Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby
Episodes
Lisa Brenneman - What’s Your Financial Personality? Unlock the Secrets to Better Money Management
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Brenneman is the Behavioral Finance and Strategic Innovation leader at TD Wealth. She created the TD Wealth Personality Assessment Tool using the...
Jack Forehand - Value Investing in a Changing World: Strategies for Success in Modern Markets
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Forehand is a partner at Validea Capital and is responsible for the firm's overall operations and portfolio management. Working in conjunction wi...
Paul Hebert - Embrace the Unknown: Transforming Uncertainty into Opportunity
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Hebert is the Vice President of Individual Performance Strategy at Creative Group, and is widely considered an expert on motivation and incentive...
Dennis Moseley Williams - The Rise of the Experience Economy: Transforming Consumer Expectations
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bio: Dennis Moseley Williams is an entrepreneur, founder of DMW Strategic Consulting and author of ‘Serious Shift: How Experience Staging Can Save Y...
Emily Binder - Exploring the Future of Voice: Trends, Innovations and Impacts
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Binder is an entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Beetle Moment Marketing. She focuses on AI and voice assistants, branded audio content, an...
Sean Brown - Mapping the Market: Strategies to Navigate and Predict Market Movements
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
President and CEO of YCharts, a Chicago-based, cloud provider of financial data and analysis/visualization tools. They help enable smarter investment ...
Greg Zuckerman - The Man Who Solved the Market: How Jim Simons Revolutionized Wall Street
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gregory Zuckerman is a Special Writer at The Wall Street Journal. He writes about big financial trades, hedge funds, private-equity firms and other in...
Coach Dana Cavalea - RBIs and ROIs
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Dana Cavalea is the former Director of Strength & Conditioning and Performance for the New York Yankees. He led the team to a World Champi...
The Psychology of Commitment vs. Context: Understanding the Key Differences
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Psychology Of Commitment Vs. Context by Dr. Daniel Crosby
Jim Lake - From Career to Reflection: How Introspection and Storytelling Can Transform Your Retirement
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear:Why retirement is the #1 financial concern of most peopleHow storytelling and introspection are revelatory when considering which fina...
Corey Phillips - Effective Community Leadership Strategies for Small Business Success
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Corey Phillips is a successful financial advisor with the Bulfinch Group in Boston as well as a co-owner of a retail liquor-store, community advocat...
Mastering the Four Pillars of Investor Psychology for Better Decision-Making
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Four Pillars of Investor Psychology by Dr. Daniel Crosby
Nichole Mayer - Breaking the Chains of Debt: Your Path to a Debt-Free Life and Financial Empowerment
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nichole is wealth management advisor with Westpac Wealth Partners who has 13 years of industry experience. She joins Dr. Crosby this week to discuss t...
Jim O'Shaughnessy - What Works on Wall Street
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jim O'Shaughnessy is the founder of O'Shaughnessy Asset Management and the author of "What Works on Wall Street", one of the most influentia...
Andrew Guyton - All in the Family: How to Navigate the Challenges of Running a Family Business
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Guyton is a financial advisor with seven years of experience who joins us today to talk about the pros and perils of family business. In specif...
Laurie Ruettimann - Should I Write a Book? Key Questions to Ask Before Starting Your Writing Journey
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie Ruettimann is an HR consultant, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and now, the proud owner of a pretty sweet book deal. In this candid interview s...
Kathleen Burns Kingsbury - Breaking the Silence on Money: Strategies for Open Conversations and Financial Empowerment
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen Burns Kingsbury is on a mission to break money silence and shatter taboos around finance. She joins us this week to discuss: Why we are more...
Marty Nachemson - Adapting to a Changing World: Essential Skills for Success in Uncertain Times
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Marty Nachemson is a partner at Prosperian Wealth Management where he specializes in holistic financial planning. Today, he joins us to discuss how he...
Doug Shaw - The Ultimate Guide to Cultivating Creativity for Personal and Professional Growth
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Shaw believes that we are all artists and teaches business professionals to regain the natural enthusiasm for creativity we all had as children. ...
Perth Tolle - Investing in Freedom
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Perth Tolle is the founder of the Life + Liberty index, the methodology underlying the launch of a new ETF. She joins us to discuss how she lives her ...
Bob Seawright - 10 Effective Techniques to Combat Behavioral Bias and Boost Rational Thinking
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Seawright is the Chief Investment Officer of Madison Avenue Securities and a widely read blogger at Above the Market. He joins us to discuss: -How...
Andrea Schaffer - Tax-Smart Investing: Strategies to Minimize Tax Burden and Grow Wealth
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Schaffer CLU® ChFC® CFP® is with Pacific Advisors in Claremont, California. Her practice focuses on individual and business planning, with s...
Ron Carson - The Ultimate Blueprint for Creating a Successful Financial Advice Empire
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ron Carson is one of the most successful financial advisors in the world in addition to being a bestseling author and sought after coach. He joins Sta...
Brent Beshore - Building a Baby Berkshire: Essential Strategies for Growing Wealth Like Warren Buffett
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Beshore, author of The Messy Marketplaces, is on a mission to build a wealth compounding enterprise comprised of the sort of small business that...
Change Your Environment, Change Your Life: Proven Strategies for Personal Growth
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Change Your Environment, Change Your Life by Dr. Daniel Crosby
Nick Maggiuli - Of Dollars and Data: A Comprehensive Guide to Data-Driven Financial Strategies
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Maggiuli is unrivaled in his ability to illustrate complex financial ideas simply using data. He joins Standard Deviations this week to discuss: ...
Morgan Housel - The Psychology of Money
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan Housel is one of the world's foremost leaders on all things money and human nature. He joins us this week to discuss: -Why education improves o...
Jason Voss - The Intuitive Investor: Unlocking the Secrets of Smarter Investing
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jason is the CEO Active Investment Management Consulting, a former asset manager, the author of The Intuitive Investor and innovator in the world of f...
Clare Flynn Levy - Unlock Better Decision-Making with Behavioral Science Insights
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Clare Flynn Levy is a former fund manager who is now the CEO of Essentia Analytics, a behavioral finance platform designed to help managers make bette...
Jamie Catherwood - The Top Financial Lessons from History: How Past Trends Shape Today's Economy
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie is a rising star in the world of finance who has burst onto the scene with his in-depth analysis of financial history. In this episode, Jamie he...
Andy Swan - Investing in the Digital Age: Using Twitter Sentiment to Predict Market Trends
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Swan is the founder of LikeFolio, a company that provides consumer behavior insights to investors and corporations. In this episode, we discuss u...
Joleen Mainz - Facing Tragedy Through Preparation: Essential Steps for Building Resilience
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When her life was upended by a series of tragic events, Joleen Mainz wasn't sure how to proceed. Luckily, she found strength in taking much of the sam...
Mindful Minute - The Science Behind Happiness: A Simple Formula for Lasting Contentment
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mindful Minute - The Formula For Happiness by Dr. Daniel Crosby
Christine Benz - Retirement Planning Made Easy: The Benefits of a Goals-Based Approach to Secure Your Future
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Standard Deviations, Dr. Crosby is joined by Christine Benz, the Director of Personal Finance at Morningstar and author of "30 Minut...
Dr. Jordan Turner - A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is the world's most popular personality instrument but isn't without its controversies. Loved by loyalists and sneered...
How to Give Advice That Sticks: Proven Techniques for Influencing Positive Change
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bad news: Only about 40% of Americans get financial advice. Worse news: Only about half of those that receive financial advice actually follow it thro...
The Ultimate Guide to Financial Truths: Essential Insights for Financial Success
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 5 Key Points of Friction Around Money and How to Overcome Them
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Disagreements about money are the #1 reason for divorce in North America. But what do couples fight about when they fight about money? Dr. Crosby is h...
Joseph Fitzgerald - Understanding the Retirement Savings Crisis: What It Means for Your Future
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Fitzgerald is worried. As a financial advisor, he sees the retirement savings crisis in America for what it is and has thoughts on how to fix it. ...
Unlock Wealth: The 6 Key Behaviors That Guarantee Financial Prosperity
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You may not have money today, but will you down the line? New research from Dr. Sarah Stanley Fallaw has the answer.
Aaron Klein - New Horizons in Risk Profiling: How Advanced Techniques are Shaping Financial Strategies
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Klein is the CEO and co-founder of Riskalyze, a fintech company that has taken the world of financial advice by storm over the past five years. ...
The Pratfall Effect Explained: The Surprising Power of Imperfection
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our favorite people are competent but just human enough to be believable. Tip: To be well loved be authentic about your weaknesses.
Corey Hoffstein - A Day at the Factor Zoo
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Corey Hoffstein is one of the brightest minds in quant investing and has a unique knack for making hard-to-understand concepts palatable for novice in...
Money and Marriage: How to Build Financial Harmony in Your Relationship
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Disagreements about money are the #1 reason cited for divorce in North America. In this Money Minute, we dig in to three reasons why couples have so m...
Noreen Beaman - Key Leadership Lessons Every Leader Should Know
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Noreen Beaman is living the American Dream. After starting at Brinker Capital three decades ago, and having worked in every vertical in the company, s...
Dr. Daniel Crosby - Why Goals-Based Investing is the Key to Achieving Your Financial Dreams
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Power of Goals Based Investing - Dr. Daniel Crosby by Dr. Daniel Crosby
Michele Lee Fine - The Hidden Keys to Financial Success: Unconventional Tips for Wealth Building
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, Dr. Crosby is joined by Michele Fine, an award-winning financial professional based in New York. We discuss: What's broken and w...
Dr. Daniel Crosby - The Role of Behavioral Finance in Modern Investment Management Practices
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion of the 4 Cs of behavioral investment management as found in The Laws of Wealth: Psychology and the Secret to Investing Success.
Doug Boneparth - Navigating the Future of Retirement: Essential Strategies for Planning Ahead
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Douglas Boneparth is an InvestmentNews 40 Under 40 alum, the co-author of The Millennial Money fix, and financial Twitter's resident hair and coffee e...
Blair DuQuesnay - Is It Time to Fire Your Male Broker?
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After her recent New York Times op-ed, "Consider Firing Your Male Broker", Blair duQuesnay precipitated some soul-searching and started some...
Life Lessons: A Letter To My Daughter
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Life Lessons: A Letter To My Daughter by Dr. Daniel Crosby
Dr. Daniel Crosby - The 10 Laws of Wealth: Unlocking the Secrets to Financial Success
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 10 Laws of Wealth - Dr. Daniel Crosby by Dr. Daniel Crosby
Sonya Dreizler - Doing Well by Doing Good: How Ethical Practices Lead to Business Success
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some call it ESG, others SRI, while still others refer to as "impact" or "values-based investing." But whatever you call it, Sonya...
Can Embracing Weirdness Lead to Wealth and Happiness?
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Audio of a TEDx presentation given by Dr. Daniel Crosby
James Matthews - Breaking the Millennial Money Myths
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With all of the negative stereotypes around Millennials and money, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. Luckily, Standard Deviations is joine...
Dr. Daniel Crosby - Exploring the Influence of Love, Money and Irrationality on Everyday Choices
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Audio of my second TEDx talk, given in Huntsville, Alabama.
John Nolan - Business Lessons From a Spy: Unconventional Wisdom for Leaders
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dr. Crosby is joined by John Nolan, who may just be the most interesting man in the world. Mr. Nolan is a Vietnam veteran who then spent 22...
TEDxHuntsville - Dr. Daniel Crosby - You're Not That Great: A Motivational Speech
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Audio of my first ever TEDx talk, given in Huntsville, Alabama. I also created a book based on the ideas presented here, which can be found here: http...
Daniel Crosby - The Behavioral Investor
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Standard Deviations, the tables are turned as Daniel passes the mic to Dr. Brian Portnoy, author of The Geometry of Wealth. Brian and Dan...
Jennifer McClure - Public Speaking 101: Key Strategies to Transform Your Speaking Skills
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the recipe for a great presentation? This week Jennifer McClure, an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, leadership success coach, and former HR ex...
Tra Williams - Feed Your Unicorn
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
During the last holiday season, entrepreneurship consultant Tra Williams was feeling especially thankful for his gifts and said so on social media. Hi...
Randy Norton - Why Value Investing is the Key to Success in Real Estate Markets
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Randy Norton - Applying Value Investing to Real EstateThis week the Standard Deviations is pleased to welcome Randy Norton, Managing Partner and Globa...
Joey Fishman - ESG in Action: A Practical Discussion on How to Drive Sustainable Growth
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Fishman - A Practical Conversation About ESG This week on Standard Deviations, Dr. Crosby speaks with Joey Fishman who heads up the socially resp...
Tyrone Ross Jr. - The Lessons of Failure: How Embracing Setbacks Leads to Success
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tyrone Ross is a financial advisor, cryptocurrency enthusiast and Olympic Trials qualifier in the 400 meters. In this week's episode, Tyrone shares in...
Dan Egan - The Power of Good Design: Encouraging Positive Behavior in Spaces and Systems
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Dan Egan, Director of Investing and Personal Finance at Betterment. Dan is an expert at improving decisions through smart techn...
Dr. Sarah Stanley Fallaw - The Next Millionaire Next Door
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sarah Stanley Fallaw - The Next Millionaire Next Door Standard Deviations welcomes Sarah Stanley Fallaw, Ph.D. the founder and President of DataPo...
Chris Turchanksy - Future-Proofing Your Finances: The Evolution of Financial Advisors in 2025 and Beyond
22 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Turchansky - The Financial Advisor of the Future Standard Deviations is pleased this week to welcome Chris Turchansky, President of ATB Investor...
Annette Hammortree - Navigating Financial Planning for Families with Special Needs Children
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Annette Hammortree is the owner of Hammortree Financial Services and the parent of a child with special needs. With a passion born of personal experie...
Neil Bage - Exploring the Intersection of Behavioral Finance and FinTech: How Technology Shapes Investor Decision-Making
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Bage - Behavioral Finance and FinTech This week, Dr. Crosby is joined by fellow behavioral finance geek Neil Bage, co-founder of the award winnin...
Kristin Scroggin - Millennials and Money: Key Insights into Their Financial Priorities and Challenges
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin Scroggin - Millennials and Money The world "millennial" was recently deemed so loaded and negative that the New York Times struck it...
Brian Ford - The Eight Pillars of Financial Wellness: Expert Insights
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Ford - The Eight Pillars of Financial Wellness This week on Standard Deviations, Dr. Crosby sits down with financial wellness executive Brian Fo...
Travis Scribner - Are You Prepared for 30 Years Without a Paycheck? Start Planning Now
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
October is Retirement Readiness Month and Travis Scribner is ready to tell us what it takes to be prepared. Travis initially worked on Wall Street bef...
Jeff Zentner - How to Write a Book: Expert Tips for Aspiring Authors
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Zentner - How to Write a Book Dr. Crosby is joined this week by Jeff Zentner, author of New York Times Notable Book The Serpent King as well as G...
Meredith Jones - Women on Wall Street: Paving the Path to Financial Empowerment
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Standard Deviations is pleased to welcome Meredith Jones, award-winning author of Women of the Street and an internationally recognized expert on wome...
Unlock Your Full Potential: Life on Your Terms with Eric McDermott
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Standard Deviations, Eric McDermott, a Managing Partner at Pacific Advisors, Financial Specialist and marketing guru breaks down t...
Brian Portnoy - The Geometry of Wealth: How to Build Lasting Financial Prosperity
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Standard Deviations, Dr. Crosby speaks with Brian Portnoy, Ph.D., CFA, an expert at simplifying the complex world of money. In his two bo...
How to Spot a Financial Bubble: 6 Warning Signs Explained
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we run through the six signs of a financial bubble.
The Surprising Secret to Greatness: Embracing Mediocrity
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Crosby asserts that owning our personal mediocrity is paradoxically the key to personal exceptionalism. Huh? Listen in to hear wh...
Understanding the Psychology of Diversification: How to Make Smarter Investment Choices
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Investment diversification is widely-accepted best practice for financial reasons but the psychology of not putting all of your eggs in one basket is ...
Why Feeling Excited About an Investment Could Signal a Bad Idea
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A debate rages about the impact of emotion on investment decision-making. Some believe it to be a source of signal where others just see noise. In tod...
How to Watch Financial News: Top Tips for Staying Informed
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In most endeavors, staying informed is a positive. So why is it that people who watch less financial news tend to be outperformed than the truly plugg...
How to Thrive in Volatile Markets: Key Do's and Don'ts for Smart Investing
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The stock market can be extremely volatile, but with a little understanding of market history and dynamics, you can navigate its ups and downs with gr...
10 Key Questions Every Investor Should Ask Their Financial Advisor
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode we review the evidence around whether or not to hire a financial advisor and offer ten questions for separating great advisors ...
Master the 12 Laws of Wealth: Essential Rules for Building Lasting Prosperity
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Investing has been described as simple but not easy. By listening to this podcast, you will understand the 12 steps necessary to create lasting wealth...
Is It Time for New Friends? 5 Key Reasons You Should Rethink Your Social Group
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take on the age old questions: "Do birds of a feather flock together?" or "Do opposites attract?" We also make...
Luck vs. Skill in Investing: What Really Determines Financial Success?
26 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is investing a game of luck or skill? In this episode, we examine the three criteria needed to distinguish a game of luck from skill and find that fin...
You’re Worrying About the Wrong Things: What to Focus on Instead
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's human nature to worry about low probability/high salience things and ignore threats that are far more immediate and pervasive. Tune in to learn w...
How Behavioral Feedback Loops Shape Financial Market Dynamics
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Feedback loops exist in relationships, nature and especially in financial markets. In today's episode, we examine how capital markets operate in boom ...
When to Trust Your Gut: Understanding the Two Crucial Conditions
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Can you trust your gut? Well...sometimes. Today on the podcast we look at the two conditions that must be met in order for intuition to be useful. Eve...
Why Positivity Outperforms Negativity in Driving Lasting Behavior Change
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in this week to learn: Why positivity brings about more lasting change than negativity How making lists of "not to do" can have a pa...
The Paradox of Knowledge: How More Info Can Create More Problems
29 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It is often assumed that there is a positive, linear relationship between information and market efficiency. It stands to reason, at least to a point,...
You Will Never Have Enough Money: Key Reasons and How to Break the Cycle
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re all familiar with the term “keeping up with the Joneses” but it’s doubtful that we understand just how deeply ingrained this is in our c...
Exploring Investment Momentum: The Psychological Factors Influencing Market Trends
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Momentum has existed for hundreds of years and has persisted for two decades post discovery. This sort of staying power in capital markets full of hun...
Understanding the Shape of Financial Bubbles: Key Patterns and Indicators
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look answer: How do financial bubbles form? How likely is a bubble to burst? How can I know a bubble when I see one?
The Most Powerful Yet Underrated Phrase You Should Know
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What seldom-uttered phrase can make you wealthier and more likeable? Why did a bank robber use lemonade to commit crimes? Why don't dumb people know h...
Your Money and Your Brain: Unlocking the Connection Between Finance and Psychology
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your brain is a miracle unrivaled by even the most sophisticated technology, but it is a miracle equipped for a different time and place. After millen...
The Joys and Pains of Comparing Yourself to Others: Finding Balance in a World of Comparison
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let me ask you a question, “Do you like laugh tracks?” Didn’t think so. If laugh tracks are so universally disliked, why do Hollywood executives...
Why Is Change So Hard? Understanding the Psychology Behind Resistance to Change
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How many decisions would you guess that you make in a given day? Take a second, mentally walk through your day and hazard a guess. Most people I ask t...
Humankind's Greatest GIft Is Also Its Greatest Liability
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If bees organize by innate mandate and chimps through tight-knit social interactions, the miracle of human ascendance in the animal kingdom owes to a ...
Why What You Desire Won’t Be Satisfying Once You Achieve It: Understanding the Truth Behind Fulfillment
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We’re all familiar with the term “keeping up with the Joneses” but it’s doubtful that we understand just how deeply ingrained this is in our c...