Best James Jansen Podcasts (2025)

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Productivity A-Z 2025 - Part 2: Letters N-Z 58:20

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12h ago58:20

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I’m excited to welcome Mike Vardy back to Beyond The To-Do List for one of our ongoing traditions: Productivity A-Z! This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation — and we split it across both shows. Part 1 is over on Mike Vardy’s podcast, A Productive Conversation. You can also watch the whole two part video here. Here on Beyond The To-Do List, we pic…

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"Blacula" by P.C. Verrone + "Shahmeran" by Leyla Hamedi 21:15

1d ago21:15

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This episode features "Blacula" by P.C. Verrone (©2025 by P.C. Verrone) read by Mirron Willis, and "Shahmeran" by Leyla Hamedi (©2025 by Leyla Hamedi) read by Justine Eyre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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EP 217: Pete Alonso, Tigers Bullpen + ADP Analysis 1:16:51

12d ago1:16:51

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Rob and I discuss the recent news across MLB and keep the train rolling on ADP analysis. ADP Jakob Marsee Palencia Adley Drew Rasmussen Luis Castillo Sandy Alcantara Ozzie Albies Bubba Chandler Launch Angle and PullHitter Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Come join the Pull Hitter Patreon where you can find more Launch Angle Podcas…

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"Review: When the Baby Sleeps" by Lyndsie Manusos + "The Short History of a Long Forgotten Ill-Fated Telenovela" by Dante Luiz 44:01

21d ago44:01

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This episode features "Review: When the Baby Sleeps" by Lyndsie Manusos (©2025 by Lyndsie Manusos) read by Justine Eyre, and "The Short History of a Long Forgotten Ill-Fated Telenovela" by Dante Luiz (©2025 by Dante Luiz) read by Roxanne Hernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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"Futakuchi onna speaks of the Kamaitachi" by Betsy Aoki + "Bleed For Me, Bro" by Sharang Biswas 36:32

1M ago36:32

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This episode features "Futakuchi onna speaks of the Kamaitachi" by Betsy Aoki (©2025 by Besty Aoki) read by Roxanne Hernandez, and "Bleed For Me, Bro" by Sharang Biswas (©2025 by Sharang Biswas) read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Annie Duke on Better Decisions: How to Decide at Work and Life 59:30

1M ago59:30

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I’m excited to revisit this conversation with Annie Duke to the show to talk about her book, How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices. Annie is a former professional poker player turned decision strategist who blends cognitive psychology, high-stakes poker, and practical frameworks to help us make better choices in work and life—even w…

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"Primordium" by Erica Ruppert + "Make of Your Chest a Place for Birds" by James L. Sutter 43:28

2M ago43:28

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This episode features "Primordium" by Erica Ruppert (©2025 by Erica Ruppert) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Make of Your Chest a Place for Birds" by James L. Sutter (©2025 by James L. Sutter) read by Scott Peterson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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EP 216: ADP Analysis: Zach Wheeler, Jose Altuve, Bo Bichette + 1:32:18

1M ago1:32:18

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Rob and I discuss the depth of middle infield in current DC ADP and we start the train rolling on ADP analysis. This one starts our navigation to flip flopping every episode between public and Patreon only. Come join the Patreon for extra episodes and much more! ADP Carlos Rodon Will Smith Sal Perez Zach Wheeler Jose Altuve Brandon Woodruff Kyle St…

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"The Versions of Yourself That You're Better Off Without" by Aimee Ogden + "Body? Glass" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu 51:28

2M ago51:28

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This episode features "The Versions of Yourself That You're Better Off Without" by Aimee Ogden (©2025 by Aimee Ogden) read by Susan Hanfield, and "Body? Glass" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu (©2025 by Osahon Ize-Iyamu) read by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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"Stillborn" by Shantell Powell + "Courtney Lovecraft's Book of the Dead" by Sam J Miller 55:22

3M ago55:22

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This episode features "Stillborn" by Shantell Powell (©2025 by Shantell Powell) read by Susan Hanfield, and "Courtney Lovecraft's Book of the Dead" by Sam J Miller (©2025 by Sam J Miller) read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Tamsen Webster on Speaking So They Can’t Unhear Your Message 55:30

3M ago55:30

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In this shortcast episode, Erik Fisher talks with Tamsen Webster about the hidden structure behind every message that sticks. Tamsen introduces the Red Thread—a framework for crafting ideas that feel obvious in hindsight and impossible to ignore. Whether you’re pitching a project, leading a team, or launching a product, this episode will help you c…

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"Blood-Orange" by L.M. Harris + "Safe Face" by Ash Huang 26:04

3M ago26:04

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This episode features "Blood-Orange" by L.M. Harris (©2025 by L.M. Harris) read by Janina Edwards, and "Safe Face" by Ash Huang (©2025 by Ash Huang) read by Justine Eyre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Margaret Andrews on Manage Yourself to Lead Others 37:04

3M ago37:04

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Margaret Andrews is the founder of Mind and Hand Associates, faculty at Harvard Extension School, and author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding. In this episode, she breaks down the MYLO framework—a practical, science-based system built around Motivation, Learning, and Opportunity—and explains how…

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Episode 109: Ep. 109: GAM vs. the FF 22:46

3M ago22:46

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Adam and Doug Battle the FF! The Grown Ass Men are BACK to crack open Marvel and DC’s flagship creations—Superman and the Fantastic Four! Could we stay away from those tentpole movies? We could not. We compare and contrast the two summer flicks, we wonder why you’d wanna minimize the FF’s powers, we expose the A.I. clown-shoe in Superman, we remind…

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Shawn Lemon on Digital Organization: Find What You Need in Seconds 45:50

4M ago45:50

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Shawn Lemon is the founder of The Digital Organizer, where he helps individuals and teams eliminate friction and chaos in their digital workflows. In this episode, we go deep into digital file systems, tool audits, naming conventions, AI clutter, and the underestimated cost of daily digital disorganization. This isn’t about color-coding your folder…

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"Finishing Touches" by Adam-Troy Castro + "Autogas Ferryman" by Champ Wongsatayanont 57:32

4M ago57:32

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This episode features "Finishing Touches" by Adam-Troy Castro (©2025 by Adam-Troy Castro) and "Autogas Ferryman" by Champ Wongsatayanont (©2025 by Champ Wongsatayanont), both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Harry Cohen on Positive Leadership & Energy Management 40:46

4M ago40:46

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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Harry Cohen, a leadership consultant and author of Be the Sun, Not the Salt. In this uplifting conversation, Harry unpacks how small moments of positive energy can have massive ripple effects—and how each of us can show up as a force for good in our relationships, teams, and communities. In this episode, we explor…

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Charles Duhigg on the Secret Power of Storytelling in Communication 42:46

4M ago42:46

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This week, we’re revisiting one of our most impactful conversations—with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Charles Duhigg, about his latest book Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. In a world where remote work, digital communication, and polarized conversations are the norm, knowing how to tru…

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EP 215: Too Early Drafts and FAAB Rollbacks 1:07:17

4M ago1:07:17

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Rob And I discuss the to Early Meatball draft, our team standings with the season winding down and the topic of rolling back FAAB moves in the NFBC, Launch Angle and PullHitter Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Come join the Pull Hitter Patreon where you can find more Launch Angle Podcasts and much more. THE Discord is highly active an…

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Pat Flynn on Lean Learning: Achieve More by Consuming Less 50:39

4M ago50:39

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Pat Flynn returns to the show to share insights from his newest book, Lean Learning: How to Achieve More by Learning Less. In a world overflowing with content, Pat offers a powerful solution for those overwhelmed by endless podcasts, videos, and inspiration rabbit holes. Instead of more input, Lean Learning is about acting on just the right informa…

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Alan Gannett on Unlocking Everyday Creativity for Greater Productivity (Shortcast) 9:16

4M ago9:16

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In this Shortcast edition, Alan Gannett, author of The Creative Curve, demystifies the myth that creativity is an inborn talent. Instead, he lays out how great ideas emerge at the intersection of familiarity and novelty—and how anyone can train themselves to consistently produce creative work. The Creativity Curve Explained: Alan introduces the “cr…

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Michael Long on Taming Dopamine: Regain Focus and Productivity 40:46

4M ago40:46

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Michael Long is a bestselling author and speechwriter who co-wrote Taming the Molecule of More, the follow-up to the hit book The Molecule of More. In this conversation, we dive into how dopamine—the brain’s “molecule of more”—drives distraction, craving, creativity, and productivity, and how we can train it to serve us instead of sabotage us. In t…

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Ingrid Jansen on Decluttering with Purpose: Reset Your Home & Mind 42:17

5M ago42:17

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Professional organizer Ingrid Jansen, co-author of Reset Your Home, explains why clutter is more about emotions than “stuff,” why decluttering is a process (not a project), and how to start small—think kitchens, cupboards, and daily resets—to build your “decluttering muscle” over time. In this conversation, we discuss: Process over project: Declutt…

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"Bunny Ears" by Kristina Ten 1:33:39

4M ago1:33:39

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Bill McGowan on How to Speak Memorably and Communicate with Clarity & Confidence 38:59

5M ago38:59

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Bill McGowan, author of Speak Memorably: The Art of Captivating an Audience, shares practical ways to make your ideas stick—on stage, on Zoom, and in any high-stakes moment. We get into dynamic delivery, smarter structure, and memorable language devices you can use immediately. In this conversation, we discuss: Dial it up (a bit): Why what feels “o…

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Paul Kirby on Productivity with Purpose: The FUSE Pathway 44:43

5M ago44:43

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In this episode, Paul Kirby, author of The FUSE Pathway: How to Find and Lead a Fulfilling Life, shares how to identify your core passions, combine them into a unique vision, and build a realistic, evolving plan to pursue them. Drawing from his own experience of designing a robot that paints, Paul explains the FUSE framework—Find, Upgrade, Start, E…

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"Eight Ball" by Martin Cahill + "Swallow Test" by Angela Liu + "Turnip Heads" by Pedro Iniguez 24:23

5M ago24:23

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This episode features "Eight Ball" by Martin Cahill (©2025 by Martin Cahill) read by Roxanne Hernandez, "Swallow Test" by Angela Liu (©2025 by Angela Liu) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Turnip Heads" by Pedro Iniguez (©2025 by Pedro Iniguez) read by Roxanne Hernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Zorana Pringle on Creativity as a Choice: From Ideas to Action 37:58

5M ago37:58

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Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle is a leading researcher in creativity psychology and author of The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas into Action. In this episode, she unpacks how creativity isn’t just a moment of inspiration—it’s a series of choices. Whether you think you’re creative or not, Zorana shares how motivation, a…

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Jeffrey & Jamie Downs on The Power of Streaks to Build Daily Habits That Stick (Shortcast) 9:55

5M ago9:55

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In this shortcast edition of Beyond the To-Do List, Jeffrey and Jamie Downs, creators of the Streaking method and authors behind streakingmastery.com explore how laughably simple daily habits can help you build momentum, boost confidence, and turn goals into long-term identity shifts. Why Simplicity Wins: Simple actions are doable even on your hard…

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The Naughty "No Thanks." Finding Fun in the Sex that Doesn't Happen 47:40

5M ago47:40

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"The Neighbor’s Cat" by Kevin Varghese + "Hungry Ghosting" by Anne Mai Yee Jansen 1:00:42

5M ago1:00:42

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This episode features "The Neighbor’s Cat" by Kevin Varghese (©2025 by Kevin Varghese) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Hungry Ghosting" by Anne Mai Yee Jansen (©2025 by Anne Mai Yee Jansen) read by Gabrielle de Cuir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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James Kimmel on Revenge Addiction: Breaking Free and Regaining Control 42:13

6M ago42:13

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James Kimmel, author of The Science of Revenge, joins the show to unpack one of the most overlooked forms of distraction and emotional hijacking: revenge. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and decades of legal and public health research, James reveals how revenge isn’t just an emotional reaction—it’s an addictive cycle that can derail our focu…

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EP 214: Fantasy Baseball Masterclass Roundtable w/ Phil Dussault, James Anderson, Andrew Geller and Jeff Zimmerman 2:03:32

6M ago2:03:32

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Welcome back to the Launch Angle podcast with co-hosts ⁠Rob DiPietro ⁠& ⁠Rob Silver ⁠ On this episode we are joined by several wonderful analysts and fantasy players. We go through team by team discussing some interesting players from each, while also side chatting about strategy and roster construction. We go into chatting about how to close down …

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The Reddit Review - Vol 1! Querying the Wacky World of Internet Sex Advice. 42:40

6M ago42:40

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Eliana Goldstein on Career Clarity: Align Your Work with Your Strengths 36:44

6M ago36:44

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Career coach Eliana Goldstein joins the show to help listeners navigate career uncertainty, burnout, and the desire for more meaningful work. After walking away from a “successful on paper” corporate job, Eliana built a coaching business helping high-achieving professionals uncover their ideal roles—without starting over. In this episode, she share…

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John Jantsch on Self-Reliance: How to Build Resilience, Perseverance, and Perspective (Shortcast) 11:17

6M ago11:17

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In this Shortcast edition, John Jantsch, author of The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur, draws wisdom from great American writers like Henry David Thoreau, Mark Twain, and William Wells Brown to explore three essential traits for thriving in life and business: perseverance, perspective, and resilience. Rather than chasing productivity hacks, John invites …

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"The Hearth" by Benjamin Percy + "Asking For It" by Kristi DeMeester 35:40

6M ago35:40

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"The Hearth" by Benjamin Percy (©2025 by Benjamin Percy) read by Mirron Willis, and "Asking For It" by Kristi DeMeester (©2025 by Kristi DeMeester) read by Judy Young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Kendall Berg on Winning the Career Game: The Rules No One Taught You 43:56

6M ago43:56

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In this episode, Kendall Berg, author of Secrets of the Career Game: 36 Simple Strategies to Win in the Workplace, shares how to navigate the hidden rules of career advancement. Kendall opens up about her journey from being a technically strong but overlooked employee to someone who rapidly rose through the ranks by learning to play the “career gam…

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Camilla Kring on Chronoleadership and Working With Your Body Clock 46:57

6M ago46:57

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In this episode, Camilla Kring, author of Chronoleadership: How to Create Healthier and More Productive Rhythms in Your Work and Life, explains how understanding your biological rhythms—and leading with them instead of against them—can unlock greater well-being and performance. Camilla shares how workplaces can become more inclusive by embracing ch…

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Jonathan Levi on Memory Hacks: How to Learn Faster and Remember More (Shortcast) 10:15

6M ago10:15

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In this Shortcast edition, Jonathan Levi, author of The Only Skill That Matters, shares practical techniques to improve memory, focus, and reading speed by training your brain rather than relying on talent or willpower. Levi breaks down the myths about memory and introduces powerful tools like visual mnemonics, speed reading, and memory palaces tha…

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Koen Jansens: Australia's NWBL & WNWBL 2025 Season Preview 1:21:39

6M ago1:21:39

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It’s not every day a club from the other side of the world gets in touch out of the blue and volunteers a legend of the sport to give you the low-down on their continent’s upcoming season. In an episode recorded on 13th June, Mark is joined by Koen Jansens. Koen’s list of attributes contains gold and silver Paralympic medals, but most recently his …

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Mamie Kanfer Stewart on Meeting Smarter: How to Stop Wasting Time at Work (Shortcast) 10:48

6M ago10:48

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In this Shortcast edition, Mamie Kanfer Stewart, co-author of Momentum: Creating Effective, Engaging and Enjoyable Meetings, explains why meetings are one of the biggest productivity drains—and how to fix them. From clarifying desired outcomes to optimizing who’s in the room, Mamie shares practical, people-focused strategies to make meetings more e…

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U23 Worlds/Anfernee Simons Emergency Trade Podcast (Not Really) 1:11:33

6M ago1:11:33

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Aaaand season. For our last recorded episode of the 20245/25 season, we break down the final standings and dramatic closing games, of the U23 World Championships. We try and pick out what Germany's crowning as champion might mean in the big picture, and pick out some potential future stars. Available now, wherever you get your podcasts! Get full ac…

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Mike Vardy on The Productivity Diet: Feeding What Fuels You 42:11

6M ago42:11

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I’m excited to welcome back Mike Vardy to the show. Mike is a productivity strategist, longtime friend of the podcast, and the author of The Productivity Diet: A Practical Guide to Nurturing Your Productive Potential. In this conversation, we dive into how the language, systems, and inputs you choose each day can either nourish or deplete your abil…

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U23 World Championships Update 1:21:06

6M ago1:21:06

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The U23 World Championships are reaching boiling point. Ahead of today's semifinal action, we bring you our takes on the competition so far and predictions of how the medal games are going to pan out. We also give a nod to the newly-crowned French Champions after a stunning finals series. Available now, wherever you get your podcasts. Get full acce…