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56. What's Essential: Dr. Arthur Brooks on Living a Better and Happier Life Jun 21, 2021

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Behavioral social scientist and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks (author, Love Your Enemies) shares his insights and research as a happiness scholar. He and Greg discuss the importance of understanding and embracing our unique genetic temperaments, as well as the ability to manage negative emotions and satisfaction. They explore the mindset shift that achieving happiness can be effortless through positive actions, good relationships, and acts of love.

This episode's book recommendation: Love Your Enemies by Arthur Brooks

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55. What's Essential: Kim Scott on Caring Personally While Challenging Directly Jun 14, 2021

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CEO coach Kim Scott (author, Just Work) joins Greg to talk about the importance of creating an environment optimized for respect and collaboration, in the workplace and in life. As the co-founder of Radical Candor, she and Greg discuss the need for discourse, compassion, and embracing differences. They explore methods to identify and approach workplace injustice, as well as ways to streamline prioritization through communication with leadership.

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54. What's Essential: Scott O'Neil on Keeping You Present, Grounded, and Thriving Jun 07, 2021

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Sports Executive Scott O’Neil (author, Be Where Your Feet Are) shares his insights on life as a husband, father, and CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, a global company that owns the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers. He and Greg discuss his passion for developing the next generation of leaders, as well as the importance of being present and mental health. They explore the lessons learned and the opportunities presented to us during this unprecedented global transition.

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53. What's Essential: Rachel Cooke on Navigating Leadership Through Burnout May 31, 2021

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Leadership speaker and organizational consultant Rachel Cooke (Founder, Lead Above Noise) joins Greg to discuss the burnout being felt universally, both personally and professionally. They talk about the importance of acknowledgement and thoughtfulness from leadership, and explore specific steps leaders can take to navigate carefully as the world collectively transitions back to opening.

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52. What's Essential: Greg Wells on Optimizing Your Life with Deliberate Recovery May 24, 2021

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Performance physiologist and wellness advocate Greg Wells, Ph.D. (author, Rest Refocus Recharge) shares his insights on the importance of proper rest to achieve optimal performance. Dr. Wells and Greg discuss finding the dynamic balance between work and relaxation, and the mindset shift that rest is both a skill and a responsibility. They explore practical techniques that can be developed and applied to all aspects of a healthier life.

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

51. What's Essential: Greg on The Art of Doing Nothing May 17, 2021

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Effortless: Chapter Four

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 rest and how the ability to take a pause in our busy lives is a necessary life skill.

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). For a limited time purchase Effortless and get the 21-Day Challenge (and download Chapter 1 of Effortless) FREE!: https://gregmckeown.com/books/effortless/

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

50. What's Essential: Q&A on Making it Easier to Do What Matters Most May 10, 2021

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In this milestone 50th episode, Greg is joined by Anna to talk about the meaning behind Effortless. Originally broadcast on Greg’s Instagram Live, this conversation explores how to make the most essential activities more enjoyable ones. They answer audience questions and discuss how to practically apply Effortless in our own lives, along with the value of sharing these insights with those around us.

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

49. What's Essential: Speed Coaching with Matthew McConaughey (Part Two) May 03, 2021

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Academy Award winner and best-selling author Matthew McConaughey joins Greg for a candid conversation about life. In this special two-part episode, they discuss successes and failures, formative experiences, and the importance of investing in yourself. They explore unity in diversity, how to inspire for the greater good, and the parallels between Effortless living and what it means to catch Greenlights.

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

48. What's Essential: Greenlights with Matthew McConaughey (Part One) Apr 26, 2021

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

47. What's Essential: Jon Acuff on The Surprising Solution to Overthinking Apr 19, 2021

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Leadership speaker Jon Acuff (author, Soundtracks) shares his strategy on how to turn overthinking into productivity. Jon and Greg discuss the importance of perspective, pushing through fear, and the power of action to propel forward. They explore how to build positive thoughts and repetition into your physical environment, schedule, and relationships to make accomplishing goals more effortless.

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Greg McKeown

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Scratch Audiohouse

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wheelhouse-group-llc/

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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