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People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast

Andy Kaufman, PMP, PMI-ACP
Project Management
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence
Coaching
Burnout
Communication
Personal Development
Self-Awareness
Decision Making
Resilience
Empathy
Career Development
Team Dynamics
The Super-Helper Syndrome
Change Management
Integrity
Collaboration
Psychology
Networking

Welcome to the People and Projects Podcast, where we provide interviews and insights to help you lead people and deliver projects. Since 2009, this show is brought to you by speaker, author, and executive coach Andy Kaufman. If you're looking for insights on project management, leadership, and how AI influences both of those, you've come to the right place! And if you hold a project management cer... more

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Summary In this episode, Andy sits down with Cornelia Choe, leadership advisor and founder of global CEO peer groups, author of The Panoramic Leader: How Great Leaders See Differently, co-authored with Marshall Goldsmith. Cornelia's core idea is that... more

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Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes back Marcus Buckingham, bestselling author and researcher, to discuss his new book, Design Love In: How to Unleash the Most Powerful Force in Business. For 25 years, Marcus studied the most productive teams, loy... more

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Summary In this episode, Andy welcomes back Steve Kahle, entrepreneur, executive, and fractional CIO, author of Leadership Recall: Harness Insights. Accelerate Innovation. LEAD WITH AUTHORITY. Steve first joined the podcast in episode 184 to discuss ... more

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Recent Guests

Cornelia Choe
Author of The Panoramic Leader
Author, The Panoramic Leader
Episode: PPP 511 | How Great Leaders See Differently, with Cornelia Choe
Marcus Buckingham
Author and researcher featured in episode
Buckingham Strategy/Author
Episode: PPP 510 | The Word Great Leaders Keep Using (And Most Leaders Avoid), with Marcus Buckingham
Steve Kahle
Author of Leadership Recall, speaker
Leadership Recall
Episode: PPP 509 | Stop Letting Great Ideas Slip Away: A System for Leadership Recall, with author Steve Kahle
John La Puma
Author of The Indoor Epidemic, physician and chef
Indoors-to-outdoors wellness advocate
Episode: PPP 508 | Why Where You Work May Matter More Than How You Work. The Indoor Epidemic, with Dr. John La Puma
Stephen Shapiro
Author of You're Not Playing With a Full Deck
Author, Speaker
Episode: PPP 507 | Why Smart Teams Still Fail, with Stephen Shapiro
Rebecca Hinds
Author of Your Best Meeting Ever
Author/Speaker
Episode: PPP 506 | Stop Optimizing Meetings. Start Reducing Them, with Rebecca Hinds
Ashley Herd
Author of The Manager Method, leader in HR and legal teams
The Manager Method (book), author
Episode: PPP 505 | You've Got This: A Practical Way to Lead When You're Not Sure, with Ashley Herd
Amy Leneker
Author of Cheers to Monday
Author/Speaker
Episode: PPP 504 | How Leaders Can Reduce Stress Without Lowering the Bar, with Amy Leneker
Evan Unger
Facilitation expert in collaborative decision-making
Episode: PPP 503 | How to Facilitate Meetings That Actually Lead to Decisions, with Evan Unger

Host

Andy Kaufman
Host of The People and Projects Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 326 ratings
  • Deep dive podcast into leadership topics

    Andy the host reads the book. He focuses on a specific topic and has a real discussion over the interview.

    No trite question list with bland answers you have heard five time before.

    Definitely a must listen podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aespiritus
    France24 days ago
  • Great Resource for PMs

    Andy's podcast is fantastic resource for adding tools into your PM toolbox. He’s an easy listen, presents interesting and diverse topics, and it’s an excellent way to earn PDUs for PMP certification.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Handyman9867
    United States2 months ago
  • Thoughtful, engaging and practical

    Andy is incredibly engaging and brings wonderful speakers onto his show who provide very practical, tangible advice for becoming better leaders. He is warm, welcoming and structured to make sure his audience gets great value out of each conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AttiaQ
    United States3 months ago
  • Secure silver

    Love this podcast! I learned so many valuable during my commute!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tripeng
    Canada5 months ago
  • Great discussions from an engaging host

    Andy’s show offers thoughtful conversations with interesting guests. He had a gift for engaging in meaningful back and forth while never stepping over his guests. His show fills a needed space for not just for project managers but for leaders everywhere.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fhrishhxjsj
    United States9 months ago

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PPP 511 | How Great Leaders See Differently, with Cornelia Choe
Q: What practical steps does Cornelia share for leaders to avoid 'autopilot' and keep a 3D understanding of their organization?
She recommends asking who is not at the table to gain different perspectives, pausing to ask what information is missing, and deciding how to incorporate or reject new insights to update the mental map without overhauling it all at once.
PPP 510 | The Word Great Leaders Keep Using (And Most Leaders Avoid), with Marcus Buckingham
Q: What role does AI play in creating loving experiences, and where does it fall short?
AI can support by handling repetitive tasks and pattern recognition, but it cannot truly understand or create human flourishing; the most valuable parts of a job involve experiences that evoke love, which AI cannot replicate.
PPP 510 | The Word Great Leaders Keep Using (And Most Leaders Avoid), with Marcus Buckingham
Q: How does Marcus define love in a business context and why is it central to high performance?
Love is the unwavering commitment to the flourishing of a human, and it predicts positive behaviors like diligence, loyalty, and advocacy; leaders who design experiences that remove armor enable people to perform at higher levels.
PPP 506 | Stop Optimizing Meetings. Start Reducing Them, with Rebecca Hinds
Q: Why start with reducing volume before optimizing meetings?
Because reducing volume removes the baseline clutter and social pressures that make meetings feel mandatory, allowing a more deliberate redesign where the remaining meetings truly add value.
PPP 502 | When Process Is Not Enough: The Human Side of Project Leadership, with Brett Harned
Q: How have expectations of the PM role changed over time, especially with AI in the mix?
The role has shifted from task tracking to judgment, communication, and trust-building, with PMs leading without formal authority and absorbing more ambiguity; AI is seen as a tool to enhance leadership rather than replace it.

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A practical, leadership- and project-focused interview show that features authors, researchers, and practitioners discussing how to lead people and deliver outcomes in complex environments. Episodes commonly cover management psychology, team dynamics, meeting design, stress and resilience, AI for leaders, and strategies to improve collaboration and decision-making in real-world projects. Noteworthy are guests who bring book-length frameworks, hands-on tactics, and actionable tools, plus frequent emphasis on human-centered leadership and the integration of AI as a supportive partner rather than a replacement. Listeners likely gain clear takeaways they can apply to teams, programs, and personal leadership practice, plus opportunities to earn ... more

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1. Cornelia Choe
2. Marcus Buckingham
3. Steve Kahle
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