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PPP 136 | What Science Says About the Happy Project Manager, with Michelle Gielen

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Published: Thursday, 01 October 2015 14:54
Written by Andy Kaufman

Total Duration 41:34

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The Happy Project Manager

Most people who know me would say I'm generally a happy guy--rather optimistic by nature. By I've always been a bit skeptical about books on the subject of happiness. My concern is that they would be filled with shallow platitudes, assuming that the ultimate goal for ourselves is self-focused pleasure.

Thankfully, that bias didn't keep me from agreeing to read Michelle Gielan's new book Broadcasting Happiness: The Science of Igniting and Sustaining Positive Change.

To learn more about Michelle and the work of her organization, visit http://BroadcastingHappiness.com/.

Join My Periscopes This Month!

As part of our ongoing experimentation here at the People and Projects Podcast, we're going to be conducting some Periscopes during the month of October 2015. Each Friday, starting October 9, 2015, for 4 Friday's, I'll be broadcasting a periscope from 12:15pm Central in the US (GMT-5). If you haven't downloaded the app, please do so and then join me for these brief, 15-minute discussions. You can find my Periscope home page at https://www.Periscope.tv/andy_kaufman. I would love to have the opportunity to connect with you in this way so join me in October!

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Clips from The LEGO Movie

Honestly, this movie cracks me up. I couldn't help but put Unikitty in this episode. Who's your favorite character in the movie?

PPP 135 | Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives, with Gretchen Rubin

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Published: Thursday, 27 August 2015 17:09
Written by Andy Kaufman

Total Duration 41:37

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Habits for Project Managers

Could it be that the habits you develop today determine the life you live tomorrow? As project managers, we make endless choices throughout the day--how to use our time, how to interact with stakeholders, how to solve a problem. Our guest for this episode is Gretchen Rubin, who suggests that developing effective habits is a key responsibility for those who want to build a successful tomorrow.

Gretchen is the author of a new book entitled Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives.

To learn more about Gretchen and her book, visit http://www.GretchenRubin.com.

 

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I love hearing from listeners! Please leave me a message to let me know what you think about The People and Projects Podcast! Here's how you can contact us:

  • Leave a message on our Listener Feedback Line at 847-550-3747
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Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week!

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CANDLEPOWER by Chris Zabriskie Licensed under Attribution License

Margaret Thatcher on Habits

Here's a clip from The Iron Lady, giving Margaret Thatcher's take on habits:

In this episode, Gretchen mentions a Public Service Announcement from Yul Brynner about not smoking. Here it is:

PPP 134 | How Project Managers Can Motivate by Creating Meaning, with author Scott Mautz

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Published: Monday, 13 July 2015 18:51
Written by Andy Kaufman

Total Duration 39:04

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Make it Matter

In this episode we welcome Scott Mautz to discuss his new book Make It Matter: How Managers Can Motivate by Creating Meaning.

To learn more about Scott and the book, visit his website at http://scottmautz.com/make-it-matter/.

Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week!

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GOOD MORNING (Feat. Toby Mac) by Mandissa

I LOVE MY JOB by Mean Gene Kelton & the Die Hards

PPP 133 | The Most Important Four Seconds for Project Managers, with author Peter Bregman

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Published: Tuesday, 26 May 2015 20:18
Written by Andy Kaufman

Total Duration 29:45

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A Deep Breath

In this episode we welcome back Peter Bregman to discuss his new book Four Seconds: All the Time You Need to Stop Counter-Productive Habits and Get the Results You Want. Peter is one of my favorite voices in leadership and productivity. I look forward to your feedback after listening to this episode.

To learn more about Peter and the book, visit his website at http://peterbregman.com/four-seconds/.

You can catch my earlier discussion with Peter by visiting https://PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/64

Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week!

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PPP 132 | Energizing the Burned Out Project Manager, with author Tom Rath

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Published: Monday, 04 May 2015 13:19
Written by Andy Kaufman

Total Duration 35:56

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Far From Fully Charged

Would you say you typically roll out of bed, refreshed, well rested, ready to attack the challenges of the day? Or are your first waking moments more likely, "Seriously? It's time to get up already?"

In this episode, we welcome back Tom Rath to discuss his new book Are You Fully Charged?: The 3 Keys to Energizing Your Work and Life. If you enjoy books with practical, evidence-based insights, you're in for a treat, and it will start making a difference on the day you crack the book open.

To learn more about Tom and the book, visit his website at TomRath.org/book/are-you-fully-charged.

You can catch my earlier discussion with Tom by visiting https://PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/106

 

Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Have a great week!

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