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Luke Smith with Carl Pullein shares productivity tips for employees with disabilities Episode 685: Productivity Tips For Employees With Disabilities by Luke Smith 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...

Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog tells you how to make more money in less time Episode 684: Passive Income and Side Gigs: Make More Money in Less Time by Kalen Bruce Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on hi...

Douglas Lang with Altris shares two short posts covering lessons in innovative leadership from Nike and why you need to increase your happiness level for success Episode 683: Lessons in Innovative Leadership from Nike AND Increase your Happiness Level for Success by Douglas Lang Altris has a range of specialised Leadership Development and Executive Coaching solutions. They believe that each leader...

Patrick Thean shares an excerpt from his book "Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth" Episode 682: An Excerpt From "Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth" by Patrick Thean All growing companies encounter ceilings of complexity, usually when they hit certain employee or revenue milestones. In order to burst through ceiling after ceiling an...

Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership talks about how to cultivate your work culture without having an office Episode 681: How to Cultivate Your Work Culture Without Having an Actual Office by Michael Levitt 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 is on...

Karl Staib of Dig to Fly shares a simple guide to overcoming project resistance Episode 680: A Simple Guide to Overcoming Project Resistance by Karl Staib 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 Pennsylvania called Pipersiville. He mo...

Cal Newport shares two short posts covering rooted productivity and why email is not work Episode 679: On Rooted Productivity AND A $5.5 Billion Reminder that Email is Not Work 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...

Sherice Jacob with Neil Patel talks about how to measure data quality Episode 678: What is Data Quality and How Do You Measure It for Best Results by Sherice Jacob with Neil Patel Neil Patel is a New York Times Bestselling author. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 mo...

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents shares 4 things you need to start a subscription box business Episode 677: 4 Things You Need to Start a Subscription Box Business by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track...

JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly talks about taking an entrepreneurial leap of faith Episode 676: An Entrepreneurial Leap of Faith by JD Roth J.D. Roth has been reading and writing about personal finance for a decade. Today he’s financially independent, but ten years ago, his money life was a disaster, with over $35,000 in consumer debt. He started turning everything around in 2004. By being the boss of...

Isaac Morehouse talks about why we shouldn't bother asking what employers want Episode 675: “What Do Employers Want?” Is a Stupid Question by Isaac Morehouse Isaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Praxis, an awesome startup apprenticeship program making degrees irrelevant for careers. He is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of freedom. He's written some books, done some podcasting, and is alw...

Amber Waugaman of AW Coach shares two short posts covering what to do when employees don't meet expectations and 5 reasons why we need to develop leaders Episode 674: What to Do When Employees Don't Meet Expectations AND 5 Reasons Why We Need to Develop Leaders by Amber Waugaman Amber provides crucial leadership development for leaders & employees. She wants to set you up for success as a leader!...

Kurt Wilkin shares an excerpt from his book "Who's Your Mike?". This is part 2 of 2. Episode 673: [Part 2] An Excerpt From "Who’s Your Mike?" by Kurt Wilkin Kurt Wilkin is a trusted advisor for high-growth, middle-market companies as founder and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital and Co-Founder of HireBetter. With a passion for growth and a hard-earned, proven set of tools in his toolbox, Wilkin...

Kurt Wilkin shares an excerpt from his book "Who's Your Mike?". This is part 1 of 2. Episode 672: [Part 1] An Excerpt From "Who’s Your Mike?" by Kurt Wilkin Kurt Wilkin is a trusted advisor for high-growth, middle-market companies as founder and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital and Co-Founder of HireBetter. With a passion for growth and a hard-earned, proven set of tools in his toolbox, Wilkin...

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer shares the importance of changing mediums Episode 671: The Importance of Changing Mediums: Why We Need More Polymaths in the 21st Century by Jeff Goins 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 located here: http...

Brian Tracy shares 7 key SMART goals to achieve business success Episode 670: 7 Key SMART Goals To Achieve Business Success by Brian Tracy 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 seminars throughout the US,...

Benjamin Hardy shares a simple method that removes all noise and distractions Episode 669: This (Simple) Method Removes All Noise and Distractions 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, self-directed education, and formal education. H...

Sarah Parker talks about the origin of her company, The Pretty Peach Episode 668: Dreams Unfolding: The Pretty Peach by Sarah Parker Danae Smith is East Coast born and raised, but a West Coast girl at heart, She is the founder of This Wondrous Life, a lifestyle blog, rooted in pursuing a life lived simply, slowly, and with community. Over the years, Danae has found her heart pulled so strongly tow...

Carl Pullein shares 5 ways fostering creativity at work benefits the business Episode 667: 5 Ways Fostering Creativity at Work Benefits the Business by Joe Peters 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...

Michael Mehlberg shares two short posts covering how to solve project management and how to defeat hustle guilt Episode 666: Project Management Solution? Keep It Simple Stupid AND How to Defeat Hustle Guilt by Michael Mehlberg Michael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog has been called "The Owners Manual...

Kumiko of The Budget Mom shares 4 side hustle ideas that can earn you up to $50/day Episode 665: These 4 Side Hustles Can Earn You up to $50 per Day by Kumiko Kumiko went from having a pile of credit card debt to becoming a successful budgeter and Accredited Financial Counselor. The Budget Mom exists to empower women to build a life they love on a budget they understand and can afford. The origina...

Laura of Women Who Money compares working full-time to working part-time while starting a business. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 664: [Part 2] Should I Work Full or Part-Time as I Build My Business by Laura of Women Who Money The co-founders of Women Who Money are Amy Blacklock from Life Zemplified and Vicki Cook, from Make Smarter Decisions. Vicki and Amy connected initially online and eventually...

Laura of Women Who Money compares working full-time to working part-time while starting a business. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 663: [Part 1] Should I Work Full or Part-Time as I Build My Business by Laura of Women Who Money The co-founders of Women Who Money are Amy Blacklock from Life Zemplified and Vicki Cook, from Make Smarter Decisions. Vicki and Amy connected initially online and eventually...

Jen Hayes talks about the value of unpaid internships Episode 662: Unpaid Internships: Learning Opportunities or a Legal Form of Slavery? by Jen Hayes A few years ago, Jen and her husband were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt. Now, they've paid off over $100k of debt, and they're on track to have the rest paid off by the end of this year. Join their email list to get exclusive tips on how t...

Deborah Shelby with Dig to Fly talks about how to create a better job for yourself Episode 661: How to Create a Better Job for Yourself by Deborah Shelby 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 Pennsylvania called Pipersiville. He mov...