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A Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysMondaypod Summer Vacation: Gary PisanoToday we're getting in the wayback machine to 2019--remember that? We were still living in 2016 back then, and we were such summer children. Are you innovative? Do you know what it means to be innovative? Probably not, but that's ok because today I'm brining back my 2019 conversation with Harvard Business Professor, Gary Pisano.In his own words: "Over my three-decade career, I have explored fundamental questions about how organizations learn, innovate, and compete. A researcher, teacher and consultant to many of the world’s largest corporations, I focus on the management of innovation, strategy, enterprise gr...2023-06-121h 00A Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysMondaypod Summer Vacation: Moe CarrickToday, we revisit our 2020 talk with Moe Carrick!Moe is an Executive Leadership Coach who focuses on my favorite subject: building leaders who are good leaders to the people they are leading! And if you are lucky enough to get in to her Leading People Program, you can be just such a leader. She's also, among other things, a speaker, an author, and, since we last talked... a Podcast Host!Learn more about Moe by clicking HERECheck out the "Let's Make Work Human" Podcast with Moe and Mei HERE (or probably wherever you're...2023-05-2251 minLet\'s Make Work HumanLet's Make Work HumanBreaking Rules with Chris ThierfelderHave you ever been let go from a job? How was it handled? And how are you feeling about the network you have built to find your next job? For many of us, this is our worst fear, and yet surviving and in fact thriving amidst this tough situation is the name of the game for our brave and smart guest this week, Chris Theirfelder.After a career spanning 25 years, Chris Thierfelder looked at his accomplishments and realized that the thing he was most proud of was not developing technology but developing people. His consultancy, TWC Group, was founded...2023-05-191h 07A Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysSeason Three Finale!Today, Chris wraps up season 3 with a recap of why Team Leadership is important, how good team leadership can led to better executive leadership, the Five Strengths of getting better at anything, and where you can go to learn more (SPOILER ALERT: Chris is referring to his free webinar and his not-free 12-part Course on Mastering Project Management.) He also gives you the Mondaypod Manager's Book Club picks for the summer. Thanks for listening, everyone!Mastering Project Management Webinar (Click to Register!)The Project Management Masterclass (Enrollment opens on May 9th, b...2023-05-0827 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the Mondays"The Last Tycoon" by F. Scott FitzgeraldHey, better late than never! We're just trying to put out an honest podcast folks, sometimes the plane comes in late and sometimes, it doesn't land at all. That's a reference to today's topic, "The Last Tycoon" by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Chris talks about the book, what it's about and what a novel written in the 30's has to tell us about life and work here in the cozy embrace of 2023. (Hint: people haven't changed as much as we might have hoped.)Chris also talks about the "Mastering Project Management" Webinar hosted by this very podcast host...2023-05-0133 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysWho Cares?What does it all mean? Why bother with any of it? Today Chris takes a look at the world of Project Management gurus and Rise and Grind Culture, and the ocean of leadership books and wonders: "Does any of this stuff matter? Does it get to why any of this is important? Who cares about being a good project manager or a good team leader, anyway?"Spoiler alert: it does matter. It matters for deeper and better reasons than the prevailing messages would have you believe. Two more episodes left, folks! Wri...2023-04-2433 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysPirate Radio and Pirate CrewsEven a lot of experienced team leaders forget that the job of leading teams isn't just to chase down dates and deliverables. The job is leadership and to have an effective team, you need good team morale. Chris talks about building team morale and offers a few hard-won lessons from his own tenure as a leader on what to do...and what NOT to do to manage the micro-culture of your team. He also gives a nod to the indie radio DJs of yesteryear, and spins a little nostalgia for those people who placed "a li...2023-04-1743 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysDon't Flinch: Pushing Back on Senior ManagementToday, Chris talks about the Mondaypod Manager's Book of the Month: "The Last Tycoon" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and why it's so weird that people seem to have a hard time picking out who the villain is in movies. Then, he gets in to one of the common misconceptions that team leaders have: that you can't push back on Senior Executives. He gives you five strategies to consider when you find yourself needing to (gently) correct the people who run the show.Mondaypod Manager's Book Club on Amazon"The Last Tycoon" by F. Scott...2023-04-1040 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysMistakes and Green LightsOn the lucky 13th episode of the Monday Pod, Chris talks a bit about "The Great Gatsby" and why he loves that book. Why is that relevant? Because he also announces the Mondaypod Manager's Book Club pick for April: "The Last Tycoon" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.He then gets in to the six most common mistakes, misconceptions and limiting beliefs that Project Managers--or any team leader, really--tend to have about their role, and offers a couple of stories about making those mistakes and learning from them. Mondaypod Manager's Book Club on Amazon"The Last...2023-04-0341 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the Mondays"King of the Mississippi" by Mike FreedmanOn today's show we talk about the Mondaypod Manager's Book Club pick for March: "King of the Mississippi" by Mike Freedman. Chris gets in to what "writing what you know" really means, how story and myth inform us, but can also get out of hand, why satire--good satire--is necessary so we can laugh at ourselves and maybe modulate some of our worse impulses, and why you need smart people in your life, especially in your 30's, to make sure you don't suck. If you haven't yet, go grab a copy of "King of the Mississippi"...2023-03-2738 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysYou're a New Leader. Now What?Today, Chris talks about the stories we tell and the myths we make about leadership, and how that too often contradicts reality. This might make for great copy, and excellent social media engagement, but it ultimately hurts everyone and prevents us from doing work that might have value. Then, we discuss the kind of story you need to tell yourself when you step in to a new leadership role, and how that's going to help you make a break from the past and step in to a shiny-new future. I’ve been empl...2023-03-2045 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysI have some feedback for you...Note: The original version of this podcast was music-less! Hey, we're all just trying our best over here at A Case of the Mondays. Refresh and try it again. Today, we're talking reviews! Your review, specifically, and how to be more proactive and use the skills of leading without authority to drive your boss in the direction you want them to go: namely to be an advocate for you inside the organization. We'll also check in with the Mondaypod Manager's Book Club Book of March: King of the Mississippi by Mike FreedmanWriter, H...2023-03-1322 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysNo One Does it AloneHell might be other people, but other people are how you're going to be successful in your career so you better start making some friends. Today we talk about networking! Why you need a network at every stage of your career, what sort of people you should have in your network and how to go about getting them. Not even the GOATs were successful without their networks, and the same will hold true for you you. Time to pop a mint, stick your hand out and start making connections. Writer, Host: Chris ThierfelderProducers: Sa...2023-03-0635 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysTalkin' Book-Readin!Today, Chris talks about the state of Leadership and Management books and why despite their being a lot of books, there isn't a lot of readily-useful ones. He gives his short stack of nonfiction books for new- and middle-managers to read, and gets in to a discussion about Severance by Ling Ma, the Mondaypod Manager's Book Club Pick of February. Chris' (Practical) Nonfiction Picks for Leaders:The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniDare to Lead by Brene BrownThe First 90 Days by Michael WatkinsRadical Candor by Kim...2023-02-2734 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysMaybe You're Not a Morning PersonToday, Chris gives you a sample of the tips and tricks he gives Project Managers wanting to take their practice to the next level. He also talks a bit more about Severance by Ling Ma, the Mondaypod Manager's Book Club February Book. ACotM on LinkedInACotM on InstagramWriter, Host: Chris ThierfelderProducers: Sarah and Max WarmanArt: Jennie JacobsMusic: Kevin MacLeodIG: @mondaypodLinkedIn: A Case of the MondaysSite: A Case of the MondaysCopyright 2023 TWC Media Group All Rights Reserved2023-02-2036 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysNot Being an Asshole Isn't Enough (on Emotional Intelligence)Today Chris opens the discussion up on Emotional Intelligence and why leaders need to develop it and keep developing it through out their careers. We get in to the first pillar of Emotional Intelligence: Self-Awareness, and talk about why knowing yourself is the first step in knowing and understanding how to lead others. We then get in to another aspect of Emotional Intelligence: Social Awareness, and Empathy as a key element of that. That brings us to a short chat introducing the Mondaypod Manager's Book Club Book of the Month: Severance, by Ling Ma, and...2023-02-1336 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysYou aren't working hard enoughIn this episode, Chris talks about Informal Governance, or the network of relationships that influence you, your team, and the people who govern your projects. We talk about empathy, getting in to the heads of these people and, despite some unpleasantness, what they're being told about you and your colleagues. Also! Chris launches the Mondaypod Book Club! We'll be reading a series of fiction books that will help expand our minds to encompass the perspectives of people who are different than us, and may be representative of people whom we call our colleagues and friends. ...2023-02-0636 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysIt's Dangerous to Go Alone!Today, we're talking about risk! Why it's hard for people to understand and assess, how to make it easier (or less risky) to evaluate risk, and why being good at risk is a practice that scales with you along your entire career so the risks you take can be handled better and smarter than some examples in industry.Link to the article Chris mentioned:ChatGPT is 'Down all the time' and it's a good thing...Check out the Project Management Masterclass and other offerings to help you or your enterprise improve leadership and...2023-01-3027 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysStakeholders: At Least they Aren't Your In-LawsOn today's episode we talk about the recent spate of layoff, and how they aren't good for anyone, including the company doing the layoffs. We talk about empathy, treating people like the human sacks of emotional baggage they are, and how all that relates to today's topic of Stakeholder Management!That's a terrible phrase. We'll really talking about how you, as the Project Manager, need to create relationships with the people who have interest in, and influence over your project and your team. Additional Reading and ReferencesWhy are there so many l...2023-01-2329 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysThe Accidental ProfessionToday, we're talking about Project Management as an "Accidental Profession." The fact that despite its proliferation (16 million NEW PM gigs in the last decade!) companies still seem to think of it as a nuisance and a "necessary evil."What to do to understand how YOUR company views project management and, by extension, project managers is going to be your first step at making your current reality a stepping stone to your long-term career goals. Oh, and we also check in with our pals at Southwest Airlines because no matter what's going on in your career...2023-01-1633 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysWhat You Need is a New ShirtWelcome back to A Case of the Mondays!This episode, Chris introduces the concept for Season 3: a series of mini-pods designed to give Team Leaders a little something useful every week. We'll talk a little about why front-line or "middle" managers are so important, how they don't get the love they need, and why investing in them can save your company from massive headaches down the road. Sit back, tune in, and enjoy while wearing your corporate-branded t-shirt. Writer, Host: Chris ThierfelderProducers: Sarah and Max WarmanArt: Jennie Jac...2023-01-0921 minSchooled Radio Santa BarbaraSchooled Radio Santa BarbaraThank You, Teachers!For this special episode of Schooled Radio, we reached out to our community to hear their stories of gratitude for the teachers who made a difference in their lives. Thanks to Ann Close, Chris Thierfelder, Michelle Howard, Miriam Thompson, Don Lubach Cie Gumucio, Patrick Melroy, Heidi Zetzer, Sarah Warman, Ken Saxon for sharing their most meaningful lessons. 2021-11-2529 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the Mondays"Do good. Avoid evil. Celebrate your demons. Ask for help." Season 2 Wrap-up!Having now taken a couple of weeks to consider Season 2, Chris sits down at the mic to give his thoughts on some overall themes to the season and what he himself has been working on. Chris gets personal (kind of) and draws out a lesson in karma and the awesome power to alter realty that we all carry around with us, if we'd only just stop to consider it. Writer, Host: Chris ThierfelderProducers: Sarah and Max WarmanArt: Jennie JacobsMusic: Kevin MacLeodIG: @mondaypodLinkedIn: A Case of th...2020-06-291h 03A Case of the MondaysA Case of the Mondays"The Reality is, You Never Figure it Out." w/ Brian ReaToday's the last interview of Season 2, and for it, Chris sits down with artist and author Brian Rea. Brian's book, "Death Wins a Goldfish" is a beautiful, thoughtful, charming, and insightful look at what happens when the hardest working being on the planet--the Grim Reaper Himself--takes an imposed yearlong holiday and what lessons he learns from stepping away from work. Those lessons are some we can all learn, and that's why we saved this interview for last. It was one of Chris' favorite conversations, and we hope it one of yours, too. Chris also talks...2020-06-081h 31A Case of the MondaysA Case of the Mondays"You Are Enough, and You Got This." w/ Moe CarrickToday, Chris talks with author, researcher, executive coach and now podcaster(!) Moe Carrick. Moe's work focuses on creating dynamic, human-centric leaders and work places so that we can all thrive and flow in our careers. Her books tackle some of the thorniest ideas in modern leadership, and pays respect to that most complicated workplace mystery: people! Moe's ideas have been imperative for years but have taken on a new urgency now, as we are all confronted with a need to evolve as leaders and create brand-new paradigms for leadership and for work itself. As we all start...2020-06-011h 01A Case of the MondaysA Case of the Mondays"You Have to Believe in Your Next Sale" w/ Jeremy WielandToday's a little different, folks. Chris and co-host Jeremy Wieland get together to swap stories about the current small business climate as a result of the pandemic. They talk about how the optimism of the small business community clashes with what the data is telling us, what the outcome of a small business apocalypse might look like (hint: good, if you like Chipotle and only Chipotle, bad otherwise), what needs to happen to avert it, and why you should delete your food delivery apps. Have a great Memorial Day, everyone! Read this stuff:Study...2020-05-251h 08A Case of the MondaysA Case of the Mondays"Bullshit Jobs and The Revolt of the Caring Class" w/ David GraeberToday Chris sits down for an expansive talk with David Graeber. He is an anthropologist, author, activist and all-round congenial rabble-rouser. We cover his early observations that led to him writing his seminal work on modern labor "Bullshit Jobs" and trace through to today, where we see many of his earlier theories put to the test and found quite accurate, not the least of which being that the people we currently refer to as "non-essential" workers were, in fact, engaged in a fair volume of bullshit work. We take a clear look at the state of the...2020-05-181h 10A Case of the MondaysA Case of the Mondays"The Meritocracy Trap" w/ Daniel MarkovitsChris has a wide-ranging conversation with Daniel Markovits from Yale Law School about his recent book "The Meritocracy Trap" and how the structural imbalances that exist within corporate America conspire to prevent most workers--of almost any level--from the kind of stable career progression that once was responsible for creating a Professional Middle Class in this country. Chris also muses about gratitude, considering ethical work, and gives a preview of next week's guest (for the first time!)Read this stuff from Professor Markovits:Article: "How Life Became and Endless, Terrible Competition"Article: "How...2020-05-111h 18A Case of the MondaysA Case of the Mondays"May the Fourth Be With You. Always." w/ Sensei Gary Koan JankaIn a bit of a departure from the normal business programming, Chris sits down with Zen Priest Sensei Gary Koan Janka to talk about how our wants and fears of not getting what we want fuel our suffering and how to begin to alleviate that suffering. From Chris: "I was thinking about all of the people who are afraid right now and what impact that fear is having on not only our economy, but our society writ large. I wanted to do something that went beyond the day to day micro-coping, or analysis of this or that a...2020-05-041h 24A Case of the MondaysA Case of the Mondays"Lead with Grace and Patience" w/ Gia VitaliChris talks with the Chief of Staff for the Mayor of Minneapolis, Gia Vitali. Gia has spent her career dedicated to public service and to making her communities better, fairer, and healthier.We discuss the challenges of keeping a city of 425k people functioning during a crisis, what Gia's had to learn in short order to be an effective leader during this time, and her hopes for what we see on the other side of this surreal time. Chris also tells you why you're terrible at assessing risk, and why you not wearing a mask...2020-04-2751 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the Mondays"Give Yourself Permission to be Unproductive" w/ Sabina NawazToday Chris sits down with former Microsoft HR exec and current Executive Coach, Sabina Nawaz. Sabina is a prolific business writer and leadership coach, helping to create a new paradigm of empathetic, thoughtful and highly effective leadership. We discuss work anxiety, managing productivity (and your expectations of it) during quarantine, and how leaders and individuals can create a new framework for efficacy, empathy, and engagement.Chris also talks about the stories we tell ourselves, and why those stories need to change. Read this stuff:Read more about Sabina and her...2020-04-201h 03A Case of the MondaysA Case of the Mondays"Understand why YOU are valuable" w/ Patty McCordToday, Chris sits down with author, speaker, and former Chief Talent Officer of Netflix, Patty McCord. They talk about how she built Netflix's legendary talent culture, how sexual discrimination hurts EVERYONE, why diversity is important, and why we need to dramatically evolve the way we think about work and careers. Chris opens by talking about why expertise is valuable, and why just being smart or wealthy is no substitution for actually knowing what you're talking about. Read more:Website: About Patty McCordBook: Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and ResponsibilityDeck...2020-04-131h 20A Case of the MondaysA Case of the Mondays"Learn to be a good person by doing good things" w/ Prof. Steven MintzWelcome to Season 2! Looking to be a little more introspective, a little more philosophical, and a little weirder this time around. Looking forward to seeing where it takes us, and hope you enjoy the journey. To kick things off, Chris talks to Dr. Steven Mintz, retired Professor Emeritus from Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo. Steve has spent the last few decades studying, writing about and teaching on the subject of ethics. His first book was a textbook titled Ethical Obligations and Decision Making in Accounting, which won him the Accounting Exemplar Award in 2015 for...2020-04-061h 00A Case of the MondaysA Case of the Mondays"Why the world wags and what wags it" (Season 1 Wrap-Up)Bonus episode! Chris is alone on the mic today to wrap up Season 1. He talks about what compelled him to do all of this, what he learned, the grim vicissitudes of air travel and why it's a metaphor for the business world, and how to build the future out of the wreckage of the past. Read this stuff:T.H. White's "The Once and Future King"(Why The once and Future King is the Best King Arthur Story Out There: Vox)Richard Thaler's "Misbehaving"Lewis Lapham: "Merlin's Owl"The 1619 Project...2019-08-1943 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the Mondays“I want my company to invest in me” (w/ David Hunt, Jennie Jacobs, McKenna Giardine, and Dodge Ward)As several guests have said, one of the most influential forces in business today is the Millennial Generation. Their attitudes and beliefs around work, careers, business and how they want to engage and participate in their own career paths is nothing short of a massive disruption to the status quo. Today, Chris sits down with four members of the Millennial Generation to get their takes on those topics, as well as leadership, what they want from their employers, and where they're going next on their career paths. Chris also takes a minute to reflect on hi...2019-08-121h 27A Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysThe Prosperity Paradox (w/ Efosa Ojomo)How do nations lift themselves out of poverty? How can entrepreneurs creating lasting impact? What's the difference between a market innovation and a product innovation? Is China REALLY a planned economy? And Capitalism--is it broken?Today, Chris sits down with Efosa Ojomo, co-author of the book "The Prosperity Paradox: How Innovation Can Lift Nations Out of Poverty." They discuss the difference between consumption and non-consumption markets, how innovating in the latter can change entire countries, how we need to start re-thinking global economic development, and why it's time for a new lens with which to view China...2019-08-051h 15A Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysThe Most Valuable Thing You Own is Your Data (w/ Viktor Mayer-Shönberger)What are we talking about when we talk about "Big Data?" How do we balance privacy with unlocking the power of personal data? Should companies that have created massive value from data be forced to share with the market? What do we do when everyone's daily tasks are taken over by artificial intelligence?Today, Chris talks with Viktor Mayer-Schönberger, one of the world's leading experts on Big Data and the impact is has on all of us. We define Big Data, discuss what it allows us to do and how it drives the creation (and concentration) o...2019-07-2955 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysStay Curious (w/ Safi Bahcall)Chris sits down today with Safi Bahcall--physicist, biotech entrepreneur and author of the recent book: "Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries."We talk about his career and using curiosity to check in with his direction, and we dive in to his recent book and talk about incentivizing innovation, making sure that both the artists and the soldiers feel equally loved, and why talking about "disruption" is for historians. Nurture the crazy ideas, and you too might just change the world. Chris also talks about giving in...2019-07-2258 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysEveryone Thinks They're Ethical (w/ Cynthia Patton)Do you think you're an ethical person? Ever knowingly run a red light? Ever walked off with office supplies that weren't yours? Ever say or do something that maybe isn't technically illegal, but wasn't exactly the right thing to do? Ever wonder why?Today, Chris sits down with Cynthia Patton, SVP and Chief Compliance Officer for Amgen to talk about ethics in business and the role of compliance departments in helping people navigate the grey areas of business. They discuss ethical shading, situational ethics, what compliance departments do, and how to accept the fact that we're all...2019-07-1559 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysWHAT You Spend Doesn't Matter; HOW You Spend It Does (w/ Barry Jaruzelski)What do the top innovators get right? Why are farm equipment companies investing in software? Where will the next big innovation push come from? What company spends more on R&D than the entire defense and aerospace industry?Chris is joined today by Barry Jaruzelski, a Senior Partner with PWC Consulting, and the one of the creators of the Global Innovation 1000 Survey, that studies the 1000 companies where fully 1/3 of all innovation spending is happening. They discuss these questions, as well as how to measure the impact of innovation and why economic nationalism could upset the global innovation...2019-07-081h 08A Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysDon't Burn Your Life Down! Instead, Hack It. (w/ Demir Bentley)First, Chris talks about the failure of HR departments in doing what we all thought they were supposed to do, and points out how a free-speech case may have a massive ripple effect across all social media. Then, he's joined by the co-founder of Lifehackbootcamp.com, Demir Bentley. They talk about how people can get trapped by their own success, how to step back and take ownership of your life and what's important, and how to improve your work-life balance without a massive (and risky!) career change. You can reach out to Demir at: Demir...2019-07-011h 14A Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysPeople are Not Disposable (w/ Sebastian Buck)This week, Chris sits down with Sebastian Buck, Founder and CEO of  the Creative Impact agency, Enso. They talk about values and meaning at work, how to measure the impact of corporate values, and how Enso helps companies understand and live their own values and make them relevant to their customers and team members.Chris also reminisces about 1999 and how far corporate values have come since then.References:Follow Sebastian on Twitter, and check out his photography here. Read his work on Medium, and Fast Company. Check out Enso.Read S...2019-06-241h 03A Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysYou Don't Get Innovation For Free (w/ Gary Pisano)Today, we kick off Innovation Week! Chris sits down with Gary Pisano, professor at Harvard Business School, and author of over 100 scholarly articles on innovation and business management. His most recent book, Creative Construction: The DNA of Sustained Innovation is a look at how large enterprises can leverage their scale to become transformational innovators.  Chris also talks about pitching consulting services (it’s hard, and he doesn’t like it), how innovation can take a lot of forms that we don’t notice, and how one company is finally reckoning with its terrible past. Read more of...2019-06-171h 04A Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysPeople WANT to believe (w/ Bethany McLean)On today's show, Chris sits down with Bethany McLean for a wide-ranging interview, spanning growing up on the Iron Range in Minnesota, to her career as a business writer and how her time in the heady days of business magazines built her skepticism of the corporate world, and led her to be one of the premier chroniclers of corporate malfeasance. Then, we hear Just One Thing about a company who's helping their employees achieve that ever-elusive work-life balance. Chris also talks villains, both on the screen and in the boardroom. Read Bethany at...2019-06-1059 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysBiology is Technology (w/ Ryan Bethancourt)Today, Chris sits down with Ryan Bethencourt, CEO of Wild Earth Inc, to talk about science fiction, biohacking, the birth of biotech and disrupting one of the oldest industries on the planet. Chris also talks grill etiquette, retreats, and tells you to eat a GMO salad. You can follow Ryan on Twitter and Instagram at @RyanBethencourt; Wild Earth can be found at @wildearthpetsFor more cutting edge biotech companies, check out Indiebio, the biotech accelerator that Ryan co-founded.If you want to get inspired by some science fiction, here's a list to start...2019-06-031h 10A Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysForm a Rebel Alliance! (w/ Lois Kelly)On today's show, Chris introduces himself and then sits down to talk with author Lois Kelly. They talk about rebels at work, why they're so important to organizations and what to do if you are a rebel, or you lead them. Lois Kelly has been a lifelong Rebel at Work, and has spent her career helping Fortune 100 companies become braver and more creative in their approaches to communications.  Her real professional joy has been encouraging people to become more rebellious at work. Lois is the author of four books, including Rebels at Work: A Handbook fo...2019-05-2756 minA Case of the MondaysA Case of the MondaysA Case of the Mondays Trailer #1Coming soon! A business podcast for thoughtful (and a little skeptical) business people. Writer, Host: Chris ThierfelderProducers: Sarah and Max WarmanArt: Jennie JacobsMusic: Kevin MacLeodIG: @mondaypodLinkedIn: A Case of the MondaysSite: A Case of the MondaysCopyright 2023 TWC Media Group All Rights Reserved2019-05-1501 minThe Playing with Fire PodcastThe Playing with Fire Podcast260 - Playing with FireDr. Bill interviews former @Giants guard Chris Godfrey, the man behind lifeathletes.org2012-07-1614 minThe Playing with Fire PodcastThe Playing with Fire Podcast219 - Playing with FireA best of includes interview with former Major League Baseball player Chris Godfrey… and a challenge to rethink Sundays and sports!  2011-10-0129 minThe Playing with Fire PodcastThe Playing with Fire Podcast210 - Playing with FireEncore show including Dr. Bill’s interview of former NFL player Chris Godfrey of Life Athletes www.lifeathletes.org2011-07-3018 minThe Playing with Fire PodcastThe Playing with Fire Podcast#079 - Playing with Fire - Prepare for the UnexpectedShow Notes Freestyle - Dr. Bill Thierfelder, you host. We have been asked many questions on topics we have already covered. We thought it would be a good time to go back to some of our best segments and hear them again. So, this week we are going talk with Chris Godfrey, look at Old Man and the Sea, Won't You Carry Me Jesus, the spot - it never gets beaten, perfecting rush techniques, preparing for the unexpected, and gratitude beyond the pale, and much more. Listen Up - Interview with Chris Godfrey What's Hot - Old Man and the...2008-09-1232 minPlaying with Fire PodcastPlaying with Fire PodcastPlaying with Fire - Episode 6Show Notes Episode #006 1:10 Freestyle 2:30 Listen-Up - Interview with Chris Godfrey of Life Athletes 8:35 What’s Hot Coach Wooden: One-One- by John Carty and John Wooden Available at Amazon.com 13:15 Praying Twice - ‘Sing’ by Christine Havrilla available on iTunes 16:30 It’s Your Call - Listener question: ‘How do I stay focues and improve in the face of criticism’. You can give us your feedback via our listener comment line 206-203-1301 or at feedback@reclaimthegame.com 19:00 Skills and Drills - Catching 24:40 Iron Will - Tapping into remarkable performance 31:15 Soul Food - Your purpose in the face of pain 35:25 Closing Remarks2007-04-1939 minThe Playing with Fire PodcastThe Playing with Fire Podcast#006 - Playing with FireEpisode #006 Playing with Fire Podcast 1:10 Freestyle 2:30 Listen-Up - Interview with Chris Godfrey Http://www.lifeathletes.org 8:35 What's Hot - Coach Wooden one-on-one by Jay Carty and John Wooden http://www.coachwooden.com 13:15 Praying Twice - 'Sing' by Christine Havrilla available on iTunes 16:30 It's Your Call - Listener question: 'How do I stay focues and improve in the face of criticism?'. You can give us your feedback via our listener comment line 206-203-1301 or at feedback@reclaimthegame.com 19:00 Skills and Drills - Catching 24:40 Iron Will - Tapping into remarkable performance 31:15 Soul Food - Your purpose in the face of...2007-04-1336 min