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Episode 1857:

Michael Levitt explores how remote teams can build strong, connected cultures without relying on physical office spaces. By emphasizing clear communication, intentional rituals, and shared values, leaders can foster engagement and belonging regardless of where employees work.

Read along with the original article(s) here:⁠ https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/how-to-cultivate-your-work-culture-without-having-an-actual-office⁠

Quotes to ponder:

"Culture doesn't exist because of a water cooler. It exists because people are intentional about creating it."

"Leadership isn't about the location, it's about the connection."

"If you want a culture that thrives remotely, you have to build it consciously."

Episode references:

Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity:⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Candor-Kick-Ass-Without-Humanity/dp/1250103509⁠

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us:⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates/dp/1594484805⁠

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Episode 1856:

Michael Mehlberg unpacks the power of simplicity in productivity and the emotional toll of relentless hustle. By cutting through complexity and guilt, he offers clear, actionable insights to help you stay focused, finish what matters, and protect your well-being from burnout.

Read along with the original article(s) here:⁠ https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2018/5/21/project-management-solution-keep-it-simple-stupid⁠ AND⁠ https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2018/8/15/hustle-guilt⁠

Quotes to ponder:

"Complexity is the enemy of execution."

"Hustle is not bad. Guilt is not bad. But hustle guilt is a killer."

"You don't have to suffer to succeed."

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Episode 1847:

Carl Pullein reminds us that constant responsiveness does not define our worth, what truly matters is the quality of what we create. By embracing time blocking and carving out distraction-free hours, we reclaim our ability to focus deeply, produce meaningful work, and build real value rather than merely reacting to noise.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/why-responding-to-distractions-does-not-make-you-valuable/30/8/2017

Quotes to ponder:

"Your value to your company and the world at large is not that you are responsive, but the work you bring to the world."

"There is no value in responding to an interruption within thirty seconds."

"Take a look at your calendar and find a period of time each day where you have no meetings or appointments and block that time out."

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Episode 1757:

Isaac Morehouse shares a refreshingly practical guide to mastering email without becoming its servant. Learn how to write emails that get answered, respect people's time, and enhance your clarity and influence in any professional context.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://isaacmorehouse.com/2015/05/31/how-to-use-email/

Quotes to ponder:

"Email is not your job, it's a tool to help you do your job."

"If your message is longer than a few sentences, you're probably not ready to send it."

"If you don't have a subject line, it's the same as not having a title on a book."

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Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job shares powerful quotes for entrepreneurs. This is part 1 of 2.

Episode 857: [Part 1] Powerful Quotes For Entrepreneurs That Will Change Your Outlook On Life by Steve Chou

Steve Chou of My Wife Quit Her Job carries both a bachelors and a masters degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University, but spent a good portion of his graduate education studying entrepreneurship and small business. When he and his wife had a child, they launched an online store to supplement their income, and quickly replaced Steve's wife's income stream through the new business. Steve blogs about it all at MyWifeQuitHerJob.com

The original post is located here: https://mywifequitherjob.com/powerful-quotes-and-why-they-resonate-with-me/

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Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares a short but powerful guide to finding your passion

Episode 856: The Short but Powerful Guide to Finding Your Passion by Leo Babauta

Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It's about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what's important, create something amazing, find happiness.

The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/the-short-but-powerful-guide-to-finding-your-passion/

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Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro talks about email communication and etiquette

Episode 855: Email Communication and Etiquette by Laura Stack

Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on employee and team productivity. She is the president of The Productivity Pro, Inc., a company dedicated to helping leaders increase workplace performance in high-stress environments. Stack has authored eight books, including FASTER TOGETHER: Accelerating Your Team's Productivity (Berrett-Koehler 2018). She is a past president of the National Speakers Association, and a member of its exclusive Speaker Hall of Fame (with fewer than 175 members worldwide.) Stack's clients include Cisco Systems, Wal-Mart, and Bank of America, and she has been featured on the CBS Early Show and CNN, and in the New York Times.

The original post is located here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2015/09/email-communication-and-etiquette-how-to-use-email-productively-with-your-team/

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Laura Gariepy with Women Who Money talks about building a career based on passion or profit

Episode 854: Best Career Path to Follow, Passion or Profit? by Laura Gariepy

The co-founders of Women Who Money are Amy Blacklock from Life Zemplified and Vicki Cook, from Make Smarter Decisions. Vicki and Amy connected initially online and eventually met in person at a financial conference in the fall of 2017.

They've both reached financial independence and left full-time work to devote more time to family, pursue passion projects, and embrace fun and challenging opportunities.

They enjoy collaborating on original content and sharing great articles written by and for women.

The original post is located here: https://womenwhomoney.com/passion-profit-best-career-path/

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Margo Aaron of That Seems Important talks about executing big ideas

Episode 853: But What If It Works? by Margo Aaron

Margo Aaron is a proud graduate of Emory University, Columbia University and altMBA where she won the prestigious Walker Award. In 2017 she founded The Arena, the first virtual coworking space for solopreneurs. She's a regular contributor to Inc and lives in Jersey City as a Daywalker.

The original post is located here: https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/creativity/but-what-if-it-works/

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Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership shares 10 ideas to help you increase your revenue in business

Episode 852: 10 Ideas to Help You Increase Your Revenue in Business by Michael Levitt

Michael Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout media firm. He is a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, and is one of the world's leading authorities in burnout recovery and prevention. He is also a Fortune 500 consultant, #1 bestselling author, and host of the Breakfast Leadership Show, a top 200 podcast on iTunes. He is a 2x Top 20 Global Thought Leader on Culture with Thinkers360. He is a former Healthcare executive, CIO, and CFO overseeing $ 2 Billion budgets, so he's seen and done it all.

The original post is located here: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/10-ideas-to-help-you-increase-your-revenue-in-business

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Rubain Manzoor with Smart Money Mamas shares 5 things they wish they knew as a new freelancer

Episode 851: 4 Important Things I Wish I Knew As A New Freelancer by Rubain Manzoor

Chelsea Brennan is a hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur that helps moms make their money work for them and embrace their ambitions, so they can live their fullest lives.

The original post can be found here: https://smartmoneymamas.com/4-important-things-i-wish-i-knew-as-a-new-freelancer/

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Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents helps you start out in freelancing

Episode 850: How To Find Freelance Jobs When You Have No Experience by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped readers along the way. She's currently touring North America and living out of an RV. You can learn more about her and see her monthly income reports at MakingSenseOfCents.com.

The original post is located here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2015/03/how-to-find-freelance-work-with-no-work-experience.html

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Laura Gariepy with Saving Joyfully teaches you how to become a successful freelance writer. This is part 2 of 2.

Episode 849: [Part 2] How to Become a Successful Freelance Writer by Laura Gariepy

Andrea Joy is the creator of Saving Joyfully, a personal finance and frugality blog emphasizing joyful living. On her website, savingjoyfully.com, she offers inspiration and resources for your journey to financial freedom.

The original post is located here: https://savingjoyfully.com/blog/how-to-become-a-successful-freelance-writer

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Laura Gariepy with Saving Joyfully teaches you how to become a successful freelance writer. This is part 1 of 2.

Episode 848: [Part 1] How to Become a Successful Freelance Writer by Laura Gariepy

Andrea Joy is the creator of Saving Joyfully, a personal finance and frugality blog emphasizing joyful living. On her website, savingjoyfully.com, she offers inspiration and resources for your journey to financial freedom.

The original post is located here: https://savingjoyfully.com/blog/how-to-become-a-successful-freelance-writer

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Episode 1756:

Angel Chernoff offers ten empowering ways to stay motivated after making a mistake, helping you transform regret into resilience. Her guidance encourages self-compassion, personal responsibility, and forward movement through life's inevitable stumbles.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2012/04/05/keep-you-motivated-after-a-mistake/

Quotes to ponder:

"Mistakes are the growing pains of wisdom."

"You are not your mistakes. They are what you did. Not who you are."

"Every mistake teaches you something new about yourself."

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Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog questions when a small business turns into an evil corporation

Episode 847: The Turning Point: When Does a Mom & Pop Shop Turn Into an Evil Corporation? By Kalen Bruce

Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple.

The original post is located here: https://moneyminiblog.com/popular/the-turning-point-mom-pop-shop-evil-corporation/

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Sherice Jacob with Neil Patel talks about why your team needs a growth manager

Episode 846: Why Your Team Needs a Growth Manager by Sherice Jacob

Neil Patel is a New York Times Bestselling author. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies. He was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations.

The original post can be found here: https://neilpatel.com/blog/team-needs-growth-manager/

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The NeuroGym Team helps you to be more realistic about the time you have

Episode 845: Be More Realistic About the Time You Have by The NeuroGym Team

NeuroGym applies scientifically-proven methods and technologies for helping people expand their mental and emotional power to reach their fullest potential. Their Mission is to be the leading provider of life transforming technology, products and services to help individuals and corporations maximize their performance and potential.

The original post is located here: https://blog.myneurogym.com/be-more-realistic-about-the-time-you-have/

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Dr. Jenny Brockis asks if you're addicted to work

Episode 844: Are You Addicted To Work? By Dr. Jenny Brockis

Dr. Jenny Brockis is a medical practitioner and board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, keynote speaker and best-selling author based out of Perth, Western Australia. She is an expert in the science of high-performance thinking, creating thriving teams and leaders through improving brain health and wellbeing. And in her new book, Thriving Mind: How to Cultivate a Good Life, she reveals how to cultivate the mental agility, flexibility and adaptability required to meet the needs of the modern workplace and thrive.

The original post is located here: https://drjennybrockis.com/2017/5/22/are-you-addicted-to-work/

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Christine Comaford helps you manage your company's growth

Episode 843: Experiencing Growth? How To Swim Before Your Organization Is Sunk by Christine Comaford

Christine Comaford is a Leadership and Culture Coach who specializes in applied neuroscience, which helps her clients achieve tremendous results in record time. She is a human behavior expert, a leadership columnist for Forbes.com, and the New York Times bestselling author of Power Your Tribe, SmartTribes and Rules for Renegades.

The original post is located here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/experiencing-growth-how-to-swim-before-your-organization-is-sunk/

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Molly Fletcher tells you how and why to change paths

Episode 842: Reinventing Yourself: How and Why to Change Paths by Molly Fletcher

Too many leaders, teams, and organizations are stuck. Instead of achieving greatness, they remain stagnant, failing to reach their potential. That's where Molly Fletcher comes in.

She is a trailblazer in every sense of the word– a rare talent of business wisdom, relationship brilliance and unwavering optimism. A popular keynote speaker, she shares the unconventional techniques that helped her thrive as one of the first female sports agents in the high stakes, big ego world of professional sports and now a successful entrepreneur.

The original post is located here: https://mollyfletcher.com/reinventing-yourself/

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Seth Godin talks about advertising's bumpy transition

Episode 841: Advertising's Bumpy Transition by Seth Godin

Seth is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker. In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has written 19 best-selling books, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, and What To Do When It's Your Turn (And It's Always Your Turn). His most recent book, This is Marketing, was an instant bestseller in countries around the world.

Though renowned for his writing and speaking, Seth also founded two companies, Squidoo and Yoyodyne (acquired by Yahoo!).

By focusing on everything from effective marketing and leadership, to the spread of ideas and changing everything, Seth has been able to motivate and inspire countless people around the world.

In 2013, Seth was one of just three professionals inducted into the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame. In an astonishing turn of events, in May 2018, he was inducted into the Marketing Hall of Fame as well. He might be the only person in both.

The original post is located here: https://seths.blog/2012/08/advertisings-bumpy-transition-and-why-it-matters-to-you/

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Tyler Tervooren of Riskology.co shares the story of legendary coach John Wooden

Episode 840: This Coach Spent Practice Time Teaching Players To Tie Their Shoes Right by Tyler Tervooren

Tyler is a serial entrepreneur, the founder of Riskology, former co-producer of the World Domination Summit – an annual event for free-thinkers and non-conformists, and has completed a marathon on every continent.

The original post is located here: https://www.riskology.co/better-shoelaces/

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Dustin Heiner helps you hire the right employees for your organization. This is part 2 of 2.

Episode 839: [Part 2] How to Hire the Right Employee For Your Organization by Dustin Heiner

Dustin is the founder of Master Passive Income, Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference (REWBCON) and Successfully Unemployed. He is a real estate investor who was able to make enough passive income from his business to quit his job when he was 37 years old. With his podcast, Youtube channel, books, courses, and coaching, he now helps other people quit their job by investing in real estate rental properties to live their dream life.

The original post is located here: https://masterpassiveincome.com/how-to-hire-an-employee/

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Dustin Heiner helps you hire the right employees for your organization. This is part 1 of 2.

Episode 838: [Part 1] How to Hire the Right Employee For Your Organization by Dustin Heiner

Dustin is the founder of Master Passive Income, Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference (REWBCON) and Successfully Unemployed. He is a real estate investor who was able to make enough passive income from his business to quit his job when he was 37 years old. With his podcast, Youtube channel, books, courses, and coaching, he now helps other people quit their job by investing in real estate rental properties to live their dream life.

The original post is located here: https://masterpassiveincome.com/how-to-hire-an-employee/

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Episode 1755:

Michael Levitt lays out powerful strategies to reinvigorate your business by embracing innovation, refining customer focus, and staying adaptable in fast-changing markets. Discover how aligning your brand with evolving consumer needs and technological trends can unlock lasting competitive advantages.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/ways-to-give-your-business-a-new-edge

Quotes to ponder:

"To stay competitive, businesses must continually innovate and find new ways to differentiate themselves from the competition."

"Listening to your customers is one of the most effective ways to gain insight into what they want and need."

"Adapting to change quickly can give your business a significant edge over competitors who are slower to react."

Episode references:

Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/

Blue Ocean Strategy: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Ocean-Strategy-Uncontested-Competition/dp/1591396190

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Kristoffer Carter with Becoming Minimalist tells you to choose better work over more tools

Episode 837: Choosing Better Work Over More Tools by Kristoffer Carter

Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits.

Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands.

BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it.

The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/choose-yourself/

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Michael Piperno shares two short posts sharing lessons about ease and branding from the inside out

Episode 836: Airline Miles and a Good Lesson About Ease AND Branding From the Inside Out by Michael Piperno

Michael is a leadership communication coach and workplace relationships consultant. Through coaching, consulting, and group training programs, he helps professionals communicate clearly, speak and present more effectively, build and maintain positive and healthy business relationships, refine their personal brands, and lead with confidence. He also helps teams prepare to present at high-stakes meetings and is a skilled advisor to teams with communication problems that impact internal dynamics, relationships, and culture.

The original posts can be found here: https://www.michaelpiperno.com/airline-miles-and-a-good-lesson-about-ease/ & https://www.michaelpiperno.com/branding-from-the-inside-out/

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Steve Pavlina asks if you create plans that would require an android to execute

Episode 835: Do You Create Plans That Would Require an Android to Execute By Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. Steve has been quoted as an expert by the New York Times, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, the Los Angeles Daily News, Self Magazine, The Guardian, and countless other publications. He's also a frequent guest on popular podcasts and radio shows.

The original post is located here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/02/do-you-create-plans-that-would-require-an-android-to-execute/

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Mike Smerklo talks about FOMO and entrepreneurship

Episode 834: A New Startup Called Fomo - Should I Invest In It? By Mike Smerklo

Mike Smerklo is an experienced entrepreneur, investor and business leader driven by the desire to turn ideas into reality. Having bought and scaled a small business into a publicly traded company worth nearly a billion dollars in value, he has a deep understanding of the hard work, dedication and grit that truly powers successful entrepreneurship. Today, as the co-founder and managing director of Next Coast Ventures, Smerklo is a champion for a new generation of entrepreneurs building disruptive companies in big markets. His new book, Mr. Monkey and Me (Scribe Media, Nov. 17 2020), is a "real talk" guide for entrepreneurs who want to cut through the noise to cultivate a mindset that supports greatness.

The original post is located here: https://www.mikesmerklo.com/a-new-startup-called-fomoshould-i-invest-in-it/

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Julie Morgenstern talks about how hobbies kick burnout and fuel creativity

Episode 833: How Hobbies Kick Burnout and Fuel Creativity by Julie Morgenstern

Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the world and at all stages of life how to overcome disorganization to achieve their goals. Her mission is to free each individual to make their unique contribution to the world – by helping them design their own systems for managing time and space that feel natural and are easy to maintain. This Inside Out approach to organizing everything gives readers, listeners, and clients the energy and knowledge they need to get (and stay) organized.

The original post is located here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2022/1/19/how-hobbies-kick-burnout-and-fuel-creativity

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Sarah Dusek of Enygma Ventures talks about what investors look for

Episode 832: Funding: What Investors Look For by Sarah Dusek

Sarah Dusek is Co-Founder of Under Canvas; the leading US adventure-hospitality company offering luxurious glamping accommodations just minutes from America's most popular and iconic national parks. In 2017, under Sarah's leadership Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list and Sarah was named to the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list from Ernst & Young. Under Canvas has set an unprecedented new standard in ecological development while also re-defining experiential hospitality in a meaningful way.

Sarah believes passionately in empowering women to reach their full potential and enabling them to grow in their leadership. This commitment extends to her broader mission to help grow scalable, sustainable businesses that have the power to transform communities, cities and nations. 2019 marks the launch of Enygma Ventures, a private investment fund focused on investing in women-led businesses in Southern Africa. 

The original post can be found here: https://www.enygmaventures.com/news/funding-what-investors-look-for

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Jeff Goins of Goins Writer encourages you to find a few friends who care instead of building an empire. This is part 2 of 2.

Episode 831: [Part 2] Don't Build an Empire, Find a Few Friends Who Care by Jeff Goins

Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on writing, life, and creative work.

The original post is located here: https://goinswriter.com/care/

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Jeff Goins of Goins Writer encourages you to find a few friends who care instead of building an empire. This is part 1 of 2.

Episode 830: [Part 1] Don't Build an Empire, Find a Few Friends Who Care by Jeff Goins

Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on writing, life, and creative work.

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Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents talks about how to become self-employed and see lots of success

Episode 829: How To Become Self-Employed And See Lots Of Success by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped readers along the way. She's currently touring North America and living out of an RV. You can learn more about her and see her monthly income reports at MakingSenseOfCents.com.

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Janice Beetle with Breakfast Leadership shares two short posts covering why you should make valuable content and why it's helpful to have a consistent PR strategy

Episode 828: Make Sure Your Content Isn't Just More Noise AND Consistent PR Strategy Keeps You Top of Mind by Janice Beetle

Michael Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout media firm. He is a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, and is one of the world's leading authorities in burnout recovery and prevention. He is also a Fortune 500 consultant, #1 bestselling author, and host of the Breakfast Leadership Show, a top 200 podcast on iTunes. He is a 2x Top 20 Global Thought Leader on Culture with Thinkers360. He is a former Healthcare executive, CIO, and CFO overseeing $ 2 Billion budgets, so he's seen and done it all.

The original posts are located here: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/make-sure-your-content-isnt-just-more-noise & https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/consistent-pr-strategy-keeps-you-top-of-mind

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Episode 1754:

Jeff Goins outlines a refreshing approach to launching creative work that replaces hype with honesty, emphasizing generosity, trust, and connection over manipulation. By focusing on building relationships and offering real value, creators can achieve more meaningful and lasting success.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://goinswriter.com/powerful-launches/

Quotes to ponder:

"Marketing doesn't have to be dishonest. It can be generous, sincere, and still effective."

"When you tell the truth, you build trust. And when people trust you, they listen."

"Make the launch about them, not about you."

Episode references:

Permission Marketing: https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Marketing-Turning-Strangers-Customers/dp/0684856360

Launch by Jeff Walker: https://www.amazon.com/Launch-Internet-Millionaires-Secrets-Business/dp/1630470171

Tribes: https://www.amazon.com/Tribes-We-Need-You-Lead/dp/1591842336

Building a StoryBrand: https://www.amazon.com/Building-StoryBrand-Clarify-Message-Customers/dp/0718033329

Start with Why: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447

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Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog shares 10 traits all successful entrepreneurs have in common

Episode 827: 10 Traits All Successful Entrepreneurs Have in Common by Michael Gilmore

Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple.

The original post is located here: https://moneyminiblog.com/productivity/successful-entrepreneur-traits/

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Antonella Pisani shares what to know about growing your direct-to-consumer business

Episode 826: 10 Things to Know - Growing Your Direct-to-Consumer Business. A Guide for Brands by Antonella Pisani

Antonella brings more than 24 years of digital experience with a focus on e-commerce leadership and digital marketing. Prior to starting Eyeful, she held VP and SVP roles at companies including Proflowers, Guitar Center, JCPenney, and Fossil. Antonella is an avid traveler and photographer, with a particular passion for visiting places off the beaten path including Antarctica, Easter Island, Bhutan and the Arctic. She is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and knows enough French and Italian to get by with locals. She's based in Dallas, TX, and is a member of both The North Texas Food Bank Advisory Council, and the Dwell with Dignity Board of Directors.

The original post can be found here: https://www.eyefulmedia.com/press/grow-your-direct-to-consumer-business-a-guide-for-brands

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Micheline Nijmeh with Neil Patel shares 7 ways to get the sales team to use your marketing content

Episode 825: 7 Ways to Get The Sales Team to Use Your Marketing Content by Micheline Nijmeh

Neil Patel is a New York Times Bestselling author. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies. He was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations.

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Molly Fletcher shares what top business books on negotiation don't tell you

Episode 824: What Top Business Books on Negotiation Don't Tell You by Molly Fletcher

Too many leaders, teams, and organizations are stuck. Instead of achieving greatness, they remain stagnant, failing to reach their potential. That's where Molly Fletcher comes in.

She is a trailblazer in every sense of the word– a rare talent of business wisdom, relationship brilliance and unwavering optimism. A popular keynote speaker, she shares the unconventional techniques that helped her thrive as one of the first female sports agents in the high stakes, big ego world of professional sports and now a successful entrepreneur.

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Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares 8 ways that doing less can transform your work and life

Episode 823: 8 Ways Doing Less Can Transform Your Work and Life by Leo Babauta

Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It's about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what's important, create something amazing, find happiness.

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Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares a simple guide to reducing inbox overwhelm

Episode 822: A Simple Guide To Reducing Inbox Overwhelm by Anthony Ongaro

After years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more of a physical Twitch than an intentional action. It turned out, this Twitch wasn't just limited to online spending. It applied to social media, impulsive smartphone usage, and more.

Break the Twitch is all about minimizing distractions and doing more of what matters.

Check out Anthony's new book, Break the Twitch: http://breakthetwitch.com/book

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Douglas Lang with Altris shares two short posts covering how to choose the appropriate leadership style and the Tetris Effect

Episode 821: Choosing the Appropriate Leadership Style AND The Tetris Effect by Douglas Lang

Altris has a range of specialised Leadership Development and Executive Coaching solutions. They believe that each leader, team and organisation is unique and therefore the solutions they deliver must be distinctive.

The original posts are located here: http://blog.altris.co.nz/?p=1425 & http://blog.altris.co.nz/?p=1319

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The NeuroGym Team shares 3 ways to boost productivity. This is part 2 of 2.

Episode 820: [Part 2] 3 Ways to Beat Executive Function and Boost Productivity by the NeuroGym Team

NeuroGym applies scientifically-proven methods and technologies for helping people expand their mental and emotional power to reach their fullest potential. Their Mission is to be the leading provider of life transforming technology, products and services to help individuals and corporations maximize their performance and potential.

The original post is located here: https://blog.myneurogym.com/3-ways-to-beat-executive-dysfunction-and-boost-productivity/

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The NeuroGym Team shares 3 ways to boost productivity. This is part 1 of 2.

Episode 819: [Part 1] 3 Ways to Beat Executive Function and Boost Productivity by the NeuroGym Team

NeuroGym applies scientifically-proven methods and technologies for helping people expand their mental and emotional power to reach their fullest potential. Their Mission is to be the leading provider of life transforming technology, products and services to help individuals and corporations maximize their performance and potential.

The original post is located here: https://blog.myneurogym.com/3-ways-to-beat-executive-dysfunction-and-boost-productivity/

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Luke Smith with Carl Pullein talks about how self-employed workers can stay motivated and organized

Episode 818: How Self-Employed Workers Can Stay Motivated and Organised by Luke Smith

Carl has written three books on productivity and time management and coaches companies and individuals around the world through his Time and Life Mastery and Your Digital Life courses. 

His passion and dedication to helping people become better at managing their time so they can focus on what is important to them is legendary and his presentations and workshops are highly interactive, entertaining and educational.

The original post can be found here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/how-self-employed-workers-can-stay-motivated-and-organised/2/7/2021 

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Episode 1753:

Jen Hayes shares four powerful, practical strategies for making affiliate marketing profitable even with a modest-sized blog. By focusing on trust, intentional product selection, and smart content placement, she reveals how bloggers can earn real income without needing massive traffic.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jenhayes.me/4-secrets-to-mastering-affiliate-marketing-with-a-small-blog/

Quotes to ponder:

"Trust is the most important factor in affiliate marketing."

"When you recommend a product that truly helped you, your readers can feel your sincerity."

"Choose affiliate products that are relevant to your niche and audience."

Episode references:

Erin Condren: https://www.erincondren.com

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Adi Redzic talks about achieving lasting success

Episode 817: Lasting Success and How to Get There by Adi Redzic

Adi Redzic is an award-winning life, business, and leadership coach, entrepreneur, author of two books, and motivational speaker. From a war-torn childhood to meetings at The White House, Adi has proven the possibility of change and growth.

The original post is located here: https://www.adiredzic.com/journal/qcpcka1qgfj3xnrrfhwc1f1ytdldds 

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Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro talks about 5 productive practices that millennials instinctively grasp

Episode 816: Learning New Tricks: Five Productive Practices Millennials Instinctively Grasp by Laura Stack

Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on employee and team productivity. She is the president of The Productivity Pro, Inc., a company dedicated to helping leaders increase workplace performance in high-stress environments. Stack has authored eight books, including FASTER TOGETHER: Accelerating Your Team's Productivity (Berrett-Koehler 2018). She is a past president of the National Speakers Association, and a member of its exclusive Speaker Hall of Fame (with fewer than 175 members worldwide.) Stack's clients include Cisco Systems, Wal-Mart, and Bank of America, and she has been featured on the CBS Early Show and CNN, and in the New York Times.

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