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  • CM 330: Natalia Emanuel on When Working in Person Matters Most

    October 17, 2026 · 53 min

    Remote work has given us a lot. More flexibility. More time without a commute. More control over where and how we work. And for many of us, it can feel like we’re getting more done. But what might we be losing when we’re no longer working…

  • CM 329: Tania Lombrozo on How Explanations Shape Our Lives

    October 3, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

    We’re constantly seeking explanations for why things happened. Why did a project fail? Why did someone behave the way they did? Why did one approach work when another one didn’t? But explanations don’t just help us understand the past…

  • CM 328: Vanessa Bohns on When to Speak Up and When to Hold Back

    September 19, 2026 · 52 min

    We’ve all had moments when we’re not sure whether to say something. A friend is making a mistake. A colleague seems upset. We have something personal we want to share. Do we speak up? Stay quiet? And how do we know which choice is the…

  • CM 327: Adrian Owen on How to Sharpen Your Mind

    September 5, 2026 · 44 min

    When it comes to enhancing mental performance, we’re all looking for an edge. And while a healthy diet, regular exercise, and ample rest support healthy brain function, they can only get us so far. What really matters when it comes to…

  • CM 326: Gillian Sandstrom on How Small Talk Can Change Your Life

    August 22, 2026 · 45 min

    Opportunities for human connection are all around us. When we’re in a café. At a restaurant. In a checkout line. Each instance is an opportunity for small talk with a stranger. And these interactions can yield big benefits…

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  • CM 325: Donna Jackson Nakazawa on How to Outwit Your Inner Defeatist

    August 8, 2026 · 53 min

    Most of us ruminate. We get caught in a loop of thoughts that replay over and over again. It’s as if our brain is stuck in a place we don’t want to be, yet we can’t break free. Over time, those repetitive thoughts can become the lens…

  • CM 324: Margie Lachman on the Myth of the Midlife Crisis

    July 25, 2026 · 51 min

    Most of what we hear about the middle part of our lives is untrue. It’s focused on the myth of the midlife crisis rather than the realities of these years. This can create a sense of dread for a period of time with tremendous…

  • CM 323: Britt Frank on Getting Unstuck – Rebroadcast

    July 11, 2026 · 50 min

    There are times in our lives where we feel stuck, be it personally or professionally. It might be in our career. It might in a relationship. We’re smart, so we try to think our way out of it. But when we’re really stuck, thinking can turn…

  • CM 322: Tess Wilkinson-Ryan on When to Play the Fool – Rebroadcast

    June 27, 2026 · 49 min

    No one wants to feel like a sucker. In fact, the very thought of being one – of playing the fool – shapes our behavior in powerful ways. But what if our fear causes us to make choices that aren’t good for us? Or worse, what if people…

  • CM 321: Elizabeth Svoboda on Managing the Pace of Your Life

    June 13, 2026 · 52 min

    Runners have pacers to help them manage their energy throughout a race. They couple that with a training program that balances extreme and moderate effort with rest. Research shows that this balanced approach ensures a stronger…

  • CM 320: Jonathan Rhodes on Getting the Life You Want – Rebroadcast

    May 30, 2026 · 44 min

    There’s a lot to be said for the excitement we feel when we first set a goal for ourselves. The sense of exhilaration can give us the momentum we need to get started. But when the exhilaration wears off – and it usually does – we’re…

  • CM 319: David Epstein on the Power of Limits

    May 16, 2026 · 58 min

    We think we need complete freedom to achieve our goals. But maybe freedom is the problem. What if, instead, constraints are what we really need? That’s the question David Epstein was curious about. David Epstein is author of the…

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About the show

Want to get better at work? At managing others? Managing yourself? Gayle Allen interviews experts who take your performance to the next level. Each episode features a book with insights to help you achieve your goals.