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Frances Frei is a Harvard Business professor. Anne Morriss is a CEO and best-selling author. Anne and Frances are two of the top leadership coaches in the world. Oh, did we mention they're also married to each other? Together, Anne and Frances move fast and fix stuff by talking to guest callers about their workplace issues and solving their problems – in 30 minutes or less. Both listeners and gues... more

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A great coach can be a powerful ally when it comes to solving problems at work and in life—and the good news is, anyone can learn to become one. In this Toolkit segment, Anne is the one in the hot seat as Frances interviews her about her work as a co... more

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The act of reflection at work has many names—debrief, post-mortem, after-action review—but no matter what you call it, it’s a wildly powerful tool for making teams better. But are you getting the most out of it? Robert Teschner (whose call sign in th... more

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During the pandemic, Anthony Klotz predicted the “Great Resignation”: a mass exodus of unhappy workers leaving their jobs after COVID epiphanies. Now, he’s seeing a different pattern begin to emerge as people opt to hunker down in their current jobs ... more

Why is it so fun to watch your team win in the World Cup or to be a Knicks fan as they finally get an NBA championship? There’s a collective joy in sports that can also be found in art, theater, and comedy. In this episode of How to Be a Better Human... more

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Anthony Klotz
Organizational psychologist and professor at the London School of Management
London School of Management
Episode: How to quit (and why it matters) with Anthony Klotz
Maxwell Pearce
Artist and Harlem Globetrotter
Harlem Globetrotters
Episode: How play is the secret to success at work with Maxwell Pearce | from How to Be a Better Human
Nick Lichtenberg
Veteran business journalist; editor at Fortune
Fortune
Episode: How to get the most out of AI with Nick Lichtenberg
Dara Treseder
Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer at Autodesk
Autodesk
Episode: How to manage in times of uncertainty with Dara Treseder
Ethan Kross
Professor in the University of Michigan's Psychology Department and Director of the Emotion and Self-Control Lab
University of Michigan
Episode: How to handle big feelings at work with Ethan Kross
David Epstein
Investigative reporter, prolific science writer, author of Inside the Box
Author, Inside the Box
Episode: The power of constraints (w/ Master Fixer David Epstein)
Keith Diaz
Columbia University Medical Center Physiologist
Columbia University Medical Center
Episode: What sitting all day does to your brain and body | Keith Diaz | Your Body on Tech
Arun Gupta
CEO of the Noble Reach Foundation; Georgetown and Stanford lecturer; co-author of The Mission Generation
Noble Reach Foundation
Episode: Finding Purpose: Why purpose is the answer to uncertainty and anxiety (w/ Arun Gupta)
Yara Shahidi
Actor and producer, 7th Sun Productions
7th Sun Productions
Episode: Finding Purpose: How to defend your values (w/ Yara Shahidi & Keri Salter)

Hosts

Anne Morriss
Host of Fixable with a focus on leadership and organizational development
Frances Frei
Co-host of Fixable; Harvard Business School professor

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 552 ratings
  • Yara Shahidi and her mom

    I really appreciated this interview. Thank you for bringing it to your listeners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Old Pueblo Gal
    United States2 months ago
  • Good info but…

    …please stop saying, “yeah, yeah, yeah”

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    1thousandnames
    United States3 months ago
  • Insufferable Bozos

    Two insufferable bozos who rely on "Harvard" name dropping while pushing a very one sided agenda, all while showing they have imposter syndrome.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lilly101669
    United States6 months ago
  • “Like…”

    Oh my word, try as I may, I could not plod through Edith Zimmerman saying, like”, for the nth time…the interviewer threw in his share, too. Hopefully that habit is fixable. Excruciating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JbaRNinMD
    United States8 months ago
  • This episode made no sense

    The episode was positioned as how to not let work dominate your life and it was never that. It instructed people on how to form a union, became chaotic around climate change and then started talking about grief. It made zero sense

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    runningamuck52
    Canada8 months ago

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The show is valued for its humane, research-informed approach to workplace challenges.
Listeners praise practical, actionable guidance and reassuring hosts who simplify complex topics.
Some listeners find excessive self-promotion or guest scrutiny off-putting but many praise the depth of leadership insights.

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#205
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#51
Belgium/Business
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#71
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#117
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#133
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#166
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How to quit (and why it matters) with Anthony Klotz
Q: What can managers do when a high performer shows signs of disengagement or when layoffs occur?
Have one-on-one conversations to understand work changes and personalize support, explain the layoff or restructuring empathetically, and plan for continuity with a clear path for the employee and the team.
How to quit (and why it matters) with Anthony Klotz
Q: How should someone quit well if they decide to move on?
Identify the main drivers for quitting, speak up to try to fix issues, give proper notice, and consider a positive departure that preserves goodwill and potential boomerangs back to the company.
How to quit (and why it matters) with Anthony Klotz
Q: What are the major patterns in the world of work right now, and how should workers respond?
AI-driven changes plus ongoing shifts from the pandemic have created an employer-friendly, uncertain labor market. Workers should focus on day-to-day happiness and practice reflective checks on their relationship with work, rather than ruminating on long-term uncertainty.
How play is the secret to success at work with Maxwell Pearce | from How to Be a Better Human
Q: Can you give us, let's say, three tips for how you can explore your creativity, explore your play, find some venues of self-expression?
Identify things you've avoided for silly or unfounded reasons, seek community to share passions, and actively reevaluate familiar tools from a new angle to discover new possibilities.
How to get the most out of AI with Nick Lichtenberg
Q: What is your outlook on the long-term impact of AI on journalism and jobs?
AI will not displace journalists wholesale but will rewire workflows; progress will be slow like electricity, with journalists leveraging AI to do more meaningful work while maintaining rigorous fact-checking and editorial judgment.

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What is Fixable about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on leadership, work life, and organizational dynamics, often through practical, action-oriented conversations with industry leaders, academics, and high-profile professionals. Topics span quitting and career transitions, leading through disruption, managing big emotions, and applying frameworks like purpose, friction, and constraints to real workplace challenges. Episodes frequently blend research-backed insights with tangible takeaways for managers, teams, and individuals seeking meaningful impact at work, including AI's role in the future of work, talent strategy, and inclusive leadership. A standout quality is the hosts' collaborative, empathetic style and their ability to translate complex ideas into actionable steps wi... more

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