Recent Mindful Agility episodes and transcripts
Human beings will always seek out new stories and ideas and we should celebrate the fact that there are now so many ways to access them. —Jennifer Howard
You’ve likely seen our one-page news briefs called “The Mindful Sprint.”
We also produce companion Mindful Agility podcast episodes, on the same topics. Our episodes dive deeper and provide more case studies. All our podcast audio episodes also have written transcripts, for folks that would rather read than listen.
Find our latest Mindful Agility podcast episodes with transcripts here:
https://podcast.mindfulagility.com
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Here’s the most recent podcast episodes, including one that dropped today:
S2:E1 Move Fast and Break Cheap Things:
Warren Buffett and Elon Musk staged low-cost experiments for the faster win
Want to learn the secret behind Warren Buffett's success? Curious about how SpaceX rockets are built? This episode of Mindful Agility podcast uncovers the power of low-cost experiments and how they can propel your success. Hosts Dan Greening and Dan Dickson discuss how to use low-cost experiments to reduce risk and increase reward.
Learn how to turn your significant projects into a series of small, manageable experiments. By embracing failure and learning from it, you can fast-track your road to success. Tune in to find out how!
S2:E2 Psychological Safety
Toxic work and home environments are all around us: intimidation, humiliation, secret discussions, manipulation. Those environments are psychologically unsafe. When we and those around us feel unsafe, we become fearful, stop learning, and fail to improve.
Discover the power of psychological safety in fostering high-performing teams, as we dive into techniques to cultivate trust and open communication. Learn from Google's Project Aristotle case study, Mirela Petalli’s experiences in hospitals, and Dan Greening’s experiences in tech companies. They all reveal the transformative impact of psychological safety on productivity and collaboration.
S2:E4 Five Whys for Lasting Breakthroughs
Unlock the mindful power of the Five Whys technique in this intriguing episode, with agile coach Dan Greening and corporate fixer Dan Dickson.
The Five Whys method has transformed businesses and personal lives, revealing hidden causes of problems, and promoting safer, more lasting improvements.
Hear intriguing stories, like how Toyota fixed a recurring production line issue for good, and how Dan Greening hosted a Five Whys "party" that possibly saved an employee's job! Learn how this simple, effective approach can help you tackle challenges in your own life. Listen now, to transform your approach to problem-solving forever!
S2:E5 Incremental Reciprocity Builds Successful Relationships
Discover the secret behind successful partnerships in this episode on incremental reciprocity. Start with a small task without expecting anything in return, and ask your partner to match your effort. As you both grow, this technique helps measure reliability and build trust. Famous duos like Lennon-McCartney and Oprah Winfrey-Gayle King used this method to achieve greatness. Enhance your teamwork and friendships by trying this approach yourself. Give it a shot and transform your connections!