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Karl Staib of Dig to Fly reminds you that you're silently telling your co-workers how to treat you Episode 985: How You Are Silently Signaling Your Co-Workers to Treat You by Karl Staib on Workplace Relationships 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 i...

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich teaches you about earning money in your side gig. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 984: [Part 2] The Side Gig: Everything You Need to Start Earning on the Side by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not jus...

Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich teaches you about earning money in your side gig. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 983: [Part 1] The Side Gig: Everything You Need to Start Earning on the Side by Ramit Sethi of I Will Teach You to Be Rich Ramit wants to use money to say YES. He knew there was a better way to live a rich life—if we could use psychology to focus on what actually works. Not jus...

Ryan Hoover talks about growth hacking word of mouth Episode 982: Growth Hacking Word of Mouth by Ryan Hoover on Word of Mouth Marketing Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt, is a product guy with a passion for startups, product design, and personal growth. He also created Startup Edition, worked as an EIR at Tradecraft, and was the Director of Product at PlayHaven. He's a contributing writer...

Molly Fletcher tells you how to improve your negotiating skills Episode 981: When Negotiating Gets Emotional, Try These 3 Tactics by Molly Fletcher on Tough Business Negotiations Too many leaders, teams, and organizations are stuck. Instead of achieving greatness, they remain stagnant, failing to reach their potential. That’s where Molly Fletcher comes in. She is a trailblazer in every sense of th...

Chris Libby with Live Happy helps you tackle work stress Episode 980: Tackle Work Stress With These Practical Tips by Chris Libby on Become Happier at Work Live Happy takes you on a journey to find your authentic happiness in life, at work and at home through inspiring stories and hands-on tips rooted in the science of positive psychology. The original post is located here: https://www.livehappy.c...

Daniella of I Like to Dabble talks about how to set your freelance rate Episode 979: How to Set Your Freelance Rate by Daniella of I Like to Dabble on Making Money as a Freelancer 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 country with her wife Alexandra to live in their...

Lisa Jeffs talks about whether or not it's worth it to work for yourself Episode 978: Is Working for Yourself Worth It? by Lisa Jeffs on the Good and Bad Parts of Entrepreneurship 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 greatest l...

Julie Morgenstern teaches you how to tame interruptions that derail your best laid plans Episode 977: How to Tame Interruptions (That Derail Your Best Laid Plans) by Julie Morgenstern on Keeping Focused as a Business Owner Julie Morgenstern is an organizing & productivity consultant, New York Times best-selling author, and speaker. For over 30 years, Julie has been teaching people all around the w...

Jenny Lee of Hello Brio talks about why you should interview 5 of your ideal customers to create a good website Episode 976: Why I Interview 5 of Your Ideal Customers to Create the Best Website Possible by Jenny Lee Hello Brio isn’t just another minimalism blog or an iPad blog. It was created in 2013 by Jenny Lee to be a place for her to rediscover her soul and find her true self after a personal,...

Christine Comaford talks about the link between exercise and boosting brainpower Episode 975: The Link Between Exercise And Boosting Brainpower by Christine Comaford on Why Entrepreneurs Should Work Out 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 le...

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer tells you how to be more creative without having to be original Episode 974: How to Be More Creative (Without Having to Be Original) 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: https://g...

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro talks about how to deal with office politics Episode 973: Ducking the Crosshairs: Five Ways to Deal with Office Politics by Laura Stack 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 leade...

Chalene Johnson of The Chalene Show shares two short posts covering tips for success and setting goals for your business Episode 972: Tips For Success AND Setting Goals For Your Business That Scare You 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, health and lifestyle expert, and...

Michael Bungay Stanier shares an excerpt from his book "How to Work with (Almost) Anyone" Episode 971: An Excerpt From the Book "How to Work with (Almost) Anyone" by Michael Bungay Stanier Michael Bungay Stanier helps people know they’re awesome and they’re doing great. He’s best known for The Coaching Habit, the best-selling coaching book of the century and already recognized as a classic. His ne...

Dr. Jenny Brockis talks about why it's a blessing to not work too hard or too often. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 970: [Part 2] Why It’s A Blessing Not to Work 996 by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Avoiding Overwork and Burnout 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...

Dr. Jenny Brockis talks about why it's a blessing to not work too hard or too often. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 969: [Part 1] Why It’s A Blessing Not to Work 996 by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Avoiding Overwork and Burnout 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...

Carl Pullein talks about the value in asking how you can perform better Episode 968: The Power of Asking “How Can I Do It Better? by Carl Pullein on Improving Customer Satisfaction 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 hel...

Brian Tracy shares 4 mental exercises to increase your time management Episode 967: 4 Mental Exercises To Increase Your Time Management by Brian Tracy on Allocating Your Time as a Business Owner 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 5,000,00...

Kelly Samson helps you tame your perfectionism Episode 966: Perfection Torture? 5 Ways to Tame Your Perfectionist Tyrant by Kelly Samson Altris has a range of specialised Leadership Development and Executive Coaching solutions. They believe that each leader, team and organisation is unique and therefore the solutions they deliver must be distinctive. The original post is located here: http://blog....

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares two short posts covering the value in learning your trade and developing confidence in your business Episode 965: Become a God of Learning Your Trade AND Confidence in Your Business by Leo Babauta Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what...

Alexander Heyne with Tinny Buddha shares 3 things he did to relax when he was stressing about reaching his goals Episode 964: 3 Things I Did to Relax When I Was Stressing About Reaching My Goals by Alexander Heyne 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 daily wisdom, foll...

Seth Godin talks about how advertising affects our culture Episode 963: Advertising’s Hidden Design and its Impact on Our Culture by Seth Godin Seth is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker. In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has written 19 best-selling books, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, and What To Do When It's Your Turn (And I...

Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership helps you uncover customer insights for your business Episode 962: How To Uncover Customer Insights For Your Business 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 one of the world's leading authoriti...

Honey Smith with Get Rich Slowly talks about how to interview a prospective employer Episode 961: How to Interview A Prospective Employer by Honey Smith 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...