Fishbowl Fridays

Every Friday, G. Riley Mills and Brad Lawrence from Pinnacle Performance Company answer your pressing communication questions!

Episodes

Nov 28, 2025

3 min

How do you stay on the same page when the playbook keeps getting rewritten? Gary and Brad break down the challenge of aligning during change events and offer some tips.
Want to know more? Check us out!
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Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here!
https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2
For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below!
https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book

Nov 28, 2025

3 min

Nov 14, 2025

3 min

What do you do when you have a mountain of metrics and your slides need a sherpa? The guys talk the importance of simplicity and why less (data) is more.
Want to know more? Check us out!
https://linktr.ee/pinperco
Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here!
https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2
For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below!
https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book

Nov 14, 2025

3 min

The Annual Review

Oct 31, 2025

Oct 31, 2025

5 min

Who doesn't love to give and receive feedback? Most people, actually. G and Brad discuss how to turn an event we dread into something positive.
Want to know more? Check us out!
https://linktr.ee/pinperco
Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here!
https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2
For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below!
https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book

Oct 31, 2025

5 min

Oct 17, 2025

7 min

In the final part of our Synergy and Sparks interview, Brad and Gary discuss the sixth and final pillar of Modern Leadership, Connection.
 
Want to know more? Check us out!
https://linktr.ee/pinperco
 
Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here!
https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2
 
For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book
 

Oct 17, 2025

7 min

Oct 10, 2025

6 min

In part 6 of our Synergy and Sparks interview, Brad and Gary discuss the fifth of 6 pillars of Modern Leadership, Collaboration.
 
Want to know more? Check us out!
https://linktr.ee/pinperco
 
Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here!
https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2
 
For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book
 

Oct 10, 2025

6 min

Oct 3, 2025

4 min

The spotlight burns a bit bright for some. Gary and Brad discuss how to get more from introverted teammates.
 
Want to know more? Check us out!
https://linktr.ee/pinperco
 
Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here!
https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2
 
For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book
 

Oct 3, 2025

4 min

Sep 26, 2025

8 min

In part 5 of our Synergy and Sparks interview, Brad and Gary discuss the fourth of 6 pillars of Modern Leadership, Storytelling.
 
Want to know more? Check us out!
https://linktr.ee/pinperco
 
Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here!
https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2
 
For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book
 

Sep 26, 2025

8 min

Sep 19, 2025

5 min

Ghosted by a stakeholder after a meeting? Why does that happen, and how can we get them to commit to the bit?
 
Want to know more? Check us out!
https://linktr.ee/pinperco
 
Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here!
https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2
 
For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book
 

Sep 19, 2025

5 min

Sep 12, 2025

6 min

In part 4 of our Synergy and Sparks interview, Brad and Gary discuss the third of 6 pillars of Modern Leadership, Influence.
 
Want to know more? Check us out!
https://linktr.ee/pinperco
 
Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here!
https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2
 
For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book
 

Sep 12, 2025

6 min

Sep 5, 2025

4 min

Agenda fatigue? Milquetoast beginnings? Gary and Brad talk opening hooks and why it's important to grab 'em early.
 
Want to know more? Check us out!
https://linktr.ee/pinperco
 
Also, check out Gary's new book Synergy and Sparks here!
https://a.co/d/5uT5WV2
 
For more information on Synergy and Sparks, check out the link below! https://www.pinper.com/synergyandsparks/book
 

Sep 5, 2025

4 min

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