The Greg McKeown Podcast

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**The Greg McKeown Podcast**

Design a life that really matters. I’m your host, Greg McKeown, author of New York Times bestsellers “Effortless” and “Essentialism” and I’m on mission to help you advocate and negotiate your way to remarkable results without burning out. Come with me on this journey every Tuesday and Thursday as we examine the most essential areas of our lives. Learn more about my books and courses at https://GregMcKeown.com.

Latest Episodes:

76. What's Essential: Q&A on Nurturing The Invincible Power of Power Of Choice Nov 08, 2021

Show notes

When was the last time you felt like you didn't have a choice?

Life is full of difficult situations where it feels like the only answer is simply, "I have to".

But this answer removes our power of choice.

Join my wife Anna and me as we explore why it is so important to nurture the power of choice in yourself and those you love.

Learn how to:

Take control of your choices by changing "I have to" to "I choose to because..."
Avoid giving too much influence to outside voices.
Nurture the power of choice in your own family.

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What's Essential Podcast

Greg McKeown

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Credits:

Hosted by Greg McKeown
Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse
Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson
Co-Produced by Derrial Christon

75. What's Essential: Simon Sinek on The Power Of Finding Your Why Nov 01, 2021

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It’s not only important to identify what’s essential in your life, but you must also know why it matters.

Join me as I speak with Simon Sinek, Inspirational Speaker and Global "Best Selling" Author (Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, Find Your Why and The Infinite Game) ,

In this episode, Simon shares:

The importance of finding your "why"
How to find the courage to reinvent yourself
How to define yourself by what you believe, not only by what you do

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They discuss the importance of being clear on what you want, developing the courage to re-invent yourself and creating specific steps to improve your life.

What's Essential Podcast

Greg McKeown

Scratch Audiohouse

Credits:

Hosted by Greg McKeown
Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse
Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson
Co-Produced by Derrial Christon

74. What's Essential: Greg on Achieving Breakthrough Results Without the Burnout Oct 25, 2021

Show notes

Do you want to achieve better results? Even 10X results?

Can you work 10X harder?

Almost everyone I know says yes to the first question and no to the second.

This is what I call the 10X Dilemma.

Trying to solve this dilemma can lead you to the edge of burnout.

In this episode, I share 5 strategies to help you achieve breakthrough results without burnout. These strategies are the best way I know to make it easier to reach your full potential.

Join my weekly newsletter at GregMcKeown.com/1mw

Learn more about my books and courses at GregMcKeown.com

What's Essential Podcast

Greg McKeown

Scratch Audiohouse

Credits:

Hosted by Greg McKeown
Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse
Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson
Co-Produced by Derrial Christon

73. What's Essential: Dave Hollis on Moving Closer to Purpose Oct 18, 2021

Show notes

When the unexpected happens, the world we once knew becomes unfamiliar. Every step can feel unsteady. We wonder how we will ever navigate our new reality.

But we can find hope knowing that these challenges often help us grow and lead us to become who we were meant to be.

This week I am speaking with my friend Dave Hollis, a speaker, best-selling author, and former Disney executive.

Join our conversation as Dave sharesfive strategies you can use to reorient yourself when life inevitably gets turned upside down.

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Learn more about my books and courses at GregMcKeown.com

What's Essential Podcast

Greg McKeown

Scratch Audiohouse

Credits:

Hosted by Greg McKeown
Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse
Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson
Co-Produced by Derrial Christon

72. What's Essential: Dorie Clark on How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World Oct 11, 2021

Show notes

This week I am welcoming Dorie Clark, leadership consultant and author of the book The Long Game: How to be a long-term thinker in a short-term world to the What's Essential podcast.

Dorie offers her insight into how we can stop making short-term choices that lead us away from who we want to be and start making long-term choices that give us space to dream, plan, and live.

Join my weekly newsletter at GregMcKeown.com/1mw

Learn more about my books and courses at GregMcKeown.com

What's Essential Podcast

Greg McKeown

Scratch Audiohouse

Credits:

Hosted by Greg McKeown
Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse
Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson
Co-Produced by Derrial Christon

71. What's Essential: The Energy Clock with Molly Fletcher Oct 04, 2021

Show notes

When you get clear on what really matters in your life, everything else starts to fall into place.

You make decisions differently. Your perspective changes. You begin to seek purpose over achievement.

This week I am joined by Molly Fletcher. Molly is a former sports agent turned speaker, author, and consultant. As someone who has represented some of the world's most notable athletes, she offers a unique perspective on success.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why purpose is more important than achievement.
How to manage your energy, so you are at your peak performance when it really matters.
Strategies to help you be a better negotiator.

Join my weekly newsletter at GregMcKeown.com/1mw

Learn more about my books and courses at GregMcKeown.com

What's Essential Podcast

Greg McKeown

Scratch Audiohouse

Credits:

Hosted by Greg McKeown
Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse
Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson
Co-Produced by Derrial Christon

70. What's Essential: Greg on The Absolute Hell of Being Misunderstood Sep 27, 2021

Show notes

One of the most basic human needs is to be understood.

When we are misunderstood, we feel alone, unvalued, and betrayed.

None of us wishes to feel this way, and no one wants to make others feel this way. So why is there so much misunderstanding in our relationships?

Join me for an important discussion on how to improve every relationship, personal and professional, through deep communication and emphatic listening.

Join my weekly newsletter at GregMcKeown.com/1mw

Learn more about my books and courses at GregMcKeown.com

What's Essential Podcast

Greg McKeown

Scratch Audiohouse

Credits:

Hosted by Greg McKeown
Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse
Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson
Co-Produced by Paul Dizon and Derrial Christon

69. What's Essential: Carey Nieuwhof on Getting Time, Energy, and Priorities in Your Favor Sep 20, 2021

Show notes

Leadership expert and pastor Carey Nieuwhof (author, At Your Best) joins Greg to talk about leadership and designing a life today that will help you thrive tomorrow. They discuss the need to relinquish control, automation, and building a team that can help you grow. They explore how to recognize burnout and the framework for creating a sustainable pace for success in the long run.

This episode's book recommendation: At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof

What's Essential Podcast

Greg McKeown

Scratch Audiohouse

Credits:

Hosted by Greg McKeown
Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse
Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Avi Gandhi, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson
Co-Produced by Paul Dizon

68. What's Essential: Dave Noll on Enjoying Every Moment of the Journey Sep 13, 2021

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TV Show Creator and Executive Producer Dave Noll (Co-Creator, Chopped) joins Greg to talk about the challenges involved to reach sustainable success in the entertainment industry. They discuss the shift in perspective that failure is a necessary part of any process, as well as believing in yourself and teaching that mindset to the next generation.

What's Essential Podcast

Greg McKeown

Scratch Audiohouse

Credits:

Hosted by Greg McKeown
Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse
Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Avi Gandhi, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson
Co-Produced by Paul Dizon

67. What's Essential: Greg on The Courage to Be Rubbish Sep 06, 2021

Show notes

Effortless: Chapter Nine

It all starts with a simple principle: not everything has to be so hard. This special episode is an excerpt from the audiobook, narrated by Greg. It explains the importance of embracing the rubbish in order to learn, grow, and make progress on what's essential.

Effortless is available for purchase, as a book or audiobook. (Audio excerpted courtesy of Penguin Random House Audio from Effortless by Greg McKeown, read by the author and available wherever audiobooks are sold).

What's Essential Podcast

Greg McKeown

Scratch Audiohouse

Credits:

Hosted by Greg McKeown
Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse
Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Avi Gandhi, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson
Co-Produced by Paul Dizon

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