Useful talks, videos, articles and resources to help you lead with less stress and more ‘Yes!’

Videos

What is Radical Candor? | Kim Scott

Radical Candor: From theory to practice with author Kim Scott

It’s Not About the Nail

Simon Sinek – Trust Vs Performance

The Drama Triangle

Who are you, really? The puzzle of personality | Brian Little – YouTube

The power of introverts | Susan Cain – YouTube

Chris Voss: FBI Hostage Negotiator | Lex Fridman Podcast #364 – YouTube

Never Split The Difference | Chris Voss | TEDxUniversityofNevada – YouTube

Amy Cuddy: Your body language may shape who you are | TED Talk

Michael Bungay Stanier: How to tame your Advice Monster | TEDxUniversityofNevada

Podcasts

Radical Candor Podcast: Communication At Work

Tune in to the Radical Candor Podcast to learn to love your job and kick ass at work without losing your humanity by practicing the principles of Radical Candor. What it means to be Radically Candid, why it’s simple but not easy to Care Personally and Challenge Directly, and why it’s worth it.

ReThinking – Adam Grant

Adam believes that great minds don’t think alike—they challenge each other to think differently. His weekly show explores new thoughts and new ways of thinking. 

Work Life – Adam Grant

Organizational psychologist Adam Grant takes you inside some truly unusual places, where they’ve figured out how to make work not suck. 

A Bit of Optimism | An inspiring podcast with Simon Sinek

Join me as I talk with people that inspire me about love, life, leadership, and silver linings. The hope is that we all leave with something I think we need these days… A Bit of Optimism. 

Lead From the Heart

Mark C. Crowley chats with some of the world’s top researchers, authors, scientists and CEOs – all whom share one big thing in common: their work in some meaningful way proves that leading with greater heart has become essential to the success of 21st Century workplaces.

Harvard Business Review Podcasts (hbr.org)

A suite of excellent research-based podcasts, including:

  • HBR Ideacast: A weekly podcast featuring the leaders in business and management
  • Women at Work: Conversations about where we’re at and how we move forward
  • New Here: The young professional’s guide to work — and how to make it work for you
  • HBR on Leadership: Insights and inspiration to unlock the best in those around you

Dare to Lead – Brené Brown (brenebrown.com)

Conversations with change-catalysts, culture-shifters, and more than a few troublemakers who are innovating, creating, and daring to lead.

Articles

Carol Dweck: A Summary of The Two Mindsets

4 Disciplines of Execution – Franklin Covey

These 7 Questions Will Change the Way You Lead Forever | HuffPost

What is the Johari Window Model? A Comprehensive Guide – Happier Human