Do Less to Work Better: Morten Hansen

They fed neighbors during a storm — and ended up winning a James Beard Award.In this episode of The Way Up, Guy Raz meets Edgar Rico and Sara Mardanbigi, the couple behind Nixta Taqueria in Austin, Texas. What started with resilience in the face of disaster became a nationally ac ...  Show more

Pop-up shops, clever T-shirts, and made-up holidays — all in the name of keeping indie books alive.In this episode of The Way Up, Guy Raz sits down with Pete Mulvihill, co-owner of San Francisco’s iconic Green Apple Books. While big-box retailers dominate the market, Pete and his ...  Show more

Have you ever hired someone brilliant, only to find they aren’t delivering the impact you hoped for?

Today, we’re tackling a common leadership paradox:

Hiring smart people—then stopping them from using their skills.

In today’s episode, we explore why com ...

If you’ve ever lost your job thanks to a management consultant coming through your company or been timed for how fast you work, you can thank Frederick Winslow Taylor, the father of scientific management. If that field sounds made up that’s because it is.See omnystudio.com/listen ...  Show more

Have you ever had a talented employee leave, and only then realized how much they mattered?

It’s more than just a replacement cost—losing top talent hits your team’s morale, productivity, and institutional knowledge.

And here’s the kicker:

many leaders don ...

Are you drowning in information overload? Do you disappear down a rabbit hole of social media just when you need to focus? Productivity expert Graham Allcott can help. Graham Allcott is the founder of Think Productive, author of 5 books, and the host of podcast "Beyond Busy." In ...  Show more