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Curious Minds at Work

Gayle Allen
Mental Health
Leadership
Creativity
Happiness
Loneliness Epidemic
Friendship
Neuroscience
Status
Psychological Richness
Productivity
Workaholism
Social Connection
Awe
Complexity
Meaning
Novelty
Brain Health
Arts
Curiosity
Decision Making

Want to get better at work? At managing others? Managing yourself? Gayle Allen interviews experts who take your performance to the next level. Each episode features a book with insights to help you achieve your goals.

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There’s a lot to be said for the excitement we feel when we first set a goal for ourselves. The sense of exhilaration can give us the momentum we need to get started. But when the exhilaration wears off – and it usually does – we’re faced with a choi... more

We think we need complete freedom to achieve our goals. But maybe freedom is the problem. What if, instead, constraints are what we really need? That’s the question David Epstein was curious about. David Epstein is author of the bestselling books, Ra... more

We live in a world of markets. The ones we can easily see, like grocery stores or restaurants. And the ones that are less obvious, like college admission, waitlists, even your schedule. Yet these less obvious markets play an important role in our liv... more

It would be great if we could gain success overnight. In a matter of hours, we’d be happier, smarter, maybe even wealthier. But when we step back and assess how much time success actually takes, we can feel overwhelmed. Those are the feelings Eric Zi... more

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David Epstein
Author of Range and The Sports Gene; author of Inside the Box
Author
Episode: CM 319: David Epstein on the Power of Limits
Judd Kessler
University of Pennsylvania economist, author of Lucky by Design
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: CM 318: Judd Kessler on How to Get More of What You Want
Eric Zimmer
Author of How a Little Becomes a Lot, expert in behavior change
Author and researcher in behavioral science
Episode: CM 317: Eric Zimmer on How to Change
Chris Duffy
Standup comedian, TV writer, and host of How to Be a Better Human
Episode: CM 315: Chris Duffy Makes You Laugh
Anthony Klotz
Professor of organizational behavior, University College London School of Management; author of Jolted
University College London
Episode: CM 314: Anthony Klotz on When and How to Quit
Sunita Sah
Organizational Psychologist at Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: CM 313: Sunita Sah on the Power of No – Rebroadcast
Daisy Fancourt
Author and researcher focused on the health benefits of the arts
Author of 'Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Save Lives'
Episode: CM 312: Daisy Fancourt on How Arts are Essential for Health
Dan Coyle
Author of Flourish, The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment
Episode: CM 311: Dan Coyle Asks, Are You Flourishing?
Kate Murphy
Author of Why We Click, The Emerging Science of Interpersonal Synchrony
Episode: CM 310: Kate Murphy on Why We Click

Host

Gayle Allen
Host of the show, leading interviews with authors and researchers to translate complex ideas into practical work-life insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 678 ratings
  • Want to be a better you? Listen to Curious Minds at Work!

    Curious Minds at Work has done the work in collecting some of the greatest minds, all with the focus on helping you become a better you. Each episode is filled with a leading expert that helps you understand yourself just a little better by the end of each episode. Thank you to Gayle and her team for providing us with the ability to have a better insight on ourselves!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yaffet M.
    United States2 years ago
  • Embracing Uncertainty with Innate Tools

    Curious Minds at Work episode CM 224 with Jennifer Garvey Berger is an invitation to rethink our approach to uncertainty. Berger's book, 'Unleash Your Complexity Genius', encourages us to use everyday tools like breath and social connections to navigate life's complexities. This episode is both practical and profound, perfect for those looking to cultivate resilience in tumultuous times.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago
  • A must-listen!

    Curious Minds at Work has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mvelasco07
    United States3 years ago
  • Best podcast ever!

    Well curated, organized and useful content. Gayle does a fantastic job to find the most interesting topics, books and authors. It is my weekly go-to to expand my perspective!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    WorldCitizen007
    United States3 years ago
  • My favourite podcast by a long way

    Always very interesting topics and interviews and I always learn something new.

    It is obvious that Gayle does a lot of research and preparation ahead of time in order to get get the most out of interview.

    Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Outdoor type
    Australia4 years ago

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Host asks sharp, curiosity-driven questions and lets guests lead the conversation
Thoughtful discussions with actionable takeaways for work and life
Guests are consistently credible experts who translate research well

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

CM 319: David Epstein on the Power of Limits
Q: What if instead what we really need are constraints?
The host introduces constraints as a necessary framework to manage abundance and overload, and David Epstein elaborates with examples and research showing that constraints improve focus, prioritization, and outcomes.
CM 314: Anthony Klotz on When and How to Quit
Q: What are the degrees of jolts and how can we measure their impact on behavior?
Researchers identify boundaries and factors such as novelty, disruptiveness, and alignment with personal values to determine how likely an event is to jolt someone, yet day-to-day feelings and mood also affect impact, making measurement challenging.
CM 314: Anthony Klotz on When and How to Quit
Q: In your book's introduction, you write that many of us are just one event away from leaving our job. How so?
The idea is that events happen constantly, but Jolts are a subset that stop us and force reflection; even a lottery win can trigger a rethink, and many small, everyday events can have the same effect over time.
CM 312: Daisy Fancourt on How Arts are Essential for Health
Q: What has the Great British Creativity Test revealed?
Daisy highlights the finding that engaging in the arts helps individuals regulate their emotions, even for those experiencing depression, which is crucial for emotional management.
CM 312: Daisy Fancourt on How Arts are Essential for Health
Q: What does arts engagement do for our brains?
Daisy discusses how engaging with the arts activates pleasure regions in the brain, similar to food and sex, and how it not only provides happiness but also meets deeper psychological needs.

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1. David Epstein
2. Judd Kessler
3. Eric Zimmer
4. Chris Duffy
5. Anthony Klotz
6. Sunita Sah
7. Daisy Fancourt
8. Dan Coyle

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