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Mike Figliuolo ponders on why critical thinking is becoming increasingly important and how to maximize your critical thinking skills.   You'll Learn: Why slowing down will help you better solve problems How to differentiate facts from judgments How to use the 5 “whys” and the 7 “so whats” to think more clearly about causes and effects   About Mike: Mike Figliuolo is the Managing Director of thoughtLEADERS, a consulting and training firm that helps leaders think better. He’s authored numerous books on leadership, thinking, and communication.He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served as a commissioned officer in the Army. He then joined McKinsey and Company as

Actor and comedian Rob Huebel talks with Marc about getting his start in improv comedy just as the fabled UCB Theater was getting off the ground.

Pete lists some of his favorite things this year for people who want to be more awesome at their jobs.   View links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/bf18

First, Marc sits down with filmmaker Kasper Collin and musician Bennie Maupin to talk about the documentary I Called Him Morgan. Then blues rocker Jimmie Vaughan jams in the garage.

FranklinCovey Chief People Officer Todd Davis shares the firm’s discoveries on proven best practices for building more effective work relationships.   You'll Learn: How to see others more clearly A master tactic to get better feedback from your colleagues The most common mistakes that destroy work relationships   About Todd: Todd Davis is the author of FranklinCovey’s Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work. With over 30 years of experience in human resources, talen t development, executive recruiting, sales, and marketing, Davis serves as FranklinCovey’s chief people officer and executive vice president, res

Professor Brenda Bailey-Hughes explores the scientific connections between positivity and being a better performer at work.   You'll Learn: The real science behind the power of positivity How to halt compulsive worrying Power words for positivity   About Brenda: Brenda Bailey-Hughes teaches communication and leadership skills at the Kelley School of Business undergrad program. She also teaches global leadership and emerging markets for Kelley Direct, the working professionals’ MBA program. She’s authored 8 LinkedIn Learning courses. She specializes in communication training  and coaching for Fortune 500 executives – such as P&G, Samsung, Cummins, a

Comedian Christina Paszitsky talks with Marc about motherhood, philosophy, bad comedy club hotels, and MTV Road Rules, on which she was a contestant.

Professional boxer and physics student Ed Latimore teaches how to stop caring about what other people think and stoke the fires of motivation.   You'll Learn: How human behavior is subject to the laws of momentum How to find motivation when it seems elusive Why it’s better to focus on the process rather than the outcome   About Ed: Ed Latimore is a professional boxer, adult physics student at Duquesne University, a veteran of the United States Army National Guard, chess player, and author. Millions have learned from Ed's insights at his blog, "The Mind and Fist" at mindandfist.com. He

News anchor-writer-actor-author Lawrence O'Donnell joins Marc in the garage to talk about Boston, Washington, DC, and times that have tested America.

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No-Pay MBA guru Laurie Pickard explains Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and reveals precisely how to get quality education for under $1,000.   You'll Learn: All about MOOCs! What they are, where to find them, and how to pick the winners How to use Loss Aversion to avoid quitting online courses How to build a prestigious network without going to a prestigious university   About Laurie: When some of the most prestigious business schools in the world began providing free versions of their courses online, Laurie Pickard saw an opportunity to get the business education she had long desired, at a fraction of the typical MBA price tag. Her “No-Pay MBA”

Communications consultant Frances Cole Jones shares her best strategies to address her clients’ most pressing questions.   You'll Learn: How to tell if you’re a boring speaker...and what do about it. The key word that instantly makes your message more engaging Another power word that increases listener buy-in from 60 to 94%   About Frances: Prior to founding Cole Media Management Frances worked first as a nursery school teacher and then as an editor of commercial nonfiction in NYC. Being a teacher helped hone her negotiating skills (If you can handle 12 toddlers you can handle any CEO.). Her experience helping authors find their voices is something she uses with all her clients to ensure they

Marc talks with rock legend Kim Deal from the bands The Breeders and The Pixies.

Gary Morton reveals the key ingredients to the “secret sauce” allowing teams to be at the top 1% of their fields.   You'll Learn: The first steps toward achieving clarity of purpose How to spark empowered obsession in your team Guidelines for unleashing your group’s creativity   About Gary: Gary Morton graduated from West Point with honors and had a five-year career as a tank officer, the highlight of which was being part of an extraordinary unit that achieved unprecedented results at the US Army's grueling National Training Center—the only unit to ever win every simulated battle it fought. Morton completed a master's degree, also with honors, from the University of Southern California, and tr

Marc talks with garage rocker John Dwyer, founding member of Thee Oh Sees, about the need for noise.

Fellow podcaster Donald Kelly reveals keys to being more persuasive, building influence, and hustling everyday.   You'll Learn: Principles of sales that everyone can use to become more influential Two strategies to overcome the fear of rejection Approaches for making an effective cold call or email   About Donald: Donald Kelly evangelizes effective ways for salespeople and entrepreneurs to find more qualified prospects, close more deals and make more money. He does this through motivating sales training, online courses, one-on-one coaching, workshops, seminars and dynamic keynote presentations.   View transcript, show notes, and links at

Health entrepreneur Cate Stillman shares wisdom on how you can inject more energy in your day to day to become more productive.   You'll Learn: A small tweak in your eating habits that makes you feel much better the next day Why and how to deliver a self-massage How reducing stimulation leads to increasing energy   About Cate: Cate empowers thrive-seekers to uplevel their health, their careers, and their lives in real time. She also teaches wellness pros to grow their impact and their income. Cate created Yogahealer.com in 2001 and has since helped thousands of people thrive in their health, their families, and their communities. Cate splits her time

Jenna Fischer sits down with Marc in the garage to talk about the challenges of being a working actor, even after being on a hit sitcom for eight years.

Kelly Hoey dismantles networking misconceptions and share how you can make connections effectively.   You'll Learn: Why networking is more important now than ever before How to come up with better ice breakers than the weather How to present yourself optimally on social media   About Kelly: J. Kelly Hoey is a writer, investor, connector and networking expert, lauded everywhere from Forbes (“1 of 5 Women Changing the World of VC/Entrepreneurship”) to Fast Company (“25 Smartest Women On Twitter”). A columnist for Inc.com, she’s appeared on CNBC’s Power Pitch, and as an influencer, her clients include Comcast, Turnstone and Capital One.   View transcript, s

Blues master John Hammond joins Marc in the garage to talk about his prolific musical output. Plus, old buddy Michael Rapaport stops by.