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Derek Champagne talks with Dr. Scott Hutcheson, author of Biohacking Leadership. Scott Hutcheson, PhD is a biosocial scientist and senior lecturer at Purdue University, where his teaching, research, and professional practice centers on leadership, team, and organizational performance through the lens of the biology of behavior. His work in biosocial sciences explores how biological systems interact with social behavior to shape how we lead, collaborate, and adapt. Dr. Hutcheson brings this perspective to leaders and organizations navigating complex, fast-changing environments. A personal health diagnosis several years ago deepened his professional interest in the biology of behavior. After being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, Dr. Hutchesonturned to biohacking—using data, behavior change, and biological feedback loops—to manage the disease. That lived experience sparked a powerful insight: the sameprinciples that optimize the body can optimize leadership. This became the foundation of his current work: applying biohacking principles to how leaders signal presence, build trust, and create conditions for collective success.With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Hutcheson has worked with hundreds of organizations across industry, higher education, and the public and nonprofit sectors. His clients have included the White House, Fortune 400 companies, startups, and rural communities helping them address challenges related to competitiveness, innovation, sustainability, and public health. His impact is global, having worked with more than 4,000 leaders from 147 countries.He is the author of numerous academic articles and essays, and his 2019 release, Strategic Doing: Ten Skills for Agile Leadership (Wiley), became a #1 Amazon New Release in six categories and appeared on multiple Best Business Book lists. His next project is a three-book series with Wiley on the biodynamics of leadership, teams, and organizations. Dr. Hutcheson is also a columnist for Forbes where his articles are read by millions. He ranks in Forbes top 0.1% in readership. Dr. Hutcheson is a sought-after speaker, delivering keynotes and workshops around the world. His TED Talk on the “Science of Prospection” has been viewed more than 1.3 million times, and his Instagram account, @bookscotttospeak, has nearly 40,000 followers. He and his wife Lisa Hutcheson, a mental health policy leader and co-founder of Hutcheson Associates, live near Indianapolis in the historic Town of Ulen with their twodogs, Pippa and Cosette. They have two adult sons, Henry and Oliver.To learn more about BIOHACKING LEADERSHIP, please visit: https://biohackingleadership.com/Business Leadership Series Intro and Outro music provided by Just Off Turner: https://music.apple.com/za/album/the-long-walk-back/268386576

Your Inner Theme, Core Message & Brand Moniker Be Authentic When You Find Your Innner Message Episode 304 (This is a repeat of the popular episode #97. Fredrik is based in Sweden and now lives on his Ideas Island. It's no longer available for your free vacation.) In this conversation with Fredrik Haren we explore: how speakers discover the deeper meaning behind their message why an inner theme creates stronger resonance with an audience the difference between a topic, a core message, and a brand moniker why explorers often connect more powerfully than experts how authenticity shapes audience trust why speeches fail when speakers begin too far ahead of their audience a four-step rhetorical framework for persuasive speaking why people rally behind messages more than personalities how leaders gain influence by knowing who they are the role of presence and being fully in the moment when speaking why clearly communicated ideas are the ideas most likely to become rea ------ About  Our Guest Fredrik Haren" Fredrik is known as The Creativity Explorer. He has interviewed thousands of people in 70 countries on six continents about their creative process.  His book, The Idea Book, was included in "The 100 Best Business Books of All Time". Fredrik helps people find their Inner Theme to help them get clarity on their purpose and true message. It's an intense one hour, on-off, session. To learn more about the Clarity session contact Fredrik at clarity@interesting.org Or connect on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrikharen/ Visit his website at www.FredrikHaren.com His Inner Theme: Humanity to the power of ideas His Brand Moniker: The Creativity Explorer His Core Message: Helping humanity create its potential ----- Key Lessons from this conversation with Fredrik Haren: finding your inner theme creates a deeper connection between you and your message your strongest message is one that many people need to hear, but only you are uniquely positioned to deliver clarity about who you are strengthens clarity in how you speak a brand moniker helps you stand apart in a crowded field being an explorer creates curiosity, learning, and authenticity audiences connect more strongly with authentic conviction than polished perfection speakers need to begin where the audience is, not where they are the rhetorical structure of position, problem, possibility, proposal gives speeches logical momentum people follow messages they believe in more than personalities they admire leadership starts with understanding who you are at your core being fully present in the moment strengthens delivery and connection ideas become reality when people communicate them clearly and convincingly ----- ----more---- Your Intended Message is the podcast about how you can boost your career and business success by honing your communication skills. We'll examine the aspects of how we communicate one-to-one, one to few and one to many – plus that important conversation, one to self. In these interviews we will explore presentation skills, public speaking, conversation, persuasion, negotiation, sales conversations, marketing, team meetings, social media, branding, self talk and more.   Your host is George Torok George is a specialist in communication skills. Especially presentation. He's fascinated by the links between communication and influencing behaviors. He delivers training and coaching programs to help leaders and promising professionals deliver the intended message for greater success.   Connect with George www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com https://superiorpresentations.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgetorokpresentations/ https://www.youtube.com/user/presentationskill  

While the podcast team is taking a Radical Sabbatical, Kim is interviewing authors of the books that have had a big impact on her in the past two years. In this episode, she's speaking with Daniel Coyle about his new book, Flourish, The Art of Building Meaning, Joy and Fulfillment.  What is a meaningful life, and how do we make one? How do certain communities foster closeness, fulfillment, happiness, and energy?  Daniel Coyle has spent the last few years trying to crack this code.  He talks about the transformation that happened during the famous story of the 33 miners trapped 2000 feet underground in a mine in Chile.  It turns that the key to survival was a leader who was willing to let go of control.  You can't command and control your way to flourishing--or surviving in a crisis.  Background on Daniel Coyle: Daniel is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, which was named Best Business Book of the Year by Bloomberg, BookPal, and Business Insider. Coyle has served as an advisor to many high-performing organizations, including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians. His other books include The Talent Code, The Secret Race, The Little Book of Talent, and Hardball: A Season in the Projects, which was made into a movie starring Keanu Reeves. Coyle was raised in Anchorage, Alaska, and now lives in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, during the school year and in Homer, Alaska, during the summer with his wife, Jenny, and their four children. CHAPTERS (00:00) Introduction to Flourishing Leadership (03:03) The Distinction Between Living Systems and Machines (06:02) The Importance of Relationships in Leadership (09:02) The Miners in Chile: A Story of Brotherhood (12:06) Creating Space for Connection (15:06) The Role of Curiosity in Conversations (18:03) The Power of Community in Adversity (19:04) The Gottman Method and Relationship Dynamics (22:25) Personalized Criticism vs. Respectful Challenges (24:25) The Importance of Context in Relationships (27:19) Creating Self-Organizing Systems (30:39) Leadership as Design: Building Living Systems (32:36) Transformative Education: The Jigsaw Classroom (36:58) Reverent Leadership: The Kibera School for Girls (41:55) The Guardians: A New Approach to Coaching Connect with the Radical Candor team: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us were trained to win at the game of life, deliver the results and get the promotion. Then one day, we arrive at retirement and discover that the game we were trained for isn’t the one that actually produces a flourishing life. New York Times best-selling author Daniel Coyle, joins us to discuss his new book Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment. He unpacks what five years of studying thriving communities (a Michigan deli, a major league baseball team, and a Vermont town that keeps producing Olympians) revealed about how good lives are actually built. We discuss: Why flourishing is a team sport in an age of individualism The difference between task attention and relational attention, and why the switch matters Why visioning may be the most useful tool for people approaching retirement Why we should probe for retirement rather than plan for it Yellow doors, the rule of surprise, and the two questions Dan uses as a personal compass If you’re approaching a transition, or you’re in the bewildering middle of one, this is a conversation worth your time and reflection. _________________________ Bio Daniel Coyle is the New York Times best-selling author of nine books, including Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment, The Culture Code (which was named Best Business Book of the Year by Bloomberg & Business Insider), and the Talent Code. He is a contributing editor for Outside magazine, and has seved an advisor to many high-performing organizations including the Navy SEALS, Microsoft, Google and he also works as a special advisor to the Cleveland Guardians. Dan lives in Cleveland, Ohio during the school year and in Homer, Alaska, during the summer with his wife Jen, and their four daughters. ______________________________ For More on Daniel Coyle Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment Website ______________________________ Wise Quotes On Games versus Gardens “Life isn’t a game to win. It’s a garden to grow.” On Flourshing & Community “All flourishing is mutual. We only become our best selves through and with other people…Who do I feel most alive with? What am I helping to grow?” On the Value of No “If you can’t say no, your yes is worthless.” ___________________________ Retirement Podcast Conversations You’ll Also Love The Good Life – Marc Schulz, PhD Making & Keeping Friends…in Retirement – Janice McCabe Will You Flourish or Languish? – Corey Keyes ____________________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how the Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one — on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host Joe Casey is an executive coach who helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.™ He created his own next chapter after a 26-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking. Joe has earned Master's degrees from the University of Southern California in Gerontology (at age 60), the University of Pennsylvania, and Middlesex University (UK), a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his coaching certification from Columbia University. In addition to his work with clients, Joe hosts The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, ranked in the top 1% globally in popularity by Listen Notes, with over 2 million downloads. Business Insider recognized Joe as one of 23 innovative coaches who are making a difference. He's the author of Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy.

What if everything you've been told about success is backwards? In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius Mirshahzadeh is joined by bestselling author Daniel Coyle to unpack the real drivers of performance, fulfillment, and human connection, along with insights from his new book “Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment”. Daniel shares his journey from aspiring baseball player in Alaska to becoming a leading voice on what truly powers high-performing individuals and teams. His work reveals a powerful truth: success doesn't create strong relationships. Strong relationships create success. Together, they explore the science and soul of community, why modern life often leaves us feeling disconnected, and how simple, intentional moments can help us reconnect and thrive. They also dive into practical ways to build stronger relationships in your daily life, both personally and professionally. This conversation will challenge the way you think about achievement and inspire you to prioritize connection in a deeper, more meaningful way. In this episode, Darius and Daniel will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Background (02:46) The Journey to Writing and Performance (05:16) The Importance of Community (08:15) The Upside Down of Success and Relationships (11:10) Creating Connective Pauses (14:03) Rituals and Connection to Ancestors (17:03) Personal Practices for Connection (21:56) Reconnecting with Ancestral Wisdom (27:21) The Renaissance of Community Building (32:29) Creating Conditions for Flourishing (43:12) The Ideal Reader for 'Flourish' Daniel Coyle is a New York Times bestselling author known for “The Culture Code,” named Best Business Book of the Year by Bloomberg, BookPal, and Business Insider. He has advised high-performing organizations including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians. His other works include “The Talent Code,” “The Secret Race,” “The Little Book of Talent,” and “Hardball,” which was adapted into a film. Raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Coyle now lives between Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and Homer, Alaska with his wife and four children. Connect with Dan: Website: https://danielcoyle.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-coyle-32830310  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielcoyleauthor/  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Flourish-Art-Building-Meaning-Fulfillment/dp/0525620702  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What actually makes a life feel meaningful? In this conversation, Daniel Coyle joins Michael Shermer to talk about why fulfillment rarely comes from optimization, status, or trying to "win" at everything. Instead, it grows out of connection, shared effort, curiosity, and the kinds of projects that pull people out of themselves and into real community. Coyle makes the case that flourishing is not a mood and not a hack. It's a process. It happens in groups, in relationships, and in the messy work of building something with other people. Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, which was named Best Business Book of the Year by Bloomberg, BookPal, and Business Insider. Coyle has served as an advisor to many high-performing organizations, including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians. His other books include The Talent Code, The Secret Race, The Little Book of Talent, and Hardball: A Season in the Projects, which was made into a movie starring Keanu Reeves. His new book is Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment.

A businessman and author recently told me: In my search for leadership knowledge, I kept coming back to the Bible and realized that Proverbs is a practical business book. I don't need much more. The Bible IS a source of wise counsel for us in all aspects of our life and that includes our work. .... Many Kingdom workplace leaders hold to the belief that the Bible is THE BEST BUSINESS BOOK ever written.  Psalms provides wisdom during challenges, to give words to our lamenting and petitions to the Lord.  The leaders in the bible, such as Moses, Deborah, Abraham and Queen Esther, provide real examples of what it looks like to BE a Godly leader. When's the last time YOU went to THE WORD for business wisdom?   

We often treat our attention like a machine to be controlled, focusing only on the metrics that drive immediate results. But we have an attentional health problem. We are starving our organizations of the relational connection they need to truly thrive. Today, the author of The Culture Code, Daniel Coyle, joins us to discuss his new book, Flourish. We are moving beyond the boardroom to explore how we can design environments of belonging, joy, and vitality by shifting our focus from narrow control to deep, human connection. What You'll Learn in This Episode How to balance narrow focus with relational attention to improve your attentional health Why embracing a certain level of friction and annoyance is the essential price of building real community The leadership play of framing horizons and guardrails rather than dictating specific answers How to move from a culture of coercion to one of curiosity by asking the simple question what is your story Why the most effective leaders act as designers who spotlight and celebrate organic growth Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:18) The Westergaard Code and guiding attention (03:53) Understanding the two systems of attention (06:49) Attentional health and the blueprint for flourishing (09:11) Creating connective energy and mattering (13:28) Why we are terrible at predicting social joy (18:54) Designing community through the longest lunch in Paris (23:13) Leadership as a design function and the power of small groups (25:31) Practicing patience and spotlighting what works (27:47) Brand that makes Daniel Coyle smile About Daniel Coyle Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, which was named Best Business Book of the Year by Bloomberg, BookPal, and Business Insider. He has served as an advisor to many high-performing organizations, including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians. His extensive body of work includes The Talent Code, The Secret Race, The Little Book of Talent, and Hardball, which was adapted into a major motion picture. In his latest work, Flourish, Coyle draws from rigorous reporting and scientific research to offer a practical blueprint for cultivating a life of belonging, joy, and vitality. What Brand Has Made Daniel Smile Recently? Daniel Coyle recently found himself smiling at Martin Guitars. After acquiring his first one, he was struck by the brand's deep interweaving with the fabric of American music, noting how even the lyrics to the classic song “The Weight” were inspired by the brand's Nazareth, Pennsylvania, roots. For Coyle, the way people care for these instruments and their storied history makes being around the brand feel genuinely good. Resources & Links Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn. Check out his new book, Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment. Listen & Support the Show Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon/Audible, TuneIn, and iHeart. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help others find the show. Share this episode — email a friend or colleague this episode. Sign up for my free Story Strategies newsletter for branding and storytelling tips. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Coyle shares how to infuse ordinary work moments with greater meaning, joy, and fulfillment.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why shared improvement beats self-improvement 2) The three minute visualization that liberates tremendous clarity3) Why vulnerability comes before trust–not after Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1134 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DANIEL — Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, which was named Best Business Book of the Year by Bloomberg, BookPal, and Business Insider. Coyle has served as an advisor to many high-performing organizations, including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians. His other books include The Talent Code, The Secret Race, The Little Book of Talent, and Hardball: A Season in the Projects, which was made into a movie starring Keanu Reeves. Coyle was raised in Anchorage, Alaska, and now lives in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, during the school year and in Homer, Alaska, during the summer with his wife, Jenny, and their four children.• Book: Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment• Website: DanielCoyle.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Graph Gear mechanical pencil • Book: The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe• Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear • Past episode: 267: Managing Self-Doubt to Tackle Bigger Challenges with Tara Mohr• Past episode: 707: Amy Edmondson on How to Build Thriving Teams with Psychological Safety• Past episode: 732: How Aspiring Leaders Can Succeed Today with Clay Scroggins• Past episode: 830: Lessons Learned from the World's Longest Scientific Study on Happiness with Dr. Robert Waldinger— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME.• Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO• Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/betterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Unleashed Leadership: How to Solve the 7 Issues Holding You Back from Your Greatest Impact (Unleashed Leadership Series) by Dr. Garland Vance, Dorothy Wood Vance Advanceleadership.live https://www.amazon.com/Unleashed-Leadership-Issues-Holding-Greatest/dp/163680523X What if your leadership breakthrough is just one decision away? They promoted you because you get results. Now you're buried in meetings, juggling demands, and overwhelmed with responsibilities. You're not alone. Like most leaders, you wrestle with exhaustion, confusion, and pressure to perform. You worry you aren't meeting everyone's relentless expectations. Some days, you feel like giving up. You question if you're cut out for this role. Here's the truth: you're not a bad leader. You wouldn't have made it this far if you were. But you are a leashed leader. In Unleashed Leadership, the first book of The Unleashed Leadership Series, you will discover: How to solve the seven issues that cause 95% of leadership challenges Three stages that will free you from what's holding you back The proven path for continually upgrading your leadership Become the leader you would follow. Become the leader you would hire. Become the leader you know you can be. Decide to unleash your leadership. About the author Dr. Garland Vance believes every person deserves to work with a great leader, and every leader can be great. He has spent over 25 years helping organizations develop the leaders they need to succeed. With his wife, Dorothy, he cofounded AdVance Leadership, which helps companies develop the leaders they need to succeed. Garland is the author of Gettin' (un)Busy, named by Forbes as “one of the seven books everyone on your team should read” and recognized as the 2020 Best Business Book by the Author Elite Awards.

Dr. Garland Vance is a leadership expert, author, and co-founder of AdVance Leadership. With more than 25 years of experience developing leaders, Garland is passionate about helping organizations build environments where every person experiences great leadership. His book Gettin' (un)Busy was named one of Forbes' “7 Books Everyone on Your Team Should Read” and earned the 2020 Author Elite Award for Best Business Book. Dorothy Wood Vance has spent over two decades empowering leaders to discover and maximize their strengths. As co-founder of AdVance Leadership, she has helped grow the company into one of the Top 20 Leadership Development Companies in America. Together, Dorothy and Garland equip leaders with practical tools to unlock potential, strengthen culture, and lead with authenticity.SHOW SUMMARYIn this episode of the Selling from the Heart Podcast, Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Dr. Garland Vance and Dorothy Wood Vance to explore the powerful concept of Unleashed Leadership. They discuss how leaders—and sales professionals—can become “leashed” when responsibilities outpace clarity, capacity, or alignment, and how addressing root leadership issues can unlock greater effectiveness and impact.Drawing from their book Unleashed Leadership, Garland and Dorothy outline seven key areas that often hold leaders back: character, competence, capacity, clarity, community, culture, and consistency. The conversation highlights why clarity is one of the biggest challenges leaders face and emphasizes that salespeople are leaders too—guiding clients toward meaningful outcomes without traditional authority. Packed with real-life examples and practical leadership insights, this episode delivers actionable strategies for anyone looking to lead and sell with heart. KEY TAKEAWAYSLeaders become “leashed” when expectations exceed clarity, capacity, or alignment.Seven core leadership challenges: Character, Competence, Capacity, Clarity, Community, Culture, and Consistency.Clarity is often the most common leadership gap—people need to know where they're going and why.Sales professionals are leaders because they guide clients toward a vision and better outcomes.HIGHLIGHT QUOTESLeaders become “leashed” when expectations exceed clarity, capacity, or alignment.Seven core leadership challenges: Character, Competence, Capacity, Clarity, Community, Culture, and Consistency.Clarity is often the most common leadership gap—people need to know where they're going and why.Sales professionals are leaders because they guide clients toward a vision and better outcomes.

In today's digital world with AI at our fingertips and the answer to every question just a Google away, it's easy to feel like there is really no need to read, or attend seminars, or take a class. But the one, major constant that I have seen in the most successful people that I have interacted with is that every single one -- I mean every one -- is an avid reader. It's the way that they all became so successful.I remember being taught, "Experience is the best teacher." And I believed that statement whole-heartedly. That is until I started reading books written by some of the most successful businesspeople in the world.That statement is somewhat true. People learn by doing. But, if you want a shortcut to success, the shortest way is to learn from someone else's experience. Look for someone else who has already done what you want to do. Pattern what you do based on what they did. Then, along the way, you can add to it.Those guys who wrote those best-sellers didn't get everything right the first time. They tried and failed. Then, they tried again, and failed. Eventually, they found a way to do what you want to do. So, just by reading their advice, you can now shorten your learning curve.So, one the next couple of episodes, I'm going to give your 25 of the absolute Best Business Books that you can read that will help you improve your success. These books were written by some of the most successful businesspeople in the modern era. And you can learn from their experience and get farther than any of them ever dreamed.The solution is right in front of you. All you have to do is pick up the reins.Show Notes: The Top 25 Best Books for Leadership of All Time(https://www.leadersinstitute.com/best-books-for-leadership-training-top-25-leadership-books-of-all-time/)

This year, a handful of business books genuinely changed how I think about leadership, growth, and decision-making. In this video, I break down the ideas and themes from seven books that had the biggest impact on me in 2025—not the titles, but the thinking behind them. These weren't just good reads. They challenged assumptions, reinforced what actually works, and helped shape how I'm approaching business heading into 2026. If you care about improving your thinking and making better decisions, this conversation is for you.

Send us a textIn this engaging conversation, creativity explorer Fredrik Haren shares his insights on the essence of creativity, its importance in our lives, and how to harness it effectively. He discusses his personal journey, the role of opportunity, and the distinction between creative confidence and actual creativity. Fredrik emphasizes the significance of joy, resilience, and the responsibility individuals have in nurturing their creativity. He also explores the impact of AI on creativity and the importance of understanding diverse perspectives from around the world. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the need for a mindset that embraces curiosity and the willingness to bounce back from failures.===Fredrik Haren is The Creativity Explorer, a global keynote speaker on Business Creativity, Innovation and Change. His most recent book: The World of Creativity is now available for purchase on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1907312897He has delivered over 2,000 presentations, lectures and workshops in over 75 countries on 6 continents and has inspired over a million people from the stage to become more creative and to look at the world in a new way. He is celebrating 25 years as a professional speaker in year 2025. He is the author of ten books, including “The Idea Book” which was included in “The 100 Best Business Books of All Time”. His latest book, The World of Creativity, was launched just before Christmas 2025, with Wiley Publishers. The book is the summary of what learning from creative people in 75 countries   during the past 25 years has taught Fredrik about how we can discover our full creative potential.Fredrik has been inducted in “Speaker Hall of Fame” on 2 continents. He is a CSP as well as Global Speaking Fellow. He is a recipient of “TIA”, given by The Global Speakers Federation and considered the highest award in the international speaking community.The World of Creativity is now available for purchase on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1907312897===Harmonize your lifeforce! Enroll NOW: programs.the-ykm.com/collections theykm.com the-ykm.com whyknowledgematters.comprograms.the-ykm.comtheykm.comthe-ykm.comwhyknowledgematters.com#whyknowledgematters #podcast #theykm #livelearnlove#education#motherofeducationalmindfulnessthe ykm: That's WhyKnowledgeMattersSupport the show

Well, here we are—for the last time, for now. A couple weeks ago, I wrote an end-of-year letter that functioned like a little “status update” on how I'm feeling moving into 2026. In this episode, I invite back five of my favorite guests for their own check-ins. We talk about: What it feels like to finally pull the “F.I.” rip cord (and whether it “works”) How money changes relationships, and vice versa Marriage between entrepreneurs An economic diagnosis of our present moment  Things we've changed our minds about in 2025 This felt like the most fitting possible capstone for the year and this chapter of the show. Thank you for tuning in week after week; thank you for being along for the ride as this show has evolved over the years and as I have evolved over the years; thank you for arguing with me in good faith and expanding my worldview; thank you for engaging with this show so earnestly and consistently. Until next time! Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://moneywithkatie.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your copy of Rich Girl Nation, one of Barnes & Noble's Best Business Books of 2025:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.moneywithkatie.com/rich-girl-nation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Transcripts, show notes, resources, and credits at: https://moneywithkatie.com/the_mwk_show/curtain-call/ — Money with Katie's mission is to be the intersection where the economic, cultural, and political meet the tactical, practical, personal finance education everyone needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Mooney curates the 2025 reading list recommended by private equity investors, operating partners, and portfolio company CEOs featured on Karma School of Business this year. The episode spans business strategy, capital allocation, leadership, happiness, mindset, and life design—through the lens of people actively building and scaling companies. From The Outsiders to Traction to unexpected personal favorites, the list reflects what serious operators are actually reading and rereading. If you're building for the long term, this one earns a spot in your queue. Episode Highlights 1:12 – Casey Myers on shifting from achievement to fulfillment with From Strength to Strength 2:53 – Steve Hunter reframes money, time, and health through Die With Zero 4:04 – Jonathan Metrick on compounding time, skills, and careers via The Algebra of Wealth 7:35 – Ran Ding explains why great CEOs are elite capital allocators in The Outsiders 11:11 – Chris Scullin on dynamic competition and adaptation from The Innovator's Dilemma 14:01 – Micah Dawson on focus, ambition, and escaping the hedonic treadmill with The One Thing 18:20 – Dan Gaspar on operational discipline and change using Traction and Who Moved My Cheese?

Today's guest won't surprise you if you read the introduction to Rich Girl Nation, which recollected the 2018 event that made me think personal finance might not be solely for people with brown bananas and pocket protectors. Lindsey Stanberry, founding editor of Refinery29's Money Diaries turned media entrepreneur, joins me for the penultimate episode to talk about: Why most conversations about money are really about time What she learned about our culture from monitoring the Money Diaries comments section Leaving a job, even when it means sacrificing financial security for emotional security What's really driving our “obsession with FI/RE” The dark side of optimization Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://moneywithkatie.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your copy of Rich Girl Nation, one of Barnes & Noble's Best Business Books of 2025:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.moneywithkatie.com/rich-girl-nation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Transcripts, show notes, resources, and credits at: https://moneywithkatie.com/the_mwk_show/lindsey-stanberry-judge-hide-admit/ — Money with Katie's mission is to be the intersection where the economic, cultural, and political meet the tactical, practical, personal finance education everyone needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebecca Herbst reached financial independence at age 32 during the tenuous early days of the pandemic, and volunteered shortly thereafter to be furloughed from her job in commercial real estate—and so began her (extremely) early retirement.  But spending her days exactly as she wanted featured an unexpected side effect: guilt. What do you owe to others when you've gotten everything you wanted? Rebecca alchemized her sense of duty and founded Yield & Spread. In detail, we cover: What the “FI-lanthropy” pledge entails How she squares the desire to retire early with the idea of “hoarding money” Where Rebecca gives for the highest impact Who donor-advised funds might make sense for, and how they work How to donate appreciated stock, and why it might be  preferable to giving cash Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://moneywithkatie.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your copy of Rich Girl Nation, one of Barnes & Noble's Best Business Books of 2025:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.moneywithkatie.com/rich-girl-nation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Transcripts, show notes, resources, and credits at: https://moneywithkatie.com/the_mwk_show/the-filanthropy-pledge/ — Money with Katie's mission is to be the intersection where the economic, cultural, and political meet the tactical, practical, personal finance education everyone needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Holidays! Erica shares her annual list of favorite business books of the year in her final episode of 2025. 00:00 Welcome 00:50 Holiday Greetings and Year-End Reflections 01:19 Favorite Business Books of 2025 03:34 Book 1: Quit by Annie Duke 05:54 Book 2: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert 08:14 Book 3: Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller 09:38 Book 4: The Five Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom 12:10 Book 5: Tax Planning To and Through Early Retirement by Cody Garrett and Sean Mullaney 15:55 Honorable Mentions: Non-Business Reads 20:42 Holiday Wishes and Conclusion   ____________________ Books & Resources Referenced: Quit by Annie Duke | https://a.co/d/hoP7fHF Big Magic | https://a.co/d/0k4QNgJ Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller | https://a.co/d/1UZyRh2 The 5 Types of Wealth | https://a.co/d/4ZLwpLH Tax Planning To and Through Early Retirement by Cody Garrett and Sean Mullaney | https://a.co/d/cjPPMcm   The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter | https://a.co/d/cQ2KL08 The Wedding People by Alison Espach | https://a.co/d/j2Ce3mk Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds | https://a.co/d/4PtWU8T   Ep69 - SEP vs Solo 401k with Sean Mullaney, CPA ____________________ Connect with Erica | LinkedIn | Website | Newsletter  

Award winning Songwriter, leadership and management expert and business book author Steve Farber is an artist that came to my attention a couple of years back through open mics and song sanctuaries in Kansas City. As you will hear in this conversation and in studio musical performance, hisworking career and life long passion for music has merged in a unique way.  He returns to the Tasty Brew to celebrate therelease of a new five song EP “Echoes in the Well.”  In addition to top rankings as a leadership and managementexpert, his book “Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership” has been named one of the top 100 Best Business Books of All Time.  He's been writing songs and playing guitarfor 50 years and his business clients ask him to play his original songs during keynote speeches at events all over the world.Rooted in the folk and Americana tradition, Steve's guidinglight has been the artistry of John Prine.  As a kid, he dreamed of playing music for folks… he just never imagined it would play out as it has. Enjoy my conversation with musical interludes from "Echoes in the Well" courtesy of Steve Farber.https://stevefarbermusic.com/ 

How do you solve a problem like the disconnect between “wages employers are willing to pay” and “wages employees need to survive”? If you're my guest this week, the answer is: a wage subsidy.  Today on the show, I speak with Ben Glasner, an economist with a PhD in public policy and management in search of answers for how to build a fairer economy, about the benefit proposal that he says has two very critical things most proposals of this nature lack: efficient targeting and bipartisan support. We discuss: The significance of the fact that 21 million Americans earn less than $16 per hour, and two-thirds of those workers are women Why other attempts at incentivizing job creation are expensive ($100,000–$200,000 per job) and poorly targeted The target wage and proposed funding structure that Ben and his coauthor believe will minimize or eliminate fraud and make small business hiring more competitive Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://moneywithkatie.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your copy of Rich Girl Nation, one of Barnes & Noble's Best Business Books of 2025:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.moneywithkatie.com/rich-girl-nation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Transcripts, show notes, resources, and credits at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.moneywithkatie.com/the_mwk_show/end-low-wage-work-forever⁠⁠⁠. — Money with Katie's mission is to be the intersection where the economic, cultural, and political meet the tactical, practical, personal finance education everyone needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since I spent last week's episode detailing the thrilling ins and outs of making your own 2026 financial plan for wealth-maxxing, today I'm taking a hard left turn and interviewing Andrew Hartman, a history professor and the author of Karl Marx in America, a 500-page tome about which he says, and here I quote directly, “My father-in-law told me that he likes the book even though he still doesn't like Marx.” We talked about: The limitations of theories from the founding Enlightenment thinkbois like Adam Smith, John Locke, and Thomas Paine, which mostly pre-dated industrial capitalism The "gospel of success" as an anesthetic for an uproarious working class who did not go gently from their farms into factories A surprising role for corporations, which have—ironically—done more to "socialize production" than any other modern entity The trap of thinking about class as an "identity," rather than a relationship How wealth inequality creates speculative markets and bubbles Sign up for the December 3 D.I.Y. class and see the Wealth Planner System's new features: ⁠⁠https://www.moneywithkatie.myflodesk.com/mwk-2026-planning-party⁠⁠ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://moneywithkatie.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get your copy of Rich Girl Nation, one of Barnes & Noble's Best Business Books of 2025:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.moneywithkatie.com/rich-girl-nation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Transcripts, show notes, resources, and credits at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.moneywithkatie.com/the_mwk_show/freedom-capitalism-missing-revolution⁠⁠. — Money with Katie's mission is to be the intersection where the economic, cultural, and political meet the tactical, practical, personal finance education everyone needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At this point, the annual “Plan with Me”-style episode feels like a sacred ritual. In today's show: Thinking through major tax changes, including why I finally ponied up for a CPA and what they'll be doing Estimating and planning with irregular income Identifying new retirement contribution targets Revisiting the slush fund concept for covering lean cash flow months Penciling out a realistic spending plan Sign up for the December 3 D.I.Y. class and see the Wealth Planner System's new features: ⁠https://www.moneywithkatie.myflodesk.com/mwk-2026-planning-party⁠ Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://moneywithkatie.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠ Get your copy of Rich Girl Nation, one of Barnes & Noble's Best Business Books of 2025:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.moneywithkatie.com/rich-girl-nation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Transcripts, show notes, resources, and credits at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.moneywithkatie.com/the_mwk_show/financially-plan-2026⁠. — Money with Katie's mission is to be the intersection where the economic, cultural, and political meet the tactical, practical, personal finance education everyone needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is perhaps nobody in the financial education space who knows her way around the National Bureau of Economic Research quite like Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez. If Chapter 2 of Rich Girl Nation were sentient, it would probably sound a lot like Stefanie. Today on the show, I'm picking her brain about the current state of what she calls “the ambition penalty.” Subscribe to our Wednesday email: ⁠https://moneywithkatie.com/newsletter⁠ Get your copy of Rich Girl Nation, recently named one of Barnes & Noble's Best Business Books of 2025:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://moneywithkatie.com/rich-girl-nation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Transcripts, show notes, resources, and credits will be available within a week at: ⁠⁠⁠https://moneywithkatie.com/ambition-penalty. — Money with Katie's mission is to be the intersection where the economic, cultural, and political meet the tactical, practical, personal finance education everyone needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of Rich Girl Roundup:

I previously joined Kate Kennedy on her show, Be There in Five, to discuss Rich Girl Nation, and we ended up talking about everything from beauty culture to women as breadwinners—enjoy. Get your copy of Rich Girl Nation, recently named one of Barnes & Noble's Best Business Books of 2025:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://moneywithkatie.com/rich-girl-nation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Transcripts, show notes, resources, and credits will be available within a week at: ⁠https://moneywithkatie.com/beauty-culture. — Money with Katie's mission is to be the intersection where the economic, cultural, and political meet the tactical, practical, personal finance education everyone needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Becky welcomes another return guest, Todd Sattersten—publisher at Bard Press and author of the new book, 100 Best Books for Work and Life, which launched today. Todd shares what makes Bard Press's “one book per year” publishing model unique and discusses his highly intentional, experiment-driven marketing strategy for launching his own book. From activating author networks to crafting a sales plan, this conversation is packed with insights for any author looking to publish with purpose.During the episode, you'll learn: About Todd, his initial connection with Becky, and the work of Bard Press. About Todd's new book, 100 Best Books for Work and Life, and what inspired him to write it. How this project is different from Todd's other book, The 100 Best Business Books of All Time, which was released in 2009. If there is any overlap between The 100 Best Business Books of All Time and 100 Best Books for Work and Life.How many books in 100 Best Books for Work and Life were published by Bard Press. How Todd began thinking about the marketing strategies for his own book and the assets he created for the authors who are featured in 100 Best Books for Work and Life. Whether or not encouraging conversations about the books that are not featured in 100 Best Books for Work and Life is part of Todd's marketing strategy this time around. How Todd prioritizes book marketing strategies for himself and the authors he works with.How Todd plans to evaluate the results of his various experiments for marketing his new book. How many copies of 100 Best Books for Work and Life were included in the initial print run. Why making a national bestseller list is not a significant part of Todd's marketing strategy. Two major factors and approaches that every author should consider when marketing their books. Don't forget to check out our show notes, which include action steps and resources.Sign up for the bi-weekly newsletter to connect with Becky Robinson and gain access to ongoing learning and conversation.

Derek Champagne talks with Dr. Scott Hutcheson, author of Biohacking Leadership. Scott Hutcheson, PhD is a biosocial scientist and senior lecturer at Purdue University, where his teaching, research, and professional practice centers on leadership, team, and organizational performance through the lens of the biology of behavior. His work in biosocial sciences explores how biological systems interact with social behavior to shape how we lead, collaborate, and adapt. Dr. Hutcheson brings this perspective to leaders and organizations navigating complex, fast-changing environments. A personal health diagnosis several years ago deepened his professional interest in the biology of behavior. After being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, Dr. Hutchesonturned to biohacking—using data, behavior change, and biological feedback loops—to manage the disease. That lived experience sparked a powerful insight: the sameprinciples that optimize the body can optimize leadership. This became the foundation of his current work: applying biohacking principles to how leaders signal presence, build trust, and create conditions for collective success.With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Hutcheson has worked with hundreds of organizations across industry, higher education, and the public and nonprofit sectors. His clients have included the White House, Fortune 400 companies, startups, and rural communities helping them address challenges related to competitiveness, innovation, sustainability, and public health. His impact is global, having worked with more than 4,000 leaders from 147 countries.He is the author of numerous academic articles and essays, and his 2019 release, Strategic Doing: Ten Skills for Agile Leadership (Wiley), became a #1 Amazon New Release in six categories and appeared on multiple Best Business Book lists. His next project is a three-book series with Wiley on the biodynamics of leadership, teams, and organizations. Dr. Hutcheson is also a columnist for Forbes where his articles are read by millions. He ranks in Forbes top 0.1% in readership. Dr. Hutcheson is a sought-after speaker, delivering keynotes and workshops around the world. His TED Talk on the “Science of Prospection” has been viewed more than 1.3 million times, and his Instagram account, @bookscotttospeak, has nearly 40,000 followers. He and his wife Lisa Hutcheson, a mental health policy leader and co-founder of Hutcheson Associates, live near Indianapolis in the historic Town of Ulen with their twodogs, Pippa and Cosette. They have two adult sons, Henry and Oliver.To learn more about BIOHACKING LEADERSHIP, please visit: https://biohackingleadership.com/Business Leadership Series Intro and Outro music provided by Just Off Turner: https://music.apple.com/za/album/the-long-walk-back/268386576

As a global speaker who has delivered over 2,000 presentations across 75+ countries, Fredrik has spent his career exploring creativity, innovation, and the power of ideas. Fredrik has inspired over a million people from the stage and his bestselling book - The Idea Book - has been recognized as one of the '100 Best Business Books of All Time'. Fredrik has been inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame on two continents. But most importantly: Fredrik is passionate about sharing his insights on what he has learnt during this 25 year journey around the world so that others can discover their full creative potential.

What are the business books you should be reading right now? What are the leading CEOs and founders reading? Josh Dornbrack, Graham Ruddick and Sarah Vizard get together to discuss what the business world is reading and what they would recommend to you. Plus, they do a blind-ranking of some all-time classics... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The tariff saga continues – we got the The TACO trade and the courts now. The Big Beautiful Bill – in jeopardy. May was a jolly good month – equities ripped higher. Guest: Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz Wealth Management, Host - Masters In Business and Author.  NEW! DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE'S AI GENERATED SHOW NOTES (Guest Segment) Barry L. Ritholtz is the co-founder, chairman, and chief investment officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC. Launched in 2013, RWM is one of the country's fastest-growing financial planning and asset management firms. Named ETF Investor of the Year and one of the Financial Times' top 300 firms, RWM manages over $5 billion for 3,900 families. Called the “blogfather” for creating The Big Picture, one of the first market weblogs, the site covers everything related to investing. Since its launch in in the very early 2000's, its mix of behavioral finance and data analysis has attracted nearly 300 million visitors. Barry is also the creator and host of Masters in Business, the longest-running and most popular podcast on Bloomberg Radio. His book, Bailout Nation, was named one of the Best Business Books of the Year, selected as the Investment Book of the Year, and awarded a First Amendment Award for Outstanding Journalism. How Not To Invest - The ideas, numbers, and behaviors that destroy wealth - and how to avoid them   Check this out and find out more at: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Looking to invest in The Disciplined Investor Managed Growth Strategy? Click HERE for the virtual tour. Stocks Mentioned in the Episode: (SPY), (AMZN), (CHWY) Follow @andrewhorowitz

' I think reading a book is sometimes like... you've slowed things down. You're in this present moment, working on this very particular thing. And I think we want more of that in our lives.' What makes a business book worth reading - or publishing? If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume (and, let's be honest, variable quality) of business books on the market, you'll appreciate Todd Sattersten's refreshingly thoughtful approach. As the author of The 100 Best Business Books of All-Time and the upcoming 100 Best Books for Work and Life, he's done a lot of leg work on your behalf as a reader.  And as publisher and owner of Bard Press, he's doing his bit for quality over quantity with a startlingly original business model: Bard publishes just one book each year. Risky? Revolutionary? Realistic? All of those things. We also talk about the increasingly blurred lines between business and self-development books, the importance of identifying real-world problems and the route to 100,000 copies. Extraordinary Business Book Club gold. 

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Barry Ritholtz. From his early days navigating chaos on a trading desk to building a $5 billion advisory firm, Barry shares why investing is simple, but not easy—and how mastering your emotions may matter more than mastering the market. These are the lessons Barry covers in his most recent book How Not To Invest: The ideas, numbers, and behaviors that destroy wealth - and how to avoid them. Barry is the co-founder, chairman, and chief investment officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC. Launched in 2013, RWM is one of the country's fastest-growing financial planning and asset management firms. Named ETF Investor of the Year and one of the Financial Times' top 300 firms, RWM manages over $5 billion for 3,900 families. Called the “blogfather” for creating The Big Picture, one of the first market weblogs, the site covers everything related to investing. Since its launch in 2003, its mix of behavioral finance and data analysis has attracted 275 million visitors. Barry is also the creator and host of Masters in Business, the longest-running and most popular podcast on Bloomberg Radio. His book, Bailout Nation, was named one of the Best Business Books of the Year, selected as the Investment Book of the Year, and awarded a First Amendment Award for Outstanding Journalism. He lives on the north shore of Long Island with his wife, Wendy, and their spoiled dogs, Teddy and Kody.

Fran Hauser is passionate about leveling the playing field for women and creating content and products that help us live our best lives. She does this through her investing, writing, and speaking. Fran has invested in over 30 female-founded companies across consumer tech, CPG, media & publishing, and wellness. She is the best-selling author of The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate, which has been translated into six languages and was named “Best Business Book of the Year, 2018” by Audible. Fran's second book, Embrace the Work, Love Your Career, is quickly becoming the go-to for women seeking more joy and fulfillment in their careers. Named one of the “6 Most Powerful Women in NYC's Tech Scene” by Refinery29, Fran regularly speaks at conferences and organizations to help women build careers they love while staying true to themselves. Much of her current work is informed by 15 years spent in media, where she rose through the ranks at Time Inc. to President of Digital. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: FranHauser.com INSTAGRAM: @fran_hauser FACEBOOK: /franhauserofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've never done an episode talking about books that I really like and that have really influenced me and my career as an entrepreneur. Our own experiences are probably where we learn most, but for me my second source of greatest education and influence has come from reading books! I'd love to share with you some of the best ones I've read. Let's get into it!

What if just five books could transform your business and your life in 2025? Curious about which books could shake up your business game this year? You're in for a treat, a real one.In today's lesson, Omar serves up "The 5 Best Business Books To Read in 2025," spotlighting must-reads like "4,000 Weeks" by Oliver Burkeman and The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. These books aren't just for show—they're packed with game-changing insights and lessons Omar personally swears by.Ready to transform your business and mindset with these reads? Hit play at the top of the page and kickstart your 2025 with some serious knowledge.Win All Five Business Books!Quick heads-up! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and comment on the video with the book you're excited to read first, and you could win all five books delivered to your door."Four Thousand Weeks" by Oliver Burkeman"The Psychology of Money" by Morgan Housel"Shoe Dog" by Phil Knight"How to Get Rich" by Felix Dennis"The Obstacle is the Way" by Ryan HolidayDon't miss out: subscribe, comment your book pick on the YouTube video, and you might just win all five!Discover all our must-read book reviews at https://100mba.net/bookreviews.Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://lm.fm/GgRPPHiSUBSCRIBEYouTube | Apple Podcast | Spotify | Podcast Feed

What if just five books could transform your business and your life in 2025? Curious about which books could shake up your business game this year? You're in for a treat, a real one. In today’s lesson, Omar serves up “The 5 Best Business Books To Read in 2025,” spotlighting must-reads like “4,000 Weeks” by […] The post MBA2590 The 5 Best Business Books To Read in 2025 appeared first on The $100 MBA.

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 528, an interview with the author of Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing your Best When it Matters Most, JP Pawliw-Fry.    In this episode, JP walks us through the concept of pressure management—how to reduce pressure in our personal and professional lives to better excel in whatever we do. He also discusses the importance of self-awareness, especially under pressure, and the concept of 'aggressive learning,' where high performers extract more information from experiences. JP shares how meditation can change one's relationship with stress and improve focus.   JP Pawliw-Fry is a world-renowned keynote speaker, and the author of the New York Times bestseller Performing Under Pressure which was named INC. Magazine's Best Business Book of the Year. He teaches a leadership course at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Over the last 25 years, JP worked with leaders and high-pressure performers around the world — from Navy Seals and Olympic athletes to executives at global organizations like Intel, Coca Cola, and NASA.   Get JP's book here: https://www.jppawliw-fry.com/the-book Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When it Matters Most   Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach   McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo  

This week we are re-releasing a classic episode from the Go Help Yourself archives! In this episode, originally released in 2019, Misty and Lisa review the New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones by James Clear.Atomic Habits was an instant New York Times bestseller and one of Fast Company's 7 Best Business Books of 2018 and Business Insider's Best Self-Help Books of 2018.From JamesClear.com: James Clear is an American author, entrepreneur, and photographer. He writes about habits and human potential. The central question he's trying to answer through his work is, “How can we live better?” His specific focus is on self-improvement tips based on proven scientific research.Misty and Lisa cover the following chapters in this Atomic Habits book review:The Fundamentals: Why Tiny Changes Make A Big DifferenceThe 1st Law: Make It ObviousThe 2nd Law: Make It AttractiveThe 3rd Law: Make It EasyThe 4th Law: Make It SatisfyingIf you like what you're hearing, you can buy the book here.If you want to learn more, you can at the author's website.And don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review Go Help Yourself!  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A businessman and book author recently told me: In my search for leadership knowledge, I kept coming back to the Bible and realized that Proverbs is a practical business book. I don't need much more. The Bible IS a source of wise counsel for us in all aspects of our life and that includes our work. .... Many Kingdom workplace leaders hold to the belief that the Bible is THE BEST BUSINESS BOOK ever written.  Psalms provides wisdom during challenges, to give words to our lamenting and petitions to the Lord.  The leaders in the bible, such as Moses, Deborah, Abraham and Queen Esther, provide real examples of what it looks like to BE a Godly leader. When's the last time YOU went to THE WORD for business wisdom? 

The great Dave Rothacker makes his 10th appearance on our podcast to tell us about his picks for the top business books for 2024. Dave reads more business books in a year than anyone I know. He has tremendous insight into our industry and so his recommendations are perfect for all of us. Plus, Dave provides a useful technique for getting creative ideas and resolving issues.

“ Storytelling is, of course, the best way to influence someone. People don't care about your facts. They don't want any more of your damn information. They've got too much to deal with right now. But what they need and what they crave in you is faith.”In this episode, I talk to Annette Simmons, an expert on the power of storytelling, public speaker, trainer, and author. You'll hear Annette talking about the different types of stories you need to know how to tell to get a group to work together, what you can expect when you use stories, and how to overcome the fear of being vulnerable.In this episode:Annette's journey to storytellingWhat makes stories so powerfulThe six kinds of storiesStories and paradoxesThe important skill of story-findingProvisional language over firm languageBad news: the real effectiveness of storiesFabulous storytellers, including Taylor SwiftFostering collaborative instead of competitive narrativesUsing story as a staff processOvercoming the fear of being vulnerableAnd more!Leadership Presence | Mastering the Inner Work of Leadership is your guide to leading with Less Ego and More Soul. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach, advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 200 companies. In this podcast, she digs into the real deep work and empowers leaders to show up with authenticity, build emotional intelligence, and lead in a way that leaves a lasting impact.Resource Links:Annette Simmons is a storytelling expert, public speaker, trainer, and author of books such as Territorial Games, A Safe Place for Dangerous Truths, The Story Factor – one of “The 100 Best Business Books of All Time” – and Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins.Visit Annette's website at annettesimmons.com. Learn more about Annette's most impactful book The Story Factor.Connect with today's guest on LinkedIn: Annette SimmonsConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Leadership Presence. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli's book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

In early December, the Financial Times and Schroders selected the 2024 winner of the Best Business Book of the Year. That book is called Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT and the race that will change the world, and it's written by tech journalist Parmy Olson. In this special episode of Behind the Money, the FT's senior business writer Andrew Hill interviews Parmy Olson about her book and the importance of oversight as artificial intelligence becomes more intertwined with our work and society. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For further reading:Winner Parmy Olson on AI: ‘It's not uncontrollable'FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year 2024 — the shortlistBusiness Book of the Year Award 2024: winners pick their favourites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elyssa Smith is back on the podcast! We have an honest discussion about the books that have profoundly shaped our lives and businesses over the past year. These game-changing reads helped us shift our mindset about money, unlock new levels of profitability, and inspired us to create a powerhouse "millionaire squad" of support and collaboration. If you're looking for practical insights, transformational ideas, or your next must-read book, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom and inspiration for your entrepreneurial journey. EPISODE LINKS:

Marshall Goldsmith has been one of the world's leading executive coaches for years. He has helped CEOs all over the world become better leaders and his books on leadership have sold millions of copies. The problem is that Marshall's time is limited and he is very expensive. To solve this problem, Marshall has been trying to give away everything he has learned about leadership and coaching for free. He sees it as his legacy and the way he can most benefit humanity. Enter MarshallGoldsmith.ai - a bot that brings the compendium of Marshall's knowledge and much, much more to leaders at no cost.In this interview, Marshall discusses his efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into his coaching philosophy and the competencies necessary to be an effective leader in an AI world. Marshall shares his thoughts on how AI will transform humanity and he talks about the mistakes we are making today, with an emphasis on the propensity of people to judge other people, that the people living 50 years from now will look back at in disbelief. Dr. Marshall Goldsmith has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Business Thinkers and the top-rated executive coach in the world. Published in 2015, his book Triggers is a Wall Street Journal and New York Times #1 Bestseller. He's also the author of New York Times best seller and #1 Wall Street Journal Business Book What Got You Here Won't Get You There, winner of the Harold Longman Award as Best Business Book of the Year. With nearly 40 years of hands-on experience, Marshall Goldsmith is the leading expert on leadership and coaching for behavioral change. His latest book, The Earned Life: Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment, was co-written with Mark Reiter and was released in 2022.

Get my Monthly Newsletter here In this episode, Erica shares her top three business book recommendations from 2024 and three bonus reads unrelated to business that left an impact on her.   00:00 Introduction to Consultants and Money Podcast 00:48 Personal Journey with Reading 02:16 Top Business Books of 2024 05:15 Bonus: Non-Business Books That Made an Impact 07:58 Closing Remarks and Holiday Wishes   ____________________ Your 2025 "To Be Read" List: The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins | https://a.co/d/4bkAkQl Slow Productivity by Cal Newport | https://a.co/d/5a8Ts68 Never Enough by Andrew Wilkinson | https://a.co/d/gYnSyyi Breath by James Nestor | https://a.co/d/ckssTtK Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard | https://a.co/d/80kCZ5p The Giver by Lois Lowry | https://a.co/d/5q67wyd ____________________ Connect with Erica | LinkedIn | Website | Newsletter

  The Financial Times just named Columbia University professor Michael Morriss' new book, Tribal: How The Cultural Instincts That Divide Us Can Help Bring Us Together, one of the “Best Business Books of the Year” (2024). When we hear the word “tribalism,” it often carries a negative connotation. It gets blamed for everything from political polarization […] The post Michael Morriss: How To Harness Our Tribal Instincts To Cultivate Team Belonging appeared first on Mark C. Crowley.

Ready to transform your life in 30 days? Join the Unbeatable Challenge now at unbeatablemind.com/30 and unlock your peak performance with Navy SEAL-proven techniques. Limited-time discount available – don't miss out!   What if the world's top executive coach could fit in your pocket? With over 40 books authored and countless C-suite transformations under his belt, Marshall Goldsmith is now taking on his biggest challenge yet: an AI-powered platform that's democratizing access to his decades of wisdom. In a world obsessed with achievement, Goldsmith's most radical idea might just be that success won't make you happy. Marshall Goldsmith, a man who's coached the coaches, now wants to coach an entire generation through the power of artificial intelligence.     Dr. Marshall Goldsmith has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Business Thinkers in the World and the top-rated executive coach at the Thinkers50 ceremony in London since 2011. Published in 2015, his book Triggers is a Wall Street Journal and New York Times #1 Bestseller! He's also the author of the New York Times bestseller and #1 Wall Street Journal Business Book What Got You Here Won't Get You There, winner of the Harold Longman Award as Best Business Book of the Year.   Achievement Doesn't Guarantee Happiness: Happiness and achievement are independent variables. Marshall states, "Achieve to achieve. But don't ever think achievement is going to make you happy." Michael Phelps and Albert Barlow (CEO of Pfizer) illustrate that even extraordinary achievements don't necessarily lead to lasting happiness or satisfaction. Avoiding self-stereotyping: Many of our perceived limitations are self-imposed and can be overcome. Leaders should be cautious about how they stereotype themselves, it can significantly limit their potential. Leadership is always changing: Modern leadership is evolving from a top-down approach to a more facilitative role. Peter Drucker states that, "The leader of the past knew how to tell, the leader of future knows how to ask." Today leaders need to be more collaborative, ask questions, and involve team members in decision-making. Stakeholder-centered coaching: Marshall's coaching methodology, which he calls "stakeholder-centered coaching," focuses on helping leaders learn from everyone around them. He emphasizes the importance of getting feedback from stakeholders, listening to it, and making measurable changes based on that input. This differs from more introspective coaching methods and focuses on practical, observable behavioral changes.   Zbiotics: Go to zbiotics.com/DIVINE to get 15% off your first order when you use DIVINE at checkout. ZBiotics is backed with 100% money-back guarantee so if you're unsatisfied for any reason, they'll refund your money, no questions asked.   NeuroHacker: To feel in your prime WAY longer than you ever thought possible, try Qualia Senolytic up to 50% off right now at neurohacker.com/DIVINE15, and code DIVINE15 at checkout will score you an additional 15% off.    Momentous: Designed by the world's best experts, used by the world's best teams and athletes, and made for all of us.   https://www.livemomentous.com, and use code DIVINE for 20% off your first order.   Life360 Keep your family safe with Life360. Download the app today and use the code DIVINE to get one month of the Gold package for free. Greenlight Empower your kids with financial wisdom and security. Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free! Visit greenlight.com/DIVINE to start your family's financial journey.   SealFit ElectroGreens Fuel your body and conquer your limits with SealFit ElectroGreens - a USDA organic superfood packed with over 25 organic fruits, vegetables, and electrolytes. Head to Amazon, search for "SealFit ElectroGreens," and use code SEALGREENS25 at checkout for 25% off your order.   Unbeatable Mind  Get my book Unbeatable Mind and start forging the mental toughness and clarity you need to crush your goals. Whether you're aiming to lead, perform under pressure, or deepen your warrior spirit, this is the guide to get you there.    Order here: https://www.amazon.com/Unbeatable-Mind-Resiliency-Toughness-Succeed/dp/1495393437   Marshall Goldsmith LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter/X  

During COVID, Marshall Goldsmith spent several hours every weekend listening to successful people speak about their lives. From these sessions, he learned that even the highest achievers need help finding fulfillment. So, he wrote The Earned Life to address this need, drawing inspiration from Buddhism and his experience as an executive coach. In this episode, Marshall shares practical advice and exercises to help overachievers find personal fulfillment and live without regret. Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the leading expert on leadership and coaching for behavioral change. He is also the author of several bestsellers, including Triggers and The Earned Life. In this episode, Hala and Marshall will discuss: - Marshall's childhood and early years  - Marshall's interpretation of Buddhism - How he uses his Buddhist philosophies in coaching  - The benefits and drawbacks of delayed gratification  - Impermanence and the ‘every breath' paradigm  - Letting go of past successes - The definition of an earned life  - How regret and fulfillment are polar opposites  - Avoiding the big regrets - Why people don't live their own lives  - The three demands of living an earned life - And other topics…  Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is recognized as the leading expert on leadership and coaching for behavioral change. He has been named one of the top ten business thinkers in the world and the top-rated executive coach at the Thinkers50 ceremony in London since 2011. Marshall is the author of several Wall Street Journal and New York Times #1 bestsellers, including Triggers and What Got You Here Won't Get You There, which is also the winner of the Harold Longman Award as Best Business Book of the Year. His newest book, The Earned Life: Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment, was released in May 2022.  Connect with Marshall: Marshall's Website: https://marshallgoldsmith.com/ Marshall's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallgoldsmith/ Marshall's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachgoldsmith/ Marshall's Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachgoldsmith Marshall's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Marshall.Goldsmith.Library Marshall's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtvlM6xRUC_ErV_q1FgUgiA Resources Mentioned:  Marshall's Book, The Earned Life: Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment: https://www.amazon.com/Earned-Life-Regret-Choose-Fulfillment/dp/0593237277   YAP Episode 42, Become a Better Leader with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith: https://youngandprofiting.com/42-become-a-better-leader-with-dr-marshall-goldsmith/  Marshall's New Yorker Profile, “The Better Boss”: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2002/04/22/the-better-boss  LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast' for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.    Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting Industrious - Visit industriousoffice.com and use code PROFITING to get a free week of coworking when you take a tour!   LinkedIn Marketing Solutions - Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at linkedin.com/YAP Kajabi - Get a free 30-day trial to start your business at Kajabi.com/PROFITING Rakuten - Start all your shopping at rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app to start saving today!   More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/

After selling his first company for a staggering $15 million, James Altucher lost everything within two years. But instead of letting that setback define him, he forged his own unconventional path to success, embracing failure and constant experimentation. Not only has he built a career as a successful serial entrepreneur and thought leader, but he's also a chess master and stand-up comedian. In today's episode, James will share his transformation story, techniques for attaining mastery quicker, and how you can forge your own path to success.    James Altucher is a multifaceted entrepreneur, renowned LinkedIn influencer, prolific writer, and venture capitalist. He is involved in over 30 companies across diverse fields including tech, energy, healthcare, and biotech. James's writing career boasts over 20 books, including Skip the Line and the Wall Street Journal bestseller Choose Yourself.    In this episode, Hala and James will discuss: - Skipping the line to mastery - The concept of choosing your own life - Balancing passion & profitability - The idea that you don't have to be the best - When it's okay to sacrifice money - The 10,000-experiments rule versus the 10,000-hour rule - Experimenting to leapfrog over normal learners  - How to become the top 1% in any field - The importance of executing cheaply and quickly - And other topics…   James Altucher is a multifaceted entrepreneur, renowned LinkedIn influencer, prolific writer, and venture capitalist involved in over 30 companies across diverse fields including tech, energy, healthcare, and biotech. No stranger to failing, he's launched 20 businesses, 17 of which failed. James's writing career boasts over 20 books, including Skip the Line and the Wall Street Journal bestseller Choose Yourself, ranked second among the 12 Best Business Books of All Time by USA Today. His writing has been featured in The Financial Times, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post.   Resources Mentioned: James's Website: https://jamesaltucher.com/  James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesaltucher/  James's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaltucher  James's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altucher/  James's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JAltucher.Blog/  James's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-james-altucher-show/id794030859  James's Book, Skip the Line: https://www.amazon.com/Skip-Line-Experiments-Surprising-Reaching-ebook/dp/B08BLLF3RD/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Book by K. Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool, Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise: https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Secrets-New-Science-Expertise/dp/1531864880 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast' for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.     Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Rakuten - Start all your shopping at rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app to start saving today. Porkbun - Get your .bio domain and link in bio bundle for just $5 from Porkbun at porkbun.com/Profiting Justworks - Start your free month now at justworks.com/profiting Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting Economist Education - Go to education.economist.com/PROFITING and enter my promo code PROFITING at registration to get 15% off any course from Economist Education. This offer ends on March 31st – don't wait! Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host   More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review -  ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/