The Power Playlist

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  The Index Card (Helaine Olen & Harold Pollack) 10.10.2026 47Min.

  In this episode, we explore The Index Card by Helaine Olen and Harold Pollack. Discover how personal finance can be simplified into ten essential rules. We analyse practical strategies to eliminate debt, prioritise savings, avoid high fees, and invest in index funds, empowering you to master your money with confidence.
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  The Art of Woo (G. Richard Shell and Mario Moussa) 09.10.2026 48Min.

  In this episode, we unpack The Art of Woo by G. Richard Shell and Mario Moussa. Discover how strategic persuasion and authentic relationships allow you to skilfully sell ideas without coercion. We analyse the four key steps, six influence channels, and personal communication styles to master organisational influence with integrity.
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  The Effective Manager (Mark Horstman) 08.10.2026 44Min.

  In this episode, we explore The Effective Manager by Mark Horstman, uncovering practical strategies to achieve results and retain staff. Learn how implementing core behaviours, such as weekly One-On-Ones, performance feedback, coaching, and delegation, can transform management into a structured, sustainable system designed to optimise performance across your entire organisation.
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  The Charge (Brendon Burchard) 07.10.2026 33Min.

  In this deep dive episode, we unpack The Charge by Brendon Burchard, exploring how to reignite your life. Discover how mastering ten essential human drives can help you overcome emotional stagnation, prioritise personal growth, and consciously design a vibrant, fully energised existence filled with meaningful direction and genuine daily fulfilment.
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  Pre-Suasion (Robert Cialdini) 06.10.2026 42Min.

  In this episode we explore Pre-Suasion by Robert Cialdini, revealing how top communicators prime an audience before delivering key messages. Discover how directing initial attention, leveraging psychological associations, and fostering shared unity can subtly shape human behaviour, transform negotiation outcomes, and systematically optimise your strategic influence before persuasion ever begins.
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  Stolen Focus (Johann Hari) 05.10.2026 36Min.

  In this deep dive, we explore Stolen Focus by Johann Hari, dissecting why our attention spans are rapidly fracturing. Discover how tech platforms manipulate human behaviour and why poor concentration is a systemic crisis rather than an individual failure. Join us as we uncover practical strategies for reclaiming your focus.
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  The Geometry of Wealth (Brian Portnoy) 04.10.2026 49Min.

  Join us for a deep dive into The Geometry of Wealth by Brian Portnoy. We explore how true wealth means funded contentment rather than chasing more. Discover how to align human behaviour, purpose, prioritisation, and tactical decisions through simple shapes to make smarter financial choices and harbour genuine life satisfaction.
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  Split-Second Persuasion (Dr Kevin Dutton) 03.10.2026 42Min.

  In this deep dive into Split-Second Persuasion, Dr Kevin Dutton explores the science of instantaneous influence. Discover how primal triggers, evolutionary psychology, and the SPICE model shape human behaviour. Uncover how elite persuaders manipulate perception and decisions, offering actionable insights to analyse mind control, reframe choices, and master strategic influence.
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  The Outsiders (William N. Thorndike Jr.) 02.10.2026 36Min.

  In this episode, we explore The Outsiders by William N. Thorndike Jr., analysing eight unconventional CEOs who vastly outperformed the market. Discover how prioritising astute capital allocation, strategic share buybacks, and radical decentralisation over conventional corporate growth created extraordinary value for shareholders. Master these essential principles to revolutionise corporate leadership.
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  Solve for Happy (Mo Gawdat) 01.10.2026 24Min.

  Join us for a deep dive into Solve for Happy by Mo Gawdat. Discover how an engineer analysed human suffering to construct a predictable equation for joy. We unpack how resetting expectations, overcoming grand illusions, and prioritising present moment awareness can restore your default state of lasting, peaceful contentment today.
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  Phantoms in the Brain (V.S. Ramachandran) 30.09.2026 38Min.

  In this deep dive into Phantoms in the Brain, renowned neuroscientist V.S. Ramachandran uncovers how bizarre neurological conditions illuminate the human mind's inner workings. We explore phantom limbs, strange visual hallucinations, and profound denial syndromes to analyse how our brains dynamically construct conscious perception, human behaviour, and our personal identity.
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  Smarter Faster Better (Charles Duhigg) 29.09.2026 51Min.

  In this episode, we dissect Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg to analyse the science of real productivity. Explore how constructing mental models, fostering psychological safety, and seizing an internal locus of control can revolutionise your daily behaviour, elevate team dynamics, and empower you to achieve ambitious life goals effectively.
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  Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time (Jeff Sutherland) 28.09.2026 40Min.

  In this deep dive, we explore Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time by Jeff Sutherland. Discover how autonomous, aligned teams eliminate waste, optimise velocity, and embrace rapid adaptation. Learn how this transformative framework redefines productivity, prioritises value, and helps organisations achieve exceptional strategic results.
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  Real Influence (Mark Goulston & John Ullmen) 27.09.2026 48Min.

  In this deep dive into Real Influence by Mark Goulston and John Ullmen, we explore how to move beyond short-term manipulation to create genuine, lasting connections. Discover how mastering deep listening, empathetic engagement, and authentic persuasion can transform your professional relationships and lead to meaningful, long-term success.
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  The Behavioral Investor (Daniel Crosby) 26.09.2026 52Min.

  In this deep dive into The Behavioral Investor by Daniel Crosby, we unpack the psychological biases that quietly sabotage our financial decisions. Discover how mastering emotional control, understanding behavioral risks, and refining your investing mindset can help you build a resilient portfolio and achieve true long-term financial success.
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  Losing My Virginity (Richard Branson) 25.09.2026 36Min.

  In this deep dive, we unpack Richard Branson's iconic autobiography, Losing My Virginity. Join us as we explore the Virgin Group founder's bold entrepreneurial philosophy, fearless approach to risk, and rebellious corporate strategy. Discover how a non-conformist attitude turned daring ideas into a global empire, and what lessons modern founders can extract.
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  Self-Compassion (Dr Kristin Neff) 24.09.2026 38Min.

  In this episode, we take a deep dive into Self-Compassion by Dr Kristin Neff. Discover how replacing harsh self-judgement with genuine self-kindness, mindfulness, and a shared sense of common humanity can transform your emotional resilience. Learn practical strategies to quiet your inner critic and lovingly embrace your imperfect, authentic self.
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  Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) (Carol Tavris & Elliot Aronson) 23.09.2026 53Min.

  In this deep dive, we analyse cognitive dissonance and self-justification in Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson. Explore how human behaviour drives us to rationalise blunders, distort memory, and justify harmful actions, revealing why admitting error is so challenging yet vital for growth.
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  Think (Simon Blackburn) 22.09.2026 30Min.

  In this episode, we analyse the core themes of Think by Simon Blackburn, exploring how conceptual engineering shapes our behaviour and beliefs. Dive into classic philosophical dilemmas surrounding free will, knowledge, and the self. We challenge your perspective and encourage you to examine the foundational scaffolding of your daily life.
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  Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism (Yanis Varoufakis) 21.09.2026 41Min.

  In Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism, Yanis Varoufakis argues that traditional capitalism is dead. Exploitative digital platforms have privatised our online lives, transforming competitive markets into cloud fiefs and users into unpaid labouring serfs. Discover how algorithmic cloud capital has prioritised rent over profit to establish this confronting new global order.