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People Business w/ O'Brien McMahon

O'Brien McMahon
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Every business is in some way a “people business” with success or failure often coming down to how leaders manage the people dynamics of their organization. People Business is a weekly podcast focused on what it takes to build and lead a successful, profitable business by navigating the human element.

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Mary J. Nestor is the author of three books, an award-winning speaker, coach and consultant. In this episode, we cover her Amazon #1 bestseller, Say It Now! Say It Right! How to Handle Tough or Tender Conversations.

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Jodee Blanco is an expert on the human component of effective communication. She is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, including the seminal memoir Please Stop Laughing at Me… and the founder of INJJA (It's NOT Just Joking Around!), the fi... more

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David Dean
Author, speaker, and business AI realist
Episode: How Work Gets Done (and Evolving it for AI) w/ David Dean
Mary Nestor
international award-winning speaker, consultant, trainer, and coach
Self-employed / Author of Say It Now, Say It Right
Episode: Say it Right w/ Mary Nestor
Jodee Blanco
Expert in human communication and anti-bullying advocate; founder of Injja
Injja, first survivor-led anti-bullying program in the United States
Episode: Handling Workplace Bullies w/ Jodee Blanco
Spencer Smith
Senior Vice President of Sales at Pareto Health
Pareto Health
Episode: Self-Funding w/ Spencer Smith
Dr. Michael Orkin
Statistics professor at Berkeley City College; author
Berkeley City College; Author of The Story of Chance Beyond the Margin of Error
Episode: Understanding Chance w/ Dr. Michael Orkin
Donna Hicks
Harvard University associate, author and global conflict resolution expert
Harvard University
Episode: Dignity Bridges the Gap w/ Dr. Donna Hicks
Aaron Levy
Founder of Raise The Bar and Stride; author of Open, Honest, & Direct; host of Raising The Bar on Leadership Podcast
Raise The Bar / Stride
Episode: Modern Leadership w/ Aaron Levy
Dr. Jennifer Fraser
Author of The Bullied Brain and The Gaslit Brain
Author, Psychology Today contributor
Episode: Combat Gaslighting w/ Jennifer Fraser
Sri Kaza
Author and business strategist
Underdog Principles
Episode: How Small Businesses Compete & Win w/ Sri Kaza

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O'Brien McMahon
Host of People Business, focused on leadership, culture, and human dynamics in organizations

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Great Listen

    Not a single episode where anyone in the business of people won’t pick up a nugget or three.

    Well worth the listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kwebs14
    United States5 years ago
  • Great listen

    OBrien does a great job of consistently having interesting guests and thought provoking conversations. Always a good use of time to tune in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryan Hyman
    United States5 years ago
  • O’Brien McMahon Is A Must Listen!

    O’Brien McMahon absolutely delivers on robust conversation, educational topics, and inspirational takeaways! I love how O’Brien’s brain works - a must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Refah Ali
    United States5 years ago
  • Unreal content

    OBrien has an incredible ability to get the most of his impressive guests. I find his perspective insightful, and his wide spectrum of guests is really top notch. Give it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daddy2002co
    United States5 years ago
  • Interesting & inspiring!

    These episodes do not disappoint. Interesting people who have amazing stories to share. Great fuel for your day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ctemp22
    United States5 years ago

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Thoughtful, practical interviews with actionable takeaways for leaders.
Consistently high-quality guests and thought-provoking conversations.
Guests bring diverse perspectives, keeping episodes fresh and relevant.
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How Work Gets Done (and Evolving it for AI) w/ David Dean
Q: How should leaders approach onboarding AI in their company?
Start with understanding the undocumented processes, surface bottlenecks through inquiry and collaboration, and consider a centralized approach for scalable AI adoption while allowing self-service where appropriate.
How Work Gets Done (and Evolving it for AI) w/ David Dean
Q: What are the hidden systems in organizations, and how do they relate to documented processes?
He differentiates between documented processes (SOPs, org charts) and undocumented systems—the real, often informal ways work gets done through interactions, conversations, and tacit knowledge that AI can uncover when analyzed appropriately.
How Work Gets Done (and Evolving it for AI) w/ David Dean
Q: What is your background and how did you start building theses around the different systems in our businesses?
David explains his path from hands-on technical roles to enterprise architecture and solution design, emphasizing how close observation of everyday collaboration data revealed unwritten organizational systems that AI can help surface.
Combat Gaslighting w/ Jennifer Fraser
Q: What practical steps can organizations take to prevent gaslighting and abuse?
Implement anonymous, regular surveys to detect patterns, provide brain-based training and education on the topic, create clear reporting channels, and ensure accountability by addressing both perpetrators and leaders who enable abuse.
Combat Gaslighting w/ Jennifer Fraser
Q: How can a leader tell the difference between a genuine mistake and intentional gaslighting?
Intent is key. If there's motive and a repeated pattern of falsehoods that serve a personal or organizational agenda, it crosses into gaslighting; occasional mistakes should be addressed with inquiry and support rather than dismissal.

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Frequently Asked Questions About People Business

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

The show centers on leadership, people dynamics, and practical strategies to run and grow teams and businesses. Episodes span topics like workplace culture, customer experience, hiring, health in the workplace, storytelling, and systems thinking, often featuring practitioners, authors, and executives who share actionable frameworks. A standout trait is the mix of personal-development-minded guests and business leaders who emphasize humane, people-first approaches, making it a strong fit for listeners seeking tangible takeaways they can apply to teams, HR, sales, and operations. The format tends to blend conceptual frameworks with real-world anecdotes, which can help potential sponsors reach a broad audience of decision-makers and practition... more

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1. David Dean
2. Mary Nestor
3. Jodee Blanco
4. Spencer Smith
5. Dr. Michael Orkin
6. Donna Hicks
7. Aaron Levy
8. Dr. Jennifer Fraser

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