Global behavior expert Ken Hughes joins us for a fast-paced, funny, and thought-provoking conversation about creativity, brand loyalty, and what it really takes to build emotional connections in a digital world. From painting his toenails to drinking his own urine (seriously), Ken shares lessons from a year of trying something new every day—alongside sharp insights on how companies can break out of routine thinking, embrace vulnerability, and create customer experiences that truly matter.

[0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Ken Hughes

[10:44] Efficiency vs. Creativity: Why Getting Lost Matters

[14:54] Creativity in the Workplace

[24:38] Emotional Loyalty and Brand Intimacy

[30:40] Brand Intimacy Examples: United and Virgin Airlines

[39:48] Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

[45:57] Advice for Leaders on Navigating Change

[48:13] Desert Island Music

[51:01] Grooving Session: The Role of Diversity and Creativity at Work

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U2 - Vertigo

Sting - Shape of My Heart

Abby Davisson, co-author of Money and Love, joins us to discuss why life’s biggest decisions—from careers to relationships—require both emotional insight and rational thinking. She shares her 5C framework for making confident choices, reveals how love and money are more connected than we think, and offers practical tools to navigate values, identity, and financial conversations—no matter your relationship status.

[0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Abby Davisson

[7:59] What Factors Influence Relationship Satisfaction

[13:05] The 5C Framework for Decision Making

[22:46] Applying 5C to Different Life Stages

[32:23] Balancing Finanvial Decisions and Relationships

[39:00] Desert Island Music

[45:00] Grooving Session: Identity, Emotion, and Applying 5C to Your Life

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Money and Love: An Intelligent Roadmap For Life’s Biggest Decisions by Myra Strober and Abby Davisson

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Beyoncé - American Requiem

The Beatles - Come Together

Raj Choudhury joins us to explore how “Work From Anywhere” is more than a trend—it’s a research-backed blueprint for improving productivity, well-being, and talent access. From managing time zones to building culture without offices, Raj breaks down what it takes to make remote work really work.

[0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Raj Choudhury

[4:16] Benefits of Work From Anywhere

[12:14] Challenges and Solutions to Remote Work

[18:50] Real Company Examples: Zapier, Cisco, Atlassian

[24:00] Why Leaders Resist Remote Work

[35:15] Bringing WFA to Traditional Organizations

[42:30] What’s Changed since 2020

[44:00] Desert Island Music Picks

[46:00] Grooving Session: Rethinking How We View Work

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About Raj

The World is Your Office by Raj Choudhury

Tulsa Remote Program

Make My Move - Remote Work

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Leonard Cohen - Dance Me to the End of Love

Tagore - Unending Love