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People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

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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Average duration
32 minutes
Episodes
491
Years Active
2009 - 2025
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PPP 476 | This One Idea Could Radically Change How You Lead, with author Jim Ferrell

PPP 476 | This One Idea Could Radically Change How You Lead, with author Jim Ferrell

Summary

In this episode, Andy interviews Jim Ferrell, author of You and We: A Relational Rethinking of Work, Life and Leadership. Andy has long been a big fan of Jim's work with The Arbinger Institu…

00:55:20  |   Fri 05 Sep 2025
PPP 475 | If Work Feels Like an Episode of The Office, This Is for You, with Don Kieffer and Nelson Repenning

PPP 475 | If Work Feels Like an Episode of The Office, This Is for You, with Don Kieffer and Nelson Repenning

Summary

Have you ever wrapped up your workday thinking, “I’ve been busy all day, but I’m not sure I actually made anything better”? If so, you’re not alone, and today’s guests are here to help you br…

00:48:20  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
PPP 474 | A Candid Conversation with Stuart Taylor: LinkedIn, Careers, and AI

PPP 474 | A Candid Conversation with Stuart Taylor: LinkedIn, Careers, and AI

Summary

In this candid live-stream conversation, Andy chats with content creator and project leader Stuart Taylor, the mind behind the Influential PMO platform and the Stuart Taylor Project YouTube c…

00:39:06  |   Thu 14 Aug 2025
PPP 473 | Beyond the Hype: The Science of Impactful Leadership, with Jeffrey Hull & Margaret Moore

PPP 473 | Beyond the Hype: The Science of Impactful Leadership, with Jeffrey Hull & Margaret Moore

Summary

In this episode, Andy welcomes Jeffrey Hull and Margaret Moore, co-authors of The Science of Leadership: Nine Ways to Expand Your Impact. Drawing from over 50 years of leadership research and…

00:56:39  |   Mon 04 Aug 2025
PPP 472 | Why Lean Matters--and What You Need to Know, with Toyota Veteran Mark Reich

PPP 472 | Why Lean Matters--and What You Need to Know, with Toyota Veteran Mark Reich

Summary

In this episode, Andy welcomes Mark Reich, a former Toyota leader and current Chief Engineer for Strategy at the Lean Enterprise Institute. Mark is the author of Managing on Purpose. If you’v…

00:44:09  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
PPP 471 | How to Handle Everyday Negotiations Like a Pro, with Dr. Mike Clayton

PPP 471 | How to Handle Everyday Negotiations Like a Pro, with Dr. Mike Clayton

Summary

When you hear the word negotiation, what comes to mind?

A boardroom showdown? A salary discussion?

In this episode, Andy welcomes back Dr. Mike Clayton, author of How to Negotiate: Practical …

00:46:11  |   Mon 21 Jul 2025
PPP 470 | When Your Default Is Duct Tape: Rethinking How We Lead and Live, with Jon Harper

PPP 470 | When Your Default Is Duct Tape: Rethinking How We Lead and Live, with Jon Harper

Summary

In this episode, Andy welcomes Jon Harper, author of Rebuild! Don't Repair: Why Fixing Things Doesn't Fix Things in Life. Jon shares from his personal and professional journey about the coura…

00:43:34  |   Fri 18 Jul 2025
PPP 469 | Four Simple Shifts To Unleash Your Team (and Avoid Your Mount Stupid Moment), with author Phil Wilson

PPP 469 | Four Simple Shifts To Unleash Your Team (and Avoid Your Mount Stupid Moment), with author Phil Wilson

Summary

In this episode, Andy talks with leadership coach Phil Wilson, author of The Leader-Shift Playbook: 4 Simple Changes to Score Big and Unleash Your Team's Potential. Phil shares his own “Mount…

00:44:51  |   Thu 10 Jul 2025
PPP 468 | How to Lead When You’re Suddenly In Charge. What To Do in the First 45 Days, with Executive Coach James Turk

PPP 468 | How to Lead When You’re Suddenly In Charge. What To Do in the First 45 Days, with Executive Coach James Turk

Summary

When you're promoted into management, the shift can feel like you're suddenly in charge, but with very little guidance. In this episode, Andy chats with executive coach and author James Turk …

00:37:51  |   Thu 03 Jul 2025
PPP 467 | This Is What No One Tells You About Becoming a Boss, with author Sabina Nawaz

PPP 467 | This Is What No One Tells You About Becoming a Boss, with author Sabina Nawaz

Summary

In this episode, Andy talks with Sabina Nawaz, global CEO coach and former Microsoft executive, about her new book You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be and Others Need. With aut…

00:41:14  |   Tue 01 Jul 2025
PPP 466 | 12 Tools Every Leader Needs to Navigate Difficult Bosses, with Josefine Campbell

PPP 466 | 12 Tools Every Leader Needs to Navigate Difficult Bosses, with Josefine Campbell

Summary

In this episode, Andy welcomes back leadership coach Josefine Campbell to discuss her newest book, 12 Tools for Managing a Selfish Leader. If you’ve ever had a boss who seemed unpredictable, …

00:42:02  |   Fri 27 Jun 2025
PPP 465 | What If You Got Laid Off Tomorrow? Here’s What to Do Today, with Kari Mirabal

PPP 465 | What If You Got Laid Off Tomorrow? Here’s What to Do Today, with Kari Mirabal

Summary

In this episode, Andy welcomes back networking expert and keynote speaker Kari Mirabal, author of You Already Have the No. Kari shares practical strategies for building authentic relationship…

00:45:22  |   Mon 23 Jun 2025
PPP 463 | Transcending AI Fear and Hype: How to Think About the Human-AI Relationship, with author Faisal Hoque

PPP 463 | Transcending AI Fear and Hype: How to Think About the Human-AI Relationship, with author Faisal Hoque

Summary

In this episode, Andy talks with Faisal Hoque, author of Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI. Faisal brings a unique blend of deep philosophical insight, entrepreneurial experience…

00:44:11  |   Thu 12 Jun 2025
PPP 462 | From Playing It Safe to Speaking Up, with author Dr. Margie Warrell

PPP 462 | From Playing It Safe to Speaking Up, with author Dr. Margie Warrell

Summary

In this episode, Andy welcomes Dr. Margie Warrell, bestselling author and global leadership expert, to talk about her latest book, The Courage Gap: 5 Steps to Braver Action. Drawing from her …

00:54:37  |   Mon 02 Jun 2025
PPP 461 | Why Your Wellness Perks Aren't Working (And What Actually Does), with Dr. Patricia Grabarek

PPP 461 | Why Your Wellness Perks Aren't Working (And What Actually Does), with Dr. Patricia Grabarek

Summary

In this episode, Andy welcomes Dr. Patricia Grabarek, co-author of Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives. Patricia is an industrial-organizational psycholo…

00:39:25  |   Tue 27 May 2025
PPP 460 | AI, Data, and Decision-Making: What Every Project Manager Needs to Know, with Dr. Joe Sutherland

PPP 460 | AI, Data, and Decision-Making: What Every Project Manager Needs to Know, with Dr. Joe Sutherland

Summary

In this episode, Andy talks with Dr. Joe Sutherland, co-author of the new book Analytics the Right Way: A Business Leader's Guide to Putting Data to Productive Use. Joe is a leader in AI poli…

00:47:44  |   Sat 17 May 2025
PPP 459 | Redefining Success: Why IQ Might Not Matter as Much as You Think, with Adrian Kelly

PPP 459 | Redefining Success: Why IQ Might Not Matter as Much as You Think, with Adrian Kelly

Summary

In this episode, Andy interviews Adrian Kelly, author of The Success Complex: Ancient wisdom, the building blocks of life and your path to sustained success. Drawing from history, behavioral …

00:55:14  |   Fri 09 May 2025
PPP 458 | Dreading Monday Mornings? How to Find Joy in the Job You Already Have, with author Elizabeth Lotardo

PPP 458 | Dreading Monday Mornings? How to Find Joy in the Job You Already Have, with author Elizabeth Lotardo

Summary

In this episode, Andy welcomes Elizabeth Lotardo, author of Leading Yourself: Find More Joy, Meaning, and Opportunities in the Job You Already Have. Drawing on insights from her book, Elizabe…

00:41:33  |   Thu 01 May 2025
PPP 457 | Virtual Communication Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making, with Andrew Brodsky

PPP 457 | Virtual Communication Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making, with Andrew Brodsky

Summary

In this episode, Andy talks with Andrew Brodsky about his new book, Ping: The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication. The discussion covers key topics, such as the impact of typos, the u…

00:44:11  |   Fri 25 Apr 2025
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