Perception Beats Perfection | Laura Huang
Why do some people stand out and get ahead—even when they’re not the most qualified? In this episode, AJ and Johnny sit down with Harvard professor and author Laura Huang to unpack the hidden force sh...
4 Aug 20251h 12min
Why ‘Always Be Closing’ Is Killing Your Network [Social Intelligence Brief]
If you dread networking events, this episode explains why — and how to flip the script. AJ and Johnny break down the toxic "always be closing" mindset and show how high performers actually build deep ...
31 Jul 202517min
How to Defuse Any Situation | Gary Noesner
Former FBI crisis negotiator Gary Noesner joins AJ and Johnny to unpack what it means to lead—and survive—under pressure. With over 30 years of field experience in prison riots, armed standoffs, and e...
28 Jul 202555min
The Secret Purpose of Small Talk (and How to Use It to Build Instant Connection) [Social Intelligence Brief]
Most people dread small talk. But in this episode of Social Intelligence, AJ and Johnny explain why it’s not about the weather, jobs, or generic questions—it’s about emotional connection. Discover the...
24 Jul 202522min
You’ve Been Lied To About Growth | Howard Falco
What does it really mean to reclaim your power? In this deep and grounded episode of Social Intelligence, AJ and Johnny talk with transformation coach Howard Falco about why so many men feel off-track...
21 Jul 20251h
The Social Gravity Effect [Social Intelligence Brief]
Why do some people walk into a room and instantly attract attention, introductions, and opportunities—while others grind endlessly and get ignored? In this episode of Social Intelligence, AJ and Johnn...
17 Jul 202517min
Self-Talk That Actually Works | Jay Heinrichs
What if the key to change isn’t willpower—but persuasion? In this episode of Social Intelligence, AJ Harbinger and Johnny Dzubak sit down with Jay Heinrichs, bestselling author and renowned rhetoric e...
14 Jul 20251h
From Likable to Influential: The 3C Method [Social Intelligence Brief]
Do people like you… but never seem to respect you? In this episode of Social Intelligence, AJ Harbinger and Johnny Dzubak reveal the hidden social trap of being “too agreeable.” While it might seem li...
10 Jul 202516min
