I Wish They Knew

Oct 29 2024 212 ep. 12 mins 4
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Joe Hirsch hosts small conversations about big ideas that deserve more attention -- in about the time to takes to enjoy a cup of coffee.

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(Ep. 204) Christopher Phelps: Ethical persuasion

Oct 29 2024 14 mins  
IN EPISODE 204: Dr. Christopher Phelps discusses the art and science of ethical persuasion, emphasizing the importance of understanding Cialdini's principles of influence. He highlights common mistakes people make in persuasion, such as failing to secure commitments and the significance of the order of information presented. We also explore the ethical implications of persuasion v

(Ep. 203) Scott Mann: Connect like your life depends on it

Oct 22 2024 16 mins  
IN EPISODE 203: From the battlefield to the boardroom, trust is built one relationship at a time. In Episode 203, Lt. Col. Scott Mann shares trust-building strategies he learned from twenty years serving as a Green Beret. He offers tips for operating in high-stakes, low-trust environments, why it pays to "see the pictures" in someone else's head, and how to use storytelling as a wa

(Ep. 202) Sam Owens: Stop hating job interviews

Oct 15 2024 14 mins  
IN EPISODE 202: The key to a successful job interview isn't your personality - it's your preparation. In Episode 202, Sam Owens offers pro tips to help us stress less, perform better, and get the jobs we want. He shares his 10-hour rule for interview prep, explains why we should mine the job description for golden clues, and offers tips for practicing effectively and closing with c

(Ep. 201) Cassie Holmes: Happier times

Oct 08 2024 13 mins  
IN EPISODE 201: Our happiest hours are the result of counting our time - and making time count. In Episode 201, Cassie Holmes shows us how to get more intentional about how we spend our time to increase our happiness and fulfillment. We discuss the perils of "time poverty," how to track and audit our time, and why purpose is a key driver of happiness. Cassie offers practical tips t

(Ep. 200) Jordan Montgomery: Why praise pays

Sep 30 2024 14 mins  
IN EPISODE 200: The simplest way to get others to be their best? Encourage them. In Episode 200, Jordan Montgomery explains wh6y it pays to praise character, not accomplishments; why authenticity rules; and how to encourage yourself when others won't. ABOUT JORDAN MONTGOMERY: Jordan Montgomery is a performance coach and keynote speaker and the owner of Montgomery Companies, a busin

(Ep. 199) Rusty Komori: Creating superior teams

Sep 24 2024 16 mins  
IN EPISODE 199: Delivering superior results isn't something we can command - it's something we must cultivate. In Episode 199, Rusty Komori discusses how he coached his varsity tennis teams to a record-setting 22 straight state championships. We explore ways to build a culture and mindset of excellence, how to get others to buy into your vision, how to coach people to coach

(Ep. 198) Ayelet Fishbach: Mastering motivation

Sep 17 2024 17 mins  
IN EPISODE 198: To find and keep our motivation, we need wisdom, not just willpower. In Episode 198, Ayelet Fishbach explores the mind game of motivation. We talk all things motivation: Whether it's better to set easy or ambitious targets, why it makes sense to "count down" to a goal, how rewards affect learning and performance, how to stay motivated after getting neg

(Ep. 197) Urs Koenig: Humble leadership

Sep 10 2024 14 mins  
IN EPISODE 197: Humble leaders don't see themselves as better than others - they try to make others better. In Episode 197, former NATO commander Urs Koenig explores the beliefs and behaviors of radical humility and why humble leaders stand out with their approach. We cover lots of ground here, including how to lead relationally and focus on strategy, not tactics; how to build

(Ep. 196) Jeff Wetzler: The power of asking

Sep 03 2024 14 mins  
IN EPISODE 196: We access more wisdom when we ask better questions. In Episode 196, Jeff Wetzler reveals the art of the ask and provides a five-part plan for raising our results and relationships through more powerful, productive questions. We cover lots of territory: How to frame questions with greater curiosity and candor; how to scan for nonverbal "tells" that provide

(Ep. 195) BONUS: Rethinking

Aug 27 2024 10 mins  
IN EPISODE 195: Why are we so certain? How can we make room for another perspective? And what are some of the ways we can create more space for dialogue? In this bonus episode, I draw inspiration from three recent conversations we had here on I Wish They Knew, and offer some thoughts of my own.