February 19, 2007
Shaping The Game Interview with Michael Watkins
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In this interview I talk with Michael Watkins, author of Shaping The Game: The New Leader's Guide To Effective Negotiating.
Michael has written a number of books on leadership transitions (First 90 Days) and in his new book he says a leader start negotiating before they even walk in the door. Considering 40% of senior executives who are hired from outside the company don't last more than 18 months, a good understanding of how to make these transitions successful is critical.
You'll hear us talk about how authority is not what it used to be and how the way you negotiate for the new job tells your new boss more than you realize.
mp3, 31:51, 21.9MB
February 8, 2007
Made To Stick Interview with Dan Heath
In this interview I talk with Dan Heath, co-author with his brother Chip of Made To Stick: Why Some Ideas Thrive and Others Die .
Dan and I talked for over an hour. We covered each of their six points from their book. We talk about the $1000 test, movie pitches, and my favorite quote is:
"Abstraction allows the illusion of agreement."
Take the time. I think you will enjoy this one.
mp3, 64 minutes, 44.3 MB
P.S. Check out their manifesto called Talking Strategy on ChangeThis.
P.P.S. We mention Pip Coburn and his prior podcast interview.