One Percent Better

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Every Conversation Counts: A Psychological Safety Deep Dive Oct 24, 2023

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In today's episode, we're delving into the transformative power of small steps around navigating the landscape of Psychological Safety.

The dynamics of Psychological Safety are all around us and appear to be a crucial element of team and family success.

Psychological Safety is built on:

open communication
trust
respectful feedback
no fear of failure
inclusivity
empathy

How can tiny tweaks in the way we interact, lead, and collaborate create a ripple effect of positive change?

We're about to find out.

Every conversation counts, and every step, no matter how small, contributes to our journey of becoming better versions of ourselves. Today, we dive into the world of Psychological Safety.

Episodes Mentioned in This Episode:

The Importance of a Reverse Mentor

Stephen Covey on Trust

What feedback do you have for me?

Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com

As always, thanks for listening to Episode 282!

--Joe

Winning With Character: Fred Claire 88 Years of Getting 1% Better Oct 17, 2023

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Today I share a damn good conversation with Fred Claire, a true legend at 88 and former LA Dodgers GM.

Join Fred's fight HERE

As the mastermind behind the 1988 championship season, Fred takes us on a journey behind the scenes of that historic achievement. We explore his unique approach to building winning teams with character, the profound friendships he cultivated with baseball icons like Jackie Robinson, and the invaluable wisdom he imparts on the art of continuous learning.

Beyond the ballpark, Fred shares his inspiring battle with cancer, fueled by gratitude and a commitment to championing the life-changing work of City of Hope. At 88, he embodies the principle of daily 1% improvement, proving that it's never too late to strive for greatness.

Today we discuss:

Behind-the-scenes insights into the '88 championship season
The art of building winning teams with character
Profound friendships w/ legends like Jackie Robinson & John Wooden
The 1% Better learning mindset
Fred's inspiring battle with cancer and his advocacy for City of Hope

Tune in to this enlightening episode as we explore history, resilience, and a lifetime of wisdom with the remarkable Fred Claire.

If you are intereseted in 1:1 coaching, head HERE

As always, thanks for listening to Episode 281!

--Joe

A Conversation Killer: Diminishing Language Sep 26, 2023

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Human beings regularly speak 15,000 words a day.

This reality makes it impossible to communicate perfectly.

Luckily, perfection isn't the goal, connection is.

This week I invite you to eliminate an entire category of language: diminishing language.

Take the compliment. Say thank you. Tell someone: "I made this for you."

Watch your conversations bloom and your connections deepen.

Connect with me on LinkedIn or email me to find out more ways to have damn good conversations Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com

As always, thanks for listening to Episode 280!

--Joe

Transform The World with the Power of Beautiful Questions Sep 12, 2023

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Today's guest has studied hundreds of the world's foremost innovators, entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers to learn how they ask questions, generate original ideas, and solve problems. He is the author or co-author of more than 12 books on innovation, including the bestseller The Book of Beautiful Questions.

Warren Berger and I discuss:

What makes a beautiful question
The % of adults he believes ask good questions
How to the navigate the job interview question Tell us about yourself
How one question can change your career

and much more!

Connect with me on LinkedIn where every Monday | Wednesday | Friday I share actionable tips to transform your communication and connect deeper than ever before with the most important people in your life and work.

As always, thanks for listening to Episode 279!

--Joe

PS: Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com if you have a guest you would like me to record a conversation with

Thoughts Entering Year 25 in the Classroom Sep 05, 2023

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Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com if you have questions about this episode or if you want to wish me well in year 25 : )

I appreciate each and every one of you.

Here are the three episodes I mentioned in today's episode:

The Importance of Fresh Eyes

Find your Reverse Mentor

Will Guidara: Unreasonable Hospitality

As always, thanks for listening to Episode 278!

--Joe

PS: Have we connected on LinkedIn yet?

We are doing Icebreakers WRONG Aug 29, 2023

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Connect with me on LinkedIn where every Monday/Wednesday/Friday I share tranformational communication tips to help you listen better, connect deeper and land clients.

Posts like THIS.

In this episode, I make friends & enemies by telling you how wrong we are about icebreakers.

Email me to tell me what you think Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com

As always, thanks for listening to Episode 277!

--Joe

Derek Sivers Tells Us Secrets Aug 27, 2023

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Connect with me on LinkedIn to add some science to the art of conversation.

Today's guest is Derek Sivers.

Derek has appeared on the biggest podcasts in the world.

Find out why he says our conversation "is one of the most interesting interviews I've ever done."

and so much more.

Thanks for listening to Episode 276!

--Joe

PS: Don't forget to connect with me on LinkedIn.

Damn Good Conversations are Built not Born: Zoe Chance asks me how Aug 13, 2023

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If you are interested in learning more about coaching head HERE

Today's guest host is Zoe Chance, Yale Professor & best-selling Author. You can listen to our first conversation HERE or learn more about Zoe at her WEBSITE

In this conversation, Zoe asks me how I do what I do when it comes to coaching communication.

Zoe asks me:

what formative coaches I've had in my life
what it was like to be the youngest NCAA coach in the country
who taught me how to listen
what makes a damn good question
what mistakes podcast guests frequently make
how to nail the question "tell us about yourself"

and so much more.

This conversation was a joy.

So.

Damn.

Good.

Thank you Zoe, and as always thank YOU for listening to Episode 275!

--Joe

Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com

Be Unreasonable When it Comes to Hospitality says Will Guidara Jul 23, 2023

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My guest today is the author of the National Bestseller Unreasonable Hospitality.

He is the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, which under his leadership received four stars from the New York Times, three Michelin stars, and in 2017 was named #1 on the list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants.

You can find what he is up to now HERE.

In this damn good conversation we discuss: