People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

By: Andy Kaufman
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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!
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Episodes
  • PPP 443 | Finding Mentors and Hidden Leadership Lessons, with Scott Millson

    PPP 443 | Finding Mentors and Hidden Leadership Lessons, with Scott Millson
    Jan 4 2025
    Summary

    In this conversation, Andy welcomes Scott Millson, author of Frequency of Excellence: Tuning in to Everyday Lessons of Life and Leadership. Scott and Andy discuss the importance of lifelong learning and mentorship, the difference between excellence and perfection, and practical strategies for overcoming challenges, such as public speaking anxiety. Scott shares his personal leadership lessons, including the notion of inattentional blindness and the power of a growth mindset. He emphasizes the value of recognizing learning opportunities in daily life and how mentors can shape our professional and personal growth.

    Sound Bites
    • "At any moment of any day, excellence is out there. You just have to be tuned into the right frequency in order to see it."
    • "When things seem to be falling apart, they may be falling into place."
    • "How you do anything is how you do everything."
    • "Excellence and perfection are diametrically opposed. Excellence inspires and motivates, while perfection sucks the life out of you."
    • "I’ve never formally asked anyone to be my mentor. Instead, I watched, learned, and surrounded myself with excellent people."
    • "Speak with a purpose. When you speak, there’s a currency to your words—treat them as valuable."
    • "ADD isn’t a disorder—it’s my superpower. My ability to hyperfocus lets me outwork anyone."
    • "Above all else, choose family."
    Chapters
    • 00:00 Introduction
    • 01:54 Start Of Interview
    • 02:02 How ADHD Is Scott's Superpower
    • 04:53 Inattentional Blindness And Key Lessons
    • 10:00 The Concept Of Frequencies
    • 12:40 About Mentorship
    • 15:53 Overcoming The Fear Of Public Speaking
    • 20:22 Excellence Vs. Perfection
    • 22:11 Pursuit Of Excellence
    • 23:24 Handling Stress And Pressure
    • 24:00 A Personal Story Of Resilience
    • 28:24 Et Loqueris Ad, And Why It Matters
    • 31:47 Parenting And Leadership
    • 35:32 End Of Interview
    • 35:58 Andy Comments After The Interview
    • 40:06 Outtakes
    Learn More

    You can learn more about Scott and his book at ScottMillson.com/author.

    For more learning on this topic, check out:

    • Episode 410 with Ryan Hawk about his book on excellence. It's a good read!
    • Episode 418 with my friend Randy Fox about pursuing excellence.

    Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!

    Talent Triangle: Power Skills

    Topics: Leadership, Mentorship, Excellence, Public Speaking, Personal Development, ADHD, Learning, Lessons, Growth Mindset, Project Management, Perfectionism, Stress Management, Communication, Parenting

    The following music was used for this episode:

    Music: Tranceverse by Sascha End
    License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    Music: Funny by Frank Schroeter
    License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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    42 mins
  • PPP 442 | The Coaching Shortcut That Transforms Teams, with Dominic Ashley-Timms

    PPP 442 | The Coaching Shortcut That Transforms Teams, with Dominic Ashley-Timms
    Dec 31 2024
    Summary In this episode, Andy discusses the challenges and benefits of being a project manager or team leader with guest Dominic Ashley-Timms, co-author of the book The Answer is a Question: The Missing Superpower that Changes Everything and Will Transform Your Impact as a Manager and Leader. Dominic introduces the STAR model, a framework designed to enhance management effectiveness through operational coaching, and explains the concept of Frankenstein managers. They also delve into the importance of triggers, anchors, and asking better questions to foster growth and problem-solving within teams. The discussion highlights practical applications of the STAR model and its potential to transform leadership impact both professionally and personally. What if coaching wasn't something you put on the calendar? What if you could recognize coaching moments in the day-to-day activity of work and life? This episode shows you how to do that. Sound Bites “Most of us are Frankenstein managers.”“Stop, think, ask, and secure a result—that's the STAR model in action.”"The hardest part of coaching? Catching yourself and biting your lip.”“Is this a coachable moment? If not now, then when?”“A simple question can turn a two-hour supplier meeting into a seven-hour collaboration that saves millions.”“People might thank you for advice you never gave—just the right questions you asked.”“Changing your management style isn’t about a lifetime—it starts with two weeks of asking better questions.”“Pre-live moments to break the cycle of overreaction.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction02:53 Start Of Interview03:00 What are Frankenstein Managers?07:17 Introducing the STAR Model09:59 Triggers and Anchors: Tools for Behavioral Change17:04 The Skill of Asking Questions18:00 Identifying Coachable Moments21:05 Crafting Effective Questions24:40 Example Scenarios26:12 How Parents Can Apply The Learning28:40 End Of Interview29:06 Andy's Comments After The Interview31:54 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Dominic and Laura and their book at TheAnswerIsAQuestion.com. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 150 with Michael Bungay Stanier about his book The Coaching Habit. It's a perfect compliment to this book!Episode 297 with Glain Roberts-McCabe about her book on coaching communities. AI for Project Managers and Leaders With the constant stream of AI news, it's sometimes hard to grasp how these advancements can benefit us as project managers and leaders in our day-to-day work. That's why I developed our e-learning course: AI Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Using AI in Your Everyday Work. This self-guided course is designed for project managers and leaders aiming to harness AI's potential to enhance your work, streamline your workflow, and boost your productivity. Go to ai.i-leadonline.com to learn more and join us. The feedback from the program has been fantastic. Take this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI for your team and projects. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Leadership, Coaching, Management, Parenting, Personal Development, Communication, Team Management The following music was used for this episode: Music: The Fantastical Ferret by Tim Kulig License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Fashion Corporate by Frank Schroeter License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license YouTube clip: “Brian Regan Stand-Up” The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Link: YouTube.com/watch?v=LWm9Em2rwD4
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    38 mins
  • PPP 441 | Mastering the Human Side of Project Management, with Michaela Flick

    PPP 441 | Mastering the Human Side of Project Management, with Michaela Flick
    Dec 23 2024
    Summary

    In this discussion, Andy welcomes Michaela Flick to discuss her journey in project management, the importance of people skills, practical tools for managing projects, and the balance between work and personal life. They discuss the significance of understanding stakeholders, the value of hands-on experience, and the insights gained from teaching and writing about project management. Michaela shares her experiences and lessons learned throughout her career, emphasizing the need for empathy and connection in leadership.

    Sound Bites
    • "Projects are made by people, for people. When this people thing is not working for you, forget it--it ain’t working."
    • "If you wait until you’re confident to jump in, you will never jump in."
    • "What I consider success might not be what my customer considers success."
    • "Children are natural born project managers."
    Chapters
    • 00:00 Introduction
    • 01:30 Start Of Interview
    • 06:00 Lessons on Leadership and Project Management
    • 08:24 Metaphors for Project Management
    • 10:30 Practical Management Practices
    • 15:23 Key Career Decisions for PMs
    • 18:30 Confidence vs Competence
    • 23:25 Priorities Beyond Work
    • 25:05 Books by Michaela
    • 32:23 End Of Interview
    • 33:00 Outtakes
    Learn More

    You can learn more about Michaela on LinkedIn at LinkedIn.com/in/michaela-flick/.

    Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast!

    Talent Triangle: Power Skills

    Topics: project management, leadership, career development, people skills, stakeholder analysis, project tools, work-life balance, personal growth

    The following music was used for this episode:

    Music: Great Great Lengths by Blue Dot Sessions
    Licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial License

    Music: Feelin Good by Kevin MacLeod
    License (CC BY 3.0): http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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    34 mins

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