Best John Norcross and Tricia Conyers Podcasts (2025)

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S5 Ep1: What's Holding YOU Back From Thriving at Work? 30:03

16d ago30:03

30:03

In this episode of the Every Little Model podcast, hosts Tricia and John kick off a new season focused on the importance of personal growth for thriving in the workplace. In this first episode, they discuss the misconception that personal growth is a luxury or irrelevant to professional success, emphasizing that who you are on the inside directly i…

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S4 Ep7 Why Going It Alone Is Killing Your Productivity 32:36

1M ago32:36

32:36

In this episode of the Every Little Model podcast, John and Tricia challenge the conventional notion that productivity is a solo endeavor. They explore the significant role that community plays in enhancing productivity. Discussing various elements like accountability, co-working spaces, and the profound concept of 'communitas,' they underscore how…

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S4 Ep6 The Emotions That Kill Your Productivity (and how to hack them) 38:23

3M ago38:23

38:23

In this episode of the Every Little Model podcast, hosts John and Tricia delve into the impact of emotions on productivity. They challenge the belief that emotions are detrimental to productivity and should be suppressed in work settings, and they share stories illustrating how emotions, both positive and negative, influence personal and organizati…

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S4 Ep5 - How Your Thinking Is Sabotaging Your Productivity 32:42

4M ago32:42

32:42

In this episode of the Every Little Model podcast, hosts John and Tricia delve into the impact of mindsets on personal productivity. Key topics include the influence of self-labels, the importance of reframing negative thoughts and the role of experience in shaping beliefs. Follow us on LinkedIn for visuals from this episode and all our episodes. L…

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S4 Ep4 - Why You’re Always Tired (And What It Means for Your Productivity) 35:07

5M ago35:07

35:07

In this episode of the Every Little Model podcast, hosts John and Tricia delve into the connection between energy and productivity. They discuss various aspects of energy management, including sources of energy, the impact of environment and teamwork, as well as the societal obsession with busyness and the 'burnt out hero' archetype. Follow us on L…

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S4 Ep3 - The Secret Weapon for Productivity You’re Overlooking 28:56

6M ago28:56

28:56

In this episode of 'Every Little Model' podcast, hosts John and Tricia explore the intricate connections between habits, rituals, practices, routines, and patterns. They debate how these concepts often overlap but can hold distinct meanings based on intentionality. The episode raises questions about the value of disrupting defaults to cultivate mor…

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S4 Ep2 - Why the Way YOU Think About Your Time Is All Wrong 39:20

7M ago39:20

39:20

In this episode of the Every Little Model podcast, hosts John and Tricia explore the intricacies of time management. They discuss some of the common beliefs about time, the impact of control versus choice, and practical strategies for managing time effectively. They touch on time management techniques like the Pomodoro Technique, calendar managemen…

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S4 Ep1 - What YOU get wrong with GOALS 27:40

8M ago27:40

27:40

In this episode, John and Tricia explore goals and goal setting and how traditional ways of goal setting lead us astray. Follow us on LINKED IN for visuals of models from the podcast https://www.linkedin.com/company/every-little-model-podcast/?viewAsMember=true

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S3 Ep9 – Why Your Brain Fears Change (And What to Do About It) 18:07

8M ago18:07

18:07

In this episode, John explores the SCARF model by David Rock with leadership and organizational coach Rachelle Thauren. They discuss how this model helps us to navigate change AND social situations. Follow us on LINKED IN for visuals of models from the podcast https://www.linkedin.com/company/every-little-model-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Connect wi…

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S3 Ep8 – What People Know About You That You Do Not 22:18

10M ago22:18

22:18

In this episode, John explores the JOHARI Window with facilitator Robin Parsons. They discuss how this model helps teams learn, explore, and problem-solve together. Follow us on LINKED IN for visuals of models from the podcast https://www.linkedin.com/company/every-little-model-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Connect with Robin https://www.linkedin.com/…

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Bonus Episode: How to Think About the Future 7:46

10M ago7:46

7:46

How do we move through our present to step into and create better or more desirable futures? How do we position ourselves in order to realize our potential as agents of change in our organizations … and our world? Every Little Model co-host John Norcross shares his thoughts on how to think about the future using Bill Sharpe’s Three Horizons framewo…

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S3 Ep7 – Why Getting Teams to Agree Feels So Hard (And How to Push Through) 15:35

11M ago15:35

15:35

In this episode, Tricia explores some of the dynamics of the GROAN Zone model by Sam Kaner, a model that is helpful in consensus decision making with groups. Follow us on LINKED IN for visuals of models from the podcast https://www.linkedin.com/company/every-little-model-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Additional Resources Download the ten steps in the …

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S3 Ep6 – Communication Is Not As Difficult As You Think 39:45

12M ago39:45

39:45

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the LARA model with Lisa Harris. They discuss why it is an effective tool for communication. LARA stands for Listen Affirm Respond Ask questions OR Add information. Download the model and transcript here Lisa Harris Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabrandtharris/ 10 Components of a Thinking Environmen…

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S3 Ep5 – The Simple DiSC That Explains A Lot About You 27:24

1y ago27:24

27:24

In this episode, John and featured guest Nisha Gupta explore the DiSC behavioral model. They discuss why it is an important and powerful tool for understanding and improving communications and interactions. Download the model and transcript here Follow Us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/everylittlemodel/ Download the Every Little Model APP h…

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S3 Ep4 – The Secret To Conversations That Leave Others Feeling Heard 30:17

1y ago30:17

30:17

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the Inquiry, Acknowledgement & Advocacy model. They discuss why it is important to encourage yourself to inquire into others perspectives to acknowledge different viewpoints and recognize when we need to advocate for our own thoughts. Download the model and the episode transcript here Follow Us on Instagram …

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Bonus Episode! 4:32

1y ago4:32

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S3 Ep3 – How the World’s Best Coaches Help You GROW 42:43

1y ago42:43

42:43

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the GROW model with executive and team coach, consultant and speaker Georgina Terry Cowan. They discuss why breaking the defaults is so important to help people tap into their desires and to think about what feels right for them and how they can go after it. Download the model and the episode transcript here…

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S3 Ep2 – The Feedback Formula That Works 31:42

1+ y ago31:42

31:42

In this episode, John and Tricia explore Feedback and Feedforward along with the SBI Model. They kick off the new season with what they are calling "Swiss Army Knife" models, the essential multi purpose go to models that you carry around to help you make better interventions in the organizations you find yourselves interacting with. They discuss wh…

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S3 Ep1 – Why Some People Stay Motivated (And Others Burn Out) 29:54

1+ y ago29:54

29:54

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the Cycle of Motivation model. They discuss the negative vicious cycles and the positive virtuous cycles of motivation and the importance of unleashing potential in others. Download the model and the episode transcript here Follow Us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/everylittlemodel/ Download the Every…

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S2 Episode 16- Recap on Year 15:29

1+ y ago15:29

15:29

In this episode, John and Tricia reflect on the year and discuss what they did, what they learned, and what it has inspired for them as they look ahead to the next season of the podcast. Follow Us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/everylittlemodel/ Download the Every Little Model APP here https://everylittlemodel.glideapp.io/dl/6471c6…

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S2 Ep15 – Why Your Big Vision Keeps Falling Apart (And How to Fix It) 32:54

1+ y ago32:54

32:54

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the Vision-Alignment-Execution framework with executive leadership coach Ellyn McKay. In particular, they discuss how this framework helps women leaders craft a vision, build alignment, and bring it to life by growing follower-ship that champions the execution of that vision. Download the model and the episo…

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S2 Ep14 – How Smart People Answer Tough Questions 40:39

1+ y ago40:39

40:39

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the AQ Framework with author of Answer Intelligence Dr. Brian Glibkowski. They discuss the different types of answers and how it helps leaders to communicate better and become sublime. Download the model and the episode transcript here Learn more about Answer Intelligence here www.RaiseYourAQ.com Connect wit…

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S2 Ep13 – The 6 Leadership Habits That Make or Break Your Leadership 33:34

1+ y ago33:34

33:34

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the 6 Pillars of Leadership with development coach Enrico Biscaro. They discuss how it helps leaders to turn their business around and boost morale within their work place. Download the model and the episode transcript here Learn more about Enrico www.resonancestories.com enricobi.com Connect with Enrico htt…

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S2 Ep12 – Why Some Teams Thrive With Strengths (And Others Crash and Burn) 36:15

1+ y ago36:15

36:15

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the TISC model with an executive coach, and high performing team facilitator Joanna Wiesinger. They discuss how it helps leaders and their teams thrive and make better contributions by leveraging their strengths. Download the model and the episode transcript here Learn More About Joanna's Strength Based Lead…

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S2 Ep11 – The Secret Spark That Facilitators Use in Workshops 41:43

1+ y ago41:43

41:43

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the SPARK Framework with consultant, facilitator Leanne Hughes. They discuss how it helps facilitators pay attention to what goes into their workshops and how they should go about planning them. Download the model and the episode transcript here Connect with Leanne https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannehughes/ F…

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S2 Ep10 – Why Most Meetings Suck (And How to Fix Yours Fast) 38:38

1+ y ago38:38

38:38

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the Meeting Ladder. They discuss the importance of meetings and organizations and how each step influences our ability to be able to achieve our desired results and new levels of performance. Download the model and the episode transcript here Follow Us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/everylittlemodel/…

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S2 Ep9 – How Leaders Unknowingly Influence and Sabotage Their Teams (And What to Do Instead) 34:00

1+ y ago34:00

34:00

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the Shadow of a Leader with an organizational change consultant Julie Gray. They discuss how it helps leaders to build self awareness and recognize that how they behave casts a shadow within their organization. Download the model and the episode transcript here Connect with Julie https://www.linkedin.com/in/…

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S2 Ep8 – The 4 Stages Every Team Goes Through (And How to Navigate Them) 24:18

2y ago24:18

24:18

In this episode John and explores the Stages of Team Development with facilitator Robin Parsons. They discuss how these stages help teams navigate their journey towards high performance and success. Download the model and the episode transcript here Learn more about the Stages of Team Development here https://www.parsonsdialogue.com/ Connect with R…

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S2 Ep7 – The Thinking Practice That Separates Good Leaders from Great Ones 54:43

2y ago54:43

54:43

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the Ten Components of the Thinking Environment with Jane Adshead-Grant and Maryse Barak. They discuss how these ten components help us to shape positive work environments. Download the model and the episode transcript here. Learn more about the Ten Components and Time to Think here https://www.timetothink.co…

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S2 Ep6 – The Inspiration Behind Inspiration: Why Some Ideas Stick and Others Don’t 30:47

2y ago30:47

30:47

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the use of metaphors in organizational change. They discuss the importance of finding the right metaphor and the impact it can have on helping people make sense of their change efforts. Download the model and the episode transcript here. Sign Up for our 5-Day Change Catalyst Challenge https://signup.islandin…

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S2 Ep5 – The 4 Moments That Make or Break Change 33:32

2y ago33:32

33:32

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the 4 Transitional Moments in a Change Journey. They discuss how this model helps guide people in leading change, build awareness around the challenges of a change journey and provide inspiration to help leaders navigate the uncertainty of change. Download the model and the episode transcript here. Sign Up f…

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Debrief of the ITSO Matrix 5:04

2y ago5:04

5:04

Co-hosts Tricia and John debrief a podcast with Dr. Dan Dworkis to discuss the insights and techniques that he has about making decisions under pressure and how he prepares himself to be able to function better in high pressure situations. Download the model and the episode transcript here https://episodes.everylittlemodel.com/s2ep4 Download the Ev…

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S2 Ep4 – How High-Stakes Professionals Make Decisions In High Pressure Environments (And What You Can Learn from Them) 34:47

2y ago34:47

34:47

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the ITSO Matrix created by Dr. Dan Dworkis. They discuss how this model helps people make decisions under pressure and understand how they need to prepare themselves and their organizations to be able to function better under high pressure situations. Download the model and the episode transcript here https:…

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S2 Ep3 – There is A Brain Bigger Than Yours (and How to Tap Into It) 26:51

2y ago26:51

26:51

In this episode, John and Tricia explore The Bigger Brain model created by John Norcross & Tricia Conyers. They discuss how this model allows us to position a number of tools, applications and technologies that help us tap into our greater intelligence. Download the model and the episode transcript here. Download the Every Little Model APP here htt…

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S2 Ep2 – Why One-Size-Fits-All Leadership Doesn’t Work (And What to Do Instead) 35:26

2+ y ago35:26

35:26

In this episode, Tricia and Gillian explore the Situational Leadership model created by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard; they discuss how this model helps leaders adopt different approaches based on an individual's competence and commitment. Download the model and the episode transcript here. Download the Every Little Model APP here https://everylitt…

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BONUS EPISODE Reflections on Conversation with Kelvy Bird 3:22

2+ y ago3:22

3:22

Co-hosts Tricia and John debrief a podcast with Kelvy Bird to discuss the insights and techniques that she has about the world of scribing and how she engages in conversations and turns it into visuals. Download the model and the episode transcript here. Download the Every Little MNodel APP here https://everylittlemodel.glideapp.io/dl/6471c6…

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S2 Ep1 – How Visual Thinking Unlocks Creativity and Better Everything 36:53

2+ y ago36:53

36:53

In this episode, John and Tricia explore visuals with Kelvy Bird. They discuss how she translates meeting content into visual content by listening to a conversation. Download the model and the episode transcript here. Download the Every Little Model APP here https://everylittlemodel.glideapp.io/dl/6471c6…

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Happy New Year! 4:24

2+ y ago4:24

4:24

Happy New Year everyone!! We would like to start off the new year with this bonus episode in which we discuss what's to come in season 2 of the Every Little Model Podcast. Download the Every Little Model APP here https://everylittlemodel.glideapp.io/dl/6471c6

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Every Little Model App 5:30

2+ y ago5:30

5:30

Co-hosts John and Tricia share their new app with all the models they've talked about on the podcast. Link to ELM app: http://everylittlemodel.glideapp.io/

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Looking Back at ELM First Year 15:16

2+ y ago15:16

15:16

Co-hosts John and Tricia discuss their original intentions for the podcast and debrief on how their first season went with one another. They talk about all the guests they've featured and their favourite models they've discussed throughout the year.

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Bonus Ep: Debrief MOS Elise Keith 5:00

2+ y ago5:00

5:00

Co-hosts Tricia and John debrief a podcast with Elise Keith to discuss the insights and techniques that she has about the world of designing better ways of gathering and interacting, and the components necessary for a high performing meeting operating system.

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S1 Ep9 – How Your Meetings Have Made A Mess In Your Organization 37:35

2+ y ago37:35

37:35

In this episode, John and Tricia talk with guest, Elise Keith to explore the MOS (Meeting Operating System). They discuss insights and techniques about the world of designing better ways of gathering and interacting. Download the model and the episode transcript here. Resources https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisekeith/ https://www.lucidmeetings.com/ …

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S1 Ep8 – The 6 Roles That Change-Makers Have To Play 33:20

2+ y ago33:20

33:20

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the 6 Roles of a Change Agent created by John Norcross. They discuss how this model is used to help businesses set up their own internal continuous improvement and change management organization to be less reliant on external consultants and other outside resources. Download the model and the episode transcr…

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BONUS Ep: Community Change and Influence 8:10

2+ y ago8:10

8:10

Stepping outside of the world of business and organizational change, co-host John talks about working with community change agents and shares a framework relevant to groups looking to influence local government.By John Norcross and Tricia Conyers

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S1 Ep7 – The Path to Mastering Any Skill (Even If You Suck at First) 30:50

2+ y ago30:50

30:50

In this episode, John and Tricia talk with guest Paul Dreyer to explore an enhanced version of the Conscious Competence Ladder. They discuss the difference between expertise and mastery and how individuals can work up the ladder to become unconsciously competent. Download the model and the episode transcript here.…

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BONUS Ep: How models shape leaders 6:13

2+ y ago6:13

6:13

Co-host Tricia talks about how models shape leaders.By John Norcross and Tricia Conyers

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S1 Ep6 – Why Some People Keep Winning (And How to Join The Cycle of Success) 29:42

2+ y ago29:42

29:42

In this episode, John and Tricia explore the Cycle of Success created by Daniel Kim. They discuss how this model is a systems model and how it is important in organizational learning and performance momentum. Download the model and the episode transcript here.By Daniel Kim

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BONUS Ep: The Strange Things That Models Do 5:46

3y ago5:46

5:46

Co-host John talks about some of the strange things that models do.By John Norcross and Tricia Conyers

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S1 Ep5 – What REALLY Drives You And Your Team Mates 43:24

3y ago43:24

43:24

In this episode John and Tricia talk with guest, Rich Dec and explore the Motive Spectrum by Vega Factor. Tune in to hear about organizations and leaders use this model to shift their cultures and their personal leadership style. Download the model and the episode transcript here. Show Notes: HBR article How Company Culture Shapes Employee Motivati…