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What We Learned from Skipping Life’s Most Important Moments (Essentialism by Greg McKeown) Jul 09, 2025

In this episode, Stephen and Britain Covey revisit a modern classic: Essentialism by Greg McKeown. They dive into the core message of doing “less but better,” exploring how prioritizing what truly matters can lead to a more meaningful, purpose-driven life.

Stephen reflects on his friendship with Greg McKeown, sharing stories that highlight the man behind the message. Together, the hosts explore how essentialism isn't just about time management; it's a fundamental paradigm shift. They unpack how this mindset applies in careers, early adulthood, leadership, and even family life.

Through thoughtful storytelling and personal insight, this episode challenges listeners to rethink the constant pursuit of more and instead, embrace the transformative power of intentional living.

What We Discuss

[00:02] Introduction to essentialism
[02:26] Greg's personal story that gave birth to essentialism
[04:40] Principle of prioritizing your life
[08:09] Life as a diamond mine
[09:11] Less but better
[13:04] Essentialism as a paradigm and not a hack
[17:21] Essentialism for early career
[21:22] Detecting life's mission
[25:21] Reflection and experience
[27:28] Prioritization and control

Notable Quotes

[03:54] “If you don't prioritize your life, someone else will.” — Greg McKeown
[08:04] “Life is much more akin to a diamond mine where it's not about how much stuff you get out. It's whether you can identify those few things that are exceptionally valuable.” — Greg McKeown
[13:04] “If you try to do it all, all the time for everyone, you don't get it all. You get exhausted, you get burned out.” — Greg McKeown
[13:24] “The essentialist is waking up in a way, a little bit like a Matrix moment, but you just wake up and you go, what? This isn't how it works at all.” — Greg McKeown
[21:30] “There is an essential and unique mission in life that needs to be detected, not just designed, not just selected.” — Greg McKeown

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What Most People Get Wrong About The 7 Habits with Stephen M.R. Covey Jul 02, 2025

In this special episode, Stephen and Britain Covey sit down with their father, Stephen M. R. Covey, to explore the real origin story behind The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. From childhood family councils to a 20-year publishing journey, they uncover the behind-the-scenes moments that shaped one of the most influential personal development books of all time.

The episode dives deep into how the habits evolved over time, why paradigms matter more than behavior, and how primary greatness, not just success, leads to lasting fulfillment. With heartfelt stories, insightful breakdowns, and meaningful listener questions, this episode brings the 7 Habits to life in a way you’ve never heard before. Let's dive in!

What We Discuss

[03:01] How the 7 Habits began as stand-alone principles
[07:13] How the habit names and structure evolved
[12:02] Why the 7 Habits took over 20 years to develop
[16:08] Choosing purpose over profit: Stephen M. R. Covey’s career decision
[27:11] Private victory as the key to public victory
[29:38] Mental resilience in competitive environments
[32:46] The hardest habit to live consistently
[37:16] What would the 8th habit be?
[39:19] Are the 7 Habits still relevant today?
[57:28] Practical applications to live more effectively

Notable Quotes

[04:47] “You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage pleasantly, smilingly, unapologetically to say no to other things.” — Stephen H. Covey

[20:53] “Secondary greatness is success. Primary greatness is character.” — Stephen M. R. Covey

[25:21] “Peace doesn’t come from accumulation. It comes from contribution.” — Britain Covey

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Why We Almost Didn't Relaunch This Podcast Jun 25, 2025

In this relaunch episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, hosts Stephen and Britain Covey share exciting updates about the podcast's new direction while blending personal stories with profound insights. Britain, a Super Bowl champion, reveals what winning the Super Bowl really feels like (including a hilarious kindergarten project involving "Flat Stanley"), while both hosts explore their grandfather Stephen R. Covey's timeless wisdom about paradigm shifts and why changing your perspective alters everything.

As part of the relaunch, they’re revisiting the 15 transformative books and authors already featured on the show—mining them for deeper insights and fresh relevance—before continuing their journey toward uncovering 40 must-read books for personal and professional growth. With new weekly episodes, this reboot promises a more structured and thoughtful approach to transformation, one paradigm at a time.

Tune in to discover why Britain's teammates laughed at Flat Stanley, how to apply Einstein's problem-solving principle to daily life, and what makes this podcast's approach to personal growth unique. Let's jump in!

What We Discuss

[00:02] Introduction to Paradigm Shifting Books
[01:20] Super Bowl Experience
[03:24] Flat Stanley in the Super Bowl
[06:03] Podcast relaunch
[12:52] Why "paradigm shifting"?
[14:45] Listening to Stephen R. Covey and Einstein's secret
[17:50] Roots vs. branches concept
[19:36] Invitation to join the journey

Notable Quotes

[00:11:08] “What we'll do initially is go back through the 15 books and then get back into the ultimate goal of reviewing 40 books that everyone should read when it comes to personal and professional development.” — Stephen Covey

[00:14:00] “Changing your paradigm will change your behavior far quicker than trying to fix the behavior itself.” — Britain Covey

[00:18:23] “Focus on the roots, not the branches. That’s where real transformation happens.” — Stephen Covey

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Book #15 Presence by Amy Cuddy Dec 10, 2024

Unlocking Confidence and Presence with Amy Cuddy
In this powerful episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, Stephen and Britain Covey sit down with Amy Cuddy, renowned social psychologist and author of Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges. Together, they explore the transformative concept of presence and how it enables us to show up authentically and confidently in life’s most demanding moments.
Amy shares fascinating insights from her research, including how body language and self-affirmation techniques can help individuals tap into their most empowered selves—even in high-stakes situations like job interviews, public speaking, or competitive sports. Britain as an NFL Punt Returner talks through how Amy’s work has been directly applicable to his role as an NFL player. The conversation dives into the science behind power posing, the profound impact of aligning with your core values, and how to overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome.
From practical strategies for building confidence to stories of real-world application, this episode offers listeners actionable tools to cultivate personal power and authenticity. Whether you’re preparing for a pivotal presentation, navigating a challenging conversation, or striving to perform under pressure, Amy’s insights will inspire you to approach life’s challenges with greater courage and connection.
Tune in for an engaging discussion that’s as practical as it is empowering, and discover how to bring your boldest self to your biggest challenges.

00:00 Introduction to Presence
05:10 Applying Presence in Various Scenarios
10:39 Preparation, Confidence & Self-Affirmation
30:38 Dealing with Hyper-Awareness and External Judgement
36:18 Exploring the Paradox of Nerves and Performance
39:06 The Importance of Personal Power
46:07 Power Posing: The Science and Application
55:02 Practical Tips for Cultivating Personal Power
01:03:13 The Broader Impact of Confidence and Self-Doubt
01:07:53 Affirming Others and Building Presence
01:12:30 Final Thoughts and Practical Advice

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Book Preview - Presence by Amy Cuddy Nov 21, 2024

Previewing ‘Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges’ by Amy Cuddy
In this preview episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, Stephen and Britain Covey set the stage for their upcoming interview with Amy Cuddy, the renowned social psychologist behind Presence. The brothers share their excitement about discussing a book that has transformed the way we think about confidence and personal power.
They explore the concept of “presence,” likening it to an inner strength that allows you to show up as your best self in critical moments—whether it’s a job interview, a high-stakes presentation, or a pivotal sports moment (like returning punts in the Super Bowl). Drawing from Cuddy’s groundbreaking research, they unpack how presence isn’t an innate quality but a skill that can be developed through intentional shifts in body language and mindset.
The episode touches on key themes from the book, including the science of power posing, the transformative idea of “fake it until you become it,” and the role of presence in overcoming imposter syndrome. Stephen and Britain also share the questions they’re eager to ask Amy in the full interview, including insights into her research process and her thoughts on applying presence in everyday life.
Join the conversation as the hosts dive into why Presence is a must-read for anyone looking to bring their boldest self to life’s biggest challenges.
00:00 Introduction to Presence
03:06 Practical Applications of Presence
06:27 Amy Cuddy's Background
08:32 Questions to explore
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Book Application - Trust & Inspire by Stephen M.R. Covey Nov 19, 2024

In this episode of 'Paradigm Shifting Books,' hosts Stephen and Britain discuss their father Stephen M. R. Covey's book 'Trust and Inspire' and reflect on the previous episode with him. Highlights include real-world examples of trust and inspire leaders like NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang and Golden State Warriors' coach Steve Kerr. They also dive into practical applications of stewardship agreements and how these methods can revolutionize leadership both in corporate settings and at home.

00:00 Intro & NFL Update
05:11 Jensen Huang & Steve Kerr
12:22 Stewardship Agreements

Elements of a Stewardship Agreement:
1 - Desired Results - What do we want to accomplish and why?
2 - Guidelines - Within what boundaries?
3 - Resources - What do we have to work with?
4 - Accountability - How will we know how we’re doing?
5 - Consequences - What are the implications if we do or don’t achieve the desired results?

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Book #14 Trust & Inspire by Stephen M.R. Covey Sep 19, 2024

Exploring the book ‘Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others’ by Stephen M.R. Covey.
We have a leadership crisis today, where even though our world has changed drastically, our leadership style has not. Most organizations, teams, schools, and families today still operate from a model of “command and control,” focusing on hierarchies and compliance from people. But because of the changing nature of the world, the workforce, work itself, and the choices we have for where and how to work and live, this way of leading is drastically outdated.
Stephen M.R. Covey has made it his life’s work to understand trust in leadership and organizations. In his newest and most transformative book, Trust and Inspire, he offers a simple yet bold solution: to shift from this “command and control” model to a leadership style of “trust and inspire.” People don’t want to be managed; they want to be led.
In this episode, Stephen M.R. Covey takes us on a deep dive into the origins and key paradigms of the ‘Trust and Inspire’ leadership model, contrasting it with the traditional ‘command and control’ approach. He shares powerful insights drawn from his experiences, highlighting the value of creating stewardship agreements and demonstrating how this new leadership style can transform our ability to lead. This conversation offers both practical advice and inspiration for aspiring leaders and anyone looking to enhance their interpersonal relationships.

00:00 Intro
01:24 Genesis of Trust & Inspire
05:36 Key paradigms of Trust & Inspire
13:34 What Trust & Inspire is not
26:52 Real world examples
43:18 Leadership vs. management
53:59 Practical applications: stewardship agreements
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Book Preview - Trust & Inspire by Stephen M.R. Covey Aug 15, 2024

Previewing 'Trust and Inspire' by Stephen M.R. Covey - A Paradigm Shift in Leadership

Stephen & Britain preview 'Trust and Inspire' by Stephen M.R. Covey, a groundbreaking book on leadership. The hosts discuss the book's relevance in modern leadership, emphasizing its importance not just in corporate settings but also in family, sports, and educational environments. The book proposes a shift from the traditional 'command and control' style to a 'trust and inspire' model, essential in today's rapidly changing world. The episode also includes an announcement for a book giveaway.

00:00 NFL pre-season update
02:24 Book preview: Trust and Inspire
07:02 The world has changed but our leadership style hasn’t
13:28 Excerpt introducing trust & inspire
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Book Application - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Aug 01, 2024

Applying the Seven Habits: Integrity and Inside-Out Change
In this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, Britain & Stephen discuss the practical application of 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People' by Stephen R. Covey. Britain shares his experience balancing fall camp with personal growth and highlights the crucial concept of private victory preceding public victory. They delve into examples of integrity from movies like 'Gladiator' and 'Braveheart', and real-world stories like that of Glen Powell & John Huntsman Sr. They explore how a paradigm shift can transform one's outlook and behavior and stress the importance of becoming the creative force in one's life. Finally, actionable steps are provided for applying the first three habits to foster a proactive and organized life.

Link to notion page - Applying habits 1-3

00:00 Introduction
01:37 Private victory, inside-out approach & being the creative force
07:33 Keep the main thing, the main thing - Jalen Hurts or Stephen Covey?
8:58 Glen Powell paradigm shift example
13:01 John Huntsman Sr. story of integrity
17:05 Applying habits 1-3
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Book #1 - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People with Stephen M.R. Covey Jul 18, 2024

Exploring the Origins and Impact of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People'
In this episode of Paradigm Shifting Books, the hosts welcome their father, Stephen M.R. Covey, to discuss the renowned book 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' by their grandfather, Stephen R. Covey. They delve into the book's origins, the unique perspectives Stephen M.R. Covey brings from his professional and familial experiences, and the evolution of paradigms and principles central to the book. The discussion also addresses listener questions about applying the habits in today's rapidly changing world, the challenges of living by these habits, and the concept of primary and secondary greatness.

00:00 Introduction and welcome
01:53 The origin, development & release of the 7 habits
18:07 Personal reflections and Impact
21:22 Primary vs. secondary greatness
27:52 Applying the 7 habits in the NFL
34:03 The power of habit 1 - be proactive
37:30 The hardest habit to live?
42:37 The 8th habit
44:28 Relevance of the 7 habits today
48:12 Understanding paradigms and how to shift paradigms
01:05:00 How to apply the 7 habits to your life

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Book Preview - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Jun 27, 2024

Previewing and exploring the legacy of the book ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’. Discussion around why the book remains influential today. Personal stories from Britain & Stephen growing up with Stephen R. Covey as their grandfather. The hosts also discuss questions they plan to ask their father, Stephen M.R. Covey, in an upcoming interview, which will delve deeper into the origins and core concepts of the book. Listeners are encouraged to send in their questions!
00:00 Why review the 7 Habits?
07:57 Stephen R Covey Life
13:38 Questions about the 7 Habits
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Book Application - The Fearless Mind by Dr. Craig Manning Jun 20, 2024

Applying Book Insights: The Fearless Mind Recap and Real-Life Applications.

Britain and Stephen recap the insights from Dr. Manning and discuss how to practically apply these ideas in real life. The hosts share personal and external applications of self-awareness and reflection techniques from the book. They discuss the importance of daily journaling to boost self-awareness and how focusing on the process rather than the outcome can build a resilient mindset. Notable stories and quotes, such as experiences from sports figures and ancient Chinese wisdom, enrich the conversation, providing powerful insights for listeners to incorporate into their own lives.

00:00 Introduction to a New Podcast Format
01:10 Personal Applications from 'Fearless Mind'
04:39 Brandon Graham Super Bowl Application
08:17 Nick Saban's Process Over Outcome Philosophy
13:39 Chuang Tzu Wisdom
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Book #13 - The Fearless Mind by Dr. Craig Manning Jun 12, 2024

Unlocking Human Performance: An Interview with Dr. Craig Manning - https://thefearlessmind.com/

In this episode, Dr. Manning, author of 'The Fearless Mind,' joins the podcast to discuss the transformative principles of mental performance. Dr. Manning shares his journey of writing the book, the importance of knowing one's strengths, and the significance of building skills upon those strengths. Both hosts, and notably Britain Covey in his NFL career relate personal experiences of overcoming anxiety and enhancing performance through these principles. Dr. Manning underscores the essence of focusing on the present, setting goals that align with personal growth and identity, and differentiates between ego-oriented and task-oriented mindsets. Practical advice, including daily journaling, helps listeners to start identifying their strengths and maintaining a growth mindset. Dr. Manning's insights are rooted in both personal anecdotes and extensive research, offering valuable guidance for excelling under pressure in both sports and everyday life.

Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to the Fearless Mind
04:38 Defining High Performance
06:04 The Importance of Knowing Your Strengths
17:20 The Role of Goals and Identity
23:48 Generational Differences in Motivation
29:24 Handling Authority Figures
33:46 Commitment Culture and Owning Your Lane
34:54 Ego vs. Task Orientation
40:56 The Science of Fear and Learning
44:38 Super Bowl Reflections and Mental Skills
51:15 Practical application
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Book Preview - The Fearless Mind by Dr. Craig Manning Jun 11, 2024

Exploring 'The Fearless Mind' by Dr. Craig Manning: https://thefearlessmind.com/dr-manning/
Stephen and Britain discuss the book's core concepts about high performance, overcoming fear, and the mental state required to achieve success, whether in sports, business, or personal life. We talk through some personal insights and experiences with the book, emphasizing task-oriented versus ego-oriented mindsets. Also some of the questions we want to ask Dr. Manning, including what it’s been like working with the Milwaukee Bucks and NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Highlights:
00:00 The Fearless Mind & Dr. Manning
01:23 The Role of Fear and Anxiety
02:50 Sports as a Lens for High Performance
05:51 Exploring Confidence and Competitiveness
07:14 Task-Oriented vs. Ego-Oriented Mindsets
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Season 2 - Introducing Britain Covey Jun 10, 2024

Introducing New Co-Host Britain Covey - A Fresh Perspective on Paradigm Shifting Books.
In this episode, Stephen H Covey introduces his younger brother and new co-host, Britain Covey, who is currently an NFL player for the Philadelphia Eagles. Britain shares his unique perspective as a professional athlete, while Stephen highlights the legacy and influence of their grandfather, Stephen R. Covey. Together, they delve into the inspiration for the podcast and the powerful lessons they hope to share and learn alongside listeners.
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Funny story of Britain being denied entrance into the players parking lot his first game in Philadelphia: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34637972/philadelphia-eagles-rookie-britain-covey-parked-fans-being-denied-access-players-lot
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to Britain Covey
02:00 Britain’s Welcome to the NFL Moment
04:01 Travis & Jason Kelce Inspiration
05:58 Different Perspectives: Corporate vs. Sports
09:53 Influence of Grandfather Stephen R. Covey
13:49 Podcast Goals and Future Plans
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Things that are important but not urgent Jan 11, 2023

A quick update at the start of 2023. Upcoming episodes outlook and my personal resolution for 2023!

2022 Paradigm Shifting Books Podcast Outlook Mar 03, 2022

The next book review episode won't be until later in 2022. Stephen explains the reasons behind this and the ultimate end in mind for this podcast ;)

Book #12 - Drive by Daniel Pink Dec 31, 2021

Daniel H. Pink is the author of seven books, including the forthcoming The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward (Riverhead, 2022). His other books include the New York Times bestsellers When and A Whole New Mind — as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. Dan’s books have won multiple awards, have been translated into 42 languages, and have sold millions of copies around the world. He lives in Washington, DC, with his family.
For this episode, we specifically focus on Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, which draws on 50 years of behavioral science to overturn the conventional wisdom about human motivation. Along with being a Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and Publishers Weekly bestseller, Drive spent 159 weeks on the New York Times (main and extended) bestseller lists. A national bestseller in Japan and the United Kingdom, the book has been translated into 40 languages.
Highlights:
00:00 - Intro
1:24 - Dan Pink background & career insight
5:18 - Why he wrote the book Drive
8:43 - Motivation 1.0 & 2.0
14:25 - What about money as motivation?
20:45 - Motivation 3.0 - Autonomy, Mastery & Purpose
37:09 - What is a practical action step to move to Motivation 3.0?
38:49 - What is success and how can I be successful?
40:25 - The Power of Regret - Preview of next book
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Book #11 - Disrupt Yourself by Whitney Johnson Dec 21, 2021

Whitney Johnson is considered one of the top ten business thinkers in the world as named by Thinkers50, Whitney is an expert at smart growth leadership. Whitney has worked at FORTUNE 100 companies, and as an award-winning equity analyst on Wall Street. She co-founded the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Harvard Business School’s late Clayton Christensen. She has coached alongside the renowned Marshall Goldsmith, selected by Goldsmith in 2017 as a Top 15 Coach out of a pool of more than 17,000 candidates. Whitney understands how companies work, how investors think, and how the best coaches coach.

An award-winning author, Johnson teaches the S Curve of Learning to managers and companies as both a keynote speaker and a frequent lecturer for Harvard Business School’s Corporate Learning. She is a LinkedIn Top Voice (2020) with 1.8 million followers. Her course Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship has been viewed more than 1 million times.

An innovation and disruption theorist, Whitney is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review. Author of the bestselling Build an A Team (a Financial Times Book of the Month) and Disrupt Yourself, fittingly described by Publisher’s Weekly as “Savvy . . . often counterintuitive . . . superb.” She hosts the weekly Disrupt Yourself podcast with guests including Brené Brown, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and General Stanley McChrystal.
Disrupt Yourself Podcast: https://whitneyjohnson.com/disrupt-yourself-podcast/
Learn more about her book Disrupt Yourself and her other books including her upcoming book Smart Growth: https://whitneyjohnson.com/books/
Highlights:
00:00 - Introduction
1:04 - Clayton Christensen Impact
6:02 - Origin of the book Disrupt Yourself
10:47 - Personal disruption applies to all strong performers
15:04 - The S-Curve
21:37 - The 7 variables along the S-Curve & the two most important
26:02 - Give failure its due
34:42 - What is a practical action step to disrupt yourself?
36:39 - What is success and how can I be successful?
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Book Preview - Drive by Daniel Pink Dec 09, 2021

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Book Preview - Disrupt Yourself by Whitney Johnson Dec 08, 2021

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Book #10 - The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stanier Nov 29, 2021

Michael Bungay Stanier is at the forefront of shaping how organizations see coaching as an essential leadership competency. His book The Coaching Habit is the best-selling coaching book of this century, with over a million copies sold. In 2019, he was named the #1 thought leader in coaching. The Advice Trap is his follow-up book that incorporates everything great about The Coaching Habit and expands it even further.

Michael founded Box of Crayons, a learning and development company that helps organizations transform from advice-driven to curiosity-led. He currently leads MBS.works, a place where people find the clarify, confidence and community to be a force for change.

To learn more about Michael Bungay Stanier and the advice trap you can visit:
https://www.mbs.works/best-books-training-for-coaches-leaders-and-mentors/the-advice-trap/
Also check out his next upcoming book: https://www.mbs.works/how-to-begin/

From Michael: "I want you to think differently and boldly, about your goals, your ambition, and the difference you want to make in the world. My new book How to Begin: Start Doing Something that Matters will help you find, define and start your own Worthy Goal."
Highlights:
00:00 - Intro
4:47 - Michael’s journey to becoming an author
11:24 - Who or what is the advice monster?
14:05 - Tell it, save it and control it
18:25 - Advice giving is overrated
23:14 - Advice giving motivated by superiority?
26:51 - Solving a problem and growing a person
29:01 - Easy change vs hard change
33:40 - Why is it so hard to truly listen to others?
37:46 - What is a practical action step to tame my advice monster?
39:02 - What is success and how can I be successful?
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Book Preview - The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stanier Nov 05, 2021

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Book #9 - The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Oct 04, 2021

In The Power of Habit, award-winning New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. With penetrating intelligence and an ability to distill vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives, Duhigg brings to life a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential for transformation.
At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, raising exceptional children, becoming more productive, building revolutionary companies and social movements, and achieving success is understanding how habits work. Habits aren’t destiny. As Charles Duhigg shows, by harnessing this new science, we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives.
To learn more visit: https://charlesduhigg.com/books/the-power-of-habit/
Highlights:
0:00 - Intro & origin of The Power of Habit
4:35 - What percentage of our actions come from habits?
7:10 - Basic makeup of a habit
13:06 - The golden rule of habit change
16:08 - Breaking the habit of procrastination
32:34 - What is a practical action step to change a habit?
33:19 - What is success and how can I be successful?
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Book Preview - The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg Sep 08, 2021

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The full episode with Charles Duhigg will release the beginning of October 2021.
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Book #8 - The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey Aug 23, 2021

Stephen M. R. Covey is co-founder of CoveyLink and of the FranklinCovey Global Speed of Trust Practice. A sought-after and compelling keynote speaker and advisor on trust, leadership, ethics, and high performance, he speaks to audiences around the world. He is the New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust, and coauthor of the #1 Amazon bestseller Smart Trust. He advocates that nothing is as fast as the speed of trust and that the ability to establish, grow, extend, and restore trust with all stakeholders is the critical leadership competency of the new global economy.
To learn more visit: https://www.speedoftrust.com/
Highlights:
0:00 - Intro
4:54 - Stephen Covey imposter syndrome
7:35 - The Speed of Trust origin
11:58 - Trust Paradigms
14:14 - The 5 waves of trust & the inside out approach
22:31 - Wave 1 - Self-trust
27:57 - Can you fake trust?
31:19 - Wave 2 - Relationship trust
41:30 - The risk of trusting & the risk of not trusting
46:38 - Is it possible to restore trust?
56:07 - Trust & Inspire - New book preview
1:00:13 - How can I get better at trust?
1:02:04 - What is success and how can I be successful?
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Book Preview - The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey Jun 14, 2021

Previewing our next book:
The Speed of Trust - The One Thing That Changes Everything by Stephen M.R. Covey
The episode with Stephen M.R. Covey will release in August of 2021. Do you have a question about the Speed of Trust or a question about trust in general you'd like to ask Stephen M.R. Covey? Shoot an email to: paradigmshiftingbooks@gmail.com
You can learn more about The Speed of Trust here.
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Book #7 - Multipliers by Liz Wiseman May 12, 2021

We've all had experience with two dramatically different types of leaders. The first type drain intelligence, energy, and capability from the ones around them and always need to be the smartest ones in the room. These are the idea killers, the energy sappers, the diminishers of talent and commitment. On the other side of the spectrum are leaders who use their intelligence to amplify the smarts and capabilities of the people around them. When these leaders walk into a room, lightbulbs go off over people's heads, ideas flow, and problems get solved. These are the leaders who inspire employees to stretch themselves to deliver results that surpass expectations. These are the Multipliers. And the world needs more of them, especially now, when leaders are expected to do more with less.
Liz Wiseman is a researcher and executive advisor who teaches leadership to executives around the world. Some of her recent clients include: Apple, AT&T, Disney, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Nike, Salesforce, Tesla, and Twitter. Liz has been listed on the Thinkers50 ranking and in 2019 was recognized as the top leadership thinker in the world.

You can learn more about Multipliers & Liz Wiseman here.
Highlights:
00:00 Intro & origin of the book Multipliers
09:44 Multipliers vs Diminishers
14:13 Multipliers & Synergy
21:22 Surprising findings of Multipliers
28:21 The Multiplier Paradigm
34:11 Can you be both a Multiplier & Diminisher?
39:43 Trust, Safety & Stretch
44:36 Multipliers see potential
50:26 Practical action step to be a Multiplier
54:33 What is success and how can I be successful?

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Book Preview - Multipliers by Liz Wiseman Apr 26, 2021

Previewing our next book:
Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman
The episode with Liz Wiseman will release in May of 2021. You can learn more about Multipliers here.
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Book #6 - The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney Apr 07, 2021

The 4 Disciplines of Execution is not theory. It is a proven set of practices that represents a new way of thinking essential to thriving in today’s competitive climate.
The 4 Disciplines of Execution are used by more than 100,000 teams around the world in business, government, and education, and are changing how teams and organizations achieve their most important goals.
The 4 Disciplines of Execution is a simple, repeatable, and proven formula for executing your most important strategic priorities in the midst of the whirlwind. By following the 4 Disciplines—Focus on the Wildly Important; Act on Lead Measures; Keep a Compelling Scoreboard; Create a Cadence of Accountability—leaders can produce breakthrough results, even when executing the strategy requires a significant change in behavior from their teams.
Although written to a business audience the principles are just as effective for personal or family goals.
Highlights:
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Why a book on execution?
02:35 - 4DX is not theory
05:15 - Is this applicable to individuals or just companies?
06:42 - Is execution a people problem or a systems problem?
09:47 - What is the whirlwind?
13:49 - Discipline 1 - Focus on the Wildly Important
30:47 - Discipline 2 - Act on Lead Measures
36:55 - Discipline 3 - Keep a Compelling Scoreboard
40:39 - Discipline 4 - Create a Cadence of Accountability
44:37 - One practical action step to execute better
45:37 - What is success and how can I be successful?
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Book Preview - The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney Mar 17, 2021

Previewing our next book: The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals
The episode with Chris McChesney will release the first week of April. To learn more you can watch this five-minute overview.
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Book #5 - Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Joseph Grenny Mar 03, 2021

Backed by thirty years of social science research, Crucial Conversations skills represent the standard in effective communication and the marker of high-performance individuals and organizations everywhere.
Whenever you’re not getting the results you want, it’s likely an important conversation either hasn’t happened or hasn’t been handled well. In fact, success is largely determined by how quickly, directly, and effectively we speak up when it matters most.
Joseph Grenny is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, dynamic keynote speaker, and leading social scientist for business performance. Over the past thirty years, Joseph has delivered engaging keynotes at major conferences including the HSM World Business Forum at Radio City Music Hall. Joseph’s work has been translated into 28 languages, is available in 36 countries, and has generated results for 300 of the Fortune 500.
Highlights:
0:00 - Intro
2:31 - Crucial Conversations disproportionally impact everything
7:49 - Truth drives improvement
8:58 - How most people handle crucial conversations
10:54 - Can you be honest & keep friends?
14:11 - A new paradigm: The Pit vs. Staircase
17:23 - How the book is organized
20:01 - Overview of the 7 key principles
31:14 - How this work has impacted Joseph
33:05 - Practical action step to improve crucial conversations
35:22 - What is success and how can I be successful?
If you are interested in learning more about Crucial Conversations you can visit: https://www.vitalsmarts.com/crucial-conversations-training/
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Book Preview - Crucial Conversations by Joseph Grenny Feb 17, 2021

Previewing our next book:
Crucial Conversations: Tools For Talking When Stakes Are High
The episode with Joseph Grenny will release the first week of March. You can read the first chapter for free here.
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What is success? How can I be successful? Feb 09, 2021

At the end of each interview, this question is posed: "Imagine you were sitting one on one with someone early on in their career and they asked you about success. Both what is success and how to be successful. How would you answer this question?"
Hear answers from Sean Covey (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People), Ken Blanchard (One Minute Manager), David Allen (Getting Things Done), Greg Mckeown (Essentialism) & Angela Duckworth (Grit).
Highlights:
1:59 Sean Covey
7:33 Ken Blanchard
9:20 David Allen
12:58 Greg Mckeown
16:19 Angela Duckworth
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Book #4 - Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth Feb 01, 2021

From Angela: "Grit is passion and perseverance for long-term goals. One way to think about grit is to consider what grit isn’t. Grit isn’t talent. Grit isn’t luck. Grit isn’t how intensely, for the moment, you want something.

Instead, grit is about having what some researchers call an ”ultimate concern”–a goal you care about so much that it organizes and gives meaning to almost everything you do. And grit is holding steadfast to that goal. Even when you fall down. Even when you screw up. Even when progress toward that goal is halting or slow.

Talent and luck matter to success. But talent and luck are no guarantee of grit. And in the very long run, I think grit may matter as least as much, if not more."
Highlights:
03:23 - Why Angela wrote the book Grit
07:01 - What is Grit?
09:10 - The development of a passion
12:29 - Talent vs hard work
16:43 - Grit equations
23:05 - (1) Interest (2) Practice (3) Purpose (4) Hope
37:19 - Parenting tips for raising children with Grit
40:05 - Does more Grit = less happiness?
43:52 - Practical action step to have more Grit
46:00 - What is success and how can I be successful?
If you are interested in learning more about Angela's work please visit https://angeladuckworth.com/ or listen to her podcast with Stephen Dubner: No Stupid Questions
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Book Preview - Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth Jan 18, 2021

Previewing our next book:
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
The episode with Angela will release on February 1, 2021. Read the book beforehand or check out Angela's podcast with Stephen Dubner: No Stupid Questions
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Book #3 - Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown Jan 11, 2021

"The way of the Essentialist isn’t about getting more done in less time. It’s not about getting less done. It’s about getting only the right things done. It’s about challenging the core assumption of ‘we can have it all’ and ‘I have to do everything’ and replacing it with the pursuit of ‘the right thing, in the right way, at the right time’. It’s about regaining control of our own choices about where to spend our time and energies instead of giving others implicit permission to choose for us.
In Essentialism, Greg McKeown draws on experience and insight from working with the leaders of the most innovative companies in the world to show how to achieve the disciplined pursuit of less." -essentialism.com
Highlights:
01:31 - What lead Greg to write the book Essentialism?
4:28 - The idea behind "less but better"
10:42 - Shifting your mindset to be an essentialist
15:40 - How to be an essentialist with email and being intentional
24:57 - What are the biggest obstacles to become an essentialist?
31:29 - Is essentialism realistic?
39:21 - How can I apply Essentialism today?
42:28 - What is success and how can I be successful?
If you are interested in learning more about essentialism check out Greg's podcast: What's Essential or visit essentialism.com and sign up for the 21-day essentialism challenge.
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Book Preview - Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg Mckeown Dec 19, 2020

Previewing our next book:
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg Mckeown
The episode with Greg will release on January 11, 2021. Read his book beforehand or check out Greg's own podcast: What's Essential with Greg Mckeown
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Special Interview - Ken Blanchard Dec 19, 2020

Ken Blanchard is considered one of the great thought leaders of our time on management and leadership. He's co-authored over 60 books selling over 21 million copies (best known for The One Minute Manager). This episode is a little different in that rather than focusing on one of Ken's books we discuss the body of his work.
Highlights:
4:27 - The world is still in need of a new leadership model
7:11 - What is situational leadership?
10:05 - How Ken keeps an abundant mindset
12:20 - What Ken wants to be remembered by
18:34 - Actionable advice to be a better leader
21:07 - What is success and how can I be successful?
If you are interested in learning more about Ken's books and work you can find a brief overview here.
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Book #2 - Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen Dec 19, 2020

Getting Things Done has sold millions of copies since it was first published in 2001 and is considered a must-read when it comes to personal productivity. When you actually read the book however you will find it addresses much more than just being "productive". The author David Allen joins us to discuss the book and some of the key insights from GTD.
Highlights:
1:09 - David Allen shares his background leading to GTD
9:21 - What GTD is REALLY about
18:19 - 5 steps to mastering workflow
23:25 - Lifelong pursuit of mastery
25:48 - The power of next action thinking
29:16 - Discussion around procrastination
40:30 - How can I apply GTD today?
41:08 - What is success and how can I be successful?
If you are interested in learning more about the GTD methodology you can find a brief overview here.
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Book #1 - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People with Sean Covey Dec 19, 2020

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of the best selling business and personal development books of all time (over 40 million copies sold in 2020). Stephen R. Covey who wrote the 7 habits passed away in 2012. In his place, we have the honor of hearing from his son Sean Covey who has been heavily involved with the 7 habits for over 25 years.
Highlights:
3:58 - What are paradigms?
16:56 - The importance of principles
19:20 - Story behind the 7 habits
27:29 - The maturity continuum & 7 habits overview
34:38 - How can I apply the 7 habits today?
38:40 - What is success and how can I be successful?
If you are interested in learning more about the 7 habits you can find a good overview here.
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Introduction to Paradigm Shifting Books Dec 18, 2020

A brief introduction regarding what this podcast is about.
Highlights:
2:18 - Why the name paradigm shifting books?
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