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Going Meta25 Jan 202600:23:43

Is your business in service to the bottom line or something higher? Whichever you pick will influence the organization's culture.

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Eliciting Information11 Jan 202600:20:43

How do you get useful information from people when the very act of asking might compromise the answer? Harry offers insights from a surprising source.

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Framing07 Sep 202500:29:23

Jorge and Harry discuss how to proactively shift your mental models to get unstuck.

The Inner Game24 Aug 202500:27:00

Jorge and Harry discuss a classic book about how to avoid getting in your own way through overthinking.

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OODA Loops10 Aug 202500:29:29

Harry and Jorge discuss the implications of John Boyd's work beyond its original military context.

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AI for Leaders27 Jul 202500:24:05

Jorge and Harry discuss a book focused on using AI to lead better — and has underpinnings that align with the show's themes.

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Authentic Efforts15 Jul 202500:25:02

Harry reads a passage from a book by Robert Pirsig that raises questions about what authentic effort looks like — and the traps inherent in its trappings.

The Power of “No”29 Jun 202500:20:42

Harry gives Jorge advice on how to focus on strategically important things.

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Levels of Learning & Change15 Jun 202500:25:58

Harry explains a framework for learning and change that originated in the field of NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) — just in time for the launch of Jorge's new consultancy.

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Gall's Law01 Jun 202500:26:01

On the folly of designing complex systems in one go, from the top down.

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Planning18 May 202500:25:39

It's important to plan ahead when working on large, complex projects. Alas, some people's bias for action keeps them from undertaking what they perceive as wasteful exercise. In this episode, Harry shares an exercise that can help.

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Procrastination04 May 202500:29:32

What keeps you from doing the things you know you need to do, when you need to do them? The answers go deeper than you think.

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The Highest Goal28 Dec 202500:25:31

An end of year reflection on what motivates us to do what we do.

Quagmires20 Apr 202500:26:12

A discussion about the deep underlying causes of the turbulence we're experiencing, and how to think about our agency in the situation.

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Better Questions06 Apr 202500:20:52

How do you act effectively in times of uncertainty? One way is by asking yourself better questions. In this conversation, Harry shares a framework to do just that.

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- Masters of Uncertainty by Rich Diviney
- 8 1/2
- Cascading Choices Framework by Roger Martin

Chesterton's Fence23 Mar 202500:23:52

Implementing changes – especially irreversible and potentially catastrophic changes – requires humility and understanding. In this conversation, we discuss Chesterton's fence and the art of mindful change-making.

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Strategic Priorities09 Mar 202500:21:52

Acting skillfully entails choosing the right thing to do at any given moment. But these actions must also serve higher-level goals. In this conversation, we explore the relationship between both levels of priorities.

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Mental Models23 Feb 202500:28:34

Mental models are key to thinking and acting skillfully. But the phrase "mental models" itself has several meanings. In this conversation, we explore models of mental models – and land on one with practical implications for your life.

Beyond Data09 Feb 202500:35:58

Relying solely on data for decisions is limiting; integrating intuition and diverse insights enhances judgment and outcomes.

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Unprecedented26 Jan 202500:35:01

Harry shares an extreme personal experience in service to exploring the question: How can we act skillfully in unfamiliar circumstances? 

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Self-Deception12 Jan 202500:25:10

Exploring the balance between self-deception and reality in goal setting and navigating chaos in professional settings.

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Having a Vision14 Dec 202500:25:16

A reading from an unexpected source leads to a discussion about the importance of having a clear vision.

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Listening30 Nov 202500:28:18

Our running conversation goes meta after Harry reads from a book about how to listen better.

The Lindy Effect16 Nov 202500:23:58

Spurred by a reading from Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Jorge and Harry have a rambling conversation about building resilient businesses during times of disruptive technological change.

Thresholds of Change02 Nov 202500:23:22

Harry brings to the discussion a four-part model for skillfully navigating change.

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Social Traps19 Oct 202500:26:10

Harry offers a taxonomy of five "social traps" that can keep us from gaining traction.

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Gumption05 Oct 202500:30:17

A reading from a famous director's memoir sparks a discussion about a key trait for gaining traction: boldness coupled with the ability to get things done.

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Pruning21 Sep 202500:28:28

Harry offers a short reading from a surprising source about an important question: How do you decide when it's time to let go? 

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Pace Layers28 Jun 202600:26:35

AI gives us the ability to prototype faster than ever before — which is great, as long as we remember that there's underlying work to be done.

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Checklists14 Jun 202600:27:44

Many so-called accidents can be prevented with a bit of forethought. In this conversation, we explore ways to avoid bad outcomes by preparing beforehand.

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Delusion08 Feb 202600:26:50

A conversation about something that's emerging as a central theme in the podcast: how to avoid fooling yourself so you can achieve your goals by seeing more clearly.

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Legibility31 May 202600:25:54

Determining what to track is essential for effective management. But focusing on just a few measures can lead us to miss important things.

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Blind Spots17 May 202600:28:56

A reading from a popular job search book prompts a discussion about our inability to accurately self-diagnose — and what to do about it.

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Axis Thinking03 May 202600:25:54

Jorge shares one of his core mental models — from an unexpected source.

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Automation Complacency19 Apr 202600:26:41

On the risks of unquestioningly delegating sense-making to technology in general (and AI in particular.)

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The Glass Cage by Nicholas Carr

Perceptions05 Apr 202600:26:31

Our perceptions of what someone else will say or do can influence what they actually end up saying or doing — leading to a dangerous vicious cycle.

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MacGuffins22 Mar 202600:26:19

Harry and Jorge discuss one of the latter's favorite means for gaining traction: the MacGuffin, a concept with a storied pedigree in cinema.

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Mindfulness08 Mar 202600:25:08

On the importance of mindfulness for gaining traction — and how you can practice to become more mindful.

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Jobs To Be Done22 Feb 202600:30:22

We tackle a key reading from a classic book to solve a perennial problem: how do we talk about what we do so we don't undersell our value?

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