Episode 102: What’s Your Mindset?
In our last episode, we talked about mindfulness. Mindfulness gives us the ability to make a choice. in this week’s episode, we’re going to focus on our willingness to make a choice. This deals......
View ArticleEpisode 103: The Central Question
Cesar and Traci continue this series on Self-leadership by discussing what every leader needs to learn to do… Create Value Every job you have, every relationship you hold, every process you create...
View ArticleEpisode 104: You can measure THINKING!??
In previous episodes, Cesar and Traci alluded to the fact that you could measure your thinking. Not what you think (that would be kind of spooky), but, in fact, how you think. That’s what... The post...
View ArticleEpisode 105: Reclaim Your Power
In this episode from our series on Self-Leadership, Cesar and Traci discuss ways that you can reclaim your personal power so that you can accomplish your purpose. (Now don’t worry if you don’t know...
View ArticleEpisode 106: Project Managers: Create Your Purpose
In this episode from our series on Self-Leadership, Cesar and Traci talk about how you can CREATE your purpose and start off the year motivated and inspired. We believe that you don’t FIND... The...
View ArticleEpisode 107: Real leaders set SMARTer goals
In the final episode of our series on Self-Leadership, Cesar and Traci discuss 4 steps to setting and achieving your goals and becoming the person you want to become. In episode 106, we talked about......
View ArticleProject Managers: Help us project manage this podcast in 2018
In this episode, Cesar and Traci explore the direction of upcoming podcast episodes. We are asking YOU, our listener, to give us your thoughts on the direction of the podcast. What is the biggest...
View ArticleEpisode 109: Expert Tips for Leading Remote Teams
In this episode, Traci turns the tables on Cesar and interviews him! Cesar is a team lead for Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com and a number of other products. Automattic employs more than...
View ArticleEpisode 110: Unlock Your Ability to Lead using The Responsibility Process
In this episode, Cesar and Traci interview Christopher Avery, PhD. He is a reformed management consultant. After a decade helping corporations help smart, ambitious professionals find ways to cope with...
View ArticleEpisode 111: 7 Ways to Handle Criticism
In this episode, Cesar tells Traci that she sucks! Then they talk about 7 ways to lessen the sting of criticism and not take it personally. The 7 ways are: Stop worrying about what other... The post...
View ArticleEpisode 112: Start Winning with Better Communication
In this episode, Cesar & Traci talk with Dennis Hong of SocialSavvySage.com. Dennis offers simple, easy-to-use tips to overcome our basic communication styles especially through text...
View ArticleEpisode 113: Overcoming Procrastination
Cesar & Traci thought about publishing this episode last week but, well… you know… maybe we procrastinated. In this episode, we discuss procrastination and some anti-procrastination strategies....
View ArticleEpisode 114: The State of Project, Program, and Portfolio Management
Cesar & Traci invited Mr. Iain Fraser, Chairman of the global Board of Directors for the Project Management Institute in 2006 on to the show this week to discuss the state of project, programme and...
View ArticleEpisode 115: The #1 Area Project Managers Must Develop for Success
Cesar & Traci invited Rick Morris, best-selling author, mentor, and evangelist for project management as well as an all-around great guy to join them on this episode. Rick’s appetite for knowledge...
View ArticleEpisode 116: The Power of One-On-One Meetings
Cesar invited Jason Evanish join him on this episode. Jason is the CEO and founder of GetLighthouse.com which is software and a blog dedicated to helping people be awesome managers. They help managers...
View ArticleEpisode 117: Project Delivery and Emotional Intelligence
Cesar invited Colin Ellis to be a guest on the show today. Colin D. Ellis is an award-winning international speaker, best-selling author and renowned project leadership and culture expert who works...
View ArticleEpisode 118: Developing a Serving Mindset
Cesar invites Farnoosh Brock back to the podcast today to talk about developing a serving mindset. This is the topic of her new book: The Serving Mindset: Stop Selling and Grow Your Business. Though...
View ArticleEpisode 119: Going from Project to Product
Cesar Abeid and Dr. Mik Kersten talk about the necessary shift from project to product thinking. The post Episode 119: Going from Project to Product appeared first on PM for the Masses.
View ArticleEpisode 120: Building a Remote or Distributed Project Team
Cesar Abeid and Karen Arnold of Automattic talk about the benefits of building a distributed/remote team and how to get started. The post Episode 120: Building a Remote or Distributed Project Team...
View ArticleEpisode 121: Project Leadership in 2019 with Susanne Madsen
Cesar Abeid and Susanne Madsen talk about today's new challenges in project leadership and the second edition of her book, The Power of Project Leadership The post Episode 121: Project Leadership in...
View ArticleThe PMP Exam is changing in 2020: All you need to know to prepare
Cesar Abeid and Cornelius Fichtner talk about the upcoming changes to the PMP exam and the best strategies to get your certification right now. The post The PMP Exam is changing in 2020: All you need...
View ArticleProject Managing Large Corporate Events
Cesar Abeid and Megan Marcel from Automattic talk about planning and managing large corporate events. It's all project management! The post Project Managing Large Corporate Events appeared first on PM...
View ArticleRemote Project Management and Distributed Agile Teams
Cesar Abeid talks with authors Johanna Rothman and Mark Kilby on managing distributed agile teams. The post Remote Project Management and Distributed Agile Teams appeared first on PM for the Masses.
View ArticleHow to Thrive During Difficult Times
You are likely staying home and away from many things that have kept you busy. In this episode, I share my tips to keep your body, mind, and soul engaged so you learn to do well and even thrive in...
View ArticleLeadership during times of disruption
How do you lead in times of disruption? Has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your ability to lead yourself and your team? Today I chat with the excellent "Leadership Freak" Dan Rockwell on how to...
View ArticleValue Stream Mapping with Karen Martin
Cesar Abeid talks with author Karen Martin on the benefits of value stream thinking for your organization. The post Value Stream Mapping with Karen Martin appeared first on PM for the Masses.
View ArticleHow to be Indistractable, with Nir Eyal
What could you accomplish if you could stay focused? What if you had the power to become “indistractable?” Today I chat with Nir Eyal, author of the excellent book Indistractable. We cover tips and...
View ArticleThe Green Ember, with S.D. Smith
As a break from project management, today we have a fascinating conversation with author S.D. Smith about life, courage, bravery, finding purpose, faith, and even a little Jurassic Park. The post The...
View ArticleMimicking Nature in Projects and Organizations: Biomimicry
Can nature help us lead projects and design better organizations? Learn the principles of the new science of Biomimicry today with my guest Lex Amore. The post Mimicking Nature in Projects and...
View ArticleMaster Your Mornings to Build Resilience
Be intentional about your mornings so you can be at your best during the day. Crafting your perfect morning routine with Sasha Marie Stone. The post Master Your Mornings to Build Resilience appeared...
View ArticleAcing your Project Management Job Interview with Elizabeth Harrin
Learn how to ace that job interview for your next project management role with Elizabeth Harrin. The post Acing your Project Management Job Interview with Elizabeth Harrin appeared first on PM for the...
View ArticleShared Leadership with Kevin Hancock
Today I bring you one of my favourite conversations I have had on this podcast. I will introduce you to an accomplished CEO who lost a CEO's most powerful tool: his voice. But what he has found in the...
View ArticleJoy to the World: Finding the Joy in Business and Life
Today we talk about joy in the workplace, with my guest Richard Sheridan, CEO of Menlo Innovations. The post Joy to the World: Finding the Joy in Business and Life appeared first on PM for the Masses.
View ArticleDevelop Your Strategic Thinking
How do develop your strategic thinking? Today I chat with author Greg Githens on the most important way to improve your thinking and up your impact in the world. The post Develop Your Strategic...
View ArticleOnboarding Matters: How to Welcome Customers so They Stick Around
Today I chat with Donna Weber, the world's leading expert on customer onboarding. The post Onboarding Matters: How to Welcome Customers so They Stick Around appeared first on PM for the Masses.
View ArticleRemote Leadership at Tumblr, with Lance Willett
Lance Willett, Chief Product & Technology Officer at social media platform Tumblr shares his leadership philosophy, his views on project and product management, and distributed work at Tumblr. The...
View ArticlePractical advice to manage successful projects with Kevin Torf
An open and frank conversation with Kevin Torf about project management and leadership, as well as tidbits of his pithy and practical book. The post Practical advice to manage successful projects with...
View ArticleValuable Change with Brendon Baker
How to ensure your change initiative pays off, with guest Brendon Baker, author of the excellent book "Valuable Change." The post Valuable Change with Brendon Baker appeared first on PM for the Masses.
View ArticleThe Hybrid Future of Project Management (and Work!)
More companies are adopting a "hybrid" situation in which some employees work from home some or all of the time, while others work from the office. How do we ensure success in this new reality? The...
View ArticleWhat is coaching?
Lara Hogan explains the difference between coaching and mentoring, then goes on to coach me in a very real, scarily authentic coaching session. Don't miss this one. The post What is coaching? appeared...
View ArticleThe Power of Playfulness in Leadership
Today I bring you the scrappy Kimberly Wiefling, who will delight you with her playful take on leadership and project management. The post The Power of Playfulness in Leadership appeared first on PM...
View ArticleEffective Strategies for Hiring Team Members: Insights from a Talent...
Today I chat with author Tatiyana Cure, author of "Hiring to Win." We cover strategies for hiring and keeping talent in your organization. The post Effective Strategies for Hiring Team Members:...
View ArticleArtificial Intelligence in Project Management
Discover the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in project management as Cesar explores the realm of AI with guest Tom Ummells, the creator of Tom's Planner. The post Artificial...
View ArticleProject Management for Parents
In today's episode, we're joined by Hilary Kinney to discuss 'Project Management for Parents'. We'll explore the integration of project management principles in parenting and how it promotes harmony...
View ArticleThe Power of Wanting
Tracy Duez and Cesar delve into the transformative power of wanting more, challenging the notion of 'wanting' as selfish. They explore purpose's role in desire and offer tools like the Wheel of Wants...
View ArticleLinking Your Thinking and Note-Making with Nick Milo
Nick and Cesar explore the essence of note-making vs. note-taking. Dive into the challenges of the digital age, Nick's trust in Obsidian, and a glimpse of his workshop. The post Linking Your Thinking...
View ArticleEpic Project Management: The DeepWater Horizon Oil Spill Cleanup
Mark J. Woeppel shares his experience leading a massive project to clean up the Gulf of Mexico after the 2010 oil spill. The post Epic Project Management: The DeepWater Horizon Oil Spill Cleanup...
View ArticleHow to Effectively Recognize Employees with Debra Corey
Discover the transformative power of employee recognition in this insightful podcast interview with Debra Corey. With practical tips and the "Four Golden Rules" of recognition, she offers a roadmap for...
View ArticleThe Chief Project Officer
In a compelling episode of the podcast, Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez joins host Cesar Abeid to explore the evolving role of the Chief Project Officer (CPO) in today's organizations. Antonio delves into how...
View ArticleProject Managing Anything with Kerry Hoffman
In this episode of the *Project Management for the Masses* podcast, Kerry Hoffman shares her unique journey from restaurant management to enterprise-level project management, revealing how the core...
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