Don’t worry, it’s still us!  We just have a new Itunes and podcast logo. Kurt and Steve discuss the recent news in the Middle East and the conflict between Israel and Hamas.  They discuss the generations of emotion that are…

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After some useless banter about who should be allowed to wear bathing suits, the Fourth of July, and barbeques, Kurt and Steve launch into Episode 48. First, they tackle an article about how word choice reflects somebody’s mood. It doesn’t…

After diving into “Negotiation’s Dirty Deeds” last week, Kurt and Steve continue the discussion by uncovering even more of the underhanded tactics others will use on you while negotiating. Steve takes over today’s “geeky article moment.” In a recent article…

Due to listener demand, Kurt and Steve finally unleash “negotiation’s dirty deeds.” These are underhanded tactics and strategies that others will use against you while negotiating. Before this happens, however, Kurt discusses a recent article about “meeting productivity.” According to…

To start this episode, we lead off with another one of Kurt’s geeky articles. And this study, while strange, is compelling. As it turns out, there is a vast personality difference between dog and cat owners. In addition, cat owners…

Kurt and Steve begin the show by discussing Steve’s recent trip to Dallas and how may pounds he put on from eating too much barbeque. They also discuss Kurt recently celebrating a birthday (happy 70th birthday, Kurt)! This turns into…

Is power different than influence? Absolutely. One can be influential without having a lot of power. But as power increases, it gives you more ability to influence. On this episode, Kurt and Steve discuss some examples of when power is…

You’ve met these people before. The kind of person who has it all together. They’re dressed right. They know how to talk and they seem very knowledgeable. But something just isn’t right. On this episode, Kurt and Steve talk about…