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Malcolm Gladwell: The Tipping Point Jan 16, 2024

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Joy is a choice you can, and should, make each day. At least that’s the stance taken by award-winning journalist, renowned speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, Malcolm Gladwell. Malcolm discusses the future of work and the importance of organizational culture in a changing landscape, emphasizing the power of overstories and the impact they have on shaping communities and organizations. He highlights the need for leaders to understand and appreciate the variability in human performance and the importance of making finely grained judgments. In this masterclass, Malcolm shares insights on dealing with criticism, the value of reflection in writing, and the significance of diversity in the workplace.

Leadership Approaches for a New World: Download our guide to help leaders in your organization embrace this new world and understand the fundamental principles that will help them move forward.

Russell Brunson: Revealing Expert Secrets Jan 12, 2024

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Whether you are focused on product development, sales, marketing, advertising, or almost anything that involves promoting a product or service, this interview with Russell Brunson is a must-listen. The serial entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of ClickFunnels breaks down the sales funnel process in a way that anyone can put it to work for them in their business. He explains the importance of using hooks, stories, and offers to create the most impactful funnels, emphasizing the need for simplicity and clarity within each of those steps.

3 Leadership Actions to Amplify Your Organization's Impact: Download our guide for three actions your leaders can take today to transform your teams' efforts into high-value results.

Jenn Drummond: Becoming Break Proof Jan 09, 2024

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World record holder Jenn Drummond’s story is both herculean and unrelatable. But in this bestselling author’s new book BreakProof: Seven Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals, Jenn shares powerful lessons that apply to and inspire all of us to summit our own metaphorical or literal mountains in life. Jenn discusses her harrowing journey to becoming the first and only female to climb the Seven Second Summits, in a quest that was sparked by her survival of an unsurvivable car crash in 2018. Her story is like an inoculation for those of us with big audacious goals, inspiring us all to overcome our breaking points with grace, poise, and resilience.

4 Steps to Refine and Execute Your Team Goals: Like a bullseye, a clear goal is a target that leaves nothing to interpretation. You either hit it, or you don't. Without a clear goal, people can't tell how well they are doing or even what they should be doing. Download this guide to bring laser focus and clarity to your goals.

David Brooks: How to Know a Person Jan 05, 2024

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Episode 326 | This episode is a must-listen before you go to your next dinner party, barbeque, one-on-one, or coffee date with a friend. Highly respected opinion writer, columnist, and bestselling author David Brooks joins us for a candid conversation about the art of truly getting to know those around you. David shares his personal journey of emotional growth and the importance of developing skills in emotional connection, social interaction, and vulnerability. David also shares how you can more thoughtfully approach supporting individuals who are suffering and how to have more meaningful conversations with anyone and everyone in your life.

Listen Like a Leader: Read our guide to learn how to listen and then pick one or two skills you can start building this week.

Brian Grazer: Leading With a Curious Mind Jan 02, 2024

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Episode 325 | Perseverance and determination play a powerful role in bringing your vision to life. That is one of several key insights offered up by multiple Academy Award-winning producer and New York Times bestselling author, Brian Grazer, in his conversation On Leadership. Brian discusses his book, A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life, which explores the power of curiosity and human connection. He emphasizes the importance of preparation in all things, as well as understanding what people are really saying no to, and staying true to your vision no matter what.

3 Steps to Build a Culture Where Teams Thrive: To provide lasting support to their people, organizations need to build a winning culture with inclusive, high-trust values that help their people succeed both at work and outside of it. Download and share this guide and help your organization align its culture and values with what’s best for its people.

Gabe Dannenbring: Building Your Personal Social Media Brand Dec 29, 2023

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Episode 324 | If you’re looking for insights on how to effectively build and manage your social media presence while staying true to your core values, this is the conversation for you. South Dakotan middle school science teacher and social media phenomenon, Gabe Dannenbring joins us to share what he’s learned from balancing his career as a teacher with maintaining a following of more than 2 million across various platforms. Gabe emphasizes the importance of prioritizing face-to-face interactions in an increasingly digital world, and urges users of social media to stay positive amid the sea of negativity online.

Manage Your Time Like a Pro: 7 Tips for Doing What Matters Most – Hard-working professionals should be spending more time on their long-term goals. We can help.

Jihyun Park & Seh-Lynn Chai: The Hard Road Out Dec 26, 2023

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Episode 323 | Hard is not a harrowing enough word to describe Jihyun Park’s journey, but it’s also simple, true, and accurate. Join Jihyun Park and Seh-Lynn Chai, authors of The Hard Road Out: One Woman’s Escape from North Korea, for a discussion that will make you truly appreciate the privileges we take for granted in democratic societies. Jihyun shares various aspects of life in North Korea, including the strict hierarchy, curfews, and constant surveillance. She shares the heartbreaking story of being separated from her son and her time in a North Korean prison and various other challenges she faced along the way.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: A Brief Guide Download our guide for a summary of principles and practices that can help you cope with change in resilient, creative ways.

Sasha DiGiulian: Take the Lead Dec 22, 2023

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Episode 322 | The view of life from 3000 feet or higher can offer you some pretty interesting perspectives on what it takes to hang on, let go, and conquer life’s hardest climbs. Join author and champion climber Sasha DiGiulian as she emphasizes the importance of breaking down big goals into achievable steps and surrounding oneself with people who complement one's weaknesses. She also discusses the mental aspect of climbing, including the need for focus, perseverance, and a positive mindset. She advises listeners to find an outlet that brings them joy and to be present in the moment.

Thriving Through Tough Times: Download our guide and explore four tactics you can use to navigate the negative mindsets that creep in during times of stress."

Mathias Döpfner: The Future of Global Democracy Dec 19, 2023

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Episode 321 | Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Axel Springer SE, joins Scott Miller for an discussion on the decline of democracy around the world and the need for a new approach to trade policy. Mathias argues that the old paradigm of "change through trade" has actually strengthened non-democratic countries and weakened democracies, suggesting that an alliance of democratic countries, starting with the transatlantic alliance, could create a powerful force for change and fair trade. He emphasizes other countries that should be included in this alliance and the need for consistency in business decisions that support democratic values.

Adapt to Change: 5 Self-Coaching Questions: Download this guide to help your leaders identify their current approach to change and adopt a productive mindset that enables them to thrive in new circumstances.

Matt Higgins: Burn the Boats Dec 15, 2023

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Episode 320 | If you’ve ever fully committed to a goal or venture without any backup plan, you know what it’s like to persevere in choppy waters. It’s a philosophy embraced at a young age by Matthew Higgins, a very successful serial entrepreneur and author of the book Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential. Matthew focuses on key principles of entrepreneurship and leadership that can lead to success, including eliminating any possibility of retreat and fully dedicating yourself to achieving your goals. Matthew also points to the importance of self-awareness and recognizing that everyone has their own journey to focus on that should never be defined or determined by external validation.

Execute Your Strategic Goals and Create Breakthrough Results: Rather than just a theory, The 4 Disciplines of Execution is a proven set of principles designed to help leaders consistently achieve breakthrough results. This shareable guide gives an overview of each discipline to help you get started on achieving your goals by executing on your priorities.

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