Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And"

Kelly welcomes Shannon Watts back to the podcast. The founder of Moms Demand Action has a new book: “Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age.”   “Happiness is a temporary state, not a life goal.”  “Women’s desires are hijacked by their obligations.”  “Your fire starts where all your shoulds end.”  Recent Posts Second City Works presents “Getting to Yes, And” Dr. Khameer Kidia – ‘Empire of Madness’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Erin McGoff – ‘The Secret Language of Work’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Julia Minson: ‘How to Disagree Better’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} B. Joseph Pine – ‘Transform Your Business and Life’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jane Marie Chen – Designing Self-Compassion .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Gary Noesner, a legendary former FBI hostage negotiator and author, shares fascinating insights on crisis communication and active listening. He discusses the shift from force to negotiation, highlighting how active listening has transformed outcomes and reduced violence. Gary explores the importance of validation, tracing influences from Carl Rogers, and reveals how improv exercises can enhance listening skills. He also reflects on key cases like Waco and the DC sniper response, showcasing the critical role of timing and communication in negotiations.

Kelly connects with James Cordova, a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Clark University. His new book is “The Mindful Path to Intimacy: Cultivating a Deeper Connection with Your Partner.”   “Attention is the most basic form of love.”  “Vulnerability is not for the faint of heart.”  “Deep listening is a radically selfless act.”  Recent Posts Second City Works presents “Getting to Yes, And” Dr. Khameer Kidia – ‘Empire of Madness’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Erin McGoff – ‘The Secret Language of Work’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Julia Minson: ‘How to Disagree Better’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} B. Joseph Pine – ‘Transform Your Business and Life’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jane Marie Chen – Designing Self-Compassion .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Kelly connects with Telle Whitney, who has logged decades in Silicon Valley’s tech industry. She has a new book: “Rebooting Tech Culture: How to Ignite Innovation and Build Organizations Where Everyone Can Thrive.”  “Culture change is not a comfortable topic.”  “Creativity and collaboration are the foundations of innovation.”  “Failure is one of our greatest teachers.”  Recent Posts Second City Works presents “Getting to Yes, And” Dr. Khameer Kidia – ‘Empire of Madness’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Erin McGoff – ‘The Secret Language of Work’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Julia Minson: ‘How to Disagree Better’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} B. Joseph Pine – ‘Transform Your Business and Life’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jane Marie Chen – Designing Self-Compassion .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Kelly has a fascinating conversation with psychologist and professor Caroline Fleck to discuss her new book “Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your Relationships, Increase Your Influence, and Change Your Life.”  “Fear is a liar.”  “You don’t encourage good behavior by convincing someone they’re bad.”  “Taking about shame takes courage.”  Recent Posts Second City Works presents “Getting to Yes, And” Dr. Khameer Kidia – ‘Empire of Madness’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Erin McGoff – ‘The Secret Language of Work’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Julia Minson: ‘How to Disagree Better’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} B. Joseph Pine – ‘Transform Your Business and Life’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jane Marie Chen – Designing Self-Compassion .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Laura Huang, a distinguished professor at Northeastern University and author of "You Already Know," joins to explore the fascinating science behind gut feelings and intuition. She discusses the academic resistance to studying gut instincts and defines the distinction between intuition as a process and gut feel as its outcome. Their conversation dives into types of gut feelings, the importance of self-knowledge, and how emotions influence decisions. Huang emphasizes the balance between curiosity and decisive action, urging listeners to trust their subtle gut whispers.

Kelly talks to Lori Rosenkopf, Vice-Dean of Entrepreneurship at the Wharton School of Business. Her new book is called, Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: 7 Paths for Unleashing Successful Startups and Creating Value through Innovation.  “I think we’ve all watched too much Shark Tank.” “My definition of entrepreneurship is value creation through innovation.” “I think to be a great entrepreneur, you have to have one thing: self-awareness.”  Recent Posts Second City Works presents “Getting to Yes, And” Dr. Khameer Kidia – ‘Empire of Madness’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Erin McGoff – ‘The Secret Language of Work’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Julia Minson: ‘How to Disagree Better’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} B. Joseph Pine – ‘Transform Your Business and Life’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jane Marie Chen – Designing Self-Compassion .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Kelly talks to Rob Acton, who pairs businesspeople with non-profit boards and offers excellent advice on making the most of the cause you choose. His book is called “Becoming a Causie: Champion Your Cause Through Nonprofit Board Leadership.” “I think everyone is a potential causie.”  “Passion for the mission is necessary but not sufficient.”  “Notable board service often happens outside the four walls of the boardroom.” 

Kelly talks about the most effective tools for finding work with Madeline Mann, an HR & Recruiting leader who spun her insider knowledge of the hiring process into an award-winning career coaching empire called Self-Made Millennial. She has a new book, it’s called “Reverse the Search: How to Turn Job Seeking Into Job Shopping.”  “Your greatest asset is that there is only one of you.”  “It’s more natural to make modest pivots versus complete career overhauls.”  “A cornerstone of networking is generosity and caring for others.”  Recent Posts Second City Works presents “Getting to Yes, And” Dr. Khameer Kidia – ‘Empire of Madness’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Erin McGoff – ‘The Secret Language of Work’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Julia Minson: ‘How to Disagree Better’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} B. Joseph Pine – ‘Transform Your Business and Life’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jane Marie Chen – Designing Self-Compassion .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more

Kelly sits across the table from Robert Bordone and Dr. Joel Salinas who have written the new book “Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In.”  “The hard truth is that conflict isn’t the problem. We are.”  “Conflict resilience is not comfortable.”  “Implicit bias – kills our curiosity and blunts our ability to listen well.”  Recent Posts Second City Works presents “Getting to Yes, And” Dr. Khameer Kidia – ‘Empire of Madness’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Erin McGoff – ‘The Secret Language of Work’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Julia Minson: ‘How to Disagree Better’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} B. Joseph Pine – ‘Transform Your Business and Life’ .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Jane Marie Chen – Designing Self-Compassion .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Click for more