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Welcome to The Lift, the show about leadership, growth, and getting what we want. On The Lift, we pull up to see the bigger picture from accomplished leaders who know how to get things done in a rapidly changing world. Host Ben Brooks dives deep into a relevant leadership topic each episode and connects the dots to leave you with powerful distinctions that you can use as a leader.

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How do you work with people you genuinely can't stand? Not someone who rubs you the wrong way in a meeting. Someone on the opposite side of your moral compass. Adam Kahane has spent 35 years finding that answer in some of the most intractable conflic... more

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What's the fastest way to kill any chance of actually moving the needle on a big, complex project? According to longtime NYC power broker Kathryn Wylde, it's defensiveness.

Kathryn knows this because she spent 50 years dragging billionaires, union ... more

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People with a best friend at work are *seven times* more likely to be engaged in their jobs. Yet most leaders spend zero budget, zero strategy, and zero intentional effort on workplace friendships.

Tom Rath has done the research to understand the p... more

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Here’s a scorching hot take: modern workplaces make it nearly impossible for employees to forge real connections. But according to third space culture expert Adam Tanaka, it’s not the connections themselves that are impossible – it’s the space where ... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Rath
Author and workplace researcher focused on friendship at work
Author of Vital Friends, What's the Point?
Episode: Friendship at work: Tom Rath on the most underused tool in leadership
Adam Tanaka
COO of Therme
Therme
Episode: Raising the temperature on leadership: The power of third spaces with Therme’s Adam Tanaka
Ginny McCormick
Chief Experience Officer at Tony's
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Episode: From the playroom to the boardroom: What leaders can learn from children's play with tonies’ CXO Ginny McCormick
Amy Gallo
Speaker, podcast host, author of Getting Along
Author of Getting Along; Harvard Business Review contributor
Episode: Conflict at work: Amy Gallo on how to have the hard conversation you’ve been avoiding
Rebecca Hinds
Dr. Rebecca Hinds, organizational psychologist and author
Work Innovation Lab at Asana; Work AI Institute at Glean
Episode: Your best meeting ever: Why meetings are broken and how to fix them with Dr. Rebecca Hinds
Reverend Mark Fowler
Director of Programs at the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
Episode: Religion at work: Moving from passive tolerance to active inclusion with Rev. Mark Fowler
Marco Ziegler
Global client leader at Accenture who recently ran the Office of the CEO for Julie Sweet
Accenture
Episode: The Trust Equation: Accenture's Marco Ziegler on the four variables that turn clients into partners
Nathan Friedman
Co-President and Chief Marketing Officer of understood.org
understood.org
Episode: Neurodiversity at work: Understood.org's Nathan Friedman on what leaders get wrong about 70 million employees
Charles King
CEO and co-founder of Housing Works; clergyman, activist, and lawyer
Housing Works
Episode: Civil disobedience as a leadership strategy: Housing Works' Charles King on using every tool at your disposal to influence change

Host

Ben Brooks
Host of The Lift

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Great listen

    Ben is a brilliant interviewer and has a range of fascinating guests. Quick and insightful listen, have enjoyed it so far

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D1Newt
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Refreshingly Real

    I love Ben’s interview with Sachin and how refreshingly real and thoughtful both of them are as they talk about work, politics, board service, strategy, and more. Adding this as a new favorite pod to regularly listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    That_LA_Sunshine
    United States4 months ago
  • Squiggly is still a path forward

    Listened in on the squiggly careers episode and felt it was relatable and insightful for those in a similar position where the career trajectory isn’t traditional or upward. It may take a different shape. Appreciated the data and insights into how to create a path in a similar environment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sangela S.
    United States4 months ago
  • A Refreshing Take on Leadership

    I have really been enjoying The Lift. The conversations are thoughtful and grounded in real leadership experiences, which makes the insights feel practical rather than theoretical. One thing that stands out is how often the guests talk about leadership as something you continue to learn and refine over time. That perspective feels both honest and encouraging. Each episode leaves me with at least one idea I can apply right away, which is exactly what I look for in a podcast like this. Looking for... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mdaly3
    United States4 months ago
  • Efficient and lifting!

    These conversations get to the point and offer practical life application, which really works for me. I got up earlier today and meditated, and got so much more done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T4310
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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The host draws out patterns and frameworks rather than general vibes, which helps sponsorships feel relevant.
The conversations are honest about leadership challenges, not just success stories.
Guests often share real-world leadership lessons you can apply immediately.
Listeners appreciate the mix of big ideas and hands-on tips that translate to daily work.
Ben probes with thoughtful, challenging questions and keeps episodes practical.

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Talking Points

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Raising the temperature on leadership: The power of third spaces with Therme’s Adam Tanaka
Q: What would your tips be for someone curious about joining or hosting a sauna experience—what onboarding steps would you suggest?
Start with a broad entry point, choose experiences that match your comfort level (massive festivals vs. intimate settings), bring a friend if you're new, and recognize that trust and openness are built through shared analog experiences.
Raising the temperature on leadership: The power of third spaces with Therme’s Adam Tanaka
Q: What role do executives have in thinking about the spaces they own or invest into the communities they're part of?
Executives should treat bathing infrastructure as a shared social asset, encouraging broader participation beyond just private corporate use and aligning leadership, investors, and communities around inclusive public value.
Raising the temperature on leadership: The power of third spaces with Therme’s Adam Tanaka
Q: Well, Adam, give our listeners a sense of where the heck we are right now?
We're in a Brooklyn sauna village as part of the Culture of Bathing Festival, discussing how third spaces function as social infrastructure and how Therme envisions these spaces integrating into urban life.
Your best meeting ever: Why meetings are broken and how to fix them with Dr. Rebecca Hinds
Q: How should organizations approach AI in meetings to avoid a tragedy of the commons?
Use AI to support the team and reduce cognitive load, not to escalate individual performance. Limit AI note takers to one, ensure the technology serves the collective outcomes, and design meeting structures that keep human interaction central while offloading repetitive tasks.
Your best meeting ever: Why meetings are broken and how to fix them with Dr. Rebecca Hinds
Q: Rebecca, what's your prescription on both the mechanics and the cultural norms around meetings?
The prescription centers on reading the book's principles, clearing meeting debt with a deliberate doomsday intervention, and treating length, attendees, agenda items, and cadence as four pillars. It also emphasizes explicit norms and a shift toward one AI note taker to maintain a single source of truth, coupled with a focus on meaningful, human-to-human engagement.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lift

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

The show centers on practical leadership, organizational growth, and how to navigate a rapidly changing business landscape. Across episodes, listeners get clear frameworks, actionable tactics, and real-world stories from senior leaders and builders who have driven significant impact in their organizations. Topics frequently include conflict management, meeting design, trustworthy client relationships, inclusivity at work, and long-range leadership development, all delivered with a focus on tangible takeaways rather than theory. A standout strength is the host's ability to steer conversations toward concrete applications, making episodes useful for managers, executives, and aspiring leaders seeking to improve daily practices and strategic th... more

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1. Tom Rath
2. Adam Tanaka
3. Ginny McCormick
4. Amy Gallo
5. Rebecca Hinds
6. Reverend Mark Fowler
7. Marco Ziegler
8. Nathan Friedman

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