Fishbowl Fridays

Grilled to Perfection?   Do you feel DOA during the Q&A? Gary and Brad discuss ways to keep the hot seat cool and your answers first rate when getting the third degree.   Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pin...

Jargon begone!   Are you getting lost in translation or buried in buzzwords? Gary and Brad discuss the downside of business-speak and how to add clarity and authenticity to your messaging.   Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below!...

Put the redo in boredom!   Should your meetings come with a snooze button? Join Gary and Brad as they discuss ways to liven up agendas and ensure your bullet points actually have a point.   Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below!...

Is this thing on?   Are your meeting attendees permanently on mute? Enough with the ghosts when it's your turn to host. Gary and Brad talk ways to get your office wallflowers to bloom.   Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! htt...

A Likely Story!   Should the plot thicken, or should it be lean and mean? Gary and Brad talk about what makes a good story and how to make sure your selection process has a happy ending.   Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! h...

Bot or Not?   The AI revolution is upon us. Gary and Brad discuss how to use it and still sound authentically human.   Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book

Why We Need a Hard Reset on Soft Skills   Join Gary and Brad as they discuss rebranding and reimagining what interpersonal communication is in the modern workplace.   Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/...

Spilling the "Tea" in Teams This week on Fishbowl Friday, Gary and Brad steep themselves in strategies for workplace collaboration and brew up some ideas for avoiding common obstacles to internal cohesion.   Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check ou...

Do your plots thicken or just wear thin? Want to spin gripping yarns instead of giant yawns? Gary and Brad break down some storytelling tools to keep your audiences hooked—and wide awake.   Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below!...

When Pushing the Comfort Zone Becomes the Danger Zone   Gary and Brad discuss the emotional impact of workplace transitions, the power of personal reactance, and how you can influence others to keep the change.   Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, che...

Caught between a rock star and a hard place? Gary and Brad discuss the challenges of managing high performers and their impact on company culture.   Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/b...

Stomach butterflies taking flight? Confidence is more than a feeling, and Gary and Brad are here to help you fake it till you make it.   Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book

Poker face or choker face? Gary and Brad discuss elements of executive presence and how to make sure you're not giving away the game.   Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book

It's tough to develop professional skills when everyone's running on fumes and full inboxes. Your podcasters talk transforming training from events to evolution.   Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/syn...

What do you do when your senior leaders give their phones more eye contact than you? The guys talk capturing attention and the burden of engagement.   Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks...

Are you missing the signs or misreading the room? Gary and Brad break down the subtle art of subtext and intention cues.   Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book

When the spark’s gone, how do you light a fire without burning bridges? Gary and Brad discuss motivating the unmotivated.   Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book

How do you make meetings a home run when your boss keeps throwing curveballs? Gary and Brad talk dodging derailments and the importance of audience analysis.   Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/synergy...

What does the work of a 20th century Russian theatre pioneer and the modern professional world have in common? More than you might think. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book

How do you earn the trust of a team that’s seen more managers than Monday meetings? Gary and Brad talk tips for dealing with the modern managerial carousel. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/synergyand...

Tired of talking about the weather and [insert local sports team]? Gary and Brad discuss ways to get your small talk to start pulling more weight. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/boo...

How do you level up your leadership communication to go from good to great? Gary and Brad highlight some differentiators that will make you stand out from the pack.   Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/...

How do you still shine even if you hate the spotlight? Gary and Brad talk style-flexing for introverts and being a social actor. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book

How do you stay on the same page when the playbook keeps getting rewritten? Gary and Brad break down the challenge of aligning during change events and offer some tips. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.co...

What do you do when you have a mountain of metrics and your slides need a sherpa? The guys talk the importance of simplicity and why less (data) is more. Want to know more? Check us out! https://linktr.ee/pinperco Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here! https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2 For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/synergyandspa...