In the first episode of a special series on Brené's new book, Strong Ground, Brené and Adam dig into the origins of Strong Ground, and what values clarity can mean for individuals, teams, and organizations. They take on the question of why there is so much more meaning in our lives and our work when we know who we are and what matters to us the most.
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Brené and Adam Grant on Empathy vs. Enmeshment
In the fourth episode of a special “Dare to Lead” series with Adam Grant, Brené and Adam explore the attack on empathy, the difference between cognitive empathy and affective empathy, and what separates empathy from enmeshment. Brené shares a personal story that led to a breakthr ... Show More
32m 19s
Oct 1
Brené and Adam Grant on Time Scarcity, Asking Questions, and Pocket Presence
In the third part of a special series with Adam Grant, Brené and Adam tackle the topics of time scarcity, how a great leader doesn’t have all the right answers, but the right questions, and the difference between pocket presence and executive presence. They dig into how understan ... Show More
38m 2s
Sep 24
Brené and Adam Grant on the Paradox Tug of War and Leadership Theater
In part two of a special series with Adam Grant on Brené’s new book, Strong Ground, Brené and Adam discuss the far and near enemies of generosity, the tug of war of paradox, and sports as leadership theater. They explore how finding our strong ground offers tethering, connection, ... Show More
36m 26s
Oct 2024
What Makes a Good Job? Bruce Feiler on Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World
For decades, the American middle-class dream encouraged the idea that work should be a central part of our identity and a source of meaning. But now, people are starting to question that philosophy. Burnout is rampant, wages are stagnating, and job security amidst a rapidly chang ... Show More
38m 46s
Feb 2025
Power, purpose, and the American presidency with Jared Cohen (from ReThinking with Adam Grant)
What do the most powerful people in the world do after they've achieved success? Jared Cohen is a history buff and a presidential historian. His latest book, “Life After Power,” is a fascinating exploration about what seven American presidents did after leaving the most influenti ... Show More
35m 29s
Apr 2022
#191: People Analytics: Data in the Service of Workforce Effectiveness with Andrew Marritt
"The people" are often the most valuable asset for a company, so getting the ones who are a good fit, supporting them in their work and their careers, and figuring out what motivates (and demotivates) them is critical. And data—both quantitative and qualitative—can help with that ... Show More
1h 12m
Aug 2023
#226: Training Analysts to be Curious and Use Business Context with MaryBeth Maskovas
We were curious about… curiosity. We know it's a critical trait for analysts, but is it an innate characteristic, a teachable skill, or some combination of both? We were curious. How can the breadth and depth of a candidate's curiosity be assessed as part of the interview process ... Show More
58m 3s
Jan 2023
“But What About Your Benefits?”, Says Everyone, Everywhere
The hosts of Honest HR begin 2023 by welcoming Monique Akanbi as a new voice to the podcast, and give a fond farewell to one of their own, Gloria Sinclair Miller.Amid talent scarcity, the benefits that employers offer their employees have emerged as a key differentiator in attrac ... Show More
42m 15s
Mar 2025
Simon Kold, Author of "On the Hunt for Great Companies", on what makes a great company
Simon Kold, Author of "On the Hunt for Great Companies" and Founder & Portfolio Manager at Kold Investments, joins the podcast to discuss what makes a great company based on his research and writing of his new book, "On the Hunt for Great Companies."You can buy your copy of Simon ... Show More
47m 50s