Daily Influence

In this revisit to episode 188 of Daily Influence, we discuss the ongoing debate about Culture and its influence on profit continues. After 28 years of continuous strategic, tactical and culture improvement advisory service, we believe culture ultimately drives profit; listen to Brian talk about that journey.

In today’s episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Jess Kaskov, #1 best-selling author, transformational coach, and creator of Soul Salary and the Overwhelmed to Overjoyed digital course, to explore how we can realign our time, energy, and choices with what truly lights us up. Jess brings a powerful blend of lived experience and practical guidance. After a 15-year engin...

In this revisit to episode 196 of Daily Influene, we asked; Do you ever consider who makes up your team? We're not referring to those who assist you with daily tasks, but rather the individuals who have shaped who you are and where you stand today. Even when we work independently, we embody both significant and subtle lessons learned throughout our lives. This awareness fosters a healthy humil...

In today’s episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Stan Slovin, author, lawyer, financial advisor, and a respected pillar of the Northbrook community, to explore one of the most overlooked skills in leadership and life: listening. As the author of Better Listening: The Secret to Improving Both Your Professional and Personal Life, Stan shares the experiences and observat...

Get ready to kindle the flames of inspiration with this revisit to Daily Influence’s episode 206, "Igniting Drive: Mastering Self-Motivation and Inspiring Teams." We’re turning up the heat on productivity by exploring effective strategies to fuel your inner fire and ignite motivation across your team. - **For Self-Motivation**: Uncover the power of personal goal-setting and learn how to sl...

In Episode 617 of Daily Influence, Brian brings forward one of the most important messages at the heart of IA Business Advisors and The I in Team Series: every person is an influencer, and everyone matters. Drawing on decades of experience, Brian explains what it means to build a truly flat, values-driven organization—one where influence isn’t tied to hierarchy, but to intention, contribution, and...

What if a single word could change the course of your day or even your life? In this uplifting episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno, MBA sits down with Johanna Laurent, founder of Positive Phrases, a global movement inspiring people to heal, grow, and live with intention one empowering word at a time. From her roots in Brooklyn to becoming a bestselling author and viral creator wit...

We all drift. Distractions, emotional fatigue, unexpected issues—by mid-day, even the best intentions can get blurry. In Episode 615 of The Daily Influence, Brian explores the simple but powerful practice of the midday reset—a responsible act of influence that helps you slow down, realign, and finish your day with clarity instead of chaos. Drawing from The I in Team Series and S.M.A.R.T. Managemen...

What happens when a “not-so-sexy” industry becomes a vehicle for real community impact? Dru Wischhover, entrepreneur, published author, and founder of Inspired Title Group, Inspired Development Group, and Winspire LLC shares how he built a culture where integrity, service, and consistency aren’t slogans; they’re the operating system. From coaching youth baseball to launching Heroes Helping Heroes...

In Episode 613 of The Daily Influence, Brian explores the powerful role of focused language in intentional and responsible influence. Drawing from The I in Team Series and SMART Management, this episode highlights how saying less can actually help you communicate more effectively—by sharpening clarity, reducing emotional drift, and making space for deeper listening. Brian shares how intentional pa...

On today’s Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with super-connector and servant leader Steve Ramona host of Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart (800+ episodes, 50K listeners per show) and creator of Together We Serve on E360 TV (1.6M+ monthly viewers). With more than $1B in project impact and $125M in partner deals sparked through simple, intentional introductions, Steve breaks down w...

In this Thanksgiving episode of Daily Influence, Brian reminds us that gratitude is one of the purest forms of positive influence. Drawing from The I in Team Series and the S.M.A.R.T. principles, he explores how individual awareness, meaningful connections, and thankful reflection strengthen our influence and deepen our relationships. This episode invites you to pause, breathe, and honor the peopl...

On today’s Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno, MBA welcomes Dr. Falguni Shah, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and author of the Amazon #1 bestseller From Gaslighting to Truthlighting. Through her groundbreaking concept of Truthlighting, Dr. Shah offers a powerful framework for building trust, fostering fairness, and leading with authenticity. In this...

Ever send a message you wish you could take back? Before every text, email, or post, take 10 seconds to pause and ask: “Is this how I want to influence this moment?” Today, Brian shares how the smallest pause can protect trust, reduce conflict, and keep your influence aligned with your values. Tap in to learn how the SMART framework helps you communicate with intention, clarity, and purpose. #Dail...

What if burnout was actually a sign that it’s time to evolve? On today’s Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno, MBA sits down with Kara Conway Love—lawyer, keynote speaker, author of Leverage Your Influence, and executive coach—to explore how leaders can communicate with confidence, lead with integrity, and reframe responsibility into opportunity. From navigating career evolution to embracing...

In today’s episode of Daily Influence, Brian explores one of the most underestimated tools in leadership and human connection: the apology. Rooted in The I in Team Series and strengthened by the S.M.A.R.T. framework, a genuine apology becomes more than an admission of fault—it becomes a strategic act of responsible influence. Brian breaks down how accepting responsibility restores psychological sa...

In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Dustin Wilson, Manager of Community Relations and Social Impact at Duly Health & Care. Dustin shares how his journey from occupational therapy to community leadership led him to create meaningful change through the Duly Charitable Fund and the Duly Gooders volunteer program. Under Dustin’s guidance, Duly’s annual Week of Se...

In today’s episode of The Daily Influence, Brian invites you to look in the mirror and ask one of the hardest—but most transformative—questions in personal responsibility: “Am I the problem?” Drawing from The I in Team Series and the SMART Management philosophy, Brian explores how our own presence, patterns, and behaviors shape the environments around us—often more than we realize. This episode he...

In a world where technology often feels intimidating, D. Anne Gunia, founder of Cyber Venger and author of Cyber Clarity, is on a mission to change the narrative. She joins host Gregg-Brooke Koleno, MBA on Daily Influence to discuss how education and transparency can replace fear with confidence in cybersecurity and technology. From helping people recover hacked social media accounts to empowering...

Today we revisit Daily Influence Episode 173 where we asked, Are you struggling with change? How many change projects have you been involved in that end up not finished? We talk about redefining change from day one, giving it a new name and a new life to get us to 100% success.

As we close out a milestone week at The Daily Influence, Brian reflects on how reviewing our week through the lens of influence helps us grow with greater intention and awareness. Instead of judging your week as “good” or “bad,” consider how your influence showed up—how you affected others and how others shaped you in return. In this episode, Brian shares why reflection isn’t about dwelling on the...

Non-technical founders, this one’s for you. In this episode, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Nelly Yusupova—seasoned technologist, fractional CTO, and founder of TechSpeak—to demystify building scalable products without wasting time or money. Nelly shares her journey from first-generation immigrant with zero tech exposure to leading engineering teams and teaching thousands of entrepreneurs how...

In this milestone 600th episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith reflects on the people, moments, and experiences that have shaped life’s biggest decisions. From mentors and family to chance encounters and challenges, influence shows up in ways we often overlook. Brian explores the ripple effect of influence, the power of awareness in recognizing those who guide us, and the responsibility we carry...

What if the hardest chapters of your life became the foundation for your greatest transformation? On today’s Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno, MBA sits down with Christy Clark, a private wealth advisor whose journey of courage, self-awareness, and reinvention shows the power of responsible influence in action. After choosing to become a single mother at 41, Christy embraced a path of heal...

Join Brian Smith on today's revisit of episode 214 of The I in Team Series and your Daily Influence as we dive into the evolving world of the fractionalized work environments and how leaders can approach it with empathy. 🌍✨ In this episode, Brian discusses: - The rise of the fractional economy and how people are embracing multiple streams of income 💼💡 - The impact of shorter attention span...