The Greg McKeown Podcast

Do you want to achieve better results? Even 10X results? Can you work 10X harder? Almost everyone I know says yes to the first question and no to the second.   This is what I call the 10X Dilemma.  Trying to solve this dilemma can lead you to the edge of burnout.  In this episode, I share 5 strategies to help you achieve breakthrough results without burnout. These strategies are the best way I kno...

When the unexpected happens, the world we once knew becomes unfamiliar. Every step can feel unsteady. We wonder how we will ever navigate our new reality.  But we can find hope knowing that these challenges often help us grow and lead us to become who we were meant to be.  This week I am speaking with my friend Dave Hollis, a speaker, best-selling author, and former Disney executive. Join our conv...

This week I am welcoming Dorie Clark, leadership consultant and author of the book The Long Game: How to be a long-term thinker in a short-term world to the What's Essential podcast. Dorie offers her insight into how we can stop making short-term choices that lead us away from who we want to be and start making long-term choices that give us space to dream, plan, and live.  Join my weekly newslett...

When you get clear on what really matters in your life, everything else starts to fall into place.  You make decisions differently. Your perspective changes. You begin to seek purpose over achievement.   This week I am joined by Molly Fletcher. Molly is a former sports agent turned speaker, author, and consultant. As someone who has represented some of the world's most notable athletes, she offers...

One of the most basic human needs is to be understood. When we are misunderstood, we feel alone, unvalued, and betrayed.  None of us wishes to feel this way, and no one wants to make others feel this way. So why is there so much misunderstanding in our relationships? Join me for an important discussion on how to improve every relationship, personal and professional, through deep communication and...

Leadership expert and pastor Carey Nieuwhof (author, At Your Best) joins Greg to talk about leadership and designing a life today that will help you thrive tomorrow. They discuss the need to relinquish control, automation, and building a team that can help you grow. They explore how to recognize burnout and the framework for creating a sustainable pace for success in the long run. This episode's b...

TV Show Creator and Executive Producer Dave Noll (Co-Creator, Chopped) joins Greg to talk about the challenges involved to reach sustainable success in the entertainment industry. They discuss the shift in perspective that failure is a necessary part of any process, as well as believing in yourself and teaching that mindset to the next generation. What's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McK...

Effortless: Chapter Nine It all starts with a simple principle: not everything has to be so hard. This special episode is an excerpt from the audiobook, narrated by Greg. It explains the importance of embracing the rubbish in order to learn, grow, and make progress on what's essential. Effortless is available for purchase, as a book or audiobook. (Audio excerpted courtesy of Penguin Random House A...

Entrepreneur and former candidate for Governor of Utah Jeff Burningham (Co-Founder & Chairman, Peak Capital Partners) joins Greg for a conversation on defining and achieving sustainable success. They discuss the importance of relationships versus results in making a greater impact, and explore growth mindset and the ability to reorient when a vision don’t go as planned. For a limited time purchase...

Longevity investor and visionary Sergey Young (Author, The Science and Technology of Growing Young) shares his insights as the founder of Longevity Vision Fund. He and Greg discuss the inevitability of life extension, and the importance of creating a better world that’s equally accessible for all. They explore five practical steps we can all take to nurture a longer, healthier, and happier life no...

Anna McKeown joins Greg for a candid conversation on identifying your unique strengths and recognizing innate impulses as gifts meant to be awakened and developed. They discuss embracing what can be perceived as weakness, as well as creating a culture of resilience and the courage to allow for failure. They talk about the value and importance of applying these insights for ourselves and as parents...

Entrepreneur and influencer Shannon Doherty (Founder, At Home With Shannon) shares her experience with life hacks, going viral, and the power of social media. She and Greg talk about the importance of self-understanding and doing what fulfills you while staying true to your values. They discuss family, togetherness, and genuinely being in service of others. For a limited time purchase Effortless a...

Improv expert and educator Clay Drinko (author, Play Your Way Sane) shares his insights on the power of improvisation. He and Greg explore practical applications in everyday life and its ability to help focus, ideation, and divergent thinking. They discuss the importance of listening and comprehension in order to truly unlock the next level of collaborative contribution. This episode's book recomm...

Venture capitalist and Silicon Valley pioneer Barry Eggers (Founding Partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners) joins Greg for a conversation on the power of leverage. They explore how to discern between creating value versus overhead, as well as the distinction between feeling and being useful. They discuss the need for empathy and building trust in order to effectively understand the needs of your te...

Professor and entrepreneur Luke Burgis (author, Wanting) shares his insights on why we want what we want and how to feel more in control of those desires. He and Greg discuss how to discern between the essential and non-essential wants, in order to identify what is truly meaningful and enduring. They explore the effect of human nature, and practical steps we can take to find awareness and utilize...

Investment and private equity executive Ann Berry (Chief Investment Officer & Managing Partner, Wheelhouse) joins Greg for a conversation on leadership in today’s landscape, discovering new passion, and doing what you love. They discuss pandemic challenges faced at different levels as well as what the learnings can teach us to best navigate moving forward. They explore the value of tenacity and te...

Effortless: Chapter Fourteen It all starts with a simple principle: not everything has to be so hard. This special episode is an excerpt from the audiobook, narrated by Greg. It explains the importance of building a foundation of trust in high-performance teams Effortless is available for purchase, as a book or audiobook. (Audio excerpted courtesy of Penguin Random House Audio from Effortless by G...

Trained futurist and leadership authority Jacob Morgan (author, The Future Leader) shares his data on what it takes to be an effective leader over the next decade. He and Greg discuss the evolving landscape and the need for organizations and leaders to embrace new skills and mindsets. They explore the importance of clearly defining leadership and the significance in striving for improvement every...

Behavioral social scientist and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks (author, Love Your Enemies) shares his insights and research as a happiness scholar. He and Greg discuss the importance of understanding and embracing our unique genetic temperaments, as well as the ability to manage negative emotions and satisfaction. They explore the mindset shift that achieving happiness can be effortless through p...

CEO coach Kim Scott (author, Just Work) joins Greg to talk about the importance of creating an environment optimized for respect and collaboration, in the workplace and in life. As the co-founder of Radical Candor, she and Greg discuss the need for discourse, compassion, and embracing differences. They explore methods to identify and approach workplace injustice, as well as ways to streamline prio...

Sports Executive Scott O’Neil (author, Be Where Your Feet Are) shares his insights on life as a husband, father, and CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, a global company that owns the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers. He and Greg discuss his passion for developing the next generation of leaders, as well as the importance of being present and mental health. They explore the lessons learned and th...

Leadership speaker and organizational consultant Rachel Cooke (Founder, Lead Above Noise) joins Greg to discuss the burnout being felt universally, both personally and professionally. They talk about the importance of acknowledgement and thoughtfulness from leadership, and explore specific steps leaders can take to navigate carefully as the world collectively transitions back to opening. For a lim...

Performance physiologist and wellness advocate Greg Wells, Ph. D. (author, Rest Refocus Recharge) shares his insights on the importance of proper rest to achieve optimal performance. Dr. Wells and Greg discuss finding the dynamic balance between work and relaxation, and the mindset shift that rest is both a skill and a responsibility. They explore practical techniques that can be developed and app...

Effortless: Chapter Four It all starts with a simple principle: Not everything has to be so hard. This special episode is an excerpt from the audiobook, narrated by Greg. It explains the importance of rest and how the ability to take a pause in our busy lives is a necessary life skill. Effortless is available for purchase, as a book or audiobook. (Audio excerpted courtesy of Penguin Random House A...

In this milestone 50th episode, Greg is joined by Anna to talk about the meaning behind Effortless. Originally broadcast on Greg’s Instagram Live, this conversation explores how to make the most essential activities more enjoyable ones. They answer audience questions and discuss how to practically apply Effortless in our own lives, along with the value of sharing these insights with those around u...