Best Katie Davey Podcasts (2025)

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Common Mistakes in Leading Transformational Change: Linda Ackerman 29:59

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Here are three provocative questions that arise from this Change Signal conversation with Dr. Linda Ackerman Anderson: What if change were treated like finance? Are your leaders modelling the change — or just managing it? And what hidden costs are you paying for “too much change, too fast”? For forty-plus years, Linda has studied what actually dera…

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Are You Pretending Change Has No Cost? Paulo Pisano 35:45

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Here are three big questions that arise from this Change Signal conversation with Paulo Pisano: Is complexity masking your real priorities?; What sacrifices are you pretending aren’t happening?; and How are you building protagonist mindsets? Paulo Pisano, CHRO at Booking.com, has spent his career leading transformation in large, global organization…

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Militarie Gun's Ian Shelton x Alternative Press 54:21

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Militarie Gun frontman Ian Shelton opens up with Editor-in-Chief Anna Zanes, unpacking the band's latest album, God Save The Gun—which chronicles Shelton's turbulent struggle, and reckoning, with his addiction. They discuss the complicated love affair between art and pain, making an "emotion-forward" album, and what's next for Militarie Gun.…

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A Fresh Take on Courage for Change: Dave Ulrich 29:53

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Here are three provocative questions that emerge from this Change Signal conversation with Dave Ulrich: Why do so many leaders know what to do in change but fail to actually do it? If change is always messy and iterative, how can leaders set expectations without killing momentum? What does it really take to lead through paradox instead of choosing …

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Are You Your Own Saboteur? Kirstin Ferguson 29:44

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Here are three provocative questions that emerge from this Change Signal conversation with Kirstin Ferguson: Why does character matter more than competence when it comes to inspiring transformation? Do everyday leadership moments shape culture more than big, staged gestures? What happens when leaders ask better questions instead of always giving an…

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The Hidden Politics of Change Leadership: Dan Pontefract 28:32

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Dan Pontefract’s three big insights on modern change mastery and leading meaningful organizational transformation: Managing up is a critical part of change leadership, and there are smarter ways to do it; Culture isn’t “soft” — it’s the real work of change and can’t be delegated away; and Purpose, balance, and generational shifts are forces shaping…

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TLEL: Ep 11 - Sparking Joy, Dammit (w/ David Price) 41:17

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NYC & Cbus guy David Z Price is on the pod! Late show host (Dave Night) and improviser (Anonymous Secrets Show @ The Nest) talks cities, comedy, family, and work-life balance challenges on the show this week. Subscribe to TLEL anywhere you get your pods! Tough Love Easy Love @toughloveeasylove Tara DeFrancisco @taradefrancisco David Price @davidzpr…

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Is Your Exec Team BORED of change? Probably. Kate Lye 16:30

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Here are three provocative questions that emerge from this Change Signal conversation with Kate Lye: Why do executive teams excel at functional expertise but falter at systems thinking? Can CEOs transform their organizations without first transforming themselves? What happens if change leaders never secure permission to call out executive sabotage?…

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Does Insubordination Help or Hinder Change? Todd Kashdan 30:06

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Here are three provocative questions that arise from this Change Signal conversation with Todd Kashdan: Are you cooperating too much for change to succeed? What personal costs are you willing to pay for principled rebellion? Why do people hide their real beliefs just to fit in? My friend Todd Kashdan, psychology professor and author of The Art of I…

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TLEL: Ep 10 - Don't Stop Believin' (w/ Amy Crawford) 48:09

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You heard it here - old friend (and ex) Amy Crawford is on the pod for episode 10. Easily a favorite, these two take on the challenge of performing in front of a crowd (and curiosities on which karaoke song is best for a TLEL pod fan). AC + TD also talk about spontaneity, readiness, how humor is paramount, the quest of evolving relationships, and g…

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The Hidden Rituals of Change: Michael Norton 29:54

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By Michael Bungay Stanier

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TLEL: Ep 9 - Party Foul (w/ Alexx Stanton) 54:12

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TLEL Ep 8 - Unmuting & Sharing Your Most Authentic Self (with Ren Q) 52:04

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New pal Ren Q is on the show in this delightful, thought-provoking, and compassion-filled episode 8 (a bonus episode, two in one week)! Tara and Ren chat about connection to unlikely humans, the cost and occasional good of emotional labor, and the healing properties of comedy. Ren is a comedian and trans-activist taking his show concept “Here To Pe…

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The Four Change Friction Traps: Loran Nordgren 31:23

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Here are three big questions that Loran Nordgren asks in the question for modern change mastery: Are you accidentally creating resistance by making your ideas sound too revolutionary? What if the anxieties you're avoiding are exactly what you need to address? Why does pushing harder on change often make things worse? Loran Nordgren, a behavioural t…

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TLEL Ep 7 - 100 Percent (Social) (with Hilary Buchanan) 1:10:13

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TD’s wonderful friend Hilary Buchanan is on the pod this episode - a playful (and thoughtful!) dive into what it means to be an artist, how it feels to get direct feedback as an athlete, giving up people-pleasing and much more on this episode of TLEL! Their viewer/listener question from “Ella” is about walking the tightrope of meaningful social med…

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Power Literacy for Change Leaders: Larissa Conte 34:28

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Here’s what Larissa Conte asks us about modern change mastery: Is “power” something that’s learned and usable? What might happen if we focused on possibilities rather than problems? How can you expand your ability to handle more success “wattage”? My guest Larissa Conte calls herself a "power alchemist" — which will either intrigue you or make you …

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TLEL Ep 6 - Screw It! (w/ LT Thornton) 39:01

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Laughs and a heartfelt chat on this episode with TD and the delightful LT Thornton (and boy, will he hate that there's a compliment in the podcast byline!); On this episode, a lot of talkin' comedy and improv, but also about stepping into whatever field they like with the awareness that the beautiful things you have now are to be appreciated and ad…

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Spiritual Cramp's Michael Bingham x Alternative Press 1:20:26

2M ago1:20:26

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Spiritual Cramp's Michael Bingham sits down with Editor-in-Chief Anna Zanes for an exclusive interview. Together, they discuss the Bay Area punk band's unique sound — an angsty, energetic fusion of dub, post-punk, ska and indie rock. The frontman opens up about his personal and creative journey from addiction and violence to sobriety and self-estee…

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How to 3x Training Results: Chris Taylor 16:48

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Here are three big questions that arise from this Change Signal conversation with Chris Taylor: Are your high-stakes moments sabotaging skill development? Why practice once when you could daily? What if home practice beats workplace training? My friend Chris Taylor, founder of Actionable, has spent eighteen years obsessing over what Bob Sutton call…

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TLEL Ep 5 - Haters vs. Joy (with Anna Przy) 49:36

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TD and her new pal Anna Przy (of the internet) talk making people feel good, mental health check ins during these wild times, Anna’s step into live comedy, and much more on this episode of TLEL! Their viewer/listener question is about doing what you love to feel authentic and side-stepping haters who aren’t ready-to-love along the way. Subscribe to…

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Why Curiosity Drives Change Capacity: Scott D. Anthony 20:13

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Here are three big questions that arise from this Change Signal conversation with Scott D. Anthony: What's systematically killing curiosity in your organization? Can you hold your team in that sweet spot between comfort and chaos? And Are your excuses actually avoiding the real work of transformation? Scott D. Anthony, Clinical Professor of Busines…

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TLEL: Episode 4 - No Contact Plz (w/ Thot Thoughts / Rochelle Collins & Bridjet Mendyuk) 38:06

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The ladies of Thot Thoughts join Tara in the studio to discuss their new pod - AND whether it is okay to opt out of relationships that might not be best for you - but then be sorta pissed about it.By toughloveeasylove

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How to Plan for Resistance: Lisa Reynolds 20:29

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Here are three big questions that arise from this Change Signal conversation with Lisa Reynolds: Are you actually enabling resistance? When did you last grieve something? How many individual changes are you actually managing? Lisa Reynolds leads change management at Christus Health, where her small team punches way above their weight across a massi…

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TLEL: Episode 3 - Makin' Friends as Grownups (w/ Bethany Davey) 1:03:17

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Tara and Bethany discuss just how in the heck to make friends as an adult.By toughloveeasylove

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Training's Biggest Blind Spot Revealed: Julie Dirksen 27:09

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Julie Dirksen’s three key insights about modern change mastery: most training fails because it ignores immediate relevance; organizational change temporarily destroys people's competence and professional identity; corporate learning only addresses logic while ignoring the emotional brain that actually drives decisions. Julie Dirksen joins me to dis…

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TLEL: Episode 2 - Imposter Syndrome (with Katie K.) 26:04

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Tara goes a-streamin' and chats with LA based comic Katie K.!By toughloveeasylove

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TLEL: Episode 1 - Coyotes + Cottages (w/Rance Rizzutto) 21:16

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Tara launches the pod, gives an overview, and kicks it off strong with her ride-or-die first guest Rance Rizzutto.By toughloveeasylove

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Tough Love | Easy Love Trailer 1:17

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From Comedy Performer + sardonic peptalk-giver Tara DeFrancisco, TLEL is delighted to surround you with love and give it to you straight on this pod! With the help of pals old and new, TD chats through both the soft and brassy takes on caller/submitted listener’s advice-seeking questions.By toughloveeasylove

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Your Brain on Change: Prof Dan Cable 24:14

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Here are three big questions that arise from this Change Signal conversation with Dan Cable: Are you leading with fear-based management?; How much "freedom within the frame" are you offering? and How do you use dopamine to best fuel your change efforts? Dan Cable, Professor of Organizational Behaviour at London Business School, argues that as the w…

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Three Paths Through Failure. A CEO, a counsellor, a consultant 21:59

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A CEO, a counsellor, and a consultant share a key question each about change: How do you really make things safe for people? Could powerlessness actually, ironically, be a superpower? What’s the difference between guardrails and control layers? What if everything you know about leading change is backwards? Garry Ridge turned WD-40 into a global phe…

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Should You Lie About Change? Michael Bungay Stanier solo episode 23:18

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The three key insights from this episode: change is orienteering through unknown territory, not following a GPS route; organizations are addicted to efficiency when they desperately need experimentation; and the best experiments are designed to fail safely, not succeed predictably. I'm diving solo into why small experiments might be the only sane a…

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Our 200th Episode Extravaganza! 1:48:16

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The crew celebrates eight years and two hundred episodes! PLAYERS: Jacob McCourt (Bluesky) Michael Ruffolo (Twitter) Moe Murtadi (Twitter) Katie Lesperance (Bluesky) Flora Merigold (Bluesky) Travis Colenutt (Bluesky) SHOW NOTES: 0:00 – Housekeeping 3:40 – We Reminisce 16:30 – Voicemails from You! 24:30 – The Locks for the Essential List of LBGC G…

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Are Your Meetings Killing Change? Keith McCandless 25:57

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Keith McCandless’s three key insights: meetings fail because we use five invisible patterns that systematically exclude people; anyone can facilitate breakthrough conversations using simple rules, no charisma required; and boosting both autonomy and responsibility simultaneously creates wildly productive teams. Most change leaders know meetings suc…

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AFI's Davey Havok x Alternative Press 1:01:23

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AFI's Davey Havok sits down with Editor-in-Chief Anna Zanes for an exclusive interview. Together, they discuss origins — those of the band's new album, of Havok as an artist, and his love of — or need for — art. The two unravel what AFI have lost, and gained, over three decades as a band. Havok opens up about his connection with the characters of M…

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Why Stories Matter More: Jennifer Garvey Berger 29:56

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Jennifer Garvey Berger’s three key insights: connectivity matters more than individual talent in complex systems; small experiments beat both over-planning and paralysis; and stories are legitimate measures of change before numbers shift. If you've ever had a change plan that hasn't quite gone according to plan (and honestly, who hasn't?), this con…

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Can You Change Yesterday's People? Mark Surman, Mozilla 29:56

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Mark Surman’s three key insights: spending years wrestling with whether your foundational values still make sense; accepting that legacy teams can't build the future, so you need separate structures; and mastering the ability to think across different timescales simultaneously. Mark Surman, Mozilla's president, shares the messy reality of transform…

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Travis Barker and Yellowcard x Alternative Press 34:39

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On this podcast, we're taking you behind the scenes of our cover stories—delivering the unedited, unfiltered interviews—and more. In this exclusive interview, Ryan Key and Sean Mackin of Yellowcard talk through the making of their brand new album—their first full-length since reuniting. They get into what it was like collaborating with Blink-182's …

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Linkin Park x Alternative Press 46:25

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Linkin Park sit down with AP’s Editor-in-Chief, Anna Zanes, for an exclusive interview. Mike Shinoda, along with bassist Dave Farrell and new lead vocalist Emily Armstrong, unraveled the meaning of legacy — what it means to be a part of one, and to join one along the way — while also looking forward, and forging ahead. We talk about what’s at the v…

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Lucy Dacus and Katie Gavin x Alternative Press 23:10

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Lucy Dacus & Katie Gavin sit down for an unfiltered, intimate conversation that dives deep into songwriting, lust, love, and the complexities of creating vulnerable art in 2025. From honest thoughts on their music, friendship, and identity to their funniest moments, this interview is one you won’t forget. In this exclusive chat, the two artists unp…

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Is Your Organization Change Allergic? Anne Gotte 26:22

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Three key insights from Anne Gotte: change management is as outdated as "personnel" organizations must diagnose their change allergies before attempting transformation; and leaders need to embrace clumsy imperfection while providing clear direction. Anne Gotte is SVP Global Talent & Organization Effectiveness at Mondelēz and she brings refreshing h…

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Start with the Gnarliest Problem: Rodney Evans 36:59

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Three key insights: Change work isn't transformative anymore—it's operational; your organization does everything the same dysfunctional way; and everyone secretly benefits from broken patterns. My guest, Rodney Evans from TheReady, has abandoned talking about "adaptability" because people's eyes glaze over. Instead, she starts every conversation wi…

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The Imperfection Advantage: Charles Conn 34:01

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Could it be that your strategic planning is actually paralyzing you, your biggest critics hold the keys to breakthrough innovation, and the military metaphors you're using to lead change are fundamentally broken? Charles Conn, former McKinsey partner, former Head of Rhodes House, and current chair of Patagonia's board, brings a provocative challeng…

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How Many Times Should You Fight Your Boss? Molly Graham 26:21

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Discover why emotional "monsters" sabotage change projects, learn the "fight it three times" rule for managing upwards, and understand why grief is the most overlooked emotion in transformation work. Molly Graham has scaled teams at Google and Meta, and now runs Glue Club for startup operators. She brings hard-won wisdom about the messy human side …

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Finding The Real Constraint: Dan Heath 10:19

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Why does nobody care about your billion-dollar vision, what can Chick-fil-A teach you about bottlenecks, and how does fixing one problem always create another? Dan Heath drops some astute and provocative truths about change leadership that'll make you rethink and reset your approach to change. First up: your carefully crafted corporate vision proba…

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199: Interview with Karla Zimonja & Davey Wreden 1:28:42

5M ago1:28:42

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Jacob interviews Karla and Zimonja from Ivy Road about their experience building the characters, world, and gameplay systems of their recent release, Wanderstop. PLAYERS: Jacob McCourt (Bluesky) SPECIAL GUESTS: Davey Wreden (Bluesky) Karla Zimonja (Bluesky) SHOW NOTES: 0:00 – Housekeeping 2:00 – Intro 4:30 – Prototypes & Inspirations 7:00 – Appro…

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The Easiest Change Strategy: Roy Baumeister 10:51

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Most change programs get the sequence backwards; uncertainty secretly sabotages willpower; and using your non-dominant hand might triple your success rate. My guest, Roy Baumeister, is one of psychology's rock stars, and he's spent decades studying what actually works when it comes to willpower and behaviour change. Turns out, we've (mostly) been d…

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Beyond Resilience: Shatterproof: Dr. Tasha Eurich 30:56

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What if the pain you're pushing through is actually the data you need; resilience programs are burning billions on the wrong problem; and there's a psychological theory that could transform your change work, but almost no one in business knows about it? Here's the uncomfortable truth: we're living in a "chaos era" of chronic, compounding stress tha…

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The Three Voices Sabotaging Change: Otto Scharmer 26:00

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Could it be that the biggest barrier to change isn't resistance from others, but three voices in your own head? And what if taking action too quickly is actually making everything worse? Otto Scharmer, creator of Theory U and MIT lecturer, reveals why most transformation efforts fail at the deepest level. The problem isn't strategy or resources—it'…

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198: PAX East 2025 Mega Show 2:14:30

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Jacob, Katie, Travis and Flora have returned from Boston and built the list of their favourite games from PAX East 2025. PLAYERS: Jacob McCourt (Bluesky) Travis Colenutt (Bluesky) Katie Lesperance (Bluesky) Flora Merigold (Bluesky) Web: LeftBehindGame.Club | Twitter: @LeftBehindClub | Bluesky: leftbehindgameclub.bsky.social SHOW NOTES: 0:00 – Int…

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Trust: Your Change Leader Superpower? Rachel Botsman 28:51

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Learn why trust is contextual, resistance signals engagement, and successfully navigating change requires embracing uncertainty. In this episode of Change Signal, I dive deep with Rachel Botsman, the world's expert on trust and Oxford University fellow, to explore how trust enables change — and how change can damage trust. Rachel challenges us to i…