Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And"

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Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And" on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.

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Getting to Yes, And… | Colin Fisher – ‘The Secret Power of Groups’

Kelly welcomes Professor Colin Fisher back to the podcast to discuss his new book, “The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups.” “We’re living in an age of unprecedented individualism.” “Groups that look outward adapt faster to an ever-changing world.” “Tolerated deviants can’t dissent on every issue.”
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Getting to Yes, And… | Maryellen MacDonald – ‘The Science of Talking’

Kelly talks to Maryellen MacDonald, a cognitive scientist with a focus on psycholinguistics, the study of how we comprehend, produce, and learn languages. Her new book is called, “More Than Words: How Talking Sharpens the Mind and Shapes Our World.” “Both researchers and the popular media don’t talk much about talking.” “Talking doesn’t just let us communicate. It […]
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Getting to Yes, And… | Martin Dubin – ‘Leadership Blindspots’

Kelly talks to Martin Dubin, a clinical psychologist, serial entrepreneur, business coach, and adviser to C-suite executives and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, about his new book: “Blindspotting: How to See What’s Holding You Back as a Leader.” “Things go well until they don’t.” “We are not as self-aware as we believe.” “Your identity is the least fixed […]
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Getting to Yes, And… | Maya Smart – ‘The Reading Crisis in America’

Kelly talks to educator Maya Smart about her new book “Reading for Our Lives: The Urgency of Early Literacy and the Action Plan to Help Your Child.” “Alarms ring; they don’t teach. And often when an alarm rings for too long, we tune it out.” “Spoken words are the precursor of all precursors to reading.” “Praise the […]
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Getting to Yes, And… | Keir Graff – ‘Murder, Music, Magic and More in Chicago’

Kelly digs in with author Keir Graff, who has written a new book about a legendary building in the Windy City, “Chicago’s Fine Arts Building: Music, Magic and Murder.” “All passes – Art alone endures.” “You’ll feel as you’ve just stepped out of a time machine.” “Let the building haunt you; it’s a place where you can feel […]
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Getting to Yes, And… | Dr. Adam Dorsay – ‘The Vital Role of Connection’

Kelly talks with psychologist Dr. Adam Dorsay about how connection is our path to a happy and meaningful life. Adam’s latest book is Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection and Live the Life You Love. “Connection is vital for life.” “Our brains are wired for fear.” “Time is our most nonrenewable […]
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Getting to Yes, and… | Shannon Watts – ‘Finding Your Fire’

Kelly welcomes Shannon Watts back to the podcast. The founder of Moms Demand Action has a new book: “Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age.” “Happiness is a temporary state, not a life goal.” “Women’s desires are hijacked by their obligations.” “Your fire starts where […]
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Getting to Yes, And… | Gary Noesner – ‘Lessons From an FBI Hostage Negotiator’

Kelly talks to Gary Noesner, a legendary agent who changed the way hostage negotiation was taught and implemented at the FBI. His book is “Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator” “Before we can influence others we must first listen and understand.” “Listening is the cheapest concession we can ever make.” “Managing a […]

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62 Ratings

Whoa, he’s a pro!

02/20/2022

ratsofNIMH

The host, Kelly Leonard, isn’t just the Mac Daddy Godfather of Second City, he’s actually a behavioral scientist. Doing research with some of the top academics in their fields. He knows everything and everyone! Oh and his own book, YES, AND, is the bomb!!
Thought-provoking and sticks with you

08/31/2021

savvy_entrepreneur

I love this show! It’s both thought-provoking and often unexpectedly funny. Always informative, interesting and great topics covered. Really enjoy every episode.
Favorite podcast, period.

01/10/2019

HMSScott

As the co-founder of a three-decades old media production company, an ensemble member in a Tony winning theater company and an active arts advocate, GETTING TO YES AND informs every aspect of my life and is at the top of my "must-listen" list. The show, the guests and host Kelly Leonard are steeped in humility, intelligence, vulnerability, wit and genuine collaborative spirit. Every week, GETTING TO YES AND changes the course of my life a little bit, offering me new ways to think, inviting me to adapt new perspectives, and inspiring me to take more thoughtful approaches to my work and life. And it's FUN. Subscribe, and right now.
Interning Guests, Challenging Ideas

10/18/2018

BreenieAhearn

I had the pleasure of meeting Kelly Leonard at the Chief Learning Officer Symposium in the spring of 2018 where he was a keynote speaker. He’s funny, interesting and a great story teller. His podcast challenges my thinking. I appreciate how thoroughly prepared he is with every episode. It’s apparent he reads each guest’s book and has very thoughtful questions based on what he learned and what he learns during the conversation.