This month’s coaching conversation explores how leaders can foster psychological safety. Teams high in both safety and accountability enter a “Learning Zone” where high performance follows naturally. In this month’s conversation, Tom and his client mentioned “The Checklist Manifesto” by Atul Gawande. His proposition is a great formula for creating psycholog ... Show More
Apr 2
Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office
Tom interviews Dr. Lois Frankel about women in the workplace and other ideas in the just-published third edition of Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office. Listen to the full, unedited conversation here.Get the “Nice Girls” book, here.If you’re curious about a chemistry call, pop ... Show More
25m 53s
Nov 2025
296. Building Psychological Safety and Inclusivity in Leadership with Jim Fielding
<p>Feeling the pressure to have all the answers? You’re not alone. Mick Spiers sits down with <b>Jim Fielding</b>—former senior executive at Disney, Fox, and DreamWorks, and author of <em>All Pride No Ego</em>—to explore why modern leadership rewards curiosity over certainty. Tog ... Show More
58m 44s
Apr 2025
195. Q&A on Conflict, Confidence, and Connection: Me2We 2025 Part 2
Stanford experts answer live questions on leadership, authenticity, and communication.What happens when four top Stanford thinkers take live questions from a room full of leaders? In Part 2 of this special Think Fast, Talk Smart series from the Stanford LEAD Me2We Conference, Mat ... Show More
14m 57s
Jun 2025
740: How to Lead Organizational Change, with Michael Bungay Stanier
Michael Bungay Stanier: Change Signal Michael Bungay Stanier is best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century and recognized as a classic. He was a Rhodes Scholar, and was recently awarded the coaching prize by Thinkers50. He’s now the host of t ... Show More
39m 22s
Dec 2024
287: The Power of Asking for Help: Why Even Top Leaders Don’t Go It Alone
Welcome to the PMO Strategies Podcast + Blog, where PMO leaders become IMPACT Drivers! PMI Talent Triangle: Power Skills In the late 1990s, Apple was struggling. Co-founder Steve Jobs returned to the company, recognizing that he couldn’t rescue Apple on his own. So, he did what a ... Show More
35m 9s
Nov 2025
352 | Power, Control, and Anxiety: Unpacking the Child's Need for Dominance
In this episode, I respond to Heather's question about a client who returned to therapy after a higher level of care. This child's play is dominated by themes of money, power, and control — and I explain how these themes often reflect underlying anxiety and a need to avoid vulner ... Show More
13m 7s