More Human

Listen to this episode if: You have had an idea that took you out of your comfort zone or if you have ever wanted to inspire people in your organization to first seek what is possible before deciding what is probable. Short Description: The entrepreneurial journey of Attilio D’Agostino. What is possible for a human life if you knew that today could be your last. Music Credits: Shofunkan by Snarky Puppy Balloons Rising, Cayon by AA Aalto Night Owl, Something Elated by Night Owl Smoke by...

Listen to this episode if: You are trying to lead people through change and want your solution to be the most long-lasting. Short Description: Ken Crabiel and Cindy Bambini, two humans from Cannon Design, share with us what inspired them to dig deeper into the needs of the communities they serve. They also offer a methodology for how to go about using something like space or the built environment as a canvas for a larger discussion about what humans really need.

Listen to this episode if: You are expecting an increase in creativity and cognitive flexibility in yourself and those you lead. Short Description: Through dramatic characters and archetypes, Richard Olivier and Laurence Hillman have designed a scaffolding for describing the parts of human cognition that are harder to define. They are not tangible or always visible - kind of like values - and yet they are alive within us. And contemporary leaders facing complex challenges and accelerating...

Listen to this episode if: You are exhausted at trying to implement “best practices” for making your business more human, and you want to get rid of the drama. If you are someone who has had a leadership role, you may have become frustrated with top-down approaches to making change happen in your organization. There are a lot of measures we take from a human resources perspective to get buy-in, to make concessions and to make systems optimized for human beings. And it is in that context that...

Listen to this episode if: You are looking to offer a playful way to reinvent yourself or others. Short Description: Scott Ginsberg may be the only person who never needs an introduction. That is because, for the past 20 years, he has worn a nametag. All the time. Yes, even then. It is tattooed on his body. That commitment inspired countless articles and books on what his life has been like. He has toured the world with speaking engagements and corporate retreats. He wrote a rock opera and...

Listen to this episode if: You are working to connect deeper meaning and values to everyday activities of a group of humans. Short Description: Justin Woodard, CEO and president at Woodard Cleaning and Restoration, has taken a leadership approach that seeks to reveal what is most valued and unique about the humans that make up the Woodard network. As opposed to an authoritarian approach, Justin’s role within his organization focuses on creating an environment for emerging leadership. In this...

Listen to this episode if: You are working to intentionally create a diverse, driven and supportive workplace. Short Description: Stacy Taubman Since and Kate Wiegmann are the creative duo behind Rise Collaborative Workspace, a female-focused work community. Their approach to crafting a space where humans can be both outcome-driven and creatively supported has inspired the international media attention. This episode is a snapshot of their startup phase and their one-year anniversary. Anyone...

Listen to this episode if: You have had to battle a daunting obstacle, and you want to see how a human could bounce back and create something even more profound in the world. Short Description: (Note: This is Part Two. Listen to Part One here.) After a life-threatening accident leaves Shane unable to take on a new open-water challenge, he begins to battle an alcohol-fueled depression. Feeling he has lost touch with what made him capable of inspiring himself and others, Shane seeks comfort in...

Listen to this episode if: You have tried to start something new. Something so different, you were laughed at. Short Description: Shane is a natural visionary within a sport call stand-up paddling. More than ten years ago, the sport was isolated to just a few folks on the coasts. But through his shear grit and determination, he has brought the sport to the Midwest. Anyone who has had the grit to grind out something new and anyone who has gone through the trials of creating a following for a...

Announcing More Human, a new podcast from the Be Human Project for leaders who are working to make something new in the world. During every episode, host Jeremy Nulik will uncover the ways that you can experiment with how to make your business or organization…more human. Music Credits: Night Owl by Broke for Free, Creative Commons

In this, the first episode of the first season of More Human — the podcast of the Be Human Project — host Jeremy Nulik interviews Dutch author and business leader, Jurgen Appelo, about his book, 'Managing For Happiness.' Music Credits: Shofunkan by Snarky Puppy