Best Harry Max And Jorge Arangop Podcasts (2025)

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Pruning 28:28

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6h ago28:28

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Harry offers a short reading from a surprising source about an important question: How do you decide when it's time to let go? Show notes: What Would Harry Do? by Juliana Sharaf Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud The Innovators Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen Kodak Harry’s newsletterBy Jorge Arango

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Framing 29:23

4d ago29:23

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Jorge and Harry discuss how to proactively shift your mental models to get unstuck. Framers by Kenneth Cukier, Viktor Mayer-Schönberger, and Francis de Véricourt Breakneck by Dan Wang Precision questioning Iceberg modelBy Jorge Arango

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The Inner Game 27:00

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Jorge and Harry discuss a classic book about how to avoid getting in your own way through overthinking. Show notes: The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey Stick (Apple TV show) Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig Zen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Esther Dyson…

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OODA Loops 29:29

1M ago29:29

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Harry and Jorge discuss the implications of John Boyd's work beyond its original military context. Show notes: The Mind of War: John Boyd and American Security by Grant Hammond John Boyd OODA loop Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War by Robert Coram Science, Strategy and War: The Strategic Theory of John Boyd by Francis P.B. Osinga Ho…

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AI for Leaders 24:05

2M ago24:05

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Jorge and Harry discuss a book focused on using AI to lead better — and has underpinnings that align with the show's themes. Show notes: More Human by Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter The Mind of the Leader by Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter The Glass Cage by Nicholas CarrBy Jorge Arango

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Authentic Efforts 25:02

2M ago25:02

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Harry reads a passage from a book by Robert Pirsig that raises questions about what authentic effort looks like — and the traps inherent in its trappings. On Quality by Robert Pirsig Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig Lila by Robert Pirsig Traction Heroes Ep. 11: Gall’s Law Atomic Habits by James Clear…

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The Power of “No” 20:42

3M ago20:42

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Harry gives Jorge advice on how to focus on strategically important things. Show notes: The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan unfinishe_ – Jorge's new consultancy with Greg Petroff The Power of a Positive No by William Ury The Harry Max Boot-up Protocol (How to get going in the morning) by Christina Wodtke Essentialism by Greg McKeown Impro …

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Levels of Learning & Change 25:58

3M ago25:58

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Harry explains a framework for learning and change that originated in the field of NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) — just in time for the launch of Jorge's new consultancy. Show notes: unfinishe_ – Jorge Arango and Greg Petroff’s strategic AI consultancy Sam and Jony introduce io Tools for Dreamers by Robert B. Dilts, Todd Epstein, and Robert W.…

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Gall's Law 26:01

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On the folly of designing complex systems in one go, from the top down. Show notes: Traction Heroes ep. 6: Chesterton's Fence Traction Heroes ep. 2: Unprecedented The Design Squiggle Systemantics by John Gall A New Kind of Science by Stephen Wolfram Wardley mapBy Jorge Arango

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Planning 25:39

4M ago25:39

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It's important to plan ahead when working on large, complex projects. Alas, some people's bias for action keeps them from undertaking what they perceive as wasteful exercise. In this episode, Harry shares an exercise that can help. Show notes: Planning for Everything by Peter Morville How Big Things Get Done by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner On Gra…

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Procrastination 29:32

4M ago29:32

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What keeps you from doing the things you know you need to do, when you need to do them? The answers go deeper than you think. Show notes: Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman Innovation Games by Luke Hohmann Nonviolent Communication Marshall RosenbergBy Jorge Arango

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Quagmires 26:12

5M ago26:12

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A discussion about the deep underlying causes of the turbulence we're experiencing, and how to think about our agency in the situation. Show notes: Thinking in Systems: A Primer by Donella Meadows Harry’s TEDx San Antonio presentation Cynefin framework Mistakes Were Made (but Not By Me) by Carol Tavris, Elliot Aronson Rich Diviney Jocko Willink Lei…

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Better Questions 20:52

5M ago20:52

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How do you act effectively in times of uncertainty? One way is by asking yourself better questions. In this conversation, Harry shares a framework to do just that. Show notes: - Masters of Uncertainty by Rich Diviney - 8 1/2 - Cascading Choices Framework by Roger MartinBy Jorge Arango

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Chesterton's Fence 23:52

6M ago23:52

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Implementing changes – especially irreversible and potentially catastrophic changes – requires humility and understanding. In this conversation, we discuss Chesterton's fence and the art of mindful change-making. Show notes: The Thing by GK Chesterton Chesterton’s fence Seeing Like a State by James C. Scott Systemantics by John Gall Gall’s law Chri…

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Strategic Priorities 21:52

7M ago21:52

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Acting skillfully entails choosing the right thing to do at any given moment. But these actions must also serve higher-level goals. In this conversation, we explore the relationship between both levels of priorities. Show notes: On Grand Strategy by John Lewis Gaddis The New How by Nilofer Merchant Playing to Win by A.G. Lafley and Roger Martin Fou…

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Mental Models 28:34

7M ago28:34

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Mental models are key to thinking and acting skillfully. But the phrase "mental models" itself has several meanings. In this conversation, we explore models of mental models – and land on one with practical implications for your life. The Power of Impossible Thinking by Yoram (Jerry) Wind, Colin Crook and Robert Gunther Indi Young The Informed Life…

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Beyond Data 35:58

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Relying solely on data for decisions is limiting; integrating intuition and diverse insights enhances judgment and outcomes. Show notes: Libby Alchemy The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life by Rory Sutherland The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to A…

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Unprecedented 35:01

8M ago35:01

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Harry shares an extreme personal experience in service to exploring the question: How can we act skillfully in unfamiliar circumstances? Show notes: An introduction to Ambient Music by Jon Dale Spinning Away by John Cale & Brian Eno The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff Steve Jobs introduces the iPhone (YouTube) Zen Mind, Beginner’s…

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Self-Deception 25:10

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Exploring the balance between self-deception and reality in goal setting and navigating chaos in professional settings. Show Notes: MIT Professional Education Creativity, Inc. (The Expanded Edition) by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace Alvin Toffler High Output Management by Andrew S. Grove John Cutler (LinkedIn) The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Do…

Harry Max And Jorge Arangop Podcasts

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Traction Heroes

Harry Max & Jorge Arango

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Pruning 28:28

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Framing 29:23

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The Inner Game 27:00

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OODA Loops 29:29

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AI for Leaders 24:05

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Authentic Efforts 25:02

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The Power of “No” 20:42

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Levels of Learning & Change 25:58

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Gall's Law 26:01

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Planning 25:39

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Procrastination 29:32

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Quagmires 26:12

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Better Questions 20:52

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Chesterton's Fence 23:52

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Strategic Priorities 21:52

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Mental Models 28:34

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Beyond Data 35:58

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Unprecedented 35:01

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Self-Deception 25:10