Dave Crenshaw discusses how to find the energy to tackle your goals–when you really don’t feel like it.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How to overcome procrastination in one minute

2) The five costs of multitasking

3) Why to pick a terrible stopping point

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— ABOUT DAVE —

Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of millions around the world.

• Book: The Power of Having Fun: How Meaningful Breaks Help You Get More Done

• Course: “Success Stories with Dave Crenshaw”

• Course: “Time Management Fundamentals”

• LinkedIn: Dave Crenshaw (Dave’s video post)

• Website: DaveCrenshaw.com

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• Researcher: Dr. David Strayer

• Book: "Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide" by John Cleese

• Past episode: 1010: Getting the Most Out of Generative AI at Work with Jeremy Utley

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Dr. Angela Jackson reveals how practices that help employees thrive translate into enhanced business results.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) What’s really driving disengagement at work

2) How the social contract of work has changed

3) The best way to get your boss’ support

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— ABOUT ANGELA —

Dr. Angela Jackson, a Workplace Futurist and ESG expert, is at the forefront of reshaping the future of work. As a lecturer at Harvard University on leadership and organizational change and as the founder of Future Forward Strategies, a labor market intelligence and strategy firm, she collaborates with Fortune 500 companies, growth-stage startups, and policymakers, offering valuable research and insights into the ever-evolving landscape of work.

As a subject matter expert in the future of work and learning, Dr. Jackson is widely published in leading journals, including Fast Company, Fortune, Forbes, Newsweek, Harvard Business Review, and Stanford Social Innovation Review, and has spoken at numerous conferences, including the Economist, Wall Street Journal, and TED conferences. Her forthcoming book, The Win-Win Workplace: How Thriving Employees Drive Bottom-Line Success, releases on March 11, 2025.

• Book: "The Win-Win Workplace: How Thriving Employees Drive Bottom-Line Success" (website)

• Website: WinWinSummit.org, happening in Chicago on May 5-6, 2025

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• Report: 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer

• Book: Outrageous Openness: Letting the Divine Take the Lead by Tosha Silver

• Past episode: 418: Separating Your Self-Worth from Your Productivity with Rahaf Harfoush

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Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener shares powerful insights on how to listen well and deepen your connections.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) The hidden barriers to listening

2) Why we should interrupt more

3) The secret to handling disagreements better

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— ABOUT ROBERT —

Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is a researcher, author, and consultant with 75 peer-reviewed academic articles and has over 27,000 citations. His previous books include The Upside of Your Dark Side (New York Times Bestseller, 2014), and the 2007 PROSE Award winner, Happiness. He has presented keynotes to Lululemon, Deloitte, Humana, AARP, The World Bank, and others. In 2024, Thinkers50 named Robert one of the “50 Most Influential Executive Coaches in the World.” He lives in Portland, Oregon, where he enjoys drawing and rock climbing.

• Book: Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection, with Christian van Nieuwerburgh

• Website: IntentionalHappiness.com

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• Book: Dracula by Bram Stoker

• Book: They Ask You Answer: A Revolutionary Approach to Inbound Sales, Content Marketing, and Today's Digital Consumer by Marcus Sheridan

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Sumit Paul-Choudhury shares the science behind optimism and why it gives people an advantage in the long term.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) The case for optimism

2) How to train your brain to become an optimist

3) How to direct your optimism to where you need it most

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— ABOUT SUMIT —

Sumit Paul-Choudhury writes, thinks, and dreams about science, technology, and the future. A former Editor-in-Chief of New Scientist, he trained as an astrophysicist, has worked as a financial journalist, and, at the London Business School, received a Sloan Fellowship in strategy and leadership. Currently, he devotes most of his time to his creative studio Alternity, which puts the ideas in this book into scientific and artistic practice. He lives and works in London.

• Book: The Bright Side: How Optimists Change the World, and How You Can Be One

• LinkedIn: Sumit Paul-Choudhury

• Website: Alternity.com

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• App: Roam Research

• Book: Candide by Voltaire

• Past episode: 992: How to Break Free from Cynicism and Reclaim Hope with Jamil Zaki

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Ethan Kross shares simple, science-backed tools for managing your emotions.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) When avoidance is actually helpful

2) Effortless strategies for quickly shifting your mood

3) The emotional regulation framework used by the Navy SEALs

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— ABOUT ETHAN —

Ethan Kross, PhD, author of the national bestseller Chatter, is one of the world’s leading experts on emotion regulation. An award-winning professor in the University of Michigan’s top ranked Psychology Department and its Ross School of Business, he is the Director of the Emotion and Self-Control Laboratory.

Ethan has participated in policy discussion at the White House and has been interviewed about his research on CBS Evening News, Good Morning America, Anderson Cooper Full Circle, and NPR’s Morning Edition. His research has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, The New England Journal of Medicine, and Science. He completed his BA at the University of Pennsylvania and his PhD at Columbia University.

• Book: Shift: Managing Your Emotions--So They Don't Manage You

• Book: Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It

• Study: “Remotely administered non-deceptive placebos reduce COVID-related stress, anxiety, and depression” with Darwin A. Guevarra, Christopher T. Webster, Jade N. Moros, and Jason S. Moser

• Website: EthanKross.com

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• Book: The Lincoln Letter: A Peter Fallon Novel (Peter Fallon and Evangeline Carrington) by William Martin

• Book: Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan David

• Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

• Book: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay: A Novel by Michael Chabon

• Past episode: 023: The Power of Workplace Humor with Michael Kerr

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Margie Warrell explores how to build the courage to move beyond fear and unlock new possibilities.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How to identify your insecurities and overcome them

2) The two dimensions of courage

3) How to take action despite your fear

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— ABOUT MARGIE —

Margie Warrell is a five-time best-selling author, keynote speaker, leadership coach, and Forbes columnist. With twenty-five years of experience living and working around the world, she has dedicated her life to helping others overcome fear and unlock their potential.

From her humble beginnings on a small farm in rural Australia to her former role as a Senior Partner at Korn Ferry and Advisory Board member for the Forbes School of Business & Technology, Margie has learned that courage is essential for every worthwhile endeavor. A mother of four and an advocate for women's empowerment, she inspires others to live bravely and refuse to settle in any aspect of life.

• Book: The Courage Gap: 5 Steps to Braver Action

• LinkedIn: Margie Warrell

• Podcast: Live Brave Podcast

• Quiz: The Courage Quiz

• Website: MargieWarrell.com

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• Book: The Road Less Traveled, Timeless Edition: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth by M. Scott Peck

• Past episode: 552: The Foundational Principle that Separates Good Leaders from Bad Ones with Pat Lencioni

• Past episode: 1034: Simple Shifts that Form Exceptional Teams with Keith Ferrazzi

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