John Norcross and Tricia Conyers

Every Little Model Podcast

Business EN ↓ 64 episodes

A podcast about the models and frameworks we use to make sense of our organizations and our world. The models and frameworks we use to make sense of our world matter. Whether we are looking outward to the organizational ecology with which we interact, looking across to our adjacent interactions with our peers, or gazing inward to better understand ourselves, the type and quality of framework we use largely determines what we see and the insights we gain. In this monthly podcast two change practitioners, Tricia Conyers and John Norcross, will explore the models and frameworks they have found mo...

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John Norcross and Tricia Conyers

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S3 Ep2 – The Feedback Formula That Works 05.02.2024 31:42

In this episode, John and Tricia explore Feedback and Feedforward along with the SBI Model. They kick off the new season with what they are calling "Swiss Army Knife" models, the essential multi purpose go to models that you carry around to help you make better interventions in the organizations you find yourselves interacting with. They discuss why giving feedback is an important and cr...

S3 Ep1 – Why Some People Stay Motivated (And Others Burn Out) 08.01.2024 29:54

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the Cycle of Motivation model. They discuss the negative vicious cycles and the positive virtuous cycles of motivation and the importance of unleashing potential in others. Download the model and the episode transcript here Follow Us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/everylittlemodel/ Download the Every Little Model APP here https://everylittlemodel.gl...

S2 Episode 16- Recap on Year 18.12.2023 15:29

In this episode, John and Tricia reflect on the year and discuss what they did, what they learned, and what it has inspired for them as they look ahead to the next season of the podcast. Follow Us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/everylittlemodel/ Download the Every Little Model APP here https://everylittlemodel.glideapp.io/dl/6471c6

S2 Ep15 – Why Your Big Vision Keeps Falling Apart (And How to Fix It) 04.12.2023 32:54

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the Vision-Alignment-Execution framework with executive leadership coach Ellyn McKay. In particular, they discuss how this framework helps women leaders craft a vision, build alignment, and bring it to life by growing follower-ship that champions the execution of that vision. Download the model and the episode transcript here Learn More About Vision Alignm...

S2 Ep14 – How Smart People Answer Tough Questions 20.11.2023 40:39

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the AQ Framework with author of Answer Intelligence Dr. Brian Glibkowski. They discuss the different types of answers and how it helps leaders to communicate better and become sublime. Download the model and the episode transcript here Learn more about Answer Intelligence here www. RaiseYourAQ.com Connect with Brian https://www.linkedin.com/in/glibkowski/...

S2 Ep13 – The 6 Leadership Habits That Make or Break Your Leadership 06.11.2023 33:34

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the 6 Pillars of Leadership with development coach Enrico Biscaro. They discuss how it helps leaders to turn their business around and boost morale within their work place. Download the model and the episode transcript here Learn more about Enrico www.resonancestories.com enricobi.com Connect with Enrico https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebiscaro/ Follow Us on In...

S2 Ep12 – Why Some Teams Thrive With Strengths (And Others Crash and Burn) 16.10.2023 36:15

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the TISC model with an executive coach, and high performing team facilitator Joanna Wiesinger. They discuss how it helps leaders and their teams thrive and make better contributions by leveraging their strengths. Download the model and the episode transcript here Learn More About Joanna's Strength Based Leadership www.thrivewithstrengths.com Connect wi...

S2 Ep11 – The Secret Spark That Facilitators Use in Workshops 02.10.2023 41:43

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the SPARK Framework with consultant, facilitator Leanne Hughes. They discuss how it helps facilitators pay attention to what goes into their workshops and how they should go about planning them. Download the model and the episode transcript here Connect with Leanne https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannehughes/ Follow Us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ev...

S2 Ep10 – Why Most Meetings Suck (And How to Fix Yours Fast) 18.09.2023 38:38

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the Meeting Ladder. They discuss the importance of meetings and organizations and how each step influences our ability to be able to achieve our desired results and new levels of performance. Download the model and the episode transcript here Follow Us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/everylittlemodel/ Download the Every Little Model APP here https://...

S2 Ep9 – How Leaders Unknowingly Influence and Sabotage Their Teams (And What to Do Instead) 04.09.2023 34:00

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the Shadow of a Leader with an organizational change consultant Julie Gray. They discuss how it helps leaders to build self awareness and recognize that how they behave casts a shadow within their organization. Download the model and the episode transcript here Connect with Julie https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliehgray/ Follow Us on Instagram https://www.ins...

S2 Ep8 – The 4 Stages Every Team Goes Through (And How to Navigate Them) 07.08.2023 24:18

In this episode John and explores the Stages of Team Development with facilitator Robin Parsons. They discuss how these stages help teams navigate their journey towards high performance and success. Download the model and the episode transcript here Learn more about the Stages of Team Development here https://www.parsonsdialogue.com/ Connect with Robin https://www.linkedin.com/in/parsonsrobin/ Fol...

S2 Ep7 – The Thinking Practice That Separates Good Leaders from Great Ones 03.07.2023 54:43

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the Ten Components of the Thinking Environment with Jane Adshead-Grant and Maryse Barak. They discuss how these ten components help us to shape positive work environments. Download the model and the episode transcript here. Learn more about the Ten Components and Time to Think here https://www.timetothink.com/ Connect with Jane Adshead-Grant https://www.lin...

S2 Ep6 – The Inspiration Behind Inspiration: Why Some Ideas Stick and Others Don’t 05.06.2023 30:47

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the use of metaphors in organizational change. They discuss the importance of finding the right metaphor and the impact it can have on helping people make sense of their change efforts. Download the model and the episode transcript here . Sign Up for our 5-Day Change Catalyst Challenge https://signup.islandinspirations.co/changecatalystchallenge Read more a...

S2 Ep5 – The 4 Moments That Make or Break Change 01.05.2023 33:32

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the 4 Transitional Moments in a Change Journey. They discuss how this model helps guide people in leading change, build awareness around the challenges of a change journey and provide inspiration to help leaders navigate the uncertainty of change. Download the model and the episode transcript here . Sign Up for the free 5 Day Change Catalyst Challenge Progr...

Debrief of the ITSO Matrix 10.04.2023 5:04

Co-hosts Tricia and John debrief a podcast with Dr. Dan Dworkis to discuss the insights and techniques that he has about making decisions under pressure and how he prepares himself to be able to function better in high pressure situations. Download the model and the episode transcript here https://episodes.everylittlemodel.com/s2ep4 Download the Every Little Model APP here https://everylittlemodel...

S2 Ep4 – How High-Stakes Professionals Make Decisions In High Pressure Environments (And What You Can Learn from Them) 03.04.2023 34:47

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the ITSO Matrix created by Dr. Dan Dworkis. They discuss how this model helps people make decisions under pressure and understand how they need to prepare themselves and their organizations to be able to function better under high pressure situations. Download the model and the episode transcript here https://episodes.everylittlemodel.com/s2ep4 Download the...

S2 Ep3 – There is A Brain Bigger Than Yours (and How to Tap Into It) 06.03.2023 26:51

In this episode, John and Tricia explore The Bigger Brain model created by John Norcross & Tricia Conyers. They discuss how this model allows us to position a number of tools, applications and technologies that help us tap into our greater intelligence. Download the model and the episode transcript here . Download the Every Little Model APP here https://everylittlemodel.glideapp.io/dl/6471c6 C...

S2 Ep2 – Why One-Size-Fits-All Leadership Doesn’t Work (And What to Do Instead) 06.02.2023 35:26

In this episode, Tricia and Gillian explore the Situational Leadership model created by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard; they discuss how this model helps leaders adopt different approaches based on an individual's competence and commitment. Download the model and the episode transcript here . Download the Every Little Model APP here https://everylittlemodel.glideapp.io/dl/6471c6 Connect with G...

BONUS EPISODE Reflections on Conversation with Kelvy Bird 16.01.2023 3:22

Co-hosts Tricia and John debrief a podcast with Kelvy Bird to discuss the insights and techniques that she has about the world of scribing and how she engages in conversations and turns it into visuals. Download the model and the episode transcript here . Download the Every Little MNodel APP here https://everylittlemodel.glideapp.io/dl/6471c6

S2 Ep1 – How Visual Thinking Unlocks Creativity and Better Everything 09.01.2023 36:53

In this episode, John and Tricia explore visuals with Kelvy Bird. They discuss how she translates meeting content into visual content by listening to a conversation. Download the model and the episode transcript here . Download the Every Little Model APP here https://everylittlemodel.glideapp.io/dl/6471c6

Happy New Year! 05.01.2023 4:24

Happy New Year everyone!! We would like to start off the new year with this bonus episode in which we discuss what's to come in season 2 of the Every Little Model Podcast. Download the Every Little Model APP here https://everylittlemodel.glideapp.io/dl/6471c6

Every Little Model App 20.12.2022 5:30

Co-hosts John and Tricia share their new app with all the models they've talked about on the podcast. Link to ELM app: http://everylittlemodel.glideapp.io/

Looking Back at ELM First Year 13.12.2022 15:16

Co-hosts John and Tricia discuss their original intentions for the podcast and debrief on how their first season went with one another. They talk about all the guests they've featured and their favourite models they've discussed throughout the year.

Bonus Ep: Debrief MOS Elise Keith 08.12.2022 5:00

Co-hosts Tricia and John debrief a podcast with Elise Keith to discuss the insights and techniques that she has about the world of designing better ways of gathering and interacting, and the components necessary for a high performing meeting operating system.

S1 Ep9 – How Your Meetings Have Made A Mess In Your Organization 05.12.2022 37:35

In this episode, John and Tricia talk with guest, Elise Keith to explore the MOS (Meeting Operating System). They discuss insights and techniques about the world of designing better ways of gathering and interacting. Download the model and the episode transcript here . Resources https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisekeith/ https://www.lucidmeetings.com/ https://newrulesforwork.com/ https://hbr.org/2022...