Episodes
March 25, 2018
036: Bryan Braman, Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagle (who composts): World Championship leadership
I created this podcast to bring leadership to environmental action. Who leads? As much as I value science and education, scientists and educators rarely lead effectively. We've mistakenly looked to them for leadership for too...
March 18, 2018
035: RJ Khalaf, conversation 1: Leading on the West Bank with the Dalai Lama
I encourage you to review RJ's leadership program in Palestine for yourself. Check out www.leadpalestine.com . RJ Khalaf is my youngest guest so far, still an undergrad at NYU, but achieving beyond student status. He took my ...
March 16, 2018
034: Joshua Spodek, Before, Living by Others' Values
After sharing my "after" stories about after taking on my environmental challenges, in this episode I share the "before" situations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 6, 2018
033: David Biello, conversation 3: "It's easier than you think"
David shares what happens when you act on your values: Act on your values -> better life -> act on your values more -> yet better life -> etc This cycle is the opposite mainstream society suggests---that environmental action ...
March 6, 2018
032: David Biello, conversation 2: "Way better than I expected ... and easier"
David's challenged himself to reduce his meat eating. Right off the bat, he said he found it way better and easier than expected. He felt good and wants to do more. What are you waiting for? Chances are your choice to live by...
March 1, 2018
031: Frances Hesselbein, Conversation 1: Where you can make the greatest difference
Having worked with many people and generations, Frances sees great hope in millennials. She points to research that they are like the so-called Greatest Generation, who fought World War II and then helped rebuild the world. M...
Feb. 26, 2018
030: Joel Runyon, conversation 2: Almost too easy
How do you treat the world? True to form, Joel committed to a double challenge of avoiding bottled beverages and picking up trash, so we talked about both. I recommend trying the challenge of picking up trash daily for a mont...
Feb. 26, 2018
029: Joel Runyon, conversation 1: Discipline and resilience
If you're here for leadership, especially personal leadership, you're going to hear about one of the most important things you can do to improve. What Joel talks about and how he lives are how you develop skills people think ...
Feb. 22, 2018
028: Sandy Reisky, Conversation 1: Providing 10 percent of America's New Wind Power
Many people excuse themselves from acting on the environment with the complaint "but acting on the environment will distract me from getting ahead." There is national and global demand for environmental leadership. How they m...
Feb. 22, 2018
027: Alisa Cohn, Conversation 1: Progressive daily wins
Alisa Cohn is at the top of the leadership coaching and speaking game. Inc. Magazine named her a top 100 speaker. Marshall Goldsmith selected her as a top 100 coach. Since I've known her for a while, I also happen to know she...
Feb. 19, 2018
026: Joshua Spodek, The View From The Future
Our world is filled with systems based on beliefs that made sense in the past, but that evidence contradicts. Growth and technology are contributing to environmental degradation. The invisible hand doesn't win against the tra...
Feb. 17, 2018
025: David Biello, Conversation 1: We Can Do This
David Biello is one of the few people I've met who understands environmental issues, doesn't complain or vent doom and gloom. Instead he approaches with a simple, but responsible and thoughtful perspective. I met David after ...
Feb. 14, 2018
024: Michael Bungay Stanier, Conversation 2: How to Create Habits
Michael's schedule turned a modest one-month challenge into a five-month one. Many would give up. I suspect most people respond that way to environmental challenges---when it gets harder or unpredictable, they abandon it. I w...
Feb. 14, 2018
023: Dov Baron, Conversation 2: Freedom and the Jaguar
Who doesn't have a dream car? If you can afford it, especially if you've aspired to it your whole life, isn't owning and driving your dream car one of the great joys and well-earned accomplishments in life? What if you found ...
Feb. 7, 2018
022: John Lee Dumas: Puerto Rico post hurricanes
John Lee Dumas and I met at a talk at the New York Public Library a week after the hurricanes hit his home in Puerto Rico. I was surprised at how that context affected his perception of the environment. When I teach leadershi...
Feb. 2, 2018
021: Emily Ann Peterson, Conversation 2: Turn Off Your Computer
During a book launch, Emily still turned off her computer in a stressful time. Book launches are crazy and people want your time like crazy. She still did it. Despite her defining environmental differently than I expected, he...
Jan. 31, 2018
020: Joshua Spodek, The Big Picture
I describe the big picture of this podcast. So far I've influenced a few people to make modest changes. The big picture for this podcast is systemic change on a national, even global level. I'm not just hoping to achieve it. ...
Jan. 28, 2018
019: Emily Ann Peterson, Conversation 1: Bare Naked Bravery
I've been part of Emily's community since she interviewed me on her podcast in June . I've seen support, growth, openness, and everything you'd expect from a group formed around bare naked bravery. Learning more about her jus...
Jan. 28, 2018
018: Joshua Spodek: Enron Environmentalism
I coined the term Enron Environmentalism to explain the gap between what people say they value about the environment and what they do . If you're an American, you probably practice Enron Environmentalism. Sadly, it's the oppo...
Jan. 23, 2018
017: Dorie Clark, Conversation 1, Make Yourself Known
Talk about a generous conversation! Dorie Clark shares about how to make yourself known, to become a leader, and to connect with others. She shares her personal experiences, since she didn't start with any advantages, and som...
Jan. 21, 2018
016: Daniel Gefen, Conversation 1, Vulnerability and Openness
Not often when two men chat on the internet do tears well up and they get choked up. I loved this conversation for its being unscripted and unguarded. Daniel allowed himself to be vulnerable. He asked about posting this inter...
Jan. 17, 2018
015: Dov Baron, Conversation 1
You will not forget this conversation. Dov brings his full self intellectually and emotionally, especially starting about 20 minutes in. I guarantee you will hear a person speaking a way you want to---unfiltered yet thoughtfu...
Jan. 14, 2018
014: Joshua Spodek: My friend's anger and why I'm doing the show
My friend told me this show angered him -- hearing people act as if little changes were significant... not knowing not to get new plastic bags. I shared some of my thoughts on people making trivial changes and what motivates ...
Jan. 11, 2018
013: Dan Pink, Conversation 2
Dan Pink's second conversation was short and sweet, like his personal challenge. After a few guests learning, growing, and leading from having to overcome big challenges, Dan shared an easy, simple experience. The story was t...