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Productivity Smarts

Productivity Smarts is an audio podcast hosted by Gerald J. Leonard, a productivity expert who helps other professionals get more done. Each episode features an in-depth discussion or interview with top productivity experts, tips, and strategies to help you become more productive by leveraging neuroscience principles.

Features:
• Interviews with top productivity experts
• Tips and strategies for getting more done
• Interviews with people who are doing great things

Benefits:
• Learn how to get more done
• Get inspired by others who are doing great things in their lives
• Hear what they do to stay focused and motivated

Books:
Productivity Smarts: Leaders and Managers Unlock Productivity Secrets from 12 Influential Musicians of the 20th and 21st Century: https://amzn.to/4mcy2jr

A Symphony of Choices: https://amzn.to/3Keq3zx

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Connect with Gerald:
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Free Productivity Smarts Weekly Evaluation Worksheet
https://go.productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/productivity-smarts-worksheet

Learn more at www.productivitysmartspodcast.com

Copyright: © 2023

Latest Episodes:

Productivity Smarts 050 - Think Outside the Box Mar 12, 2024

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Creative Thinking and Goal-Setting Strategies for Maximum Productivity

Today's topic is "Think Outside the Box: Creative Thinking and Goal Setting Strategies for Maximum Productivity."

The central concept here is empowerment through strategies that go beyond the ordinary, igniting a transformative journey.

I promise to deliver actionable insights that, when implemented, lead to tangible improvements in productivity, goal-setting, and overall well-being.

Ever feel like you are juggling too much and struggling to keep it all together? If you are nodding along, you are not alone.

Many professionals are in the same boat, wondering how to strike a balance. But fear not; we have strategies to help you regain control.

Let me ask you this: Have you ever experienced stress, fearing that you might overlook crucial aspects of your job?

It happens to the best of us, especially professionals aspiring to be strong team leaders.

One of the key ideas I learned is called SCAMPER; which helps you to Think Outside the Box and get a load of ideas instantly.

Check out the book:

Think Out of The Box: Generate Ideas on Demand, Improve Problem-Solving, Make Better Decisions, and Start Thinking Your Way to the Top (Power-Up Your Brain Book 2)

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Productivity Smarts 049 - Be Human Lead Human with Dr. Jennifer Nash Mar 01, 2024

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Today, we are speaking with Dr. Jennifer Nash, Founder & CEO of Jennifer Nash Coaching & Consulting, a leadership consultant and executive advisor. Specializing in prioritizing people for power performance, her firm provides executive coaching, leadership development, and strategic advisory. Select clients include Google, Ford, Exxon Mobil, JP Morgan, IBM, The Boeing Company, Deloitte, The University of Michigan, and Verizon. Dr. Nash is also the award-winning author of "Be Human, Lead Human," sharing insights on fostering connections for exceptional results.

Jennifer's resume includes serving in executive and leadership roles at Deloitte Consulting and Ford Motor Company. She served as adjunct professor at the University of Michigan, where she earned her MBA, and taught hundreds of rising leaders at Deloitte University. Jennifer earned her PhD in management from Case Western Reserve University—during which she conducted multiyear empirical research on coaching and leadership as a research fellow at the Weatherhead School of Business. She is also a Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching Fellow.

Jennifer contributes leadership perspectives to Harvard Business Review and select academic journals, and has presented her groundbreaking leadership and coaching research at Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching and Columbia University. A sought after speaker, she regularly presents to groups and organizations on topics related to the human element of business. She or her work have been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Inc., LinkedIN, Investor's Business Daily, BBC Online, Deloitte, and other notable media outlets.

Learn more about Jennifer at www.drjennifernash.com/media

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Productivity Smarts 048 - Leaders of Influence with Paul Lawrence Vann Feb 05, 2024

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Leaders of Influence That Develop Other Leaders Maximize Their Business Performance

Paul Lawrence Vann is the founder and President of Wealth Building Academy, LLC, a leadership consultancy based in Fort Washington, Maryland, near Washington, DC. Before he became an entrepreneur, Paul served over 20 years in the United States Air Force (USAF; he retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel after serving twelve consecutive years in the Pentagon and a year as a Capitol Hill Fellow working for a member of Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Paul is a speaker and two-time #1 international best-selling author. His current book is Leadership Is Influence: A Three-Pronged Approach To Becoming A Leader of Influence. He is also the author of Faith For Times Like Now and Living On Higher Ground: How to Live with Passion, Motivation, and Joy.

Paul provides leadership development training and a digital leadership course, "How to Become a Leader of Influence." He hosts the Wealth Academy Podcast and leads the YouTube channel Leadership Is Influence. Paul earned an M.S. in Contracts and Acquisition Management from Florida Institute of Technology, an M.A. in Business Management from Central Michigan University, and a B.A in Business Administration and Accounting from Shaw University. He resides in Maryland with his two GEN Z children.

Website Link:

www.leadershipisinfluencebook.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paullawrencevann

Facebook: www.facebook.com/paulvann1

Twitter: www.twitter.com/paulvann

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Productivity Smarts 047 - Lisa Geraci Rigoni - The Stuff about your Stuff is not about your Stuff Jan 17, 2024

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Lisa Geraci Rigoni is the #1 Best-Selling author of her book 17 Spatulas and the Man Who Fried an Egg. She is the owner, and CDO - Chief Declutter Officer - of The Organizing Mentors (TOM) and has been helping her clients Reclaim their space Mentally and Physically since 2008.

TOM serves the NOVA/DC Metro area with various organizing services, including sorting/purging, estate clean-out, packing, unpacking, selling, donating, floor planning, etc...

TOM holds the esteemed credential of a Certified Senior Move Manager with the National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers (NASMM).

Beyond organizing space, Lisa, and her Team Mentors guide clients to implement best practices to inspire confidence in making positive choices that enrich their lives and set them free from the habits that have kept their minds and spaces cluttered.

Lisa is a sought-after keynote speaker about her book, the secrets to finding your organizing style and Teaching, and Mentoring her proprietary 'The LITL System.'

www.theorganizingmentors.com/book

https://www.facebook.com/theorganizingmentors

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-geraci-rigoni

https://www.instagram.com/theorganizingmentors

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Productivity Smarts 046 - The Science of Success: How to Reach Peak Performance Dec 15, 2023

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Today's episode is all about reaching peak performance. But before we jump in, I want to share a valuable resource with you—a free Productivity Smarts Weekly Evaluation Worksheet. You can download it from the show notes to assess your productivity and identify areas for improvement.

Now, let's talk about today's episode's big idea and promise—to give you insights that will genuinely improve your Life. We're on a journey from the stress of overwhelming workloads to a place where you can confidently manage your time, achieve your goals, and find a healthier work-life balance.

Think about our common goals—managing workloads, proving ourselves as leaders, and finding that elusive work-life balance. So, how do we achieve these goals?

Have you ever felt mentally exhausted, working weekends, and feeling discouraged when your attempts to fix things fall short? Imagine a different scenario. What if you could work an average week, find family time, and still achieve your professional aspirations?

If you're enjoying the content and finding it valuable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback is important to us and helps us reach a wider audience.

If you leave us a 5-star review, it would mean the world to us. Not only does it help us improve the podcast, but it also helps us attract more sponsors and grow our community.

Thank you again for your support and listening to the Productivity Smarts Podcast.

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Productivity Smarts 045 - Beverly E Jones from NPR Dec 01, 2023

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Beverly E. Jones understands career growth, resilience, and reinvention. She works with leaders to bring new productivity to their teams and helps professionals to negotiate career transitions, to address work challenges, and to continue to grow. As a coach, facilitator, speaker, and writer, Bev helps professionals and organizations to become more effective, strategic, and energetic

New Book: Find Your Happy at Work

LinkdeIn: www.linkedin.com/in/Beverly-Jones-coach-author

Website: www.clearwaysconsulting.com

Podcast: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/524588388/jazzed-about-work

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Productivity Smarts 044 - 7 Ways to Achieve Work-Life Balance Nov 27, 2023

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Today, we're diving deep into a topic that resonates with many of us—achieving that elusive work-life balance.

This episode is for you if you want to optimize your time and boost your productivity.

I get it; the struggle is real. You feel like juggling a thousand tasks, wondering if you're missing something crucial, and burning the candle at both ends.

Let's talk about how you can transform your work-life balance and regain control over your time.

If you're enjoying the content and finding it valuable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback is important to us and helps us reach a wider audience.

If you leave us a 5-star review, it would mean the world to us. Not only does it help us improve the podcast, but it also helps us attract more sponsors and grow our community.

Thank you again for your support and listening to the Productivity Smarts Podcast.

Sponsors:

A Symphony of Choices:

https://amzn.to/3Keq3zx

Growth Strategies:

https://productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/mastermind/

KIVA:

It's a loan, not a donation

Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide.

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Productivity Smarts 043 - Why Focusing on Progress, Not Failures, Drives Success Nov 10, 2023

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Imagine a world where your professional journey is marked not by the shadows of failures but by the illuminating glow of progress. What if your brain could be rewired to perceive challenges as stepping stones rather than stumbling blocks? In a society that glorifies achievement, why does the mere mention of goal-setting often evoke anxiety and self-doubt?

"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today." - Franklin D. Roosevelt.

If you're enjoying the content and finding it valuable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback is important to us and helps us reach a wider audience.

If you leave us a 5-star review, it would mean the world to us. Not only does it help us improve the podcast, but it also helps us attract more sponsors and grow our community.

Thank you again for your support and listening to the Productivity Smarts Podcast.

Sponsors:

A Symphony of Choices:

https://amzn.to/3Keq3zx

Growth Strategies:

https://productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/mastermind/

KIVA:

It's a loan, not a donation

Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide.

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Productivity Smarts 042 — The Science of Time Management Oct 17, 2023

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Today, we're going to discuss unlocking the science of time management to help you work smarter, not harder. In the next few minutes, we'll equip you with strategies backed by real-world examples, statistics, and expert insights to transform your productivity.

With the right time management strategies, you can take control of your schedule and achieve your goals without burning out. By the end of this episode, we promise to provide you with actionable insights that will revolutionize how you manage your time.

A survey by the National Sleep Foundation found that nearly 45% of Americans say that insufficient sleep affects their daily activities, often due to poor time management or overcommitment.

Are you currently overwhelmed, stressed, and struggling to balance? Our goal is to lead you towards a transformation. Imagine a life where you confidently manage your workload, excel in your career, and still have quality time for yourself and your family.

If you're enjoying the content and finding it valuable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback is important to us and helps us reach a wider audience.

If you leave us a 5-star review, it would mean the world to us. Not only does it help us improve the podcast, but it also helps us attract more sponsors and grow our community.

Thank you again for your support and listening to the Productivity Smarts Podcast.

Sponsors:

A Symphony of Choices:

https://amzn.to/3Keq3zx

Growth Strategies:

https://productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/mastermind/

KIVA:

It's a loan, not a donation

Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide.

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Productivity Smarts 041 - It's Time to Grow Oct 04, 2023

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Today, I want to share with you that we all have the capacity to grow through any challenge.

It's Time to Grow

You have the capacity to grow through anything.
You have to be Resilient

According to the American Psychological Association, resilience is associated with lower rates of depression, anxiety, and PTSD

You have to be open and ready for opportunities disguised as problems
You have to seek Wisdom from someone who's doing what you want to do and is successful at it because coaching and mentoring are the HOV lane to your success.

If you're enjoying the content and finding it valuable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback is important to us and helps us reach a wider audience.

If you leave us a 5-star review, it would mean the world to us. Not only does it help us improve the podcast, but it also helps us attract more sponsors and grow our community.

Thank you again for your support and listening to the Productivity Smarts Podcast.

Sponsors:

A Symphony of Choices:

https://amzn.to/3Keq3zx

Growth Strategies:

https://productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/mastermind/

KIVA:

It's a loan, not a donation

Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide.

https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/topmindshelpingtopminds?utm_campaign=invitedby_portfolio&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topmindshelpingtopminds&utm_source=mobile_ios

Connect with Gerald:

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