Episode 459: Cameron Herold talks about Unleashing the Power of your COO
In this episode of A Productive Conversation, Mike sits down with Canadian business growth guru Cameron Herold to discuss the concept of the “second in command.”
Episode 458: Alan Henry talks about new work rules for the marginalized
In this episode, Alan Henry and Mike chat about how the book SEEN, HEARD, AND PAID came to be, healthy boundaries in the workplace, the new work rules for the marginalized, and so much more!
Episode 457: Chris Bailey talks about How to Calm Your Mind
Chris Bailey dives into his latest book, How to Calm your Mind.
2023: My Year in Preview
I’m cheating a bit with this. Why? Because I’ve already started my 2023. In fact, I’m a full three months in as I write this. You see, I mirror my year with my kids’ school year. That means that I start in September and end it in August. And I typically slow down for July
Episode 456: Marie Poulin talks about Notion
In this episode, Marie Poulin suggests how to use Notion to its best potential. We discuss the idea of journaling, the importance of systems, tracking your habits, and so much more. I can’t believe it took me this long to get Marie to be on the show and it was a delightful conversation with a fellow Canadian!
2022: My “Year” in Review
New Year’s Day hits different for me, not just in 2022. Mainly because it hits me on a different day altogether. For many years now, I’ve followed the school year that my kids follow as my yearly markers. So September 1st is when I officially start my year, affectionately known as my NOW Year (an
Episode 455: Body Talk with James Hamblin
Mike and Dr. James Hamblin, Senior Editor at The Atlantic and the host of “If Our Bodies Could Talk” joins me on the show to talk about the things we can do to help ourselves and our bodies be more effective and efficient and the things we sometimes do that make them function at less than optimum levels.
Episode 454: Michelle Segar talks about habits and The Joy Choice
Michelle Segar and I talk about behaviour change and habits, we talk about the concept of P.O.P., and of course, her latest book, The Joy Choice. I really think that this is a book worth your time and attention – and so is this episode!
Episode 453: Matthew Dicks talks about actionable ways to propel your creative life
Matthew Dicks and I dive into the person who inspired me to do the work that I do now and quit my job. We also dig into this idea of perfectionism, we talk about performative productivity. And we talk about what he calls his 100-year-old plan, and lastly – we talk about oatmeal.