Project Management Podcast: Project Management for the Masses with Cesar Abeid, PMP
Episodes
Why OKRs Fail (and How to Fix Them)
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
OKRs promise strategic clarity but often fail. Philipp Schett, CEO of Wave 9 and ex-Microsoft/Meta exec, joins the show to reveal why. Learn the commo...
Stealing from Tesla: The Edison Motors Project
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the story of Edison Motors and their mission to revolutionize the trucking industry with electric and hybrid solutions. Chase Barber shares h...
OKR Coaching with Ben Lamorte and Cesar Abeid
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a lively chat with Ben Lamorte, learn how OKRs can transform project management. Uncover the OKR framework, strategies for aligning projects with c...
Stress free Project Management and Emotional Intelligence with James Louttit
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode James Louttit and I discuss his delightful book, Leading Impactful Teams, focusing on low-stress project management. The conversation ...
Tooting Your Own Horn: Self-Promotion Tips with Traci Duez
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feel awkward self-promoting? Traci Duez joins me to discuss overcoming this common hurdle. We explore practical ways to identify and share your accomp...
Project Managing Anything with Kerry Hoffman
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the *Project Management for the Masses* podcast, Kerry Hoffman shares her unique journey from restaurant management to enterprise-l...
The Chief Project Officer
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a compelling episode of the podcast, Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez joins host Cesar Abeid to explore the evolving role of the Chief Project Officer (CPO)...
How to Effectively Recognize Employees with Debra Corey
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the transformative power of employee recognition in this insightful podcast interview with Debra Corey. With practical tips and the "Four Gol...
Epic Project Management: The DeepWater Horizon Oil Spill Cleanup
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark J. Woeppel shares his experience leading a massive project to clean up the Gulf of Mexico after the 2010 oil spill. The post Epic Project Manage...
Linking Your Thinking and Note-Making with Nick Milo
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Cesar explore the essence of note-making vs. note-taking. Dive into the challenges of the digital age, Nick's trust in Obsidian, and a glimps...
The Power of Wanting
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tracy Duez and Cesar delve into the transformative power of wanting more, challenging the notion of 'wanting' as selfish. They explore purpose's role ...
Project Management for Parents
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're joined by Hilary Kinney to discuss 'Project Management for Parents'. We'll explore the integration of project management pri...
Artificial Intelligence in Project Management
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in project management as Cesar explores the realm of AI with guest Tom Ummells, the ...
Effective Strategies for Hiring Team Members: Insights from a Talent Acquisition Expert
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I chat with author Tatiyana Cure, author of "Hiring to Win." We cover strategies for hiring and keeping talent in your organization. The post Ef...
The Power of Playfulness in Leadership
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today I bring you the scrappy Kimberly Wiefling, who will delight you with her playful take on leadership and project management. The post The Power ...
What is coaching?
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lara Hogan explains the difference between coaching and mentoring, then goes on to coach me in a very real, scarily authentic coaching session. Don't ...
The Hybrid Future of Project Management (and Work!)
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More companies are adopting a "hybrid" situation in which some employees work from home some or all of the time, while others work from the office. Ho...
Valuable Change with Brendon Baker
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to ensure your change initiative pays off, with guest Brendon Baker, author of the excellent book "Valuable Change." The post Valuable Change with...
Practical advice to manage successful projects with Kevin Torf
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An open and frank conversation with Kevin Torf about project management and leadership, as well as tidbits of his pithy and practical book. The post P...
Remote Leadership at Tumblr, with Lance Willett
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lance Willett, Chief Product & Technology Officer at social media platform Tumblr shares his leadership philosophy, his views on project and prod...
Onboarding Matters: How to Welcome Customers so They Stick Around
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I chat with Donna Weber, the world's leading expert on customer onboarding. The post Onboarding Matters: How to Welcome Customers so They Stick...
Develop Your Strategic Thinking
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do develop your strategic thinking? Today I chat with author Greg Githens on the most important way to improve your thinking and up your impact in...
Joy to the World: Finding the Joy in Business and Life
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about joy in the workplace, with my guest Richard Sheridan, CEO of Menlo Innovations. The post Joy to the World: Finding the Joy in Busi...
Shared Leadership with Kevin Hancock
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I bring you one of my favourite conversations I have had on this podcast. I will introduce you to an accomplished CEO who lost a CEO's most powe...
Acing your Project Management Job Interview with Elizabeth Harrin
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to ace that job interview for your next project management role with Elizabeth Harrin. The post Acing your Project Management Job Interview ...
Master Your Mornings to Build Resilience
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Be intentional about your mornings so you can be at your best during the day. Crafting your perfect morning routine with Sasha Marie Stone. The post M...
Mimicking Nature in Projects and Organizations: Biomimicry
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can nature help us lead projects and design better organizations? Learn the principles of the new science of Biomimicry today with my guest Lex Amore....
The Green Ember, with S.D. Smith
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a break from project management, today we have a fascinating conversation with author S.D. Smith about life, courage, bravery, finding purpose, fai...
How to be Indistractable, with Nir Eyal
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What could you accomplish if you could stay focused? What if you had the power to become “indistractable?” Today I chat with Nir Eyal, author of t...
Value Stream Mapping with Karen Martin
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cesar Abeid talks with author Karen Martin on the benefits of value stream thinking for your organization. The post Value Stream Mapping with Karen Ma...
Leadership during times of disruption
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you lead in times of disruption? Has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your ability to lead yourself and your team? Today I chat with the excellen...
How to Thrive During Difficult Times
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You are likely staying home and away from many things that have kept you busy. In this episode, I share my tips to keep your body, mind, and soul enga...
Remote Project Management and Distributed Agile Teams
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cesar Abeid talks with authors Johanna Rothman and Mark Kilby on managing distributed agile teams. The post Remote Project Management and Distributed ...
Project Managing Large Corporate Events
29 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cesar Abeid and Megan Marcel from Automattic talk about planning and managing large corporate events. It's all project management! The post Project Ma...
The PMP Exam is changing in 2020: All you need to know to prepare
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cesar Abeid and Cornelius Fichtner talk about the upcoming changes to the PMP exam and the best strategies to get your certification right now. The po...
Episode 121: Project Leadership in 2019 with Susanne Madsen
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cesar Abeid and Susanne Madsen talk about today's new challenges in project leadership and the second edition of her book, The Power of Project Leader...
Episode 120: Building a Remote or Distributed Project Team
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cesar Abeid and Karen Arnold of Automattic talk about the benefits of building a distributed/remote team and how to get started. The post Episode 120:...
Episode 119: Going from Project to Product
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cesar Abeid and Dr. Mik Kersten talk about the necessary shift from project to product thinking. The post Episode 119: Going from Project to Product ...
Episode 118: Developing a Serving Mindset
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cesar invites Farnoosh Brock back to the podcast today to talk about developing a serving mindset. This is the topic of her new book: The Serving...
Episode 117: Project Delivery and Emotional Intelligence
22 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cesar invited Colin Ellis to be a guest on the show today. Colin D. Ellis is an award-winning international speaker, best-selling author and renowned ...
Episode 116: The Power of One-On-One Meetings
14 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cesar invited Jason Evanish join him on this episode. Jason is the CEO and founder of GetLighthouse.com which is software and a blog dedicated to help...
Episode 115: The #1 Area Project Managers Must Develop for Success
23 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cesar & Traci invited Rick Morris, best-selling author, mentor, and evangelist for project management as well as an all-around great guy to join t...
Episode 114: The State of Project, Program, and Portfolio Management
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cesar & Traci invited Mr. Iain Fraser, Chairman of the global Board of Directors for the Project Management Institute in 2006 on to the show this ...
Episode 113: Overcoming Procrastination
05 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Cesar & Traci thought about publishing this episode last week but, well… you know… maybe we procrastinated. In this episode, we discus...
Episode 112: Start Winning with Better Communication
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cesar & Traci talk with Dennis Hong of SocialSavvySage.com. Dennis offers simple, easy-to-use tips to overcome our basic communic...
Episode 111: 7 Ways to Handle Criticism
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cesar tells Traci that she sucks! Then they talk about 7 ways to lessen the sting of criticism and not take it personally. The 7 ways...
Episode 110: Unlock Your Ability to Lead using The Responsibility Process
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cesar and Traci interview Christopher Avery, PhD. He is a reformed management consultant. After a decade helping corporations help sm...
Episode 109: Expert Tips for Leading Remote Teams
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Traci turns the tables on Cesar and interviews him! Cesar is a team lead for Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com and a nu...
Project Managers: Help us project manage this podcast in 2018
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Cesar and Traci explore the direction of upcoming podcast episodes. We are asking YOU, our listener, to give us your thoughts on th...
Episode 107: Real leaders set SMARTer goals
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of our series on Self-Leadership, Cesar and Traci discuss 4 steps to setting and achieving your goals and becoming the person you...
Episode 106: Project Managers: Create Your Purpose
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode from our series on Self-Leadership, Cesar and Traci talk about how you can CREATE your purpose and start off the year motivated and...
Episode 105: Reclaim Your Power
17 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode from our series on Self-Leadership, Cesar and Traci discuss ways that you can reclaim your personal power so that you can accomplish y...
Episode 104: You can measure THINKING!??
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In previous episodes, Cesar and Traci alluded to the fact that you could measure your thinking. Not what you think (that would be kind of spooky), ...
Episode 103: The Central Question
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cesar and Traci continue this series on Self-leadership by discussing what every leader needs to learn to do… Create Value Every job you h...
Episode 102: What’s Your Mindset?
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode, we talked about mindfulness. Mindfulness gives us the ability to make a choice. in this week’s episode, we’re goin...
Episode 101: Mindfulness & Neuro-Myths
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re discuss thinking and its impact on self-leadership. Not only how thinking is the root of all of our success but ...
Episode 100: Self-Leadership
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Has this ever happened to you? You’ve gone to a conference or seminar and learn great ideas, you had good intentions, but you didn’t get t...
Episode 99: Introduction to new series with Cesar Abeid and Traci Duez
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The PM for the Masses podcast is back! If you have been missing the show, miss it no more! We are kicking off this new season of the PM for the Masses...
You’re Doing Meetings Wrong: Here’s How To Fix Them
05 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today Elizabeth Harrin and I talk about how meetings are dysfunctional, and how to turn them into something your team will find useful and even enjoya...
Project Estimates: Predicting the Unpredictable With Johanna Rothman
27 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we tackle the crazy idea which is to try and predict cost and schedules for projects. The post Project Estimates: Predicting the Unpredictable W...
The Delorean: Epic Project Management
16 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the unbelievable story of the DeLorean project by listening to my conversation with Barrie Wills, former CEO of DeLorean Motors Company. The pos...
Change Management With A Twist, With Gary McGugan
29 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We all know about the impact that changes can have on projects. How about the impact that your project will have on the organization and on the indust...
Here’s Why You Need Public Speaking
21 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode I share my conversation with "The Speech Wiz" Don Smith on the topic of public speaking: why you should do it, how to get started, ...
Learn To Communicate Like A Spy
11 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today I speak with former Canadian spy Adam Nesrallah. We talk about how to use intelligence gathering techniques to improve our communication skills....
What Is DevOps?
03 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to my conversation with DevOps expert Matt Stratton. This is a great introduction to DevOps! The post What Is DevOps? appeared first on PM for...
All You Want to Know About the Certified ScrumMaster Program and PMI ACP
18 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
I have always wanted to know more about the Certified ScrumMaster Program (CSM) and the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner program. Many of my listeners...
From Toyota, to AirBus, to Wrike: The Lean Journey of Errette Dunn
18 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
As the host of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast, I get to know a LOT of people in the PM industry. One thing that always amazes me is to ...
It’s Time We Project Managers Get Our Stuff Together: Getting Things Done with David Allen
11 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, geeks out with me on productivity and talks about the second edition of the book. The post It’s Time...
Project Managers Could Communicate Even Better: Here’s How
04 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Communication Diva Jenn Swanson explains to me what communication really is, how to get better at it, and how to stand out on your new job. The post P...
Project Managers are Overachievers: Here’s Help!
29 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing how to get things done can turn project managers into overachievers. Today I speak with author and coach Jen Gresham on how to avoid that pitf...
Project Managers: Here’s How to Stand Out and Get Noticed
21 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode of the Project Management for the Masses podcast is a conversation with the fantastic Dorie Clark on how to stand out and be noticed. ...
Leaders in the Trenches with Gene Hammett: Episode 84
07 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Gene Hammett talks to me about losing his job on 9/11, his ups and downs as an entrepreneur, and the benefits of working with a coach. The post Leader...
Let’s Talk Leadership with Michel Dion (@PMProjectAria)
27 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast I speak with project manager, author, and blogger Michel Dion on the topic of leaders...
082 How To Get Started in Project Management with Colin Ellis (@ColinDEllis)
19 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Colin Ellis shares with me his tested approach to helping folks get started in the field of project management on this episode of PM for the Masses. T...
Increase your Productivity the Agile Way with Danilo Tambone (@dantambone): Episode 81
30 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Danilo Tambone shares with us how to use Agile, Kanban, and Scrum to skyrocket your productivity. The post Increase your Productivity the Agi...
Using Agile as a Lifestyle with @MariaMatarelli: Episode 80
07 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show I speak with author, speaker, and coach Maria Matarelli on using Agile at work and at home. The post Using Agile as a Lifestyle with @...
Herding Cats with Glen Alleman: Episode 79
31 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today I bring you the multi-talented Glen Alleman as we talk about his career and best tips to be a great project manager who stands out in the indust...
The Salesman Project Manager: Episode 78
24 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard that everyone is in sales? I truly believe that that is the case, but there’s more: this is true especially for project mana...
Take Control of Your Career: Episode 77
03 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I speak with career coach Dev Ramcharan. We talk about PMI Salary Survey and the best way to take control of your career. The post Tak...
Be Productive! With Mike Vardy @productivityist: Episode 76
16 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the PM for the Masses Podcast I speak with Mike Vardy on the topic of productivity. The post Be Productive! With Mike Vardy @prod...
Can You Turn Your Mistakes Into Successes? Episode 75
09 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Project Management for the Masses Podcast I interview Matthew Turner on turning mistakes into your best idea yet. The post Can ...
The Power of Project Leadership with Susanne Madsen: Episode 74
03 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Susanne Madsen talks to me about her exciting new book that helps project managers move from management to leadership. The post The Power of Project L...
Corporate Culture with Evan McBroom: Episode 73
21 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On this last episode of the year I speak with my friend Evan McBroom about corporate culture. The post Corporate Culture with Evan McBroom: Episode 73...
Project Management for You with Cesar Abeid
23 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I am interviewed by Mark Phillipy of the Sensible Project Manager Podcast as we talk about the principles of project management. The p...
Project Management for You with Margaret Meloni (@MargaretMeloni)
22 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Margaret Meloni, project management expert, author, and speaker, shares with me her take on the basics of Project Management. The post Project Managem...
Project Management for You with Ron Rosenhead (@ronrosenhead)
21 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Project manager expert, trainer, author, and speaker Ron Rosenhead shares with me how he defines and explains project management to the masses. The po...
Project Management Minimalism with Michael Greer (@michael_greer)
20 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Author and project management expert Michael Greer shares with me his views on the least folks need to know about project management. The post Project...
Project Management for You with Geoff Crane (@papercutpm)
17 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to my chat with my friend and fantastic project management expert Geoff Crane, as we get his take on what project management is all about. The ...
Project Management For You with Rich Maltzman (@RichEarthPM)
16 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Project manager and author Rich Maltzman shares his me his take on the principles of Project Management. The post Project Management For You with Rich...
Project Management for You with Dave Gordon (@PracticingITPM)
15 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Project Management expert and blogger Dave Gordon chats with me about project management, including his take on what's essential and how to get starte...
Project Management for You with Johanna Rothman (@johannarothman)
14 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The pragmatic Johanna Rothman shares with me her thoughts on what Project Management really is. The post Project Management for You with Johanna Rothm...
Project Management for You: Francis Hooke (@HookeCo)
13 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Project management expert Francis Hooke chats with me about the least folks need to know about Project Management to start getting things done. The po...
Sensible Project Management with Mark Phillipy (@SensiblePM)
10 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Phillipy shares with me his thoughts on Project Management, and how it can apply to large corporate initiatives but also smaller, home projects. ...
Project Management for You with Stephen Carver (@CarverStephen)
09 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Project Manager extraordinaire Stephen Carver shares with me his insights on Project Management principles and ideas. The post Project Management for ...
Project Management For You with Peter Taylor (@TheLazyPM)
08 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The "Lazy Project Manager" Peter Taylor shares his thoughts on using project management to turn ideas into reality and get things done. The post Proje...
Project Management For You: The Project Whisperer Adriana Girdler (@AdrianaGirdler)
07 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
My chat with project management practitioner, author, executive coach, and speaker Adriana Girdler on getting things done with Project Management. The...
Project Management For You: Taking Action and Using Agile with Cornelius Fichtner (@corneliusficht)
06 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Cornelius Fichtner shares with me his thoughts on what Project Management is and how to start using it to turn ideas into reality. The post Project Ma...
Project Management for You: Elizabeth Harrin (@pm4girls)
03 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Harrin from "A Girl's Guide to Project Management" shares with me principles of project management so we can start turning our ideas into re...
Project Management for You: Tony Adams (@TonyAdams2002)
02 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Adams talks to me about his thoughts on how to use Project Management principles to get things done. The post Project Management for You: Tony Ad...
Project Management for You: Carl Pritchard
01 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Risk Management expert and Project Management authority Carl Pritchard chats with me on the meaning of Project Management and the best ways to get sta...