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Our hosts, Alisha and Dylan, explore books, presentations and ideas relating to business strategy, policy and operations.

  1. 3d ago

    Session 65: Discussing The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

    Join Dylan and Alisha as we discuss The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron, a book that offers practical exercises for developing creativity and getting past creative blocks. We discuss writing by hand, making time for play, and why stepping back from work can be essential to creative growth. We also reflect on what it takes to make space for creativity in lives that often revolve around work.

  2. Oct 13

    Session 64: Discussing Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday

    Join Dylan and Alisha as we discuss Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control by Ryan Holiday, a collection of stories about the habits and choices behind achievement. We consider what these examples can teach us about preparation, consistency, and professional improvement, while questioning how easily those lessons translate into everyday business. Along the way, we debate the value of inspirational stories, the role of routines in productivity, and whether this is the kind of book that helps us improve our work or is simply an enjoyable read.

  3. Oct 6

    Session 63: Discussing The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco

    Join Dylan and Alisha as we discuss The Millionaire Fastlane: Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime by MJ DeMarco, and his argument that the traditional path to wealth is keeping people stuck in the Slow Lane. We dive into the Fastlane, scalable businesses, passive income, and DeMarco’s belief that time is more valuable than money. We question whether his path to financial freedom is actually replicable, or if his success depended more on timing and circumstances than he lets on.

  4. Sep 29

    Session 62: Discussing Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

    Join Dylan and Alisha as we discuss Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss with Tahl Raz, a book that transforms lessons from FBI hostage negotiations into practical strategies for communication and conflict. We unpack tactical empathy, calibrated questions, emotional intelligence, and the importance of knowing when to say no—and when not to. We reflect on how these techniques can be applied to business negotiations, difficult conversations, and situations where finding common ground isn't as simple as splitting the difference.

  5. Sep 22

    Session 61: Discussing Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

    Join Dylan and Alisha as we discuss Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets by Nassim Nicholas Taleb and examine how easily we can mistake luck for skill, patterns for certainty, and unexpected outcomes for truly random events. We dive into probability, survivorship bias, investing, and the missing information that can completely change how we interpret an outcome. The conversation leads us to a bigger question: how can understanding uncertainty help us make smarter decisions and better assess risk in business and life?

  6. Sep 15

    Session 60: Discussing Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

    Join Dylan and Alisha as we discuss Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by Austin Kleon, a creative thinking book that challenges the idea that originality means starting from scratch. In this episode, we explore creativity, innovation, inspiration, idea generation, and the importance of taking action. We reflect on how successful ideas build on what came before, why execution matters more than simply having an idea, and how learning from others can fuel creativity in business and life.

  7. Sep 8

    Session 59: Discussing Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy

    Join Dylan and Alisha as we discuss Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy, a practical guide to beating procrastination and improving productivity. In this episode, we unpack time management, prioritization, goal setting, focus, and the habits that help turn intentions into action. We reflect on the difference between procrastination and intentional planning, debate the value of deadlines versus routines, and consider how these principles can help us work more effectively.

  8. Sep 1

    Session 58: Discussing Business Adventures by John Brooks

    Join Dylan and Alisha as we discuss Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street by John Brooks, a business classic that examines some of the biggest corporate successes, failures, and financial events of its time. In this episode, we unpack the Ford Edsel disaster, stock market behavior, trade secrets, taxation, and the business decisions behind stories that helped shape modern markets. We reflect on the timeless lessons these historical cases offer for modern business and whether a book written decades ago still holds up today.

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Our hosts, Alisha and Dylan, explore books, presentations and ideas relating to business strategy, policy and operations.

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  • Creator
    The No Slack Review
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
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