I Wish They Knew

For organizations to level up, they need a system to pass knowledge down. That's when knowledge increases its life-span, says Dorothy Leonard, professor emerita at Harvard Business School and chief advisor at the Leonard Barton Group. In this episode, she shares practical advice on how to create a structure and system that allows every organization's "deep smarts" to transfer and thrive. Leonard B...

Could the key to achieving greater sanity and success be...more slacking? We get ahead when we give ourselves permission to pull back, argues Laurie Ruettimann, speaker, podcaster and author of the new book, "Betting on You."  Learn more about Laurie | Get the book

In the modern workplace, fear fails. Renowned Harvard psychologist Amy Edmondson explains why today's interdependent teams need psychological safety to thrive. 

In a year when the pandemic dealt a blow to many small businesses, many entrepreneurs found a way to bounce back -- changed, but resilient. In this year-end episode, Kelsey Carroll, co-founder of Stand Up Stations, shares her journey from running live events to making customizable hand sanitizing stations -- and how our past can shape our potential.  Stand Up Stations

The best way to motivate others -- or even yourself -- is through the power of progress. In this episode, bestselling author and speaker David Burkus explores ways to systematically track and look back on individual and team achievements to help us see how far we've come.  More about David | More ways to lead and communicate with impact

A truly inclusive workplace doesn’t just stress belonging – it celebrates uniqueness. Stefanie Johnson, management professor and author of “Inclusify,” makes a business case for creating diverse organizations where opposing views and backgrounds thrive. More about Stefanie | Get "Inclusify "

In this episode, Cy Wakeman, founder of Reality-Based Leadership, explains why pain -- not suffering -- is a choice, and how we can gain control over our emotions, perceptions and choices by learning to "edit our stories" and co-create a different life narrative.   * * * More about Cy and Reality-Based Leadership | Watch the full conversation | Lead with impact

In this personal episode, I share a wish of my own: That more people think of feedback as a cause for joy, not fear. 

During the worst moments of this pandemic, we’ve witnessed people at their best. In this special episode, Debra Hotaling of Ford Motors shares the auto maker's pandemic pivot from making cars to producing life-saving devices and equipment -- and the lessons we can all learn about collaborating in times of crisis. More about Debra | Ford's pandemic pivot

Whether it's how kids fare at school or the way adults perform at work, we've developed a disabling attitude towards achievement.  Today's wish comes from Ned Johnson, the founder of PrepMatters, an international test prep company. Ned hosts the PrepTalks podcast and is the co-author of “ Conquering the SAT: How Parents Can Help Teens Overcome the Pressure and Succeed” & “The Self-Driven Child...

Not all conflicts are created equal, and according to Amy Gallo, a contributing editor at Harvard Business Review and the author of HBR's "Guide to Dealing With Conflict," we need more conflict at work -- the good kind. Healthy conflict brings a host of benefits, from stronger relationships to boosts in creativity and better work outcomes. In this episode, Amy shares tips on how to turn conflict i...

What if the secret to having more is actually doing less? It seems counterintuitive, but according to internationally acclaimed executive coach Sabina Nawaz, the most productive people have learned to do exactly that. In this episode, we explore the traps that prevent us from maximizing our potential and outline steps to reclaim our sanity, wellbeing and success. About Sabina | Watch full conversa...

Inner work leads to emotional results. That's the key to staying connected even we're apart, says Leslie Scharfe, the director of leadership and professional development at First Interstate Bank. Learn how small gestures can drive emotional engagement in Episode 11. Watch full conversation | More about Leslie | About First Interstate Bank

What does it take to become an honest organization? It's a team sport, says Ron Carucci, co-founder and managing partner at Navalent, a leading training company. Learn how organizations can develop the three planks of honesty and go beyond good intentions in this episode of "I Wish They Knew." Watch the full conversation | More about Ron | Navelent

Do you get anxious before speaking in public? Focus on the "audience of one" and shift your mindset from stardom to service, says Sarah Gershman, CEO of Green Room Speakers and a professor of communication at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business. Learn more about Sarah  | Watch the full conversation

How are you helping your new employees adjust to life in your organization? According to HR leader and author Steve Browne, it all comes down to nuance -- the cultural and structural signposts that guide life within the company.  Watch the full conversation | Learn more about Steve

How do we achieve our fullest potential? Laura Gassner Otting, the author of "Limitless," offer a road map for personal and professional satisfaction. Watch the full conversation | More about Laura | Get Laura's book, "Limitless" | 

The work-from-home movement is in full swing and doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon. Tracy Cote, Chief People Officer at Zenefits, offers tips for making the most of flex work -- starting with how managers trust their teams.  SHOW NOTES: Watch the full conversation    Learn more about Tracy   Zenefits - WORKEST   Zenefits - Twitter   COMMUNICATE WITH IMPACT: Explore more of Joe's work an...

When it comes to building our personal networks, is bigger really better?  Not according to Rob Cross. Rob is the Edward A. Madden Professor of Global Leadership at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts and the co-founder and director of the Connected Commons , a consortium of over 100 leading organizations accelerating network research and practice. His wish: That people pay attention to the...

Today's wish comes from Kelly Leonard, the creative genius behind The Second City , the world's premier comedy club, comedy theater, and school of improvisation. His wish: That more people saw imperfection as a gateway to authenticity, empathy and growth.  Learn more: www.joehirsch.me

Today's wish comes from Sally Helgesen, rated by Forbes as the #1 authority on women's leadership, and the co-author, most recently, of "How Women Rise."  Her wish: That more people understood how women have redefined the way we work.  Learn more: www.joehirsch.me

Mo Katibeh, EVP and Chief Product and Platform Officer at AT&T Business, explains how 5G is about more than just a faster smartphone.  Listen to the episode here, or catch the video version here: https://youtu.be/EXZQdPoCijA For more resources on how to learn and lead, visit www.joehirsch.me.

Art Markman is a professor of psychology and marketing at the University of Texas at Austin, and the author, most recently, of Bring Your Brain To Work . He explains why it's better to be resilient than right. In this episode, he explains why it's better to be resilient than right.  Learn more about Art: www.smartthinkingbook.com/ For more resources on how to learn and lead, visit www.joehirsch.me...

Introducing "I Wish They Knew" -- a show where business and educational leaders share a quick tip, practice or insight they wish others knew more about. Hosted by Joe Hirsch | www.joehirsch.me