Oct 20

35. Fighting Burnout At Work

Burnout has become the quiet epidemic of modern work. We tell people to “set better boundaries” or “take more time off,” but the real problem isn’t a lack of self-care—it’s that most organizations are designed to exhaust their people. Fear-based cultures, unclear priorities, and ... Show More

47m 54s

Oct 13

AUA: Promotion Problems - Managing Former Bosses

What happens when your promotion puts you in charge of your former boss? In this mini Ask Us Anything episode of At Work with The Ready, Rodney Evans and Sam Spurlin answer a listener’s question about one of the trickiest transitions a leader can face—managing the people who used ... Show More

8m 19s

Oct 6

34. Even More Bad Bosses and How to Defeat Them, P2

Every worker has a bad boss story—but why are they so common? In this two-part series, Rodney Evans and Sam Spurlin dig into the archetypes of dysfunctional leaders and the systems that keep them in power. Because bad bosses aren’t accidents—they’re often a predictable response t ... Show More

27m 28s

Mar 2020

Brave New Work 17. What We Can Learn About Org Design from the Coronavirus

Facing a pandemic, many of the world's institutions are finally giving remote work, agility, responsiveness, and basic human decency some deep consideration. Meanwhile, it's becoming clear that organizations who have already been prioritizing adaptivity and humanity at work are s ... Show More

36m 16s

Jun 2020

Brave New Work 39. Getting Things Done with David Allen

We recorded this episode almost two months ago, and while so much has changed since then (look for an upcoming episode on DEI and BLM), the challenges we face sitting down at our computers every morning have not. They've only intensified. How are we supposed to move our work forw ... Show More

45m 44s

Feb 2025

5 Simple Rules for Meetings That Don’t Suck (and Actually Get Sh*t Done)

Are your meetings a productivity black hole? You're not alone. In the world of product management, meetings can make or break your team's success. But what if you could transform these time-sinks into powerful tools for alignment, decision-making, and innovation? In this episode, ... Show More

47m 12s

Jul 21

3 More Questions (Mike Cessario) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What do you think about edginess in branding and reframing edginess as entertainment? What advice do you have for leaders trying to build momentum for a brand just starting out? What can leaders of larger ... Show More

12m 37s

Dec 2024

First Principles Thinking - Don’t Doom Yourself to Mediocrity (Replay)

Disrupt or Digitize? The Art of Breaking the Status Quo Why do some startups revolutionize entire industries while others just digitize legacy processes? Disruption isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a mindset and one that too many founders shy away from. Are you pre-compromising your v ... Show More

37m 47s

Apr 2018

Finding the Motivation to Learn - & Stay Agile

In this week's podcast we move on to the final Agile Principle, number 12: "At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjusts its behaviour accordingly." The hard truth is that learning is horrible. It means coming face to face with y ... Show More

18m 12s

Feb 2025

Founder Mistakes – Why Most Founders Fail (and How Coaching Helps You Succeed) w/ Alexis d'Amecourt

As a startup founder, are you constantly putting out fires and feeling overwhelmed? You may be falling into some common pitfalls without even realizing it. In this episode, Yaniv and Chris are joined by Alexis D’Amecour, Head of Coaching at Mochary Method, to discuss the top foun ... Show More

58m 50s

Oct 2023

How to Unlock New Possibilities When Plans Unravel

When was the last time life threw you a major curveball that upended your plans? Can you picture a time when you found yourself blindsided by disruptive events that derailed your goals and left you scrambling to adapt? If so, how did you handle it? Looking back, you wish you’d ha ... Show More

34m 37s

Jul 7

3 More Questions (Jimmy Kirchdorfer) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: How do YOU think about mission statements? What are some practical ways a leader can drive the concept of "psychological safety" throughout their organization? What’s your perspective on encouraging emergi ... Show More

11m 16s

Apr 2024

3 More Questions (Hal Rosenbluth) with David Novak and Koula Callahan

On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What process did you use when you had 1.5 million employees across the world to ensure your cultural values were implemented globally? How do you know when it’s time for someone to move on … or if they jus ... Show More

12m 27s

AUA: How to Change When People Are Loyal...