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Traction HeroesChecklistsMany so-called accidents can be prevented with a bit of forethought. In this conversation, we explore ways to avoid bad outcomes by preparing beforehand.Show notes:There Are No Accidents, Only Collisions by Alan LevarTraction Heroes Ep. 2: UnprecedentedThe Checklist Manifesto by Atul GawandePass LabsFour Types of Problems by Art SmalleyDrift Into Failure by Sidney DekkerThe Problem Is Not the Problem by Harry Max (video)
2026-06-1427 min
Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast“What We Truly Are” | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Part 2 with Naomi KyleA diary you definitely shouldn’t trust, a trail of spiders you definitely shouldn’t follow, and a monster waiting beneath Hogwarts - second year ends in full chaos. Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Naomi Kyle to revisit the second half of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, following Harry and Ron as the mystery unravels and the stakes shift from school drama to full-blown rescue mission. Together, they explore how the truth about the Chamber forces Harry to confront who he is, and why his choices define him. Plus, Creature and Makeup Effects Designer Nick Dudman join...
2026-06-0259 minHarry Potter: The Official Film Podcast“Not me. Not Hermione. You!” | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Part 2 with Khleo ThomasA mirror that shows your deepest desire, a trapdoor hiding impossible trials, and a final confrontation beneath Hogwarts - first year finishes with a bang for young Harry Potter.
Host Rhianna Dhillon and is joined by Khleo Thomas for the second half of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, following Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they uncover the truth behind the Philosopher’s Stone and face what’s waiting beneath Hogwarts. Together, they explore how friendship, courage, and choice shape the story’s first great test, and why its emotional payoff still resonates.
Plus, a closer...
2026-05-191h 02Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast"Yer a Wizard” | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Part 1 with Khleo ThomasWhere it all began - a cupboard under the stairs, a letter that changes everything, and a first glimpse of a world just out of reach.
Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Khleo Thomas as they step back into the first half of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, retracing Harry’s journey from Privet Drive to his first arrival at Hogwarts. Together, they explore the wonder, warmth, and storytelling that defined the start of the series, and why it still feels like coming home.
Plus, a behind-the-scenes conversation with Head of Props Pierre Boha...
2026-05-191h 01Harry Potter: The Official Film PodcastComing Soon - Harry Potter: The Official Film PodcastThe official companion podcast to the Harry Potter film series is here! Hosted by film critic and Harry Potter superfan Rhianna Dhillon, Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast is a heartfelt and hilarious rewatch that revisits the films that defined a generation. In this trailer, get a first listen at what’s to come: deep-dive discussions, hot takes, behind-the-scenes insights, conversations with superfans and the creative voices who brought the films to life. It’s a chance to rediscover the magic, dissect details you may have missed, and revisit the wizarding world with a fresh perspective.
The firs...
2026-05-0502 minTraction HeroesAxis ThinkingJorge shares one of his core mental models — from an unexpected source.Show notes:Axis Thinking by Brian EnoA Year with Swollen Appendices by Brian EnoPolarity Management by Barry JohnsonThe Problem Is Not the Problem by Harry Max
2026-05-0325 minTraction HeroesMacGuffinsHarry and Jorge discuss one of the latter's favorite means for gaining traction: the MacGuffin, a concept with a storied pedigree in cinema.Show notes:Dark Matter and Trojan Horses by Dan HillTrim tabThe New How by Nilofer MerchantHuman-Centered Security by Heidi TrostTempo by Venkatesh Rao
2026-03-2226 min
The Revenue Room - B2B & High-Ticket B2C MarketingAI Max in Google Ads: When It Wins, When It Fails, and How to Test It ProperlyIn this shorter episode of Unqualified Leads, Harry and Dan break down Google Ads AI Max — what it is, how it works, and the real-world results (good and bad) from live experiments.AI Max isn’t a new campaign type, it’s a layer you can add to existing Search campaigns that expands matching, dynamically optimises assets, and can even choose different final URLs based on intent. When it works, it can unlock major performance gains. When it doesn’t, it can burn budget fast with irrelevant queries.We cover:
2026-02-2327 min
Stellar Work#52 Harry Max On Managing PrioritiesSummaryIn this episode, I sit down with Harry Max, author of Managing Priorities, to explore why prioritization is one of the most critical — yet frustratingly difficult — skills in work and life. We unpack what makes managing priorities so challenging, and how the game changes as you move from the personal level to teams and entire organizations. Harry shares practical tips and frameworks for getting it right, whether you're sorting through your own to-do list or aligning an enterprise around what truly matters.Harry Max is the author of Managing Priorities: How to Cr...
2026-02-2335 min
Tollkühn - Der Fantasy Buch Podcast„Tollkühnes Potterpourri“ - Kapitel 25 - Harry Potter und der Orden des PhönixLove is in the air! Oder eher, Drama? In Hogsmead macht Harry jedenfalls keine gute Erste-Date-Erfahrung, aber dafür gibts immerhin aufregende Möglichkeiten mit Hermine und einem ganz bestimmten Käfer. Aber der Reihe nach, erstmal müssen wir den Ausbruch einiger Todesser verdauen - und wieder einmal hat Ramon Recht gehabt: Bellatrix bleibt nicht die ganze Zeit über dem Kamin. Was er davon hält und ob Max ihm schon mehr verraten konnte erfahrt ihr heute bei Harry Potter und die Guten Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten.
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2026-02-231h 09Traction HeroesJobs To Be DoneWe tackle a key reading from a classic book to solve a perennial problem: how do we talk about what we do so we don't undersell our value?Show notes:Competing Against Luck by Clayton M. Christensen, Karen Dillon, Taddy Hall, and David S. Duncan Managing Priorities by Harry MaxMECE principlePositioning by Jack Trout and Al Ries
2026-02-2230 min
Addicted to RecoveryHarry: The Day I Finally Saw MyselfThis episode of Addicted to Recovery features Harry, who shares his personal journey through addiction, recovery, and fatherhood. He reflects on growing up in West London, navigating family challenges, and being diagnosed with ADHD at a young age. Despite a childhood filled with love, the absence of a consistent male role model and exposure to a tough “lad culture” shaped his identity and influenced early drinking and drug use. Football became both an outlet and an entry point into environments where alcohol and substances were normalised. As Harry entered adulthood, his substance use escalated from social drinking to d...
2026-02-1657 minTraction HeroesEliciting InformationHow do you get useful information from people when the very act of asking might compromise the answer? Harry offers insights from a surprising source.Show notes:Confidential by John NolanClimbing the Ladder of Business Intelligence by James E. Cates, Sam S. Gill, and Natalie Zeituny Precision questioningEnlivenWork
2026-01-1120 minTraction HeroesListeningOur running conversation goes meta after Harry reads from a book about how to listen better.You’re Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters by Kate MurphyThe Informed Life podcastDuly Noted by Jorge ArangoHow to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
2025-11-3028 minTraction HeroesThe Lindy EffectSpurred by a reading from Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Jorge and Harry have a rambling conversation about building resilient businesses during times of disruptive technological change.Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder by Nassim Nicholas TalebPeak Prioritiesunfinishe_The Great Mental Models by Shane ParrishXenixCursorLovable
2025-11-1623 minTraction HeroesThresholds of ChangeHarry brings to the discussion a four-part model for skillfully navigating change.Show notes:Thresholds of Change by Rebecca Borland Reynolds and Connolly FoxADKAR: A Model for Change in Business, Government and our Community by Jeffrey M. HiattPROSCIKübler-Ross Change Curve®Liminal Thinking by Dave Gray
2025-11-0223 minTraction HeroesSocial TrapsHarry offers a taxonomy of five "social traps" that can keep us from gaining traction.Show notes:Social Traps by John Cross and Melvin GuyerSteve Jobs Stanford commencement addressMatthew PerryFrequency Illusion (the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon)
2025-10-1926 min
Nothing But RespectSay Bing Bong with Max Wolf FriedlichWe are joined by playwright, writer, and former Instagram admin Max Wolf Friedlich to talk about knicks fandom, hating shai because you actually love him, sidetalkification of new york, and how LA brings out the Knicks sicko in him (much like the British in Northern Ireland). We also talk about his great piece in ID magazine about running the Instagram account for Lil Mequella. LINKSMax's Essay about Lil MequellaFollow Max on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Priva...
2025-10-0150 minTraction HeroesPruningHarry offers a short reading from a surprising source about an important question: How do you decide when it's time to let go? Show notes:What Would Harry Do? by Juliana Sharaf Necessary Endings by Henry CloudThe Innovators Dilemma by Clayton M. ChristensenKodak Harry’s newsletter
2025-09-2128 min
WiederaufführungDirty HarryGerechtigkeit mit der besonders langen Magnum-Pistole. Erlösendes Unterhaltungskino als Balsam für ohnmächtige Großstadtseelen. Regisseur Don Siegel und seine DrehbuchautorInnen schmuggeln moralische Falltüren hinein. Clint Eastwood erschafft scheinbar mühelos eine Ikone des lakonisch gewalttätigen Hollywood-Polizisten. Dank Filmverführer Max in Rostock erstmals auf einer Kinoleinwand. Filmverkäufer Christian löste ein Ticket und sortierte mit Max im Anschluss an die Vorführung ein paar Eindrücke.
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2025-09-201h 26Traction HeroesFramingJorge and Harry discuss how to proactively shift your mental models to get unstuck.Framers by Kenneth Cukier, Viktor Mayer-Schönberger, and Francis de VéricourtBreakneck by Dan WangPrecision questioningIceberg model
2025-09-0729 minTraction HeroesThe Inner GameJorge and Harry discuss a classic book about how to avoid getting in your own way through overthinking.Show notes:The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy GallweyStick (Apple TV show)Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. PirsigZen in the Art of Archery by Eugen HerrigelFlow by Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiEsther Dyson
2025-08-2427 minTraction HeroesOODA LoopsHarry and Jorge discuss the implications of John Boyd's work beyond its original military context.Show notes:The Mind of War: John Boyd and American Security by Grant Hammond John BoydOODA loopBoyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War by Robert CoramScience, Strategy and War: The Strategic Theory of John Boyd by Francis P.B. OsingaHoyt NgAlgorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions by Brian Christian and Tom GriffithsHow Big Things Get Done by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner
2025-08-1029 min
Sporting MaxEpisode 201 - With Illawarra Hawks Player Harry FrolingHarry Froling’s story is one of the most powerful and emotional comebacks in Australian sport. From being the victim of a life-threatening coward punch attack, to rebuilding his life and returning to professional basketball, Harry takes us through the moment everything changed — the night of the attack, waking up in hospital, and the complete lack of support from the club he was contracted with at the time. Harry talks candidly about learning to find his identity away from basketball, realising who truly cares for you when everything falls apart, and how narrowing his circle of friends gave him clarity and...
2025-08-0644 minTraction HeroesAI for LeadersJorge and Harry discuss a book focused on using AI to lead better — and has underpinnings that align with the show's themes.Show notes:More Human by Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline CarterThe Mind of the Leader by Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline CarterThe Glass Cage by Nicholas Carr
2025-07-2724 minTraction HeroesAuthentic EffortsHarry reads a passage from a book by Robert Pirsig that raises questions about what authentic effort looks like — and the traps inherent in its trappings.On Quality by Robert PirsigZen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert PirsigLila by Robert PirsigTraction Heroes Ep. 11: Gall’s LawAtomic Habits by James Clear
2025-07-1525 min
Tollkühn - Der Fantasy Buch Podcast"Den Harry würgen" - Kapitel 1 - Harry Potter und der Orden des PhönixMax hat es Ramon gesagt, aber er wollte es nicht glauben. Aber doch: Im ersten Kapitel ist richtig was los! Ein Kampf um die Seele, ein sassy Harry und eine überraschende Offenbarung von Mrs. Figg. Startet mit uns in Harry Potter und der Orden des Phönix!SCHLECHT ERZOGEN TROTZDEM DA! DUDLEY DURSLEY ANTIFA!Komm in die Gruppe! Hier gehts zu unserem WhatsappKanalhttps://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VabF6h3H5JM0EN0DwU0XTolkühnes Merch!https://shop.spreadshirt.at/tollkuehn-podcast/Instagram @tollkuehn_pod...
2025-07-0751 minTraction HeroesThe Power of “No”Harry gives Jorge advice on how to focus on strategically important things.Show notes:The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasanunfinishe_ – Jorge's new consultancy with Greg PetroffThe Power of a Positive No by William UryThe Harry Max Boot-up Protocol (How to get going in the morning) by Christina WodtkeEssentialism by Greg McKeownImpro by Keith Johnstone
2025-06-2920 minTraction HeroesLevels of Learning & ChangeHarry explains a framework for learning and change that originated in the field of NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) — just in time for the launch of Jorge's new consultancy.Show notes:unfinishe_ – Jorge Arango and Greg Petroff’s strategic AI consultancySam and Jony introduce ioTools for Dreamers by Robert B. Dilts, Todd Epstein, and Robert W. DiltsNeuro-linguistic programmingAwaken the Giant Within by Anthony RobbinsGeneral semantics
2025-06-1525 minTraction HeroesPlanningIt's important to plan ahead when working on large, complex projects. Alas, some people's bias for action keeps them from undertaking what they perceive as wasteful exercise. In this episode, Harry shares an exercise that can help.Show notes:Planning for Everything by Peter MorvilleHow Big Things Get Done by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan GardnerOn Grand Strategy by John Lewis GaddisHofstadter's lawPerforming a Project Premortem by Gary Klein
2025-05-1825 minTraction HeroesQuagmiresA discussion about the deep underlying causes of the turbulence we're experiencing, and how to think about our agency in the situation.Show notes:Thinking in Systems: A Primer by Donella MeadowsHarry’s TEDx San Antonio presentationCynefin frameworkMistakes Were Made (but Not By Me) by Carol Tavris, Elliot AronsonRich DivineyJocko WillinkLeif BabinExtreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
2025-04-2026 minTraction HeroesBetter QuestionsHow do you act effectively in times of uncertainty? One way is by asking yourself better questions. In this conversation, Harry shares a framework to do just that.Show notes:- Masters of Uncertainty by Rich Diviney- 8 1/2- Cascading Choices Framework by Roger Martin
2025-04-0620 min
Tollkühn - Der Fantasy Buch PodcastGemeinsam Tollkühn: Harry Potter Spoilertalk mit MelliIch habe Ramon heute beim Nachsitzen gelassen, um mich ganz in Ruhe mit Melli, aka Caramella, von Pod's Blitz am Feuer des Slytherin-Gemeinschaftsraumes niederzulassen und über alle Spoiler-Themen zu Harry Potter zu quatschen, die uns aktuell auf dem Herzen liegen. Wie Melli ihr Pokerface aufrecht erhält und was Max größte Ängste in Bezug auf Band 5 und Ramon sind erfahrt ihr in dieser Folge. Aber seid gewarnt: Alle Harry Potter-Bücher werden gespoilert, es gibt kein Halten mehr. Auf geht die wilde Fahrt! Falls ihr mitlesen wollt, kriegt ihr das Buch HIER über unsere Affiliate Link
2025-03-241h 07
Rosenfeld Review PodcastTraction Heroes with Harry Max & Jorge ArangoWhat happens when two brilliant minds from the world of information architecture team up to create a podcast that’s part leadership playbook, part intellectual high-wire act? That’s exactly what Harry Max and Jorge Arango set out to explore with their new podcast, Traction Heroes. Lou Rosenfeld chats with two and learns how they envision their project and how their podcast differs from traditional interview formats.
Instead of scripted discussions, Traction Heroes features Harry and Jorge reading thought-provoking passages from books to each other—without prior preparation—sparking impromptu, insightful conversations. The goal? To decode complex ideas an...
2025-03-1732 min
Product for Product ManagementEP 125 - The Book "Managing Priorities" with Harry MaxPrioritization is one of the cornerstone activities that we all do as product people. Some are done mindfully, with a process in place, and some are done on an on-going basis, without even thinking of it. In many cases, we struggle to find the right way to prioritize, especially when there are many factors involved, and many team members and stakeholders with conflicting needs.In the episode, we met with Harry Max, a product leader, Managing Partner at Peak Priorities LLC, COO at productOps, and author of “Managing Priorities: How to Create Better Plans and Ma...
2025-02-1947 minTraction HeroesUnprecedentedHarry shares an extreme personal experience in service to exploring the question: How can we act skillfully in unfamiliar circumstances? Show notes:An introduction to Ambient Music by Jon DaleSpinning Away by John Cale & Brian EnoThe Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana ZuboffSteve Jobs introduces the iPhone (YouTube)Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Shunryu SuzukiDunning–Kruger effectRobert Montoye - LinkedInExtreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif BabinExtreme Ownership AcademyThe Informed Life episode 75: Hans Krueger on the Cycle of EmotionsWaking Up app
2025-01-2635 min
New Books in PsychologyHarry Max, "Managing Priorities: How to Create Better Plans and Make Smarter Decisions" (Two Waves Books, 2024)The key to a life well-lived is prioritization, but people rarely explain how to do it effectively. In Managing Priorities: How to Create Better Plans and Make Smarter Decisions (Rosenfeld Media, 2024), Harry Max provides a useful guide. He explains how learning to prioritize is helpful in life as well as at work. He explains how he - and his clients - feel a sense of freedom, as though a weight is lifted, when it's clear what is most important and they are able to focus on those things. In this relatable approach, Max acknowledges that avoidance beh...
2024-12-301h 05
New Books in Business, Management, and MarketingHarry Max, "Managing Priorities: How to Create Better Plans and Make Smarter Decisions" (Two Waves Books, 2024)The key to a life well-lived is prioritization, but people rarely explain how to do it effectively. In Managing Priorities: How to Create Better Plans and Make Smarter Decisions (Rosenfeld Media, 2024), Harry Max provides a useful guide. He explains how learning to prioritize is helpful in life as well as at work. He explains how he - and his clients - feel a sense of freedom, as though a weight is lifted, when it's clear what is most important and they are able to focus on those things. In this relatable approach, Max acknowledges that avoidance beh...
2024-12-301h 02
Systematic LeaderThe Secret to Making Better Leadership Decisions with Harry MaxJoin us for a discussion about aligning your priorities with your vision, so everyone knows what they need to focus on each day. Harry Max is the author of Managing Priorities: How to Create Better Plans and Make Smarter Decisions. One of my favorite parts of this interview is the story that Harry shares when he went way over budget on a new microphone and how his boss handles it.
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2024-12-1045 min