From The Green Notebook

Send us Fan Mail Laird Hamilton, a legend in the world of surfing joins Joe to provide a unique perspective on how to push boundaries, overcome fears, and find joy in the challenges life throws our way. In this episode, Joe and Laird discuss: Growth Through Adversity: Laird discusses how facing and overcoming challenges has shaped his life and career. Mental and Physical Preparation: The importanc...

Send us Fan Mail Will Bowen, author of A Complaint Free World: How to Stop Complaining and Start Enjoying the Life You Always Wanted joins Joe to discuss the negative impact of complaining on our perception of the world. They also explore how making a conscious effort to quit complaining can significantly improve our lives. In this episode, Joe and Will dive into the following topics: How the 21-D...

Send us Fan Mail Former Navy SEAL and New York Times bestselling author, Jack Carr, joins Joe for a powerful discussion ahead of the release of his 7th book in The Terminal List series, Red Sky Mourning . They explore the following: Why leaders need to be readers  The perfect way to gift a book Transitioning from the military The importance of values in decision-making Finding your purpose How Jac...

Send us Fan Mail Former World Series of Poker Champion and best-selling author, Annie Duke, returns to the show to discuss the  concepts from her book, Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away . Annie shares insights on how grit, often celebrated as a virtue, can also lead to sticking with paths that no longer serve us. Joe and Annie  draw parallels to other high-profile figures like Jerry Sei...

Send us Fan Mail Former World Series of Poker Champion and best-selling author, Annie Duke, joins Joe to share her journey from studying cognitive science to becoming a poker legend, and how this experience led her to explore the cognitive underpinnings of decision-making in everyday life. Joe and Annie explore the fundamental concepts from her book, Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When...

Send us Fan Mail Colin Stevens, author of  Make Your Mark: Lessons from Legends for a Life of Fulfillment and Impact ,   joins the show to share his inspiring story of chasing a dream that didn't pan out the way he thought it would and the lessons he's learned along the way.  Joe and Colin talk about the following topics: The importance of self-belief for achieving success  Why we should...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Amishi Jha joins Joe to discuss her book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day . Amishi sheds light on the complexities of the brain's attention system to help us understand how we can navigate and enhance our focus in stressful and demanding jobs. In this episode Joe and Amishi discuss:  How our attention shapes everything from emotions...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michael Norton joins Joe to discuss his new book, The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions .  In this episode, Joe and Dr. Norton explore the hidden power of rituals in our daily lives. Highlights from this episode include: Understanding the powerful impact of rituals  The difference between a habit and a ritual How to find and...

Send us Fan Mail Lieutenant General Christopher Donahue returns to the show to continue his previous conversation with Joe on culture and leadership. In this episode, they discuss: What LTG Donahue has learned since his last appearance on the podcast How the culture of the 82nd Airborne Division held up during the evacuation of Afghanistan Four reasons leaders need to focus on physical fitness The...

Send us Fan Mail The 41st Chief of Staff of the Army, General Randy A. George makes his first appearance on the podcast for a great discussion about leadership, his vision, and the lessons he's learned over the course of his four-decade career. General George and Joe cover a lot of ground in this episode, discussing topics including: Encouraging professional discourse Why leaders need to ask...

Send us Fan Mail Matt Higgins,  author the Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential   joins Joe and shares his amazing story of escaping poverty and how his "Burn the Boats!" philosophy has guided his life. Joe and Matt also discuss: Changing our relationship with imposter syndrome Adopting a "burn the boats" mindset in various contexts, including t...

Send us Fan Mail Author Steven Pressfield returns for his 3rd appearance on the show to discuss his latest book The Daily Pressfield   . In this episode, Joe and Steve talk about: How small, daily passages can change our lives The power of answering your calling and the potential consequences of ignoring this internal pull How to face and overcome Resistance, the force that inevitably shows up whe...

Send us Fan Mail Army Colonel Dave Butler joins Joe to discuss communication for leaders in today's information environment. This episode is a must-listen for leaders at all levels because Dave and Joe tackle the delicate dance military leaders must perform on social media, navigating the fine line between engagement and overexposure. Dave and Joe also discuss: The pitfalls of social media en...

Send us Fan Mail International Bestselling author Terry Hayes joins Joe to discuss his remarkable career(s) and how they prepared him to write  I Am Pilgrim and The Year of the Locust . Terry and Joe also talk about: Terry's decision to leave Hollywood to write novels Fighting through self-doubt  Being ready for the difficulties when pursuing your calling How Terry leveraged his subconscious...

Send us Fan Mail Anna Papalia, author of Interviewology: The New Science of Interviewing ,  joins Joe to discuss her new book and help leaders get better at interviews. Joe and Anna  talk about: The Four Interview Styles: Charmers, Challengers, Harmonizers, and Examiners Top interview myths Why we need self-awareness Leveraging your interview style and how to avoid the pitfalls that comes with it ...

Send us Fan Mail Sergeant Major of the Army, Sergeant Major Michael Weimer joins the show to discuss what he's learned from his decades of experience in the Army and how family, mentors, and self-reflection have helped him grow into the leader he is today. Joe and Weimer also talk about: Why the military can be "the family business" Weimer's biggest obstacle in his career The i...

Send us Fan Mail Juliet Funt, author of A Minute to Think , returns to the podcast to discuss tactics for leaders to integrate healthy work behaviors into their organizations and the surprising benefits of setting boundaries on our digital availability. Joe and Juliet also talk about: Disconnecting during vacations to be present Negative impacts of reading and responding to work emails after hours...

Send us Fan Mail New York Times Bestselling biographer Brian Jay Jones joins Joe to discuss George Lucas: A Life , Becoming Dr. Seuss , and  Jim Henson: The Biography . Brian and Joe talk about the lessons we can learn from Lucas, Dr. Seuss, and Henson: Overcoming self-doubt and leveraging the power of frustration Paying attention to our life's purpose The power of doing the work even the whe...

Send us Fan Mail Jacquelyn Lane and Scott Osman, authors of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Becoming Coachable: Unleashing the Power of Executive Coaching To Transform Your Leadership and Life   join Joe to discuss: The difference between mentoring and coaching (and why this matters) How power dynamics can impact leader feedback Uncovering your blindspots before they get you in trouble Misconce...

Send us Fan Mail Nick Hutchison, author of Rise of the Reader: Strategies for Mastering Your Reading Habits and Applying What You learn joins Joe to talk about the power of books. In this episode Nick and Joe talk about: Why reading helps us maximize our potential  Ways to solve some of our most troubling problems Where to find the time to read each day How to create good habits and get rid of the...

Send us Fan Mail New York Times besetselling author Austin Kleon joins Joe to discuss how all of us can become more creative people. In this episode Joe and Austin talk about: The importance of reading widely Why routines matter The power inside of our old green notebooks "Scenius" is better than genius Tension makes us better How uniforms influence our behavior Being present in our pers...

Send us Fan Mail Lieutenant General Jonathan Braga, the commander of United States Army Special Operations Command joins Joe to share lessons from his military career. Joe and LTG Braga cover a wide-range of  topics to include: Regrets and self-selecting out of opportunities Not being satisfied with the status quo Where great ideas come from The performance triad Managing the tension between work...

Send us Fan Mail Eduardo Briceño joins the show to discuss his book, the Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action .  He explains that if we  focus only on performing, our performance suffers, which is why he coined the term "the performance paradox." Joe and Eduardo discuss the difference between fixed and growth mindsets, how to avoid falling into the chronic perfor...

Send us Fan Mail Massimo Pigliucci, author of The Quest for Character: What the Story of Socrates and Alcibiades Teaches Us About Our Search for Good Leaders , joins the show to answer a three thousand year old question: Are we born with good character or can we develop it? Professor Pigliucci and Joe discuss how the ancient Greeks and Romans approached character development and how and their anci...

Send us Fan Mail General Wayne Eyre, the Chief of the Defense Staff for Canada, joins Joe to share over three decades worth of leadership lessons, including how reading, writing, and reflection have shaped his career. They also talk about what it means to be a professional in today’s military, the importance of holistic health and fitness for leaders, and why failure is a great teacher.   Gen Eyre...