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Master Your Attachment Style and Accelerate Your Success | Dr. Judy Ho Mar 11, 2024

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In today’s episode, we tackle attachment with Dr. Judy Ho. Dr. Ho is a clinical neuropsychologist and a tenured professor and researcher at Pepperdine University, works as a forensic expert and media consultant, and last time she joined us to talk about her book, Stop Self-Sabotage, and today, she's back to talk about her latest book, The New Rules of Attachment: How to Heal Your Relationships, Reparent Your Inner Child, and Secure Your Life Vision.

Everyone knows how attachment styles influence romantic relationships, but how do they hold you back in your career, why do you need to understand your attachment style to build healthy relationships, and what can you do to change your attachment style and raise children with secure attachment styles?

What to Listen For

Introduction – 0:00
What is attachment theory and what are the 4 attachment styles?
How do parenting styles produce different attachment styles in their children?

How to avoid raising insecure children – 13:14
What do you need to avoid to raise children to have a secure attachment style?
If you have an insecure attachment style, what can you do to change it to a secure attachment style?

How do you change your attachment style – 20:13
What can you do to break the pattern of avoidant attachment and develop a secure attachment style?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the avoidant attachment style?
How do I connect with an avoidant attachment style?

The secret to living with an insecure attachment style – 33:14
What simple 10 second exercise can you do to accept your attachment style while you’re working to change it so it doesn’t sabotage your relationships?

How to deal with your partner’s attachment style – 40:23
What can you do if you’re putting in a lot of work to understand your attachment style and your partner’s, but your partner isn’t interested in doing the same work?
What are you supposed to do when a family member’s attachment style creates conflict with yours?

Breaking free of your avoidant attachment style in your career – 49:33
How does your avoidant attachment style sabotage your career and your ability to advance?
Should everyone be striving to have a secure attachment style?

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Achieve More By Doing Less: Slow Productivity | Cal Newport Mar 04, 2024

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In today’s episode, we tackle slow productivity with Cal Newport. Cal is a leading productivity expert and the author of several best selling books, including a A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload, Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World, Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, and So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love. His newest book is titled Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout.

What if slowing down was actually the secret to achieving more? In this episode, we dive into the intriguing world of slow productivity: Can embracing a slower pace truly catapult your career success? What are the three foundational principles of slow productivity, and how can you apply them to revolutionize your work ethic? Moreover, why is transforming your relationship with productivity essential for not just professional achievement, but for crafting a fulfilling life?

What to Listen For

Introduction – 0:00
What is pseudo productivity and how does being pseudo productive at work damage your relationships and personal life?
What’s wrong with how we think about transparency at work and what is the best level of transparency to maximize team productivity?

The evolution of workplace productivity – 13:49
Why did productivity decrease when we have so many tools to be more productive?
What can you eliminate from your daily schedule to be 10x more productive than your competition?
How do you limit communication to maximize productivity?

The reason most people can’t leave their work at the office – 28:18
Why is it important to slow down if you want to increase productivity?
What are the 3 biggest takeaways from studying traditional knowledge workers that you can use to maximize productivity?

Can you be more productive without using any email? – 40:45
What happpened the productivity of 12 employees in a study where the experimenters disabled their email accounts?
What simple framework can you implement on your team to improve transparency, reduce stress, increase productivity, and increase the collaboration between employees and managers?

The little known technique to most effectively distribute your team’s workload – 52:23
Why do rude people get promoted faster?
What mistake do people make that prevents them from getting promoted without even knowing it?

How do you apply slow productivity to being a more productive writer – 1:08:16
What principles of slow productivity should you apply to your writing practice to increase your productivity and efficiency as a writer?
What simple trick can you implement in your hybrid work situation to decrease time spent on email, increase communication effectivity, increase meeting effectivity, increase productivity, and increase deep work?

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What Evolution and Human Behavior Can Tell Us About Purpose and Meaning | Sam Wilkinson Feb 26, 2024

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In today’s episode, we tackle meaning and purpose with Samuel T Wilkinson. Sam is a professor of psychiatry at Yale University, an associate director of the Yale Depression Research Program, and the author of his latest book Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence.

In this episode, we explore the two sides of human nature and how they guide us to find our true purpose. We dive into free will's role in achieving a good life, look at how committed relationships affect our happiness, and share new scientific findings on evolution that help explain our life's meaning.

What to Listen For

Introduction – 0:00
How does understanding the duality of human nature enhance your leadership and communication strategy?
Is our success and decision-making process truly random, or is there an underlying order that can be leveraged for personal growth?

How do different religious beliefs about free will influence our life choices and purpose? – 14:48
Can exploring various beliefs on free will unlock a deeper sense of purpose and direction in life and career?

What are the implications of Monogamy vs. Promiscuity on society and personal well-being? – 20:10
How do shifting norms around relationships impact societal stability and individual well-being?
How do relationships define our happiness and purpose, according to the longest running study on human development?

How do deep meaningful relationships fuel our search for purpose? – 33:00
How do relationships and attachment theory play a critical role in finding purpose and fulfillment?
What are the actionable steps to deepen your connections and harness the power of meaningful relationships in your personal and professional life?

How does parenthood reshape our priorities and enhance our sense of purpose? – 40:16
How does parenthood transform one's priorities and contribute to a greater sense of purpose and societal contribution?
What are the unique rewards and challenges of raising children, and how do they impact personal growth and career advancement?

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Supercommunicators & The Secret Language of Connection | Charles Duhigg Feb 19, 2024

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In today’s episode, we tackle supercommunicators with Charles Duhigg. Charles is a Pulitzer prize-winning reporter, writer for The New Yorker magazine, and the author of two New York Times bestsellers, The Power of Habit, and his second book, Smarter Faster Better. His latest book, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection, is available February 20, 2024.

We discuss how supercommunicators use 3 types of conversation to their advantage. Charles shares a 3 second preparation routine you can use instantly to make your conversations better. How to skip small talk and take conversation deeper to create connection with anyone, and why recognizing social identities can help you manage difficult conversations effectively.

What to Listen For

Introduction – 0:00
How do you recognize a supercommunicator in your life, and what impact do they have on your personal development and well-being?
What do supercommunicators do so well that most people suck at?

The thin line between authentic conversation and interrogation – 16:29
What simple mindset shift can you make to turn boring conversations into fulfilling conversations that engage the other person and make them look forward to talking to you?

Social media gets toxic because most people don’t know these rules – 24:13
Why are there rules for communicating through different forms of technology and how do those rules cause social media to be so toxic?
If you want lifelong happiness, what do you need to have by age 45 and 65?

The little known technique that makes hard conversations easy – 34:28
What are the 3 types of conversations and how do you know which type you’re having with someone so there’s no disconnect?
How do you build out the skill set to be more comfortable expressing vulnerability?

Quick guide to prepare you for any conversation – 47:43
What are practical ways to mentally prepare for emotional and social discussions, even if you're not accustomed to expressing vulnerability?

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Learned Excellence: Leadership Lessons from the Navy SEALs | Dr. Eric Potterat Feb 12, 2024

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In today’s episode, we tackle learning excellence with Eric Potterat and Alan Eagle. Eric is one of the world's leading performance psychologists, a retired US naval commander, a lead psychologist for the US Navy Seals, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and co-author of Learned Excellence: Mental Disciplines for Leading and Winning from the World's Top Performers. His co author, Allan Eagle, is a colleague of Dr. Potterat’s at Google and best selling author himself. He was blown away by Dr Potterat’s lessons and wanted to co-author a book To share Eric's knowledge with the world.

How can the mental disciplines used by the world's elite performers transform not just your career, but how you connect with others? We uncover the secrets to achieving unparalleled success and fulfillment, learning from experts who've coached the best, from Navy SEALs to top business leaders, on learning excellence, becoming visible in elite circles to unlock career opportunities, and the 6 pillars of performance you need to master to become elite.

What to Listen For

Introduction – 0:00
What simple exercise can you do to improve your performance in every area of your daily life?

The mindset shift most that causes most people to give up – 14:00
What do you do when effort and hard work are not enough to perform at your best or reach your goals?
What is the key to becoming excellent at anything you choose to pursue, even if you’re currently terrible at it?

How do you know if you’re on the right path – 27:20
What can you look for to figure out if you’re on the right path or using the right process to solve your problem?
What can you do to get yourself ready before a big speech or pitch to manage stress, and how do you manage the stress in the moment?

How do elite performers take valuable experience from everything they do – 37:50
What are the 6 pillars you should always maintain in life to create the greatest resilience before life inevitably kicks you in the face?

Unlocking elite performance in your children – 45:54
How do you help your children learn excellence?
What questions can you ask your kids everyday to achieve their potential?

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Applied Empathy for Strengthening Relationships and Networking Feb 05, 2024

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In today’s episode, we tackle empathy with Michael Ventura, Paul Bloom, Geoffrey Cohen, and Rick Hanson. Michael Ventura is the author of Applied Empathy: The New Language of Leadership. Paul Bloom is a professor at the University of Toronto and author of Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion. Geoffrey Cohen is a Stanford professor and author of Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides. And Rick Hanson is a psychologist and senior fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center and NYT bestselling author of Taking in the Good.

How can empathy revolutionize your personal and professional relationships? Have you ever considered that empathy could be more than just understanding others' feelings? What if we told you that empathy is not just about being nice, but about wielding a deep, objective perspective that could unlock your true potential and transform your approach to social interactions? Discover how to identify your empathy archetype, why empathy is crucial in leadership, and how it can be a superpower in your interactions. Are you ready to challenge your perceptions and cultivate a skill that guarantees meaningful connections and success?

What to Listen For

Introduction – 0:00
What is the most common misconception about empathy?
How do you develop empathy and why does it seem like so many people lack it these days?

Do psychopaths have empathy? – 13:02
What do most people get wrong about empathy and sympathy?
What are the 7 empathy archetypes?

Forging a strong and confident brain – 19:12
How do you strengthen your brain and make it confident, and why would you want to?
What tiny habit can you work on for moments each day that will enable you to build relationships with whoever you want?

The approach to empathy most people avoid – 31:39
What is the most time-efficient way to maximize your empathy?
What is the best way to stand up for yourself if someone says something that makes you or someone else uncomfortable?

Leaders ignore this one skill to the detriment of their business – 39:31
How can leaders and team members integrate empathy into their work environment to improve dynamics and outcomes?
What 15 minute exercise can you do every morning to cultivate deeper empathy?

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3 Ways To Boost Your Likability For Easy Networking | Toolbox Jan 29, 2024

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In today’s episode, we tackle likability with AJ, Johnny, and Michael Herold.

In this episode, we unpack the secrets to becoming irresistibly likable, mastering the art of propinquity, and leveraging your network effectively. We tackle burning questions such as how to build a vibrant social life irrespective of your location, the role of technology in networking, and how to make every social interaction count. Whether you're starting anew in a different city or looking to inject new energy into your current social circle, this episode is a goldmine of strategies and insights.

What to Listen For

Introduction – 0:00
What is propinquity, and how can it drastically improve your ability to make friends anywhere you live?

Stop unknowingly sabotaging your social life – 11:38
Are you unknowingly sabotaging your social life? Learn the common pitfalls to avoid and boost your social presence
Want to know how propinquity can boost your career? Discover how one client dramatically improved his professional life using this concept

Turn mindless activity into great networking opportunities – 19:12
Why is mindless social media scrolling a missed opportunity? Learn how to turn your social media habits into networking gold
How can your reputation skyrocket your likability and networking success? Find out the power of social proof in expanding your circle

The secret to boosting your likability – 30:01
How can showing curiosity in others' interests boost your likability?
Feeling like your interests are too niche for others? Learn how to find common ground in any conversation

The hidden psychological principle that draws people in – 40:15
What psychological principles drive our attraction to others and how can you use those principles to boost your likability?
How can you leverage online platforms to showcase your personality and interests?

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Avoid The Perfection Trap | Thomas Curran Jan 22, 2024

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In today’s episode, we tackle perfectionism with Thomas Curran. Thomas is an associate professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioral Science at the London School of Economics, and the author of The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough.

We tackle the critical issue of how perfectionism can be both a driving force and a relationship killer, dissect the three key dimensions of perfectionism, and guide you on self-assessment to understand your personal perfectionism traps. We also delve into managing perfectionism's impact on work ethic and productivity, especially in the era of social media. Lastly, we provide actionable strategies for high performers to avoid perfectionism pitfalls, ensuring a balanced approach that fosters achievement without sacrificing personal connections or mental well-being.

What to Listen For

Introduction – 0:00
What are the 3 dimensions of perfectionism?

How perfectionism destroys relationships – 11:17
What do you need to do to foster healthy relationships with perfectionists?
What first steps can you take to overcome perfectionism so it doesn’t destroy your relationships and professional success?

Where do you fall on the perfectionism scale? – 20:19
How do you measure perfectionism and what questions can you ask to find out where you fall on the perfectionism scale?
How much of your perfectionism is genetic, and how do you manage perfectionism when you have kids who might inherit that trait?

Perfectionists sabotage their own work ethic because of this – 30:54
How do you make sure your perfectionism doesn’t have a negative impact on your productivity and work ethic?
How should you approach social media as a perfectionist since social media can present you with many opportunities for your perfectionism to take a toll on your psyche?

The perfectionism traps 90% of people fall into – 42:31
How do you avoid the perfectionism traps so you can accept imperfection, make mistakes, and be kind to yourself and others, so you can accomplish what you need to get done without leaving a wake of destruction?

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How To Use Friction To Draw People In or Push Them Away | Bob Sutton Jan 15, 2024

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In today’s episode, we tackle friction with Bob Sutton. Bob is an organizational psychologist and professor at Stanford, a New York Times bestselling author, and is here with us to discuss his upcoming book, The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder.

Bob Sutton sheds light on the double-edged sword of 'friction' in both professional and personal interactions, so why is friction a double-edged sword that you need to master to be successful, what strategies can you use to identify (and minimize) friction in your daily interactions, and how can you use positive friction as a tool to maximize your problem-solving capacity, boost productivity, and profitability?

What to Listen For

Introduction – 0:00
How do you identify the friction you bring to relationships that makes people not want to work with you or hang out with you?
What can you learn from the California DMV about the importance of reducing friction to maximize productivity and boost customer satisfaction?

3 Ways to Make Friction a Force for Good at Work – 19:57
If friction slows things down, how do individuals and businesses use friction to amplify results?
What strategies can individuals use to become friction fixers and accelerate their careers?
How can understanding a company's culture of handling friction help you in job interviews?

Power Poisoning and its impact on Organizational Friction – 34:00
How can leaders avoid falling into the trap of power poisoning so they don’t hurt their own bottom line by introducing unnecessary friction into the organization?

The Impact of AI and Technology on Organizational Friction – 44:12
What are the best practices for integrating AI into the workplace without increasing friction?

How can listeners apply the insights from The Friction Project to their professional and personal lives?

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When Grind Culture Meets Burnout: How To Revitalize You & Your Career Path | Dr. Debbie Sorensen Jan 08, 2024

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In today’s episode, we tackle burnout with Dr Debbie Sorensen. Dr Sorensen got her PhD in psychology from Harvard University, is the cohost of the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast, runs a private practice in Boulder, Colorado, and is the author of ACT for Burnout: Recharge, Reconnect, and Transform Burnout With Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Today’s conversation delves into the signs, impact, and strategies to recover from burnout. Gain insights into recognizing burnout, addressing its root causes, and exploring Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a means to tackle burnout. From personal experiences to practical advice on navigating burnout, this episode offers a wealth of information to help listeners develop resilience and regain a sense of balance.

What to Listen For

Introduction – 0:00
What are the obvious indicators of burnout that everyone overlooks when they’re burnt out?
This one thing prevents most people from overcoming burnout

Which of these 5 burnout cycles do you suffer from – 12:45
What are the most prevalent burnout cycles, and how do they trap individuals in a cycle of stress and recovery?
Are certain personalities more susceptible to specific burnout cycles, and if so, why?

The secret weapon against burnout that anyone can acquire – 25:51
What are the first steps someone can take to cultivate psychological flexibility in their daily life?
Are certain personalities more susceptible to specific burnout cycles, and if so, why? And what can you do to reduce your susceptibility?

The psychological toolkit to overcome burnout – 36:14
How can you use Acceptance Commitment Therapy tools to give yourself some breathing room and not allow your burnout to destroy the relationships you care about?

The road to burnout recovery – 46:07
What are the necessary steps to go from burnout to some semblance of normal?
How can you bring up the topic of burnout with someone you care about who is showing signs of burnout?

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