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Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 894 - Bill Janovitz / Danny LobellBuffalo Tom frontman Bill Janovitz talks to Marc about moving on from the band and returning to it once again. Plus, Danny Lobell stops by to talk about his life becoming a comic book.
2018-03-011h 30Ewan@icluod.com267: Managing Self-Doubt to Tackle Bigger Challenges with Tara MohrTara Mohr offers deep insight into how our fears and inner critic operate--and how to optimally respond. You'll Learn: The key drivers behind fear and self-doubt A handy Hebrew distinction for thinking about fear How to consult your inner critic--and inner mentor--wisely About Tara: Tara Mohr is an expert on leadership and well-being. She helps people play bigger in sharing their voices and bringing forward their ideas in work and in life. Tara is the author of Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, an...
2018-02-2846 minEwan@icluod.com266: Developing Your Free Time Formula with Jeff SandersFellow podcaster Jeff Sanders discusses what really makes up your time, how to avoid burning out while remaining productive, and how to prioritize tasks without sacrificing your goals. You'll Learn: What a trip to the ER taught Jeff about the need for taking legit breaks How to unplug optimally Steps to define your top priorities About Jeff: Jeff Sanders is a keynote speaker, author of The Free-Time Formula, The 5 AM Miracle, and founder of The Rockin' Pro
2018-02-2639 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 893 - Jennifer LawrenceJennifer Lawrence takes a break from being one of the biggest movie stars in the world to stop by the garage and hang with Marc.
2018-02-261h 13Ewan@icluod.com265: Getting the Most Out of Each Day with Peter ShankmanPeter Shankman walks through his unique take on productivity and lessons learned from ADHD that anyone can apply. You'll Learn: 4 simple rules to be more productive Tricks to eliminate distraction Why you should always ask for a deadline About Peter: Peter Shankman is a spectacular example of what happens when you merge the power of pure creativity with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and a dose of adventure, and make it work to your advantage. An author, entrepreneur and corporate keynote speaker, this “worldwide connector” is recognized worldwide for radica...
2018-02-2332 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 892 - Duncan Jones / Brendon SmallFilmmaker Duncan Jones talks with Marc about getting the answers from science fiction. Plus, comedian and musician Brendon Small returns.
2018-02-221h 36Ewan@icluod.com264: Navigating the Treacherous Ascent to Leadership with Ron CarucciRon Carucci shares his groundbreaking research on the patterns of successful--unsuccessful--rises to greater organizational power. You'll Learn: How resumes and interviews routinely mislead How to minimize alienation The four patterns of successful leaders About Ron: Ron is a seasoned consultant with more than 25 years of experience working with CEOs and senior executives of organizations ranging from Fortune 50s to start-ups in pursuit of transformational change. His consulting has taken him to more than 20 different countries on four continents. He has consulted to some of the world’s most influential CEOs...
2018-02-2134 minEwan@icluod.comAre you unintentionally dishonest?Pete talks about some of our most honest leaders, lists habits to avoid when you want to talk “honestly”, and comes clean about his own unintentional dishonesty. View show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/PresidentsDay2018
2018-02-1908 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 891 - Heather Graham / Sebastian ManiscalcoHeather Graham talks about her acting career, her new opportunities as a writer and director, and Hollywood's sexual abuse problem. Plus, Sebastian Maniscalco returns to the garage.
2018-02-191h 33Ewan@icluod.com263: Building Relationships like a Superconnector with Scott GerberScott Gerber discusses the “superconnector” approach to build meaningful human relationships and go beyond networking. You'll Learn: How to become a conversational Sherlock Holmes Questions that spark great conversations How to introduce yourself with impact About Scott: Scott Gerber is Founder and CEO of CommunityCo and founder of YEC and Forbes Councils. He is an industry leader in building and managing personalized, invitation-only communities for world-class executives, entrepreneurs and professionals. Scott is an expert on youth entrepreneurship, community building, youth unemployment in America, recent college grad unemployment and small bu
2018-02-1644 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 890 - Gina RodriguezJane the Virgin's Gina Rodriguez talks with Marc about representation, cultural changes, Chicago, boxing, dancing and Rita Moreno.
2018-02-151h 21Ewan@icluod.com262: Conquering the Five Career Derailers with Carter CastKellogg professor Carter Cast provides his research on career derailment--and how to prevent it! You'll Learn: Two questions to ask yourself to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses Frequently-occurring risk factors to watch out for The two critical things that put you in the 98 percentile of your company About Carter: Carter Cast is a clinical professor at the Kellogg School of Management. Previously he’s played a pivotal role in building numerous iconic consumer brands including Tostitos Scoops and The Sims. He served as CEO of Walmart.com, growing it to t...
2018-02-1451 minEwan@icluod.comFlamingo Pink, Flamingo Blue written by Chanel TsangRa the Flamingo lives a quiet, peaceful life with her family. They spend their time quietly splashing around, until one day Ra discovers a rainbow lake nearby. How will this lake effect their lives? Have a listen and see!
This story is suitable for young listeners 4 - 10 years old.
2018-02-1408 min
Ewan@icluod.comMarty Allen from 2015From Episode 574, Marc talks with veteran comedian Marty Allen about his lifetime in show business.
2018-02-1354 minEwan@icluod.com261: Powering Up Your PowerPoint with Heather and Alan AckmannPowerPoint gurus Heather and Alan Ackmann share perspectives on how to take full advantage of PowerPoint for more impactful presentations. You'll Learn: When, why and how you should PowerPoint – and when you shouldn’t The three fundamental factors to consider when designing your slides When to use emotionally-driven graphics About Heather and Alan: Alan Ackmann is the professional writing for business coordinator in the Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse department at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. His teaching specialties include professional and technical writing and the rhetoric of slideware and present...
2018-02-1249 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 889 - Esther PovitskyComic Esther Povitsky and Marc talk about their decidedly different (but still formative) experiences at The Comedy Store and the success they found after embracing that place.
2018-02-121h 24Ewan@icluod.com260: Tools for Sticking with Your Biggest Goals with Dean LindsayDean Lindsay shows how to achieve “PHAT” (Pretty, Hot And Tempting) goals by committing to them, strengthening reasons, and building true conviction. You'll Learn: Why it’s better to have real commitment rather than a good plan What it mean to be truly convicted of a goal’s value Dean’s six P’s of Progress About Dean: Dean Lindsay is hailed as an ‘Outstanding Thought Leader on Building Priceless Business Relationships’ by Sales and Marketing Executives International as well as a ‘Sales-and-Networking Guru’ by the Dallas Business Journal. His books, How to Achi...
2018-02-0928 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 888 - Tracy LettsPulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Tony Award-winning actor Tracy Letts talks with Marc about Lady Bird, The Post, his plays, and more.
2018-02-081h 24Ewan@icluod.com259: How the Best Teams Operate with Adrian GostickAdrian Gostick talks about what the best teams today are doing differently. You'll Learn: The differing forces that motivate each generation How to encourage your leaders to initiate regular career discussions The best ways to disagree without causing offense About Adrian: Adrian Gostick is a global workplace expert and thought leader in the fields of corporate culture, teamwork, and engagement. He is founder of the training company The Culture Works and author of the #1 New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestsellers All In and The Carrot Pr...
2018-02-0740 minEwan@icluod.com258: Doing the Work You Do Best with Ken ColemanBroadcaster Ken Coleman guides us in discovering what we’re created to do… and how to see that dream become a reality. You'll Learn: The litmus test for your passion The “nuclear option” for dealing with a difficult teammate or boss What to do when you’re burnt out at work but can’t leave just yet About Ken: Ken Coleman is host of The Ken Coleman Show and EntreLeadership Podcast, and author of One Question: Life-Changing Answers from Today’s Leading Voices. Ken is an acclaimed interviewer and broadcaster who...
2018-02-0546 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 887 - Riki Lindhome / Laurie KilmartinRiki Lindhome and Marc talk Garfunkel and Oates, Another Period, Shakespeare and Clint Eastwood. Plus, Laurie Kilmartin stops by to laugh at death.
2018-02-051h 27Ewan@icluod.com257: Innovating through Empathetic Collaboration with Turi McKinleyTuri McKinley talks intuitive design thinking as an alternative approach to problem solving. You'll Learn: The importance of human empathy in problem solving Three keys to apply the design thinking process in your organization Pro-tips for getting brilliant ideas flowing when you collaborate About Turi: Turi McKinley is the Executive Director of Org Activation at frog design. Turi’s 15+ years in design encompasses design research, interaction and service design, and currently focuses on driving change within innovative teams and organizations. Turi leads frog’s capability building and proces...
2018-02-0241 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 886 - Ezra Furman / David WainEzra Furman started writing songs when he was 14 years old after hearing Bob Dylan but while still wanting to be a member of Green Day. Ezra tells Marc how those seemingly contradictory preferences took hold in his music and performances, how comedy was his road not taken, and how he struggled with coming out to his bandmates and friends. Also, David Wain returns to the show after eight years to talk about his movie about the National Lampoon, A Futile and Stupid Gesture. This episode is sponsored by SimpliSafe.
2018-02-011h 24Ewan@icluod.com256: Science-based Solutions for Delivering Tough Truth at Work with Mark MurphyAuthor & trainer Mark Murphy explores the intersections of diplomacy, truthfulness, and difficult conversations at work. You'll Learn: Top reasons why people don’t tell the truth at work Common phrases that create defensiveness Why having a difficult conversation is better than just fixing the problem yourself About Mark: Mark Murphy is a New York Times bestselling author, weekly contributor to Forbes, ranked as a Top 30 Leadership Guru and the Founder of Leadership IQ. He’s trained leaders at the United Nations, Harvard Business School, the Clinton Foundation, Microsoft, MasterCard, SHRM...
2018-01-3153 minEwan@icluod.com255: Minimizing Avoidable Failures with Russell KlusasTradecraft founder Russ Klusas discusses optimal decision-making amid life goals, recognizing avoidable failures, and learning from the successes and failures of Silicon Valley. You'll Learn: How to understand and use bounded rationality How to identify avoidable failures The good and the bad from Silicon Valley About Russ: Russell Klusas is the Founder of Tradecraft, a full time, in-person immersive training program for people who want to work in startups. He was also previously the CEO of Big Lobby, and the Entrepreneur-in-Residence of Founder Institute. He attended the University of Il...
2018-01-2951 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 885 - Rita MorenoShow business legend Rita Moreno joins Marc in the garage to talk about the ups and downs of her 70 years as an entertainer.
2018-01-291h 13Ewan@icluod.com254: How to Afford Anything and Care for your Career with Paula PantFellow podcaster Paula Pant shares her expertise on mastering your personal finances, caring for your career, and making wise decisions. You'll Learn: How to afford anything...but not everything Why self-care is career care How to successfully prep for newer and bigger obstacles About Paula: Paula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business and real estate investing. She has been featured more than four dozen times in major publications, includi
2018-01-2645 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 884 - Don WasMusic industry Renaissance man Don Was joins Marc in the garage to talk Dylan, The Stones, re-mastering, and Detroit.
2018-01-251h 27Ewan@icluod.comThe Dragon Rock 🐲 written by Ellena Ashley🐉 Once Upon A Time, there was a town that had, in its best-loved spot, a large, long, scaly rock that looked amazingly similar to a sleeping dragon. Along with this dragon-shaped rock came a tale: ‘In times of trouble, the dragon will wake, and free the village, by making a lake’.
Well, trouble did come to that town, in the form of one very, very hot and dry summer. The townsfolk were desperate for rain, but it just did not come.
Would the tale about the dragon prove to be true?
Would it wake and save them from this drought, or was...
2018-01-2511 minEwan@icluod.com253: How to Speak Out...Without a Freak Out with Matthew AbrahamsStanford instructor Matt Abrahams teaches techniques to calm speaking anxieties...from managing procrastination to cooling body temperatures, and more. You'll Learn: How to attack both the symptoms and sources of speaking anxiety Why to envision communication as a conversation instead of a performance How long to make eye contact About Matt: Matt Abrahams is a passionate, collaborative and innovative educator and coach. He teaches Effective Virtual Communication and Essentials of Strategic Communication at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. Matt is also Co-Founder and Principal at Bold Echo Co...
2018-01-2448 minEwan@icluod.com252: Creative Problem Solving through Design Thinking with Edgar PapkeEdgar Papke explores “design thinking” and best practices to foster unpredictable, creative, innovative ideas. You'll Learn: How three distinct workplace cultures solve problems differently The process of successful curious confrontation How to choose which problems are worth pursuing About Edgar: Edgar Papke is an author, speaker and globally recognized expert in business alignment, leadership and organizational culture. He is the author of True Alignment: Linking Company Culture to Customer Needs for Extraordinary Results,
2018-01-2246 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 883 - Macaulay Culkin / Cameron EspositoMacaulay Culkin tells Marc why he considers himself retired at age 37 after being one of the most famous people on the planet . Also, comedian Cameron Esposito stops by.
2018-01-221h 37Ewan@icluod.com251: Taking the Leap Into your Dream...the Smart Way with Mike LewisMike Lewis shares his journey from professional private equity to professional squash and provides perspective on how/when/why to jump into what you really want to do. You'll Learn: When it’s time to jump The right mindset for taking your jump Actionable ways to tune into your internal voice and deepest desires About Mike: Mike Lewis is the Founder and CEO of When to Jump, a global curated community featuring the individuals, stories, and ideas relating to leaving something comfortable in order to pursue a passion. Laun...
2018-01-1939 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 882 - Derek WatersActor and Drunk History creator Derek Waters joins Marc to talk about his own history as a kid from Baltimore who went Hollywood.
2018-01-181h 24Ewan@icluod.com250: Powering Up Your Professional Presence with Magdalena YesilTechnology mogul Magdalena Yesil shares how to boost your gravitas, results, and ability to be heard at the workplace. You'll Learn: What is the professional ask and why you should do it How to access and convey greater gravitas Tips for being heard better in meetings About Madalena: Magdalena Yeşil is a founder, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist of many of the world’s top technology companies, including Salesforce, where she was the first investor and founding board member. Yesil is a former general partner at U.S. Venture Partn...
2018-01-1747 minEwan@icluod.com249: Leading When You’re Not in Charge with Clay ScrogginsClay Scroggins discusses how to lead without being in the top position. You'll Learn: Three simple questions to help you collaborate better The equation for powerful leadership How to have difficult conversations with your boss About Clay: Clay Scroggins is the lead pastor of North Point Community Church, providing visionary and directional leadership for all the local church staff and congregation. Clay understands firsthand how to manage the tension of leading when you’re not in charge. Clay holds a degree in industrial engineering from Georgia Tech, as well as a...
2018-01-1549 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 881 - Laurie Metcalf / Tom SeguraLaurie Metcalf Also, Tom Segura returns to talk about his new special.
2018-01-151h 27Ewan@icluod.com248: What Professional Speakers Do...that You Should too with Grant BaldwinProfessional speaking guru Grant Baldwin shares lessons learned for becoming a better public speaker. You'll Learn: The one thing that distinguishes professional speakers from the rest Top things NOT to do when presenting Helpful ways to make a huge upgrade to your presentation skills About Grant: Grant is a veteran speaker who started his public speaking career as a youth pastor. Since then, he has given thousands of presentations in conferences, assemblies, conventions, and other events. He is the host of The Speaker Lab, a podcast that helps other spe...
2018-01-1235 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 880 - Richard JenkinsRichard Jenkins talks with Marc about being a late starter, giving up hope, and becoming one the great character actors working today.
2018-01-111h 25Ewan@icluod.com247: Thriving in High-Pressure Situations with Eddie DavilaProfessor Eddie Davila discusses how to identify, view, handle, and thrive amidst pressure at work. You'll Learn: Why pressure is really an honor and a gift What to do when you get stressed in low-pressure situations How to use stress to prep for high-pressure situations About Eddie: Eddie Davila is a faculty member in Arizona State University’s highly ranked supply chain management program. At ASU he teaches over 3000 students per year in person and online. He has a 12-part intro to supply chain management series on Youtube that has ov...
2018-01-1045 minEwan@icluod.com246: Doing the Most with Your To-Do List with Suzanna KayeProfessional organizer Suzanna Kaye shares her tips on optimal to-do lists for optimal productivity. You'll Learn: How to cope when your tasks are too overwhelming A common mistake when working the to-do lists and apps Guidelines for identifying your priorities About Suzanna: Suzanna Kaye is a speaker with a passion! She can be found training and speaking to audiences both locally and internationally about how to structure their lives in new ways to be more productive and organized. Suzanna is the founder of Spark! Organizing, LLC as well as a...
2018-01-0844 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 879 - Fortune FeimsterComedian and actor Fortune Feimster joins Marc in the garage fresh off getting engaged to her girlfriend.
2018-01-081h 23Ewan@icluod.com2017 hit: 186 The Practices of High-Performing Employees with Dr. Clint LongeneckerIn this 2017 greatest hit, professor Clint Longenecker shares his research-based insights on career performance improvement. You'll Learn: Research revealing the 5 key things high performers have in common The dangers of being too busy The power of a strategic S.T.O.P. About Clint: Clinton Oliver Longenecker, is an award winning educator, is one of “America’s leaders in the area of rapid performance improvement” and is a Distinguished University Professor and the Director of the Center for Leadership and Organizational Excellence in The College of Business and Innovation at The Un...
2018-01-0542 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 878 - Ta-Nehisi CoatesTa-Nehisi Coates is one of America's most celebrated and insightful writers. But there's part of him that would be fine with it all going away. Marc and Ta-Nehisi talk about the impulse to pull back when things start to get good, the burden of being treated as a representative for a larger community, and the reason Ta-Nehisi finds Black Panther so relatable. They also discuss two of Ta-Nehisi's biggest influences: James Baldwin and David Carr. This episode is sponsored by SimpliSafe.
2018-01-041h 26Ewan@icluod.com2017 hit: 178 How to Lead Without Authority with Dodie GomerIn this 2017 greatest hit, talent builder Dodie Gomer shares best practices for leading people to results--when you’re not in charge. You'll Learn: How setting a clear vision on tiny matters delivers huge benefits Tactics for projecting powerful composure The value of using “strong words” and eliminating “weak words” in your communications About Dodie: Dodie Gomer believes far beyond technical potential. She is known as a talent builder. Dodie has 25+ years of corporate HR leadership. She inspires individuals to tap into their unique talent to go beyond their technical expertise and...
2018-01-0340 minEwan@icluod.com2017 hit: 159 Increasing Confidence by Increasing Self-Awareness with Dr. Tasha EurichPete reviews 2017's greatest hits, starting with Increasing Confidence by Increasing Self-Awareness with Dr. Tasha Eurich. In this episode, Tasha shares insights on self-awareness, what we can benefit from it, and what to do to strengthen our self-awareness. You'll Learn: 7 indicators that reveal if you’re actually self-aware (most aren’t!) Why you need to be more self-aware What you’re doing wrong when it comes to introspection About Tasha: Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times bestselling author (Bankable Leadership). With a PhD in organ...
2018-01-0139 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 877 - Marc's FamilyRing in the New Year with the Maron Family, as Marc plays some of his earliest interactions with his father, mother and brother on WTF.
2018-01-011h 14
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 876 - Michael Marcus / Dr. SteveMarc closes out 2017 with some of his close friends, author Michael Marcus and therapist Dr. Stephen Dansiger.
2017-12-281h 35Ewan@icluod.comHoliday reflection, gratitude, and generosityPete reflects on the holidays and the importance of gratitude and generosity. View links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/christmas2017
2017-12-2504 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 875 - WTF Shows of Christmas PastMarc presents a look back at some holiday moments from the earliest years of WTF.
2017-12-251h 02Ewan@icluod.comBuffy Bunny and the Big Christmas Mix-up written by Jess JuddBuffy Bunny is back and this time there's been a big Christmas mix-up. Buffy accidentally sets Christmas on a slippery slope, one that means his friends may not get the presents they wanted for Christmas, that is if they get any presents at all! Will Buffy be able to help Santa? You'll have to listen and find out.
Happy holidays everyone! Thank you for listening to Story Time this year, we so appreciate your support. Enjoy your holidays and we will see you in the New Year. 🎅🎄🎁🐰
2017-12-2521 minEwan@icluod.comBilly the Bathtub Helps Santa written by Sheila ToewsDo you remember Billy the Bathtub? The special bathtub who can move his feet and likes to play with his friends in the park?
Do you remember that Billy lives in a big old house in Winnipeg, Canada? Now, Winnipeg isn't too far from the North Pole (as sleighs and reindeer fly), and we all know who lives at the North Pole, don't we?
Would you like to hear about the time Billy the Bathtub helped Santa? You would?!? Then this story is for you!
This story is suitable for children ages 4 to 10 years old.
Merry Christmas everyone 🎅🎄🎁🛁
2017-12-2407 minEwan@icluod.com245: Getting into Flow...Repeatedly with Steven KotlerAuthor and researcher Steven Kotler lays out the pathways to the optimal state of consciousness called flow. You'll Learn: The golden rule of flow How to find flow using psychological and neurobiological triggers How to take breaks without interrupting your flow About Steven: Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist and the cofounder/director of research for the Flow Genome Project. He is one of the world’s leading experts on ultimate human performance. View transcript, show notes, and links at ht...
2017-12-2239 minEwan@icluod.comMiranda’s Christmas Visitor written by Paul D. RaceMiranda was an inside cat and didn't get to do many of the outside things that cats like to do. Christmas time, however, was special because it was the only time she got to be around a real tree in the house. The Christmas in this story turned out to be extra special when a surprise visitor hid in the tree!
A short story suitable for young children aged 2-5 years old
Happy holidays everybody! 🎄⭐️⛄️🎁😊
Miranda’s Christmas Visitor: Copyright © 2007 by Paul D. Race. All rights reserved, used by permission.
2017-12-2206 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 874 - Neal PrestonPhotographer Neal Preston is in the garage to talk about living the life of a rock star while taking some of the most iconic photos ever.
2017-12-211h 22Ewan@icluod.com244: Behavioral Science Insights on How to Have a Good Day, Everyday with Caroline WebbCaroline Webb reveals actionable insights from the latest science behind living our best days. You'll Learn: The power of micro-mindfulness Pro-tips for maintaining focus and motivation Best ways to keep up your energy throughout your day About Caroline: Caroline is CEO of Sevenshift, a firm that shows people how to use insights from behavioral science to improve their working life. Her book on that topic, How To Have A Good Day, is being published in 16 languages and more than 60 countries. She is also a Senior Advisor to McKinsey, where sh...
2017-12-2047 minEwan@icluod.com243: How to Be More Popular--and Why that Still Matters at Work with Mitch PrinsteinMitch Prinstein helps us understand the different types of popularity and teaches us how to boost our popularity by working on our likability. You'll Learn: Subtle ways to boost your likability in meetings How and why to distinguish between the two kinds of popularity: likability and status How to get people to stop looking at their phones to talk to you About Mitch: Mitch is a professor, scientist, university administrator, teacher, author, speaker, and an exhausted dad. He and his research have been featured in The New York Times, The...
2017-12-1844 min
2017-12-181h 27Ewan@icluod.comBill Bowerbird and the Unbearable Backache written by Tyler Clark BurkeBill has a terrible, unbearable, lousy beak-ache. He also happens to be a bowerbird🐦: a type of bird that collects scraps to create elaborate colour-sorted nests. Bill turns to his friends; zebra, frog🐸, yak, and others for objects that might help alleviate his ache. Will they be able to help him? If not, what will?
This fun, wacky story is told in playful cadence with rhyme and refrain. A riot of a tale, it also offers some wisdom on getting through tough times with patience, and a little help from your friends.
This story is suitable for children ages 3-7
2017-12-1605 minEwan@icluod.com242: How to Handle Tough Audiences with Deirdre BreakenridgePR consultant Deirdre Breakenridge teaches how to handle tricky audiences, identify different audience member profiles, and deliver great presentations in tough situations. You'll Learn: The best approaches for understanding your audience upfront Three universal practices to command attention Handy strategies to prepare you for the tough questions About Deirdre: Deirdre has been in PR and marketing for 25+ years helping senior executives in midsize to large organizations communicate to their stakeholders. She is a communications strategist and has worked with clients on many different types of communications programs, including executive co...
2017-12-1537 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 872 - Darren AronofskyFilmmaker Darren Aronofsky joins Marc in the garage to talk about the universal mysteries that inspire his films.
2017-12-141h 13Ewan@icluod.com241: How to Have More Fun While Achieving More with Dave CrenshawDave Crenshaw gives his expert insights on the importance of scheduling in fun, meaningful breaks, and shares practical tips on setting up your own personal oasis and managing your time. You'll Learn: Why having fun is critical to your success How to build your own oasis Perspectives to switch from a culture of now vs. the culture of when About Dave: Dave Crenshaw is the master of building productive leaders. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have re...
2017-12-1337 minEwan@icluod.com240: Mastering the Art of Connection with Michael J. GelbMichael J. Gelb walks us through the power of connectedness, the importance of being aware of the people around you, and practices that can help your internal wellness. You'll Learn: Why uber-busy global leaders make time for face-to-face interactions How to consciously spread positive emotion Practicing the opposite of stress response About Michael: Michael is the world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development and a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, executive coaching and innovative leadership. Michael co-directs the acclaimed Lead...
2017-12-1142 minEwan@icluod.comEpisode 871 - Loudon Wainwright III / Judd ApatowSinger-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III talks with Marc about life, love, and Roman numerals. Plus, Judd Apatow returns to the garage as he returns to the standup stage.
2017-12-111h 45Ewan@icluod.com239: Building Yours Systems for Success with Sam CarpenterSam Carpenter explores how you can effectively work with the collection of systems that make up your work and life. You'll Learn: The benefit of seeing your complex life as a simpler collection of systems How to analyze and fix the kinks in your system Top systems that are most often dysfunctional About Sam: Sam has a background in engineering, journalism, publishing, forestry, construction management, and telecommunications. An author and entrepreneur, he is president and CEO of Centratel, the premier telephone answering service in the United States. Other businesses he...
2017-12-0836 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 870 - James FrancoMarc talks with James Franco about his life in show business and how much he relates to Tommy Wiseau, the man he portrays in The Disaster Artist.
2017-12-072h 01Ewan@icluod.com238: The Ingredients of A Great First Impression with Ann DemaraisExecutive coach Ann Demarais highlights ways to become more socially generous and how to make an awesome first impression. You'll Learn: The most common interpersonal flaws--and how to fix them Four universally-appreciated social gifts that you can give How to bounce back from a bad first impression About Ann: Ann Demarais, the founder of First Impressions, has more than 20 years of experience in applied psychology, specializing in interpersonal communication, impression management, social skills, and executive coaching. She works with senior executives who want to enhance their leadership impact. She was...
2017-12-0647 minEwan@icluod.com237: Crafting Memorable Stories with Dr. Carmen SimonDr. Carmen Simon shows how to become impossible to ignore by integrating the right components to influence our audience’s minds. You'll Learn: The three components of a good story Why causation in a story can be both sexy and tricky at the same time Why relatable emotions are more important than strong emotions About Carmen: Dr. Carmen Simon is a Cognitive Neuroscientist and Founder of Memzy. She has applied the latest neuroscience research findings to deliver workshops, design, and consulting services. Carmen is a published author and a freq...
2017-12-0439 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 869 - Greta GerwigMarc talks with actor Greta Gerwig, who wrote and directed the acclaimed new film Lady Bird.
2017-12-041h 21Ewan@icluod.com236: Persuasion Pointers from a Legendary Infomercial Pitchman with Anthony SullivanInfomercial star Anthony “Sully” Sullivan shares his best lessons learned about the art and science of persuasion. You'll Learn: Approaches to understanding the pain and being the cure How to make an entrance and take control Why you should own your nerves and not hide them About Anthony: Best-known as the spokesman for OxiClean, Anthony is the pitchman of choice for dozens of innovative, practical usage consumer products including the X5 5-in-1 Steamer, the Sticky Buddy and Smart Mop. Star and Co-Producer of the Discovery Channel series “PitchMen,” Sully is also a...
2017-12-0139 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 868 - Sam Beam / Bob SagetMarc talks with Sam Beam, a.k.a. Iron & Wine, about making soulful folk rock. Plus, Bob Saget stops by to talk about his new special.
2017-11-301h 30Ewan@icluod.com235: The Power of Finding Your Why with David MeadAuthor and Simon Sinek colleague David Mead shares the importance of starting with why you do what you do – and how to find that why. You'll Learn: The benefits of starting with why Examples of effective and ineffective “whys” The process to find your why About David: David is committed to a world in which the vast majority of people wake up inspired to go to work, feel safe while they're there and go home at the end of the day fulfilled by the work they do. David co-authored Find You...
2017-11-2937 minEwan@icluod.com234: Sharper Critical Thinking for Better Solutions with Mike FigliuoloMike Figliuolo ponders on why critical thinking is becoming increasingly important and how to maximize your critical thinking skills. You'll Learn: Why slowing down will help you better solve problems How to differentiate facts from judgments How to use the 5 “whys” and the 7 “so whats” to think more clearly about causes and effects About Mike: Mike Figliuolo is the Managing Director of thoughtLEADERS, a consulting and training firm that helps leaders think better. He’s authored numerous books on leadership, thinking, and communication.He graduated from the United States Military Aca...
2017-11-2742 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 867 - Rob HuebelActor and comedian Rob Huebel talks with Marc about getting his start in improv comedy just as the fabled UCB Theater was getting off the ground.
2017-11-271h 23Ewan@icluod.comHappy Black Friday!Pete lists some of his favorite things this year for people who want to be more awesome at their jobs. View links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/bf18
2017-11-2407 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 866 - Jimmie Vaughan / Kasper Collin & Bennie MaupinFirst, Marc sits down with filmmaker Kasper Collin and musician Bennie Maupin to talk about the documentary I Called Him Morgan. Then blues rocker Jimmie Vaughan jams in the garage.
2017-11-231h 37Ewan@icluod.com233: Best Practices for Better Relationships at Work with FranklinCovey’s Todd DavisFranklinCovey Chief People Officer Todd Davis shares the firm’s discoveries on proven best practices for building more effective work relationships. You'll Learn: How to see others more clearly A master tactic to get better feedback from your colleagues The most common mistakes that destroy work relationships About Todd: Todd Davis is the author of FranklinCovey’s Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work. With over 30 years of experience in human resources, talen t development, executive recruiting, sales, and marketing, Davis serves as FranklinCovey’s chief people o...
2017-11-2250 minEwan@icluod.com232: How to Be a Better Leader by Being More Positive with Brenda Bailey-HughesProfessor Brenda Bailey-Hughes explores the scientific connections between positivity and being a better performer at work. You'll Learn: The real science behind the power of positivity How to halt compulsive worrying Power words for positivity About Brenda: Brenda Bailey-Hughes teaches communication and leadership skills at the Kelley School of Business undergrad program. She also teaches global leadership and emerging markets for Kelley Direct, the working professionals’ MBA program. She’s authored 8 LinkedIn Learning courses. She specializes in communication training and coaching for Fortune 500 executives – such as P&G, Samsun...
2017-11-2040 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 865 - Christina PazsitzkyComedian Christina Paszitsky talks with Marc about motherhood, philosophy, bad comedy club hotels, and MTV Road Rules, on which she was a contestant.
2017-11-201h 15Ewan@icluod.com231: How to Stay Motivated and On Track with Ed LatimoreProfessional boxer and physics student Ed Latimore teaches how to stop caring about what other people think and stoke the fires of motivation. You'll Learn: How human behavior is subject to the laws of momentum How to find motivation when it seems elusive Why it’s better to focus on the process rather than the outcome About Ed: Ed Latimore is a professional boxer, adult physics student at Duquesne University, a veteran of the United States Army National Guard, chess player, and author. Millions have learned from Ed's insights at h...
2017-11-1739 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 864 - Lawrence O'DonnellNews anchor-writer-actor-author Lawrence O'Donnell joins Marc in the garage to talk about Boston, Washington, DC, and times that have tested America.
2017-11-161h 33Ewan@icluod.comChester and the Travelling Toilet written by Jess JuddChester’s parents have just made him move house🏡 and he is not very happy about it😠. Whilst sulking about the situation, he makes an amazing discovery in the most unexpected place…..his toilet🚽!
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2017-11-1615 minEwan@icluod.com230: How to Get an MBA Education (and more!) for Under $1,000 with Laurie PickardNo-Pay MBA guru Laurie Pickard explains Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and reveals precisely how to get quality education for under $1,000. You'll Learn: All about MOOCs! What they are, where to find them, and how to pick the winners How to use Loss Aversion to avoid quitting online courses How to build a prestigious network without going to a prestigious university About Laurie: When some of the most prestigious business schools in the world began providing free versions of their courses online, Laurie Pickard saw an opportunity to get th...
2017-11-1540 minEwan@icluod.com229: How to Wow with Powerful Words and Presence with Frances Cole JonesCommunications consultant Frances Cole Jones shares her best strategies to address her clients’ most pressing questions. You'll Learn: How to tell if you’re a boring speaker...and what do about it. The key word that instantly makes your message more engaging Another power word that increases listener buy-in from 60 to 94% About Frances: Prior to founding Cole Media Management Frances worked first as a nursery school teacher and then as an editor of commercial nonfiction in NYC. Being a teacher helped hone her negotiating skills (If you can handle 12 toddle...
2017-11-1339 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 863 - Kim DealMarc talks with rock legend Kim Deal from the bands The Breeders and The Pixies.
2017-11-131h 27Ewan@icluod.com228: The Essential Keys to Team Excellence with Gary MortonGary Morton reveals the key ingredients to the “secret sauce” allowing teams to be at the top 1% of their fields. You'll Learn: The first steps toward achieving clarity of purpose How to spark empowered obsession in your team Guidelines for unleashing your group’s creativity About Gary: Gary Morton graduated from West Point with honors and had a five-year career as a tank officer, the highlight of which was being part of an extraordinary unit that achieved unprecedented results at the US Army's grueling National Training Center—the only unit to ev...
2017-11-1042 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 862 - John DwyerMarc talks with garage rocker John Dwyer, founding member of Thee Oh Sees, about the need for noise.
2017-11-091h 18Ewan@icluod.com227: Becoming More Persuasive with Donald KellyFellow podcaster Donald Kelly reveals keys to being more persuasive, building influence, and hustling everyday. You'll Learn: Principles of sales that everyone can use to become more influential Two strategies to overcome the fear of rejection Approaches for making an effective cold call or email About Donald: Donald Kelly evangelizes effective ways for salespeople and entrepreneurs to find more qualified prospects, close more deals and make more money. He does this through motivating sales training, online courses, one-on-one coaching, workshops, seminars and dynamic keynote presentations. Vie...
2017-11-0850 minEwan@icluod.com226: Finding the Energy for Optimal Performance with Cate StillmanHealth entrepreneur Cate Stillman shares wisdom on how you can inject more energy in your day to day to become more productive. You'll Learn: A small tweak in your eating habits that makes you feel much better the next day Why and how to deliver a self-massage How reducing stimulation leads to increasing energy About Cate: Cate empowers thrive-seekers to uplevel their health, their careers, and their lives in real time. She also teaches wellness pros to grow their impact and their income. Cate created Yogahealer.com in 2001 and ha...
2017-11-0642 min
Ewan@icluod.comEpisode 861 - Jenna FischerJenna Fischer sits down with Marc in the garage to talk about the challenges of being a working actor, even after being on a hit sitcom for eight years.
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