One Percent Better

Connect with me on LinkedIn where every Monday/Wednesday/Friday I share tranformational communication tips to help you listen better, connect deeper and land clients.  Posts like  THIS. In this episode, I make friends & enemies by telling you how wrong we are about icebreakers.  Email me to tell me what you think Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com As always, thanks for listening to Episode 277! --Joe...

Connect with me on LinkedIn to add some science to the art of conversation.  Today's guest is  Derek Sivers. Derek has appeared on the biggest podcasts in the world. Find out why he says our conversation "is one of the most interesting interviews I've ever done."  We talk: Creativity | Decision Making | Writing | Goal Setting | Identity | Effort and so much more.  Thanks for listening to Episode 2...

If you are interested in learning more about coaching head HERE Today's guest host is Zoe Chance, Yale Professor & best-selling Author. You can listen to our first conversation HERE or learn more about Zoe at her  WEBSITE In this conversation, Zoe asks me how I do what I do when it comes to coaching  communication. Zoe asks me: what formative coaches I've had in my life what it was like to be the...

My guest today is the author of the National Bestseller  Unreasonable Hospitality. He is the former co-owner of Eleven Madison Park, which under his leadership received four stars from the New York Times, three Michelin stars, and in 2017 was named #1 on the list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants. You can find what he is up to now HERE. In this damn good conversation we discuss: Will's background...

Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com if you: have a question about anything on today's episode have feedback on this episode  want to talk about  The Bear The Lemon Unreasonable Hospitality  want me to listen to your podcast want to invite me to dinner  As always, thanks for listening to Episode 273! --Joe 

Adrienne Sheares is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, strategist, and coach.  She's also a damn good conversationalist.  Hat tip to former guest Amanda Natividad for the introduction.  On today's show, Adrienne helps us get 1% better at: personal branding goal setting pivoting when needed  crafting a compelling offer  separating details from procrastinaton  and much more! If you are looking for a...

Today I offer three questions I am reflecting on about how to best educate young people. These are top of mind as I conclude year 24 in the classroom.  I would love your feedback.  Here are the questions:  Where is the line between . . . 1) Serving students and enabling entitlement 2) Having high standards and being compassionate 3)Treating our high school students like adults and creating an envi...

Halfway through this episode, Colin teaches me how to be less weird when selling. That tip is worth the entire episode, and I know it can help you as well!  We get into valuable lessons from their book The Unsold Mindset as well as figuring out powerful questions like: Who is the best salesperson on the show The Office ? What does it mean to be authentic? Why did Colin and Garrett schedule their t...

One simple and powerful idea this week: when your brain says "I am not sure I am ready" you probably are.  When in your life has this proven true? Share your thoughts with me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com Listen to the whole conversation with Mace Curran HERE Looking for 1:1 communication coaching this Summer? Schedule a  FREE coaching call.   As always, thanks for listening to Episode 269! --Jo...

Thank you for pushing play and for sharing this episode with someone.  Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com if you are interested in 1:1 coaching this Summer.  A magical story by Matthew Dicks:  Karen vs. The Patriots Find out more about Matt's work on his website HERE Stick around until the last 3rd of this conversation when Mathew gives us a storytelling tip that he has taught to CEOs and 10...

Today I continue a damn good converation about the value & role of humilty in our life and work. Please spread the word by sharing this with someone you know.  This week's episode features the thoughts & voices of five podcast listeners.  Special thanks to all of you who made a contribution. Here they are (in order of appearance) along with the best place to connect with them: Brett Holtz Charles...

My guest today takes us inside the cockpit of her F-16 fighter jet. She pulls us up a chair during private debriefing meetings.  She even lets us stand next to her during the lowest moments of her personal life. It's a wide-ranging, fun conversation packed with nuggets you can immediately apply in your life and business.  Before we dive in, remember: If you have an important upcoming opportunity i...

If you found value in this episode, you'll love the document below containing 9 hand-picked episodes focused on helping you ask better questions.  Head  HERE to find that free resource. There's even space for you to add comments and questions.  Looking for examples from today's episode?  Here's 22 Dandelion Questions  If you crave more on this topic, email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com Finall...

This episode is brought to you by https://www.damngoodconversations.com/ Head to DGC if you are looking to use a microphone to improve your business.  Here is today's damn good guest:  Nathan Parcells. A few questions I asked Nathan:  How do you disarm my mother and not ruin the meal and still make your point to stick up for yourself in the coaching industry? Does everyone need a coach? Could you...

Do you know anyone who does public speaking? I can help bring out the best in someone you know. I would love an introduction here:  Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com Ty!  Here are some Damn Good Links: Need great coffee? Tell them I sent you Best Coffee I Have Ever Tasted I recorded a conversation with Questionologist Warren Berger. Take a peek at his work, including his book:  A More Beautiful Ques...

Today's episode is brought to you by Damn Good Conversations David C. Baker is a return guest. You can listen to my first conversation with David HERE Today we talk about his incredible new book, Secret Tradecraft of Elite Advisors: Covert Techniques for a Remarkable Practice Check out David's new amazing book HERE This is a conversation about expertise, coaching, writing, the power of aesthic cho...

If there is one way to speed up your ability to get more than you pay for in any situation, it's to ask better questions. This --> Ask Better Questions: The Self-Paced Course is the best resource I know of to teach you how to do that.  This self-paced course will provide you 10X the value you pay for it. Check it out HERE   Also, here are 5 episodes from the back catalouge that might help: Ep. 90:...

Today's episode is brought to you by Damn Good Conversations, your stop to: Deliver the message you desire Connect deeper than ever before Maximize your next opportunity in front of microphone Head HERE to learn 5 free ways to have a damn good conversation.  My guest today is Jamie Sears . Jamie is the CEO of  Not So Wimpy Teacher dot com, where she offers simple systems and resources to help teac...

This episode is brought to you by  Damn Good Conversations I am glad you are here.  Email me  Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com to let me know your reaction to this episode.  As always, thanks for listening to Episode 259! --Joe  PS: Here is the episode that jumpstarted my fitness habit Episode 256  

Today's episode is brought to you by Damn Good Conversations . Head there if you are a founder, entrepreneur, or author looking to drive sales and maximize your next opportunity in front of a microphone.   My guest today is Brett Kopf. Brett has started two companies obsessed with improving education and the lives of educators.  Remind Omella In this conversation we discuss: Building solutions for...

This week's conversation is brought to you by Damn Good Conversations . Sign up for the mailing list HERE Today's episode pairs beautifully with the ideas in these episodes:  Ep. 257: Cory Gregory Fitness Ep. 254: Kai Correa Ep. 156: Polina Pompliano on Consistency Ep. 31: Use a North Star Not a GPS Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com if you need a push this week. As always, thanks for listen...

If you have an upcoming podcast appearance or speaking engagement [LET'S TALK] This week's guest is raw, unfiltered, and downright inspiring.  Meet Cory Gregory Cory is a former coal miner turned world-class fitness entrepreneur. He's been broke working on his hands and knees in 42-inch high mines and has talked business with Tiger Woods and Arnold Schwarzenegger. This conversation is one of a kin...

Today's episode is brought to you by  Damn Good Conversations Special thanks to these four amazing listeners who submitted questions: Harris Fanaroff Lason Perkins Laura Gassner Otting Lute Croy Send in questions you would like answered on a future episode HERE If you are looking for a high-impact coaching session for an upcoming opportunity in front of a microphone, check out how we can work toge...

Head to Damn Good Conversations to find more about a limited number of Custom Communication Coaching opportunites.  Today's guest is a world class communicator. At 34, Kai Correa is one of the youngest coaches in all of Major League Baseball. He's ascended the ranks from small college baseball to the highest level in the world. Today he shares an inside look at his process like never before.  In o...

Thanks so much for listening! Today's episode is brought to you by  Damn Good Conversations The place to help you maximize every opportunity you have in front of a microphone.  Let's have some fun this week while we get 1% better.  Tell me how you felt about today's format here --> Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com Here are the links mentioned during the show: Jamie Russo Where I Get My Coffee Nick...