In this conversation, Andy talks with Adam Galinsky about his new book Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others. Adam discusses the elements that make a leader truly inspiring, debunking the myth that inspirational qualities are innate rather than developed. The conversation covers Adam's Inspiring Trifecta (being visionary, an exemplar, and a mentor) along with the leader amplification effect. Additionally, they explore actionable strategies from Adam's research, including the importance of perspective-taking, the impact of the leader amplification commitment, and techniques for improving self-awareness and daily practices for sustained inspiration.

Looking for practical advice to inspire those around you? This episode is for you!

• “It’s not, ‘Are you inspiring or infuriating?’ It’s, ‘Are you currently inspiring or infuriating?”
• “Your passion can become their passion. Your calmness in a crisis can become their calmness. But on the flip side, your anxiety can become their anxiety.”
• “Never tell someone, ‘We need to talk,’ without telling them why.”
• “What if every single morning, over a cup of coffee, you sent one email just thanking someone for something they did?”
• “Shame turns us into ostriches. Guilt moves us toward action.”
• “To be visionary, you don’t need to be loud—you need to be clear.”
• “Your leadership isn’t just what you say—it’s what people see.”
• “The question isn’t ‘Are you a great leader?’ The question is, ‘What are you doing right now that makes you one?”

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:37 Start Of Interview
• 01:45 What Inspired You To Get Into Psychology?
• 02:51 What Are Some Common Myths About Inspiration?
• 03:49 Do You Have to Be Extroverted to Be Inspiring?
• 05:51 What's The Difference Between Inspiring and Infuriating Leaders?
• 08:48 Why You Should Never Say "We Need to Talk"
• 13:45 What Is the Leader Amplification Effect?
• 19:07 How Can I Better Get Someone Else's Perspective?
• 22:59 How Does Adam Overcome Feeling Insecure?
• 25:21 What's The Role of Self-Talk In Helping Us Be Inspiring?
• 29:15 How Does Ranking Our Values Help?
• 30:56 How Does Adam Practice Being Inspiring (Introduction to REAP)
• 32:43 Advice for Parents
• 36:11 End Of Interview
• 36:34 Andy Comments After The Interview
• 42:11 Outtakes

You can learn more about Adam and his work at AdamGalinsky.com.

For more learning on this topic, check out:

• Episodes 416 and 153 with Jim Kouzes about leadership.

• Episode 362 with Ayelet Fishbach about her book on motivation.
• Episode 94 with Heidi Grant and Torry Higgins about their work on motivation.

Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!

Talent Triangle: Power Skills

Topics: Inspiration, Leadership, Communication, Self-Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Parenting, Project Management

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Music: Echo by Alexander Nakarada
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In this conversation, Andy interviews Manu Kapur about his book Productive Failure: Unlocking Deeper Learning Through the Science of Failing. They explore the concept of learning through failure and how it can be intentionally designed to enhance understanding and retention. They discuss the importance of context in learning and the science behind memory. Manu and Andy discuss practical strategies for effective learning, particularly in relation to project management and certification exams. Manu introduces the notion of productive failure and its significance in the learning process. He emphasizes the importance of engaging with challenges, understanding the four A's of learning, and applying these principles in real-world scenarios. Manu even shares some ideas for how parents can help their kids reframe how they look at failure.

Want to improve your memory? Learn faster? This episode is for you!

• “If you want to remember, try forgetting a little so that you can use forgetting to remember.”
• “Why do we wait for failure to happen instead of designing for it deliberately and intentionally?”
• “Learning doesn’t just happen when you succeed—it’s the failure signal that tells you you’re in the right place to grow.”
• “Knowledge gets coupled with the context, the smells, and the sights in which you’re learning it.”
• “If everything in your life has a success signal, don’t be too happy—chances are you’re playing it too safe.”
• “We should totally change how we introduce ourselves at parties: guess each other’s names!”

• 00:00 Introduction
• 02:31 Start Of Interview
• 03:55 Understanding Productive Failure
• 05:22 The Problems of Learning: Remembering, Understanding, and Transfer
• 08:58 The Theory of Disuse
• 11:39 The Fascinating Concept of Situated Cognition
• 16:00 Why Getting Questions Wrong Helps You Learn
• 20:34 Understanding the Zone of Proximal Development
• 23:06 Designing for Productive Failure
• 28:33 Applying Failure Concepts in Parenting
• 32:12 End Of Interview
• 32:34 Andy Comments After The Interview
• 37:52 Outtakes

You can learn more about Manu and his work at ManuKapur.com.

For more learning on this topic, check out:

• Episode 15 with Ralph Heath about his book on celebrating failure.
• Episode 432 with Ross Garland regarding why projects fail.
• Episode 116 with Jim Johnson for another discussion about why projects fail.

Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!

Talent Triangle: Power Skills

Topics: Productive Failure, Learning, Memory, Project Management, Education, Teaching, Zone Of Proximal Development, Innovation

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Music: Summer Morning Full Version by MusicLFiles
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Music: Synthiemania by Frank Schroeter
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In this episode, Andy interviews Rick Czaplewski, who discusses the intersection of project management and negotiation. They explore the importance of negotiation skills for project managers, the significance of building strong relationships with stakeholders, and strategies for dealing with difficult stakeholders. Rick shares personal experiences, including lessons learned from being a cancer survivor, and emphasizes the importance of taking action when delivering bad news. The conversation concludes with advice on teaching negotiation skills to the next generation.

Want to improve your ability to negotiate more confidently? This episode is for you!

• "Project management is a verb. It's an action sport. We're on offense. We have the ball."
• "You want to put out fires as a project manager when they're small campfires before they're raging infernos."
• "If you're in control of yourself, you're in control of the situation."
• "It's okay if you hear the word no."
• "Take that feeling of 'I’m not willing to walk away with a loss' and hang in there."
• "Negotiation isn’t just a skill; it’s a mindset that transforms projects."

• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:18 Start Of Interview
• 01:40 Rick's Career Journey
• 03:25 Why Negotiating Skills Are Critical for Project Managers
• 05:30 How We Can Accidentally Set Up Negotiations to Fail
• 08:05 How To Deal With Difficult Stakeholders
• 12:50 Common Mistakes Delivering Bad News
• 17:05 What If Someone Thinks They're Not a Good Negotiator?
• 20:20 How Has Surviving Cancer Shaped Your Perspective?
• 23:00 How Can Parents Help Their Kids Become Better Negotiators?
• 26:46 End Of Interview
• 27:05 Andy Comments After The Interview
• 30:13 Outtakes

You can learn more about Rick and his work at NoOneWalksAlone.com. Also, please leave us feedback about this episode at Talk.ac/rickc?code=PEOPLE.

For more learning on this topic, check out:

• Episode 412 with hostage negotiator Scott Walker.
• Episode 365 with Christie Hunter Arscott about her book for women.
• Episode 258 with Kari Mirabal about You Already Have the No.
• Episode 148 with Daniel Shapiro, founder of the Harvard International Program on Negotiation.

Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!

Talent Triangle: Power Skills

Topics: Negotiation, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Communication Skills, Leadership, Cancer Survivor, Relationship Building, Delivering Bad News, Negotiation Skills, Personal Growth

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Music: Summer Morning Full Version by MusicLFiles
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Music: Chillhouse by Frank Schroeter
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