Best Jeffrey Pfeffer Podcasts (2025)

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The 7 Rules of Power with Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer 48:18

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Send us a text Stanford professor Jeffrey Pfeffer joins Joe Byerly for a candid and provocative discussion about power—what it is, how it works, and why more good people need to learn to use it. Drawing from his influential books Power: Why Some People Have It and Others Don’t and The 7 Rules of Power, Pfeffer challenges listeners to see the world …

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A Blueprint for Leading Change with Phil Gilbert 1:04:22

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Send us a text Phil Gilbert joins Joe for a masterclass on leading lasting change—how to move large organizations, overcome cultural antibodies, and build systems that make transformation stick. As the former head of design at IBM, Phil was tasked with one of the most ambitious corporate transformations of the last decade: to reignite creativity, c…

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Wisdom Takes Work with Ryan Holiday 1:07:26

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Send us a text New York Times bestselling author Ryan Holiday returns to From the Green Notebook for his third conversation with Joe—this time diving into the themes of his latest and final book in the Stoic Virtues series, Wisdom Takes Work. In this wide-ranging conversation, Ryan and Joe discuss the importance of curiosity, humility, and deep ref…

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The LANDEURO Talks 2:27:48

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Send us a text This is the longest episode ever of From the Green Notebook—and for good reason. Joe brings you a special LANDEURO Talks edition of the podcast, recorded at AUSA’s inaugural LANDEURO conference in Germany back in July. While at LANDEURO, Joe participated in both the Generation Next Forum and the Leadership Forum, hosted by the AUSA C…

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Surviving Separation: Deployments and Relationships with Dr. Galena Rhoades 1:01:59

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Send us a text Dr. Galena Rhoades, coauthor of Fighting For Your Marriage, returns to From the Green Notebook to talk with Joe about the strain that deployments, training, and time apart place on military marriages—and how couples can stay connected through it. Drawing on years of research and her work helping couples strengthen relationships, Gale…

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Army Directive 2025-18 with Sergeant Major of the Army 39:02

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Send us a text In this special Notebook Notes episode, Joe sits down with Sergeant Major Urzua and Sergeant Major Brady to discuss the Army Directive 2025-18, with a guest appearance from Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer. The intent behind the new Army directive and what it means for Soldiers and leaders Why appearance reflects discipline,…

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Turning Groups into Teams: Lessons for Leaders with Dr. Colin Fisher 1:04:40

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Send us a text Author and researcher Dr. Colin Fisher joins Joe to unpack the invisible forces that shape teams—and why leaders ignore them at their own risk. From his book The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups Dr. Fisher shows how group dynamics are always at play, whether in a locker room, a boardroom, or on the battlefield. T…

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How Robotics and AI Will Transform Warfare and the Future of Human Conflict with George M. Dougherty 1:06:35

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Send us a text Military strategist and author George M. Dougherty joins Joe to unpack how robotics, AI, and precision weaponry are reshaping the future of warfare—and what history can teach us about navigating this transformation. From his book Beast in the Machine, George traces the roots of military robotics back over a century and shows how conc…

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Who Are You Without the Rank? A Conversation on Leader Identity with Laura Weimer 1:20:46

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Send us a text Army officer and Harvard-trained scholar Laura Weimer joins Joe to unpack leader identity—how it’s formed, why it matters, and what happens when we never stop to question it. From leading Soldiers in the field to earning a PhD in organizational behavior at Harvard Business School, Laura has navigated both the operational Army and aca…

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The History of the (Green) Notebook and How It Can Change Your Life with Roland Allen 1:05:06

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Send us a text Author Roland Allen joins Joe for a deep-dive into his book, The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper, and the surprising legacy of one of humanity’s most powerful tools: the humble notebook. Whether it’s a green notebook in your cargo pocket, Leonardo da Vinci’s sketches, or a modern writer’s Moleskine, notebooks have shaped how…

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How We Grow up with Matt Richtel 57:48

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Send us a text Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Matt Richtel joins Joe for a powerful conversation about his new book, How We Grow Up: Understanding Adolescence. Blending neuroscience, history, and real-life stories from teens and families across the country, Matt offers a transformative understanding of adolescence—not as a…

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Tough Rugged Bastards with John Dailey 53:39

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Send us a text Retired Marine Raider and author John Dailey joins the podcast to discuss his memoir, Tough Rugged Bastards, and the hard-earned lessons from a lifetime in Marine special operations. In this episode, Joe and John explore: The story behind the founding of Marine Special Operations—and what it took to prove they belonged Why breath wor…

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Perseverance > Endurance with Blayne Smith and Brandon Young 1:23:29

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Send us a text Army veterans and leadership experts Brandon Young and Blayne Smith join the podcast for a powerful conversation about their new book, Perseverance > Endurance: Lead with Resilience. Grow Through Adversity. Win Together. Blending combat-tested wisdom, lived leadership experiences, and hard-earned insight from both military and civili…

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Model the Courage: CSM JoAnn Naumann on Feedback, Innovation, and the NCO’s Role 45:29

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Send us a text U.S. Army Special Operations Command Sergeant Major JoAnn Naumann returns to the podcast—this time from the range at Fort Bragg—for a conversation on leadership, transformation, and enabling the next generation of special operations forces. With nearly three decades in uniform and two years as the senior enlisted leader of USASOC, CS…

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The Army’s Origin Story: Rick Atkinson on War, Leadership, and Legacy 59:55

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Send us a text In this special Army Birthday Week episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson joins Joe to explore the deep roots of the U.S. Army and what its 250-year journey can teach today’s leaders. Known for his Liberation Trilogy and now two volumes into his Revolution Trilogy, Atkinson brings the American Revolution to life—wart…

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No More Business as Usual: Secretary Dan Driscoll on Fighting for the Force 39:41

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Send us a text In this candid conversation, Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll joins Joe to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to modernize a military while staying grounded in soldier-level feedback. From wrestling with “irrationality and stupidity at scale” in the Pentagon to launching the Army Transformation Initiative, Driscoll share…

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Wandering into the Woods: Sarah Blake Morgan on Ego Death and Finding Purpose 1:02:30

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Send us a text In this powerful conversation, award-winning journalist turned Army officer Sarah Blake Morgan joins Joe for a raw and reflective discussion on identity, purpose, and what happens when we step away from the life we always thought we wanted. From chasing stories as a national correspondent for the Associated Press to standing in forma…

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On Character with General Stanley McChrystal 29:59

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Send us a text In this powerful conversation, retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal joins Joe to discuss his new book, On Character: Choices That Define a Life. Drawing from decades of military leadership and personal reflection, General McChrystal breaks down why character is more than just a word—it's a daily practice rooted in conviction …

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It’s Not Balance, It’s Trade-Offs: Lessons in Leadership and Life with Lieutenant General Mary K. Izaguirre 1:09:24

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Send us a text In this episode, Joe sits down with Lieutenant General Mary Izaguirre, the 46th Surgeon General of the U.S. Army and Commanding General of Army Medical Command, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, vulnerability, culture, and purpose. Drawing on over three decades of service, LTG Izaguirre shares hard-earned lessons on how …

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The Command Assessment Program Episode with Bob O'Brien 1:01:49

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Send us a text In this Notebook Notes episode of From the Green Notebook, we sit down with Bob O’Brien, the Army’s lead for the Command Assessment Program (CAP), to take a deep dive into how CAP is transforming how the Army selects and develops its future leaders. Bob explains how this multi-day assessment process captures over 1,800 data points pe…

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Wow, You Look Terrible! Parenting, Humor, and Embracing the Chaos with Danny Ricker 1:24:22

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Send us a text In this Mother's Day episode, Joe sits down with Danny Ricker, Emmy-nominated comedy writer, producer, and author of Wow, You Look Terrible!: How to Parent Less and Live More, for a laugh-out-loud conversation on the highs and lows of parenting young kids. Drawing from both personal experience and sharp comedic insight, Danny unpacks…

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The Army Fitness Test Episode with Command Sergeant Major Christopher Mulllinax 33:13

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Send us a text In this special edition of From the Green Notebook, Joe sits down with Command Sergeant Major Christopher Mullinax from the Army’s Training Directorate to break down the most recent changes to the Army’s fitness assessment—the newly updated Army Fitness Test (AFT). After years of collecting data from the field and listening to feedba…

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Mastering Your Emotions with Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett 1:12:43

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Send us a text In this episode, Joe sits down with Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, a leading neuroscientist and author of How Emotions Are Made, to explore groundbreaking insights on how emotions are formed and how we can better understand and regulate them. Together, they dive deep into the science behind emotions, how the brain predicts our feelings, a…

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The Future of Airborne: A Conversation with Lieutenant General Greg Anderson 39:48

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Send us a text In this special episode, Joe sits down with Lieutenant General Greg Anderson, Commanding General of XVIII Airborne Corps, to discuss one of the most significant structural changes to the airborne community in decades. With 22,000 paid parachutist positions on the table for reclassification, LTG Anderson explains the data-driven proce…

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“Maybe I’m the Problem”: Leadership and Self-Deception with Victoria Trammel 57:55

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Send us a text In this episode, Joe sits down with Victoria Trammel from the Arbinger Institute to explore the life-changing insights from the newly revised edition of Leadership and Self-Deception. Together, they dig into the patterns of self-justification, the emotional energy we waste on false narratives, and the practical tools leaders can use …

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From Baseball to Business with Alex Rodriguez and Matt Abrahams 39:27

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In this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Alex Rodriguez, CEO and Chairman of investment firm Arod Corp, and is known as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, and Matt Abrahams, of the Think Fast Talk Smart podcast to co-host th…

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Write It Down: General George on Reflection, Reading, and Readiness 42:34

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Send us a text In this episode of From the Green Notebook, General Randy George, the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army, returns to discuss the habits, practices, and mindset that have shaped his leadership journey. From the pocket-sized notebook he started as a field grade officer to the lessons he's learning from visiting troops and reading deeply, …

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Managing Up Without Sucking Up: Insights from Melody Wilding 59:40

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Send us a text In this episode, host Joe sits down with Melody Wilding, an executive coach and author of Managing Up: How To Get What you Need From the People In Charge to explore the dynamics of power, status, and influence in the workplace. Melody shares practical strategies for managing up effectively, not by being a sycophant, but by building s…

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Understanding the Military Culture Shift with Corie Weathers 1:00:55

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Send us a text In this episode, Joe welcomes Corie Weathers, licensed professional counselor, author, and expert on military culture, to explore the shifting landscape of service, leadership, and the personal challenges faced by military members and their families. Corie shares insights from her latest book, Military Culture Shift, offering her tho…

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Building a Hall of Fame Life: David Baker on Sports, Service, and Significance 1:02:09

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! In this episode, Joe welcomes David Baker, former President & Executive Director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, to explore leadership, legacy, and the values that shape extraordinary careers. David shares lessons from his time working with NFL legends, h…

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Breaking the Myth of the Charismatic Leader with Sam Walker 1:18:39

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! In this episode, Joe welcomes Sam Walker, author of The Captain Class: A New Theory of Leadership, to dive into the world of leadership and team dynamics. Sam shares the surprising insights from his 11 years of research, studying over 25,000 teams since the…

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The Science of Better Conversations with Alison Wood Brooks 1:07:32

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! In this episode, Joe welcomes Harvard professor and author Alison Wood Brooks to discuss her groundbreaking book, Talk: The Science and Art of Being Ourselves. Together, they explore the science behind conversations and how they shape our personal and profe…

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Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth 1:05:09

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! The 25th Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth joins Joe for a candid conversation about leadership, self-awareness, and the evolving challenges of guiding the largest branch of the U.S. military. With over three decades of experience in national security…

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Rich McGuinness- More Than A Game: Lessons on Character and Legacy 51:42

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! Joe sits down with Rich McGuinness, the visionary founder of the U.S Army Bowl, to discuss how football is more than just a game—it’s a catalyst for building character, shaping lives, and creating lasting impact. Rich shares the inspiring journey of how he …

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J. Furman Daniel III- Blood, Mud, and Oil Paint 53:53

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! Joe Byerly sits down with Furman Daniel, author of Blood, Mud, and Oil Paint: The Remarkable Year That Made Winston Churchill. Together, they explore a transformative year in Churchill’s life—a time of political humiliation, personal reinvention, and the de…

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Dr. Galena Rhoades- Fighting For Your Marriage 51:45

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! In this episode, Joe Byerly sits down with Dr. Galena Rhoades, co-author of Fighting for Your Marriage, to explore the essential skills needed for strong, lasting relationships. Drawing from her extensive research, Dr. Rhoades shares practical insights on i…

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Command Sergeant Major Walter J. Zajkowski- On Leading Yourself 1:11:58

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! In this episode, Joe Byerly talks with CSM Walter J. Zajkowski, Senior Enlisted Leader of Special Operations Command Pacific. With 30 years of service, CSM Zajkowski reflects on his journey from young Ranger to senior leader, sharing lessons on leadership g…

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Stephen Riggio- The Tale of the Beati Paoli 54:29

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! In this episode, Joe sits down with Stephen Riggio, former CEO of Barnes & Noble, to uncover the personal journey that led him to translate Sicilian Avengers, an epic historical novel set in 18th-century Sicily. But this is more than a conversation about a …

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General Randy A. George- Transforming in Contact 49:25

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! The 41st Chief of Staff of the Army invites Joe to the Pentagon for a discussion on innovation, leadership, and the continuous transformation needed to keep the Army at the forefront of modern warfare. General George shares insights from his recent experien…

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The Power of Roles and Impactful Career Moves with Sarah Friar 27:17

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In this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Sarah Friar, CFO of OpenAI and former CEO of Nextdoor. Sarah shares her impressive career journey from engineering in Northern Ireland, to McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, and various leadership roles, nota…

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Joseph McCormack- How to Quit Being a Scattered Leader 55:34

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! Joe McCormack returns to the show to discuss his newest book: Quiet Works: Making Silence the Secret Ingredient of the Workday . Together, Joe and Joe explore how quiet time enhances leadership, reduces distractions, and improves communication. They share i…

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Power Moves in FinTech with James da Costa 20:06

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In this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by James da Costa, co-founder of Fingo Africa, and also author of the book Fintech Wars: Tech Titans, Complex Crypto and the Future of Money. James relays his journey growing up in Sheffield, England, …

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Chase Jarvis- Quit Playing it Safe! 1:07:04

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! In this episode, Joe welcomes Chase Jarvis, a creative powerhouse, entrepreneur, and author of Never Play It Safe. Chase shares how his own journey, from professional soccer aspirations to becoming a world-renowned photographer, taught him that real growth …

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Jack Carr- The Untold Origin Story of the War on Terror 52:09

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! Joe Byerly welcomes back Jack Carr, former Navy SEAL and bestselling author to discuss his first nonfiction work, Targeted Beirut, which explores the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing, a pivotal moment in U.S. military history and the War on Terror. Together, th…

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Breaking Through Stereotypes and Building Success with Christine Hung 22:05

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In this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Christine Hung, VP, Head of Client Solutions - Real-world Evidence. Christine shares her experiences as an Asian immigrant from Taiwan with an exemplary career in data science and analytics. Christi…

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Erin Wade- Mac & Cheese, Mental Health, and Managing Teams 1:02:32

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! Erin Wade, founder and former CEO of Homeroom, a mac-and-cheese restaurant in Oakland, to discuss her latest book: The Mac and Cheese Millionaire: Building a Better Business by Thinking Outside the Box and her journey from being an unfulfilled attorney to a…

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Scaling AI Startups and the Power of Networking with Omar Shaya 25:56

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In this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Omar Shaya, the founder of MultiOn, an AI company that develops autonomous agents. Omar shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Syria and studying computer science in Germany to working at t…

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Jacob Cool- Finding the Strength to Move Forward 52:37

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Send us a text On June 17, 2020, while deployed to Afghanistan, Jacob Cool was woken at 2 a.m. with the devastating news of his 16-year-old son’s sudden death due to an undiagnosed heart condition. In the aftermath of this tragedy, Jacob grappled with the overwhelming pain and questioned his own will to live, reflecting on how he avoided becoming a…

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The Power of Persuasive Leadership with Gina Bianchini 28:33

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In this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by Gina Bianchini, CEO & Co-Founder Mighty Networks. Gina brings her expertise on how effective communication can elevate your leadership. Drawing fascinating parallels between political figures and st…

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Guy Kawasaki- Do Good Shit 52:02

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Send us a text The FTGN Merch Store is Live!! Help Support the site with official FTGN Gear! Join Joe as he sits down with Silicon Valley legend Guy Kawasaki, author of Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference. In this episode, they dive into what it truly means to “Do Good Shit” and how to make a lasting impact on the…