Jocelyn K. Glei: Tender Discipline

Jocelyn K. Glei: Tender Discipline

What if it didn’t matter how productive you were today? In this episode, I take a deep dive into a concept that I call “tender discipline,” which is the practice of taking a gentler attitude toward your productivity. I open the conversation with an explanation...
Debbie Millman: The Speed of Achievement

Debbie Millman: The Speed of Achievement

In a world tailored to deliver instant gratification, how do we accept the idea that making anything worthwhile takes time? I chat with Debbie Millman — host of the Design Matters podcast, author of six books, and all-around over-achiever — about why it’s so easy to...
Adam Grant: Don’t Underestimate the Power of Appreciation

Adam Grant: Don’t Underestimate the Power of Appreciation

Appreciation is one of the single most sustainable motivators at work. And yet, we rarely go out of our way to express our thanks. In this episode, I chat with Adam Grant — a talented teacher, researcher, and author of the bestselling book Give and Take — about the...
Jocelyn K. Glei – The Feedback Rush

Jocelyn K. Glei – The Feedback Rush

All feedback is not created equal. And in this mini-episode, I meditate on how our hyper-connected world encourages us to offer critical advice in a rush — without considering the outcome. Along the way, I share some jarring feedback I received from a podcast listener...