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Lisa Jeffs talks about motivating millennials in the workplace Episode 1135: What Motivates Millennials In The Workplace by Lisa Jeffs on Getting the Most Out of Your Younger Workers Lisa Jeffs is an Intuitive Life Coach and Entrepreneur Coach from North York (Toronto) who serves clients all over the globe. Lisa helps entrepreneurs, leaders, visionaries, and experts discover and live their greates...

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer talks about the shortcut to success. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1134: [Part 2] Yes, There Really Is a Shortcut to Success by Jeff Goins on How to Accelerate Your Career Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on writing, life, and creative work. The original post is...

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer talks about the shortcut to success. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1133: [Part 1] Yes, There Really Is a Shortcut to Success by Jeff Goins on How to Accelerate Your Career Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on writing, life, and creative work. The original post is...

Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership helps you learn the rules of entrepreneurship Episode 1132: Learning The Rules Of Entrepreneurship: A Primer by Michael Levitt on What to Consider Before Starting a Business Michael Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout media firm. He is a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, and i...

Corazon Gritar with Len Penzo shares 3 questions to ask yourself when starting a side-hustle Episode 1131: Starting a Side Hustle? Ask Yourself These Questions by Corazon Gritar with Len Penzo on First Steps as an Entrepreneur Len Penzo writes about personal finance and macroeconomics on his eponymous personal finance blog, which has been twice-honored as a Kiplinger Best Money Blog, and honored w...

Kelley Long of Financial Finesse asks if your side gig is worth it Episode 1130: Is Your Side Gig Worth It? by Kelley Long of Financial Finesse on How to Crunch the Numbers as an Entrepreneur After years in the financial services industry, Liz Davidson became disgusted with how many people were being sold financial products and services that were not in their best interest. She decided there had t...

Nick Loper with Side Hustle Nation discusses the questions you must answer before quitting your job Episode 1129: Before You Quit Your Job: 5 Questions You Must Answer by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation is an entrepreneur involved in a variety of projects. He started the website because he believes in the hustle. After all, what’s riskier: starting a business, or...

Brian Tracy shares how to keep customers for life Episode 1128: 8 Undeniable Tips To Keep Customers For Life by Brian Tracy on How to Stay in Business For a Long Time Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and...

Carl Pullein talks about the myth of work/life balance Episode 1127: The Work/Life Balance Myth by Carl Pullein on How Technology Affects Work/Life Balance Carl has written three books on productivity and time management and coaches companies and individuals around the world through his Time and Life Mastery and Your Digital Life courses.  His passion and dedication to helping people become better...

Dr. Jenny Brockis asks about the biggest obstacle to your success Episode 1126: Is This The Biggest Obstacle to Your Success? by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Keeping Your Mind Alert by Embracing Change Dr. Jenny Brockis is a medical practitioner and board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, keynote speaker and best-selling author based out of Perth, Western Australia. She is an expert in the science o...

Kevin of Financial Panther talks about career paths and taking risks Episode 1125: Thoughts About Career Paths And Taking Risks by Kevin of Financial Panther on Putting Your Career Into Perspective Kevin is an attorney, writer, gig economy expert, side hustler, and the blogger behind Financial Panther. He paid off 87,000 worth of student loans in just 2.5 years by choosing not to live like a big s...

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares two short posts covering marketing and minimalism in business Episode 1124: How to Successfully Market Your Business Online AND What is Minimalism in Business and Why You Should Practice It by Chalene Johnson Chalene Johnson is a world-renowned motivational speaker with more than 30 years as a health expert. She is a New York Times best-selling author, he...

Omar L. Harris with Core Spirit reminds you that talent doesn't blossom overnight Episode 1123: Talent Doesn't Blossom Overnight by Omar L. Harris with Core Spirit on Committing to Improving Your Skills Core Spirit’s mission is to help people find their path to personal freedom. They are a social platform aggregating diverse mediums of content, experts and practitioners, and online and offline eve...

Cal Newport shares some complicated career advice courtesy of Ira Glass Episode 1122: The Pre-Med and Ira Glass: Complicated Career Advice from Compelling People by Cal Newport Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph. D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth Coll...

Hilary Barnett with No Sidebar talks 8 things successful creative professionals do Episode 1121: 8 Things Successful Creative Professionals Do by Hilary Barnett with No Sidebar No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of...

Sarah Landrum with Dig to Fly talks about how to improve your focus at work Episode 1120: 6 Ways to Improve Your Focus at Work by Sarah Landrum with Dig to Fly on How to Be a Better Employee Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He grew up in a little town in Pen...

Jessica of The Fioneers talks about how she'd approach life differently after a layoff. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1119: [Part 2] Life After a Layoff: What I’d Do Differently by Jessica of The Fioneers on Mindset Tips For When You're Between Jobs Jess and Corey started The Pioneers as a way to track their journey to financial independence. If there’s anything they have learned so far, it’s that...

Jessica of The Fioneers talks about how she'd approach life differently after a layoff. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 1118: [Part 1] Life After a Layoff: What I’d Do Differently by Jessica of The Fioneers on Mindset Tips For When You're Between Jobs Jess and Corey started The Pioneers as a way to track their journey to financial independence. If there’s anything they have learned so far, it’s that...

Daniella of I Like to Dabble talks about how to choose the right name for your small business Episode 1117: How to Choose the Right Name for Your Small Business by Daniella of I Like to Dabble on First Steps as an Entrepreneur Daniella is a software engineer and sidepreneur who has gone from 0 to 12 income streams in 4 years, paid off over $40k of debt in the process, and moved 2100 miles cross co...

Benjamin Hardy talks about how to succeed with people according to the most connected man in business. Episode 1116: How To Succeed With People According To The Most Connected Man In Business by Benjamin Hardy Benjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, sel...

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro talks about having a value focus Episode 1115: Having a Value Focus by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on How to Do Your Best Work Laura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on employee and team productivity. She is the president of The Productivity Pro, Inc., a company dedicated to helping leader...

Amber Waugaman of AW Coach talks about 5 key roles that leaders play Episode 1114: 5 Key Roles That Leaders Play by Amber Waugaman of AWCoach on Best Ways to Be a Leader at Work Amber provides crucial leadership development for leaders & employees. She wants to set you up for success as a leader! Whether you need a refresher or are learning from scratch, she partners with you to build a foundation...

Christine Comaford talks about reframing your job interview Episode 1113: Reframing Your Job Interview by Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute on How to Have Better Job Interviews Christine Comaford is a Leadership and Culture Coach who specializes in applied neuroscience, which helps her clients achieve tremendous results in record time. She is a human behavior expert, a leadership column...

Raphaela Browne with Tiny Buddha shares 4 things to keep you going when you're stressed at work Episode 1112: 4 Things to Keep You Going When You’re Stressed at Work by Raphaela Browne with Tiny Buddha on Staying Calm at Your Job Tiny Buddha has been helping people heal, grow, and find peace since 2009. The site features stories and insights from people of all ages, from all over the globe. For da...

Steve Pavlina talks about the challenge of choosing the right career Episode 1111: The Challenge of Choosing the Right Career by Steve Pavlina on Resume Building and Finding a New Job Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written m...