Podcasts about business books

I bought my kids some of the greatest Superman omnibuses because I found out they didn't even know who Lois Lane was. But reading through these again reminded me why these stories hit different. Two recommendations here: Absolute All-Star Superman, which asks "what if Superman knows he's about to die and has 12 things left to do?" It's moving in ways I didn't expect from a comic. And Superman: Red Son, which asks "what if the rocket landed in the USSR instead of Kansas?" As someone raised in the '80s where every bad guy was a communist, Superman as the champion of the Soviet Union felt almost violating. But the ending caught me completely off guard.If you want be more creative and think outside your box, fiction might be your missing superpower.---Superman: Red Son:        https://amzn.to/3TJCeJjAll Star Superman:        https://amzn.to/3lvUkSb---Sign up to have Scott email you a weekly idea, story or cool tool. This is original content, not a repost of the podcast. You can find the sign-up section at the bottom of www.ScottWozniak.com  Learn how Scott and his team of consultants can help you build a legendary brand at www.SwozConsulting.com  You can connect with Scott on social media:  linkedin.com/in/scottwozniak/https://www.facebook.com/scottewozniak ------  Bonus: check out his other podcast (Make Your Brand Legendary): https://plnk.to/make-your-brand-legendaryIf you like this podcast you will probably like that one, too. Who knows, you might even like it better! :)Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Mothoe Khoaripe speaks to Bronwyn Williams, trend translator and future finance specialist at Flux Trends, about The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI by Cory Doctorow, exploring the book’s arguments about AI hype, its impact on workers, and how people can ensure technology serves human interests rather than the other way around. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance brings to you compliance related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen in to the Daily Compliance News. All, from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership or general interest for the compliance professional. ·      DOJ probes over interlocking Boards.   (Bloomberg) ·      The Lakers and a federal probe.  (Athletic) ·      FT Business books of the year-the long list is out.   (FT) ·      L3Harris CEO ousted for COI. (WSJ) To learn about the intersection of Sherlock Holmes and the modern compliance professional, check out my latest book, The Game is Afoot-What Sherlock Holmes Teaches About Risk, Ethics and Investigations on Amazon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Grootes speaks to Adrian Gore, founder and CEO of Discovery and Vitality, about his new book The Four Principles, which explores the science-backed framework behind extraordinary impact, leadership, and success, drawing on the principles that helped him build a global business serving over 50 million customers across 37 countries. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 to 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Bronwyn Williams, trend translator and future finance specialist at Flux Trends, about Making a Life: Young Men on Johannesburg’s Urban Margins, Hannah J. Dawson’s exploration of how young men navigate opportunity, identity and survival on the edges of South Africa’s largest city. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's a Spotify description for this episode:#268 - What if leadership didn't need a leader? - Danny WarehamWhat if the best leaders are the ones who know how to get out of the way? In this episode, Martin sits down with psychologist, coach, and author Danny Wareham to unpack his book Constellation and the radical idea behind it: that culture — not a single person — can carry the weight of leadership.Danny shares the research behind the book, born out of studying agile project teams and scrum masters, and reveals surprising findings about how trust, experience, and organizational size shape whether a team can truly self-organize. The conversation takes a fascinating detour into the military, exploring why service personnel can trust a total stranger within a single day — and why civilian workplaces take years to build the same thing.They also dig into why intentional culture matters more than ever, from climate change to the erosion of institutional checks and balances, and why charismatic, single-leader models often struggle to solve modern, cross-border problems.Plus: the surreal experience of seeing your own book on a shelf next to Simon Sinek, why traditional publishing wasn't the right fit for Danny, and how Constellation has landed him as a finalist for Business Book of the Year.A must-listen for anyone rethinking what leadership really looks like in 2026 and beyond..

Can reading the right books change your career or business? In this episode of The Classy Career Girl Podcast, Anna Runyan sits down with Jen Kornoely, founder of the She Reads, She Leads Book Club, to discuss why business, finance, and mindset books are some of the best investments you can make in yourself. After leaving her corporate career to build a successful real estate photography business, Jen discovered that the knowledge and confidence she gained through reading helped her grow faster than she ever imagined. Today, she's helping other women do the same through the power of books and community. In this episode, you'll learn: Why every woman should read business, finance, and mindset books How reading can increase your confidence and career opportunities Practical ways to make time for reading as a busy mom Why audiobooks are a powerful tool for learning on the go Books vs. masterminds—which one gives you the biggest return? Jen's favorite business and personal development books How joining a learning community can accelerate your growth Plus, Jen shares the books that have had the biggest impact on her life—from The ONE Thing to timeless classics like Anne of Green Gables and Jane Eyre. If you're ready to grow your career, build your business, and become a lifelong learner, this episode is for you.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Ian Mann, MD of Gateways Business Consultant reviewing the book, Open to Work: How to Get Ahead in the Age of Ai,by Ryan Roslansky, which explores how AI is reshaping the workplace and why adaptability, creativity and lifelong learning will be essential for career success in the years ahead. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following article of the Entrepreneurs industry is: “Investing Together: The Psychology of Collective Investment” by Benjamin Curley Gutiérrez, Founder, Business Book Fair. (AA1524)

Hey there Voices of the Bench community, this is Trish Jones with Ivoclar. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new IPS Emax Zirconia offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help save you valuable production time while maintaining consistent results. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out to your local Ivoclar rep today and discover how IPS Emax Zirconia can help streamline your workflow. As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why Knight Dental recently launched SimplyARCH Studio, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing hyperDENT. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set hyperDENT apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, hyperDENT helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one.Matt Everatt joins Elvis and Barb for a fascinating conversation that takes a deep dive into his journey through the dental laboratory industry and the story behind his book, The Invisible Profession. From discovering dental technology at 16 and specializing in maxillofacial prosthetics and orthodontics to working in hospitals, developing early sleep-apnea appliances, and nearly leaving the profession altogether, Matt's career has taken some seriously interesting turns. Eventually, he helped co-found S4S, building a successful business around sleep-apnea appliances, occlusal splints, orthodontics, and more before eventually stepping away from ownership. Matt Everatt joins Elvis and Barb for a fascinating conversation that takes a deep dive into his journey through the dental laboratory industry and the story behind his book, The Invisible Profession. From discovering dental technology at 16 and specializing in maxillofacial prosthetics and orthodontics to working in hospitals, developing early sleep-apnea appliances, and nearly leaving the profession altogether, Matt's career has taken some seriously interesting turns. Eventually, he helped co-found S4S, building a successful business around sleep-apnea appliances, occlusal splints, orthodontics, and more before eventually stepping away from ownership. But this conversation goes far beyond Matt's career. His book, The Invisible Profession, explores how the dental laboratory industry arrived at a place where technicians and laboratories are often undervalued, pushed into price competition, and expected to simply keep their heads down and produce. Matt shares his thoughts on the "million little things" that shaped the industry, the danger of becoming a "busy fool," and why laboratories need to stop competing solely on price and start becoming known for the value, expertise, and partnership they bring to the dental team. Elvis, Barb, and Matt also talk about the changing landscape of digital dentistry, AI, 3D printing, speed, service, and why the labs that embrace change and remain agile will be the ones positioned for the future. It's an honest, thought-provoking, and ultimately optimistic conversation about where the dental laboratory profession has been, where it is today, and where it can go next.Special Guest: Matt Everatt.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Nkululeko Khumalo, author of Drift Happens, about why strategies so often lose momentum, how organisations unintentionally design for drift, and the FOCUS5™ framework that helps turn execution into a sustainable competitive advantage. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the blueprint for supercharging your business or career. It is real simple to set up, and you can start using it today. The five copy and paste meta prompts mentioned in this episode are in the companion Substack post below: https://tinyurl.com/ep12-Book-Frameworks

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Tracie Cantu to discuss her book Running L&D Like a Business. Tracie shares the L&D leadership experience that shaped her perspective and what compelled her to write the book. They explore what it truly means to run L&D like a business and why this mindset is so often missing, before diving into the Learning Operations Business Model and its four core components, and the three buckets of the Learning Operations Blueprint. Tracie unpacks the important distinction between the "customer" and the "consumer" of learning, explains what good governance looks like without it becoming bureaucracy, and makes the case for prioritising people and process before technology. Tracie also shares her advocacy for a go-to-market strategy for internal learning initiatives and closes with practical advice for listeners on where and how to begin applying these frameworks in their own organisations. Take your L&D to the next level Take advantage of thousands of hours of analysis. Hundreds of conversations with industry innovators and 25+ years of hands-on global L&D leadership. It's all distilled into one framework to help you level up L&D. Access the L&D Maturity Model here - https://360learning.com/maturity-model KEY TAKEAWAYS L&D's challenge isn't talent or effort, it´s a weak operating model - regardless of the industry.  Treating L&D as a business function is what fixes this problem. Every initiative must tie clearly to helping the organisation make money, save money or reduce risk, while still delivering a fit‑for‑purpose learner experience.   High‑impact programmes are launched, not just built apply go‑to‑market thinking, marketing assets and find champions to demonstrate the benefits so that your great work doesn't become shelfware.   BEST MOMENTS "Our job is to help them make money, save money, and reduce risk - if we´re not, then it´s not aligned to the business goals."   "Build it and they will come. That is bulls**t. They will not come....because we are not marketing it."   "We should be anchoring every training we have to that high customer value." Tracie Cantu Bio Tracie Cantu, MHRM, CPTD is a recognised expert in learning operations and technology with more than two decades of experience leading and transforming enterprise L&D functions. Her career spans aviation, government, retail, and tech, including senior roles such as Director of Learning Technology at Whole Foods Market (Amazon), Head of Learning Ecosystems at Meta, and L&D leadership at Atlassian. Today she serves as CEO and Chief Learning Strategist at Your CLO, where she partners with CHROs, COOs, and senior L&D leaders to modernise learning operations, optimise technology ecosystems, and implement scalable processes that drive measurable business impact. A sought-after international speaker, Tracie regularly presents at major industry events including ATD and Learning Technologies UK. She is the author of Running L&D Like a Business https://www.linkedin.com/in/traciemcantu/ https://www.yourclo.net/ Running L&D Like a Business Book - https://www.yourclo.net/running-l-d-like-a-business VALUABLE RESOURCES L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home ABOUT THE HOST David James  David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa.  As well as being the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D.  CONTACT METHOD  Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin L&D Collective: https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective Blog: https://360learning.com/blog L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Stephen Grootes speaks to Professor Bonang Francis Mohale about his deeply personal new memoir, Coming in From the Cold, which traces his remarkable journey from Daveyton to the global business stage, and the experiences, values and people that shaped his life, leadership and legacy. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most entrepreneurs think writing a book is about becoming a bestselling author.They're wrong.In this episode of the Command Your Brand Show, Jeremy Ryan Slate sits down with New York Times bestselling author Anna David, founder of Legacy Launch Pad Publishing, to discuss why most business books fail—and how the right book can become your most powerful authority-building asset.You'll learn:✅ Should you even write a book?✅ Traditional publishing vs. self-publishing vs. hybrid publishing✅ Why bestselling status isn't the real goal✅ The biggest mistakes first-time authors make✅ How books generate clients instead of just book sales✅ Why every CEO needs an authority strategy✅ Using books and podcasting together to grow your businessWhether you're a CEO, founder, consultant, coach, or entrepreneur, this conversation will change how you think about writing a book.Connect with Anna:https://annadavid.com/

The following article of the Talent industry is: 'El Tri's Bookshelf: Leadership Lessons From a Historic World Cup' by Benjamin Curley Gutiérrez, Founder, Business Book Fair. 

Authority building has become one of the most valuable competitive advantages available to business owners, consultants, speakers, franchise leaders, and subject matter experts. In an era where artificial intelligence can generate endless content and consumers are overwhelmed with information, credibility remains a powerful differentiator. One of the most effective ways to establish that credibility is through a business book. While many professionals still view publishing as a vanity project, the most successful authors approach books differently. They see a book as intellectual property, a business asset, and a tool that can create opportunities long after publication. Rather than focusing solely on book sales, they focus on how a book supports larger business objectives such as attracting clients, securing speaking engagements, building trust, and expanding influence. The distinction is important. A business card provides contact information. A well-written book demonstrates expertise. When a prospect, client, event organizer, investor, or strategic partner receives a book, they immediately gain insight into the author's thinking, experience, and perspective. Even before reading every page, the existence of the book often creates a perception of authority that can open doors to conversations and opportunities that might not otherwise occur. This is one reason authority building through business books continues to thrive despite dramatic changes in technology and media. Digital platforms have made it easier than ever to publish content. Social media allows anyone to share opinions. Podcasts provide a platform for countless voices. AI tools can generate articles, summaries, and marketing materials in seconds. Yet books continue to carry unique weight. Writing a book requires commitment, structure, expertise, and a willingness to organize knowledge into a format that delivers value to readers. The process itself signals a level of dedication that shorter forms of content often cannot match. For many business leaders, a book becomes the foundation for an entire authority-building strategy. The ideas within the book can be repurposed into keynote presentations, workshops, articles, podcast appearances, training programs, consulting frameworks, videos, and educational resources. Rather than creating content from scratch every week, professionals can build from a central body of intellectual property that reinforces a consistent message across multiple channels. This approach creates leverage. Instead of constantly chasing attention, authors position themselves as experts whose ideas can be shared repeatedly through multiple formats. The book becomes a centerpiece that supports broader business development efforts. Another common misconception is that publishing success is measured solely by the number of books sold. While sales matter, many authors generate far greater value from the opportunities created by the book than from royalty income. Speaking engagements, consulting contracts, coaching relationships, strategic partnerships, and media exposure often provide a significantly larger return on investment than book sales alone. This shift in perspective changes how a book is developed. Rather than asking, "How many copies can I sell?" successful authors often ask, "What business outcome do I want this book to support?" The answer may vary depending on the author's goals. A consultant may use a book to attract ideal clients. A speaker may use a book to establish credibility with meeting planners. An entrepreneur may use a book to increase visibility within a specific industry. A founder may use a book to strengthen personal brand recognition and position the company as an industry leader. Regardless of the objective, clarity about the intended audience remains critical. The strongest business books are not written for everyone. They are written for a specific reader facing a specific challenge. Authors who clearly understand their audience can create content that resonates, provides practical value, and builds trust more effectively than those who attempt to appeal to a broad market. This audience-first approach also influences how a book is marketed. Many professionals spend months writing a manuscript only to realize later that they have not clearly defined who the book serves or what outcome it delivers. By identifying the target audience and desired result early in the process, authors can create stronger positioning, more compelling messaging, and a more effective authority-building strategy. The rise of self-publishing has further expanded opportunities for experts to share their knowledge. In the past, authors often depended on traditional publishing houses to determine which ideas reached the marketplace. Today, professionals have more options than ever before. High-quality self-publishing allows experts to maintain control of their intellectual property while bringing valuable ideas directly to readers. However, increased accessibility has also created new challenges. As barriers to publication have decreased, the number of books entering the marketplace has increased dramatically. This makes quality more important than ever. Readers have countless options competing for their attention. Poorly written, poorly edited, or poorly positioned books can damage credibility rather than enhance it. Successful authority building requires thoughtful planning, professional execution, and a commitment to delivering meaningful value. This challenge has become even more pronounced with the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence. AI tools can assist authors with brainstorming, research, outlining, editing, and content development. Used appropriately, these technologies can improve efficiency and help professionals organize their ideas more effectively. But authority building still depends on authenticity. Readers connect with personal experiences, unique perspectives, original insights, and real-world expertise. A book that relies entirely on AI-generated content may communicate information, but it often lacks the human perspective that creates trust and connection. The most successful authors understand that technology should support expertise, not replace it. AI can help accelerate the process. It cannot replace the experiences, lessons, stories, and insights that make an author's perspective valuable. This human element is what transforms a book from a collection of information into a powerful authority-building tool. Another often-overlooked aspect of authority building is what happens after publication. Many authors focus intensely on writing the book and relatively little on leveraging it. Yet publication is often the beginning rather than the end of the journey. Strategic promotion, podcast appearances, speaking opportunities, media outreach, email marketing, and content repurposing all help maximize the impact of a book. Authors who actively share their ideas and engage with audiences typically generate significantly greater results than those who simply publish and wait for readers to discover them. In many ways, a book serves as a platform rather than a destination. It provides a vehicle for sharing expertise, demonstrating credibility, and creating opportunities that extend well beyond the pages themselves. Authority building has always been important in business. What has changed is the number of channels available for communicating expertise and the speed at which information travels. Despite those changes, one principle remains consistent. People want to learn from individuals they trust. A well-crafted business book remains one of the most effective ways to establish that trust, communicate expertise, and create lasting influence. For professionals looking to expand their visibility, strengthen their reputation, and create new opportunities, authority building through business books continues to be one of the smartest investments they can make. Watch the full episode on YouTube. Join Fordify LIVE every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Central across your favorite social media platforms and catch the replay on The Business Growth Show Podcast for more conversations with today's leading entrepreneurs, experts, and business growth leaders. About Julie Broad Julie Broad is the Founder of Book Launchers, a professional self-publishing and book marketing company that helps entrepreneurs, executives, consultants, and thought leaders transform their expertise into high-quality nonfiction books. An Amazon Overall #1 Bestselling Author, award-winning speaker, and publishing expert, Julie has helped launch more than 400 nonfiction books. She is a recognized authority on self-publishing, author branding, and leveraging books as business assets that build credibility, create opportunities, and support long-term business growth. Julie is also the author of Self-Publish & Succeed and regularly speaks on publishing, thought leadership, and authority building. About Ford Saeks Ford Saeks is a Business Growth Accelerator who has generated more than a billion dollars in sales worldwide by helping organizations attract loyal customers, increase visibility, and accelerate growth. As President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., Ford has founded more than ten companies, authored eleven books, earned three U.S. patents, and advised businesses ranging from startups to Fortune 500 organizations. A recognized expert in business growth, customer acquisition, leadership, franchising, marketing, and AI-driven business strategies, Ford helps companies identify opportunities, improve performance, and achieve sustainable results. Learn more at ProfitRichResults.com and watch Fordify LIVE at Fordify.tv.

In this episode, Stephanie sits down with her business bestie Isabelle, founder of Coldwater Skin Bar, for an unfiltered coffee date conversation about what building a business actually looks like in real life.   Isabelle started her skincare clinic alone in her basement and has grown it into a multi-treatment-room brick-and-mortar with a full team. In this episode, she and Stephanie riff on the business books changing how they think, the hiring mistake most business owners make, why the internet is kind of fake, and the real reason showing up online still feels scary even years in.   In this episode, you'll learn: The books they're reading right now that are genuinely changing how they run their businesses The hiring mistake that keeps business owners stuck doing the work they hate What the YAP Challenge is and the tension between following what's working and doing what feels right for you Why the internet is kind of fake, and how to stop measuring your business against someone else's highlight reel The mindset shift that makes showing up online feel less about you and more about the people who need to find you   Links and Resources Mentioned:   Get fully booked and make consistent income inside Booked Out Nutritionist   Save $100 on Launch Your Nutrition Biz with code PODCAST in the checkout   Watch Stephanie's free workshop 6 Steps to Start Your Nutrition Business & Sign Your First Paying Clients  

Stephen Grootes speaks to Bronwyn Williams, Trend Translator and Future Finance Specialist at Flux Trends, reviewing the book Out of This World and into the Next by Adriana Marais, which explores humanity’s enduring spirit of exploration, tracing the roots of space travel back to some of the earliest technological advances made by our ancestors in South Africa. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the leadership needed for these chaotic times is not simply about better strategy, but about healing what has been left unattended in ourselves, our organizations, and our world?In this profound episode of the Sacred Changemakers Podcast, I'm joined by Amy Elizabeth Fox and Nicholas Janni, co-authors of the new book Leading in Chaos. Together, they bring decades of experience working with CEOs, senior teams, Fortune 500 companies, and global organizations at the intersection of leadership, culture change, human development, and consciousness.This was not a conventional conversation about leadership. From the beginning, we entered a relational field that felt alive, thoughtful, and deeply emergent. Amy and Nicholas do not simply speak about presence, healing, awakening, and coherence. They embody it. And that embodiment shaped the whole conversation.Together, we explored what it means to lead in dark and chaotic times, why trauma-informed leadership matters, and how the inner life of a leader is no longer separate from the work of culture change. We also spoke about “next practice,” spiritual intelligence, AI and the human future of work, and the shift from individualistic consciousness toward a lived realization of interconnection.This episode is especially valuable for coaches, leaders, and changemakers who sense that real change cannot be created through tools and frameworks alone. It requires presence, relational maturity, and the courage to turn toward what has been avoided, in ourselves and in the systems we serve.Key TakeawaysWhy chaos is revealing the limits of the old leadership operating system.How healing and awakening have become essential leadership capacities.Why trauma-informed leadership matters inside organizational life.What “next practice” asks of leaders, coaches, and changemakers now.How spiritual intelligence, presence, and relational field awareness can reshape the future of work.Learn More About Today's GuestsAmy Elizabeth Fox is the co-founder and CEO of Mobius Executive Leadership, a global transformational leadership firm working with senior leaders, teams, and organizations around leadership, culture change, vertical development, and trauma-informed practice.Nicholas Janni is an internationally respected leadership teacher, author, and coach who has worked with CEOs and senior teams for more than twenty-five years. His work integrates personal, creative, professional, and spiritual development, and his book Leader as Healer won Business Book of the Year at the 2023 Business Book Awards.Together, Amy and Nicholas are the co-authors of Leading in Chaos.Learn More About Today's GuestsBook: Leading in Chaos → www.leadinginchaosbook.comAmy's websites ****→ www.mobiusleadership.com | www.amyelizabethfox.comNicholas websites ****→ www.thematrixdevelopment.com | https://www.nicholasjanni.com/Amy on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyelizabethfox/Nicholas on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-janni/About the HostJayne Warrilow is the founder of Sacred Changemakers, a global community and learning space exploring the intersection of human resonance, regenerative change, and conscious leadership.Learn more at sacredchangemakers.com

Welcome to another episode of Women Petpreneurs Presents Book Club! Join Mary Oquendo, Denise Heroux, and Sacheen Mobley as they dive into some of their favorite business books and discuss the lessons they've gained as entrepreneurs. In this episode, Mary Oquendo introduces Denise's book, "Build It Right," which breaks down fundamental aspects of running a pet industry business, from mindset and clarity, to pricing, branding, leadership, and growth. Denise Heroux shares her thoughts on "Profit First" by Mike Michalowicz, a practical guide for building profit into your business from day one. The conversation continues with reflections by Sacheen Mobley on  "The Millionaire Fast Lane" and other timeless business reads, highlighting the value of sustainable business practices and "unsexy" ventures that can lead to real success. Whether you're a pet industry professional or just love a great business book, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration to take your business to the next level!

Stephen Grootes speaks to Ian Mann, MD of Gateways Business Consultant reviewing the book, How to Not Know, by Simone Stolzoff’s, a guide to navigating uncertainty, building resilience in the face of ambiguity, and learning to embrace the unknown in our careers, politics and personal lives. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's business schools were designed for a world that no longer exists. Capitalism raised the standard of living for billions of people over the past 150 years, but is now causing systemic challenges it is unable to address. Business School and the Noble Purpose of the Market: Correcting the Systemic Failures of Shareholder Capitalism (Stanford Business Books, 2025) explains the intellectual foundation MBA students, faculty, and administrators need to reform, how to restore capitalism to its noble purpose. It provides a practical program for amending curriculum and pedagogy, changing student and faculty rewards, and bringing a new spirit and sensibility to the business school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today's business schools were designed for a world that no longer exists. Capitalism raised the standard of living for billions of people over the past 150 years, but is now causing systemic challenges it is unable to address. Business School and the Noble Purpose of the Market: Correcting the Systemic Failures of Shareholder Capitalism (Stanford Business Books, 2025) explains the intellectual foundation MBA students, faculty, and administrators need to reform, how to restore capitalism to its noble purpose. It provides a practical program for amending curriculum and pedagogy, changing student and faculty rewards, and bringing a new spirit and sensibility to the business school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's business schools were designed for a world that no longer exists. Capitalism raised the standard of living for billions of people over the past 150 years, but is now causing systemic challenges it is unable to address. Business School and the Noble Purpose of the Market: Correcting the Systemic Failures of Shareholder Capitalism (Stanford Business Books, 2025) explains the intellectual foundation MBA students, faculty, and administrators need to reform, how to restore capitalism to its noble purpose. It provides a practical program for amending curriculum and pedagogy, changing student and faculty rewards, and bringing a new spirit and sensibility to the business school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Grootes speaks to Christina Castle, author and Communications Manager at Foord Asset Management, about the launch of That’s Just Nuts, the latest title in Foord’s Teach Your Child to Invest book series. As financial literacy becomes increasingly important, the book uses storytelling and colourful characters to introduce children to concepts such as saving, patience, long-term investing and the dangers of chasing quick riches. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailFounder journey, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth shape this honest update on building a company, culture, jobs, and long-term impact. Steven Pope covers founder life, business purpose, remote team culture, Amazon brand work, content creation, personal change, dating, fatherhood, and life goals. He also shares thoughts on AI, SaaS, sales, persuasion, company values, education-based leadership, and building work that can last beyond one person.Amazon brands that are stuck should get a real plan before PPC, SEO, and design problems keep draining sales: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxu#FounderJourney #Entrepreneurship #BusinessLeadership #AmazonSellers #PersonalGrowthWant free resources? Dowload our Free Amazon guides here:Amazon Receiving Delay Guide: https://hubs.ly/Q04cdD4c0Amazon Catalog Spring Cleaning: https://hubs.ly/Q046BVfp0Amazon Proft Margin Defense 2026: https://hubs.ly/Q042trRH0Amazon SEO Toolkit 2026: https://bit.ly/4oC2ClTAmazon Seller Strategy Report 2026: https://bit.ly/3YN1RME2026 Ecommerce Website & SEO Readiness Checklist: https://hubs.ly/Q04btghf0Amazon 2026 PPC guide: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYXTimestamps00:00 - Founder Journey and Personal Expectations01:06 - Why Statement and Company Mission01:44 - Creating Jobs and Long-Term Company Vision03:05 - Building a Functional Amazon Agency Culture05:19 - Founder Life After Personal Change06:19 - Family Time, Travel, and Fatherhood07:08 - SaaS, AI, and Sales in 202608:47 - Looking for a Bigger Mission10:18 - Jobs, Remote Work, and Helping People Grow12:01 - Education-Based Company and Long-Term Impact13:45 - Health, Personal Growth, and Prosperity14:28 - Founder Role, Culture, and Leadership Team16:19 - CEO Training and Lifestyle Business Thoughts17:02 - Content Creation That Brings the Right People18:42 - Legacy, AI, and Future Content20:04 - Business Books and New Learning Goals22:18 - Leadership Habits and Dating Challenges23:29 - Debate, Persuasion, and Career Lessons27:07 - Social Life, Dating Apps, and New Experiences32:44 - Dating Lessons Applied to Business Partners33:41 - The Talents Story and Personal Mission35:15 - Comments, Amazon Brand Help, and Coaching-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show

Learning and development facilitator Nikki Cross joined me on Ditching Hourly to share how she turned business books into a private podcast book club that helps members apply what they read.Nikki explains the mechanics of her Inner Work Business Book Club, how she uses a private podcast to turn book ideas into implementation, and why structure matters when business books are trying to change behavior instead of merely transferring information.Learn more about Nikki Cross and her work at The Inner Work. (00:00) - Introduction (00:22) - Nikki's Inner Work Business (01:38) - From Public Podcast to Private Book Club (06:32) - How the Book Club Episodes Work (13:51) - Reading Along, Listening Along, or Both (20:58) - From Edutainment to Implementation (24:03) - Fluff, Structure, and Business Books (31:42) - Choosing Books and Integration Months (36:50) - Books as Cheap Expertise, Audio as Proof (41:43) - How to Find Nikki ----Do you have questions about how to improve your business? Things like:Value pricing your work instead of billing for your time?Positioning yourself as the go-to person in your space?Productizing your services so you never have to have another awkward sales call or spend hours writing another custom proposal?Book a one-on-one coaching call with me and get answers to these questions and others in the time it takes to get ready for work in the morning.Best of all, you're covered by my 100% satisfaction guarantee. If at the end of the call, you don't feel like it was worth it, just say the word, and I'll refund your purchase in full.To book your one-on-one coaching call, go to: https://jonathanstark.com/callI hope to see you there!

Stephen Grootes speaks to John Foster-Pedley, Dean and Director of Henley Business School in Africa, about their take on Sun Tzu’s The Art of War and why its lessons still resonate in today’s world of business and strategy. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Bronwyn Williams, Trend Translator and Future Finance Specialist at Flux Trends, about Leading with Wisdom and why the answer to today’s leadership crisis lies not in smarter technology, but in rediscovering our deeper human intelligence. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kevin Gaskell about building high-performance cultures and unlocking discretionary effort.Recognized as ‘the man who fixes businesses' Kevin Gaskell has an impressive track record in building and leading successful companies. As Managing Director of Porsche, Lamborghini, and BMW, Kevin led hugely successful turnarounds and business growth. Today he remains actively involved in numerous companies worldwide, as both an investor and founder, including the UK's fastest-growing B2B fibre network provider and Radical Motorsport, the world's largest race car manufacturer. Gaskell's entrepreneurial approach to business has earned him numerous accolades. He was recognized as one of the UK's Top 40 leaders reflecting his exceptional ability to inspire teams to transform companies and achieve extraordinary results. His focus on developing innovative strategies and building high-performance cultures has been instrumental in driving business growth and success. Alongside his business successes, Kevin has climbed the world's highest mountains, walked to the North and South Poles, and in 2020 and 2025, was a member of the crew setting a new world record for the fastest row across the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. He has played international cricket but now relaxes by playing in a rock band. His most recent book, Catching Giants, was shortlisted for Business Book of the Year 2023.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Ian Mann, Managing Director of Gateways Business Consultants, reviewing the book 'Fight Less, Win More: How Master Negotiators Influence Hearts, Minds, and Deals' by Jonathan Smith and Derek Gaunt. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Bronwyn Williams, Trend Translator and Future Finance Specialist at Flux Trends, reviewing the book, How Africa Works, unpacking why the continent has struggled to achieve sustained prosperity and the policy choices, from agriculture to industrialisation, that could unlock faster, more inclusive growth. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 to 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailKristen David, a former trial lawyer who built and sold a million-dollar-plus firm that ran without her, now helps owners of professional service businesses implement the CEO Operating System. She transforms companies into self-managing, hyper-efficient organizations by training teams to leverage AI and strategic decision-making frameworks. This allows owners to finally step out of the day-to-day and lead a thriving, profitable business. Kristen's #1 bestselling book, Uplevel Your Business, Uplevel Your Life, was named in Forbes as one of the Top 21 Business Books of 2021. Kristen's no-nonsense approach & results-oriented methodology has allowed her to help more than 1,500 business owners better manage their businesses.  She also walks the talk and practices what she preaches.  In her first year in her new business, she went from $0 to $10k in month 1 to $100k in month 12 while growing an incredible team.  She runs her virtual business from around the world living 1/3 in Seattle, Wa, 1/3 in Paris, France and 1/3 traveling all thanks to the help of SYSTEMS!https://www.uplevelingyourbusiness.com/Support the show

Stephen Grootes speaks to author, Phakamisa Ndzamela, about his book, Cape Flats to the JSE, and the rise of Brimstone Investment Corporation, its pioneering role in black economic empowerment, and the lessons from its 30-year journey navigating growth, setbacks, and transformation in South Africa’s economy. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jodi explains how business owners can turn scattered ideas into a workable table of contents, and shares why an outline should be viewed as a flexible, living document rather than a restrictive set of rules. If you've been avoiding the outline phase of your book project, this episode will change how you think about the entire writing process.    Time Stamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Write.Publish.Market. 01:10 – Why business owners resist outlines 02:15 – The real problem with "figuring it out as you go" 03:35 – Why thinking about writing is not the same as writing 05:00 – Reframing the outline as a working document 07:15 – How outlines reduce decision fatigue and build momentum 09:10 – Introducing the "book brain dump" exercise 11:00 – Finding themes, patterns, and sections in your ideas 13:20 – How your outline evolves into a working table of contents 15:05 – Using your outline to repurpose existing content 17:10 – Why outlines actually fuel creativity 18:35 – Final encouragement to stop fearing the "O word"   Keywords: business book outline, book outline for entrepreneurs, writing a business book, book planning process, working outline, working table of contents, business book strategy, book brain dump exercise, how to outline a nonfiction book, writing process for business owners, book coaching for entrepreneurs, writing momentum, repurposing content into a book, nonfiction book structure, overcoming writer overwhelm, book planning for CEOs, author productivity, writing a manuscript, content repurposing for authors, writing your first business book, business owners writing books, book writing for business owners, book writing for leaders, leaders writing books   Resources Mentioned: Coffee + Commas signup: https://bit.ly/coffeeandcommassignup Book Brain Dump Exercise: https://bit.ly/bookbraindump   LINK TO FULL EPISODE (RAW) TRANSCRIPT: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OGnkwVTpzBSY6ryVFFU0M6gn0trGt9Gt957OPsvjuWg/edit?usp=sharing

No topic outline. No pre-shared lists. Just two people who live inside the powersports industry every day comparing notes on the books that actually changed how they think.Jacob Berry from Dealership fiXit and Brendan Baker from PSB Power Hour sat down for a joint episode to share the business books that hit hardest in the past year and talk about why they matter for dealers, operators, and anyone in a leadership role in this industry.1. How to Win Friends and Influence People — Dale CarnegieThe first book Jacob picked up on his audiobook journey. The foundation for every people and sales conversation in this episode.2. Never Split the Difference — Chris VossFBI hostage negotiator turned business negotiation coach. Jacob calls it one of the best strategy books on how to talk to people in any situation.3. The Laws of Human Nature — Robert GreeneOld but powerful. The idea that people buy emotionally and justify logically maps directly to every powersports sale.4. Magnetic Marketing — Dan KennedyThe OG of direct response marketing. Stop chasing customers and build marketing that attracts them. One is the loneliest number.5. $100M Leads — Alex HormoziDistribution beats creativity. Dealers who post daily win attention. Dealers who wait lose market share.6. $100M Offers — Alex HormoziMost businesses fail because the offer is weak, not the execution. Engineer deals, do not discount them.7. $100M Money Models — Alex HormoziThe third in the series. Revenue stability comes from stacking predictable models. One-time sales are fragile.8. Velocity 2.0 — Dale PollakThe only book on this list written specifically for dealerships. Inventory turn beats margin hoarding. Speed creates leverage.9. Buy Back Your Time — Dan MartellTime is your most expensive asset. Delegate outcomes, not tasks. If you are the bottleneck, your growth is already capped.10. 12 Rules for Life — Jordan B. PetersonResponsibility precedes progress. Discipline beats motivation. Clean up your own house before criticizing other systems.11. Extreme Ownership — Jocko WillinkLeaders own outcomes. No excuses. If sales are down, start with yourself.12. CEO Excellence — Carolyn DewarHigh-level leaders think differently than operators. Culture is modeled, not declared.13. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Stephen CoveyBrendan's go-to. Effectiveness is not about doing more things faster. It is about doing the right things in the right order. The four quadrant matrix is something every dealer principal needs on their wall.14. The Art of War — Sun TzuAncient military strategy that maps to business chess. Victory goes to whoever understands the terrain, knows themselves, and moves at the right moment.15. 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History — Andrew Ross SorkinBoth Jacob and Brendan are reading this one right now. The parallels to today's market are striking. The danger of assuming this time is different.16. How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships — Leil LowndesBrendan's pick for anyone who deals with people. 92 specific, practical moves for every conversation situation.Emotional Intelligence 2.0 — Travis Bradberry and Jean GreavesBrendan referenced emotional intelligence as an underrated skill set for dealer operators and salespeople.Libby App — Free audiobooks and ebooks through your local library card.Available at: https://libbyapp.comWatch on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@dealershipfixit?si=xGw636a89UUDAK20⁠Connect with Brendan Baker (PSB): https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-baker-b744629/PSB Power Hour Podcast: https://powersportsbusiness.com/powersports-business-power-hour/Connect with Jacob: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/jacob-b-berry⁠Follow the Fixit Online: ⁠https://linktr.ee/dealershipfixit⁠MotoHunt for Dealers: ⁠https://dealers.motohunt.com⁠

Stephen Grootes speaks to Bronwyn Williams, Trend Translator and Future Finance Specialist at Flux Trends, about The Price of Time and why the history of interest rates reveals how cheap money fuels financial instability, inequality and economic fragility in today’s global economy. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Ian Mann, Managing Director of Gateways Business Consultants, about The Art of Uncertainty, exploring its key ideas on probability and risk, how it challenges the way we interpret luck and decision-making, and why its lessons are especially relevant in a world shaped by uncertainty. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 to 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Victor Kgomoeswana about his book Africa Bounces Back, which revisits the continent’s economic trajectory nearly a decade after Africa is Open for Business. Drawing on case studies from across the continent, the book examines how Africa has responded to shocks like COVID-19, shifting global politics and infrastructure constraints, while also exploring the role of innovation, trade through the AfCFTA, and evolving global partnerships. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if your book was never meant to make money on the shelf, but to make money in the business? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick talks with Lucy McCarraher, co-founder of Rethink Press, founder of the Business Book Awards, and author of 17 books, about what business books are really for. Lucy makes a clear case that for entrepreneurs, consultants, and experts, a book is not just a product. It is a growth tool. It builds authority. It attracts ideal clients. And it opens doors that traditional marketing cannot. Lucy breaks down the core shift in publishing. In the old model, publishers decided which books made it to market and success was measured in copies sold. In today's environment, that model no longer serves every expert. Lucy explains why the smartest business authors are not writing to win shelf space. They are writing to win trust, create demand, and move prospects toward deeper engagement. The conversation goes deep into Lucy's practical framework for business authors: person, pain, and promise. She explains why strong thought leadership begins with knowing exactly who the book is for, what problem that reader is trying to solve, and what promise the book delivers. That clarity shapes everything, from the title and subtitle to the structure, stories, and case studies inside the book. Lucy also challenges one of the biggest mistakes experts make. Too many authors write the book they want to write instead of the book their market needs to read. She argues that the most effective business books are built around a proven methodology, real client outcomes, and stories that help the reader see themselves in the work. The goal is not to impress. The goal is to create relevance, credibility, and action. The episode also tackles the hardest part of authorship: marketing. Lucy shares why authors need to stop obsessing over book sales and start thinking strategically about distribution. A business book, in her view, is an "undercover sales agent." Given to the right people, at the right time, in the right way, it becomes far more valuable than a brochure, a business card, or a one-off pitch. This is a smart conversation for any leader using thought leadership to grow a business. Lucy brings clarity to what makes a business book work, why authority comes from usefulness, and how the right book can become one of the most effective assets in your commercial strategy. Three Key Takeaways: • A business book should do more than sell copies. It should build authority, attract ideal clients, and support the author's broader business goals. • Strong books are built around a clear audience, a specific problem, and a compelling promise. That clarity makes the content more useful and more marketable. • The real value of a book often comes from how it is used. Given to the right prospects and partners, it can be a powerful marketing and sales tool. If this conversation got you thinking about how a book can do more than sell copies, don't miss our episode with Erika Andersen. It takes the next step by exploring how thought leadership builds credibility, sharpens your value, and creates real business impact. Tune in to hear how strong ideas become trusted authority.

What are the biggest podcasts doing?Megan Dougherty of One Stone Creative shares information from their research into the trends and best practices of the top 100 Business Podcasts.Key topics:Churn: Nearly 48% of top 100 business pods are new to the listBranding visuals and colorsFormat/structure and show lengthHow many have video and go “video first”?Websites and show notesResources mentioned in the show:Download the Report https://onestonecreative.net/ReportThe Podcasting for Business Book (free): https://podcastingforbusiness.comStephen Robles' article: https://beard.fm/blog/goodbye-podcasts-hello-showsAbout Megan Dougherty:Megan is the co-founder of One Stone Creative and author of Podcasting for Business: How to Create a Show That Makes a Bottom-Line Difference for Your Company. As a digital marketing strategist with a background in online business development, she has had the opportunity over the years to work with hundreds of business owners in a huge variety of industries. One Stone Creative specializes in limited release practically done-for-you podcast seasons, and ongoing audio and video shows for expert business owners.Website: https://OneStoneCreative.netLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doughertymeganYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@onestonecreativeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oscpodcastingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oscpodcasting/reels______________________________Tools we used:*StreamYard to RECORDThanks to Sam Bhattacharyya for lending us his StreamYard account, which was used for the live stream. Check out Sam's free resources: katana.video, free.cropzoom.video, and free.upscaler.videoPodChapters for ChaptersPodChapters helped me create chapter titles and embed chapter timestamps into the mp3, which are used in some of the most popular podcast apps.*Captivate.fm for our podcast MEDIA HOSTCaptivate offers amazing features for a low monthly price, including full control of dynamic insertion, embedded chapters, and Blocks/Shortcodes to quickly add content to show notes (either static or dynamically!).*Use of the above affiliate links may earn us a commission, which is used to support the efforts of this show. Thank you in advance for your support!______________________________Mentioned in this episode:Podcast Editor AcademyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Binge-listen to the entire series here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5FB3PloazaLc8hHsYuwezi?si=DcC30MnsRE23TC_NbJ7XbgThanks for listening! Let's keep the convo going: Join the community, Please Hustle Responsibly: https://pleasehustleresponsibly.com/Find all episodes here: https://www.honeyandhustle.coYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AngelaHollowellLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelahollowell/Twitter: https://twitter.com/honeyandhustle

“Nobody's reality is more or less real.” — Kevin AshtonIt's the chicken and egg question. What came first: stories or language? For Kevin Ashton, the answer is stories. In his new book, The Story of Stories, Ashton argues that rather than inventing stories with language, we invented language to tell stories. Stories, for Ashton, predate language. They are what makes us human.300,000 years ago, Ashton argues, humans sat around night fires needing to talk about things they couldn't point to — the past, the future, the Gods. So they created language. Grunts got grammatical. And the grammar had a structure that hasn't changed since: character, chronology, consequence. Every sentence in every one of the world's 7,000 languages is built upon the need to tell stories. Every conversation you've ever had contains a narrative. Even this one.I asked Ashton whether this makes reality itself just another narrative and him just another postmodernist. Our brains construct reality, he explained, in the same way a graphic user interface constructs a desktop. Our dog sees a different rainbow to the one we see. But, in contrast with our dog, we tell stories about that rainbow.Ashton is a technologist who first coined the term “Internet of Things”. But on AI, he is surprisingly critical. A large language model is a more complicated toaster, he says. It can produce language that fits the format of a story — character, chronology, consequence — because it's digested millions of words. But it can't produce meaning. We humans, in contrast, are made meaningful by our stories. That's why you are reading this now. Five Takeaways•       We Invented Language to Tell Stories, Not the Other Way Around: Ashton's central claim is that storytelling preceded and caused the evolution of language. A million years ago, humans around night fires needed to talk about things they couldn't point to — the past, the future, the gods. Grunts became grammar. The structure hasn't changed since: character, chronology, consequence. Every sentence in every one of the world's 7,000 languages is built on this need to narrate.•       Nobody's Reality Is Real: Our brains construct reality the way a graphic user interface constructs a desktop — useful, not true. Your dog sees a different rainbow than you do. Whose is real? Both. Neither. Ashton isn't a postmodernist — he's arguing that our story-shaped brains are the lens through which all experience is filtered, and there is no stepping outside it.•       The Bible Hitched a Ride on Writing: The world's great religions spread because they were among the first stories to exploit writing as a distribution technology. The Bible is just a word for book. Scripture is a word for writing. Where those texts travelled, those religions still dominate today. Homer is an oral tradition frozen by the alphabet. The oldest surviving story in the world is Noah's flood, and it comes from Southern Iraq, not Greece.•       A Large Language Model Is a More Complicated Toaster: Ashton is brutally dismissive of AI. A machine can produce something that fits the format of a story because it's digested millions of them. But it can't produce meaning. Machines are inherently meaningless. We anthropomorphise them because that's what our story-shaped brains do — we named our cars, now we're naming our chatbots.•       We Humans Are Made Meaningful by Our Stories: Ashton's own life is the proof: a Birmingham DJ who learned Norwegian in nightclubs, fell for Ibsen, marketed lipstick for Procter & Gamble, and accidentally invented the Internet of Things because mascara kept going out of stock. No algorithm would have written that life. No machine could have lived it. That's why you're reading this now. About the GuestKevin Ashton is a technologist and author who coined the term “the Internet of Things” and co-founded the Auto-ID Center at MIT. His previous book, How to Fly a Horse, was named Porchlight's Business Book of the Year. The Story of Stories: The Million-Year History of a Uniquely Human Art is published by Harper. He lives in Austin, Texas.References:•       The Story of Stories by Kevin Ashton (Harper, 2026) — the book under discussion.•       How to Fly a Horse by Kevin Ashton — his previous book on the secret history of invention.•       Episode 2836: Is Elon Human? — the Musk episode, in which we discussed AI, the scientific method as secular religion, and whether machines can think.•       Episode 2839: Have Our iPhones Eaten Our Brains? — Nelson Dellis on memory, AI slop, and cognitive atrophy — a natural companion to today's conversation.About Keen On AmericaNobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,800 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting.WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction: technology tells good stories about itself (01:46) - Language was invented to tell stories, not the other way around (04:47) - If stories are our water, how do you get outside them? (06:40) - Character, chronology, consequence: the Lego brick of narrative (07:07) - Hyper-realism and the graphic user interface of reality (09:05) - Nobody's reality is real — your dog sees a different rainbow (12:35) - Darwin, Einstein, and science as storytelling (14:32) - True stories, true crime, and the O.J. Simpson test (17:15) - The Bible as storytelling technology (21:49) - Socrates vs. Plato: speech, writing, and the Reformation (23:49) - The Internet of Stories: from campfire to smartphone (25:05) - Were the Greeks really better storytellers? No. (28:49) - Favourite storytellers: Pynchon, McCarthy, Dead Space (30...

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1993: Molly Fletcher explores the hidden force that top business books often overlook: fear. Drawing from her experience negotiating over $500 million in sports and media deals, she reveals how overcoming internal doubt is the true key to confident, effective negotiation. By reframing negotiation as a relationship-driven conversation, she offers practical tools that transform anxiety into clarity, courage, and results. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mollyfletcher.com/top-business-books/ Quotes to ponder: “Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate.” “Negotiation is about relationships, and relationships are about conversation.” “Before we negotiate with others, we have to negotiate with ourselves, and get a handle on our fears.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1993: Molly Fletcher explores the hidden force that top business books often overlook: fear. Drawing from her experience negotiating over $500 million in sports and media deals, she reveals how overcoming internal doubt is the true key to confident, effective negotiation. By reframing negotiation as a relationship-driven conversation, she offers practical tools that transform anxiety into clarity, courage, and results. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://mollyfletcher.com/top-business-books/ Quotes to ponder: "Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate." "Negotiation is about relationships, and relationships are about conversation." "Before we negotiate with others, we have to negotiate with ourselves, and get a handle on our fears."

In this episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Stephen Witt, award-winning journalist and author of The Thinking Machine, which has been named Business Book of the Year by Financial Times. Witt writes about Jensen Huang's improbable journey from near-bankruptcy in the 1990s GPU wars to leading NVIDIA at the center of the AI revolution. Witt unpacks how NVIDIA defeated nearly 70 competitors, why Huang began targeting “zero-billion-dollar markets,” and how CUDA became the backbone of modern AI. Key highlights from the episode: How investing in zero-billion-dollar markets created durable platform advantage The emerging bull and bear cases for NVIDIA in robotics, edge computing, and global competition The strategic lessons NVIDIA extracted from surviving a 70-competitor GPU market Why operating with a constant “near-death” mindset shaped long-term execution discipline

In this episode of the Discover Strength Podcast, CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson shares six underrated business books that have had a meaningful influence on him. Drawing on lessons from mentors, personal reading habits, and years of leadership experience, Luke explains why these books have been so impactful.Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the United States. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

My new Christian business book, Redefining Hustle: Navigating Success with Jesus, publishes this month! Join me for this exclusive author preview! Tune in for this reading of the introduction to my new book for Christian women in business who desire to stop striving in their own strength and start leading, working, and building with Jesus at the center. Listen for these highlights and important launch dates: 01:46 Understanding Ambition in a Christian Context02:55 Redefining Success with Jesus06:58 My Personal Testimony and Transformation10:10 The Purpose of Ambition, Hustle, and Success EBook launch: Tuesday, February 10 - just 99 cents! Buy yours, then go leave an Amazon review! Paperback launch: Tuesday, February 24 PLEASE JOIN THE BOOK LAUNCH TEAM! Help this book on its journey to bestseller status by joining the launch team today!  LET'S BE FRIENDS ON SOCIALLinkedIn: @erinharriganIG: @erindharrigan SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNELhttps://youtube.com/@erinharrigan NOT ON MY EMAIL LIST YET?Download my audio devotional If this show brings you value, please give it a follow on Apple Podcasts and leave a review. If you listen to Spotify, be sure to click the follow button and the notification bell so you don't miss an episode.

Today I am sharing an episode between Josh hall and myself. Josh hall is a good friend of mine, a business owner, and a creator here in Columbus, Ohio. His business is all about web design and he has a podcast called Web Design Business with Josh Hall, and I was a recent guest. So this is a conversation with Josh as friends, talking about what I've learned over the last year. Plus as a new father, how that has impacted my work and why it's not all sunshine and rainbows, but definitely a choice I would make 10 times out of 10. Subscribe to Web Design Business with Josh Hall 2024 Year in Review ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Full transcript and show notes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Jay Clouse: Creator Science Insights (06:37) Streamlined Video Content Creation (10:52) Balancing Work, Parenthood, and Time (20:42) Entrepreneurship: Survival and Uncertainty (25:37) Reflecting on Event Insights (28:28) Business Books vs. Viral Posts (34:53) Balancing Timeliness and Evergreen Content (37:59) Struggling with Content Switching (46:17) Balancing Priorities and Podcasts (51:55) Balancing Priorities and Passions (58:36) Low-Priced Offers Drive Sales (01:01:00) Scaling Success with Live Ads (01:06:32) Jay: Creator Science Highlights *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#270: Being a creator and a parent | Jay-Talking with Jay Acunzo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** ASK CREATOR SCIENCE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit your question here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *** WHEN YOU'RE READY