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Joe Hirsch hosts I Wish They Knew, a podcast where some of the world’s brightest thinkers share big ideas that deserve more attention… in about the time it takes to enjoy a cup of coffee.
In these short-form conversations, we explore everything from learning to loss, giving to goal-setting, work to wellbeing, and career to compassion. Our guests include bestselling authors, top-rated business professors, CEOs of Fortune 100 companies, media personalities, and the occasional car enthusiast, NFL player, and CIA officer.
New episodes air each Tuesday
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(Ep. 262) Natalie Pickering: Your leader identity
IN EPISODE 262:Leadership is uncomfortable. Finding your leader identity doesn't have to be. In Episode 262, Natalie Pickering explains how leaders can develop their inside game and amplify their…
(Ep. 261) Boo Boucousis: Fighter pilot leadership
IN EPISODE 261:In this episode, Joe Hirsch speaks with Christian "Boo" Boucousis, a former fighter pilot and CEO of Afterburner, about the principles of flawless leadership. Boo shares insights on…
(Ep. 260) Rebecca Hinds: Your best meeting ever
IN EPISODE 260:We have too many meetings and not enough clarity. In Episode 260, Rebecca Hinds is here to make meetings more intentional and effective. Using Rebecca's powerful meetings model, you'll…
(Ep. 259) Robert Glazer: Find your core values
IN EPISODE 259:There's value in knowing our core values . In Episode 259, Robert Glazer returns to the show to explore how we should lead and live by core values. We discuss how core values…
(Ep. 258) Rebecca Okamoto: Memorable first impressions
IN EPISODE 258:Want to make a great first impression? Put the other person first. In Episode 258, Rebecca Okamato shows us how to make a lasting first impression in 20 words or less. We discuss why…
(Ep. 257) George Pesansky: How to become a super-performer
IN EPISODE 257:To be a super-performer, you don't need extraordinary effort - just ordinary habits. In Episode 257, George Pesansky explores ways individuals can optimize their everyday behavior and…
(Ep. 256) Kelli Thompson: Stop underestimating yourself
IN EPISODE 256:In Episode 256, Kelli Thompson explores the cost of overestimating others and underestimating ourselves. We discuss ways to align decisions with values, how to stay grounded as a…
(Ep. 255) Judd Kessler: How to beat hidden markets
IN EPISODE 255:What looks like “good fortune” is often the result of understanding — and leveraging — the hidden markets that govern access to opportunity. Judd Kessler is here to help us understand…
(Ep. 254) Adam Kahane: Collaborating with the enemy
IN EPISODE 254:Can you collaborate with people you don't like, agree with, or trust? In Episode 254, Adam Kahane shows how it's possible to collaborate even when we can't pick our partners. We…
(Ep. 253) Steven Gaffney: Honest talk
IN EPISODE 253:The truth about high-achieving teams is that they engage in honest talk. In Episode 253, Steven Gaffney shows us how to get the unsaid said through more honest team communication. We…
(Ep. 252) BONUS: Thankful for feedback
In this solo episode, I share my complicated relationship with feedback - and why I'm now thankful it's a major part of my life. A Thanksgiving edition of things I wish you knew.
(Ep. 251) BONUS: The Silver Rule of Feedback
In this solo episode, I share the power of adopting the "silver rule" in our everyday feedback. Learn why having a to-don't list can help you improve your feedback message and delivery, and why…
(Ep. 250) Nataly Kogan: Reinvent yourself
IN EPISODE 250:Are you looking to create the "new you"? In Episode 250, Nataly Kogan drops by to discuss her framework for personal reinvention. We talk about letting go of limiting beliefs, getting…
(Ep. 249) Shira Gill: Go big with minimalism
IN EPISODE 249:Minimalism isn't about doing or having less - it's about doing the right things with more intention. In Episode 249, Shira Gill explores the importance of making intentional choices in…
(Ep. 248) Ali Merchant: Go all-in on feedback
IN EPISODE 248:Some people manage by default. The good ones manage by design. In Episode 248, Ali Merchant highlights the ways "all in" managers stand out, especially when it comes to sharing…
(Ep. 247) Claude Silver: Show your emotions at work
IN EPISODE 247:There's nothing wrong with showing some emotion at work - as long as we do it right. In Episode 247, Claude Silver, the Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, talks about the importance of…
(Ep. 246) Urs Koenig: Radical humility
IN EPISODE 246: Humble leaders don't see themselves as better than others - they try to make others better. In Episode 246, former NATO commander Urs Koenig explores the beliefs and behaviors of…
(Ep. 245) Matt Tenney: Unlock the greatness of others
IN EPISODE 245: The best leaders bring out the best in others - something they do by choice, not chance. In Episode 245, Matt Tenney shares a systematic and scalable way to inspire greatness in your…
(Ep. 244) Margaret Andrews: Manage yourself first
IN EPISODE 244:If you want to lead others, start by managing yourself. In Episode 244, Margaret Andrews drops by to explore the practice of self-leadership. We discuss why a lack of…
(Ep. 243) Mark C. Crowley: Well-being is the new engagement
IN EPISIDE 243:It's time to change the focus of how people feel at work to how they feel about work. In Episode 243, Mark C. Crowley drops by to discuss the importance of employee well-being in the…
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