The Episodes
Drive
We are currently living through motivation 3.0 according to author Daniel Pink. 1.0 was all about survival getting enough food, water and shelter. 2.0 happened in the industrial age. A factory worker[...]
Tribel on Tribel
We interrupt our regular programming to bring you a special episode where we explain what Tribel is all about. What it is that we offer to you to help improve your soft[...]
Decide and conquer
Everything that you have in your life right now is the result of a previous decision you made. Your decisions shape your life and your destiny both personally and professionally. The question[...]
Dark Social
What this episode is about:
1. Personality and behaviour aren't different online vs. offline.
The internet and social media is an extension of our lives and communication and so not completely separate.[...]
Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller
Stories are one of the most persuasive ways to convince someone of your argument, position yourself as an expert and to move someone along in a sales process. Some people are natural[...]
Great Leaders Have No Rules by Kevin Kruse
There is a lot to be said about when to have rules, when to trust the team and when to provide guidelines. In this episode we cover the 10 principles author Kevin[...]
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan Peterson
Peterson does not mince his words when it comes to delivering his rules for living a good life, a considered life. Considered by some to be a divisive figure, Jordan Peterson is[...]
Just Work by Kim Scott
All any of us want is to do good work. We want to solve interesting problems with good people. This is easier said than done for some people. Kim Scott puts forth[...]
The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
According to Patrick Lencioni there are 5 dysfunctions in a team that left unaddressed will lead to disaster. In this episode Kevin speaks to executive coach and leadership expert Maggie Perotin, founder[...]
Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson
We have all had the feeling in our lives that we are surrounded by idiots - “If everyone did what I told them to do when I told them to do it[...]
Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
Going from pillar to post is a trap that a lot of us fall into. We are too busy working, looking after kids etc. to stop and think about the direction of[...]
Part 4: How to Win Friends and Influence People – How to be a Leader
Being a leader is about managing people without causing resentment. Carnegie recognized that this was a fine balancing act and came up with 9 tips for being an effective leader.
Part 1: How to Win Friends and Influence People – Build Better Relationships
Dale Carnegie describes three techniques for building better relationships with your colleagues and customers. The first is to never criticise, complain or condemn. The second is to show honest and sincere appreciation.[...]
Part 2: How to Win Friends and Influence People – Make People Like You
Most of us have had the pleasure of either owning or encountering a friendly dog. As soon as they see us, they become ecstatic, jumping up and down, their tail wagging, panting[...]
Part 3: How to Win Friends and Influence People – Convince People of Your Argument
Deep Work by Cal Newport
In an age where distraction lies around every corner being able to perform 'deep work' is more valuable than ever. In his bestselling book 'Deep Work' Cal Newport puts forward 4 reasons[...]
Working Backwards by Colin Bryar and Bill Carr
How does Amazon decide on what to build or do next? How do they ensure that technical dependencies don't get in the way of continuous growth? In this episode we cover Working[...]
The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter
Each and every one of us is wired to seek comfort and avoid discomfort. But maybe too much comfort is a bad thing. The number 0.004% is a significant one in this[...]
Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday
The idea of quieting the mind, of stillness, is not new. In fact, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Cicero etc. understood it's importance centuries ago. If you've had a particularly hard time the last[...]
Good to Great by Jim Collins
Interview Series – Growing Professionals Kirsty Lewis
The School of Facilitation is a space for corporate and freelance practitioners to connect, learn and share. They host regular online and face to face gatherings, classes that will give you the[...]
Interview Series – Growing Professionals Aaron McKenna
Aaron is the UCD President's advisor on all commercial activities, tasked with helping them to grow new and existing income sources in line with their core mission as one of Europe's leading[...]
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
How are some companies able to create 'tribes' or raving fans around not just their individual products but their entire company? According to Simon Sinek, author of Start with Why, they focus[...]
Interview Series – Growing Professionals Joe Houghton
As an educator or trainer, are you feeling exhausted and unproductive at times to teach via e-learning platforms like Zoom? In this episode, we discussed how learning and development (L&D) changes under[...]
Interview series – Growing Professionals Graham Owens
In a career spanning the globe, Graham Owens is currently living in Qatar in the Middle East working in an L&D function within global operations in a Qatar gas – Pre-Covid they[...]
Interview series – Growing Professionals Orlaith Carmody
Orlaith is a Leadership, Talent and Development Director, Executive Coach (EMCC Senior Practitioner) and High-Performance Trainer with global experience. She runs her business with her partner/Husband Gavin Duffy and works with senior[...]
The Wisdom of Psychopaths by Kevin Dutton and Andy McNab
A psychopath is not necessarily a serial killer, your friendly neighbourhood neurosurgeon could possibly be a psychopath and believe it or not that is probably the best person for the job. There[...]
The Captain Class by Sam Walker
There is a wealth of information on what leadership looks like. But I really believe this book hits upon an aspect of leadership that you might not have considered. Author Sam Walker[...]
SuperBosses by Sydney Finkelstein
What kind of leader are you? According to the author there are 3 types of leader (or SuperBoss) - Iconoclast, Glorious Bastard, Nurturer. A SuperBoss is not going to necessarily going to[...]
The Subtle Art Of Not Giving a Fu*k by Mark Manson
If you are anti-participation medals or you are overwhelmed with trying to please everyone…. If you are tired of trying to ‘crush it’ everyday, then this is the episode for you. Mark[...]
The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
One of the most difficult things about leadership is finding the balance between opposing forces. When to mentor or when to let someone go. When to provide instruction and when to leave[...]
The Book of Tells by Peter Collett
The way you stand, sit, talk, shake hands, in fact the way you do EVERYTHING communicates something. In his book 'The Book of Tells', author Peter Collett moves through the different tells[...]
Getting More by Stuart Diamond
You have heard a lot from us on books about negotiation. That's because it is a topic that lends itself to ever area of business and leadership. There is no right way[...]
The Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters
Do you wish you had reacted differently (or better) to a situation? It might not have been your fault. It might have been your chimp. We all have 3 parts to our[...]
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Wilink and Leif Babin
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Over 25 million copies of this book have been sold and with good reason. In this episode we figure out how to apply these 7 habits to our own professional and personal[...]
The Truth About Lying by Stan B. Walters
What does it mean when someone cross their arms? It means they're being defensive. Or when someone cannot make eye contact? - they're being deceptive. In fact, this is all nonsense. As[...]
To Sell is Human by Daniel Pink – reissue
Combining three previous episodes into one this reissued episode focuses on the powerful sales book by Dan Pink. We dive into the new way to look at sales and come to the[...]
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Being new to leadership can lead to a lot of questions about how to approach your new direct reports. Should you focus on being liked to get the best out of them[...]
The Ostrich Paradox by Robert Meyer & Howard Kunreuther
Leadership is hard. What are the traits you should look to emulate from others? How will you know you are doing a good job? Another question is how do you prepare for[...]
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
We all have vices, habits and routines that we would like to wrestle back under our control. Why is it that some people and companies struggle for years to enact real and[...]
Mash Up: Leadership. Legacy by James Kerr Vs. The Captain Class by Sam Walker
Two books, one topic. When it comes to leadership can there ever be consensus? In both of these books there is a lot of overlap in what the authors consider and look[...]
Mash up: Sense Making -Vs.- A Field Guide to Lies and Statistics
In 'Sensemaking' author Christian Madsbjerg suggests that big data was supposed to have all the answers...but then it didn't. And in 'A Field Guide to Lies and Statistics' author Daniel Levitin, neuroscientist[...]
A Field Guide to Lies and Statistics by Daniel Levitin
Are you constantly bombarded with data, facts and statistics? In this episode we discuss 'A Field Guide to Lies and Statistics' by Daniel Levitin, neuroscientist, shows us how to interpret statistics to[...]
Mash up: Negotiation. Never Split the Difference vs. Getting to Yes.
Putting Stories to Work by Shawn Callahan
Master business storytelling.
What do The Lion King, The Goonies and Star Wars have in common?
In this podcast we discover the answer and delve into the structure of stories and[...]
Sensemaking by Christian Madsbjerg
Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss
Black Box Thinking by Matthew Syed
In this episode we explore the ways in which failure, despite all the shame and pain associated with it, is actually one of our greatest assets.
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