Read to Lead Podcast

If there’s one area everyone of us can improve in, it’s the area of communication. I’ve talked with dozens of communication experts over the years. And I’d put Chuck Wisner at the top of my list. His new book is called The Art of Conscious Conversations: Transforming How We Talk, Listen, and Interact. The book […] The post 466: Transform How You Talk, Listen, and Interact with Chuck Wisner first a...

At the beginning of this year, in Episode 456, I highlighted the six books I’m most looking forward to in the first half of 2023. I hope to feature all six here on the podcast. The first was featured in late January (Attention Span by Dr. Gloria Mark). I’m excited to share that the second […] The post 465: What to Say to Get Your Way with NYT Bestselling Author Jonah Berger first appeared on Read...

In 2021, when my book was released, I was invited shortly after to speak to a group at LinkedIn. LinkedIn staff were kicking off year two of their book club, and had chosen to do so with Read to Lead. My invitation to join that group came from Dan Horowitz, LinkedIn’s senior director of LinkedIn […] The post 464: The Power of Clarity with Ann Latham first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast .

My guests today ask the question, “What if the greatest salespeople on the planet are the opposite of who you think they are?” Everyone sells, every day. It’s why the most successful people are better than most at selling themselves, their ideas, or their products. Yet when people hear the word “sales” they think of […] The post 463: Redefining What It Means to Sell with Colin Coggins and Garrett...

I have my friend Honorée Corder to thank again for this week’s guest. She’s always helping to introduce me to new and interesting people. The latest person on that list is Jen Gitomer. In 2019, she published the book we’re focusing on today. It’s called Sales in a New York Minute: Make More Sales, Build […] The post 462: Make More Sales, Build Loyal Relationships, and Make More Money with Jen Gito...

Today, I’m sharing an audio summary of one of the most popular books of the last 20 years. First, it’s difficult to believe it came out nearly 17 years ago. The book I’m talking about celebrates its 17th anniversary on February 28th. The book I’m talking about of, course, is Mindset: The New Psychology of […] The post 461: Audio Book Summary: Mindset by Carol S. Dweck first appeared on Read to Lea...

A few weeks ago here on the podcast, I teased six books you should make it a priority to read in 2023, all of which are set to release within the first six months of the year. I also mentioned that I hoped to successfully invite each of these authors on to talk about their […] The post 460: Find Focus and Fight Distraction with Dr. Gloria Mark first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast .

What is the single best tool an entrepreneur needs to build, boost, and grow their business? Win an Olympic Gold Medal? Sure! That’d be great. But apart from that? Write a book, of course! That according to Honorée Corder, author of 20-plus books including 2016’s You MUST Write a Book: Boost Your Brand, Get More […] The post 459: You MUST Market Your Book with Honorée Corder first appeared on Read...

Just over four years ago, I interviewed my friend James Clear about his, then, new book Atomic Habits. Little did I know then that this book would rock the publishing world and become a worldwide bestseller. I call it a modern-day 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, or How to Win Friends and Influence People, […] The post 458: Over 10MM Copies Sold: My Summary of Atomic Habits by James Clear firs...

I’m excited this week for lots of reasons. First, I celebrate my birthday is this week (tomorrow if you’re keeping score)! Second, I get to welcome onto the show a longtime friend and fellow entrepreneur Matt McWillams, whose dream of traditionally publishing a book is finally being realized! That book is called Turning Your Passions […] The post 457: The Proven Path for Building a Rewarding Onlin...

Today, I share my research on the books coming out in the first half of 2023, and I’ve narrowed the ones you should have on your radar to six. Based on their titles, descriptions, the author’s background, and their research, these are the books that I”m really excited about reading. Just yesterday I reached out […] The post 456: The 6 Books I’m Most Excited About Coming Out in the First Half of 20...

Today, I take a look back at my favorite reads of 2022, only one of which actually came out in 2022. These are the books that have really stood out to me and have made a lasting impact on me. Several of those books I’m sharing today have been on my shelf for a while, […] The post 455: My Six Favorite Books I Read This Year first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast .

Last year when my book was released, I was invited shortly after to speak to a group at LinkedIn. LinkedIn staff were kicking off year two of their book club, and had chosen to do so with Read to Lead. My invitation to join that group came from Dan Horowitz, LinkedIn’s senior director of LinkedIn […] The post 454: Eliminate Difficult Conversations Using the Disconnect Principle with Ann Latham fir...

Today’s guest has been a friend for several years. I was incredibly excited to learn a couple of years ago that he was working on a book. In fact, we even share the same literary agent. That friend is Neal Samudre, and that book is about to become a reality (January 3, 2023). It’s co-written […] The post 453: How to Trade Shame, Guilt, and Fear for a More Fulfilling Life with Neal Samudre first ap...

Today, I’ve pulled together the responses from my listener-reader survey and sharing them with you. I’ve collected feedback from hundreds of Read to Lead listeners and readers to help inform the future of the Read to Lead Podcast, and the potential launch of a brand new Read to Lead Community. And I’ve managed to package […] The post 452: Results of My Listener-Reader 2022 Survey first appeared on...

My guest today used to live just a few miles away from me in Franklin, Tennessee. She also taught for a time at a well-regarded Nashville university (Belmont). Something I too have done (MTSU). Her name is Dr. Cindy McGovern. And her newest book just released in September. It’s called Sell Yourself: How to Create, […] The post 451: How to Create, Live, and Sell a Powerful Personal Brand with Dr. C...

Today’s guest has an incredible background. He served in Baghdad during the invasion of Iraq. And, somehow, he managed to take the corporate world by storm shortly after finishing his time in the service, despite not having previous business experience. His name is Anthony Butler. Anthony has written a book that just came out in […] The post 450: Primal Storytelling: Marketing for Humans with Anth...

Today’s guest is a favorite of mine. That’s right. He’s been here before. In fact, today marks his third visit as a guest. His name is Carmine Gallo. He’s written bestselling books like Talk Like TED and The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs. His brand new book, out today, is called The Bezos Blueprint: Communication […] The post 449: Communication Secrets of the World’s Greatest Salesman with Ca...

My guest today is truly one of the best-prepared and most articulate guests I’ve ever had the privilege to welcome to the show. And that voice. I often get compliments on my own voice, but wow! Wait until you hear the voice of René Rodriguez. You just might melt. But more importantly, I can’t wait […] The post 448: Transform How You Communicate and Lead with René Rodriguez first appeared on Read t...

It’s not every day I get to interview the founder of a multiBILLION dollar startup. Today, however, is indeed such a day. That founder is Mike Evans of Grubhub and—more recently—Fixer fame. Mike has a brand new book out today that unpacks his story in entertaining fashion. The book is called HANGRY: A Startup Journey. […] The post 447: The Inside Story of a Multibillion Dollar Behemoth with Mike E...

My guest today asserts that we all want great ideas, but few of us actually understand how great ideas are born. Innovation, he says, is not an event, a workshop, a sprint, or a hackathon. It’s a result of mastering ideaflow, a practice that elevates everything else you do. His name is Jeremy Utley, and […] The post 446: The Only Business Metric That Matters with Jeremy Utley first appeared on Rea...

When our guest is someone who’s been working in his Zone of Genius for as long as he has, you can rest assured you’re going to learn a lot! His name is Jeff Blackman, and he is the author of several books, including Peak Your Profit: The Explosive Business-Growth System. Jeff reveals years of testing, […] The post 445: Peak Your Profits with Jeff Blackman first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast .

Slack is a tool I use virtually every day. And it’s a tool I’ve been using for more years than I can remember. I never thought I’d one day be interviewing a member of their excellent team but, then again, I’m drawn to smart people who write smart books. My guest today, Helen Kupp, is […] The post 444: How the Future Works with Helen Kupp first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast .

I’ve been Facebook friends with today’s guest for several years. I’ve watched him from afar and have always admired his work, his values, and his writing. It’s probably a bit overdue, but I’m proud to say I’ve finally gotten around to inviting him on to the show. His name is Kent Sanders. He’s written several […] The post 443: 18 Words to Live By with Kent Sanders first appeared on Read to Lead Po...

Stephen M. R. Covey has been one of my most favorite authors to interview. I’ve had that opportunity now three times! So when he suggested I talk to his sister about the book she was finishing up, a book co-written with their late father, I didn’t hesitate to say “yes.” That new book, out today, […] The post 442: Your Most Important Work is Always Ahead of You with Cynthia Covey Haller first appea...