Episode 592: Dan Schawbel Talks About Human Connection in the Digital Age
Dan Schawbel joins me to discuss how leaders can use technology to strengthen human connections.
Episode 591: Scott Doorley and Carissa Carter Talk About Designing the Future and Navigating Uncertainty
Scott Doorley and Carissa Carter join me to discuss Assembling Tomorrow, designing with uncertainty, and how we can create a thriving future.
When Efficiency Misses the Point
Efficiency is often mistaken for success, but when it becomes the goal, quality and effectiveness take a back seat.
Episode 590: Courtney Carver Talks About Gentle Living and Project 333
Courtney Carver returns to A Productive Conversation to discuss her new book Gentle and how Project 333 goes beyond simplifying your closet—it simplifies your life.
Episode 589: Alignment | PM Talks S2E2
Patrick Rhone joins me for this episode of PM Talks to explore how alignment impacts productivity and why asking “why” is just as important as “what’s next?”
Guard Your Velocity: Holding Onto Belief When the World Slows You Down
You start with momentum—driven by belief, fueled by possibility. But time, friction, and resistance can slow you down before you realize it. Guarding your velocity isn’t just about staying fast; it’s about keeping your movement intentional. This post explores why momentum fades and how to protect it, so you don’t lose sight of what got you started in the first place.
Episode 588: Joshua Becker Talks About Distractions, Meaning, and What Really Matters
Joshua Becker joins me to talk about Things That Matter—how to cut distractions and focus on a meaningful life.
Episode 587: Nathan J. Murphy Talks About The Ideas That Rule Us
Nathan J. Murphy joins me to explore how the ideas we inherit, adopt, and hold onto shape our decisions, beliefs, and behaviors. We discuss how to critically assess which ideas serve us—and which ones hold us back.
The “Productivity Revolution” Has Lost Its Way
Peter Drucker warned that knowledge work productivity would be the biggest challenge of our time. Have we lost our way?