(Ep. 197) Urs Koenig: Humble leadership

IN EPISODE 203: From the battlefield to the boardroom, trust is built one relationship at a time. In Episode 203, Lt. Col. Scott Mann shares trust-building strategies he learned from twenty years serving as a Green Beret. He offers tips for operating in high-stakes, low-trust environments, why it pays to "see the pictures" in someone else's head, and how to use storytelling as a way to build connection. ABOUT SCOTT MANN: Lt. Col. Scott Mann is a retired Green Beret who served in Army and Special Operations around the world for more than twenty years. Today he is the CEO of Rooftop Leadership and the founder of a 501c(3), The Heroes Journey, committed to helping veterans tell their stories in transition. Scott has appeared on Fox News, CNN and other major outlets and is the bestselling author of Nobody is Coming to Save You.

IN EPISODE 202: The key to a successful job interview isn't your personality - it's your preparation. In Episode 202, Sam Owens offers pro tips to help us stress less, perform better, and get the jobs we want. He shares his 10-hour rule for interview prep, explains why we should mine the job description for golden clues, and offers tips for practicing effectively and closing with confidence. If you hate job interviews, you'll love this episode. ABOUT SAM OWENS: Sam Owens is the founder of Sam’s Career Talk where he provides career coaching services and helps people land their dream jobs and thrive in them. He is also a chief marketing officer who has worked for three multi-billion dollar companies and is the author of I Hate Job Interviews: Stop Stressing. Start Performing. Get the Job You Want.

IN EPISODE 201: Our happiest hours are the result of counting our time - and making time count. In Episode 201, Cassie Holmes shows us how to get more intentional about how we spend our time to increase our happiness and fulfillment. We discuss the perils of "time poverty," how to track and audit our time, and why purpose is a key driver of happiness. Cassie offers practical tips to squeeze more happiness out of our days so we can go from being "full" to fulfilled. ABOUT CASSIE HOLMES: Dr. Cassie Holmes is a chaired professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management where she is an award-winning teacher and researcher. Her class on Applying the Science of Happiness to Life Design, is one of the most popular courses at UCLA's business program and she's the bestselling author of Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most.

IN EPISODE 200: The simplest way to get others to be their best? Encourage them. In Episode 200, Jordan Montgomery explains wh6y it pays to praise character, not accomplishments; why authenticity rules; and how to encourage yourself when others won't. ABOUT JORDAN MONTGOMERY: Jordan Montgomery is a performance coach and keynote speaker and the owner of Montgomery Companies, a business consulting firm that works with executives, sales organizations, and entrepreneurs. Jordan has led high-performing sales teams for years and is the author of The Art of Encouragement: How to Lead Teams, Spread Love, and Serve from the Heart.

IN EPISODE 199: Delivering superior results isn't something we can command - it's something we must cultivate. In Episode 199, Rusty Komori discusses how he coached his varsity tennis teams to a record-setting 22 straight state championships. We explore ways to build a culture and mindset of excellence, how to get others to buy into your vision, how to coach people to coach themselves, and why we should reward performance, not results. ABOUT RUSTY KOMORI: Rusty Komori is a keynote speaker, executive coach and author who won  22 consecutive state tennis championships as the head coach of a Hawaiian high school boys varsity tennis team - a record that stands to this day. He was  named NHSCA’s Coach of the Year and was inducted into Creighton University’s Hall of Fame and has worked with organizations like Kaiser Permanente, the YWCA, and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Association. Rusty's latest book is Superior: Creating a Superior Culture of Excellence.

IN EPISODE 198: To find and keep our motivation, we need wisdom, not just willpower. In Episode 198, Ayelet Fishbach explores the mind game of motivation. We talk all things motivation: Whether it's better to set easy or ambitious targets, why it makes sense to "count down" to a goal, how rewards affect learning and performance, how to stay motivated after getting negative feedback, and how to control our temptations.  ABOUT AYELET FISHBACH: Ayelet Fishbach is a Professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business. Her work examines social psychology, management, and consumer behavior and has been regularly featured in the media in outlets like the New York Times, Financial Times, WSJ, CNN, and NPR. Ayelet's latest book is Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation.

IN EPISODE 197: Humble leaders don't see themselves as better than others - they try to make others better. In Episode 197, former NATO commander Urs Koenig explores the beliefs and behaviors of radical humility and why humble leaders stand out with their approach. We cover lots of ground here, including how to lead relationally and focus on strategy, not tactics; how to build a leadership factory where we train people to leave us; and how to get honest feedback from others without creating fear or friction. Humble leaders are less involved but more relevant - and after listening to Urs, you'll be ready to start practicing radical humility as well. ABOUT URS KOENIG: Urs Koenig is a former United Nations military peacekeeper and NATO military peacekeeping commander, a highly accomplished ultra-endurance champion, a widely published professor, bestselling author, and a seasoned executive coach and keynote speaker. He's the author of Radical Humility: Be a Badass Leader and Good Human.

IN EPISODE 196: We access more wisdom when we ask better questions. In Episode 196, Jeff Wetzler reveals the art of the ask and provides a five-part plan for raising our results and relationships through more powerful, productive questions. We cover lots of territory: How to frame questions with greater curiosity and candor; how to scan for nonverbal "tells" that provide valuable information; and how to listen with purpose. The more we ask, the more we learn -- and after listening to Jeff, you'll be ready to get the answers you always wanted but never had. ABOUT JEFF WETZLER: Jeff Wetzler is co-CEO of Transcend, a nationally recognized innovation organization, and an expert in learning and human potential.  For over 25 years, he's used his business and leadership experience to support some of the world’s top corporations and facilitate learning experiences for leaders around the world. Jeff is the former Chief Learning Officer at Teach For America and the author of ASK: Tap into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs In Leadership and Life.

IN EPISODE 195: Why are we so certain? How can we make room for another perspective? And what are some of the ways we can create more space for dialogue? In this bonus episode, I draw inspiration from three recent conversations we had here on I Wish They Knew, and offer some thoughts of my own.

IN EPISODE 194: Remarkable people don't set out to be remarkable - they try to leave a positive mark on the world. In Episode 194, Guy Kawasaki explores the subtler side of what it means to be remarkable: Passion. Purpose. Grit. Growth. We explore the benefits of "trusting the dots," the importance of finding and keeping the right mentors, and why remarkable people redefine success and decision-making. ABOUT GUY KAWASAKI: Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva and host of the Remarkable People podcast. He was the chief evangelist of Apple, trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation, Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador, and special assistant to the Motorola Division of Google. He's the author of 16 books, most recently: Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference.