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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. 

Send us Fan Mail Victoria Wellman, the co-founder of The Oratory Laboratory and author of Before You Say Anything: The Untold Stories and Failproof Strategies of a Very Discreet Speechwriter joins the show to talk about the art of public speaking. Victoria and Joe discuss what people should know before they sit down to write their speech, tips for structuring, and considerations for delivery. She...

Send us Fan Mail Susan Cain, author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World   That Can't Stop Talking   joins the show to discuss her latest book Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole . Joe and Susan talk about the power of harnessing our pain and struggles and turning them into creativity, connection, and transcendence. 

Send us Fan Mail Kyle Scheele, author of How to Host a Viking Funeral: The Case for Burning Your Regrets, Chasing Your Crazy Ideas, and Becoming the Person You're Meant to Be joins the podcast to tell the inspiring story of when he asked people to send him their life's regrets to burn in a viking funeral featuring a 30-foot viking ship he built out of cardboard . Kyle received over 20k r...

Send us Fan Mail Best-selling author and popular blogger Eric Barker joins Joe to discuss his latest book, Plays Well With Others , sharing what decades of research tells us about relationships and how we can build better ones in our own lives. In this episode, Joe and Eric cover first impressions, romantic relationships, friendships, and the importance of being a member of a community. Check out...

Send us Fan Mail David Gergen, former White House advisor to four different U.S. Presidents and New York Times - best selling author joins Joe to talk about his latest book Hearts Touched With Fire: How Great Leaders Are Made .  In this episode David argues that leaders must take an inner journey to master themselves before leading others. He also shares what he learned working for Presidents Nixo...

Send us Fan Mail The commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division, Major General David Hodne joins the show to discuss the lessons he's learned shaping the complex cultures of the organizations he's lead in the military. He shares stories about changing the way privates meet their drill sergeants on the first day of basic training, how character counts more than resume, and how he dev...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Joe talks to the Brunsons about how they've managed their careers and their family, while both having served in the U.S. Army.  LT. GEN. Brunson and Kirsten share lessons on communication, maintaining relationships with children, and emphasize the importance of counseling when couples feel stuck. 

Send us Fan Mail Joe interviews Danny Warshay, the founding Executive Director of the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship at Brown University and author of See, Solve, Scale: How Anyone Can Turn a Problem into a Breakthrough Success . In this episode, Danny explains how entrepreneurship is a process that anyone can learn, and that anyone can use to turn a problem into a solution with impact. Joe an...

Send us Fan Mail Knight Campbell, the founder and CEO of Cairn Leadership Strategies joins the show to discuss the untapped benefits of nature. Joe and Knight talk about how spending time outside can improve our mental health and help us become better leaders. He also shares how he uses  expeditions to help leaders  reach their full potential.