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The Limits of How We Picture the FutureThe episode argues that people imagine the future poorly—like a cone of “possible” outcomes that excludes disruptive possibilities—and that time-based change is often exponential, arriving faster…3 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 1 chapter
U.S. Politics Are Dysfunctional: Here's How Industry Competition Theory Can Help Repair the SystemThe episode argues U.S. two-party politics functions like a dysfunctional “industry” with a Republican–Democrat duopoly, where citizens are “customers” who lose out while parties benefit from…3 Jul 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
Struggling to Get Promoted?A one-minute leadership Q&A on how to prove you’re ready for a promotion when your boss seems to treat you like “a little kid.” Guest backgrounds: No named guests; the host answers the question.3 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
Is AI a Boom or a Bluff?Whether the current AI investment surge is a sustainable “boom” or a “bluff” bubble. Guest backgrounds: No guests are mentioned in the transcript.3 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 1 chapter
3 Books to Kickstart Your New Year's ResolutionsHow to restart New Year’s resolutions using three books that challenge common goal-setting approaches.3 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
Why Every Leader Should JournalWhy leaders should journal to improve reflection and decision-making. Guest backgrounds: The episode features “one of our authors who used to be a CEO” (no name provided in the transcript).3 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
Ways to Incorporate Strategy into Your Work Every DayHow to incorporate strategy into everyday work as a leadership practice, using practical steps for high-impact moments, reframing operational tasks into innovation, managing tensions with…3 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 1 chapter
The Big Idea: What's the financial equivalent of happiness?The financial equivalent of happiness—how time-use choices can be worth more than income increases.3 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
How to Have a Hybrid Meeting That Works for EveryoneHybrid meetings in the post-COVID workplace—when to use cameras on vs. off, how to avoid “Zoom fatigue” vs. vulnerability, and how to ensure virtual participants aren’t treated as second-tier.3 Jul 2026 · 9 min · 4 chapters
What Does It Take to Begin a Union?How a barista-led coffee shop union began, what it changed, and why it matters—especially after pandemic-era “disposable worker” treatment.3 Jul 2026 · 8 min · 4 chapters
Commander's Intent Powers Strong LeadershipHow “commander’s intent” (mission command) improves leadership communication in corporate settings—directly stating why, key tasks, and the desired end state to enable decentralized execution and…3 Jul 2026 · 8 min · 6 chapters
Leadership Demands Unease, But Our System Discourages ItLeadership advice on embracing discomfort, arguing that modern systems discourage leaders from admitting uncertainty or mistakes. Guest backgrounds: No guest is identified in the provided transcript.3 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 3 chapters
4 Listening Skills Every Leader Should MasterFour listening skills leaders should master: stay present (don’t interrupt; listen until the end), focus on the big picture (not every word), reflect and summarize to confirm understanding (“So what…2 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 1 chapter
How to Follow Up After Your InterviewWhat to do after a job interview while waiting—notes, thank-you follow-up, voicemail/communication prep, reference outreach, reflection, and what to do if you don’t hear back or get a rejection.2 Jul 2026 · 10 min · 10 chapters
Purpose-Driven Leadership Amid Growing PolarizationPurpose-driven leadership during polarization, focusing on how leaders should balance empathy and stakeholder advocacy amid backlash and ideological swings.2 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 1 chapter
Undercover Boss: A Made-Up Case StudyRising Sun Airlines’ RSA Ground struggles to meet airport plane turnaround targets (ideal 12 minutes, average 18).2 Jul 2026 · 6 min · 2 chapters
How to Simplify Your Strategy Down to a Single, Clear VisualizationHow CEOs can improve investor reactions to acquisitions by simplifying strategy into one clear visualization.2 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 1 chapter
Can Capitalism Be Both Progressive and Prosperous?Progressive capitalism—arguing capitalism can be both progressive and prosperous by prioritizing societal well-being over shareholder value, with a larger role for the state and collective action.2 Jul 2026 · 9 min · 7 chapters
How to Answer: "Why Should We Hire You?"How to answer the interview question “Why should we hire you?” with a tailored pitch linking your experience to the company’s needs, mission, and current changes.2 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
Innovation Rarely Begins with a BlueprintHow the “like” button emerged through many parallel attempts, not a single inventor, and what that implies for managing innovation.2 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters
Business Lessons from the Museum of Failures“Business Lessons from the Museum of Failures,” using failed products and companies to explain recurring causes of failure (product-market fit, team, financial management, timing, competition,…2 Jul 2026 · 4 min · 3 chapters
How to Do Hybrid Meetings Right | Christine vs. WorkHow to run hybrid meetings so remote attendees aren’t excluded, combining “remote-first” habits with practical facilitation and basic tech readiness.2 Jul 2026 · 14 min · 5 chapters
3 Ways To Make Your Writing ClearerHow to make writing clearer under deadline pressure, using three editing strategies: remove outdated openers, use claim-based topic sentences, and ensure sentences clearly state who does what.2 Jul 2026 · 5 min · 2 chapters
Why Great Leaders Emphasize the DetailsThe episode argues that CEOs of mid-to-large organizations shouldn’t only focus on vision, strategy, and delegating execution; they must also emphasize operational details and build execution systems.2 Jul 2026 · 3 min · 2 chapters