Episode 120: Andrew Brandt – Learning From A World Class Negotiator Andrew Brandt leads a fascinating life. A great mentor of mine told me to always be on the lookout for others who have had “success in multiple life categories.” In Andrew’s case, he’s done that throughout his life: Stanford graduating Cum Laude à Georgetown Law à NFL Player agent à VP and head negotiator for The Green Bay Packers à Top Business analyst for ESPN/Writer for The MMQB/ Leader at Villanova. This is a very insightful...
May 01, 2016•49 min•Ep. 120
Episode 119: Jane Atkinson – How To Launch Your Speaking Career If you ever plan to speak in front of a group of people, then you’ll want to listen to this episode with Jane Atkinson. If you have a desire to speak professionally and get paid, then you’ll love this conversation. I really enjoyed this conversation, specifically the portion of the talk where Jane did a live workshop with me. I learned a great deal about the speaking profession from Jane Atkinson has been helping speakers catapult t...
Apr 27, 2016•55 min•Ep. 119
Episode 118: Greg McKeown – Essentialism: The Discipline Of Saying No I’ve been a big fan of Greg McKeown’s message and his writing since his best-selling book, “Essentialism” came out. Greg has mastered the art and science behind optimizing his day, creating routines, and always asking the question, “Is this the absolute best use of my time?” This is a very important and helpful conversation that we all can learn from. How can we say no more often and eliminate everything that is not essential?...
Apr 24, 2016•40 min•Ep. 118
Episode 117: Tim Urban – Using Procrastination to Perform A Ted Talk & Befriend Elon Musk Listen carefully to both the beginning and the end of this conversation. Tim Urban is one of the most thoughtful leaders that I have ever met. As a listener I found Tim to be patient and thoughtful in his responses to my questions, sometimes taking a minute or so before his point came across. Genuinely, I loved that about him. Be prepared for an incredibly funny, yet insightful conversation on The Learn...
Apr 20, 2016•53 min•Ep. 117
Episode 116: Paul Madera – Why He Invested $10 Million In Facebook In 2005 Paul Madera is one of the most down to earth and humble people I’ve ever spoken to… Considering the immense level of success in multiple life categories, I initially expected that he would have at least a semblance of an ego. As you’ll hear, that does not exist within Paul. What a refreshing and enjoyable conversation on this episode of The Learning Leader Show. Paul Madera is the founder of Meritech (1999). Meritech is k...
Apr 17, 2016•51 min•Ep. 116
Episode 115: Amy Porterfield - Working With Tony Robbins, Harley Davidson, & Launching Your Own Business Amy Porterfield is remarkably intelligent and an absolute joy to talk to. I love her attitude and approach to her life and business. Sometimes you have a conversation where it just clicks and this is one of those. Between being a world class leader/coach/trainer, Amy is successful in multiple life categories. I loved this conversation. Amy Porterfield is the co-author of “Facebook Marketi...
Apr 13, 2016•41 min•Ep. 115
Episode 114: Cal Newport – Deep Work Is Your Superpower Cal Newport is a remarkably intelligent leader… I am a massive fan of his writing and have been following his work for years. It was a thrill to speak with him directly. This conversation went deep on many levels. The importance of doing deep work is something I've written about for The Huffington Post as one of the core qualities of a leader who has sustained excellence over an extended period of time. Cal Newport is an Assistant Professor...
Apr 10, 2016•58 min•Ep. 114
Episode 113: David Meerman Scott – How Donald Trump Has Mastered NewsJacking David Meerman Scott is a remarkable leader… I really appreciate that he’s actively seeking out opportunities to learn, grow, and help others. On this episode, I learned a great deal about Newsjacking – what that meant and how we all can do it. I also learned a lot about how David became a world class speaker commanding over $25,000 per hour. We had a fascinating conversation on this episode of The Learning Leader Show. ...
Apr 06, 2016•45 min•Ep. 113
Episode 112: Liz Wessel – Why You Should Cold E-Mail Your Heroes Liz Wessel is a remarkably talented leader… I found her to be extremely interesting and dynamic during this conversation on The Learning Leader Show. I also admire her guts, will, and determination to create, grow, and sustain her company. We had a fascinating conversation on this episode of The Learning Leader Show. Liz Wessel is the CEO of WayUp. WayUp is the largest online marketplace exclusively for college students and recent ...
Apr 03, 2016•39 min•Ep. 112
Episode 111: Chris Guillebeau – How To Create Your Dream Job Chris Guillebeau is an extraordinary leader. Between his best-selling books and hosting the World Domination Summit every summer, he’s constantly inspiring and empowering others to be creators and leaders. During this conversation, you’ll get to hear why Chris specifically wanted to come on the show and his personal backstory (It’s incredible). We had a fascinating conversation on this episode of The Learning Leader Show. During a life...
Mar 30, 2016•27 min•Ep. 111
Episode 110: James Clear – How To Habits Using Warren Buffett’s 2 List Strategy James Clear is a leader who has researched and learned how the best leaders in the world form fantastic habits. On this episode, I was inspired to hear how James has made it his life’s work to study leaders who have sustained excellence and then has shared what he’s found with the world. I particularly enjoyed the part of our conversation where we discussed the specific ways all of us can implement and form great hab...
Mar 27, 2016•51 min•Ep. 110
Episode 109 Natalie Sisson: A Clear Vision, Discipline, & Leveling Up Can Lead To The Life You Want Natalie Sisson is an adventurous leader… I really appreciate the way she approaches her work. She is incredibly passionate about building amazing online businesses and that passion is evident in her voice! We had a fascinating conversation on this episode of The Learning Leader Show. Natalie Sisson is the Suitcase Entrepreneur because, since leaving New Zealand in 2006, she’s travelled and exp...
Mar 23, 2016•34 min•Ep. 109
Episode 108: Steven Kotler – Your Flow State: What Is It? How To Get There… Steven Kotler is a remarkable leader… I really appreciate that he’s actively seeking out opportunities to get to his “flow” state. Your flow state is your optimal level of consciousness. On this episode, I learned a great deal about being in flow and finding ways to get there more often. We had a fascinating conversation on this episode of The Learning Leader Show. Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an...
Mar 20, 2016•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 108
Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Simon Sinek is a bucket list type of a guest. He is a literally hero of mine. His TED Talk, “How Great Leaders Inspire Action” is one of my all-time favorites. It’s also happens to be one of the most popular TED talks of all time. I loved learning more about Simon the person… As well as some of his newer views on leadership... I loved how emotional Simon got at certain points in this conversation… Especially when we discussed how it takes...
Mar 16, 2016•34 min•Ep. 107
Episode 106: Michelle Gielan – How To Broadcast Happiness Michelle Gielan is a remarkable leader… I love the way she approaches her work. Studying happiness and the mindset in which she approaches life inspires me! Her newest book, “Broadcasting Happiness” takes an incredible look at some really interesting topics on happiness including: Priming your brain for high performance, how to spark positive thinking, and How to deal with negative people. We had a fascinating conversation on this episode...
Mar 13, 2016•41 min•Ep. 106
Episode 105: David Burkus – How The Best Companies Are Breaking All The Rules David Burkus is a remarkable leader… I really appreciate that he’s actively seeking out opportunities to learn and grow. His newest book takes an incredible look at some really interesting topics such as: getting rid of open offices, banning non-compete clauses, and making salaries transparent. We had a fascinating conversation on this episode of The Learning Leader Show. David is the best-selling author of The Myths o...
Mar 10, 2016•58 min•Ep. 105
Episode 104: Tom Bilyeu: How To Grow Your Business 57,000% In 3 Years Tom Bilyeu is an incredible leader… I really appreciate that he’s actively seeking out opportunities to learn and grow. His company has had massive amounts of success in an extremely short period of time. They’ve grown 57,000 % in the last three years. Tom has an energy and excitement in his voice that moves and empowers people. Tom Bilyeu is the Co-Founder/President of Quest Nutrition. Quest is number 2 on the list of Inc.’s ...
Mar 07, 2016•51 min•Ep. 104
Episode 103: Chase Jarvis – 28 Ways To Be More Creative Chase Jarvis is one of my favorite leaders in the world. I love his attitude and his approach to his life and business. Sometimes you have a conversation where it just clicks and this is one of those. Between being a world class photographer and running perhaps the greatest learning platform in the world (Creative Live), Chase is successful in multiple life categories. I absolutely loved this conversation. Chase Jarvis is an award winning p...
Mar 03, 2016•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 103
Episode 102: Steve Kamb - How To Level Up Your Life Steve Kamb is a giving leader who has experienced immense success building his company. On this episode, I was inspired to hear how Steve has progressed in multiple life categories. I particularly enjoyed the part of our conversation where we discussed the specific ways all of us can “level up our lives.” Embracing gamification to unlock your happiness and exceed your goals was also a unique tactic that I personally will be employing. Steve Kam...
Feb 29, 2016•54 min•Ep. 102
Episode 101: Jay Baer – Why You Should Hug Your Haters I am a huge Jay Baer fan… Having the opportunity to speak with him for this episode was a huge thrill for me. He has an energy and excitement in his voice that moves people. He’s also willing to be vulnerable and share details about really tough moments in his life. You’ll hear it throughout this episode. I loved having Jay on the show. Jay Baer is The world’s most inspirational marketing and customer service keynote speaker. He helps busine...
Feb 25, 2016•54 min•Ep. 101
Episode 100: What I’ve Learned Through 100 Episodes Of The Learning Leader Show First and foremost… Thank YOU. Thank you to the loyal listeners and supporters of The Learning Leader Show. The feedback I receive from you inspires me to continue seeking out world class guests and preparing so hard for each and every episode. To honor this incredibly special episode…#100…we are shaking things up a bit! Today I will answer questions posed to me from YOU, the fans of the show. Do you have questions f...
Feb 22, 2016•57 min•Ep. 100
Episode 099: Clay Hebert - How You Should Always Introduce Yourself Clay Hebert is a giving leader who has experienced immense success in multiple life categories. He has personally helped me in many ways along this podcasting journey. I particularly enjoyed the part of our conversation where we riffed on his famous “6 Word Introduction.” I put Clay on the spot to help me answer the question (that we all get daily), “What do you do?” I think you’ll find a lot of use about of this live one on one...
Feb 18, 2016•56 min•Ep. 99
Episode 098: Alison Levine – Climbing Everest & Impressing Arnold Schwarzenegger This episode is brought to you by Mizzen+Main. My newest favorite shirts are Mizzen+Main. I work out every day and I enjoy the feel of my workout clothes. These shirts feel exactly like my workout gear does. The 4 way stretch fabric is like no other dress shirt I’ve ever felt before. Originally I purchased one shirt to try them out. When someone told me they would feel like my workout clothes, I didn’t believe t...
Feb 15, 2016•55 min•Ep. 98
Episode 097: Alejandro Chahin – How To Launch (And Sell) A Premium Product This episode is brought to you by Mizzen+Main. My newest favorite shirts are Mizzen+Main. I work out every day and I enjoy the feel of my workout clothes. These shirts feel exactly like my workout gear does. The 4 way stretch fabric is like no other dress shirt I’ve ever felt before. Originally I purchased one shirt to try them out. When someone told me they would feel like my workout clothes, I didn’t believe them. Then ...
Feb 11, 2016•41 min•Ep. 97
Episode 096: Maria Konnikova – Con Artists: Why We Fall For It Every Time This episode is brought to you by Mizzen+Main. My newest favorite shirts are Mizzen+Main. I work out every day and I enjoy the feel of my workout clothes. These shirts feel exactly like my workout gear does. The 4 way stretch fabric is like no other dress shirt I’ve ever felt before. Originally I purchased one shirt to try them out. When someone told me they would feel like my workout clothes, I didn’t believe them. Then I...
Feb 08, 2016•32 min•Ep. 96
Episode 095: Sal Vulcano – Creating A Hit TV Show: Impractical Jokers Sal Vulcano is an extremely intelligent and funny learning leader. I absolutely loved having him on the show. For all of the fame and notoriety Sal has gained from his hit TV show and his worldwide comedy tour, he is one of the most down-to-earth people I’ve ever met. In addition to being a fun fan of Sal’s work, I had the good fortune of meeting him at a charity golf event a year ago and I’ve really enjoyed keeping in touch w...
Feb 04, 2016•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 95
Episode 094: Clayton Morris – What Is Your Freedom Number? A Crash Course In Real Estate Investing This episode is brought to you by Mizzen+Main. My newest favorite shirts are Mizzen+Main. I work out every day and I enjoy the feel of my workout clothes. These shirts feel exactly like my workout gear does. The 4 way stretch fabric is like no other dress shirt I’ve ever felt before. Originally I purchased one shirt to try them out. When someone told me they would feel like my workout clothes, I di...
Feb 01, 2016•54 min•Ep. 94
Episode 093: Jon Acuff – Your Career Savings Account | Do Over This episode is brought to you by Mizzen+Main. My newest favorite shirts are Mizzen+Main. I work out every day and I enjoy the feel of my workout clothes. These shirts feel exactly like my workout gear does. The 4 way stretch fabric is like no other dress shirt I’ve ever felt before. Originally I purchased one shirt to try them out. When someone told me they would feel like my workout clothes, I didn’t believe them. Then I ordered on...
Jan 28, 2016•36 min•Ep. 93
Episode 092: Honoree Corder – Why Trading Time For Money Is Not The Answer Honoree Corder leads a very interesting life. I absolutely loved having her on the show. Honoree is deeply interested in helping others live lives of meaning and purpose. She brings enthusiasm and intellect on how we can improve ourselves as leaders. We are extremely fortunate to have Honoree share her knowledge with us, the loyal listeners of The Learning Leader Show. Honorée is the best-selling author of more than a doz...
Jan 25, 2016•41 min•Ep. 92
Episode 091: Dr. John Marschhausen - Cultivating Innovators And Creative Thinkers John Marschhausen is a very interesting and intelligent leader. He is deeply interested in leading and empowering young people to develop their leadership skills. This is the first time I’ve spoken with a school super intendant on The Learning Leader Show. I’m really glad that I did. John shares detailed, research backed evidence to how we can better lead our children. We are extremely fortunate to have John share ...
Jan 21, 2016•53 min•Ep. 91
