What is the hard-to-define, touchy-feely idea of empathy and why is it so important? Business expert Michael Brenner joins us to share how empathy, kindness + self-reflection can save us both professionally and personally. You will leave today's conversation understanding how being kind, cool + being yourself is the best path to happiness + success. SHOW NOTES: Is society meaner? A r ecent University of Michigan study shows a 40 point drop in empathy in the last 20 years. Michael's parents were ...
Dec 05, 2019•49 min•Season 10Ep. 208
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our "Monday Moments" segments. Today, I share some very exciting news around my new book In Awe , the inspiration behind its mission and even an exclusive excerpt. In Awe hits bookshelves in May 2020, but I want to give Live Inspired Podcast listeners the first opportunity to pre-order a copy. Visit ReadInAwe.com to order a copy of In Awe and gain access to bonus features like the In Awe Playbook. This 20-page, full-color Playbookwill intr...
Dec 02, 2019•14 min•Season 10Ep. 207
I consider Thanksgiving one of my favorite family holidays. It's certainly a wonderful time away from work, enjoying good food, viewing football, and taking inventory of the many blessings in life. Join me as I share the original reason for this holiday + a new tradition I'll be implementing at my family feast. Today's episode will ignite an abundance of gratitude and help you celebrate Thanksgiving on fire . SHOW NOTES: Read Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation here . I share a longstand...
Nov 28, 2019•11 min•Season 10Ep. 206
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our "Monday Moments" segments. "Every solution to every problem is simple. It's the distance between the two where the mystery lies." – Derek Landy Being a good friend, courteous neighbor, helpful coworker, visionary leader or humble servant are all challenging roles, and every worthy relationship is certain to endure periods of tension. Whatever challenge you're facing, I'm convinced that these questions and the honest answers to them can...
Nov 25, 2019•7 min•Season 10Ep. 205
Did you know that almost three-quarters of us find meetings ineffective or unproductive, and they waste more than $37 billion dollars every year? Elise Keith, CEO and co-founder of Lucid Meetings, joins us to share about her expertise and her mission to make it easy for teams to run successful meetings every day, in the business world + in life outside of work. Whether you're leading a meeting at your child's school or an executive at a Fortune 500 boardroom, Elise is here to share real-life exa...
Nov 21, 2019•46 min•Season 10Ep. 204
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our Live Inspired Podcast Monday Moments segment. Today I welcome back three-time cancer survivor, author, speaker, and self-proclaimed expert in trauma Michele Cushatt. Michele shares her latest book Relentless and simple tips to respond to our circumstances in a more positive manner. This inspiring conversation will help start your week on fire! Are we going to let our lives be bigger than our diagnosis, divorce, grief, or are we going t...
Nov 18, 2019•8 min•Season 10Ep. 203
Ten years ago, Susannah Cahalan's life pivoted rapidly in a radically different direction. Recounted in her New York Times bestseller Brain on Fire, Susannah bravely shares her harrowing story of being diagnosed with a rare + newly discovered neurological disease. Fully recovered + thriving, Susannah calls in from the tour of her newest book, The Great Pretender . It dives deep into an investigation of Stanford psychologist David Rosenhan + his landmark 1970s study which led many to question the...
Nov 14, 2019•50 min•Season 10Ep. 202
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our "Monday Moments" segments. Recently I had the honor of speaking at a Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) event. Afterward, I had the opportunity to speak with incredible leaders and surprisingly, the most emotional conversations were not with the soldiers but with the spouses of those soldiers. As we celebrate Veteran's Day today, let's be mindful of the sacrifices being made for our freedom by the soldiers + their spouses courageo...
Nov 11, 2019•2 min•Season 10Ep. 201
There are many adversities we face in life. Some of outward-facing while many are scars we carry on the insides of our hearts. Today's guest can speak to both. Jonathan Lopez is an Army Infantry veteran + member of Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW). OEW is a veteran-founded non‐profit whose mission is to honor, empower, and motivate our nation's wounded military and law enforcement veterans through physical, mental and emotional rehabilitation. Jonathan joins us for a raw, emotional and honest co...
Nov 07, 2019•52 min•Season 10Ep. 200
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our Live Inspired Podcast Monday Moments segment. Today I am honored to welcome back international bestselling author Mitch Albom. Mitch shares the heartwarming + emotional story about a young girl who taught him the true meaning of family. This conversation will remind you the importance of family, regardless of how they're made. Chika was born into extreme poverty three days before the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. After being diagnosed with...
Nov 04, 2019•17 min•Season 10Ep. 199
How do we react when an unwanted diagnosis appears? Or when adversity arises with a child, a loved one or for ourselves? How do we move forward with compassion, courage, love, respect, possibility, and certainty that the best remains in front of us? Dr. April Jones holds many professional credentials. Yet it's her personal journey that makes her an authority on transforming pain into purpose. Before her son's 2nd birthday, he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer... and April + her hus...
Oct 31, 2019•47 min•Season 10Ep. 198
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our "Monday Moments" segments. "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." – Winston Churchill Today I share the story of someone choosing to be happy and striving to make every experience a gift for his clients. As you head into this week, I encourage you to embrace your responsibilities + to make the best of your day, your work and your life. *** Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe, rate & review on Apple...
Oct 28, 2019•4 min•Season 10Ep. 197
How do you handle situations that feel like massive setbacks? How do you react when you're told, "it can't be done," "you're not good enough," or "you're destined to be a failure?" William Hung has received that harsh feedback many times. The most memorable was when he was laughed off the stage by American Idol judges for his rendition of Ricky Martin's "She Bangs". Those that laughed, judged + critiqued missed what was actually happening: the power of an individual believing in his dreams. Toda...
Oct 24, 2019•30 min•Season 10Ep. 196
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our "Monday Moments" segments. "Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th." – Julie Andrews Life innately involves failures and missteps along the way. Today, I want to share 4 steps to help you successfully fail forward. Know what you want. Risk becoming more. Embrace the gifts of failure. Resiliently bounce back and step forward. This week, enjoy the bumps, lessons, + clarity knowing along the way that the best is yet to c...
Oct 21, 2019•6 min•Season 10Ep. 195
Have you ever thought about how much your thoughts, beliefs, and emotions influence your days, health and ability to heal? From years spent studying cutting edge science, ancient medicine, and spiritual practices, Kelly Noonan Gores has discovered that we have far more control over our well-being, health + life than we tend to believe. Her documentary Heal , streaming on Netflix, was so popular, it was recently turned into a book. Today, Kelly joins us to share how to choose love over fear + giv...
Oct 17, 2019•39 min•Season 10Ep. 194
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our "Monday Moments" segments. Today's question was submitted by Live Inspired community member Christine. Christine asked: How should I deal with negativity at work? Tune in to hear my answer. If you have questions or want to share how the Live Inspired Podcast has impacted your life, send them to me and my team at podcast@johnolearyinspires.com . Can't wait to hear from you! *** Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe, rate & review on...
Oct 14, 2019•3 min•Season 10Ep. 193
The Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph of nine-year-old Kim Phuc running away from her village, naked and severely burned is one of the most iconic images of all time. Today, we are joined by Kim to hear the story behind the photo. Taken just months before the US pulled out of the Vietnam War, the image captures the catastrophic effect the war was having on civilians. Kim, also known as "Napalm girl," shares what she has learned on her journey from tragedy to triumph and what it means for us. SHO...
Oct 10, 2019•42 min•Season 10Ep. 192
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our "Monday Moments" segments. "Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music" - Angela Monet The more we experience events, the easier it is to take them for granted. Today, I invite you to look more closely at the joy + beauty in each day. *** Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe, rate & review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Live Inspired with John daily on Facebook , Tw...
Oct 07, 2019•2 min•Season 10Ep. 191
I am honored to welcome one of the most successful gospel singers of all time, Mrs. Erica Campbell, onto the show. Her achievements, voice, sense of self and faith are profound . Yet it's her story, first finding her angelic voice at the age of five at church in an impoverished California neighborhood, that will blow you away. Erica is part of the hit group Mary Mary , solo artist, wife, mother, Christian and as of very recently, author. In our conversation, Erica radiates positivity, hope + opt...
Oct 03, 2019•54 min•Season 10Ep. 190
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our Live Inspired Podcast Monday Moments segment. Today, I welcome back productivity expert, author + speaker Tonya Dalton. Tonya's work provides actionable strategies to help discover your purpose, clarify your priorities, simplify your life, and achieve true harmony by embracing the 'unbalance' that is inherent in our lives. This energetic conversation will help start your week on fire! Get Tonya Dalton's latest book The Joy of Missing O...
Sep 30, 2019•11 min•Season 10Ep. 189
Student loan and credit card debt are at epidemic levels. It's weighing us down and stealing our freedom. Today, Anthony ONeal shares how to get through college debt-free and debunks most of our misbeliefs around finance and success. If you or your loved one need help thinking through smart decision-making around money – you don't want to miss Anthony's incredible story. From college drop-out and $35,000 in debt to living 100% debt-free, Anthony's written the playbook and today, he shares it wit...
Sep 26, 2019•46 min•Season 10Ep. 188
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our "Monday Moments" segments. Today's question was submitted by Live Inspired community member MacKenzie. MacKenzie asked: What's the biggest mistake you've ever made? Tune in to hear my answer. If you have questions or want to share how the Live Inspired Podcast has impacted your life, send them to me and my team at podcast@johnolearyinspires.com . Can't wait to hear from you! *** Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe, rate & review ...
Sep 23, 2019•3 min•Season 10Ep. 187
Are you sick of hearing about the "divisive" time we live in? Me too! Tarek Mounib shares how to foster sincere dialogue and better understand people with viewpoints different than your own. Tarek' tips were learned on his journey with an unlikely group of US travelers to the Middle East. He captured this experience in his film Free Trip to Egypt to help people see the power sincere listening and simple human connection have in overcoming "divisive" worldviews. Today's conversation will not only...
Sep 19, 2019•42 min•Season 10Ep. 186
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our "Monday Moments" segments. "Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." ― Leo Buscaglia Today, I invite you to view others, challenges, and meltdowns through the lens of compassion. When others put their heads down and step away, be encouraged instead to lift yours and step forward. Re...
Sep 16, 2019•4 min•Season 10Ep. 185
"There are no quick wins in business or life – it takes years to become an overnight success." This quote from entrepreneur Richard Branson is a great reminder of the value of hard work and the importance of not comparing ourselves to others' supposed "overnight" success. Today's guest's story reiterates this truth. Jake McEntire dedicated 14 years to writing his script for Run the Race. He finally saw it become a feature film produced by Tim Tebow earlier this year. Today, Jake joins us to shin...
Sep 12, 2019•34 min•Season 10Ep. 184
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our "Monday Moments" segments. "You may not control all of the events that happened to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them." – Maya Angelou Today, I share the story of Marguerite Ann Johnson, better known as Maya Angelou. Maya endured horrific adversity as a child before finding her voice which has been heard all over the world. We have all endured our own challenges and there is no doubt we will face more. When the next chal...
Sep 09, 2019•4 min•Season 10Ep. 183
What is your boulder? The obstacle blocking you from becoming the best version of yourself? Joe De Sena is the founder + CEO of Spartan Race, the global leader in obstacle course racing. He has a vision of empowering over 100 million people to change their life for the better through camaraderie and competition. Today's conversation will encourage you to conquer life's obstacles and push past your comfort zone to achieve more than you thought possible. SHOW NOTES: Spartan has engaged hundreds of...
Sep 05, 2019•37 min•Season 10Ep. 182
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our "Monday Moments" segments. "Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly" ― Bobby Kennedy Today, I share a story of the heroic acts of a young man after a passenger ship collided with another vessel on Lake Michigan in September 1860. Let this serve as a reminder that with every day, and every interaction, provides the opportunity to make a difference. by daring greatly to do your best. *** Did you enjoy this episode? S...
Sep 02, 2019•3 min•Season 10Ep. 181
Today, we'll discuss groundbreaking research that illustrates how love, friendship, environment and a sense of purpose have a greater impact on our health than the care we receive from our doctors. Astounding – and true ! Dr. Kelli Harding joins us to share about her new book The Rabbit Effect which makes a compelling case for treating others with kindness and living inspired (hey, your health depends on it!). Don't miss this fun, warm and life-changing conversation. SHOW NOTES: As a child, Kell...
Aug 29, 2019•48 min•Season 10Ep. 180
Join me every Monday for a quick burst of inspiration on our "Monday Moments" segments. As the school year begins, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate a teacher taught me invaluable lessons on school and life. Mrs. Cathy Collins showed me that regardless the subject we may teach, there is no finer foundation, no clearer lesson plan, and no more effective motivation than love. If you have questions or want to share how the Live Inspired Podcast has impacted your life, send them to me and my te...
Aug 26, 2019•5 min•Season 10Ep. 179
