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People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

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Welcome to the People and Projects Podcast, where we provide interviews and insights to help you lead people and deliver projects. Since 2009, this show is brought to you by speaker, author, and executive coach Andy Kaufman. If you're looking for insights on project management, leadership, and how AI influences both of those, you've come to the right place! And if you hold a project management certification, you can even earn free PDUs for listening!(c) 2001-2025 Institute for Leadership Excellence & Development Inc. Economía Exito Profesional Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo
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  • PPP 473 | Beyond the Hype: The Science of Impactful Leadership, with Jeffrey Hull & Margaret Moore

    PPP 473 | Beyond the Hype: The Science of Impactful Leadership, with Jeffrey Hull & Margaret Moore
    Aug 4 2025
    Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes Jeffrey Hull and Margaret Moore, co-authors of The Science of Leadership: Nine Ways to Expand Your Impact. Drawing from over 50 years of leadership research and tens of thousands of studies, Jeff and Meg offer an accessible roadmap for leaders who want to grow in meaningful, evidence-based ways. As coaches and leaders at the Institute of Coaching, they distill complex research into nine practical leadership capacities that help you expand your impact while staying grounded. In this conversation, they unpack what it means to be a conscious leader and why self-awareness is essential. You’ll hear how cultural context affects leadership perceptions, what it takes to be ready to grow, and how to quiet the "ego noise" that can derail your effectiveness. Whether you're managing a team across time zones or parenting in today’s high-pressure environment, the insights from this episode are deeply practical and immediately usable. If you're looking for insights on how to lead with more clarity, authenticity, and impact, this episode is for you! Sound Bites "Leadership isn’t about you as much as it is about your impact on others.""Motivation and confidence are twin engines that power real growth.""Quieting your ego doesn’t make you less effective. It gives you clarity.""Cultural norms can shape how leadership is perceived, but respect always translates.""Transformational leadership isn’t about having a vision. It’s about co-creating one.""Parenting is leadership. And it’s one of the best places to practice these capacities.""The book is a self-coaching tool for everyday leaders who want to grow with intention." Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:49 Start of Interview02:00 What From Your Early Life Influenced How You Think About Leadership?08:00 What Types of Leadership Books Make You Shake Your Head?11:08 What Do You Mean by Leadership?17:30 How Do We Know If We're Ready to Grow as Leaders?21:00 How Do Cultural Norms Affect the Practice of These Capacities?25:45 What Does It Mean to Be a Conscious Leader?35:00 What Is a Quiet Ego, and How Do You Quiet Ego Noise?38:30 What Does Transformational Leadership Look Like in Practice?40:30 A Practical Way to Develop This Capacity45:28 What Can Parents Learn From This Book to Lead Better at Home?48:46 End of Interview49:20 Andy Comments After the Interview53:00 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Jeff, Meg, and their work at ScienceOfLeadership.com. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 344 with Peter Bregman about how you can change other people by setting the conditions under which they’re willing to change.Episode 416 with Jim Kouzes. He’s been with us four times, each episode exploring research-driven insights on leadership.Episode 252 with Marcus Buckingham about the Nine Lies we believe about work and leadership, and what to do about them. Pass the PMP Exam This Year If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we’ve put together a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. We’ve helped thousands of people earn their certification, and we’d love to help you too. It's totally free, and it's a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. I’d love to help you get your PMP this year! Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader–that’s why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It’s 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it’s all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Leadership, Self-Awareness, Coaching, Organizational Behavior, Servant Leadership, Team Culture, Feedback, Psychological Safety, Confidence, Change Readiness, Authenticity, Conscious Leadership, Project Management The following music was used for this episode: Music: Echo by Alexander Nakarada License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Fashion Corporate by Frank Schroeter License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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  • PPP 472 | Why Lean Matters--and What You Need to Know, with Toyota Veteran Mark Reich

    PPP 472 | Why Lean Matters--and What You Need to Know, with Toyota Veteran Mark Reich
    Jul 31 2025
    Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes Mark Reich, a former Toyota leader and current Chief Engineer for Strategy at the Lean Enterprise Institute. Mark is the author of Managing on Purpose. If you’ve ever tried to improve your team but felt like your strategy was stuck in a slide deck, this conversation is for you. Mark introduces the idea of hoshin kanri, a lesser-known but critical pillar of Toyota’s management system, and explains how lean thinking is more than just tools--it's a way of developing people and aligning purpose across an organization. You’ll hear why metrics alone won’t get you to strategic clarity, how to escape the trap of firefighting, and why engagement, not just direction, is the key to long-term improvement. He also shares how lean thinking can be applied at home, even with your kids! If you’re looking for insights on how to align teams, build capability, and lead with greater purpose, this episode is for you! Sound Bites "Don't focus on the tool. The tools have to serve a purpose."“Catchball is not just a handoff of plans. It’s a conversation about what matters and how we’ll learn together.”“Direction without development is just pressure.”They’re not called punishment calls. They’re called co-learning calls.“If strategy feels like something being done to people, you’ve already lost.”“You don’t learn PDCA by attending a training. You learn it by doing it, with guidance, reflection, and coaching.”“It’s not just about solving the problem. It’s about who solves it and how they do it.”“We had to change how we talked about strategy before we could change how we worked on strategy.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:49 Start of Interview02:01 What early experiences shaped your views on leadership, strategy, or lean?05:28 How do you explain TPS and hoshin kanri as two pillars of Toyota’s system?10:36 What are common mistakes leaders make when trying to improve the business?15:23 Where do you coach people to start when they want better alignment?17:40 What myths or misunderstandings do people have about lean?18:12 Case study example: Turner Construction25:45 What lean tools or concepts should project managers explore more deeply?29:24 Where do you recommend someone begin learning about lean?34:47 How has lean thinking helped at home—and with raising kids?36:09 End of Interview36:36 Andy Comments After the Interview40:53 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Mark Reich and his work at the Lean Enterprise Institute at Lean.org. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 438 with Jeff Gothelf. It’s a book about OKRs, which is different from hoshin kanri, but the overall discussion is worth checking out.Episode 387 with Atif Rafiq. It’s a book that has a strategic approach to dealing with uncertainty.Episode 320 with Greg Githins. It’s more about how to think strategically. Pass the PMP Exam This Year If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we’ve put together a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. We’ve helped thousands of people earn their certification, and we’d love to help you too. It's totally free, and it's a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. I’d love to help you get your PMP this year! Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader–that’s why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It’s 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it’s all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Topics: Lean, Toyota Production System, Hoshin Kanri, Strategy, Organizational Alignment, Leadership Development, Continuous Improvement, Team Engagement, Project Management, PDCA, Capability Building, Coaching The following music was used for this episode: Music: Underground Shadows by MusicLFiles License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Synthiemania by Frank Schroeter License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    44 m
  • PPP 471 | How to Handle Everyday Negotiations Like a Pro, with Dr. Mike Clayton

    PPP 471 | How to Handle Everyday Negotiations Like a Pro, with Dr. Mike Clayton
    Jul 21 2025
    Summary

    When you hear the word negotiation, what comes to mind?

    A boardroom showdown? A salary discussion?

    In this episode, Andy welcomes back Dr. Mike Clayton, author of How to Negotiate: Practical and Proven Skills to Help You Strike Better Deals to unpack the truth about negotiating. Mike brings clarity, wisdom, and practicality to a skill that project managers and frontline leaders use more often than they might realize.

    In this conversation, you'll learn why negotiation is not a talent you're born with. Rather, it's a skill you can build. Mike explains how to prepare effectively, how to open conversations the right way, and how to bargain in ways that foster agreement, not conflict. You'll discover surprising examples of everyday negotiations, phrases that help (and hurt) rapport, and even ideas to help your kids become more confident negotiators. If you're looking for insights on how to lead through conversations that matter, this episode is for you!

    Sound Bites
    • “Negotiation is a process of searching for an agreement that satisfies both parties.”
    • “You can become a good negotiator the same way you become a good leader: by learning and practicing.”
    • “Building agreement on agreement is easier than building agreement on disagreement.”
    • "What will you get when you’ve got it? Because that’s the motivator."
    • “If we respect each other and follow a process, we can negotiate even in tough situations.”
    • “The phrases that are best for building rapport are questions.”
    • “Signposting the junction means alerting our counterparty that we think we’re coming to the point where we need to stop.”
    • “Your credibility is currency. Character and trust are foundational in negotiation.”
    • “Almost every conversation where two people want different things is a negotiation.”
    • “It's okay to negotiate. It's okay to walk away. And it's okay to not always win.”
    Chapters
    • 00:00 Introduction
    • 01:50 Start of Interview
    • 01:04 Understanding Negotiation as a Skill
    • 02:01 Common Myths About Negotiation
    • 05:39 The Process of Negotiation
    • 12:31 Preparing for a Negotiation
    • 16:12 Opening a Negotiation
    • 23:05 Introduction to Feedback and Negotiation
    • 23:43 Breaking Down Feedback
    • 24:42 The Yes Mindset in Negotiation
    • 25:56 Building Rapport in Negotiation
    • 27:40 The Light and Dark Sides of Language
    • 29:08 Signposting the Junction in Negotiation
    • 31:47 Establishing Character in Negotiation
    • 34:21 Teaching Kids to Negotiate
    • 38:34 End of Interview
    • 39:01 Andy Comments After the Interview
    • 42:09 Outtakes
    Learn More

    You can find Mike’s content and negotiation advice at his YouTube channel: OnlinePMCourses.

    For more learning on negotiation, check out these episodes:

    • Episode 444 with Rick Czaplewski, who provides negotiating secrets for project managers
    • Episode 412 with Scott Walker, who provides insights from a former hostage negotiator
    • Episode 148 with Dan Shapiro: High-stakes negotiation from a Harvard expert

    Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!

    Talent Triangle: Power Skills

    Topics: Leadership, Negotiation, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Project Management, Influence, Rapport Building, Conflict Resolution, Trust, Team Collaboration, Process Thinking, Parenting

    The following music was used for this episode:

    Music: Summer Awakening by Frank Schroeter
    License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    Music: Chillhouse by Frank Schroeter
    License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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