The Power Playlist

Epizódok

• 
  Phantoms in the Brain (V.S. Ramachandran) 30.09.2026 38p

  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.
• 
  Smarter Faster Better (Charles Duhigg) 29.09.2026 51p

  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.
• 
  Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time (Jeff Sutherland) 28.09.2026 40p

  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.
• 
  Real Influence (Mark Goulston & John Ullmen) 27.09.2026 48p

  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.
• 
  The Behavioral Investor (Daniel Crosby) 26.09.2026 52p

  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.
• 
  Losing My Virginity (Richard Branson) 25.09.2026 36p

  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.
• 
  Self-Compassion (Dr Kristin Neff) 24.09.2026 38p

  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.
• 
  Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) (Carol Tavris & Elliot Aronson) 23.09.2026 53p

  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.
• 
  Think (Simon Blackburn) 22.09.2026 30p

  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.
• 
  Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism (Yanis Varoufakis) 21.09.2026 41p

  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.
• 
  Stocks for the Long Run (Jeremy Siegel) 20.09.2026 41p

  Join our deep dive into Stocks for the Long Run by Jeremy Siegel. We analyse over two centuries of financial data to show why equities remain the premier asset for long-term growth. Learn how to organise your portfolio for success by embracing broad diversification and avoiding common psychological investing traps.
• 
  Optimal Outcomes (Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler) 19.09.2026 42p

  Join us for a deep dive into Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler’s Optimal Outcomes. We explore breaking stuck conflict loops by identifying habits like blaming or shutting down. Discover how to map complexities, honour shadow values, and take pattern-breaking actions to achieve freedom and lasting harmony in your own professional and personal life.
• 
  The Advantage (Patrick Lencioni) 18.09.2026 38p

  Join us for a deep dive into The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni. We explore why organisational health trumps everything else in business. Discover how to build a cohesive leadership team, create clarity, and overcommunicate values to maximise productivity while minimising politics. It is time to embrace this powerful behavioural shift.
• 
  Reinventing Your Life (Jeffrey E. Young and Janet S. Klosko) 17.09.2026 31p

  In this episode, we explore Jeffrey E. Young and Janet S. Klosko’s Reinventing Your Life. We delve into eleven lifetraps: self-defeating patterns established in childhood that sabotage our happiness. Join us as we recognise these persistent behaviours and learn practical techniques to break free from the cycle for good.
• 
  Mindware (Richard E. Nisbett) 16.09.2026 56p

  Join us for a deep dive into Mindware by Richard E. Nisbett. We explore the cognitive tools used to sharpen reasoning. From mastering statistical heuristics and economic principles like sunk costs to analysing cultural differences in logic, this episode equips you with scientific frameworks to minimise errors and think smarter.
• 
  Rest (Alex Soojung-Kim Pang) 15.09.2026 47p

  Join our deep dive into Rest by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang. We explore how work and rest are essential partners, not opposites. Learn to optimise your creativity by practising deliberate rest, from daily naps to active hobbies. Discover how to organise your life to achieve much more by actually working less.
• 
  The Laws of Wealth (Daniel Crosby) 14.09.2026 49p

  Join us for a deep dive into The Laws of Wealth by Daniel Crosby. We explore the psychological frameworks and behavioural rules essential for investing success. Discover how managing emotions and ego helps close the 'behaviour gap', allowing you to realise financial goals through disciplined, rule-based wealth management investment plans.
• 
  Negotiating the Nonnegotiable (Daniel Shapiro) 13.09.2026 38p

  Join us for a deep dive into Daniel Shapiro’s Negotiating the Nonnegotiable. We explore how to recognise the hidden power of identity in our most heated conflicts. Discover the lures that trap us in the Tribes Effect and learn how to harmonise relations through transformative, practical steps of integrative dynamics.
• 
  Start with Why (Simon Sinek) 12.09.2026 36p

  Join us for a deep dive into Simon Sinek’s Start with Why. We analyse the Golden Circle and how clear purposes inspire lasting loyalty, avoiding typical manipulations. Discover why great leaders prioritise their cause to engage the limbic brain, fostering a sense of belonging that truly motivates human behaviour today.
• 
  Mud, Sweat and Tears (Bear Grylls) 11.09.2026 38p

  Join us for a deep dive into Mud, Sweat and Tears by Bear Grylls. We explore the grit and heritage behind the man, from his gruelling SAS selection to overcoming a broken back to conquer Everest. Discover the mental discipline and resilience required to weaponise failure and achieve strategic self-mastery.