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Why do even the best change strategies so often fall short?
Why change often triggers fear before it sparks innovation How developing your Change Intelligence (CQ) can help you lead yourself and others more effectively Why psychological safety is essential for successful change How balancing the head, heart, and hands creates stronger engagement and better results
In Episode 260 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Dr. Barbara Trautlein, author of Change Intelligence, founder of Change Catalysts, and recipient of the Association of Change Management Professionals' Change Management Consultant of the Year award, about what it really takes to lead change that lasts.
Drawing on more than 35 years of experience, Barbara explains why successful change starts with understanding how people experience change. Together, they explore how greater self-awareness, psychological safety, and the ability to adapt your leadership style can reduce resistance, build trust, and create lasting commitment.
In this conversation, you'll learn:To learn more about Barbara's work, visit ChangeCatalysts.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.
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Why are so many capable, high-performing people feeling overwhelmed, distracted, and depleted?
Why thoughtload—not workload—is often the real source of overwhelm How distracted attention, unprocessed emotions, and depleted energy undermine performance Why effectiveness matters more than productivity in today's knowledge economy How creating space for reflection can improve focus, insight, and decision-making
In Episode 259 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Liane Davey, CEO advisor, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, about why workload alone doesn't explain today's epidemic of overwhelm.
Drawing on her latest research, Liane introduces the concept of "thoughtload" and explains how rising cognitive demands, emotional strain, and depleted energy reserves are affecting performance, decision-making, and well-being both at work and at home. In this conversation, you'll learn:To learn more about Liane's work, visit ThoughtLoad.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.
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Uncertainty doesn't require a perfect strategy. It requires a willingness to act.
In Episode 258 of The Mindset Game® podcast, I spoke with Meridith Elliott Powell, Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker, Business Growth Strategist, and Bestselling Author. In our last conversation (Episode 176), we explored how to turn uncertainty into an advantage. This time, we went deeper into perspective, focus, and the power of the mind in navigating change. We explored what actually separates those who get stuck from those who make progress in uncertain times.
In this conversation, we discuss:
• Why waiting for certainty often leads to more delay and missed opportunity
• How clear vision and values guide decisions when you don't have full answers
• How to focus on what you can control and let go of what you can't
To learn more about Meridith's work, visit valuespeaker.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.
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The hardest part of change isn't deciding to change. It's letting go of old patterns and making the change stick.
In Episode 257 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Lisa Broderick, a senior advisor who helps leaders turn strategy into lasting execution, founder of Police2Peace, and co-author with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith of the book Permanence, about why insight alone rarely produces lasting transformation.
Drawing on a year-long study of Marshall Goldsmith's CEO clients, Lisa shares what she discovered about the simple daily practice that helped world-class leaders become the people they wanted to be. When we shift from measuring outcomes to measuring effort, and add real accountability, change becomes a daily practice rather than a one-time decision. In this conversation, you will learn:
How six daily questions, done in just two minutes a day, can reshape behavior over time Why asking "Did I do my best?" is more powerful than asking "Did I succeed?" Why self-trust is the foundation for sustainable personal and organizational growthTo learn more about Lisa Broderick, visit lisabroderick.com or explore the book at permanencebook.com.
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In complex environments, the leaders who stand out are the ones who make ideas easier to see.
Why people process visual information faster and remember it longer How metaphors, stories, and simple frameworks can make complex ideas clear Practical ways to shift from data heavy communication to meaning driven communication
In Episode 256 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Todd Cherches, CEO of Big Blue Gumball, about how visual thinking can transform the way leaders communicate, influence, and drive change.
Drawing on his work in VisualLeadership®, Todd explains why communication becomes more effective when people can picture your message clearly. When leaders translate ideas into images, metaphors, and stories, they create clarity and connection. In this conversation, you will learn:To learn more about Todd Cherchesl, visit toddcherches.com or find Todd on LinkedIn.
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The role of the manager is becoming more complex, and the ability to adapt in the moment is what sets effective leaders apart.
Why leadership effectiveness depends on matching your style to the situation How misalignment between leadership style and readiness can create stress, disengagement, or missed performance What it means to build trust and create safety, especially during change
In episode 255 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Suzie Bishop, Vice President of Product Development at The Center for Leadership Studies, about how leaders can adapt in the moment to bring out the best in people and effectively drive behavior change.
Drawing on the Situational Leadership® Model, Suzie explains why effective leadership starts with understanding where someone is—both in their ability and their willingness—and then adjusting your approach in response. When leaders meet people where they are, they create the conditions for development, trust, and stronger results.
You can view a visual of the Situational Leadership® Model HERE.
Together, they explore what it really takes to lead effectively in dynamic environments. In this conversation, you'll learn:To learn more about the Situational Leadership® Model, visit situational.com or find Suzie on LinkedIn.
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Kindness is far from a soft skill — it's a strategic asset. Leaders and professionals who practice genuine kindness foster deeper trust, stronger team cohesion, and higher employee engagement, all of which translate directly into productivity and retention.
In Episode 254 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Linda Cohen, international keynote speaker and author of The Economy of Kindness, about how everyday acts of kindness shape workplace culture, leadership effectiveness, and customer experience.
Drawing on decades of work with corporate teams and frontline organizations, Linda shares practical insights including:
Why employees often leave managers, not organizations How curiosity can transform difficult conversations What spectrum thinking offers in place of binary reactions Why consistent acknowledgment strengthens engagement and trust How small moments of kindness influence customer loyalty and brand perceptionTo learn more about Linda's work, visit lindacohenconsulting.com or find her on LinkedIn.
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AI is no longer a future conversation. It is already changing how decisions are made, how work gets done, and what leaders are being asked to navigate in real time. The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to lead people through the uncertainty it introduces.
In this episode of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Tim Creasey, Chief Innovation Officer at Prosci and an internationally recognized authority on change management. With more than two decades at Prosci, Tim has helped shape the organization's research-based methodologies used by leaders around the world to drive adoption and results, with a deep focus on the intersection of individual and organizational change.Together, they explore what makes AI-driven change fundamentally different and what leaders need to focus on now. In this conversation, you'll learn:
Why AI adoption does not have a clearly defined future state How ongoing learning and uncertainty affect how people engage with AI Why AI is best treated as a collaborator rather than a source of answersTo learn more about Tim's work, visit prosci.com or find him on LinkedIn.
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Change rarely fails because the strategy is wrong. More often, it slows or stalls because the human side of change is underestimated.
Why pushback often reflects uncertainty or care, not opposition How urgency and pressure can unintentionally slow adoption What helps people feel clearer and more willing to engage
In Episode 252 of The Mindset Game podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Julie Whitten, a seasoned change leader, about the psychology of pushback and what helps change move forward.
Drawing on more than two decades of experience supporting large-scale transformations across complex industries, Julie explains why resistance is a natural part of change and what leaders can learn by paying attention to it. Together, they explore how leaders can reduce friction, build trust, and create momentum by focusing on how change is experienced.
In this conversation, you'll learn:To learn more about Julie's work, visit juliewhittenconsulting.com or find her on LinkedIn.
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Awkward moments are often treated as something to avoid. But what if they are actually a doorway to growth, connection, and influence?
In Episode 251 of The Mindset Game podcast, Vered Kogan sits down with Henna Pryor, workplace performance expert, keynote speaker, and author of Good Awkward, to explore why awkwardness is not a weakness to eliminate, but a skill leaders can develop. Drawing on her research and real-world experience, Henna shares practical insights including:
Why awkward moments are often signals of growth rather than failure How the stories we tell ourselves after awkward interactions shape future behavior How to improve your "comeback rate" and recover more quickly from social discomfortTo connect with Henna or learn more about her work, visit hennapryor.com or find her on LinkedIn.
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Every major decision in an organization sits inside a web of competing demands. Leaders are often pulled between stability and change, structure and flexibility, and clarity and complexity. When leaders learn to work with these tensions instead of treating them as problems, they open up more creative, resilient, and human ways of leading.
How to move beyond either-or thinking toward more expansive both-and solutions Why opposing demands are not problems to eliminate but realities to manage How leaders can build the emotional and relational capacity to hold tension well
In Episode 250 of The Mindset Game podcast, Wendy Smith, thought leader at Harvard Business Publishing and co-author of Both And Thinking, explores how leaders can navigate paradox and make better decisions in complex environments. Drawing on her research and experience studying how organizations handle competing priorities, she shares practical insights including:To connect with Wendy or learn more about her work, visit wendykmsmith.com or find her on LinkedIn.
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Every organizational change is also a personal one. It affects how people work, how they see themselves, what they feel confident about, and what feels uncertain. When leaders understand this, they can better support their teams through the transition.
How change champions can help people feel informed, included, and supported Why transparency matters even when leaders don't yet have all the answers How to prevent change fatigue and support people through transitions
In Episode 249 of The Mindset Game podcast, change management expert Kate DeGon, Founder and CEO of ChangeSync, shares what it takes to effectively lead change and how leaders can create conditions that make change feel safer, clearer, and more sustainable for the people involved. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience guiding Fortune 500 companies through major transformations, she offers valuable insights including:To connect with Kate or learn more about her work and upcoming events, visit changesync.com or find her on LinkedIn.
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Many leaders move through their days in constant motion — responding, deciding, fixing, and moving on to the next thing. Radical presence offers a different way. It is the practice of being fully with another person while staying calm and grounded within yourself.
Why radical presence helps people access their best thinking How slowing down conversations can actually accelerate alignment and results Simple ways leaders can practice radical presence in meetings and daily interactions
Joy Lubeck, our guest in this episode of The Mindset Game® podcast, embodies and teaches this approach. Joy is the founder of Lead Fully and a presence-based coach trained in the Time to Think approach, developed by Nancy Kline. In this episode, Joy explains how to be present and shares powerful ideas that reshape everyday conversations:To learn more about Joy and her work, visit https://lead-fully.com.
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Many leaders focus on what to say, but overlook something even more powerful. Before words are spoken, the mind is already forming impressions and preparing its response. The moments before communication begins is where influence truly starts.
Dr. Robert Cialdini, our guest in Episode 247 of The Mindset Game® podcast, is the world's leading authority on ethical persuasion and author of two best-selling books, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion and Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade. His research shows that people do not just respond to messages — they respond to the cues, emotions and expectations already in play before a message arrives.In this episode, Dr. Cialdini reveals powerful principles that amplify influence:
Why most persuasion fails before the message is ever delivered A single word that increases collaboration and buy-in The counterintuitive way leaders build trust and credibility faster How subtle cues shape creativity, openness and decision-makingTo learn more about Dr. Robert Cialdini and programs offered through The Cialdini Institute, visit cialdini.com.
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Many organizations invest heavily in systems, strategies, and tools—yet overlook the one factor that most powerfully determines performance: the quality of relationships at work. When connection is missing, even the best plans struggle. When connection is strong, challenges become easier to navigate, trust grows, and teams flourish.
How loneliness and disconnection show up silently in organizations, eroding engagement, trust, and performance What it means to lead with an Ally Mindset, and how generosity, curiosity, courage, and accountability can transform culture The business case for friendship at work—and why belonging isn't a "nice-to-have," but a driver of results
Morag Barrett, founder and CEO of SkyTeam, has spent more than two decades helping over 15,000 leaders across 20 countries transform workplace relationships into a strategic asset. She is the bestselling author of Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships and You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work, and was recently recognized among the Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts in 2025.
In Episode 246 of The Mindset Game® Podcast, Morag shares:To learn more about Morag Barrett and her work with SkyTeam, visit skyeteam.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.
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In a world increasingly defined by opposing views—political, organizational, and even personal—many of us find ourselves struggling to bridge divides. Whether it's tension on a team, differing values within a family, or conflicting perspectives in society, polarization can quietly erode trust and connection.
As a philosopher, political scientist, and management consultant with more than 25 years of global experience, Ivo Brughmans has spent much of his career helping leaders and organizations navigate these divides. The author of Paradoxical Leadership: Making Complexity an Advantage and the forthcoming Depolarization: A Paradoxical Approach for Society and Organizations, Ivo draws from years of research and practical experience to show how we can turn polarization into deeper understanding. As our guest in Episode 245 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Ivo shares:
The key distinction between conflict and polarization—and why polarization often stems from identity rather than issues How to recognize the hidden emotional and psychological layers that drive division in teams, communities, and within ourselves Practical ways to depolarize conversations through curiosity, empathy, and self-reflection, even when opinions clash How leaders can reduce polarization by fostering psychological safety, authenticity, and a shared sense of purpose Why true unity doesn't mean agreement—but mutual recognition and respect for differing perspectivesTo learn more about Ivo Brughmans and his work on paradoxical leadership and depolarization, visit https://paradoxical-leadership.com.
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Many talented professionals believe that their good work should speak for itself. They deliver results, stay humble, and hope that recognition will naturally follow. But in today's fast-paced and competitive world, quiet excellence often goes unnoticed.
In episode 244 of The Mindset Game® Podcast, Hall of Fame speaker and executive speech coach Patricia Fripp shares practical strategies for mastering what she calls shameless self-promotion—the art of communicating your value with confidence, authenticity, and grace.
Drawing on decades of experience helping leaders and professionals sharpen their communication, Patricia explains how self-promotion done well isn't arrogance—it's service. It allows others to understand your contributions, trust your expertise, and open doors to new opportunities. You'll learn:
How to promote yourself with integrity, using language that highlights results, collaboration, and the words of others rather than self-boasting Simple strategies to increase visibility at work, from engaging confidently in meetings to creating "cameo moments" that leave a lasting impression Tips for modest or introverted professionals to practice visibility safely and authenticallyPatricia reminds us that success isn't just about what we do—it's about what others see and remember. As she says, "If you don't toot your own horn, there is no music."
To explore more of Patricia's work, visit www.Fripp.com.
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The conversations that shape our lives often happen inside our own minds. When those inner dialogues turn critical, they can quietly influence every decision, interaction, and result.
In Episode 243 of The Mindset Game® podcast, psychologist and author Suzy Burke shares practical tools to rewire negative self-talk and reclaim your inner confidence. You will learn:
Why our brains are wired to focus on the negative—and how to break the loop The simple process of recognizing, questioning, and changing limiting thoughts How to build emotional resilience and think more clearly, even in moments of stress The science behind the "amygdala hijack" and how to reset your state through awareness and breathSuzy also offers inspiring stories and techniques from her new book Headamentals, co-authored with Ryan Berman and Rhett Power, helping you quiet the noise, think with greater clarity, and lead from a place of calm strength.
To connect with Suzy or learn more about her work, visit www.suzyburke.phd.
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As we move through our careers and lives, many of us fall into habits that unintentionally hold us back. Whether it's underselling our contributions, striving for perfection, or waiting until we feel "fully ready" before stepping into new opportunities, these patterns can limit both our growth and our impact.
How to claim your contributions in a way that feels authentic and builds visibility. Why perfectionism creates unnecessary stress and keeps people from stepping into bigger opportunities. Practical ways to grow confidence, from enlisting allies to practicing new behaviors even when they feel uncomfortable.
For Sally Helgesen – our guest in Episode 241 of The Mindset Game® podcast – decades of research, writing, and coaching have centered on helping people and organizations break through these barriers. Recognized by Forbes as the world's premier expert on women's leadership, Sally has authored best-selling books including How Women Rise (co-authored with Marshall Goldsmith), The Female Advantage, and most recently Rising Together. Her work has been credited with bringing the language of inclusion into business and continues to influence professionals across the globe.
In this week's episode, Sally shares the following:To learn more about Sally and her work, visit sallyhelgesen.com or explore her newsletter All Rise on Substack.
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As the world shifts rapidly with the rise of AI, many wonder what it truly means to thrive in the future of work. According to futurist, best-selling author, and global speaker John Sanei, the answer lies not in competing with machines but in cultivating the qualities that make us uniquely human: adaptability, curiosity, and conscious influence.
John is recognized as the World's Top 5 Futurist, a 6x best-selling author, and keynote speaker on human-AI dynamics and the Adaptable Intelligence™️ Framework . He's also the co-host of the 2x award-winning podcast The Expansive and serves on the faculty at Singularity University and Duke Corporate Education.
As our guest in Episode 241 of The Mindset Game® podcast, John shares:
How history has moved from physicality (agriculture) to IQ (industrial age), and why AI is now surpassing human IQ — making AQ (adaptability quotient) the most critical human skill for the future Why influence in the attention economy requires authenticity, presence, and strong personal power dynamics How to shift awareness at pace in order to stay relevant, spot new opportunities, and consciously shape the futureTo learn more about John and his work, visit johnsanei.com.
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