Welcome to the People and Projects Podcast, where we provide interviews and insights to help you lead people and deliver projects. Since 2009, this show is brought to you by speaker, author, and executive coach Andy Kaufman. If you're looking for insights on project management, leadership, and how AI influences both of those, you've come to the right place! And if you hold a project management certification, you can even earn free PDUs for listening!
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PPP 434 | The Surprising Benefits of Bad English in Leadership, with Valerie Fridland
jeudi 5 septembre 2024 • Durée 57:57
Summary
In this episode, Andy welcomes sociolinguist Valerie Fridland to discuss her new book Like, Literally, Dude: Arguing for the Good in Bad English. They explore the significance of language use in leadership, including the use of filler words, intensifiers, and vocal fry. She challenges the notion that filler words should be eliminated, highlighting their cognitive and communicative benefits. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the complexities of language and its role in effective communication.
It's a fun discussion about language that will have you laughing, for sure, but also leaving the conversation with insights to help you lead more effectively at work (and at home).
Sound Bites
"Probably the best answer is I know enough about other languages to order a beer in those languages and that's pretty much probably all you need."
"But it's also on the other side that when we're letting ourselves get distracted by those speech features (filler words), and then we're dismissing what they have to say because of something we don't like, we're also doing something wrong."
"I said I study vowel movements. He heard bowel movements and thought I was a gastroenterologist."
"If parents are worried about the way their kids talk, just show really good interest in trying to copy it and they'll never say it in front of you again."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:21 Start Of Interview
03:34 Language And Social Identity
06:56 The Evolution Of Language And Social Identity
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Talent Triangle: Power Skills
Topics: project management, leadership, language, social identity, filler words, communication, vocal fry, gendered speech, linguistic diversity, parenting
PPP 433 | The Power of Curiosity and Learning with Michelle LaBrosse
vendredi 30 août 2024 • Durée 51:37
Summary
In this episode, Andy interviews Michelle Labrosse, the founder and Chief Cheetah of Cheetah Learning. They discuss Michelle's career journey, the importance of learning and focus, and her approach to accelerated learning. Michelle shares insights on removing hurdles in learning, dealing with information overload and distractions, and achieving mastery. She emphasizes the importance of thorough project assessment and planning, as well as the need for continuous learning and curiosity. Throughout the discussion, she shares personal anecdotes and practical tips for effective project management.
Sound Bites
"I was thrown from the car. So I think that now they would label me Asperger's but I wasn't Asperger's. I had a brain injury."
"When you teach people how to be good at test taking, you open up a whole world for them."
"We do a lot with anxiety. We have a lot of people saying they cured my test anxiety."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:45 Start of Interview
01:48 Michelle's Early Life and Family Influence
03:03 Discovering and Overcoming a Brain Injury
07:14 The Impact of 'Do What You Are'
14:16 What Makes Learning Fast, Easy, and Fun?
27:53 Project Management Tips for Beginners
28:54 Understanding Project Risks
29:07 The Importance of Stakeholders
29:13 Resources and Self-Assessment
30:50 Curiosity and Humility in Project Management
Prepare to Pass Your Project Management Certification Exam
We regularly help people just like you prepare and pass their PMP and CAPM certification exams. If you or someone you know is thinking about pursuing project management certification, contact us! We'd love to help you earn your credential. Learn more and enroll at .
PPP 424 | Project Management Trends You Can't Ignore, with Karla Eidem
vendredi 12 juillet 2024 • Durée 35:58
Summary
In this episode, Andy interviews Karla Eidem, the Managing Director of North America region at Project Management Institute (PMI). The discussion focuses on the latest trends and developments in project management. They explore the evolution of project managers from executing technical aspects to becoming strategic partners in organizations. They also discuss the shift towards hybrid and agile approaches in project management and the impact of different work arrangements on team collaboration and project performance. Finally, they also touch on the role of AI in project management and the resources offered by PMI to support project professionals.
If you're looking for insights on how to keep up with the latest trends in leading and delivering projects, this episode is for you!
Sound Bites
"The role of the PMs has definitely shifted away from executing the technical aspects of a project to a strategic partner in the organization."
"Project managers must also be adaptable and resilient to the well ever-changing business environment and be very competent in risk management."
"A good project manager should know which tools to pull from their PM toolbox almost like a mechanic knowing what to do."
"Work location does not have a negative impact on project performance. In fact, project performance rates for in-person, hybrid, and remote work actually yield similar results."
"We need to be better storytellers. If we're not able to communicate effectively the value of what we do, then it'll be hard for the leaders of their organizations to even understand why they need to invest in project management."
"A hybrid approach is actually gaining ground as the fit-for-purpose approach."
"Performance levels are comparable for hybrid, agile, and predictive approaches."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:24 Start of Interview
04:39 How to Decide Between Traditional and Hybrid Approaches
11:15 Findings About Remote, Hybrid, and In-Person Work
14:41 Karla's Personal Experience With Remote Work
16:45 Mobile Devices and Productivity
19:56 How AI is Transforming Project Management
25:00 Strategies for Continuous Learning Despite Busy Schedules
28:56 Communicating the Value of Investing in Project Management
Learn More AI for Project Managers and Leaders
PPP 423 | The Hidden Cost of Bad Team Habits and How to Fix Them, with author Charlie Gilkey
mardi 9 juillet 2024 • Durée 56:25
Summary
In this episode, Andy talks with Charlie Gilkey, author of Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results. They discuss how small, often overlooked habits shape team culture and performance. The conversation explores practical approaches for enhancing team dynamics, instilling a sense of belonging, improving decision-making, and addressing everyday 'broken printers' in both professional and familial settings.
Charlie shares personal insights from his military upbringing and passion for team-based success, emphasizing that effective change and leadership start at the local team level. This is a practical and engaging discussion that will help you lead your team to the next level of success.
Sound Bites
"Time in, erodes awareness of."
"Be the teammate you want your teammates to be."
"Belonging is a macro word that includes feeling appreciated at work, feeling like your contributions and perspective matter, that you have moral and functional trust."
"We do it because it's the right thing and because this is how we want to be together and, oh by the way, it has these amazing other benefits."
"I would rather over-index on caring."
"So many families have a daily 'broken printer' that's called the 'getting to school runaround'."
"None of us show up at work and opt-in to the CC thread from hell."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:44 Start of Interview
05:36 The Broken Printer Metaphor
08:43 How We Encourage the CC Thread from Hell
12:21 Team Dynamics
14:56 What If You're Not a Senior Leader?
19:27 Number One Rule of Being a Great Teammate
21:18 Building Belonging Habits
30:14 The Importance of Small Gestures
38:34 Applying Team Habits to Families
44:48 Wrap-up
45:24 Andy Comments After the Interview
50:17 Outtakes
Learn More
You can learn more about Charlie and his books at . Contact Charlie to learn how to buy a box of books for you and your team.
Project Management Courses
PPP 422 | Project Manager Productivity Hacks, with Nigel Creaser
vendredi 5 juillet 2024 • Durée 57:19
Summary
In this episode, Andy interviews Nigel Creaser, an active project professional and author of the book Project Manager Productivity Hacks. Nigel shares insights from his career and discusses strategies for managing interruptions and improving productivity. They also touch on the use of mobile devices and AI tools in project management.
Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for project managers to go beyond technical skills and prioritize the human aspect of their work.
Sound Bites
"Productivity isn't about winning. It's not like a sport... It's more like yoga and that you can always be a bit more stretched."
"Project management, I think, is messy, and we try to control the mess rather than go with the flow with the mess and kind of direct it."
(Nigel, about being a podcaster) "I try to be that person who's being cheeky and getting free consultancy."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:23 Start of Interview
01:58 Nigel's Backstory
06:26 How Nigel Seeks to Minimize Interruptions
11:18 Nigel's Advice About Email
16:45 Mobile Devices and Productivity
21:38 How Nigel and Andy are Using AI
31:02 Project Management Lessons Nigel Has Learned
36:29 Career Advice from Nigel's Journey
45:31 About the Sunday Lunch Project Manager Podcast
49:15 Wrap-Up
49:34 Andy Comments After the Interview
51:55 Outtakes
Learn More
You can learn more about Nigel, his books, and his Sunday Lunch Project Manager Podcast at NigelCreaser.com.
If you'd like more on this subject, check out:
Episode 346 with Donna Gregorio. It's another in the trenches episode, and
Project Management for Students
PPP 421 | A Leader's Guide to More and Better Sleep, with sleep specialist Dr. Bijoy John
mardi 2 juillet 2024 • Durée 37:48
Summary
In this episode, Andy dives deep into the world of sleep with Dr. Bijoy John, author of Nobody's Sleeping: Seven Proven Sleep Strategies for Better Health. Dr. John shares his personal journey with sleep issues, discusses the widespread impact of poor sleep on health and performance, and offers practical advice for improving sleep quality.
Do you have trouble getting to sleep? Or wake up in the night have trouble getting back to sleep? From the importance of naps to the dangers of screen time before bed, this episode covers a wide range of sleep-related topics relevant to professionals and parents alike.
Sound Bites
"Society as a whole is operating on sleep debt and the main culprit there is your phone."
"A workforce that is well rested performs better, makes less mistakes, tends to have better mental health so they're less anxious, and less defensive."
"So the key here is the nap should be only for 30, maximum 40 minutes because you're following your biorhythm. This is a bio hack."
"The bedroom is only for sex and sleeping, not for snoring or worrying."
"I believe by sleeping better, the world can be a better place."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:36 Start of interview
02:49 Even NFL teams should know about naps
03:50 How lack of sleep impacts areas of our life
05:13 Cardiologists often don't realize sleep might be the problem
06:21 Dr. John's struggles with sleep
09:06 Ineffective Sleep Aids
11:11 Power Naps and Sleep Debt
12:32 Why a consistent sleep schedule is challenging
14:13 Having a consistent shutdown routine
19:37 What about when you wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep?
22:38 Try Dr. John's Vivid Imagination technique
24:07 Resources on Dr. John's website
25:00 Tips for better sleep, for parents and kids
30:39 Wrap-up
31:58 Andy's comments after the interview
Learn More AI for Project Managers and Leaders
PPP 420 | Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager, with FranklinCovey's Kory Kogon
jeudi 27 juin 2024 • Durée 53:55
Summary
In this episode, Andy interviews Kory Kogon, FranklinCovey's Vice President of Content Development, about her updated book, Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager. They discuss the prevalence of unofficial project managers in various industries, especially post-pandemic, and the unique challenges they face. Kory shares insights on foundational behaviors, clarifying expectations, stakeholder management, and risk management.
The conversation also delves into the significance of accountability and performance discussions, particularly for those leading without formal authority.
If you lead projects, regardless of your title, this discussion is for you!
Sound Bites
"We often find that at least 80% of the participants in our project management workshops don't have the word project in their title. Yet you could argue that, in many ways, we're all project managers."
"The top reasons why projects fail are unclear scope, key stakeholders wanting different things, lack of communication, not knowing the roles, having the wrong people in roles, and scope creep."
"Accountability takes on a different lens. It's not punitive. It's mutual accountability."
"A cadence of accountability sets up a team that is inspired to want to do the work."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:23 Start of Interview
02:41 In What Ways Are We All Project Managers?
05:09 The Top Reasons Why Projects Struggle
07:45 Clarifying Expectations in Projects
14:06 Identifying and Managing Stakeholders
18:40 Managing Risks in Projects
24:20 The Importance of Accountability
26:36 The Essence of Accountability in Leadership
28:03 Creating a Cadence of Accountability
31:54 Navigating Informal Authority and Performance Conversations
37:26 Clarifying Project Scope and Managing Change
43:36 Interview Wrap-Up
Learn More AI for Project Managers and Leaders
PPP 419 | How to Fix Your Boss (and Your Team), with Molly McGrath
Molly emphasizes the importance of focus management and prioritization to combat the feeling of being busy. She also shares insights on empowering women in the workplace and applying project management principles to family life. Overall, the conversation provides actionable strategies for both managers and employees to cultivate respect and increase productivity.
Sound Bites
"Blaming your boss fixes nothing. And by the way, it's easy for bosses to do the same thing."
"We don't speak up because we're afraid it'll create conflict. And by not doing it, it creates conflict."
"Busy is usually a focus problem. It might be lack of clarity or an unrealistic amount of workload. But it's often a matter of focus."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:36 Start of Interview
02:09 Molly's Backstory and Influences
04:16 Understanding Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
06:25 The Power of the Pause for Managers and Employees
10:38 The Importance of Courageous Conversations
15:04 Daily Progress Reports: Not Micromanaging, But Empowering
PPP 418 | How to Be Unoffendable, and Other Leadership Lessons About Excellence, with Randy Fox
mardi 18 juin 2024 • Durée 39:26
Summary
In this episode, Andy Kaufman interviews his friend Randy Fox about his book The Call to Excellence: Influential Leadership for Impactful Results. Randy shares the backstory of his signature story, the Silver Platter Service, and how it can apply to leadership. They discuss the pursuit of excellence and the difference between being perfect and pursuing our highest and best. They also talk about the importance of being unoffendable and open to feedback, as well as the basics of leadership, such as kindness, communication, and consistency. Randy emphasizes the need for intentional self-improvement and even how these principles apply to parenting.
Sound Bites
"The art of listening is hearing what the person is not saying."
"When you watch yourself, the film doesn't lie."
"The silver platter isn't about how we collect the trash, it's how we serve someone else and how we lead them through those projects, through those outcomes, through life."
"There's a difference between being kind and nice."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:01 Start of Interview
01:11 The Silver Platter story
03:58 What does pursuing excellence NOT mean?
06:32 The difference between surviving and thriving
07:56 Being unoffendable
14:34 Lessons from refs
17:39 About sincerity and truth
21:56 Be brilliant with the basics
24:27 How to be a better communicator
26:46 How to not get complacent with our learning
31:17 Applying these lessons as parents
33:08 Interview Wrap Up
33:40 Andy Comments After the Interview
36:49 Outtakes
Learn More
You can learn more about Randy and his book at FoxPoint.net.
If you'd like more on this subject, check out:
AI for Project Managers and Leaders
PPP 417 | Secrets to Building Your Character (and the Character of Your Team), with Mary Crossan and Bill Furlong
jeudi 13 juin 2024 • Durée 56:03
Summary
In this episode, Andy talks with Dr. Mary Crossan and Bill Furlong to discuss their book, The Character Compass. They explore the concept of character and its importance in leadership. Mary and Bill debunk myths and misconceptions about character and highlight the interconnected nature of its dimensions.
The framework they introduce consists of 11 dimensions of character, including integrity, courage, humility, and temperance. They emphasize the importance of developing these dimensions to enhance leadership effectiveness and well-being. The conversation also touches on the role of character in decision-making and the need for character development in organizations. The conversation concludes with a discussion on how parents can cultivate a culture of character in their families.
Do you want a better understanding of what character actually is? And how to develop it for you and your team? This episode is for you!
Sound Bites
"Character is actually built in these tiny decisions that we make every single day. And then it's more revealed than it is built in those moments of challenge."
"We need leaders of character, whether it's leaders of countries or organizations or project teams. Leaders of character stand out and make a difference."
"People think character is the same as personality. Character is really around observable habits of behavior."
"Anyone can learn this. Anyone can change those habits of behavior. You are not doomed to your circumstances and you are not doomed to your personality."
"Who have I become while I've been busy doing? Who am I becoming while I'm busy doing? Who do I want to become while I'm busy doing?"
"I have to find ways to be in a position where I can feel vulnerable and I can experience what it's like to make mistakes."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:28 Start of Interview
01:39 What are some ways you saw character demonstrated in your family?
With the constant stream of AI news, it's sometimes hard to grasp how these advancements can benefit us as project managers and leaders in our day-to-day work. That's why I developed our e-learning course: AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Everyday Work.
This self-guided course is designed for project managers and leaders aiming to harness AI's potential to enhance your work, streamline your workflow, and boost your productivity.
Go to ai.i-leadonline.com to learn more and join us. The feedback from the program has been fantastic. Take this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI for your team and projects.
Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!
Episode 366 with Michael Timms about his book on accountability
Episode 252 with Marcus Buckingham about the episode we discuss in this interview, and
Episode 342 with Krister Ungerbock, who uses the term TalkSHIFTS instead of habits. Though the terminology is different, the ideas are complimentary.
I would love to help you and your team level up your ability to lead and deliver. Join us for an upcoming project management masterclass! They are instructor-led, super engaging, and fine-tuned to help you and your team more confidently lead and deliver. Learn more at courses.i-leadonline.com. Thanks!
Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!
Episode 169 with Emily Luijbregts. She is also a practicing project manager and we discuss challenges and lessons about leading virtual teams.
You know how valuable it is to know how to lead and deliver projects. But students often aren't taught these skills. We've taken some of our best content on project management and put into a course Getting Stuff Done: Project Management for Students. The feedback has been so positive. Give the gift of a headstart to a student you know by going to PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/GettingStuffDone. Thanks!
Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!
You can learn more about Dr. John and his Sleep Fix Academy at SleepFixAcademy.com.
If you'd like more on this subject, check out episodes 132 and 106 with Tom Rath. Tom is the author of Eat, Move, Sleep and other books with a similar theme.
With the constant stream of AI news, it's sometimes hard to grasp how these advancements can benefit us as project managers and leaders in our day-to-day work. That's why I developed our e-learning course: AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Everyday Work.
This self-guided course is designed for project managers and leaders aiming to harness AI's potential to enhance your work, streamline your workflow, and boost your productivity.
Go to ai.i-leadonline.com to learn more and join us. The feedback from the program has been fantastic. Take this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI for your team and projects.
Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!
You can learn more about Kory and her book (and download a sample chapter) at FranklinCovey.com.
If you'd like more on this subject, check out:
Episode 405, with Gil Broza about scaling good project practices across the organization
Episode 376, with Nick Sonnenberg about his book Come Up for Air
Episode 129, with Kory about her book The Five Choices
With the constant stream of AI news, it's sometimes hard to grasp how these advancements can benefit us as project managers and leaders in our day-to-day work. That's why I developed our e-learning course: AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Everyday Work.
This self-guided course is designed for project managers and leaders aiming to harness AI's potential to enhance your work, streamline your workflow, and boost your productivity.
Go to ai.i-leadonline.com to learn more and join us. The feedback from the program has been fantastic. Take this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI for your team and projects.
Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!
Episode 410, with Ryan Hawk about his insightful book on excellence (I consider it a must-read)
Episode 366, with Michael Timms about his book on accountability, and
Episode 209, with Ron Lovett about his book on empowering your teams
With the constant stream of AI news, it's sometimes hard to grasp how these advancements can benefit us as project managers and leaders in our day-to-day work. That's why I developed our e-learning course: AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Everyday Work.
This self-guided course is designed for project managers and leaders aiming to harness AI's potential to enhance your work, streamline your workflow, and boost your productivity.
Go to ai.i-leadonline.com to learn more and join us. The feedback from the program has been fantastic. Take this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI for your team and projects.
Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!
Episode 301, with Peter Kozodoy about his book on honesty
Episode 345, with Darren Reinke about his book about being a savage leader
With the constant stream of AI news, it's sometimes hard to grasp how these advancements can benefit us as project managers and leaders in our day-to-day work. That's why I developed our e-learning course: AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Everyday Work.
This self-guided course is designed for project managers and leaders aiming to harness AI's potential to enhance your work, streamline your workflow, and boost your productivity.
Go to ai.i-leadonline.com to learn more and join us. The feedback from the program has been fantastic. Take this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI for your team and projects.
Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!
If you'd like more on this subject, check out Episode 139, with Fred Keil about his book on leadership and character.
With the constant stream of AI news, it's sometimes hard to grasp how these advancements can benefit us as project managers and leaders in our day-to-day work. That's why I developed our e-learning course: AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Everyday Work.
This self-guided course is designed for project managers and leaders aiming to harness AI's potential to enhance your work, streamline your workflow, and boost your productivity.
Go to ai.i-leadonline.com to learn more and join us. The feedback from the program has been fantastic. Take this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI for your team and projects.
Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!
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