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People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

By: Andy Kaufman
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  • Welcome to the People and Projects Podcast, where we provide interviews and insights to help you lead people and deliver projects. Since 2009, this show is brought to you by speaker, author, and executive coach Andy Kaufman. If you're looking for insights on project management, leadership, and how AI influences both of those, you've come to the right place! And if you hold a project management certification, you can even earn free PDUs for listening!
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  • PPP 411 | Google’s Top Productivity Expert on Boosting Your Productivity and Well-Being, with Laura Mae Martin

    PPP 411 | Google’s Top Productivity Expert on Boosting Your Productivity and Well-Being, with Laura Mae Martin
    Apr 19 2024
    Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Laura Mae Martin, Google's productivity expert and author of the book Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing. They discuss the concept of productivity and how it is often misunderstood. Laura shares her perspective on productivity, emphasizing the importance of intention and execution. She introduces the five C's of productivity and explains the concept of the list funnel. They also discuss the challenges of procrastination and the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say no. Throughout the conversation, Laura provides practical tips and strategies for improving personal productivity. Sound Bites "Sometimes I'll look at my calendar in a couple of weeks and be like, wow, Future Me is going to be very mad if I leave that there!""When intention matches action, it's productive.""I was a recovering 'Say Yeser'." Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:46 Start of Interview02:59 What Does Productivity NOT Mean?04:57 Intention and Action06:20 Introduction to the 5C's of Productivity09:10 Learning to Say No12:48 The List Funnel18:02 Dealing With Procrastination22:50 Tool Hacks for Productivity25:52 Tips for Parents to Help Their Kids With Productivity27:24 Thinking About Future You28:38 Interview Wrap Up29:08 Andy Comments After the Interview34:03 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Laura and her book at LauraMaeMartin.com. Also, check out the Google Workspace YouTube channel that Laura mentions. You can find that here: https://www.youtube.com/@googleworkspace/playlists. If you’d like more on this subject, here are some episodes to check out: Episode 376, with Nick Sonnenberg about his book Come Up for AirEpisode 385, with Vanessa Patrick about her book, The Power of Saying No AI for Project Managers and Leaders With the constant stream of AI news, it's sometimes hard to grasp how these advancements can benefit us as project managers and leaders in our day-to-day work. That's why I developed our e-learning course: AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Everyday Work. This self-guided course is designed for project managers and leaders aiming to harness AI's potential to enhance your work, streamline your workflow, and boost your productivity. Go to ai.i-leadonline.com to learn more and join us. The feedback from the program has been fantastic. Take this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI for your team and projects. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills The following music was used for this episode: Music: Brooklyn Nights by Tim Kulig Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/11192-brooklyn-nights License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Tropical Vibe by WinnieTheMoog Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10446-tropical-vibe License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    39 mins
  • PPP 410 | How to Grow Excellence In Yourself and Those You Lead, with Ryan Hawk

    PPP 410 | How to Grow Excellence In Yourself and Those You Lead, with Ryan Hawk
    Apr 12 2024
    Summary In this episode, Andy Kaufman interviews Ryan Hawk, host of the Learning Leader podcast and author of the book The Score That Matters: Growing Excellence in Yourself and Those You Lead. They discuss the importance of valuing excellence and pursuing personal growth, as well as the dangers of comparing oneself to others and keeping score based on external metrics. They also explore the role of self-awareness and fear in leadership, and the importance of surrounding oneself with people who provide honest feedback. The conversation highlights the need for leaders to lead themselves first and develop transformational relationships. Sound Bites "The world isn't driven by jealousy, it's driven by envy.""Leading yourself first is mandatory before you lead anybody else.""Surround yourself with people who will give you honest feedback and be prepared to accept it.""They don't care about your pants. They care about their pants.""So if you're not ready to crush it, your business falls apart.""The fear is fuel.""How can I best serve these people? How can I give everything I got to help them to better their life?" Chapters 00:00 Introduction02:09 Start of Interview02:42 You Have To Value Excellence To Develop It03:42 How Ryan's Family Influenced His View of Leadership05:51 Where Scores Help Us (and Hurt Us)10:39 What Are Some 'Outer Scoreboards' We Can Be Tempted To Fall For?13:15 About Envy14:23 You Have to Start By Leading Yourself15:21 How to Be More Self-Aware18:35 Learning How To Listen To Contrarian Feedback21:15 What Holds Us Back?22:54 Fear as Fuel28:57 A Unique Way to Identify Your Core Values32:27 What's The Quick Hack to Grow As a Leader?35:41 Applying Leadership Ideas at Home39:49 Interview Wrap Up40:24 Andy Comments After the Interview43:38 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Ryan, his book, and the Learning Leader podcast at LearningLeader.com. If you’d like more on this subject, here are some episodes to check out: Episode 391, with Adam Bryan about making the leap to being a leaderEpisode 242, with James Clear about his book on habits AI for Project Managers and Leaders With the constant stream of AI news, it's sometimes hard to grasp how these advancements can benefit us as project managers and leaders in our day-to-day work. That's why I developed our e-learning course: AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Everyday Work. This self-guided course is designed for project managers and leaders aiming to harness AI's potential to enhance your work, streamline your workflow, and boost your productivity. Go to ai.i-leadonline.com to learn more and join us. The feedback from the program has been fantastic. Take this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI for your team and projects. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills The following music was used for this episode: Music: Tranceverse by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5223-tranceverse License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Tuesday by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2992-tuesday License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    49 mins
  • PPP 409 | Beyond Blaming and Cutting Corners: The Leader's Guide to Managing Risk, with author K. Scott Griffith

    PPP 409 | Beyond Blaming and Cutting Corners: The Leader's Guide to Managing Risk, with author K. Scott Griffith
    Mar 28 2024
    Summary In this episode, Andy talks with K. Scott Griffith about his new book, The Leader's Guide to Managing Risk. The book explores the importance of building resilience and reliability in projects, teams, and life. The conversation delves into the social and technical aspects of producing results, the need for human-resilient systems, and the impact of at-risk choices and cutting corners. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing risks, as well as creating a culture of safety and employee engagement. In this conversation, Scott discusses the importance of managing risks in projects and organizations. He emphasizes the need to create a culture of psychological safety where team members feel empowered to identify and report risks. Scott explains the process of managing risks, including balancing risk and reward, understanding and managing risks, and considering performance shaping factors. He also highlights the importance of building reliable systems and applies risk management principles to parenting. Whether you're a project manager, a leader in your organization, or someone interested in the art and science of risk management, this episode is packed with thought-provoking insights and strategies to help you lead with confidence and navigate uncertainties more effectively. Chapters 00:00 Introduction02:52 Start of Interview04:54 Why Tend to Focus on the People Instead of Systems When Things Fail06:41 How Much Should You Invest in Mitigating Risks?10:39 The Difference Between a One Off and a Pattern13:36 We Often Learn the Wrong Lessons From When Things Go Right16:27 Defining At-Risk Choices21:42 How Can We Help Reduce At-Risk Choices?27:40 How We Can Inadvertently Make It Worse as Leaders29:42 The Process Doesn't Start With Firing the Manager!41:04 How This Applies to Parenting45:07 Interview Wrap Up45:48 Andy Comments After the Interview50:19 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Scott and his books at LeadersGuideToManagingRisk.com. If you’d like more on this subject, here are some episodes to check out: Episodes 49 and 50, with Dr. David Hillson, the "risk doctor"Episode 240, with Jim Detert about speaking up when it feels riskyEpisode 379, with Angie Morgan Witkowski about how to look at risk differently Check out Beacon by Anvilyard! In risk management, anticipating problems is half the battle. Now imagine a tool that brings this foresight into everyday project tracking, where goals are updated automatically, risks are forecasted early, and you're equipped to navigate setbacks before they arise. Beacon, a Jira App offered by our sponsor Anvilyard, gives you this power. By integrating with your Jira instance, Beacon makes it seamless to track and forecast the health of your project goals. It flags any goals at risk, giving you the foresight to course correct before your team misses. With Beacon, your team stays aligned and on track, effortlessly navigating toward success. I’ve been impressed with the tool, so check it out. You can learn more and try it for free by going to PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/beacon. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Ways of Working The following music was used for this episode: Music: On Point by Steven O'Brien Available at: https://www.steven-obrien.net/ License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Energetic & Drive Indie Rock by TaigaSoundProd Available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjeI1ViDB-c License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    54 mins
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