From The Green Notebook

Send us Fan Mail Billy Oppenheimer joins Joe for a discussion about books and the positive influence they can have in our lives. Billy and Joe share the lessons they have learned from reading about Disney Pixar, Bob Dylan, General Patton, Dr. Seuss, The Lumineers, George Lucas, and many others. They also talk about the importance of writing and reflection for personal growth Billy Oppenheimer is t...

Send us Fan Mail Marshall Goldsmith joins Joe to discuss his latest book, The Earned Life   and what he's learned about life and leadership over the course his career as an executive coach. Joe and Marshall cover a wide range of important topics  to include why we need to understand what motivates us, the relationship between power and ego, and the difference between ambition and aspiration....

Send us Fan Mail Ben Milligan, author of By Water Beneath the Walls: The Rise of the Navy SEALs , joins Joe to discuss the history of the Navy SEALs, how they influenced special operations in the US Military, and why their history matters today.  Ben also shares his inspirational story of how he researched and wrote this book (his first one) while working a full-time job and raising a family.  Ben...

Send us Fan Mail Oliver Burkeman, the bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals   joins Joe to  discuss the problem of people not having enough time and the elusive work/life balance. He shares why most time optimization techniques make our lives worse off and offers a new way to approach time management that will help us live meaningful lives. Oliver Burkeman is a Bri...

Send us Fan Mail Award-winning journalist Sally Jenkins joins the Joe to discuss her newest book: The Right Call: What Sports Teach Us About Work and Life .  In this episode, she shares key insights on performance that's she's learned from decades of observing, interviewing, and analyzing elite coaches and playmakers, such as Bill Belichick, Peyton Manning, Michael Phelps, and many other...

Send us Fan Mail In this special All American Week episode of the podcast, Chloe Gavin joins Joe to discuss the recently published Gavin at War: The WWII diary of Lieutenant General James M. Gavin .  Chloe shares why she chose to publish her father's deeply personal journal and why leaders today can benefit from reading it. They also talk about the legacy of the 82nd Airborne Division, leader...

Send us Fan Mail Kevin Kelly, author of Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I'd Wish I'd Known Earlier joins Joe to discuss his latest book and share the lessons he's learned from over seven decades on this planet. Kevin and Joe cover everything from finding lost car keys to goal-setting to the importance of writing our thoughts down to understand what we think.  Kevin Kelly is Seni...

Send us Fan Mail The CEO of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab joins Joe to discuss ways in which individuals can improve their overall performance through proper fitness programming, nutrition, and sleep.  Dustin also shares his leadership lessons from growing a company, while also balancing his mental well-being and his commitment to his family. MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab was founded by Dustin Diefenderfer to help...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Lisa Miller, the author of The Spiritual Child and The Awakened Brain ,  joins Joe in this powerful episode to discuss the science behind spirituality. Dr. Miller shares her findings on the neurological effects of spirituality and how it can help combat depression and anxiety,  make us more resilient, and lead us to living more fulfilling lives. Lisa Miller, Ph. D. , is the Ne...

Send us Fan Mail Melissa Urban, the CEO of Whole30 and author of The Book of Boundaries: Set the Limits That Will Set You Free , joins Joe to discuss the importance of setting boundaries in our professional lives so that we can avoid burnout, be present at home, and show up to work as the best version of ourselves.  Melissa and Joe talk about how to approach boundary setting to include asking your...

Send us Fan Mail Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck ,  joins Joe to discuss the lessons he's learned about life from spending the last decade giving advice on everything from relationships to resiliency. Joe and Mark talk about happiness, finding purpose, and ways to increase perspective. Mark also shares insights he gained working with Will Smith on his bestselling me...

Send us Fan Mail Joe McCormack, author of BRIEF: Make a Bigger Impact By Saying Less , returns to the podcast to discuss his follow-up book NOISE: Living and Leading when Nobody Can Focus . He shares how our electronic devices are hijacking our ability to focus, talks about the concept of infobesity, and offers ideas on how we can be deliberate about where we invest our attention.  Joe McCormack i...

Send us Fan Mail The extraordinary Seth Godin joins Joe to discuss the importance of focusing on the practice over outcomes, why the process matters, and how we can create buy-in within our organizations. Seth also explains why writing is important habit to develop in our personal and professional lives.  Seth Godin is the author of nineteen international bestsellers that have been translated into...

Send us Fan Mail Joe Hart, the President and CEO of Dale Carnegie & Associates, joins the show to discuss his recently published book, Take Command: Find Your Inner Strength, Build Enduring Relationships, and Live the Life You Want .  Joe and Joe talk about the importance of gaining control of our thoughts and emotions, daily habits, and how to ask for feedback from other people. Joe Hart is t...

Send us Fan Mail Command Sergeant Major JoAnn Naumann shares her powerful story of coming to the realization that something wasn't right internally and if she wanted to lead others, she needed to begin with herself.  Joe and JoAnn discuss stigmas with asking for help, the importance of habits and rituals, and setting professional boundaries. 

Send us Fan Mail Steven Pressfield returns to the podcast to discuss his newest book, Govt Cheese: A Memoir . He recounts his decades-long journey in "the wilderness",  working as a truck driver, apple picker, and struggling  screenwriter, before discovering his true calling. Joe and Steven discuss the stories we tell ourselves when faced with failure and how hard work can be our saving...

Send us Fan Mail Jesse and Emily Cole, the owners of the the world famous Savannah Bananas, share how they bet on their vision and themselves to create one of the most popular teams in sports history. In this special Bananas takeover of the podcast, the Coles talk about how they revolutionized the game of baseball by pulling in lessons outside their industry, reframing their concept of failure, an...

Send us Fan Mail Bestselling author James Patterson joins Joe to discuss his memoir, James Patterson by James Patterson: Stories of My Life .  In the interview they discuss how James walked away from a successful first career in advertising to pursue his love for telling stories. Patterson also shares lessons he learned coauthoring books with President Clinton and Dolly Parton. Finally, he shares...

Send us Fan Mail Bestselling author Ryan Holiday discusses his newest book Discipline is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control . He makes the case that in a world where most things are literally at our fingertips, discipline becomes a virtue of great importance. It’s what helps us remain in check and avoid ruin, imbalance, dysfunction, or dependency. Ryan Holiday is one of the world's bestsellin...

Send us Fan Mail Juliet Funt, the author of A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work discusses the need for leaders and organizations to embrace white space on their calendars.  Juliet and Joe also talk about the reasons why people feel the need to fill schedules  with activity and how that can actually become a road block to success.  Featured in top media ou...

Send us Fan Mail Hollywood Producer Andrew Muscatto and military advisor Hans Bush join the show to discuss The Greatest Beer Run Ever , a new movie starring Zac Efron and Russel Crowe that tells the story of Chickie Donahue and his mission to deliver beer to all of his neighborhood friends serving in Vietnam. Based on a true story, The Greatest Beer Run Ever recounts Chickie's unlikely but t...

Send us Fan Mail Retired Marine Corps General Anthony Zinni joins the show to share the lessons he learned from over four decades of public service. He provides leadership insights and stories that range from his experiences in the jungles of Vietnam to the headquarters of United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and years of working in the private sector.  Anthony Zinni is a retired Marine Corps 4...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Cassie Holmes, an expert on time and happiness, joins Joe to discuss her recently published book, Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most .  She provides useful advice for those who find themselves feeling like they spend all their time working and don't have any time or energy left for the things that bring them happiness. 

Send us Fan Mail Sanyin Siang's mission in life is to enable greatness in others. In this episode, Sanyin and Joe discuss  how each of us has a unique set of superpowers that are waiting to be unleashed. She believes that  once we understand our superpowers, we can improve our lives and the lives of those around us. If you want to learn more, check out Sanyin's biweekly newsletter, The L...

Send us Fan Mail Many of us are success addicts and we don't even know it. Arthur C. Brooks, author of From Strength to Strength , joins the show to discuss why our brains are wired to chase achievement and how it can negatively impact our overall happiness.  He also shares where we should focus our lives to find more fulfillment.