In this episode of Yes, And with Avish Parashar, I sit down with Greg Satell—author of Cascades and Mapping Innovation, and a leading voice on evidence-based change management. We dive deep into why traditional change methods often backfire, the science of how change actually spreads, and how leaders can spark transformational change by starting small,

Say “Yes, And!” to Sparking a Cascade of Change With Greg Satell

Image credit: IgorFaunIt’s easy to believe culture is about the good times—celebrations, values posters, and high-fives.But here’s the truth:Your culture isn’t revealed when things are easy. It’s revealed when things are hard.When layoffs happen.When big change rolls in.When people are scared, emotional, and uncertain.That’s when your real values show up.As someone who comes from improv

Your Culture is Defined by its Worst Moments, Not its Best

In this episode of Yes, And with Avish Parashar, I’m joined by Toni Thomas from Challenger, Gray & Christmas to explore a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: offboarding.While onboarding gets the red carpet treatment, too often the way people exit an organization is abrupt, impersonal, and damaging — to them and to the

Say “Yes, And!” to Offboarding Done Right with Toni Thomas

This week is my birthday—I’m turning 52! And to mark the occasion, I’m sharing something a little different: 52 things I would tell my 22-year-old self.Over the years, I’ve made a lot of mistakes, learned a ton, and picked up a bunch of insights that would’ve helped me back when I was just starting out.

52 Things I Would Tell My 22 Year-Old Self (Birthday Podcast Episode!)

Image credit: IgorFaun“If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning.”-Mark TwainHave you heard that quote?It means that if you have a difficult or unpleasant task you should do it first, when willpower is high, to get it out of the way.It has become a popular

Stop Eating Frogs!

In this episode, I sit down with one of my oldest friends and longtime ExxonMobil leader, Alexander Bolkhovsky, for a deep dive into leadership, motivation, and navigating organizational change. Over his 27-year career with ExxonMobil, Alex has held roles across engineering, technology, sales, and global strategy. But more than the titles, it’s his mindset—curious, adaptable,

Say “Yes, And!” to Long Term Adaptability with Alexander Bolkhovsky