Latest Episodes

August 07, 2023
#90 Purposeful Quick Wins: How to Get Momentum without Avoiding the Hard Stuff
In this episode, Richard and Peter talk about quick wins, how they often emphasize the quick part but miss the win, and what to...
00:07:37

July 31, 2023
#89 Collaboration and Coordination are NOT the Same Thing – Here’s Why It Matters
In this episode, Richard explains the distinction between collaborating and coordinating, when to do one or the other, and the implications for team structure,...
00:08:42

July 24, 2023
#88: On "The reality of Big Tech's 'fake work' problem”
In this episode, Richard and Peter discuss an article in Business Insider, “The reality of Big Tech's 'fake work' problem.” They discuss the incentives...
00:20:09

July 17, 2023
#87: My Stakeholders Want It All Right Now!
In this episode, Richard and Peter answer the question: “All my stakeholders want all their stuff right now. What do I do?” Episode page:...
00:06:17

July 10, 2023
#86: I Can’t Get My Team to Collaborate!
In this episode, Richard and Peter answer the question: “My team members always grab things to work on separately in parallel. How can I...
00:16:34

July 05, 2023
#85: The Leadership Circle, Our Favorite Leadership Development Tool
Developing effective leadership skills can be challenging. It's difficult to even describe what makes a leader effective, let alone create a practical plan to...
00:31:35