We start with Birkenstocks end with leadership, impulsivity, artificial intelligence, Genghis Khan, reputation, career advice and simple rules for avoiding unnecessary problems.

We talk about impulsive decisions, why some people repeatedly find themselves dealing with the consequences of avoidable mistakes, and how to deal with it.

We cover emotional reactions, delayed decision-making and why a small pause can change the trajectory of a conversation, a relationship or even a career.

The conversation then moves into artificial intelligence, the future of work and whether people are focusing on the wrong part of the AI revolution. Technology may continue to accelerate, but human beings still need meaning, purpose and connection.

We also discuss leadership, first impressions, starting a new job, building credibility, asking better questions, and the behaviours that damage trust before people even realise they are doing it.

Somewhere in the middle we end up talking about Genghis Khan.

Pretty standard episode, really.

In short:

• Why impulsivity is rarely the real problem
• The gap between reaction and action
• The seven-day email rule
• Delayed decisions and better outcomes
• AI, work and the search for meaning
• Why human beings need purpose
• Leadership mistakes people make early
• First impressions in a new role
• The fastest ways to damage credibility
• Questions that build trust across teams
• Genghis Khan, Temujin and long-term thinking
• Birkenstocks and unnecessary purchases

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