A Field Guide to Lies and Statistics

We are currently living through motivation 3.0 according to author Daniel Pink. 1.0 was all about survival getting enough food, water and shelter. 2.0 happened in the industrial age. A factory worker was willing to do X to get paid Y. The modern era has changed how we are motivated which leads to Motivation 3.0.[...]

We interrupt our regular programming to bring you a special episode where we explain what Tribel is all about. What it is that we offer to you to help improve your soft skills and the step by step process for getting onto the platform. If you want to skip right to creating your account, go[...]

Everything that you have in your life right now is the result of a previous decision you made. Your decisions shape your life and your destiny both personally and professionally. The question then is - how do we and how should we make our decisions? There is a great quote mentioned in this book right[...]

What this episode is about: 1. Personality and behaviour aren't different online vs. offline. The internet and social media is an extension of our lives and communication and so not completely separate. It has very real impacts on us, and how we interact with the world so it's important to understand that and manage your[...]

Stories are one of the most persuasive ways to convince someone of your argument, position yourself as an expert and to move someone along in a sales process. Some people are natural storytellers but the rest of us can learn the rules and structure to tell a compelling story. That is the essence of Building[...]

There is a lot to be said about when to have rules, when to trust the team and when to provide guidelines. In this episode we cover the 10 principles author Kevin Kruse thinks you should consider when it comes to your leadership style. Some make perfect sense and you will wonder why you didn't[...]

Peterson does not mince his words when it comes to delivering his rules for living a good life, a considered life. Considered by some to be a divisive figure, Jordan Peterson is unapologetic about what ills society in this book. If you or someone on your team is stuck in a rut, this episode could[...]

All any of us want is to do good work. We want to solve interesting problems with good people. This is easier said than done for some people. Kim Scott puts forth 6 issues that can cause untold damage for some people while others think everything is rosy in the garden. Just Work covers what[...]

According to Patrick Lencioni there are 5 dysfunctions in a team that left unaddressed will lead to disaster. In this episode Kevin speaks to executive coach and leadership expert Maggie Perotin, founder of StairwayToLeadership.com about how she has used the lessons in this book in her own teams. 

We have all had the feeling in our lives that we are surrounded by idiots - “If everyone did what I told them to do when I told them to do it we wouldn’t be in this mess”….does that sound familiar? It is extremely frustrating when you recognise that your plea’s, plans and persuasion techniques[...]

Going from pillar to post is a trap that a lot of us fall into. We are too busy working, looking after kids etc. to stop and think about the direction of your life. This episode addresses this 'busyness'. What is it all for? You need to find time to hit pause, take a breath,[...]

Carnegie recognized that convincing people of your argument is an essential skill to have in business. He developed 12 hacks for winning an argument. Most of the time arguments only serve to make people even more sure that they are right and you are wrong. This is why Carnegie believes that it is better to[...]

Most of us have had the pleasure of either owning or encountering a friendly dog. As soon as they see us, they become ecstatic, jumping up and down, their tail wagging, panting with excitement. Their full attention is on us and we are the most interesting thing in the world to them for that moment.[...]

Dale Carnegie describes three techniques for building better relationships with your colleagues and customers. The first is to never criticise, complain or condemn. The second is to show honest and sincere appreciation. People perform better when they receive sincere praise.  Thirdly, arouse an eager want. How will you see it from their point of view?...will[...]

Being a leader is about managing people without causing resentment. Carnegie recognized that this was a fine balancing act and came up with 9 tips for being an effective leader.

In an age where distraction lies around every corner being able to perform 'deep work' is more valuable than ever. In his bestselling book 'Deep Work' Cal Newport puts forward 4 reasons why we should strive to do deep work and then provides rules for how we can achieve it. Newport says that 'Deep Work'[...]

How does Amazon decide on what to build or do next? How do they ensure that technical dependencies don't get in the way of continuous growth? In this episode we cover Working Backwards written by Colin Bryar and Bill Carr, 2 senior employees who worked closely with Jeff Bezos during some of the most explosive[...]

Each and every one of us is wired to seek comfort and avoid discomfort. But maybe too much comfort is a bad thing. The number 0.004% is a significant one in this episode. That is approximately how long we have been exposed to our modern way of life. Humans have been around for 2.5 million[...]

The idea of quieting the mind, of stillness, is not new. In fact, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Cicero etc. understood it's importance centuries ago. If you've had a particularly hard time the last while, you might find some solace in this episode. You will find some simple techniques to help quiet your mind. These techniques generally[...]

What is it that makes a company that is trundling along with OK results suddenly turn into a great company with hockey stick growth in all the right areas? In his book Good to Great, Jim Collins and his team dig into the companies that fit this typeof growth and look the variables that seemed[...]

The School of Facilitation is a space for corporate and freelance practitioners to connect, learn and share. They host regular online and face to face gatherings, classes that will give you the skills to be an awesome trainer or facilitator and 5-day retreats where you can slow down, regroup your thoughts and reflect. They work[...]

Aaron is the UCD President's advisor on all commercial activities, tasked with helping them to grow new and existing income sources in line with their core mission as one of Europe's leading research-intensive universities. UCD is Ireland's largest university, with over €500m in revenues derived in the majority from non-state sources.   Aaron is the former[...]

How are some companies able to create 'tribes' or raving fans around not just their individual products but their entire company? According to Simon Sinek, author of Start with Why, they focus on the fact that people do not buy what you do, they buy why you do it. After listening to this episode, you[...]

As an educator or trainer, are you feeling exhausted and unproductive at times to teach via e-learning platforms like Zoom? In this episode, we discussed how learning and development (L&D) changes under COVID-19 and introduced various innovative L&D technology usage. If you are interested in enhancing interactivity with and engagement of audience in e-learning.

In a career spanning the globe, Graham Owens is currently living in Qatar in the Middle East working in an L&D function within global operations in a Qatar gas – Pre-Covid they worked an 80/20 blended learning an approach which was working them, but most L&D always wanted a more online course. Since Covid happened,[...]

Orlaith is a Leadership, Talent and Development Director, Executive Coach (EMCC Senior Practitioner) and High-Performance Trainer with global experience. She runs her business with her partner/Husband Gavin Duffy and works with senior executives and organisations on personal and business growth. Orlaith started her career as a journalist and worked with RTE until she had kids'[...]

A psychopath is not necessarily a serial killer, your friendly neighbourhood neurosurgeon could possibly be a psychopath and believe it or not that is probably the best person for the job. There is so much to be learned from the characteristics of a psychopath that we can apply to our own lives and careers. In[...]

There is a wealth of information on what leadership looks like. But I really believe this book hits upon an aspect of leadership that you might not have considered. Author Sam Walker devised stringent criteria for choosing 16 top performing sports teams and asked himself a very definite question - 'What, if anything, do these[...]

What kind of leader are you? According to the author there are 3 types of leader (or SuperBoss) - Iconoclast, Glorious Bastard, Nurturer. A SuperBoss is not going to necessarily going to care about your personal welfare and you might in fact hate your SuperBoss. However, the chances are you will look back on your[...]

If you are anti-participation medals or you are overwhelmed with trying to please everyone…. If you are tired of trying to ‘crush it’ everyday, then this is the episode for you. Mark Manson has a no holds barred book based on the realities of life. Chapters with names such as ‘You are not Special’ and[...]

One of the most difficult things about leadership is finding the balance between opposing forces. When to mentor or when to let someone go. When to provide instruction and when to leave your team to figure out their own solutions. You can understand all of the 'rules' of leadership but what sets this book apart[...]

The way you stand, sit, talk, shake hands, in fact the way you do EVERYTHING communicates something. In his book 'The Book of Tells', author Peter Collett moves through the different tells that we put out into the world. From submissive tells to dominant tells to how to spot a liar. This episode will make[...]

You have heard a lot from us on books about negotiation. That's because it is a topic that lends itself to ever area of business and leadership.  There is no right way to do it because it is so nuanced with a lot of moving parts. There is however, lots of wrong ways to do[...]

Do you wish you had reacted differently (or better) to a situation? It might not have been your fault. It might have been your chimp. We all have 3 parts to our brains, a human, a chimp and a computer brain. The human is logical and rational. That is who you wished had written the[...]

Navy seals are the best trained soldiers in the world. They operate in absolutely chaotic situations where miscommunication can mean death. Unclear directions or an individual going on a solo run can mean death. For navy seals, leadership matters. Their rules of leadership are at the core of the book written by Jocko Wilink and[...]

Over 25 million copies of this book have been sold and with good reason. In this episode we figure out how to apply these 7 habits to our own professional and personal lives. The author groups his 7 habits into 3 categories - independence, interdependence and continuous improvement.  The habits are laid out in a[...]

What does it mean when someone cross their arms? It means they're being defensive. Or when someone cannot make eye contact? - they're being deceptive. In fact, this is all nonsense. As a species, we are terrible at reading body language. Who knows why someone crosses their arms or doesn't make eye contact. We need[...]

Combining three previous episodes into one this reissued episode focuses on the powerful sales book by Dan Pink. We dive into the new way to look at sales and come to the conclusion that we are all, like it or not, in sales. Part i: Sales has changed, he provides a set of tools to[...]

Habits can serve us when they help us to achieve our goals. But they can also hold us back from getting where we need to get to. In Atomic Habits, the author James Clear builds on another great book about this topic (The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg) and delves into what causes us[...]

Being new to leadership can lead to a lot of questions about how to approach your new direct reports. Should you focus on being liked to get the best out of them or are bottom line results all that matter? According to author Kim Scott, the answer lies somewhere in the middle. Radical candor addresses[...]

Leadership is hard. What are the traits you should look to emulate from others? How will you know you are doing a good job? Another question is how do you prepare for inevitable disasters? In their book The Ostrich Paradox the authors Robert Meyer & Howard Kunreuther discuss this aspect of underpreparation in depth. We[...]

We all have vices, habits and routines that we would like to wrestle back under our control. Why is it that some people and companies struggle for years to enact real and lasting change where as others seemingly perform the desired change overnight? Author Charles Duhigg goes deep on the mechanics of habit, how they[...]

Two books, one topic. When it comes to leadership can there ever be consensus? In both of these books there is a lot of overlap in what the authors consider and look for in a leader. Namely, it is not the charismatic superstar or the one who give rousing speeches. It is more subtle than[...]

In 'Sensemaking' author Christian Madsbjerg suggests that big data was supposed to have all the answers...but then it didn't. And in 'A Field Guide to Lies and Statistics' author Daniel Levitin, neuroscientist addresses the question...Are you constantly bombarded with data, facts and statistics?Daniel Levitin shows us how to interpret statistics to enable you to make[...]

Are you constantly bombarded with data, facts and statistics? In this episode we discuss 'A Field Guide to Lies and Statistics' by Daniel Levitin, neuroscientist, shows us how to interpret statistics to enable you to make quicker, more laser focused, better-informed decisions to ultimately simplify your life. 

Mash-up episode where we compare two books on the same topic. First up we look at two approaches to Negotiation ... One author studied the elements of a successful negotiation extensively in a lab and the other put his life on the line by learning how to do it the hard way. Who is right

Master business storytelling.  What do The Lion King, The Goonies and Star Wars have in common?    In this podcast we discover the answer and delve into the structure of stories and how to make any story into a business story.    We can use stories to persuade, counter lies and mistruths, inspire action, engage[...]

Big data was supposed to have all the answers...but then it didn't. In this episode we discuss the role the humanities have in the age of the algorithm. We look at the 5 principles for understanding the data we receive and the 4 ways to structure your knowledge. Also, we talk about fencing(!?!)....en garde!

Hands-on advice about how to negotiate your way to success from an FBI hostage negotiator. Learn the principles for all negotiation whether it’s in the office, the home....or a hostage stand-off!

In this episode we explore the ways in which failure, despite all the shame and pain associated with it, is actually one of our greatest assets.  Get on our mailing list hear about new podcast episodes, courses and blog posts: http://bit.ly/2Yed8p7 

Getting to Yes; Negotiating an Agreement Without Giving In is considered the reference for successful negotiations. It presents proven tools and techniques that can help you to resolve any conflict and find win-win solutions. Sign up to our mailing list here

Learn to lead like an All Black. 15 key components from the inner workings of the greatest team in Rugby. In this episode we dive into how the All Blacks cultivated an atmosphere of humility and self-discipline both on and off the pitch and used it as a strength to conquer their sport.  

This episode of the podcast discusses a consistent bestseller, a book that has been in print for 83 years!  There are over 30 key takeaways covering how to get on with people and to make your mark personally and professionally. Everything from using a persons name to have to avoid and argument. Vital listening for[...]

A psychopath is not necessarily a serial killer, your friendly neighbourhood neurosurgeon could possibly be a psychopath and believe it or not that is probably the best person for the job. There is so much to be learned from the characteristics of a psychopath that we can apply to our own lives and careers. In[...]

What makes someone say yes to another person? What are the weapons of influence? According to Cialdini there are 6 core principles of persuasion. When deployed correctly it is possible to be that person that people want to say yes to. In this episode we go deep into the 6 principles and how to use[...]

What is the meaning of life? Who knows but Dr. Seuss has hit on something in this book. Although aimed at young children, look past the colourful pictures and crazy rhyming and see the real message about how your life might go, where the ups and downs might be and what to do when you[...]

In this final part of this mini series we discover how Pixar can help you persuade someone, how improv class can help your sales technique and the true meaning behind sales. Get the book here: (https://amzn.to/2rbgEE9 )

The Glengarry Glen Ross approach of ABC... Always-Be-Closing is gone because we have information parity. Dan Pink puts forward a new ABC... Attunement, Buoyancy, Clarity. Also, shout out to my 3 yr old in the background of this episode pleading her case for not going to bed. Get the book here

We have to sell our bosses on giving us more money and more time off. To do that we have to understand that sales is probably not what most of us think it is. In his bestseller To Sell is Human, Dan Pink gives us an insight into how sales has changed, he provides a[...]

Do you know what the purpose of your life is? Do you know what your 'Life's Task' is? Why is Leonardo Da Vinci still talked about and his work still poured over 500 years after he walked the earth? Why was Albert Einstein celebrated? In his book Mastery Robert Greene talks about these well known[...]

Part of our learning solution is to include memory techniques so that you have the information you need in your mind hen you need it, not scribbled in a notebook in a drawer or in an app. Think of it like this....you need to have a difficult conversation with a colleague. You read a book[...]

In this episode we discuss the 4 dimensions of looking after yourself.  1. Physical 2. Spiritual 3. Mental 4. Social/emotional Get the book here.

In 1997 a 19 year old decided to approach Wal-Mart to sell her pumpkins and watermelons. This is the story of how she build a successful partnership with on of Stephen Coveys 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Think Win/Win. Follow us on Instagram for excellent book recommendations  Get the book here.

Our founder, Kevin tells a story about the worst (or best, depending on your outlook) Christmas present his wife ever got him and how he used the 2nd habit to get through it. Get the book here.

Kicking off our 7 Habits of Highly Effective People series, our founder Kevin gives a sneak insight to the first lesson, 'Be Proactive'. Have a listen and lets us know what you think. Get the book here.

In this episode our founder explains why we exist and the concept behind what we do.