Investing in a generous relationship not only exponentially grows your relationship with a person, but it exponentially grows your network. If you aren’t just interested in making a successful deal, but in creating a successful career, this is The ONE Thing episode you need to listen to. Jay Papasan steps in as the podcast host and interviews his friend and fellow author, Mo Bunnell. They dissect Mo’s latest book “Give to Grow: Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your Career.” Mo ...
Sep 16, 2024•47 min•Ep. 470
Mental fatigue is real. We live in a world where we have to make a thousand good decisions each day, and we’re expected to be highly creative at our jobs. That’s why it’s critical to learn how to optimize our brains to function well in this reality. Our guest today, Dr. Mithu Storoni, is here to give us some science-back tactics. Dr. Mithu Storoni is an University of Cambridge trained physician, neuroscience researcher, and ophthalmic surgeon. She advises multinational corporations on mental per...
Sep 09, 2024•40 min•Ep. 469
Brian Gottlieb enjoys his motorcycle rides and his cigars, but most of all he’s passionate about empowering his employees to find purpose in their work. Brian is our guest on the show today and he’s here to tell us about his new book, “Beyond the Hammer.” In just over 10 years, Brian grew from a business of 0 employees to 600 employees and over $1 billion in lifetime sales. How? By having an empowerment-based workplace instead of one ruled by policies. Not only did his employees get excellent, o...
Sep 02, 2024•41 min•Ep. 468
The American Dream is still alive and well, and Mark Matson wants to make sure everybody knows it. Mark joins us on the show to talk about his new book, “Experiencing the American Dream: How to Invest Your Time, Energy and Money to Create an Extraordinary Life.” Mark states that schools are promoting victimhood and entitlement, rather than hard work. He warns about seeing money as an evil thing, giving the example of his grandfather remaining poor his whole life because he held this view. He exp...
Aug 26, 2024•46 min•Ep. 467
What does “inclusion” mean anyway? Lately, “inclusion” is a buzzword, and when paired with “diversity” and “equity” it generates a lot of heat and noise. Our guest on the show has a lot to say on the topic, based on her 30 years of successful corporate leadership and her new book “Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of Inclusion.” We’re thrilled to be joined today by Anne Chow. Anne shares what she’s learned from the research and her own experience about how inclusion impacts decisions about t...
Aug 19, 2024•49 min•Ep. 466
Push it down and power through. That’s how many of us have become high-achievers. But that’s also how many of us have developed physical and emotional unwellness. Our guests on the show today explain how to reconnect with our bodies to achieve more for internal selves. Today we’re joined by Jennifer Mann and Karden Rabin, co-authors of “The Secret Language of the Body.” They tell us their personal journeys of being high-achievers, but struggling with fatigue and illness, to being happy, healthie...
Aug 12, 2024•47 min•Ep. 465
“How do you use the concept of The ONE Thing in a company environment?” One of our loyal listeners sent us this great question. We spend today’s episode answering it, explaining how we use The ONE Thing approach when we coach a whole corporation, not just an individual. We’ve worked with military Special Forces, NBA teams, huge corporations, and small start-ups. Our approach stays consistent and effective: Vision setting, priority identification, planning, and ongoing evaluation. Listen in as we...
Aug 05, 2024•43 min•Ep. 464
Your company culture should not be designed around what generation your workers come from. It should not rely on being physically present in the office. The number one value and practice of your culture should be adaptability. Dr. Jessica Kriegel joins us today to explain how the data shows adaptable company cultures are the best performing ones. What many people mistake for generational differences are actually life stage differences. Baby Boomers were a lot like Gen Z when they too were in the...
Jul 29, 2024•50 min•Ep. 463
Time is the most precious resource in any environment, but it does not often get treated that way at work. Talented workers’ time gets eaten up by meetings, reducing their “flow” and productivity. Matt Martin, joins the show today to talk about changing the culture of scheduling with a little help from technology. Matt is the CEO and Co-Founder of Clockwise, a very popular calendar tool that's unlocked over six million hours of focus time for employees and resolved four million meeting conflicts...
Jul 22, 2024•45 min•Ep. 462
Jay Papasan did not plan on being the CEO of ProduKtive. As the co-founder, he had to step in when the current CEO left for another opportunity. As Jay took a closer look at the plateaued revenue, he knew he had to stay in the seat longer to make some needed adjustments. Jay joins us on the show today to talk about the lessons he has learned as a reluctant CEO. We discuss the tough decisions he had to make and why he made them. He shares mistakes made and lessons learned. No matter how many busi...
Jul 15, 2024•52 min•Ep. 461
Almost 20 years ago Jay and Wendy Papasan were young parents with toddlers who just needed to get away for a weekend and have a deep conversation about their future. Fast forward to today and they are leading an annual Goal Setting Retreat, helping thousands of people achieve their dreams just like they have been able to do. Jay and Wendy join us on the show today to tell us the origin story of the Goal Setting Retreat, how it has evolved over the years, and what attendees can expect from this y...
Jul 08, 2024•45 min•Ep. 460
After Matt Diamante read The ONE Thing, he decided to give it a try. The ONE thing he chose was to post on social media every day. Now, after only 18 months, Matt has 190,000 Instagram followers, 20,000 followers on TikTok, and his inbox is flooded with business requests for his HeyTony advertising agency. Matt joins us on the show today to explain how The ONE Thing transformed his business. Matt’s first post was just a video of him sitting on a toilet (don’t worry, fully clothed) and pledging t...
Jul 01, 2024•45 min•Ep. 459
How many of us set goals at the beginning of the year and then tuck them away until it’s time to make new goals the next year? In this episode, Nikki and Chris explain the importance of having a six-month check-in and evaluating where you stand with your vision, goals, and execution. They break down exactly what steps to take in a six-month check-in. They also talk about the importance of doing it with a coach or an accountability partner to make sure you aren’t being too easy or too hard on you...
Jun 24, 2024•50 min•Ep. 458
Most people overestimate their ability to read people’s personalities. This leads to hiring the wrong people for the wrong roles, managing people in the wrong ways, and overall just making life harder for everyone. The good news is that reading people’s personalities is a skill that you can develop and improve. Our guest today, Dr. Richard Davis, has just written a book teaching you how. Richard gives us an overview of his book, “Good Judgment: Making Better Business Decisions with the Science o...
Jun 17, 2024•47 min•Ep. 457
Are you struggling to feel fulfilled even after achieving your goals? Do you find yourself running on autopilot, disconnected from your true desires? In this episode, we sit down with Finnian Kelly, founder of Intentionality, Inc., high-performance coach, and master breathwork facilitator, to explore the transformative power of intentionality. Finnian shares his personal journey from feeling lost and unfulfilled to discovering the profound impact of living with intention. Through his experiences...
Jun 10, 2024•53 min•Ep. 456
When Caitlin Spears was rejected by America’s Next Top Model, it sent her into a spiral of body dysmorphia, depression, and anxiety. It took her years of self-reflection and hard work to figure out who she was at her core and how to become the person she wanted to be. Today, she helps other women on that same path. We are thrilled to have her as our guest in this episode. In our conversation with Caitlin, we talk about how to identify goals, create action plans, and develop routines. We also tal...
Jun 03, 2024•48 min•Ep. 455
If you’re looking for an hour and half morning routine that will make you successful and happy in 90 days, this isn’t the podcast episode for you. Why? Well, because that’s not actually how life works. Sonia Jhas joins us on the show today to talk about how to step away from rigid programs and perfectionism, and towards core values and embodiment in order to achieve your dreams. Sonia is the author of “I’ll Start Again Tomorrow: And Other Lies I’ve Told Myself.” Today we discuss the book’s top t...
May 27, 2024•55 min•Ep. 454
The top reason why startups fail isn’t about funding, technology, or the market. It’s because of people issues. Josh Yellin joins the show today to explain how to prioritize and work through issues between co-founders, teams, and whole organizations. Josh Yellin has a decade of experience running the Google Startup Accelerator. He worked with the world’s most promising startups and their founders. He found that many startup founders are technical wizards, but haven’t managed organizations before...
May 20, 2024•50 min•Ep. 453
If you don’t know your core values, you can end up being wildly successful, but miserable. If you don’t know your team members’ core values, they’re probably going to leave. Today, our colleague Mark Donohue, joins us to talk about what core values are and how to discover them. We talk about how core values are factual, not aspirational. They aren’t what you aspire to be, but who you are at your core right now. By identifying them, you can better align your decisions with your sense of fulfillme...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 452
When Dr. James Doty was a kid growing up in tough circumstances, he happened into a magic store and met a woman who taught him the manifestation technique. He tells that story in his wildly popular first book, “Into the Magic Shop.” Today, James joins us to tell us about his new book, “Mind Magic” which covers what happened after he manifested everything he thought he wanted. As an adult, James’ manifestation of beautiful homes, cars, and life of riches came true. He was a successful neurosurgeo...
May 06, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 451
What do Jane Goodall, Margaret Atwood, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Steve Wozniak, Kristi Yamaguchi, Ronnie Lott, Katy Milkman, and Angela Duckworth all have in common? Well, for starters, Guy Kawasaki has had in-depth, one-on-one conversations with each of them, and hundreds of successful people like them. But, as Guy writes about in his new book, what they truly have in common is similar paths to being remarkable. Guy Kawasaki joins us on the show today to tell us about his newest book, “Think Remarka...
Apr 29, 2024•52 min•Ep. 450
“If you do not die with ownership, if you die as the average person dies in the US, you will die alone, fat, and broke. Those are just the numbers.” Those are the words of Codie Sanchez, our guest on today’s episode. But her goal is to help you not be average. Her goal is to teach everyone how to buy businesses and make good business deals. Codie Sanchez is the founder of Contrarian Thinking. After a stint as a journalist and some time on Wall Street, she knew wanted to give everyday people the ...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 449
There’s a difference between living a life that ignites your passion and simply existing. You get to choose which one you want. Our guest today, John R. Miles, is here to teach us the proven tactics for living an intentional life that matters. John is a leading authority on intentional behavior change, personal growth and mattering. He’s a celebrated leader, speaker, entrepreneur, award-winning podcaster, and author of a new book called “Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles To Unlock Your ...
Apr 15, 2024•49 min•Ep. 448
Do you have the same ol’ generic value proposition as your competition? You probably do and it’s not working, according to communications expert Phil M. Jones. In this episode, Phil takes us through how to pick the right words, the right framing, and the right timing in sales, and in life. A lot of times we tend to be careless or unprepared in our communication. This leads to missed sales, unnecessary friction in conversations, and leadership failures. Paul is here not only to teach us some of t...
Apr 08, 2024•51 min•Ep. 447
Our guest today has consulted for a Middle East monarchy and engineered the massive growth of 1-800-GOT-JUNK. The president of Forbes calls him the “CEO Whisperer.” We are thrilled to interview Cameron Herold. Cameron tells us those secrets he’s whispering to CEOs: Train employees on leadership not just skills; create a strong vision and culture; and care about each part of your business. Whether you’re a COO, in operations, or starting a brand new company, Cameron has tons of tactical advice on...
Apr 01, 2024•49 min•Ep. 446
If you think your anxieties and insecurities are giving you that extra edge, extra drive, think again. In Gino Wickman’s newest book, “Shine: How Looking Inward Is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom,” he shows how inner peace leads to more positive, productive energy. On our episode today, Gino shares with us the 10 Disciplines to achieve that peace in very practical, and simple terms. If you’re afraid he is going to advise you to go live in a hut on a mountain top, don’t be. His ...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 445
Are you lying to yourself? There are lies we tell ourselves all the time that trip us up. They’re little things we whisper in our own ear that we think will help us be productive, build good habits, or grow our business, but they don’t. In this episode, we’re going to go over the most common lies that mislead and derail us. The list includes things like “Oh I’ll just multitask and get these things done quicker” or “I’ll just rely on willpower in the moment.” Those are statements that only lead t...
Mar 18, 2024•44 min•Ep. 444
You’ve probably heard of the fixed vs. growth mindset. But did you know it applies to whole organizations, not just individual people? And, just like with individuals, there are certain things you can do to change, improve, and support an organization’s mindset. Today, Dr. Mary C. Murphy, a protege of Carol Dweck and an esteemed psychology researcher in her own right, takes us through her newest book, “Cultures of Growth.” Business organizations are full of mindset triggers– situations that shif...
Mar 11, 2024•47 min•Ep. 443
Every woman has a birthright for financial freedom. That belief is at the core of InvestHER, a community co-founded by Liz Faircloth. Since 2019, the organization has grown, connecting women investors and inspiring more women to join their ranks. In a way, InvestHER was the perfect combination of Liz’s masters in social work and her own success in real estate investing. Liz co-founded the DeRosa Group in 2005 with her husband, Matt, based in Trenton, New Jersey, She has raised tens of millions o...
Mar 04, 2024•47 min•Ep. 442
Are the gifts you are giving to people just turning them off? John Ruhlin joins the show today to teach us about good, and bad, gift giving. In the business world, gifts can be a great way to build and maintain important relationships. But they can backfire if you have not invested the intentionality that the process deserves. John’s new book, “Giftology,” breaks it all down. John Ruhlin got his start selling Cutco knives in order to pay for med school. There, he developed his own strategy and r...
Feb 26, 2024•56 min•Ep. 441
