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Ra the Flamingo lives a quiet, peaceful life with her family. They spend their time quietly splashing around, until one day Ra discovers a rainbow lake nearby. How will this lake effect their lives? Have a listen and see! This story is suitable for young listeners 4 - 10 years old.

From Episode 574, Marc talks with veteran comedian Marty Allen about his lifetime in show business.

PowerPoint gurus Heather and Alan Ackmann share perspectives on how to take full advantage of PowerPoint for more impactful presentations.   You'll Learn: When, why and how you should PowerPoint – and when you shouldn’t The three fundamental factors to consider when designing your slides When to use emotionally-driven graphics   About Heather and Alan: Alan Ackmann is the professional writing  for business coordinator in the Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse department at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. His teaching specialties include professional and technical writing and the rhetoric of slideware and presentations. He has led professional development seminars for teachers on the loca

Comic Esther Povitsky and Marc talk about their decidedly different (but still formative) experiences at The Comedy Store and the success they found after embracing that place.

Dean Lindsay shows how to achieve “PHAT” (Pretty, Hot And Tempting) goals by committing to them, strengthening reasons, and building true conviction.   You'll Learn: Why it’s better to have real commitment rather than a good plan What it mean to be truly convicted of a goal’s value Dean’s six P’s of Progress   About Dean: Dean Lindsay is hailed as an ‘Outstanding Thought Leader on Building Priceless Business Relationships’ by Sales and Marketing Executives International as well as a ‘Sales-and-Networking Guru’ by the Dallas Business Journal. His books, How to Achieve Big PHAT Goals, THE PROGRESS CHALLENGE: Working & Winning in a World of Change, and CRACKING THE NETWORKING CODE: 4 Steps to Pri

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Tony Award-winning actor Tracy Letts talks with Marc about Lady Bird, The Post, his plays, and more.

Adrian Gostick talks about what the best teams today are doing differently.   You'll Learn: The differing forces that motivate each generation How to encourage your leaders to initiate regular career discussions The best ways to disagree without causing offense   About Adrian: Adrian Gostick is a global workplace expert and thought leader in the fields of corporate culture, teamwork, and engagement. He is founder of the training company The Culture Works and author of the #1 New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestsellers All In and The Carrot Principle. His books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold 1.5 million copies

Broadcaster Ken Coleman guides us in discovering what we’re created to do… and how to see that dream become a reality.   You'll Learn: The litmus test for your passion The “nuclear option” for dealing with a difficult teammate or boss What to do when you’re burnt out at work but can’t leave just yet   About Ken: Ken Coleman is host of The Ken Coleman Show and EntreLeadership Podcast, and author of One Question: Life-Changing Answers from Today’s Leading Voices. Ken is an acclaimed interviewer and broadcaster who equips, encourages and entertains listeners through thought-provoking interviews, helping them grow their businesses, pursue their passions, and move toward a fulfill

Riki Lindhome and Marc talk Garfunkel and Oates, Another Period, Shakespeare and Clint Eastwood. Plus, Laurie Kilmartin stops by to laugh at death.

Turi McKinley talks intuitive design thinking as an alternative approach to problem solving.   You'll Learn: The importance of human empathy in problem solving Three keys to apply the design thinking process in your organization Pro-tips for getting brilliant ideas flowing when you collaborate   About Turi: Turi McKinley is the Executive Director of Org Activation at frog design. Turi’s 15+ years in design encompasses design research, interaction and service design, and currently focuses on driving change within innovative teams and organizations. Turi leads frog’s capability building and process design practice across frog’s global studios, and wi

Ezra Furman started writing songs when he was 14 years old after hearing Bob Dylan but while still wanting to be a member of Green Day. Ezra tells Marc how those seemingly contradictory preferences took hold in his music and performances, how comedy was his road not taken, and how he struggled with coming out to his bandmates and friends. Also, David Wain returns to the show after eight years to talk about his movie about the National Lampoon, A Futile and Stupid Gesture. This episode is sponsored by SimpliSafe. 

Author & trainer Mark Murphy explores the intersections of diplomacy, truthfulness, and difficult conversations at work.   You'll Learn: Top reasons why people don’t tell the truth at work Common phrases that create defensiveness Why having a difficult conversation is better than just fixing the problem yourself   About Mark: Mark Murphy is a New York Times bestselling author, weekly contributor to Forbes, ranked as a Top 30 Leadership Guru and the Founder of Leadership IQ. He’s trained leaders at the United Nations, Harvard Business School, the Clinton Foundation, Microsoft, MasterCard, SHRM, and hundreds more organizations. He has written several award-winning books on lead

Tradecraft founder Russ Klusas discusses optimal decision-making amid life goals, recognizing avoidable failures, and learning from the successes and failures of Silicon Valley.   You'll Learn: How to understand and use bounded rationality How to identify avoidable failures The good and the bad from Silicon Valley   About Russ: Russell Klusas is the Founder of Tradecraft, a full time, in-person immersive training program for people who want to work in startups. He was also previously the CEO of Big Lobby, and the Entrepreneur-in-Residence of Founder Institute. He attended the University of Illinois.   View transcript, show notes, and links at

Show business legend Rita Moreno joins Marc in the garage to talk about the ups and downs of her 70 years as an entertainer.

Fellow podcaster Paula Pant shares her expertise on mastering your personal finances, caring for your career, and making wise decisions.   You'll Learn: How to afford anything...but not everything Why self-care is career care How to successfully prep for newer and bigger obstacles   About Paula: Paula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business and real estate investing. She has been featured more than four dozen times in major publications, includi

Music industry Renaissance man Don Was joins Marc in the garage to talk Dylan, The Stones, re-mastering, and Detroit.

Stanford instructor Matt Abrahams teaches techniques to calm speaking anxieties...from managing procrastination to cooling body temperatures, and more.   You'll Learn: How to attack both the symptoms and sources of speaking anxiety Why to envision communication as a conversation instead of a performance How long to make eye contact   About Matt: Matt Abrahams is a passionate, collaborative and innovative educator and coach. He teaches Effective Virtual Communication and Essentials of Strategic Communication at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. Matt is also Co-Founder and Principal at Bold Echo Communications Solutions, a presentati

Edgar Papke explores “design thinking” and best practices to foster unpredictable, creative, innovative ideas.   You'll Learn: How three distinct workplace cultures solve problems differently The process of successful curious confrontation How to choose which problems are worth pursuing   About Edgar: Edgar Papke is an author, speaker and globally recognized expert in business alignment, leadership and organizational culture. He is the author of True Alignment: Linking Company Culture to Customer Needs for Extraordinary Results,

Macaulay Culkin tells Marc why he considers himself retired at age 37 after being one of the most famous people on the planet . Also, comedian Cameron Esposito stops by.