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June 8, 2026

The Shattering Within: Facing the Man in the Mirror to Finally Come Home

The Shattering Within: Facing the Man in the Mirror to Finally Come Home

Men are suffering—often in silence, often alone. The cost is devastating. What happens when a man can no longer outrun himself? Every 13 minutes, a man takes his own life by suicide. For many men, midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a reckoning. A shattering of identity, expectations, and the quiet loneliness…

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June 2, 2026

The Anti-Freedom Truth: Why Constraints Spark Breakthroughs

The Anti-Freedom Truth: Why Constraints Spark Breakthroughs

If you hate rules, this episode might challenge everything you believe about innovation. Rules get blamed for everything—slow progress, lack of innovation, stuck teams. But what if they’re not the problem? In this provocative episode, Sheri Jacobs reveals how boundaries, when used intentionally, become the catalyst for clarity, creativity, and…

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May 26, 2026

Why micro-credentials are reshaping education

Why micro-credentials are reshaping education
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May 26, 2026

From Sunday Dread to Workforce Devotion: Turning Culture into Your Competitive Advantage

From Sunday Dread to Workforce Devotion: Turning Culture into Your Competitive Advantage

Every Sunday night coming millions of workers feel it--the piercing dread as the weekend fades away. Yep, it’s the “Sunday Scaries” as your team braces for what they must endure in the upcoming work week. But what if learning what is driving that tension and effectively responding is actually your…

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May 19, 2026

Degrees Aren’t Enough: Why Graduates Still Aren’t Job-Ready

Degrees Aren’t Enough: Why Graduates Still Aren’t Job-Ready

Today’s graduates are doing everything “right”—earning degrees, building credentials—yet many still struggle to land their first job. Meanwhile, employers are searching for talent that can contribute from day one. So what’s missing? In this episode, Alexandra Levit explores the widening gap between what schools teach and what workplaces demand. She…

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May 13, 2026

Are you really self-aware? The shocking research on self-perception

Are you really self-aware? The shocking research on self-perception
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May 13, 2026

Cortisol: the master hormone and why it matters

Cortisol: the master hormone and why it matters
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May 11, 2026

Stop Trying to Do Better -- It’s Not Working

Stop Trying to Do Better -- It’s Not Working

Here’s a hard truth: Most leaders are focused on the wrong thing. They chase performance, tactics, and productivity—yet overlook the one factor that drives it all: who they are being. In this provocative episode, Ryan Gottfredson reveals why only about 15% of people are genuinely self-aware—and how that blind spot…

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May 5, 2026

Hooked, Wired, and Tired: The Hidden Cost of Constant Connection

Hooked, Wired, and Tired: The Hidden Cost of Constant Connection

What if the very tools meant to make life easier are actually draining you? From endless notifications to late-night scrolling, today’s technology is keeping your cortisol levels spiked—and your body stuck in stress mode. Justin Hai breaks down how this invisible cycle fuels burnout, anxiety, and fatigue, and shares practical…

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April 30, 2026

Is AI Bigger Than the Internet?

Is AI Bigger Than the Internet?
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April 27, 2026

The Road Back to Yourself: What 40,000 Miles Can Teach You About Living Fully

The Road Back to Yourself: What 40,000 Miles Can Teach You About Living Fully

Sometimes, the longest journeys are the ones that bring you home to yourself. In this heartfelt episode, entrepreneur Michael Yang shares how a 40,000-mile motorcycle journey became a moving meditation on his life—from his early years in Korea during wartime, to immigrating to the United States, to building a life…

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April 27, 2026

Answering Slack from a procedure table: infertility and workplace bias

Answering Slack from a procedure table: infertility and workplace bias
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April 27, 2026

Emotions as frequencies: tone matters more than words

Emotions as frequencies: tone matters more than words
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April 27, 2026

AGI explained: what it means and why act now

AGI explained: what it means and why act now
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April 27, 2026

Pause Before Reacting: Simple Practice to Restore Empathy

Pause Before Reacting: Simple Practice to Restore Empathy
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April 20, 2026

Stop Making Parents Choose: A Smarter Way to Lead Work and Life

Stop Making Parents Choose: A Smarter Way to Lead Work and Life

What if supporting new and working parents wasn’t a disruption to your business—but a strategic advantage? In today’s multi-generational workforce, leaders are being called to design workplaces where people don’t have to choose between meaningful careers and meaningful lives. Joined by Beth Wanner, we explore a powerful solution: rethinking how…

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April 14, 2026

Leading What’s Alive: The Journey to Mastering the Living Organization

Leading What’s Alive: The Journey to Mastering the Living Organization

Leadership isn’t just about directing outcomes—it’s about cultivating what’s alive within your organization. In this thoughtful dialogue with Norman Wolfe, we explore the next evolution of The Living Organization and what it asks of leaders willing to grow into it. This episode centers on the inner journey: learning to see…

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April 6, 2026

The AI Ultimatum: Will You Replace Humans…or Rise With Them?

The AI Ultimatum: Will You Replace Humans…or Rise With Them?

AI is no longer a future conversation—it’s here, and it’s forcing a reckoning. Will you use it to cut costs and commoditize talent, or to amplify human brilliance? In this episode, we unpack the real leadership challenge of AI: navigating disruption while unlocking empowerment. The winners won’t be those who…

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March 31, 2026

Don’t Lose Yourself: Staying Strong, Sane, and Grounded in a Divided World

Don’t Lose Yourself: Staying Strong, Sane, and Grounded in a Divided World

The world feels louder, harsher, and more divided than ever. It’s easy to get pulled into the chaos—reacting, withdrawing, or simply feeling worn down by it all. But losing yourself in the noise comes at a cost. So how do you stay clear, centered, and strong? In this episode, Dr.…

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March 26, 2026

Hypofrontality: vision-driven minds and time blindness

Hypofrontality: vision-driven minds and time blindness
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March 18, 2026

The Curse and Gift of Being “Driven” (Working on Purpose)

The Curse and Gift of Being “Driven” (Working on Purpose)

Only about 10% of the population are what psychologist Douglas Brackmann calls “The Driven.” They are the entrepreneurs, inventors, and elite performers who build companies, create new industries, and generate much of the world’s wealth. But their superpower comes with a shadow. Driven individuals are often chronically dissatisfied—always pushing for…

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March 12, 2026

Why every team needs a simple team contract

Why every team needs a simple team contract
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March 12, 2026

Recognition vs Appreciation: What's the Real Difference?

Recognition vs Appreciation: What's the Real Difference?
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March 12, 2026

Why Thoreau Quit After Corporal Punishment Conflict

Why Thoreau Quit After Corporal Punishment Conflict
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