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

Nov 28, 2025
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.
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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 14, 2025
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.
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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

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.
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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

Oct 17, 2025
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.
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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

Oct 10, 2025
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.
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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

Oct 3, 2025
Oct 3, 2025
4 min
The spotlight burns a bit bright for some. Gary and Brad discuss how to get more from introverted teammates.
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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

Sep 26, 2025
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.
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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

Sep 19, 2025
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?
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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

Sep 12, 2025
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.
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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

Sep 5, 2025
Sep 5, 2025
4 min
Agenda fatigue? Milquetoast beginnings? Gary and Brad talk opening hooks and why it's important to grab 'em early.
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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

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