The Non-Obvious Show

How To Be A Better Boss with Sabina Nawaz (#83)

In this episode, Sabina Nawaz shares insights from her extensive leadership experience, focusing on how pressure, power, and self-awareness influence effective management

How To Overcome the Daily Norms Holding You Back with Nilofer Merchant (#82)

Nilofer Merchant discusses the hidden norms shaping our work environment, how to challenge them, and reframe our approach to work for greater fulfillment and innovation.

The Curious Optimism of People Who Choose Impossible Quests with Mark Medley (#81)

Explore the fascinating world of individuals pursuing seemingly impossible goals, the long-term mindset, and the hope and resilience that drive human endeavors. Author Ma

Having Wild Courage To Get What You Want with Jenny Wood (#80)

Explore the unconventional traits of wild courage with Jenny Wood, a NYT best-selling author and founder of Google's Own Your Career program. Discover how embracing weird

Why We Talk To Cats and Make Everything "Humanish" with Justin Gregg (#79)

Explore the fascinating world of anthropomorphism, its impact on human behavior, AI, marketing, and the future of human-like technology with dolphin cognition researcher

Why Belief Is the Biggest Reason For Success or Failure with Nir Eyal (#78)

Explore the fascinating insights into human perception, beliefs, and the power of persistence with Nir Eyal, author of Beyond Belief. Discover how our brain's predictive

How To Manage Your Boss To Win At Work with Melody Wilding (#77)

Melody Wilding, a human behavior expert and author, shares insights on managing up, understanding human psychology in the workplace, and navigating complex workplace dyna

The Hidden Secrets of How Stuff Gets Made with Tim Minshall (#76)

Explore the fascinating world of manufacturing with Tim Minchel, author of 'How Things Are Made'. Discover how manufacturing shapes our lives, the importance of factory v

How Under Armour Is Rediscovering Their Identity With Kevin Plank (#75)

Kevin Plank, founder of Under Armour, shares his journey from humble beginnings to building a global sports apparel brand. He discusses leadership lessons, brand identity

Why Your Ambition Is Working Against You with Amina AlTai (#74)

In this conversation, Amina AlTai discusses her book 'The Ambition Trap,' exploring the duality of ambition as both a natural drive and a potential source of pain. She in

The Difference Between Mentors and Sponsors with Dr. Rosalind Chow (#73)

In this episode, Dr. Rosalind Chow discusses the crucial differences between mentorship and sponsorship, how trust and power dynamics influence professional relationships

Don't Be Yourself: Why Authenticity Is Overrated with Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic (#72)

In this episode, Tomas challenges conventional wisdom around authenticity, self-belief, and leadership, offering nuanced perspectives on what it really means to be genuin

How To Avoid the Strategy Trap In Business with Kevin Ertell (#71)

In this episode, we explore the nuanced relationship between strategy and execution in business., through the lens of Kevin Ertell, a seasoned executive with over 30 year

Selling Your Mother: The Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Story with Monica Nassif (#70)

Monica Nassif's journey with Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day reveals the power of authenticity in branding. By infusing her family's values and personal stories into her business,

Telling the Stories of Custodians Saving Dying Traditions with Eliot Stein (#69)

In a fast-paced world where technology often overshadows cultural heritage, the essence of our shared humanity is at risk of fading away. How can we ensure that the rich

Why You Should Let People Yell At Your Kids with Marina Lopes (#68)

Marina Lopes, a Brazilian American journalist, shares insights from her global research on parenting practices. Learn how international insights can transform American pa

Surviving Bad Bosses Without Becoming One Yourself with Mita Mallick (#67)

In this episode, Mita Mallick, a workplace culture expert and bestselling author, shares insights on how to navigate and prevent bad boss behaviors, and how individuals c

Talking Nice: How to Be More Trusted at Work with Minda Harts (#66)

In this engaging conversation, Minda Harts shares her journey as an author and workplace trust expert, discussing the importance of being heard, redefining success beyond

Inside the Magical Subculture of Disney Adults with AJ Wolfe (#65)

In this conversation, AJ Wolfe, author of 'Disney Adults', explores the unique subculture of Disney adults, discussing their motivations, the complexities of obsession, a

How To Think Like a Futurist with Henry Coutinho-Mason (#64)

In this episode, Rohit and Henry Coutinho Mason explore the mindset of a futurist, discussing the importance of understanding human behavior, the role of trends, and the