Books Applied Podcast

Which is worse: a scattered distribution of answers to a question or many (or even most) answers being slightly wrong? Surprise! The scattered distribution is way, way worse. Also, when is the last time you thought about how statistical analysis could change your life and decision-making? Well, here's your chance to listen to me talk very, very excitedly about this topic using the book Noise as a...

We discuss what it takes to do creative work consistently. Dan Cayer brings insights from the world of professional writing. Learn more about Dan Cayer and his work here . ---- To expand your creative problem solving with fun and laughter join me at the monthly Leadership Ecosystem Lunch .

We talk about how to create amazing moments in your life (and in the lives of those around you). 

An improvement on Extreme Ownership (by the same authors) that addresses more of the nuances of leadership. I found it to be a fascinating explanation of how to identify competing extremes in finding your balance as a leader.

Creativity Coach Hannah Fitzgibbon and I discuss how the brain works and how you can make it work better according to Daniel Pink n his book A Whole New Mind. Learn more about Hannah and her work at https://hannahfitzgibbon.com .

We discuss curiosity, what it is and how to cultivate it to live a better life. A lively  conversation with Chris Martin.

How we got to be who we are and the convenient lies that made it happen.

Poker isn't about lying and your capacity to adapt and learn is even bigger than you probably expect. Join Maria Konnikova on an amazing journey from not even knowing how to play poker to sponsored professional player in about a year. It's a wild ride and tells you a huge amount about human nature.

We love good habits and detest bad habits - this book gets down to details and practical about cultivating more of the good ones and rewiring the bad ones.

Safiya Robinson and I discuss the ideas presented in Range - why it's better to have broad interests and follow many divergent paths (even if you later choose to specialize in a single area).

An examination of people who survive harrowing extreme situations and what they share incommon and how to bring more of those deep survival skills into our everyday life.

How do you like to receive appreciation? How do you like to show it? What are the blindspots you're missing when appreciating others?

A look at the highlights of the book Mindset by Carol Dweck and how to apply these ideas to your work, sport or life.

How to change your habits and change your life from the master Charles Duhigg.

Ownership of your actions is a great way to take control of your life and when you take it to the extreme you can make powerful changes. Check out the useful ideas from Jocko Willink and Leif Babin in Extreme Ownership. 

Working deeply is an art and a skill that can be cultivated. Get more done and do better work by applying the ideas from Deep Work by Cal Newport.