A conversation about getting better - at work, at home, and the rest of your life. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push([’_setAccount’, ‘UA-32307020-1’]); _gaq.push([’_trackPageview’]); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script’); ga.type = 'text/javascript’; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:’ == document.location.protocol ? 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Let us know what you think about the new conversational format. We think it’s much more interesting than the usual script!</p><br/> <p>Links for this episode:<br/> - <a href="http://youtu.be/_XZvMwcluEg">Piers Morgan Tonight</a><br/> - <a href="http://www.omnigroup.com/omnifocus">OmniFocus</a><br/> - <a href="http://thomas.loc.gov/home/histdox/fedpapers.html">Federalist Papers</a><br/> - <a href="http://www.pezcollectors.com/index.php?main_page=popup_image&pID=4210">Star Trek Next Generation Pez</a></p> <p>Tell us how you want to get better:</p> <ul><li><a href="http://twitter.com/better_podcast" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> </ul><p><a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/82026611/Better5.mp3" target="_blank">Episode 5 mp3</a></p>https://betterpodcast.com/post/40744154930https://betterpodcast.com/post/40744154930Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:17:14 -0500BetterPodcast.com<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_28880726672" src="https://betterpodcast.com/post/28880726672/audio_player_iframe/betterpodcast/tumblr_m8bgibyd7x1rwij3m?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fdb.tt%2FpDg0UIyB" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="540" height="85"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Better #4: Perception Paradise</strong></p> <p><strong><br/></strong>In this episode we discuss grammar pitfalls, the concept of using sick time for a needed vacation, as well as how to navigate perceptions in the workplace.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p> <ul><li><a href="http://www.samsontech.com/samson/products/microphones/usb-microphones/meteormic/">Samson Meteor Mic</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.tuaw.com/2011/05/17/samson-meteor-mic-usb-studio-microphone-solid-quality-in-a-comp/">Samson Meteor Mic Review (TUAW)</a></li> <li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Think_Different">Think Different</a></li> <li><a href="http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/">Grammar Girl</a></li> </ul><p>Tell us how you want to get better:</p> <ul><li><a href="http://twitter.com/better_podcast" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> </ul><p>Rate and Subscribe:</p> <ul><li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/better/id531455913" target="_blank">iTunes</a></li> </ul><p><a href="http://db.tt/pDg0UIyB" target="_blank">Episode 4 mp3</a></p>https://betterpodcast.com/post/28880726672https://betterpodcast.com/post/28880726672Mon, 06 Aug 2012 22:35:00 -0400BetterPodcast.com<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_25979589606" src="https://betterpodcast.com/post/25979589606/audio_player_iframe/betterpodcast/tumblr_m69d72TaHY1rwij3m?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fu%2F82026611%2FEpisode%25203-Arrogant%2520Charity%2520.mp3" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="540" height="85"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Better #3: Arrogant Charity</strong></p> <p>In this episode of the Better Podcast, we take a look at corporate white washing and green washing, child labor, and some of the psychology behind marketing. Joshua tackles TOMS and Patagonia while Zac bores us with stories of his childhood lawn-mowing days.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p> <ul><li> <p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs_(book)" target="blank">Steve Jobs Biography</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_jobs" target="blank">Steve Jobs</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Wozniak" target="blank">Steve Wozniak</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0168122/" target="blank">Pirates of Silicon Valley</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="http://www.bcorporation.net/" target="blank">Benefit Corporation</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Where Am I Wearing: <a href="http://whereamiwearing.com/2011/04/06/toms-shoes/" target="blank">Toms</a> & <a href="http://whereamiwearing.com/2010/09/13/solerebels-piece-on-the-world-vision-report/" target="blank">Sole Rebels</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="http://www.patagonia.com/us/footprint/" target="blank">Patagonia Footprint Chronicles</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="http://www.inf.org/" target="blank">International Nepal Fellowship</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kony_2012" target="blank">Kony 2012</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Is_the_What" target="blank">What is the What</a></p> </li> </ul><p>Tell us how you want to get better:</p> <ul><li><a href="http://twitter.com/better_podcast" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/better/id531455913" target="_blank">iTunes</a></li> </ul><p><a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/82026611/Episode%203-Arrogant%20Charity%20.mp3" target="blank">Episode 3 mp3</a></p>https://betterpodcast.com/post/25979589606https://betterpodcast.com/post/25979589606Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:17:00 -0400BetterPodcast.com<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_24538955133" src="https://betterpodcast.com/post/24538955133/audio_player_iframe/betterpodcast/tumblr_m57881vCOa1rwij3m?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fu%2F82026611%2FBetter%2520Episode%25202-%2520ItsAllAboutTheBATNA.mp3" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="540" height="85"></iframe><br/><br/><h3 id="better2:itsallaboutthebatnababy"><strong>Better #2: It’s All About The BATNA…baby!</strong></h3> <p>In this episode, we discuss basic principles of negotiating and leadership principles portrayed in the movie “We Were Soldiers.” And we briefly touch upon the Facebook generation and its aversion to in-person interaction with neighbors, friends, and family.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p> <ul><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Best_alternative_to_a_negotiated_agreement" target="_blank">BATNA - Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0277434/" target="_blank">We Were Soldiers - IMDB</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Were-Soldiers-Once-Young-Drang-The/dp/0060975768" target="_blank">We Were Soldiers Once…And Young - Amazon.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/jan/22/social-networking-cyber-scepticism-twitter" target="_blank">Cyber Skepticism</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.warbyparker.com/" target="_blank">Warby Parker Glasses</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2761661184/nm0897358" target="_blank">Bruce Vilanch</a></li> <li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TOMS_Shoes" target="_blank">TOMS Shoes</a></li> <li><a href="http://whereamiwearing.com/2011/04/06/toms-shoes/" target="_blank">The Problem With TOMS Shoes</a></li> <li><a href="http://betterpodcast.com/ask" target="_blank">Ask Us A Question</a></li> </ul><p>Tell us how you want to get better:</p> <ul><li><a href="http://twitter.com/better_podcast" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://betterpodcast.com/ask" target="_blank">BetterPodcast.com/ask</a></li> <li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/better/id531455913" target="_blank">iTunes</a></li> </ul><p><a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/82026611/Better%20Episode%202-%20ItsAllAboutTheBATNA.mp3" target="_blank">Episode 2 mp3</a></p>https://betterpodcast.com/post/24538955133https://betterpodcast.com/post/24538955133Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:15:33 -0400BetterPodcast.com<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_23980960451" src="https://betterpodcast.com/post/23980960451/audio_player_iframe/betterpodcast/tumblr_m4rp4cPh0l1rwij3m?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fdl.dropbox.com%2Fu%2F82026611%2FEpisode%25201.mp3" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="540" height="85"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Better #1: Goals & Deadlines</strong></p> <p>In this episode the concepts of goals, deadlines, compensation, and incentives are discussed. Also, a brief conversation about favorite productivity apps explores how to connect to your office remotely, manage reminders, and how to take quick notes on your Mac or Windows OS.</p> <p>Links for this episode:</p> <ul><li>Goals & Deadlines - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bringing-Best-People-Aubrey-Daniels/dp/0071351450/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338171153&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Bringing Out The Best In People</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.opm.gov/oca/12tables/index.asp" target="_blank">Government Payscale, General Scale 2012</a></li> <li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/splashtop-remote-desktop-for/id382509315?mt=8" target="_blank">Splashtop Remote Desktop For iPad</a></li> <li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/numbers/id361304891?mt=8" target="_blank">Numbers for iOS</a></li> <li><a href="http://brettterpstra.com/project/nvalt/" target="_blank">NVALT</a></li> <li><a href="http://resoph.com/ResophNotes/Welcome.html" target="_blank">ResophNotes</a></li> <li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simplenote/id289429962?mt=8" target="_blank">Simplenote</a></li> <li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/orchestra-to-do/id459356540?mt=8" target="_blank">Orchestra To-do</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.omnigroup.com/products/omnifocus/" target="_blank">Omnifocus for Mac/iPhone/iPad</a></li> <li><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/due-super-fast-reminders-reusable/id390017969?mt=8" target="_blank">Due - super fast reminders, reusable egg timers</a></li> </ul><p><a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/82026611/Episode%201.mp3" target="_blank">mp3 link</a></p>https://betterpodcast.com/post/23980960451https://betterpodcast.com/post/23980960451Tue, 29 May 2012 00:43:00 -0400BetterPodcast.com