<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><title><![CDATA[Mind the gap with BB Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Short stories on ambition, action and the space inbetween. Practical leadership frameworks for real-life problems, from thirty years inside enterprise companies <br/><br/><a href="https://mindthegapwithbb.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">mindthegapwithbb.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://mindthegapwithbb.substack.com/podcast</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:45:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/9292406.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Banu Baykal]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[Banu Baykal]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[mindthegapwithbb@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/9292406.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>Banu Baykal</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The community I wish I’d had when I became a manager for the first time. Practical leadership frameworks and honest advice for navigating real workplace challenges, built on 30 years in enterprise companies.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Banu Baykal</itunes:name><itunes:email>mindthegapwithbb@substack.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Management"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/9292406/baae721b68fd55f77e936573095d07dd.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Anchor Decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you’re in a moment where everything feels uncertain and you’re questioning your decisions, this the framework will help you </p><p>It’s especially useful for leaders and professionals navigating pressure, helping them stay grounded and avoid making big decisions from the wrong state of mind.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://mindthegapwithbb.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">mindthegapwithbb.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://mindthegapwithbb.substack.com/p/how-to-anchor-decisions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:201497510</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Banu Baykal]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:52:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/201497510/22e66092d43ed0209797ccc105983d75.mp3" length="7809194" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Banu Baykal</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>651</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/9292406/post/201497510/880035721da36c6080d1f00d1c5137d8.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drowning in projects?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Drowning in Projects? </strong>Here’s the venn diagram I use to pick which projects to take — and 3 practicle ways of run projects.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://mindthegapwithbb.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">mindthegapwithbb.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://mindthegapwithbb.substack.com/p/drowning-in-projects-a21</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:201141523</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Banu Baykal]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:37:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/201141523/05f9887f6d790ac580b70ed5dc0174da.mp3" length="8533622" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Banu Baykal</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>711</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/9292406/post/201141523/880035721da36c6080d1f00d1c5137d8.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everyone Agreed. I'm Shocked !]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Everyone Agreed. I'm Shocked ! </strong>If you lead people — or you want to — you have to understand the psychology of commitment. Because the nod in the meeting is the cheapest thing in the room.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://mindthegapwithbb.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">mindthegapwithbb.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://mindthegapwithbb.substack.com/p/everyone-agreed-im-shocked-0aa</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:200939368</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Banu Baykal]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:48:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/200939368/c56bc0aa0d8e04e1a4dcfffbb718cd77.mp3" length="6385729" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Banu Baykal</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>532</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/9292406/post/200939368/880035721da36c6080d1f00d1c5137d8.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best answer was in the room. It just never got said.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Your team already holds the right answer. It just never gets put on the table. Here's the experiment that proves it — and how as a leader I drag the missing fact into the open</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://mindthegapwithbb.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">mindthegapwithbb.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://mindthegapwithbb.substack.com/p/the-best-answer-was-in-the-room-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:200934748</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Banu Baykal]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/200934748/7051f2ad0d546fa663c0bb58e9a928de.mp3" length="5454098" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Banu Baykal</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>454</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/9292406/post/200934748/880035721da36c6080d1f00d1c5137d8.jpg"/></item></channel></rss>