Gary Morton reveals the key ingredients to the “secret sauce” allowing teams to be at the top 1% of their fields. You’ll Learn: 1) The first steps toward achieving clarity of purpose 2) How to spark empowered obsession in your team 3) Guidelines for unleashing your group’s creativity About Gary Gary Morton graduated from West Point with honors and had a five-year career as a tank officer, the highlight of which was being part of an extraordinary unit that achieved unprecedented results at the US...
Nov 09, 2017•41 min
Fellow podcaster Donald Kelly reveals keys to being more persuasive, building influence, and hustling everyday. You'll Learn: Principles of sales that everyone can use to become more influential Two strategies to overcome the fear of rejection Approaches for making an effective cold call or email About Donald: Donald Kelly evangelizes effective ways for salespeople and entrepreneurs to find more qualified prospects, close more deals and make more money. He does this through motivating sales trai...
Nov 08, 2017•48 min
Health entrepreneur Cate Stillman shares wisdom on how you can inject more energy in your day to day to become more productive. You’ll Learn: 1) A small tweak in your eating habits that makes you feel much better the next day 2) Why and how to deliver a self-massage 3) How reducing stimulation leads to increasing energy About Cate Cate empowers thrive-seekers to uplevel their health, their careers, and their lives in real time. She also teaches wellness pros to grow their impact and their income...
Nov 05, 2017•41 min
Kelly Hoey dismantles networking misconceptions and share how you can make connections effectively. You’ll Learn: 1) Why networking is more important now than ever before 2) How to come up with better ice breakers than the weather 3) How to present yourself optimally on social media About Kelly J. Kelly Hoey is a writer, investor, connector and networking expert, lauded everywhere from Forbes (“1 of 5 Women Changing the World of VC/Entrepreneurship”) to Fast Company (“25 Smartest Women On Twitte...
Nov 02, 2017•40 min
Communications expert Julian Treasure shares the best practices of speaking, listening, and good sound for effective communication. You'll Learn: The primary filters people listen through How to develop it a powerful voice The RASA framework for a more engaging conversation About Julian: Julian is a sound and communication expert. He travels the world training people to listen better and create healthier sound. He is author of the books How to be Heard and Sound Business. Julian’s five TED talks...
Nov 01, 2017•44 min
Famed executive coach Annie McKee makes the case linking increased happiness to increased work performance…and shows how to improve both at once. You’ll Learn: Best practices for more happiness at work How following your “shoulds” can undermine happiness Key clues to help discern when something’s wrong at work About Annie Dr. Annie McKee is a Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania where she teaches and is the Director of the PennCLO Executive Doctoral Program. She is the bestselling coa...
Oct 29, 2017•29 min
Paychecks and Balances Podcast hosts Rich Jones and Marcus Garrett share some of their biggest money lessons learned from guests, experiences, and past mistakes. You'll Learn: Pro-tips on getting hired for your dream job The critical thing to do before sealing the deal on your new job Why 90% of people become stagnant in their career by age 45… and how to avoid that About Rich & Marcus: Rich Jones, along with Marcus Garrett, co-host Paychecks & Balances, a funformative podcast covering w...
Oct 27, 2017•51 min
Journalist Celeste Headlee breaks down the steps towards being a better conversationalist. You'll Learn: The top ways to have better conversations The myths you believe about good listening An eye-opening way to find out your bad habits as a conversationalist About Celeste: Celeste Headlee, Public Broadcast Radio Show Host, and Author of Heard Mentality and We Need To Talk. Celeste Headlee is the host of "On Second Thought" at Georgia Public Broadcasting in Atlanta and has been a host and corres...
Oct 25, 2017•37 min
Hollywood psychotherapist Barry Michels talks about dealing with failure and how to bounce back even stronger. You’ll Learn: 1) How to identify and defeat your inner saboteur 2) An approach to getting over energy speed bumps 3) How to bounce back faster from failures About Barry Barry Michels has a B.A. from Harvard, a law degree from University of California, Berkeley, and an MSW from the University of Southern California. He has been in private practice as a psychotherapist in Los Angeles sinc...
Oct 22, 2017•51 min
Marlene Chism shares how to master resentment and frustration…along with best practices for channeling the the energy of anger. You’ll Learn: 1) How feelings of resentment and frustration indicate a lack of clarity 2) The valuable message and energy embedded within anger 3) The “Release Resistance” process to better handle anger About Marlene Marlene Chism is a consultant and international speaker whose personal passion is to help people discover, develop and deliver their gifts to the world She...
Oct 19, 2017•38 min
Positive psychologist Louisa Jewell discusses ways to become more confident and eliminate self-doubt to be able to pursue bigger goals. You’ll Learn: 1) How self-doubt holds us back 2) The mindset that prevents failures from impacting your self-esteem 3) Best practices for boosting your self-confidence About Louisa Louisa Jewell is a speaker, author, and Canada’s leading expert on the topic of positive psychology who has facilitated thousands of people towards greater flourishing, both at work a...
Oct 17, 2017•42 min
Kristen Berndt acquired the job she’s wanted for a decade–United Airline’s Manager of Baggage Planning–and shares her unorthodox approach to getting it. You’ll Learn: 1) How to let the world know what you want…and keep in touch with the critical contacts 2) A mindset that will give you back a third of your day 3) How to nail interviews with the classic STAR framework About Kristen Kristen Berndt is the Manager of Baggage Planning at United Airlines. When Kristen was 19 years old, she determined ...
Oct 15, 2017•33 min
Nate Regier shows how to tap into the positive powers of conflict and openness to effectively deal with drama. You’ll Learn: 1) A useful, low-intensity definition of conflict 2) The four-step ORPO formula for productive conflicts 3) How upfront openness about motives can change everything About Nate Nate Regier, Ph.D., is CEO and cofounding owner of Next Element, a global leadership training and certification firm specializing in communication and conflict skills. He’s an expert in social-emotio...
Oct 12, 2017•40 min
Anne Bogel provides a whirlwind tour across leading personality frameworks, providing tips on how to apply these insights along the way. You'll Learn: How the Myers-Briggs, StrengthsFinder, Enneagram, Five Love Languages, highly sensitive people enlighten you in their own ways How to use personality types to better your relationships Dangers of abusing personality frameworks About Anne: Anne is a resident blogger, bookworm, and big-question-asker at Modern Mrs. Darcy. She wrote Reading People, w...
Oct 11, 2017•29 min
Molly Beck shares a quick and easy formula for reaching out new people who can help you achieve your goals. You'll Learn: The two components required to become an influencer The four types of reach outs--with benchmark response rates How to make awesome subject lines to get more email responses About Molly: Molly is the founder of podcast creation site Messy Bun; the creator of the lifestyle blog Smart, Pretty & Awkward; and a marketing expert who has provided digital strategies for numerous...
Oct 06, 2017•36 min
Dorie Clark outlines how to flourish amid office politics by using electoral campaign strategies. You'll Learn: How to create a campaign plan for your career The power mapping approach to smarter people decisions A genius tactic for highlighting your achievements without sounding boastful About Dorie: Dorie Clark is an Adjunct Professor of Business Administration at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the author of Reinventing You and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book ...
Oct 04, 2017•38 min
Morra Aarons-Mele provides tips for the ambitious introvert to succeed at work and strategies on how extroverts and introverts can best work together. You’ll Learn: 1) How introverts are fabulous secret weapons at work 2) The false assumptions people make about introverts 3) How extroverts and introverts can work best together About Morra Morra Aarons-Mele is the founder of award winning social impact agency Women Online and its database of women influencers, The Mission List. She is an Internet...
Oct 01, 2017•39 min
Jennifer Riel illustrates how successful thinkers can create great choices rather than tolerate unacceptable trade-offs via her practical methodology for implementing integrated thinking. You’ll Learn: 1) Why you should fall in love with opposing approaches to solving a problem 2) How to hold two approaches in tension to discover optimal solutions 3) The three questions to creating better answers About Jennifer Jennifer Riel is an adjunct professor at the Rotman School of Management, University ...
Sep 28, 2017•53 min
Professor Tina Seelig talks about the critical components, principles, and tactics for bringing ideas into your imagination and out into the world. You'll Learn: The two requirements of imagination How to generate many new solutions via framing and reframing The argument for brainstorming About Tina: Tina Seelig is Professor of the Practice in Stanford University’s Department of Management Science and Engineering, and is a faculty director of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program. She teaches...
Sep 27, 2017•46 min
Quest Nutrition founder Tom Bilyeu shows how to get better at anything by having crystal clear goals, a growth mindset, and powerful systems. You'll Learn: The WOOP process for figuring out if you should persist or quit How to make the switch from discovering to developing your passion Why identity drives behavior and not the other way around About Tom: Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of 2014 Inc. 500 company Quest Nutrition — a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion — and the co-founder and hos...
Sep 25, 2017•43 min
Award-winning filmmaker Vern Oakley shares his wisdom for connecting more sincerely whether you’re speaking on video or live. You’ll Learn: 1) How breathing helps you release fear 2) The optimal mindset for delivering a presentation 3) The essential question to answer when designing your communication About Vern A veteran filmmaker, teacher, speaker, and industry thought leader, Vern Oakley has been helping institutions and leaders connect with and mobilize their tribes through soul expression a...
Sep 21, 2017•37 min
Harvard Business Review editor Dan McGinn applies techniques from athletes, musicians, the military, and more to get yourself psyched for success. You'll Learn: How to amp up confidence and dial down anxiety How to psych yourself up with your own “greatest hits” The best pump up music there is About Daniel: Daniel McGinn is a senior editor at Harvard Business Review, where he edits the IdeaWatch and How I Did It sections, manages the magazine’s annual Best Performing CEOs in the World ranking, a...
Sep 20, 2017•39 min
Mother and daughter team Lisa and Elizabeth McLeod share their mindset of taking the reins and leading yourself towards meaningful success at work. You’ll Learn: 1) Key questions to ask yourself for better self-assessment 2) A mindset that will make you enjoy your job more 3) Why to view your peers as colleagues instead of competitors About Lisa & Elizabeth Lisa McLeod is a keynote speaker, author, and consultant who espouses the “noble purpose” approach. She has served clients ranging from ...
Sep 17, 2017•39 min
Craig Ross explains what is required in order to do big things and how teams can attain epic impact. You’ll Learn: 1) The 3 decisions required in order to do big things 2) The 3 enemies of fulfillment 3) How to guide the energy of your team toward achieving big things About Craig Craig W. Ross is a facilitator, coach, author, speaker and CEO of Verus Global. For 20 years Craig has partnered with c-suite executives and leadership teams across numerous industries in global organizations, such as P...
Sep 14, 2017•43 min
Robert Sutton shares his expertise on confronting, coping with, and forgiving the jerks at work. You'll Learn: Internal mind tricks to help you cope with jerks How to use The Benjamin Franklin Effect to win over jerks How and when to fight back About Robert: Robert Sutton is Professor of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University. He co-founded the Stanford Technology Ventures Program (and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (“the d school”). He is a Fellow at IDEO, Senior Scie...
Sep 13, 2017•48 min
Educational entrepreneur Simon T. Bailey shares tactics to take control of the steering wheel of your career. You’ll Learn: 1) Key habits that get influential colleagues talking you up 2) Why to take the projects no one else wants 3) Five questions to help you bounce back from any setback About Simon Simon T. Bailey is the CEO of Simon T. Bailey International, a premium education company specializing in creating learning and development content. He has worked with over 1,500 organizations and ha...
Sep 10, 2017•39 min
Talent guru Don Hutcheson shares how to better know yourself in order to select jobs that optimally align to your talents. You'll Learn: Approaches to get more insight into your unique talents How to break out of your bubble and expand your perspective The seven ways people get stuck About Don: Don Hutcheson is a lifelong entrepreneur, inventor, author and coach. He hosts the daily podcast: “Discover Your Talent—Do What You Love,” which he created to help people find their true talents and use t...
Sep 08, 2017•36 min
Plasticity Labs co-founder Jennifer Moss shares how to build psychological fitness to deal with workplace challenges. You’ll Learn: 1) Research insights into what impacts happiness at work 2) The critical ingredient called the “granddaddy” of happiness 3) Two minute exercises that slash stress and enhance effectiveness About Jennifer Honored as the 2016 Canadian Business Innovator of the Year , Jennifer Moss and her groundbreaking work on the power of happiness are transforming hundreds of schoo...
Sep 05, 2017•41 min
Venture capitalist Anthony Tjan makes the performance case for character and values–revealing how to identify and cultivate more at work. You’ll Learn: 1) The benefits of cultivating goodness 2) How to discern someone’s character and values upfront 3) Approaches to check yourself on the cultivation of your character and values About Anthony Anthony Tjan has been at the forefront of transformational change across organizations he has either built or advised, as well as a strategic counsellor to s...
Aug 31, 2017•45 min
Productivity podcaster Erik Fisher shares how to optimally manage your energy throughout the day to improve productivity while avoiding overloads and burn-outs. You'll Learn: How to manage your energy for peak productivity The power of hydration Why shorter to-do lists beat longer ones. About Erik Erik is a Productivity Author, Podcaster, Speaker and Coach. He talks with real people who practically implement productivity strategies in their professional and personal lives. You'll be refreshed an...
Aug 30, 2017•43 min
