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Welcome to The Lift, the show about leadership, growth, and getting what we want. On The Lift, we pull up to see the bigger picture from accomplished leaders who know how to get things done in a rapidly changing world. Host Ben Brooks dives deep into a relevant leadership topic each episode and connects the dots to leave you with powerful distinctions that you can use as a leader.
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How to fire people properly - Part 1: When waiting too long goes wrong with Dr. Dennis Davis
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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Radical engagement: Adam Kahane on working with generals and guerrillas to make change from the inside
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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The power of building coalitions: Kathryn Wylde on bringing billionaires and union bosses together
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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Friendship at work: Tom Rath on the most underused tool in leadership
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Raising the temperature on leadership: The power of third spaces with Therme’s Adam Tanaka
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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From the playroom to the boardroom: What leaders can learn from children's play with tonies’ CXO Ginny McCormick
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May 26, 2026 |
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Conflict at work: Amy Gallo on how to have the hard conversation you’ve been avoiding
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May 19, 2026 |
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Your best meeting ever: Why meetings are broken and how to fix them with Dr. Rebecca Hinds
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May 12, 2026 |
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Religion at work: Moving from passive tolerance to active inclusion with Rev. Mark Fowler
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May 05, 2026 |
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The Trust Equation: Accenture's Marco Ziegler on the four variables that turn clients into partners
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Neurodiversity at work: Understood.org's Nathan Friedman on what leaders get wrong about 70 million employees
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Civil disobedience as a leadership strategy: Housing Works' Charles King on using every tool at your disposal to influence change
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Clarity over cool: Éva Goicochea on building maude and a category-defining brand
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Managing Yourself First: Margaret Andrews on Self-Awareness and Leadership
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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The High Line and Beyond: Robbie Hammond on Building The Impossible with Tenacity, Timing, and Vision
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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From Fear of Uncertainty to Strategic Advantage: Kut Akdogan on Navigating an AI-driven World
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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The Great Debate: Chief of Staff vs. EA vs. COO with Keziah Wonstolen of Vannin Chief of Staff
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Using Community Leadership to Grow Business: How Sachin Shivaram Invests His Time Beyond the Office
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Meditation for Busy Leaders: How Michael Miller Uses Vedic Practice to Reduce Stress and Gain Time
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Send More Emails and Still Sign Off at 5 P.M.: Managing Expectations, Time, and Teams with Justin Kerr
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Judgment at Work: A Framework for Better Leadership Decisions with Sir Andrew Likierman
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Toxic Leadership Explained: What Makes a Bad Boss with Mita Mallick
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Lead Like a Learner: Helen Tupper on “Squiggly Careers” and the Power of Vulnerability
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Introducing...The Lift!
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Dec 05, 2025 |