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People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

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 Welcome to the People and Projects Podcast, where we provide interviews and insights to help you lead people and deliver projects. Since 2009, this show is brought to you by speaker, author, and executive coach Andy Kaufman. If you're looking for insights on project management, leadership, and how AI influences both of those, you've come to the right place! And if you hold a project management certification, you can even earn free PDUs for listening!(c) 2001-2025 Institute for Leadership Excellence & Development Inc. Economie Management Management et direction Réussite personnelle
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    • PPP 492 | The Hidden Costs of Hybrid Teams, with Peter Cappelli and Ranya Nehmeh

      PPP 492 | The Hidden Costs of Hybrid Teams, with Peter Cappelli and Ranya Nehmeh
      Jan 16 2026
      Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Peter Cappelli and Ranya Nehmeh, co-authors of In Praise of the Office: The Limits to Hybrid and Remote Work. In a world still grappling with virtual work, Peter and Ranya challenge us to take a fresh look at the workplace. Not just where we do work, but how that space shapes learning, culture, visibility, and performance. In this conversation, you'll hear what gets lost when teams are always virtual, why hybrid work often underdelivers, and how proximity plays a surprising role in mentoring, innovation, and even career progression. Peter and Ranya explore how organizational culture shifts when people are rarely together, and what leaders can do to intentionally design experiences that rebuild connection—even across distance. You'll walk away with insights on how to lead hybrid teams more effectively, how to help team members think differently about in-person time, and why space is not just a backdrop to work—it's a contributor to how work gets done. If you're leading a team in today's hybrid landscape and wondering what really matters, this episode is for you! Sound Bites "Remote work disembodies employees and limits their capacity to build relationships, learn informally, and get noticed.""The most frequent way people got promoted was by being visible to their managers.""Slack and Teams are a poor substitute for face-to-face interactions and a terrible way to learn culture or figure out who knows what.""Informal communication is essential to how work gets done, and it doesn't happen easily when everyone is remote.""Hybrid sounds great in theory, but it rarely delivers the benefits of in-person work unless it's intentionally designed.""People don't always know what they need to know, and much of what's important is learned indirectly.""We're not saying remote doesn't work. But we are saying there are trade-offs, and many companies haven't fully reckoned with them.""One big problem with hybrid is that it often ends up being asynchronous. No one's in at the same time.""The office was never perfect, but it enabled certain human processes that are hard to replicate at a distance.""If you're going to make remote or hybrid work well, it requires real investment in new systems and norms, not just wishful thinking.""We have to be honest about what we're losing, not just what we're gaining.""Serendipitous learning is one of the most underappreciated losses of remote work." Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:38 Start of Interview01:45 What Is There to Praise About Remote Work?04:34 Why Is the Push to Return Happening Now?09:51 What Do We Lose with Remote Work?13:18 What Problems Persist in Hybrid Models?17:40 What Are Companies Doing to Make Hybrid Work?20:20 Advice for Leading Hybrid Project Teams25:42 Advice for Individual Contributors Navigating Hybrid Work29:59 How Culture Shapes Remote and Office Decisions33:14 Lessons from Co-Writing the Book35:59 End of Interview36:32 Andy Comments After the Interview40:15 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Peter at mgmt.wharton.upenn.edu/profile/cappelli and about Ranya at RanyaNehmeh.com. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 457 with Andrew Brodsky. It's an insightful take on how we can avoid the mistakes that happen when teams are not collocated, with an author who I think is a future Adam Grant.Episode 361 with Yasmina Khelifi, who joined us to talk about leading virtual teams, specifically across cultures. Yasmina is a hands-on project manager so you can hear her take from that perspective.Episode 22 with Keith Ferrazzi. It's a discussion about his book Who's Got Your Back? and it contains ideas that I still use, over a decade after talking with Keith. Pass the PMP Exam This Year If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we've put together a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. We've helped thousands of people earn their certification, and we'd love to help you too. It's totally free, and it's a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. I'd love to help you get your PMP this year! Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader—that's why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It's 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it's all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Business Acumen Topics: Leadership, Hybrid Teams, Remote Work, Organizational Culture, Career Development, Team Collaboration, Psychological Safety, Communication, Mentorship, Project Management, Work Environment, Employee Engagement The following music was used for this episode: Music: Ignotus by ...
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      43 min
    • PPP 491 | What a Children's Book Can Teach Leaders About Fear, with former news anchor Lynn Smith

      PPP 491 | What a Children's Book Can Teach Leaders About Fear, with former news anchor Lynn Smith
      Jan 13 2026
      Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Lynn Smith, former NBC News, MSNBC, and CNN Headline News anchor, executive communication coach, and author of Just Keep Going. Lynn is best known for helping Fortune 500 leaders turn pressure into presence, but her newest book takes an unexpected form: a children's story about fear, resilience, and perseverance. That surprising choice is exactly what makes this conversation so relevant for leaders. Andy and Lynn explore why the same fears that stop CEOs are often the ones that show up in kids, how our inner critic or "Brain Bully" shapes behavior under pressure, and why the goal is not to eliminate fear but to metabolize it. Lynn shares deeply personal stories about rejection, family influence, and the lessons she learned growing up that shaped her approach to leadership and communication. You'll also hear practical techniques leaders can use to calm their nervous systems, give feedback that actually helps instead of harms, and model resilience for their teams and families. If you lead people or projects and want practical insights on emotional intelligence, confidence, and navigating fear, this episode is for you. Sound Bites "The one trait and the one skill that separates us from success is resilience. If you can acquire that skill, you will be successful. Hard stop.""Your greatest failure can be in service of somebody else.""We are biologically wired for fear. Trying to delete it is a fool's journey.""Bravery is doing something even if you are afraid.""How you show up within one tenth of a second is defining you for your audience.""Feedback leads to growth. Criticism feeds the brain bully.""When we calm our nervous system, we can make better decisions.""There's a mouse in all of us that needs the reminder to just keep going.""Ending what doesn't serve you is not quitting.""Fear often shows up as stress, pressure, or imposter syndrome, but it's the same circuitry.""Resilience is the greatest gift we can give our kids and our teams." Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:45 Start of Interview01:55 Family Influence and Early Experiences06:45 Recognizing the Brain Bully12:28 Learning Resilience Over Time14:08 Giving Feedback That Helps Instead of Hurts15:50 Metabolizing Fear Instead of Eliminating It20:05 Rejection and the Origin of the Book23:00 Strategies from the Book for Big Feelings26:15 The Business Equivalent of Jumping Up and Down28:50 When Just Keep Going Does Not Apply31:50 How Lynn and Her Team Help Leaders34:10 End of Interview34:47 Andy Comments After the Interview37:30 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Lynn and her work at LynnSmith.com. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 462 with Margie Warrell, about going from playing it safe to speaking up.Episode 397 with Dr. Julia DiGangi, a discussion Andy continues to revisit for practical insights.Episode 394 with Joshua Freedman, one of the leading voices on emotional intelligence. Level Up Your AI Skills During the episode, Andy mentions the importance of preparing for an AI-infused future. Join other listeners from around the world who are taking our AI Made Simple course. Just go to ai.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com. Thanks! Pass the PMP Exam If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we've put together a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. We've helped thousands of people earn their certification, and we'd love to help you too. It's totally free and a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader. That's why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of leaders committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It's 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than five minutes a week, and it's all free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Fear Management, Communication Skills, Executive Presence, Feedback, Confidence, Self Leadership, Team Culture, Project Leadership The following music was used for this episode: Music: Summer Awakening by Frank Schroeter License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Tuesday by Sasha Ende License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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      45 min
    • PPP 490 | Why Psychology Might Be Hurting Your Team, with Barry Wolfe

      PPP 490 | Why Psychology Might Be Hurting Your Team, with Barry Wolfe
      Jan 10 2026
      Summary In this episode, Andy talks with Barry Wolfe, author of It's All In Your Head: Why Psychology Doesn't Help Your Workforce Deliver Value - And What Can. Barry is a seasoned HR executive and business leader who has built a reputation as one of the rare "HR guys who actually has a head for business." In this frank and eye-opening conversation, Barry challenges many of the tools and ideas we've come to rely on in leadership and management. Andy and Barry discuss why frameworks like Maslow's hierarchy may be doing more harm than good, how personality assessments can become limiting narratives, and why our obsession with "fit" often backfires. But this isn't just a critique. Barry offers an alternative in the form of Value-Centric Leadership, a model that reframes how we think about work, leadership, and results. You'll learn about tools like The Same Page and the 4C's of leadership that can help you lead with more clarity and purpose. If you're ready to challenge what you think you know about managing people (and want practical tools to lead more effectively), this episode is for you! Sound Bites "Most of the hiring tools we use today are only marginally better than chance.""We act like we're selecting with science, but we're often just rationalizing our preferences.""Maslow never created a pyramid. That was a marketing add-on, not a scientific insight.""Psychology gave us language, but somewhere along the way, it became the product.""What do I want to pay people to do?" becomes "What results do I want to buy from them?""We pay people to do activities, but it's because we want to buy results.""Nobody buys verbs. People buy nouns.""Maslow had no interest in actually validating his model. He just threw it out there.""If you get married and someone asks, what are you looking for in a spouse? Would you really say the upper left box?""The guy who created the DISC assessment was also the creator of Wonder Woman.""Given the choice between thinking hard and spending money, most business leaders would rather spend money.""Part of the problem with these tools is you're learning about science through something called marketing.""We've got strategic plans, core values, mission statements. What's missing is being on the same page." Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:45 Start of Interview02:00 Barry's Early Career Influences and Business Perspective06:42 Why Leaders Rely So Heavily on Assessments09:25 The "Yes, Buts" of Psychological Tools15:20 What We Get Wrong About Maslow's Hierarchy19:00 From Paying for Activities to Buying Results23:30 Connecting Project Work to Real Value24:00 Introducing The Same Page28:47 The Most Overlooked Element of Leadership33:47z Looking Ahead at AI, Automation, and the Future of Work41:22 End of Interview42:03 Andy Comments After the Interview45:19 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Barry and his work at ArgosHR.com. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 473 with Jeffrey Hull & Margaret Moore. They have rigorously researched what it takes to lead, and I think you'll find their approach and findings to be a nice complement to today's episode.Episode 417 with Mary Crossan and Bill Furlong. They have deeply researched 11 dimensions of character, which has some nice alignment with the 4 C's that Barry talked about.Episode 47 with Henry Mintzberg. If you haven't been with us since the early days, it would be easy to have missed this episode with one of the foremost curmudgeons of management. I think you'll find his insights in episode 47 to be a helpful addition to what Barry talked about in this episode. Help Passing the PMP Exam If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we've put together a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. We've helped thousands of people earn their certification, and we'd love to help you, too. It's totally free, and it's a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. I'd love to help you get your PMP this year! Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader—that's why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It's 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it's all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Level Up Your AI Skills Join other listeners from around the world who are taking our AI Made Simple course to prepare for an AI-infused future. Just go to ai.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Leadership, People Management, Business Psychology, Strategic HR, Hiring, Performance Management, Personality Assessments, Organizational Culture, Project Value, Team Development, Employee Experience,...
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      48 min
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