People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast
Episodes
PPP 507 | Why Smart Teams Still Fail, with Stephen Shapiro
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Stephen Shapiro, innovation expert and author of You're Not Playing With a Full Deck: Why the People Who Driv...
PPP 506 | Stop Optimizing Meetings. Start Reducing Them, with Rebecca Hinds
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes Rebecca Hinds, organizational behavior researcher and author of Your Best Meeting Ever. Rebecca brings a behavi...
PPP 505 | You've Got This: A Practical Way to Lead When You're Not Sure, with Ashley Herd
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Ashley Herd, HR and legal leader turned management coach, and author of The Manager Method. Ashley has led HR...
PPP 504 | How Leaders Can Reduce Stress Without Lowering the Bar, with Amy Leneker
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Amy Leneker, leadership coach, joy strategist, and author of Cheers to Monday. Amy's journey began with a bur...
PPP 503 | How to Facilitate Meetings That Actually Lead to Decisions, with Evan Unger
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy sits down with Evan Unger, a consultant and trainer who has spent more than 30 years helping leaders facilitate collabor...
PPP 502 | When Process Is Not Enough: The Human Side of Project Leadership, with Brett Harned
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Brett Harned, founder of the Digital PM Community and the Digital PM Summit, and author of Project Management...
PPP 501 | Hope Is Not a Strategy… Or Is It?, with author Jen Fisher
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes Jen Fisher, author of Hope Is the Strategy: The Underrated Skill That Transforms Work, Leadership, and Wellbein...
PPP 500 | When AI Becomes a Digital Colleague: What Leaders Need to Know, with former Google DeepMind Futurist Steve Brown
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Welcome to our 500th episode! To celebrate this milestone, Andy talks with Steve Brown, AI futurist, keynote speaker, and author of The AI Ult...
PPP 499 | How Much of Success Is Luck or Something Else, with Wharton's Judd Kessler
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Wharton economist Judd Kessler, author of Lucky by Design: The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of What ...
PPP 498 | Have Better Conversations: Small Moves That Save Projects and Relationships, with Joe Ferraro
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Joe Ferraro, host of the One Percent Better podcast and a coach who helps leaders have stronger conversations...
PPP 497 | A Practical System for Navigating Chaos, with author Richard Carson
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Richard Carson, author of The Book of Change. If you feel like you barely finish one change before the next o...
PPP 496 | How to Deliver Faster with Less Stress. In the Trenches with Norman Patnode
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this In the Trenches episode, Andy talks with Norman Patnode, Principal at ProChain Solutions, about what it really takes to deliver projec...
PPP 495 | Your Layoff Survival Playbook: Lessons from The Layoff Journey, with Steve Jaffe
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Steve Jaffe, author of The Layoff Journey: From Dismissal to Discovery. Steve has been laid off four times ov...
PPP 494 | How to Stay Poised When Everything Starts to Slip, with author Andrew Wittman
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Dr. Andrew Wittman, former Marine, police officer, federal agent, and leadership coach, about his new book In...
PPP 493 | How to Future-Prep Your PM Career with AI Tools and Critical Skills, with Olivia Montgomery
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Olivia Montgomery, Associate Principal Analyst at Capterra and a PMP. They discuss how artificial intelligenc...
PPP 492 | The Hidden Costs of Hybrid Teams, with Peter Cappelli and Ranya Nehmeh
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Peter Cappelli and Ranya Nehmeh, co-authors of In Praise of the Office: The Limits to Hybrid and Remote Work....
PPP 491 | What a Children's Book Can Teach Leaders About Fear, with former news anchor Lynn Smith
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Lynn Smith, former NBC News, MSNBC, and CNN Headline News anchor, executive communication coach, and author o...
PPP 490 | Why Psychology Might Be Hurting Your Team, with Barry Wolfe
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Barry Wolfe, author of It's All In Your Head: Why Psychology Doesn't Help Your Workforce Deliver Value - And ...
PPP 489 | Blindspots That Derail Project Managers and How To See Them, with author Marty Dubin
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Martin Dubin, psychologist, former CEO, executive coach, and author of Blindspotting: How to See What's Holdi...
PPP 488 | How to Be a Less Terrible Boss, with Joel Hilchey
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Joel Hilchey, speaker, facilitator, and author of The 6½ Habits of Highly Defective Bosses. Joel brings humo...
PPP 487 | Why Humor Is a Serious Leadership Skill, with comedian Adam Christing
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with comedian and corporate emcee Adam Christing, author of The Laughter Factor: The 5 Humor Tactics to Link, Lift...
PPP 486 | How to Solve Some of the Toughest Leadership Problems, with business coach Dr. Katie Best
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Dr. Katie Best, leadership coach and author of The Ten Toughest Leadership Problems and How to Solve Them. Dr...
PPP 485 | What Project Teams Can Learn From Sketch Comedy, with author John Krewson
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with John Krewson, co-author of Pitch, Sketch, Launch: A Sketch Comedy Approach to Product Development. John's jou...
PPP 484 | Coping with Digital Overwhelm Without Logging Off, with author Craig Mattson
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Dr. Craig Mattson, professor of communication and author of Digital Overwhelm: A Mid-Career Guide to Coping a...
PPP 483 | The Future of PMOs, AI's Impact, and Leadership Lessons with Amireh Amirmazaheri
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Amireh Amirmazaheri, CEO of PMO Solutions and a leading voice in the global PMO community. From growing up in...
PPP 482 | The PM Readiness Iron Triangle and How It Can Transform Your Career, with Kayla Quijas
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Kayla Quijas, founder of Kayla Q Career Coaching. Kayla's journey from cake decorator to Senior Project Manag...
PPP 481 | Why Great Managers Add Zero Value and Why That is Good News, with author Matthew Ley
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Matt Ley about his new book Manage Your Gaps: Reclaiming the Awesomeness of Management. Matt challenges the m...
PPP 480 | What If You Managed Your Life Like a Project? Insights from Coach Tony Weaver
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes Coach Tony Weaver, author of Project Manage Your Life: Your Blueprint for Achieving Any Goal — One Step at a ...
PPP 479 | The AI Skills You Need to Stay Relevant, with Matt Mong
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Matt Mong, a leader at PlanAutomate, a company focused on bringing intelligent automation to the world of pro...
PPP 478 | Today Was Fun: Why Great Teams Don't Dread Monday, with author Bree Groff
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Bree Groff, transformation consultant, speaker, and author of Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously). B...
PPP 477 | Are You Being Too Nice? When Helping Actually Hurts, with author Jess Baker
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Jess Baker, business psychologist and author of The Super-Helper Syndrome: A Survival Guide for Compassionate...
PPP 476 | This One Idea Could Radically Change How You Lead, with author Jim Ferrell
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Jim Ferrell, author of You and We: A Relational Rethinking of Work, Life and Leadership. Andy has long bee...
PPP 475 | If Work Feels Like an Episode of The Office, This Is for You, with Don Kieffer and Nelson Repenning
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary Have you ever wrapped up your workday thinking, "I've been busy all day, but I'm not sure I actually made anything better"? If so, you're not ...
PPP 474 | A Candid Conversation with Stuart Taylor: LinkedIn, Careers, and AI
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this candid live-stream conversation, Andy chats with content creator and project leader Stuart Taylor, the mind behind the Influential PMO...
PPP 473 | Beyond the Hype: The Science of Impactful Leadership, with Jeffrey Hull & Margaret Moore
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes Jeffrey Hull and Margaret Moore, co-authors of The Science of Leadership: Nine Ways to Expand Your Impact. Draw...
PPP 472 | Why Lean Matters--and What You Need to Know, with Toyota Veteran Mark Reich
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes Mark Reich, a former Toyota leader and current Chief Engineer for Strategy at the Lean Enterprise Institute. Ma...
PPP 471 | How to Handle Everyday Negotiations Like a Pro, with Dr. Mike Clayton
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary When you hear the word negotiation, what comes to mind? A boardroom showdown? A salary discussion? In this episode, Andy welcomes back Dr. Mik...
PPP 470 | When Your Default Is Duct Tape: Rethinking How We Lead and Live, with Jon Harper
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes Jon Harper, author of Rebuild! Don't Repair: Why Fixing Things Doesn't Fix Things in Life. Jon shares from his ...
PPP 469 | Four Simple Shifts To Unleash Your Team (and Avoid Your Mount Stupid Moment), with author Phil Wilson
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with leadership coach Phil Wilson, author of The Leader-Shift Playbook: 4 Simple Changes to Score Big and Unleash ...
PPP 468 | How to Lead When You're Suddenly In Charge. What To Do in the First 45 Days, with Executive Coach James Turk
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary When you're promoted into management, the shift can feel like you're suddenly in charge, but with very little guidance. In this episode, Andy ...
PPP 467 | This Is What No One Tells You About Becoming a Boss, with author Sabina Nawaz
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Sabina Nawaz, global CEO coach and former Microsoft executive, about her new book You're the Boss: Become the...
PPP 466 | 12 Tools Every Leader Needs to Navigate Difficult Bosses, with Josefine Campbell
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes back leadership coach Josefine Campbell to discuss her newest book, 12 Tools for Managing a Selfish Leader. If ...
PPP 465 | What If You Got Laid Off Tomorrow? Here's What to Do Today, with Kari Mirabal
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes back networking expert and keynote speaker Kari Mirabal, author of You Already Have the No. Kari shares practic...
PPP 464 | Why People on Your Team Don't Care--and How to Inspire Them, with author Dave Garrison
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Dave Garrison, author of The Buy-In Advantage: Why Employees Stop Caring and How Great Leaders Inspire Everyo...
PPP 463 | Transcending AI Fear and Hype: How to Think About the Human-AI Relationship, with author Faisal Hoque
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Faisal Hoque, author of Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI. Faisal brings a unique blend of deep ...
PPP 462 | From Playing It Safe to Speaking Up, with author Dr. Margie Warrell
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes Dr. Margie Warrell, bestselling author and global leadership expert, to talk about her latest book, The Courage...
PPP 461 | Why Your Wellness Perks Aren't Working (And What Actually Does), with Dr. Patricia Grabarek
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes Dr. Patricia Grabarek, co-author of Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives. ...
PPP 460 | AI, Data, and Decision-Making: What Every Project Manager Needs to Know, with Dr. Joe Sutherland
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Dr. Joe Sutherland, co-author of the new book Analytics the Right Way: A Business Leader's Guide to Putting D...
PPP 459 | Redefining Success: Why IQ Might Not Matter as Much as You Think, with Adrian Kelly
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Adrian Kelly, author of The Success Complex: Ancient wisdom, the building blocks of life and your path to sus...
PPP 458 | Dreading Monday Mornings? How to Find Joy in the Job You Already Have, with author Elizabeth Lotardo
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes Elizabeth Lotardo, author of Leading Yourself: Find More Joy, Meaning, and Opportunities in the Job You Already...
PPP 457 | Virtual Communication Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making, with Andrew Brodsky
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Andrew Brodsky about his new book, Ping: The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication. The discussion cove...
PPP 456 | Navigating Ambiguity with Confidence, with Kevin Eikenberry
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this discussion, Andy welcomes back Kevin Eikenberry to talk about his new book Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Con...
PPP 455 | The #1 Mistake That Holds Leaders Back (And How to Fix It), with Janet Polach
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Janet Polach, author of The Strategic Leader's Mindset: Unlocking the Keys to Success They discuss the strugg...
PPP 454 | How AI is Changing Leadership (And What You Must Do Now), with Dr. Christie Smith
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Dr. Christie Smith, a visionary leader and author, about her new book Essential: How Distributed Teams, Gener...
PPP 453 | How to Actually Look Forward to Mondays, with Corinna Freitag
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes Corinna Freitag, a coach and project practitioner, to discuss the importance of interpersonal skills in project...
PPP 452 | How to Build Bridges Across Divides at Work and Beyond, with Juliana Tafur
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Juliana Tafur, the inaugural director of the Bridging Differences Program at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Scien...
PPP 451 | Why We're Still Bad at Listening (And How to Get Better), with Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener, authors of the book Radical Listening: The Art of True C...
PPP 450 | Why Most Leaders Fail—And How to Avoid Their Mistakes, with Mark Miller
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Mark Miller about his book Uncommon Greatness: Five Fundamentals to Transform Your Leadership. They discuss t...
PPP 449 | Beyond Scope, Time, and Cost: Rethinking Project Success, with Dave Garrett
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, Andy interviews Dave Garrett, a senior advisor to the CEO at Project Management Institute (PMI). They discuss the evolvi...
PPP 448 | Drifting Toward Burnout? How to Thrive When Demands Pile Up, with Marie-Helene Pelletier
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, Andy and Marie-Helene Pelletier explore the concept of resilience, particularly in the context of workplace challenges a...
PPP 447 | How to Speak So People Actually Listen, with Michael Chad Hoeppner
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, Andy talks with Michael Chad Hoeppner to discuss his new book Don't Say Um: How to Communicate Effectively to Live a Bet...
PPP 446 | Why Some Leaders Inspire--and Others Drain the Life Out of Their Teams, with Adam Galinsky
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, Andy talks with Adam Galinsky about his new book Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others. Adam discu...
PPP 445 | Unlocking the Power of Productive Failure, with Manu Kapur
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, Andy interviews Manu Kapur about his book Productive Failure: Unlocking Deeper Learning Through the Science of Failing. ...
PPP 444 | Negotiating Secrets for Project Managers, with Rick Czaplewski
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Rick Czaplewski, who discusses the intersection of project management and negotiation. They explore the impor...
PPP 443 | Finding Mentors and Hidden Leadership Lessons, with Scott Millson
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, Andy welcomes Scott Millson, author of Frequency of Excellence: Tuning in to Everyday Lessons of Life and Leadership. Sc...
PPP 442 | The Coaching Shortcut That Transforms Teams, with Dominic Ashley-Timms
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy discusses the challenges and benefits of being a project manager or team leader with guest Dominic Ashley-Timms, co-auth...
PPP 441 | Mastering the Human Side of Project Management, with Michaela Flick
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this discussion, Andy welcomes Michaela Flick to discuss her journey in project management, the importance of people skills, practical tool...
PPP 440 | Imposter Syndrome: Moving Beyond Self-Doubt, with Kelli Thompson
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this discussion, Andy welcomes leadership coach and author Kelli Thompson to discuss her book Closing the Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace,...
PPP 439 | The Win-Win of Volunteering: How Giving Back Benefits Your Career, with Yasmina Khelifi and Mayte Mata Sivera
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Yasmina Khelifi and Mayte Mata Sivera, co-authors of The Volunteering Journey to Project Leadership.. Ever fe...
PPP 438 | Think Like a Customer: Delivering Value Through OKRs, with Jeff Gothelf
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Jeff Gothelf about the importance of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) as a customer-centric goal-setting fra...
PPP 437 | Future-Prepping Your Career in the Age of AI, with Dr. Nada Sanders
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Dr. Nada Sanders, co-author of The Humachine: AI, Human Virtues, and the Super Intelligent Enterprise. They d...
PPP 436 | Breaking the PMO Failure Cycle: Strategies to Thrive, with Laura Barnard
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Laura Barnard about her book, The Impact Engine: Accelerating Strategy Delivery for PMO and Transformation Le...
PPP 435 | The Power of Gracious Assertiveness, with Yasmin Davidds
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Dr. Yasmin Davidds about her book Graciously Assertive: How Becoming a Better Human Makes You a Better Leader...
PPP 434 | The Surprising Benefits of Bad English in Leadership, with Valerie Fridland
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes sociolinguist Valerie Fridland to discuss her new book Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad Engli...
PPP 433 | The Power of Curiosity and Learning with Michelle LaBrosse
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Michelle Labrosse, the founder and Chief Cheetah of Cheetah Learning. They discuss Michelle's career journey,...
PPP 432 | Why Projects Fail: Ross Garland on Avoiding Common Pitfalls
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with one of the gurus of governance, Ross Garland, co-author of the Project, Program, and Portfolio Governance Gui...
PPP 431 | Leadership Secrets: From Self-Doubt to Confidence, with Dr. Sam Adeyemi
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Dr. Sam Adeyemi, an influential leader and author of Dear Leader: Your Flagship Guide to Successful Leadershi...
PPP 430 | How to Talk With a Stakeholder (or That Relative) You Don't Agree With--Without Starting a Fight, with Steven T. Collis
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Steven T. Collis, a law professor and author of Habits of a Peacemaker: 10 Habits to Change Our Potentially T...
PPP 429 | Signs That Your PMO is Going to Fail: Insights from World PMO Influencer Bill Dow
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Bill Dow, the Director of Enterprise PMO at University of Washington Medicine and author of multiple project ...
PPP 428 | How a Navy SEAL Commander Can Help You Unlock Optimal Team Performance, with Rich Diviney
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Rich Diviney, a retired Navy SEAL commander, about his book, The Attributes: 25 Drivers of Optimal Performanc...
PPP 427 | Why Attachment Theory is a Game-Changer for Leading Teams and Projects, with Dr. Judy Ho
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy speaks with Dr. Judy Ho, a clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, about her new book, The New Rules of Attachment: How...
PPP 426 | Sal Khan on AI's Role in Education and Project Management
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, about his new book Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (a...
PPP 425 | Achieving Low-Stress Success in Project Management, with author James Louttit
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this conversation, Andy interviews James Louttit about his book Leading Impactful Teams: Achieving Low-Stress Success in Project Management...
PPP 424 | Project Management Trends You Can't Ignore, with Karla Eidem
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Karla Eidem, the Managing Director of North America region at Project Management Institute (PMI). The discuss...
PPP 423 | The Hidden Cost of Bad Team Habits and How to Fix Them, with author Charlie Gilkey
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Charlie Gilkey, author of Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results. They discuss how sma...
PPP 422 | Project Manager Productivity Hacks, with Nigel Creaser
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Nigel Creaser, an active project professional and author of the book Project Manager Productivity Hacks. Nig...
PPP 421 | A Leader's Guide to More and Better Sleep, with sleep specialist Dr. Bijoy John
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy dives deep into the world of sleep with Dr. Bijoy John, author of Nobody's Sleeping: Seven Proven Sleep Strategies for B...
PPP 420 | Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager, with FranklinCovey's Kory Kogon
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Kory Kogon, FranklinCovey's Vice President of Content Development, about her updated book, Project Management...
PPP 419 | How to Fix Your Boss (and Your Team), with Molly McGrath
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Molly McGrath, author of the book Fix My Boss: A Simple Plan to Cultivate Respect, Risk Courageous Conversati...
PPP 418 | How to Be Unoffendable, and Other Leadership Lessons About Excellence, with Randy Fox
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy Kaufman interviews his friend Randy Fox about his book The Call to Excellence: Influential Leadership for Impactful Resu...
PPP 417 | Secrets to Building Your Character (and the Character of Your Team), with Mary Crossan and Bill Furlong
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Dr. Mary Crossan and Bill Furlong to discuss their book, The Character Compass. They explore the concept of c...
PPP 415 | AI Tools in Project Management: Myths vs. Reality, with Keto Software
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy is joined by Veijo Hytti and Timothy Bull from Keto Software. They explore the impact of AI on project management and th...
PPP 416 | Timeless Lessons About Why People Follow You as a Leader, with Jim Kouzes
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Jim Kouzes about the Seventh Edition of the classic book The Leadership Challenge (7th Edition): How to Make...
PPP 414 | The 12 Biggest Presentation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them, with Terri Sjodin
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy is joined by Terri Sjodin, author of Presentation Ready. They discuss strategies to improve presentation outcomes and av...
PPP 413 | Meeting Goblins and How to Deal With Them, with Rich Maltzman and Jim Stewart
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Rich Maltzman and Jim Stewart about their book Great Meetings Build Great Teams: A Guide for Project Leaders ...
PPP 412 | What A Hostage Negotiator Can Teach You About Influencing Stakeholders, with Scotland Yard detective Scott Walker
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Scott Walker who spent 16 years as a Scotland Yard detective. Scott and Andy delve into lessons on emotional ...
PPP 411 | Google's Top Productivity Expert on Boosting Your Productivity and Well-Being, with Laura Mae Martin
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Laura Mae Martin, Google's productivity expert and author of the book Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal P...
PPP 410 | How to Grow Excellence In Yourself and Those You Lead, with Ryan Hawk
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy Kaufman interviews Ryan Hawk, host of the Learning Leader podcast and author of the book The Score That Matters: Growing...
PPP 409 | Beyond Blaming and Cutting Corners: The Leader's Guide to Managing Risk, with author K. Scott Griffith
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy talks with K. Scott Griffith about his new book, The Leader's Guide to Managing Risk. The book explores the importance ...
PPP 408 | When You Have to Deliver Bad News, Fire Someone, or Deal With A Dysfunctional Boss, with author Paul Falcone
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes Paul Falcone to discuss his book The First-Time Manager: Leading Through Crisis. The conversation dives into co...