Episodes

Dec. 31, 2023

Revisiting My Conversation with Carlos Whittaker on Sharing Life Beyo…

To ring in 2024 I’m excited to revisit an incredibly encouraging and human conversation I had with Carlos Whittaker earlier in 2023. More often than not “ productivity minded ” people can place too much emphasis on the weeks ...

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Dec. 24, 2023

Revisiting My Conversation with Gretchen Rubin on Discovering How To …

As we wrap up 2023 I wanted to revisit a few conversations over the next two weeks that impacted me most this past year. This week I’m delighted to revisit a really powerful talk with author and podcaster Gretchen Rubin. The ...

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Dec. 17, 2023

Charlie Gilkey on Improving Team Habits and Creating a Better Work En…

This week I was excited to welcome Charlie Gilkey back to the show to talk about his latest book, Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results. Charlie has been on the show before to discuss his previous book ...

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Dec. 10, 2023

Gillian Tietz on The Power of Sobriety and Navigating Dry January

This week I was excited to speak with Gillian Tietz. Gillian is a biochemist, educator, and entrepreneur who, after struggling with alcohol moderation, found productivity and success in sobriety. Gillian is the host of the So...

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Dec. 3, 2023

Josefine Campbell on How to Manage Personal Energy Levels for Busines…

This week I was excited to speak with Josefine Campbell about her new book, Power Barometer: How to Manage Personal Energy for Business Success. Josefine is the founder of Campbell Co, a top leadership consulting firm for mul...

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Nov. 26, 2023

Susan Drumm on The Power of Music to Transform Your Leadership

This week it was my privilege to welcome Susan Drumm for a conversation about her new book, The Leader’s Playlist: Unleash the Power of Music and Neuroscience to Transform Your Leadership and Your Life. In this episode Susan ...

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Nov. 19, 2023

Marc Lesser on Finding Clarity and Compassionate Accountability at Wo…

This week I was excited to speak with Marc Lesser. Marc is a renowned speaker, facilitator, workshop leader, and executive coach. He specializes in integrating mindfulness and emotional intelligence into his presentations and...

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Nov. 12, 2023

William Vanderbloemen on 12 Habits that Separate the Best Leaders fro…

This week I’m excited to bring you a conversation I had with William Vanerbloemen. William is the CEO and founder of Vanerbloemen a leading executive search firm that serves teams with a greater purpose by aligning their peop...

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Nov. 5, 2023

Nick Gray on Building Big Relationships with Small Parties or Gatheri…

This week I was excited to welcome Nick Gray for a really fun conversation about how hosting small parties and gatherings can open the doors for so many networking and business relationships in fun and unexpected ways. Nick i...

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Oct. 29, 2023

Joey Coleman on The Simple Path to Never Losing An Employee Again

This week I’m excited to share my conversation with Joey Coleman. Joey is a renowned customer experience expert who has spent over 20 years in the field, helping organizations create remarkable customer and employee experienc...

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Oct. 22, 2023

Todd Rogers on Why Your Writing Is Likely All Wrong

This week I was excited to speak with Todd Rogers about the new book that he co-authored with Jessica Lasky, Writing for Busy Readers: Communicate More Effectively in the Real World . Todd is a professor of public policy at H...

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Oct. 15, 2023

Mindy Peterson and Erik Fisher on Enhancing Your Life With Music

This week I’m excited to share with you a conversation I had with Mindy Peterson on her podcast Enhance Life with Music . Mindy is a kindred spirit who examines and explores the power of music in our everyday lives. She is pa...

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Oct. 8, 2023

Aytekin Tank on Having an Automation First Mindset

This week it was my privilege to speak with Aytekin Tank about his new book Automate Your Busywork: Do Less, Achieve More, and Save Your Brain for the Big Stuff. Aytekin is the founder and CEO of JotForm , a leading online fo...

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Oct. 1, 2023

Kasia Wezowski on Open Body Language & Compassionate Communication

This week it was my privilege to speak with Kasia Wezowski about body language, leadership, and communication. Kasia, along with her husband Patryk Wezowski, are founders of The Center for Body Language , the world's number o...

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Sept. 24, 2023

Kevin Eikenberry on Designing Your Team For Everyone’s Success

This week I was excited to speak with Kevin Eikenberry about a host of topics revolving around remote working, company culture, and clear communication. Kevin is an expert in communication, collaboration, and cohesion within ...

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Sept. 17, 2023

Shawn Lemon on Transforming Your Digital Workspace From Chaos Into Or…

This week I was really excited to speak with Shawn Lemon about digital organization and decluttering our digital workspaces. Shawn is the founder of The Digital Organizer , a virtual one-on-one coaching platform that transfor...

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Sept. 10, 2023

Chris Sparks on The Correlations Between High Stakes Poker and High L…

This week I was excited to talk with Chris Sparks about all things poker and how the principles of the game can elevate both your professional performance and productivity. Chris is a professional poker player who at one time...

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Sept. 3, 2023

Jon Acuff on His 3-Step Plan to Achieving Your Goals Without Regret

This week it was my privilege to welcome Jon Acuff back to the show to discuss his new book, All It Takes is A Goal: The 3-Step Plan to Ditch Regret and Tap Into Your Massive Potential. Regular listeners to the show are of co...

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Aug. 27, 2023

Justin and Tara Williams on Balancing Work, Family, and Entrepreneurs…

This week I was excited to welcome the dynamic duo of Justin and Tara Williams to the show to talk about family, business, grit and determination, and their advice for business owners and entrepreneurs. Justin and Tara are th...

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Aug. 20, 2023

Jason Silver on Unlocking Big Impact at Work Without the Burnout in L…

This week I was excited to welcome Jason Silver to the show for a preview of his upcoming book Quietly Crushing It: Unlocking Big Impact at Work Without the Burnout in Life. This is a special sneak peek into a book that I thi...

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Aug. 13, 2023

Lauren Gaggioli on Practical Productivity For the Modern Parent

This week I was delighted to welcome my friend of nearly ten years Lauren Gaggioli to the show for a practical and insightful conversation about purpose, parenting, and productivity. Lauren is a dynamic entrepreneur, educator...

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Aug. 6, 2023

Phil Mershon on The Art and Science of Creating Unforgettable Experie…

This week I was really excited to speak with my friend and former colleague Phil Mershon about his new book, Unforgettable: The Art and Science of Creating Memorable Experiences. Phil is the director of experience for Social ...

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July 30, 2023

Anna Dearman Kornick on Mastering Time Management Essentials

This week I’m excited to welcome Anna Dearmon Kornick to the show to discuss her new book Time Management Essentials: The Tools You Need to Maximize Your Attention, Energy, and Productivity. Recently Anna invited me on her po...

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July 23, 2023

Oliver Burkeman on Reclaiming The Humanity in Productivity

This week I’m really excited to share this conversation with Oliver Burkeman. I was inspired by this chat as Oliver is proposing a fresh and humane look at productivity that goes far beyond time management systems and softwar...

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