People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

Let’s say a boss comes up to you and says, “Hey, our senior leadership team just authorized this big new project. I’m assigning it to you and need it delivered in the next 14 …

Today we're having a discussion about the brain. Actually, it’s more than that--we’re going to talk about how a lot of what we think we know about the br…

We’re continuing a series of episodes on the topic of the future. It’s hard to imagine that we can be effective at leading others if we’re not forward-thinking.

But …

How much fun would you say you and your team have as you go through your day-to-day work?

When you look back over the pandemic experience thus far, there are plenty of reasons for the word fun to not…

Though many people are slowly starting to return to the office for at least part of the week, there’s reason to think that we’ll be leading teams and projects with sta…

A key aspect for us to grow in our ability to lead and deliver comes down to trust. It’s difficult to follow someone we don’t trust, right?

Yet trust can be one of those topics tha…

A common struggle I see is the challenges and expectations faced by working moms. I think it’s challenging for any working mom, but since many of our listeners are in …

It's hard to imagine that we can be effective at leading others if we’re not forward-thinking. But the future is so unsure--clouded at times by apocalyptic visions of ma…

There's a good chance that right now, as you listen to this episode, you’ve been tasked with delivering something that feels big. Perhaps even intimidating. Even if this …

One of my favorite voices on how to lead projects is Rich Maltzman. Rich contributed to A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) Seve…

One of my favorite voices on how to lead projects is Kiron Bondale. He joined us back in episode 92 for an In the Trenches episode, and I’ve been a fan of his writing ev…

I've been looking forward to sharing this interview with Dana Brownlee for many weeks. In many ways, it's two interviews wrapped up into one.

We start by talking with Dana about…

For most of us, living through a crisis like a global pandemic has taken a toll. As leaders, we not only have to navigate difficult times well ourselves—we also h…

In this episode, we’re taking on the subject of anxiety at work, and I’m excited to welcome Adrian Gostick to the conversation. Adrian and his co-authors Chester Elton and An…

World-renowned CEO coach and business thinker Ram Charan joins us to talk about new rules for the digital age from his book Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the …

Dr. Ed Schein returns back to the podcast, along with his son Peter, to talk about the recently released Second Edition of their book Humble Inquiry, Second Edition: The Gen…

Greg Githens joins us to talk about his insightful book How to Think Strategically: Sharpen Your Mind. Develop Your Competency. Contribute to Success. Greg's book is pack…

Sierra Hampton-Simmons joins us in this episode to talk about the recent changes to the PMP exam. In addition, she gives us a glimpse at what to expect wit…

I'm joined by John Stepper to talk about his new book entitled Working Out Loud: A 12-Week Method to Build New Connections, a Better Career, and a More …

I'm joined by Mary Abbajay to talk about her book entitled Managing Up: How to Move Up, Win at Work, and Succeed With Any Type of Boss. It’s a great read and in today’s …