Podcasts about focus a total productivity system

Class is back in session, ladies!    Once again, Sarah's sharing study notes from her graduate courses at Concordia University Irvine's Townsend Institute for Counseling and Leadership. In this episode on focus and productivity, drawn largely from Michael Hyatt's Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less, she covers how to:    STOP. This is where we Formulate, Evaluate, and Rejuvenate.  CUT. This is where we Eliminate, Automate, and Delegate.  ACT. This is where we Consolidate, Designate, and Activate.  “Putting some of these concepts into action has helped me so much with focusing my work and productivity – and letting go of the ‘hustle-productivity-do-all-the-things-at-once' culture,” says Sarah.   “We stress ourselves out about doing 'all the things' and just need a reminder that it's okay to not do 'all the things.' We aren't called to do that. We're called to serve each other in love because we are forgiven children of God, and that in itself gives us a lot of freedom.”  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

After the crash of his company, Michael Hyatt was determined to rise again. Returning to his old publishing firm, he took on a failing division and turned it into the most profitable. His hard work paid off with a massive bonus check. But when he rushed home to celebrate, his wife was in tears. He had put his all in at work, at the cost of his family. That moment changed everything. Instead of choosing between work and life, he found a way to win at both. Now, through Full Focus, he helps others do the same. In this episode, Michael joins Ilana to share how he rebuilt after failure, set healthy work boundaries, and redefined success to thrive in work and life. Michael Hyatt is a bestselling author, leadership expert, and founder of Full Focus, helping leaders succeed without sacrificing their personal lives. Through his books and coaching, he helps high achievers lead with vision, set boundaries, and create lasting impact. In this episode, Ilana and Michael will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (01:49) How Philosophy Shaped His Business Mindset (03:21) Why His Fast-Growing Company Crashed (06:40) The Key to Overcoming Business Failure (11:44) Succeeding at Work, Losing at Home (14:49) Balancing Family, Work, and Life's Demands (23:36) Rest as the Key to Peak Performance (28:24) The Power of Peer Support in Leadership (31:07) Becoming CEO and Navigating Crisis (36:43) From CEO to Building a Personal Brand (42:39) Why Retirement Was Never an Option (43:58) Building a Personal Brand That Lasts (46:42) Finding Purpose Beyond Work (49:46) Creating a Legacy That Matters (52:07) Overcoming Personal Challenges and Trauma (54:27) The Importance of Therapy and Seeking Help Michael Hyatt is a bestselling author, leadership expert, and founder of Full Focus, helping leaders succeed without sacrificing their personal lives. As former CEO of Thomas Nelson, he led its turnaround and acquisition by HarperCollins. Realizing success shouldn't come at the cost of family, he developed the Double Win philosophy, proving you don't have to choose between work and life. Through his books and coaching, he helps high achievers lead with vision, set boundaries, and create lasting impact. Connect with Michael: Michael's Website: https://fullfocus.co  Michael's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelhyatt  Resources Mentioned: Michael's Book, Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less: https://www.amazon.com/Free-Focus-Productivity-System-Achieve-ebook/dp/B07F3DM7C1  Michael's Book, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World: https://www.amazon.com/Platform-Get-Noticed-Noisy-World/dp/140023803X  The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Full-Engagement-Managing-Performance/dp/0743226755  Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training

This Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation brings back an inspiring and enlightening discussion with Michael Hyatt. Michael, a bestselling author and leadership expert, shares insights from his book Free to Focus. Together, we explore what it truly means to be productive and how to focus on what really matters.Michael emphasizes that productivity isn't about doing more—it's about doing the right things. From exploring the importance of vision to creating boundaries for better focus, this episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone seeking clarity and purpose in their work and life.Key Discussion Points Why productivity is about quality, not quantity—focusing on what matters most. The Freedom Compass and how to align passion with proficiency. The critical role of white space in your calendar and the benefits of doing nothing. How to beat distractions by leveraging tools like screen time limits and mindful technology use. The power of saying no and the “yes, no, yes” formula to handle requests effectively. The importance of reflection and rejuvenation to maintain focus and avoid burnout. Why identifying your daily “Big Three” tasks sets you up for sustainable success. Throughout this episode, we spend time exploring the practical strategies and philosophical insights Michael has developed through years of experience as a productivity expert. If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start making real progress, this conversation will equip you with the tools and mindset to do just that. (Originally released April 2019)Links Worth Exploring Connect with Michael: Website | Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram Check out Michael's blog: Read it here Pick up the book we discussed: Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less Related Conversation: Megan (Another) Related Conversation: Other Michael Hyatt ep Related Blog Post: Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. You can subscribe on Spotify and also on Apple Podcasts. Not using either of those to get your podcasts? Just click on this link and then paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation brings back an inspiring and enlightening discussion with Michael Hyatt. Michael, a bestselling author and leadership expert, shares insights from his book Free to Focus. Together, we explore what it truly means to be productive and how to focus on what really matters. Michael emphasizes that productivity isn't about doing more—it's about doing the right things. From exploring the importance of vision to creating boundaries for better focus, this episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone seeking clarity and purpose in their work and life. Key Discussion Points Why productivity is about quality, not quantity—focusing on what matters most. The Freedom Compass and how to align passion with proficiency. The critical role of white space in your calendar and the benefits of doing nothing. How to beat distractions by leveraging tools like screen time limits and mindful technology use. The power of saying no and the “yes, no, yes” formula to handle requests effectively. The importance of reflection and rejuvenation to maintain focus and avoid burnout. Why identifying your daily “Big Three” tasks sets you up for sustainable success. Throughout this episode, we spend time exploring the practical strategies and philosophical insights Michael has developed through years of experience as a productivity expert. If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start making real progress, this conversation will equip you with the tools and mindset to do just that. (Originally released April 2019) Links Worth Exploring Connect with Michael: Website | Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram Check out Michael's blog: Read it here Pick up the book we discussed: Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less Related Conversation: Megan (Another) Related Conversation: Other Michael Hyatt ep Related Blog Post: Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page. Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. You can subscribe on Spotify and also on Apple Podcasts. Not using either of those to get your podcasts? Just click on this link and then paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice. Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Aziz Gazipura explains the dangers of people-pleasing tendencies and shares actionable steps for overcoming it. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The massive costs of being a people-pleaser2) How to not feel guilty when saying no3) A surprising strategy to build your discomfort tolerance Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep925 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AZIZ — Dr. Aziz is a clinical psychologist and one of the world's leading experts on social confidence. In 2011, Dr. Aziz started The Center For Social Confidence, which is dedicated to helping everyone break through their shyness and social anxiety.Through confidence coaching, audio and video programs, podcasts, a detailed blog, and intensive weekend workshops, Dr. Aziz has helped thousands of people all over the world increase their confidence and lives out his mission: To help every person who is stuck in shyness liberate themselves to pursue the relationship, career, and life they have always dreamed of.He lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Candace and son Zaim.• Book: Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty... And Start Speaking Up, Saying No, Asking Boldly, And Unapologetically Being Yourself (site) • Book: Less Nice, More You: Stop Hiding & Become The Most Bold, Authentic Version Of You Now • Mini course: “5 Steps to Unleash Your Inner Confidence” • Organization: Social Confidence Center • Website: DrAziz.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: Effect of Pain Reprocessing Therapy vs Placebo and Usual Care for Patients With Chronic Back Pain - A Randomized Clinical Trial• Book: Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael Hyatt • Book: The Way Out: A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain by Alan Gordon, Alon Ziv• Previous episode: 830: Lessons Learned from the World's Longest Scientific Study on Happiness with Dr. Robert Waldinger See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

267: Recapture Time with Simplification, Strategic Focus, and Systems (Alexia Maas)SUMMARYHow can nonprofit leaders harness business strategies to enhance collaboration, strategic planning, and board dynamics for greater impact? In episode 267 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Alexia Maas shares her wealth of experience and practical advice tailored to leaders like you. She emphasizes the importance of integrating business strategies into nonprofit operations, particularly through collaboration and strategic partnerships. Alexia outlines a meticulous approach to strategic planning, highlighting the need for clear goals, focused priorities, and incremental steps to achieve success. She also addresses the critical elements of fundraising, stressing the importance of sustainability, diversification, and financial acumen. Alexia provides thought-provoking insights on board dynamics, advocating for smaller, more effective boards with diverse perspectives. Her mantra, "Do less, achieve more," encapsulates her advice to prioritize impactful initiatives and maintain strategic focus.ABOUT ALEXIAAlexia's executive and legal career spans almost 30 years. A dual qualified lawyer (UK & US), she has lived & worked in several countries around the world. After 16 years in private practice, Alexia joined the Volvo Group in 2013 and became the Global GC for Volvo Financial Services in 2014. As a member of the C-Suite Executive Management Team, Alexia gained valuable experience in transformation & change management; Business Development & Growth Strategies; Compliance & Risk Management; Crisis Management and People & Talent Development. An accomplished strategist thought leader & mentor among peers, Alexia quickly became a valued and trusted business adviser and is renowned for her strong focus on execution and high impact & creative problem solving. Alexia now offers niche consultancy & mentoring services through her own firm, Stratevix. Despite her previous hectic schedule as a C-Suite Executive, Alexia mastered how to recapture her own time & value and not only found time to launch and run her own consulting business, write & publish articles, speak nationwide and–most importantly relax with friends & family, she still found time left over to combine her passion, philanthropy and community spirit as Co-Founder & Executive Director of a local nonprofit organization: Triad International Ballet.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESFree to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael HyattLearn more about Alexia hereReady for a Mastermind?  Learn more hereHave you gotten Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership

The weight of womanhood is REAL HEAVY. Pressures, standards and expectations in virtually EVERY part of our lives and the reality that it is STRAIGHT UP IMPOSSIBLE to excel in every single arena.      Nevertheless, try we do.     That leads to feelings of overwhelm, uncertainty, insecurity, ineffectiveness, guilt, shame and the list. goes. on. What IS possible is identifying what's the most important, tuning out distractions by defining what's sacred and concentrating there. This less is more approach is an utter and complete game changer.     Join Rebekah as she talks priorities, the conversation that changed everything and how to change how you view productivity in a way that actually works in accomplishing more with less.     Download The Ambition Coalition Productivity Planner Here!     Resources mentioned:     Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less https://a.co/d/1SJwzZ9     The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months https://a.co/d/6XF7650     The Ambition Coalition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.ambition.coalition/     Follow Rebekah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebekahfowlkes/     Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaeickenhorst     Podcast Produced by clantoncreative.com

The weight of womanhood is REAL HEAVY.     Pressures, standards and expectations in virtually EVERY part of our lives and the reality that it is STRAIGHT UP IMPOSSIBLE to excel in every single arena.      Nevertheless, try we do.     That leads to feelings of overwhelm, uncertainty, insecurity, ineffectiveness, guilt, shame and the list. goes. on.     What IS possible is identifying what's the most important, tuning out distractions by defining what's sacred and concentrating there. This less is more approach is an utter and complete game changer.     Join Rebekah as she talks priorities, the conversation that changed everything and how to change how you view productivity in a way that actually works in accomplishing more with less.     Download The Ambition Coalition Productivity Planner Here     Resources mentioned:     Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less https://a.co/d/1SJwzZ9     The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months https://a.co/d/6XF7650     The Ambition Coalition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.ambition.coalition/     Follow Rebekah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebekahfowlkes/     Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaeickenhorst     Podcast Produced by clantoncreative.com

In this special episode, we're joined by Michelle Breitenbach, founder of Read to Rewire, for a conversation about tutoring online. Michelle Breitenbach is an enthusiastic and dynamic tutor and coach. Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, she is a certified dyslexia practitioner. After 7 years as a special educator, she founded Read to Rewire in Miami, Florida. Michelle provides online support as a private educator and offers coaching to teachers worldwide. Her passion lies in teaching others how to replicate the in-person experience online to “reach and teach” kids with/ dyslexia globally —especially those without access. Her interactive webinars and coaching focus on enhancing student engagement, embracing multisensory methods, minimizing tech reliance for successful online lessons, teaching online with ease, and setting up private tutoring businesses. She also knows how to establish effective behavior systems. Connect with our guest, Michelle Breitenbach! Visit Read to Rewire and find her on Instagram and Facebook. Resources mentioned in this episode: Goodnotes Fathom Note Taking Zoom Word List Builder 2.12 Bringing Handwriting Into Our Literacy Instruction Wilson Reading System instructor manual Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael Hyatt Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown Tutor and Close the Computer: Become a Stand-Out Dyslexia Tutor - FREE masterclass From Teacher to Online - FREE guide We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're currently looking for guests and sponsors for season 3 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

Dr. Aziz Gazipura explains the dangers of people-pleasing tendencies and shares actionable steps for overcoming it. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The massive costs of being a people-pleaser 2) How to not feel guilty when saying no 3) A surprising strategy to build your discomfort tolerance Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep925 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT AZIZ — Dr. Aziz is a clinical psychologist and one of the world's leading experts on social confidence. In 2011, Dr. Aziz started The Center For Social Confidence, which is dedicated to helping everyone break through their shyness and social anxiety. Through confidence coaching, audio and video programs, podcasts, a detailed blog, and intensive weekend workshops, Dr. Aziz has helped thousands of people all over the world increase their confidence and lives out his mission: To help every person who is stuck in shyness liberate themselves to pursue the relationship, career, and life they have always dreamed of.He lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Candace and son Zaim. • Book: Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty... And Start Speaking Up, Saying No, Asking Boldly, And Unapologetically Being Yourself (site) • Book: Less Nice, More You: Stop Hiding & Become The Most Bold, Authentic Version Of You Now • Mini course: “5 Steps to Unleash Your Inner Confidence” • Organization: Social Confidence Center • Website: DrAziz.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: Effect of Pain Reprocessing Therapy vs Placebo and Usual Care for Patients With Chronic Back Pain - A Randomized Clinical Trial • Book: Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael Hyatt • Book: The Way Out: A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain by Alan Gordon, Alon Ziv • Previous episode: 830: Lessons Learned from the World's Longest Scientific Study on Happiness with Dr. Robert Waldinger See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Before we close our 2022 planners and open the crisp new ones, blank with possibilities for 2023, there are some things we can do to make way for all those possibilities. We need to unload some things and straighten up others. Let's kick off the new year in Episode 93 with my best tips for managing email.All this month, we'll work on getting organized ... just a little at a time. Think of it as a January Reset, opening yourself up and making room for all the new blessings God has for you in 2023. My one word for 2023 is "FOUNDATIONS," and I'm determined to shore up some of the foundations in my business. Wanna join me?Each week in January, we'll focus on one area, and I'll give you two or three assignments to choose from. So let's dive right in to one of the biggest time sucks we face ... email.Here are three tips for managing email and keeping things simple.1. Review Your SubscriptionsWe know how important email lists are. Most of us with an online presence work to build a relationship with our audience using an email list. But honestly, if my email is just going to sit unopened in your inbox, that's not much of a relationship. So unsubscribe from my list or any other list that is not delivering something you love to your inbox.2. Clear Your InboxOnce you've got the subscriptions under control, now it's time to clear that inbox. Michael Hyatt has a great method for clearing out the inbox.Do –Take action on the task right now.Delegate –Pass the task on to someone elseDefer –Consciously decide you will do it laterDelete –If you don't need it for later, send it to the trashFile –If you need it for later, file itA piece of advice from Mr. Hyatt : Do not create an elaborate set of file folders. This is the single most important piece of advice I can give you. Just file everything in one folder called “Processed Mail” or use Gmail's Archive function.3. Remove Your Inactive SubscribersIf you have people who have been on your list for over six months and not opened any emails from you in that time, there are several reasons why you need to remove them:You are or will be paying for them at some point.Gmail and other email services screen incoming messages to put them in Spam or Promotions folders. If your email routinely has a low open rate, Google is more likely to put it in Spam or Promotions.Subscribers who open your emails are (for the most part) the ones who really matter. If you are ready to do this, identify your inactive subscribers, send them an email asking if they want to stay on your list (I bet very few of them will even open it!) then archive the ones who don't respond.ACTION STEPHead over to my free Facebook group Plan & Pray with Do A New Thing and grab your January Reset tracker. You'll be able to check off the actions you take all month and look back at what a difference it made. I'm excited about this reset. If you know someone else who needs clean up their foundations to make room for what God wants to build, share this episode with them so they can join us!RESOURCESFree to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael HyattBuild A Better Year WorkshopThere's something you've been meaning to do. You know what it is. It's THAT thing.The Build A Better Year workshop will help you make 2023 the year you take your idea off the back burner and finally DO that thing, even if you don't think you have enough time to do it. Visit the Build A Better Year page to join us for this interactive workshop and get ready for next year to be better than this year.

In this last week of the year, many of us make goals for how we are going to be different. Most of our goal don't make it much further than February. Today I share one of the great revelations of my life: goals don't matter that much. It's our systems that determine everything. I'll share with you how to think through creating a system that will help you start and end your day well. You'll learn the secret of habit stacking. And I'll encourage you to learn to love the process rather than obsessing on the final goal.  Resources Mentioned:    Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More By Doing Less - https://amzn.to/3Ejz8oU   Episode 210 Focus on Your Systems, Not Your Goals: https://letsparentonpurpose.com/2021/01/24/focus-on-your-systems-not-your-goals/

A few years ago I began to craft my ideal week. While it never goes according to plan, the practice has radically increased my fruitfulness and decreased my stress. Today I share with you the benefits of crafting your ideal work week as well as the process for creating your own.   Scheduling Your Ideal Work Week:   First off, before beginning your schedule, take a few minutes to write out your long term goals for a fruitful and joy filled life.   For me those would include:   An ever-growing relationship with Jesus A body that is functional and not in chronic pain A mind that stays curious and sharp A deepening love and joy in my life and partnership with my wife Intentional time with my children and friends Joyful life with the church Faithful and fruitful work   Next, write out a Monday-Sunday calendar. Break up the day into these 6 sections: Early Morning, Late Morning, Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon, Early Evening, Late Evening.   Now, fill-in the absolute fixed points of your schedule that you don't control the time of.   Next, fill in the time slots that are an investment in those long term goals you listed before starting your calendar. For instance, each Early Morning I have slotted a time that is called Morning Startup. This includes a time for a long walk and prayer time, reading the word, quickly journaling about yesterday, and my hygiene time. I know this time will also include helping get the kids ready for school. There's also a date night blocked, a family sabbath dinner, and a time for personal projects.    Now, aim to block off chunks of 2-3 hour blocks for deep work or batched work (these are tasks that can be done much quicker if grouped together, like emails, chores, or phone calls).  I've learned is that in a 40 hour work week, if I can get 12-15 hours of uninterrupted deep work, I can really thrive at completing all that's required of me besides the people interactions. So I block those deep work times in 3 hour chunks through the week.   For more details, listen to the podcast! Additionally you might benefit from checking out Michael Hyatt's explanation in my resources mentioned section below. This is where I learned the practice.     Resources Mentioned: Sign up for my Things for Thursday Email: https://tinyurl.com/292kv68y How to Better Control Your Time by Designing Your Ideal Week: https://fullfocus.co/ideal-week/ Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System for Doing More by Doing Less: https://amzn.to/3NRBP2O Get Your Calendar Year Prayer Journal: www.cpgive.org Support Let's Parent on Purpose! https://letsparentonpurpose.com/support/

In this, the 50th episode of Bold Company Amy answers another awesome question from a listener. And this one is near and dear to Amy's heart because it's about books! "What are your favourite business books or authors?" Listen in as Amy shares her favourite recommendations as well as a list compiled from her Instagram followers!  The book list: Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael Hyatt Embrace Your Weird: Face Your Fears and Unleash Creativity by Felicia Day You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth by Jen Sincero All Along You Were Blooming by Morgan Harper Nichols Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert Driven to Succeed: From Poverty to Podium - A First-Nation Success Story by Kendal Netmaker It's About Time: The Art of Choosing the Meaningful over the Urgent, by Valorie Burton Atomic Habits by James Clear (Instagram recommended as well) We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman's Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power by Rachel Rodgers (Recommended by Julieanne from Heirloom Island) Words that Sell: The Thesaurus to Help You Promote Your Products, Services, and Ideas by Richard Bayan The Zen of Creativity: Cultivating Your Artistic Life by John Daido Loori Trust the Process: An Artist's Guide to Letting Go by Shaun McNiff Stories That Sell: Turn Satisfied Customers into Your Most Powerful Sales & Marketing Asset Donald Miller: Marketing Made Simple, Business Made Simple, Hero on a Mission Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott Links: Leave us a review - www.ratethispodcast.com/boldcompany Amy's Website - www.amytakespictures.com Amy's Instagram - www.instagram.com/amy.takes.pictures  Brioka's Website - www.brioka.com Brioka on Instagram - www.instagram.com/createwithbrioka  

If you want to create more freedom, wealth, and happiness in your life, you need to focus the vital few things that matter most, not the trivial many.   This is hard to do, but worth it. Let me share some thoughts about the insights I had as I learned to do this in my business and in my life.   Show Notes The ONE Thing: The Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results, by Gary Keller Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less, Michael Hyatt Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World, by Cal Newport   BTW, I'd love to get your feedback or hear about your questions (which I'll answer in upcoming episodes).   And if you download my free Solo & Small Firm Lawyers' Guide to Working Smarter I'll follow up and send you a few helpful emails to make it easy for you to take actions that lead to important results in your practice.   Oh, and if you're interested in radical improvement for your law practice, check out my new Working Smarter course.   Thanks to Our Sponsor Smith.ai is an amazing virtual receptionist service that specializes in working with solo and small law firms. When you hire Smith.ai you're actually hiring well-trained, friendly receptionists who can respond to callers in English or Spanish.   If there's one great outsourcing opportunity for your practice, this is it. Let Smith.ai have your back while you stay focused on your work, knowing that your clients and prospects are being taken care of.   Plans start at $210/month for 30 calls and pricing starts at $140 for 20 chats, with overage at $7 per chat. They offer a risk-free start with a 14-day money-back guarantee on all receptionist and live chat plans including add-ons (up to $1000).   And they have a special offer for podcast listeners where you can get an extra $100 discount with promo code ERNIE100. Sign up for a risk-free start with a 14-day money-back guarantee now (and learn more) at smith.ai.   EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.   He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.   Find out more at EmeraldCity

Building community, empowering Black culinary creators, and building a bridge for equity and representation in food media with Meiko Temple from Eat the Culture. ----- Welcome to episode 341 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Meiko Temple about how she's empowering Black culinary creators through Eat the Culture. Eat the Culture Meiko Temple is the writer, chef, photographer, and recipe developer behind the popular food blog Meiko and the Dish. But beyond her own blog, Meiko also runs Eat the Culture, a community-centered space that nurtures, supports, and amplifies Black culinary creators. Through collaborations like recipe roundups for Black History Month and a Holiday E-Cookbook featuring mouthwatering recipes from across the African diaspora, Eat the Culture empowers Black creatives through a celebration of Black food and culture. In this episode, you'll hear how Eat the Culture started, how it has evolved over the years, and how it is building a bridge for equity and representation in food media. In this episode, you'll learn: How Meiko got into food blogging What mistakes she made when she first started blogging How her blog helped her get freelance work Why and how she launched Eat the Culture How Eat the Culture empowers Black content creators What it looks like to run Eat the Culture Resources: Meiko and the Dish Eat the Culture Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less Plant-Powered January Children's Shelter Of Cebu Follow Eat the Culture on Instagram and Facebook Follow Meiko on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest The Food Blogger Pro Podcast Facebook Group Check out the Food Blogger Pro YouTube channel (and subscribe while you're there!) If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com. Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at foodbloggerpro.com/membership

In what has become our annual tradition, Michele Williams and I spend some time together discussing this past year, our plans for next year, and what great books we have read. I hope you enjoy today's podcast.   Links and Resources Scarlet Thread Consulting   Everyone Deserves a Great Manager: The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team  by Scott Jeffrey Miller, Todd Davis, Victoria Roos Olsson   The Vision Driven Leader: 10 Questions to Focus Your Efforts, Energize Your Team, and Scale Your Business by Michael Hyatt   Get Different: Marketing That Can't Be Ignored! Kindle Edition by Mike Michalowicz   Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael Hyatt   The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Revised and Updated: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals Kindle Edition by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, Jim Huling, Scott Thele, Beverly Walker    Getting Things Done by David Allen   Atomic Habits by James Clear   Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business Hardcover – April 3, 2012 by Gino Wickman   Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive by Jonathan Fields   Paperlike for Ipad

During his senior year of college, Braeden Windham wasn't sure what he wanted to do with his career. It wasn't until he met his future partner at an event that he found direction. Handed a pile of books and a list of podcasts about CREI by his partner, Braeden spent the rest of the semester studying real estate investing and syndication. Fast forward a year and a half, and now Braeden is the Founding Partner of multifamily investment firm Well Capital. In this episode, Braeden talks about how clarity and transparency guided his success over the past year, along with a few lessons learned along the way. Braeden Windham Real Estate Background Founding Partner of the multifamily investment firm Well Capital. 1.5 years of real estate investing experience Current portfolio: 359 units under management, owns 3 apartment complexes. Actively investing but looking to become more passive in the future. Based in Dallas, Texas You can find him at: www.wellcapitalinvest.com Best Ever Book: Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael Hyatt Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss

In this episode, we'll talk about creating a simple rhythm and flow to get back on track and reset during this last quarter of the year. Resource mentioned: "Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less" by Michael Hyatt

029. In the 21st century, there are countless ways to learn. I mean, there are podcasts, online courses, YouTube videos, conferences, workshops, masterminds, and so many other options.  These are all great resources and opportunities; however, I don't know about you, but sometimes, I need to learn the old fashioned way with black text on white paper where I can write notes in the margins, make highlights, and dogear the pages I want to return to.  With this in mind, in this episode of Priority Pursuit, we're talking books. And, I'm excited to share what I believe are 10 must-read books for creative entrepreneurs!  Note: You'll find links to purchase each of these books from both Amazon and Second Flight Books below each description. Second Flight Books is a wonderful bookstore in Lafayette, Indiana. If you can, I want to encourage you to show Second Flight Books a little love by shopping small and purchasing from this local bookstore!   10 Must-Read Books for Creative Entrepreneurs Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller Purchase from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1536693154/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1536693154&linkCode=as2&tag=victoriaray01-20&linkId=f594615b64884bb04bd13e3a4437031e  Purchase from Second Flight Books: https://www.bookmanager.com/scndflt/?searchtype=keyword&qs=Building+a+StoryBrand&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword  Purchase from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1400217644/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1400217644&linkCode=as2&tag=victoriaray01-20&linkId=eea08d84004a9fcb4f7290277250e22c  Purchase from Second Flight Books: https://www.bookmanager.com/scndflt/?searchtype=keyword&qs=Marketing+Made+Simple&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword  Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller Purchase from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X47ZVXM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00X47ZVXM&linkCode=as2&tag=victoriaray01-20&linkId=fb42b356d9791cd9f1e217374db48a89 Purchase from Second Flight Books: https://www.bookmanager.com/scndflt/?searchtype=keyword&qs=Deep+Work&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword  Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport Purchase from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L9XKGKL/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07L9XKGKL&linkCode=as2&tag=victoriaray01-20&linkId=b30b8ef1c341be370296f9ca4b8244cam  Purchase from Second Flight Books: https://www.bookmanager.com/scndflt/?searchtype=keyword&qs=Atomic+Habits&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword  Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear Purchase from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F3DM7C1/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07F3DM7C1&linkCode=as2&tag=victoriaray01-20&linkId=d99b85203df489116823b997089e6f9c  Purchase from Second Flight Books: https://www.bookmanager.com/scndflt/?searchtype=keyword&qs=Free+to+Focus+by+Michael+Hyatt&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael Hyatt Purchase from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949709469/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949709469&linkCode=as2&tag=victoriaray01-20&linkId=4648df455bf197272cf12fa9198337d0  Purchase from Second Flight Books: https://www.bookmanager.com/scndflt/?searchtype=keyword&qs=Superfans&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword  Superfans: The Easy Way to Stand Out, Grow Your Tribe, & Build a Successful Business by Pat Flynn Purchase from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0671027034/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0671027034&linkCode=as2&tag=victoriaray01-20&linkId=be3a4031f7eb09f557be7b5d21a03b28  Purchase from Second Flight Books: https://www.bookmanager.com/scndflt/?searchtype=keyword&qs=How+to+Win+Friends+%26+Influence+People&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword  How to Win Friends & Influence People: The Only Book You Need to Lead You to Success by Dale Carnegie Purchase from Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310342996/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0310342996&linkCode=as2&tag=victoriaray01-20&linkId=18922102c9da69b1697df3e4b7d9403f  Purchase from Second Flight Books: https://www.bookmanager.com/scndflt/?searchtype=keyword&qs=Present+Over+Perfect+&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword  Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living by Shauna Niequist Purchase from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1596384026/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1596384026&linkCode=as2&tag=victoriaray01-20&linkId=73cfe15e0036359418e603fc292d5435   Purchase from Second Flight Books: https://www.bookmanager.com/scndflt/?searchtype=keyword&qs=Gospel+Treason&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword  Gospel Treason: Betraying the Gospel with Hidden Idols by Brad Bigney Purchase from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/073521414X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=073521414X&linkCode=as2&tag=victoriaray01-20&linkId=0b372d023beda343d53ee895ae565ca8   Purchase from Second Flight Books: https://www.bookmanager.com/scndflt/?searchtype=keyword&qs=Profit+First%3A+Transform+Your+Business+from+a+Cash-Eating+Monster+to+a+Money-Making+Machine+&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword   Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz   Links & Mentioned Resources  Show Notes: http://victoriarayburnphotography.com/10-must-read-books-creative-entrepreneurs  Receive 50% Off Your First Order with Photographer's Edit: http://victoriarayburnphotography.com/pe/  Save 50% on Your First Six Months of Quickbooks Self-Employed: http://victoriarayburnphotography.com/quickbooks/  Join the Priority Pursuit Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/179106264013426   Book Giveaway     Who doesn't love a book giveaway?! Victoria would love to gift you with the book of your choice from this list! To enter to win, either: Leave Priority Pursuit a review on Apple Podcasts AND shoot Victoria a DM on Instagram @victorialrayburn so we have your info if you win (Your name will be entered to win 5 times if you complete this step.) Share a screenshot of your favorite episode of Priority Pursuit, share the episode on your Insta stories, and tag @victorialrayburn (You'll be entered to win once for every episode shared to your stories!) Enter to win by Monday, November 1 at 11:59 pm ET. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, November 3, 2021!

Shownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/232.   We don't talk about profitability of law firms enough. Lawyers usually avoid this topic because they are afraid to hear it. They do not want to even think about numbers on top of their regular work. And yet, gaining profit from business is what's going to help you grow your firm to where you want it to be. Therefore, attorneys should not shy away from a numbers conversation. You need to learn how to talk about it, and it is all the more important to understand it. In this week's episode, Brooke Lively joins Moshe Amsel to tell us all about the important numbers you should be monitoring. She shares how you can keep track of them and discusses the things that lawyers are usually afraid of. Lastly, she talks about the importance of being transparent and communicating with your clients. If you want to learn more about how you can profit from business, then tune in to this episode! Resources mentioned:   This episode is sponsored by Smith.ai. Curious how you can use a receptionist service at your law firm? Download the Smith.ai free eBook: Are you Lawyering or Laboring? 7 Steps for Running a Highly Productive Law Firm with Virtual Receptionists. This episode is sponsored by Get Staffed Up. Learn more at www.getstaffedup.com/VIP   Get yourself a Free Coaching Session and learn more about the 90 Day Law Firm Turnaround Coaching Program.   Connect with Brooke: Email | LinkedIn Cathedral Capital From Panic to Profit: How Six Key Numbers Can Make A 6 Figure Difference in Your Law Firm by Brooke Lively For Profit with Law listeners: Click here to access Cathedral Cap's free Cash Flow Forecast spreadsheet, Billing Grid, and video course on the topics covered today. Fireproof: A Five-Step Model to Take Your Law Firm from Unpredictable to Wildly Profitable by Mike Morse and John Nachazel Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael Hyatt The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9–5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferriss Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers by Tim Ferriss The Tim Ferriss Show podcast You're Doing It Wrong with Mike Henderson Leary podcast: How to Fireproof and Scale Up Your Business Through the Lens of a Law Firm 2020 Legal Trends Report from Clio. If you're looking for highlights instead, access the summary here. Get Staffed Up NerdWallet Quickbooks For a payment plan solution, visit LawFundAR now! Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lawfirmgrowthsummit/   To request a show topic, recommend a guest or ask a question for the show, please send an email to info@dreambuilderfinancial.com.   Connect with Moshe on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/moshe.amsel LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosheamsel/

We feel personally attacked by the label “Geriatric Millennials.”  On this episode, we hash out Millennial trends and whether we are on the bandwagon or not.  Crop tops, boyfriend jeans, and center parts - oh my!  We also introduce a new segment called, “What are you wearing?” and discuss the importance of “date nights.”  Join us as we struggle to use big words and as our kids bust in on our podcast because life happens, people.  See you soon, Sister Friends! EPISODE LINKS:Ginny's fake sponsor: Verizon Gizmo Watch for kids Katie's fake sponsor:  Happy Planner “Think Like a Monk” book by Jay Shetty“On Purpose” podcast with Jay Shetty“Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less” by Michael HyattSweet Talk by Cara BastoneRainbow Loom bracelet making “Cruella” Disney movieGet in touch!Katie's Instagram - @katiebeeeeeeeeeeeeGinny's Instagram - @ginnyg8rMedia contact - innovatethecore@gmail.com

The basic idea behind house hacking is that other people are paying for your household expenses. Joining us in this episode is Jonathan Farber, sharing his expertise with house hacking and achieving financial freedom at an early stage of your career. Tune in to learn more! Key takeaways to listen for How to get started in real estate while you're employed Benefits of partnering with the right people Importance of hiring virtual assistants and outsourcing Ways to create better social media contents Steps to achieve financial freedom in real estate Resources mentioned in this episode The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It AirDNA About Jonathan Farber Jonathan Farber is 27 years old he lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. He started with house hacking from his early 20's and then started buying traditional rentals and short-term rentals with creative acquisition and financing strategies. He left his corporate job to focus on traditional rentals, short-term rentals, Airbnb arbitrage, and wholesaling, podcasting, and course creation. His podcast - Millennial Millionaires Through Real Estate averages over 2000 downloads per week as one of the fastest-growing real estate shows helping young real estate investors achieve financial freedom through creative strategies. Connect with Jonathan Website: Jonathan Farber Facebook Group: Millennial Millionaires through Real Estate Podcast: Millennial Millionaires through Real Estate Youtube: Millennial Millionaires through Real Estate TikTok: @jonjfarb LinkedIn: Jonathan Farber   Connect with Us To learn more about partnering with us, visit our website at https://javierhinojo.com/ and www.allstatescapitalgroup.com, or send an email to admin@allstateseg.com.  Sign up to get our Free Apartment Due Diligence Checklist Template and Multifamily Calculator by visiting https://javierhinojo.com/free-tools/. To join Javier's Mastermind, go to https://javierhinojo.com/mastermind/ and to apply to his BDB Mastermind, see https://javierhinojo.com/mastermind/#apply_form and answer the form. Follow Me on Social Media Facebook: Javier A Hinojo Jr. Facebook Group: Billion Dollar Multifamily and Commercial Real Estate YouTube Channel: Javier Hinojo Instagram: @javierhinojojr TikTok: @javierhinojojr Twitter: @JavierHinojoJr

Shownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/208.   No matter what specialty you have, you have a unique set of valuable knowledge and experience. As a firm owner, your firm is best served when you focus on, leverage, and build on your strengths. Now, content writing and content marketing may not exactly be your cup of tea, and that’s fine. You can outsource this service to get better results. You have options to choose from to save time, effort, and money.  In this episode, Adam Kosloff joins us to talk about the different ways you can outsource your content writing. Adam also walks us through the system of creating content, and we talk about the importance of good content marketing in promoting your services. If you want to know how content writing and content marketing can help you grow your firm, this episode is for you. Resources mentioned:   Episode 28 - Using a Freelance Writer for your Law Firm Blog with Laura Pennington Briggs  Episode 150 - To Achieve Success: Spend a Day in Your Client’s Shoes with Jim Armstrong  Episode 172 - Why You Need To Hire A Ghostwriter For Your Business with Diane Faulkner Connect with Adam: Email | LinkedIn | Twitter | (818) 601-6747 Virtuoso Content Rich Schefren of Strategic Profits Getting Things Done System Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen Good to Great  by Jim Collins Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More By Doing Less by Michael Hyatt Rally.io WriterAccess Fiverr Upwork   This episode is sponsored by Smith.ai. Curious how you can use a receptionist service at your law firm? Download the Smith.ai free eBook: Are you Lawyering or Laboring? 7 Steps for Running a Highly Productive Law Firm with Virtual Receptionists. This episode is sponsored by Get Staffed Up. Learn more at www.getstaffedup.com/VIP Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lawfirmgrowthsummit/   To request a show topic, recommend a guest or ask a question for the show, please send an email to info@dreambuilderfinancial.com.   Connect with Moshe on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/moshe.amsel LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosheamsel/

In this episode, Uriah of Productive Therapist joins the show. Uriah thinks that life is too short to burn out early. So, Uriah gives us tips on conquering the overwhelm and growing your practice seamlessly with the least amount of stress possible. First, we chat about how you can conquer the email overwhelm by using the inbox zero method and only checking your inbox three times a day. Later, Uriah reveals the three keys to productivity, and we talk about personal knowledge management. Meet Uriah Guilford I am a licensed therapist & group practice owner. I want to help you be more productive, profitable & happy with your business and your life. Basically, work less and get more done! If you have achieved any level of success in your private practice then you can relate to the following. You have more tasks to complete than hours in the day. You work super hard because you are passionate and want to grow. Sometimes you neglect your self-care and other important things in your life. Not so great right!? That is why I have built a team of amazing virtual assistants for practice owners just like you! Hiring a virtual assistant in 2012 was one of the best decisions I ever made. It allowed me to double my business income without feeling like I was losing my mind. Actually, go on vacation and not be tied to my iPhone the whole time. And serve my clients better! It made such a massive difference for me and it can for you as well! If this sounds interesting, check out our services page and the most frequently asked questions we get all the time. Helping Therapists Conquer Email Overwhelm Do you feel frustrated and overwhelmed with your email inbox? In Uriah's 7-Day Email Transformation Challenge, there are basically seven days of tips that have pretty quick action steps. On day two, he talks about batching; it's the simple idea of taking similar tasks, putting them together, and doing them simultaneously. So when you apply that to email, it means checking and processing email at certain times, but not throughout your day, not constantly. Uriah has made a massive change just this week - whenever his workday is done, he will close his email so that when he gets back to the computer the next day, he won't see his emails right away. Uriah created a schedule to process emails three times a day: nine, twelve, and three. Uriah hasn't been perfect. However, this week has made a huge difference so far because he is getting a lot more things done when he is spending hours away from his inbox. Typically, when someone has an email – they feel the urge to respond to it right away. Take away the urge! Reaching Inbox Zero Inbox zero means processing all your emails to the point where there are zero emails left. Uriah personally likes to be at inbox zero. Whether you have ten emails or one hundred emails, responding to the essential people and taking care of the things that are top priorities will be crucial. When you pay less attention to your inbox, you may not process every email you have. However, you can snooze the emails that are not urgent for you to respond to that day. Gmail has the most powerful tools for organizing – it lets you create filters and sort messages to prevent inbox overload. The Three Keys of Productivity Uriah highly recommends checking out Michael Hyatt's book, Free to Focus A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less. In the book, Michael speaks about the three keys of productivity: elimination, automation, and delegation. So, Uriah likes to strategize with therapists to remove things from their calendar and their to-do list. We automatically add things that we think we need to be doing to our calendar. So whatever you can eliminate from your schedule and your to-do list is going to help you free up your time and let you focus on the important stuff. Also, automate anything that you can! For instance, Gmail has filters that you can help automate your email process. Lastly, delegation is Uriah's favorite productivity hack. Anything that you can get off your plate and have somebody else take care of for you will immediately free up your time and help you be more productive. The Problem Of Success When you start a private practice, you have a revenue goal. However, you don't know what it will feel like you when you get there. Handling all the calls while seeing clients while updating QuickBooks is going to be overwhelming. Also, we may not be the best person to be taking on all of these different tasks. You can find a competent person, whether it's a virtual assistant or somebody you hire, that comes into your office to take over that role. If you are busy seeing clients, then your phone is going to be sent to voicemail. In the meantime, those people are calling other counselors and shopping around. So, it's critical to have someone answer your phones while you're in session – you simply cannot do both! Most people wait too long to hire someone to help with their phones. Personal Knowledge Management Personal knowledge management encompasses how we take in, collect, and access all kinds of information. If you just think about it as a therapist, all of the CPUs, training, and information that we collect over time becomes hard to organize and find when you need it. Uriah has been actually using Evernote, it's been around for a long time. He uses that for basically everything. Whenever Uriah has an idea, he writes it down! The nice thing is that a lot of them are tagged, and they're easily searchable. He uses Evernote to track his goals, it's basically his second brain. Another app that Uriah loves is Todoist – it's a task manager you can trust for life.   Being transparent… Some of the resources below use affiliate links which simply means we receive a commission if you purchase using the links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for using the links! Uriah's Resources LinkedIn Productive Therapist Guilford Family Counseling  Facebook Instagram Resources  Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free. Win at Work and Succeed at Life: 5 Principles to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork Solo to Group Practice: Adding More Therapists to Grow Your Time & Income Money Matters In Private Practice | The Course Get your FREE Financial Analysis Guide... Google Workspace for Therapists | The E-Course Purchase The Full Focus Planner™ Join my Focus Groups Session Note Helper 3.0 Join the Google Workspace for Therapists Users Group Cool Resources Follow @PracticeofTherapy on Instagram Meet Gordon Brewer, MEd, LMFT Gordon is the person behind The Practice of Therapy Podcast & Blog. He is also President and Founder of Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC. He is a therapist, consultant, business mentor, trainer, and writer. PLEASE Subscribe to The Practice of Therapy Podcast wherever you listen to it. Follow us on Twitter @therapistlearn, and Pinterest, “Like” us on Facebook.

Dr. Hussain Gandhi, or Dr. Gandalf of eGPlearning, joins us in this episode. He is a GP, PCN director, and host of the eGP Learning Podblast that shares deep dives into health tech for primary care. He shares his tech and time hacks for hybrid working to survive and thrive in the new virtual environment.If you want to find out how to improve your hybrid working experience, then tune in to this episode![07:40] Dr. Gandalf’s Top Three Hacks for Hybrid WorkingUse a password locker to safe-keep all your different combinations Booking online meetings save time and effort. Be sure to move around when you have loads of meetings. Don’t sit all day long. [24:11] The Key to Good Lighting and Audio During MeetingsGood lighting makes you look engaged and keeps you awake. It’s best to use natural lighting. Use a headset or good audio so noises like high pitches or whines will not interrupt others. Use a post-it with a note ‘look here’ for your cameras.[29:30] How to Use Keyboard Shortcuts for MeetingsLearn how to mute, unmute, raise your hand, on/off your camera during meetings.If you’re the host, learn the keyboard shortcuts such as ‘mute all’. [31:45] What Are Hybrid Meetings?Hybrid meetings combine online meetings and face-to-face meetings at the same time.[42:25] The Ideal Number of People in Chat RoomsThe best number is six people, whether face-to-face or online. [46:11] On Breakout Rooms and Things He Would Change Establish ground rules from the start.Breakout rooms are challenging for hybrid meetings.[48:56] Last Bits of Advice on Hybrid WorkingHave some time for yourself to refresh and rest Establish boundariesHave space between your virtual self, work-self and home-self.ResourcesFind out more about the Resilient Team Academy for Busy Leaders.You Are Not A Frog Episode 16 - Productivity Hacks for a Calm and Effective Life with Dr GandalfConnect with Dr Hussain Ghandi: Twitter | LinkedIneGPlearning: Website | YouTube | Podcast | TwitterThree simple steps to not take a bad day home (The Third Space), a TEDx talk by Dr Adam FraserFree to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael HyattEnjoy This Podcast?For more updates and episodes, visit the You Are not A Frog website. You can also tune in on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Sign up here to receive a link to the episode workbook and CPD form downloads for each podcast. You can use them for reflection and to submit for your appraisal. Support the show (https://youarenotafrog.com)

What do you want to have done in the week? What are the big things you can do to call the week a success and make it great? Unexpected things will come up. Tasks will take longer than you expected. Distractions and interruptions will pull you away. But you're more likely to accomplish what you must when you plan for it and begin with the end in mind. In this episode, I discuss achieving more by doing less in a week. You will learn: 1. How to consolidate by planning your Ideal Week  The concepts of batching and theming The categories of front stage, back stage, and off stage activities The use of color codes in your weekly plan or calendar to reflect focus areas 2. How to designate by prioritizing your tasks with the Weekly Review and Preview The best times to do a weekly review and preview The six steps in a weekly planning session: list your biggest wins; review the prior week; review your lists and notes; check goals, projects, events, meetings and deadlines; designate your Weekly Big 3 things to accomplish; and plan for self-care 3. How to streamline your to-do list The four areas to help you design your week and your weekly to-dos: body; mind; heart; and the cosmos.  The importance of margin or buffer time Resources cited:  Michael Hyatt, Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less Kate Northrup, Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Ambitious Women Music by:Sebastian Brian MehrCheers,Dyan WilliamsCheck out the book: The Incrementalist, A Simple Productivity System to Create Big Results in Small StepsVisit website: www.dyanwilliams.comSubscribe to productivity e-newsletter

Kris Reid – founder of Ardor SEO talks to Neil Henderson and Brittany Henderson, the hosts of The Road to Family Freedom podcast. Kris is known online as the coolest guy in Search Engine Optimization. Now, you might be asking why a podcast about real estate investing is hosting an expert in SEO. Well, that’s because at the end of the day, real estate is a customer-driven business, and at some point, you will want to put yourself in front of more customers. Whether they be rental tenants, self-storage tenants, investors, buyers, sellers, prospective employees, etc. And the demand-driven content from a search engine is one of the best ways to do that.  In this episode, we talk to Kris about the basics of SEO, some tips on creating an SEO-friendly website, how backlinking pages help Google see your website as more reputable, and why you should NOT try to become an expert in SEO. Books and Resources Mentioned The Road to Family Freedom: https://www.roadtofamilyfreedom.com/ (roadtofamilyfreedom.com) Website: https://ardorseo.com/ (ArdorSEO.com) Free Guide: https://ardorseo.com/freedom (How to Get More Customers to Grow Your Business) Book: https://amzn.to/3bLWft5 (Clockwork) by Mike Michalowicz Book: https://amzn.to/3sFQrYV (Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less)https://amzn.to/3sFQrYV ( )by Michael Hyatt Book: https://amzn.to/3aYACGG (Who Not How) by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Dr. Hardy Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/roadtofamilyfreedom/ (facebook.com/roadtofamilyfreedom/) https://www.instagram.com/roadtofamilyfreedom/?hl=en (instagram.com/roadtofamilyfreedom/) https://twitter.com/r2familyfreedom (twitter.com/r2familyfreedom) Other Stuff: If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. For show notes and past guests, please visit https://www.roadtofamilyfreedom.com/episodes/ (roadtofamilyfreedom.com/episodes/) Discover the tools and services we use, visit https://www.roadtofamilyfreedom.com/ (roadtofamilyfreedom.com/resources/)

Margarita Khosh joins for a lively and fun conversation. We talked about expanding your niche beyond state lines; it's time that you become available to more clients than you could have ever imagined! Plus, Margarita gives us the scoop on navigating regulatory compliance, licensing regulations, and the importance of niche branding to reach underserved and underrepresented communities. Lastly, we chat about how Covid and 2020 had a massive impact on getting telehealth to become universally accepted and finally lowering the stigma around mental health. Meet Margarita Khosh Margarita Khosh, MBA, LSSGB, GHAC, is a healthcare industry implementation consultant who works with health care professionals to strengthen the patient-provider relationship. Leveraging her 20-year healthcare operational experience, international training, Healthcare MBA,  fluency in insurance terminology, licensing, and regulatory compliance, she launched MK Medical Solutions, LLC to shift the mindset of providers and health systems to understand that the patient is a consumer. Through this lens, and motivated by overcoming trauma and burnout, she propels the implementation of a modern patient-centric experience that funnels to benefit all healthcare stakeholders by reducing cost, decreasing burnout, and contributing to a health system that works for all.  Margarita serves on the Board of Directors of Women's Healthcare Executive Network of South Florida and teaches a Facebook community of 12K therapists while interviewing industry-leading authors. She has been featured on Sabrina Runbeck's Powerful and Passionate Healthcare Professionals, The Mighty Pete Lonton's Fire In The Belly, The B2B Podcast by The App Guys,  The Practice Of Therapy Podcast with Gordon Brewer, and Coming Out Loved and Supported Podcast. She is also a contributing author and columnist. In a recently cited article at awarenow, she spoke about the importance of leveraging technology to make the health system work better for everyone.  Covid's Impact On Telehealth Before Covid, therapists were not leveraging technology the way that other industries leverage technology. When Covid happens, all of a sudden, it helped therapists propel the adoption of technology in a way that we never imagined. The entire healthcare industry has been turned upside down (for the better)! During this time, Margarita learned everything that she needed to know about how the new policies, rules, and regulations worked. So, she started helping therapists launch private practices beyond state lines. Plus, she can inform therapists on how to utilize the executive orders and treat patients. 2020 and 2021 are all about helping therapists expand their practice beyond state lines for Margarita. It is a total game-changer for both therapists and clients. Plus, it's helping lift the stigma that people have around mental health issues. Covid has been extremely stressful, and we are lucky to help patients in the virtual world.   Why You Should Get Licensed In Another State It has been exciting for many therapists - you can get licensed in another state and grow your practice. There is value in niche branding and lived experience. When you expand your practice beyond state lines, think about how that will impact a population that has traditionally had a different viewpoint on therapy. So, this is how you heal even more people. With telehealth, we can bring therapy to people regardless of where they are. Sadly, there is stigma and shame associated with mental health in specific communities; nobody will talk about it the importance of therapy. That's why it will be critical to get your practice across state lines.   How Licensing Works In Other States There are resources out there to empower therapists to understand how licensing works in different states. Therapists might not be aware of specific questions they need to ask, especially given the executive orders. Margarita will help clinicians figure out interstate licensing. She has all of the resources for a therapist to do it themselves. Her goal is to empower and educate professionals to make educated decisions and understand the process themselves. If someone doesn't have time to make it work, then Margarita will offer additional support. She understands which questions to ask to get to the bottom line and move the process along.   Florida Telehealth Registration There are certain states that therapists can explore in terms of getting to take their practice to where they don't need to become credentialed fully. If you would like to start seeing patients in Florida, there is a Florida Telehealth Registration. It is not a licensing, it's a registration. Simply put, it allows you to be registered in the state of Florida to treat patients, and it had nothing to do with the executive order because it's been in place for two years now. So it means that you can solicit patients in Florida that are not your patients, and you could practice there. It only takes a couple of days. Plus, the registration is free. To complete the registration application, click the link labeled "Documents" at the bottom of the homepage HERE.   Being transparent… Some of the resources below use affiliate links which simply means we receive a commission if you purchase using the links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for using the links! Margarita's Resources MK Medical Solutions MK Medical Solutions on Facebook Margarita's Instagram MK Medical Solutions on LinkedIn Florida Telehealth Certification Resources  Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free. Purchase The Full Focus Planner™ Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less The Free to Focus Course Join my Focus Groups Google Workspace for Therapists | The E-Course Session Note Helper 3.0 Money Matters in Private Practice | The Course Join the Google Workspace (formerly G-Suite) for Therapists Users Group Cool Resources Follow @PracticeofTherapy on Instagram Meet Gordon Brewer, MEd, LMFT Gordon is the person behind The Practice of Therapy Podcast & Blog. He is also President and Founder of Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC. He is a therapist, consultant, business mentor, trainer, and writer. PLEASE Subscribe to The Practice of Therapy Podcast wherever you listen to it. Follow us on Twitter @therapistlearn, and Pinterest, “Like” us on Facebook.

Do you need help with your private practice website? Jenn Fredette joins to talk about the power of strong copywriting on your website. First, it's essential to have a niche when thinking about copywriting. That way, it will be seamless to market to your ideal client. Jenn gives loads of copywriting tips for your private practice website. Plus, we talk about the importance of community and mentorship, especially when it comes to your copywriting. Meet Jenn Fredette Jenn journeys with others to develop a deep understanding of themselves and the world around them.  She is passionate about connecting the curious and brave with therapeutic guides who can lead the way into the wild adventure of self-knowledge. As a former minister, practicing psychotherapist, adjunct graduate professor, and host of “A Thinker's Guide to…” Podcast, Jenn brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in translating the profound into everyday language. Learn more at therapyforthinkers.com or follow her on Instagram at @athinkersguide. The Importance of Copywriting Jenn realized the importance of finding a niche in terms of who she wants to serve. However, a niche is also helpful in terms of what marketing does and doesn't work for you. There are 20 billion options when it comes to marketing your practice. We need to think about how we speak about who we are and who we want to serve. Online speak is also known as "copy" or written content that we've created. However, our marketing copy doesn't even have to be in writing; it can also include a podcast or a networking conversation. Basically, how do you articulate who you are serving, who you are, and who want to work with? Plus, Jenn speaks about her copywriting journey; she loves to write. So, Jenn set out to learn how actually to write copy that is captivating and is converting clients. Your copy needs to be representative of who you are as a clinician. Sometimes, marketing can feel kind of shallow and feels a little slimy. As therapists, we're not wanting to manipulate people. In addition, a lot of marketing techniques sometimes don't integrate our clinical depth or clinical awareness, which is a real shame. Jenn feels passionate about helping people translate their voice and the knowledge they already have into the copy on their website. Copywriting Tips A lot of therapists are resistant to the essence of marketing, which is niching down. You have to niche down for your marketing to work. However, many therapists don't want to exclude someone from their niche. When you're trying to accommodate many different people, then often this leads to a lot of blocks when writing. Then, it will be challenging to write either your therapy directory profile or website. When we try and write to everyone, then we need to write to Jim, as well as Karen, and Bob. Also, you don't want to leave Jane out either. So, it's hard to distill down what you want to say in your website copy. Plus, Jenn says that sometimes a therapist will lose themselves; you lose your desire of what you want your practice to be. If you're so focused on accommodating others, you're maybe not getting your own needs met. So the first step is to really get in touch with your own desire. Who do you want to sit with who would light you up? When you know who your ideal client is, it will be super easy to start copywriting for your website! If you're not sure who your ideal client is, then think about the people that you are most excited to work with! Can We Really Say That? Therapists will think some of their copy might sound too edgy for their website. For instance, a therapist's ideal client may smoke marijuana. The therapist says: "I know that you just smoked three bowls of marijuana back to back to numb the pain." Your copy should always start with the problem in mind. Then, you get into where you can go from the problem. It's a basic copywriting formula that works well for websites. Next, you will describe what the client has tried in the past that hasn't worked for them. Overall, therapists need to write a copy that reflects who they are and who they want their ideal person to be. We Can't Copywrite Alone Unfortunately, writing copy alone doesn't work. The solution is having formulas and frameworks for your copywriting process. Also, have people that can partner with you as you write your copy. These people can be in a mastermind group, a business group, or a Facebook group for private practice owners. Also, you could find a coach or consultant that can walk you through the process. You need a coach anyway- therapists need a coach so they don't have to go out there and get a business degree.  Often, therapists want to rewrite their website completely – Jenn says that's not a good idea! Instead, start with your directory profile. That way, you can do some trial and error and find out what is working.   Being transparent… Some of the resources below use affiliate links which simply means we receive a commission if you purchase using the links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for using the links! Jenn's Resources athinkersguide.com athinkersguide.com/diagnosis athinkersguide.com/attune therapyforthinkers.com Jenn's Podcast: A Thinker's Guide To... Resources  Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free. Purchase The Full Focus Planner™ Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less The Free to Focus Course Join my Focus Groups Google Workspace for Therapists | The E-Course Session Note Helper 3.0 Money Matters in Private Practice | The Course Join the Google Workspace (formerly G-Suite) for Therapists Users Group Cool Resources Follow @PracticeofTherapy on Instagram Meet Gordon Brewer, MEd, LMFT Gordon is the person behind The Practice of Therapy Podcast & Blog. He is also President and Founder of Kingsport Counseling Associates, PLLC. He is a therapist, consultant, business mentor, trainer, and writer. PLEASE Subscribe to The Practice of Therapy Podcast wherever you listen to it. Follow us on Twitter @therapistlearn, and Pinterest, “Like” us on Facebook.  

Lauren Meglen is a former school SLP who transitioned to full-time private practice in the Rochester, MN area. In this episode, Lauren shares her journey into private practice and what that looked like for her. She talks about how she decided on a whim to start her private practice and her experience with bringing on employees. She shares so much great wisdom and advice on ditching perfectionism and why you should go for your dreams of private practiceWhat we discuss: Her career journey as a SLP and how she started her private practiceHer experience with bringing on employeesThe big goals that she has for her practiceLessons she’s learned about letting go of perfectionism Links:Six Figure Private PracticeEntreLeadership: 20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from the Trenches Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important GoalsFree to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing LessThe Vision Driven Leader: 10 Questions to Focus Your Efforts, Energize Your Team, and Scale Your Business Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run ItselfOwl Therapy ServicesOwl Therapy Services FacebookStart Your Private Practice Webinar For more information, visit: www.IndependentClinician.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I am joined by rockstar Rachel Supalla. Rachel is a multi-site owner of Discovery Kidzone in Montana as well as one of the newest coaches here at The Child Care Success Company. She has shared her expertise as a national speaker at Association for Early Learning Leaders, NAEYC, and more. We dive into Rachel’s unique strengths, her creative quest to culture building (and budgeting!), a special curriculum she developed that’s a blend of Montessori, Reggio, and mindfulness, as well as some savvy financial planning.   Key Takeaways: [7:43] Rachel is now officially one of the coaches here at The Child Care Success Company.  She discusses some of her goals and integrating her personal approaches to clients. [9:54] Rachel has been in the industry for 24 years and has an extensive background, complete with multiple certifications and degrees. [12:27] Discovery Kidzone also has branches in California that Rachel’s partner, Alex, runs. [14:55] The best practices Rachel used to stay financially viable through the pandemic — including PPP and grants. [19:00] Specific ways Rachel kept culture really high for staff, parents, and the community, during the pains of the pandemic. [22:30] How Rachel developed her Zoom preschool model. [27:00] Diving into the unique curriculum Rachel developed that blends Montessori, Reggio, and brain-based learning around mindfulness. [30:59] More about the training that Rachel does for AELL, NAEYC, regionally, and possibly for The Child Care Success Company. [33:40] Ways Rachel wants to expand in 2021 including new centers, summer camps, & books. [34:45] Rachel just started doing EOS. So… What the Heck Is EOS? [36:29] Rachel and Kris both dive deeper into the financial piece of the business. [42:02] How does Rachel define a Child Care Rockstar? [43:18] Some things Rachel is into right now including Tony Robbins, The Happiness Guide, Leadershift, and Free to Focus. [45:42] Fun fact about Rachel: She went to high school with John Maxwell’s (Leadershift author) daughter. Now that she’s a Child Care Success coach, she’ll become John Maxwell certified!   Quotes:   “In a time when you’re facing unprecedented sadness, anxiety, and fear — such as 2020 with the pandemic — how can you shift your team into a place of abundance, happiness, and gratitude?” — Kris   “I’ll do whatever it takes, but I just don’t want to have a big layoff.” — Rachel “The company culture was really the biggest thing because it was keeping the staff happy and feeling important.” — Rachel “I wanted to be on offense; for the entire pandemic that was my goal. I didn’t want to play defense.” — Rachel “Know your numbers.” — Kris “Child care owners and leaders are special not only because they have incredible strength and drive, but also have giant hearts. And sometimes those giant hearts can get in the way!” — Rachel   Mentioned in This Episode: Kris Murray The Child Care Success Company Child Care Success Academy Child Care Success Summit Rachel Supalla Instagram Discovery Kidzone John Maxwell Tony Robbins The Happiness Guide for Early Childhood Educators: Secrets to Living Your Best Life In and Out of the Classroom, by Brian Duprey and Kris Murray Leadershift: The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace, by John C. Maxwell Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less, by Michael Hyatt  Association for Early Learning Leaders NAEYC What the Heck Is EOS?: A Complete Guide for Employees in Companies Running on EOS, by Gino Wickman and Tom Bouwer  

This week Erik counts down his top five personal productivity books! The Top 5 Personal Productivity Books: * The Getting Things Done Workbook (https://amzn.to/3kkVo5A) - David Allen * Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less (https://amzn.to/3jn7qKi) - Michael Hyatt * Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life (https://amzn.to/2IOnwjv) - Nir Eyal * Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones (https://amzn.to/3mbwSEt) - James Clear * The Motivation Code: Discover the Hidden Forces That Drive Your Best Work (https://amzn.to/36kc5Kn) - Todd Henry Honorable Mentions: * The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery (https://amzn.to/3odVkXv) - Ian Morgan Cron * Now, Discover Your Strengths (https://amzn.to/2Hq0EGA) - Don Clifton Reading Tools: * Brain.fm (http://beyondthetodolist.com/brainfm) * Blinkist (http://blinkist.com/fisher) Deeper Listening: * David Allen on Developing the Skill of Outcome and Action Thinking (https://beyondthetodolist.com/335) * Michael Hyatt on Energy, Clarity and Focus (https://beyondthetodolist.com/190) * Michael Hyatt on Achieving the Freedom to Focus and Eliminating Distractions Through Digital Minimalism (https://beyondthetodolist.com/268) * Nir Eyal on Overcoming Internal and External Distractions (https://beyondthetodolist.com/321) * James Clear on Building Good Habits and Breaking Bad Ones (https://beyondthetodolist.com/320) * Todd Henry on Discovering the Hidden Forces of Motivation That Drive Your Best Work (https://beyondthetodolist.com/344) * Ian Morgan Cron on The Enneagram 101 (https://beyondthetodolist.com/333) * Ian Morgan Cron on Overcoming the Productivity Hangups of Each Enneagram Type (https://beyondthetodolist.com/334)

*David Trotter* is a Business Growth Consultant ( https://www.insporising.com/call ) and Author of “Empowered to Rise: The Secret to Embracing Your True Identity, Uncovering Your Super Powers, and Bringing Your Inspiration to the World” ( https://www.insporising.com/book ) , and he is the Host of Inspiration Rising ( https://www.insporising.com/subscribe ) , a podcast dedicated to inspiring you to rise up in life, love, and leadership. *Laura Trotter* is a professional educator with 17 years of experience at the kindergarten level, and she is a coach for other teachers within her school district in southern California. She is deeply respected by her colleagues and administrators for her teaching techniques as well as her growing expertise in the area of social and emotional learning. *InspoText:* Receive our daily inspiration text messages by texting to 949.401.6090. *Ready to Take Your Business to the Next Level?:* Click here for a free 20 minute Clarity Call with David. ( https://www.insporising.com/call ) *Connect with David and Inspiration Rising:* * Facebook (Inspiration Rising) ( http://www.facebook.com/insporising ) * Facebook Group (Inspiration Rising Insiders) ( https://facebook.com/groups/insporising ) * Instagram ( http://www.instagram.com/insporising ) * Twitter ( http://www.twitter.com/insporising ) * YouTube ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuHiFZcsRvERneDkj4KsCHw ) * LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/19033310 ) *Other resources mentioned:* * #75Hard: A Tactical Guide to Winning the War With Yourself ( https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast/14-75hard-a-tactical-guide-to-winning-the-war-with-yourself ) * #75Hard Sign Up Page ( https://andyfrisella.com/pages/75hard-info ) * Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire: The Guide to Being Glorious You ( https://amzn.to/3gr5waN ) * So You Want to Talk About Race ( https://amzn.to/3k2snf8 ) * White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism ( https://amzn.to/3fkwv6M ) * Walking the Bridgeless Canyon: Repairing the Breach between the Church and the LGBT community ( https://amzn.to/2DA3tTC ) * I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness ( https://amzn.to/3gqut6h ) * Think and Grow Rich ( https://amzn.to/3i9drKB ) * The Magic of Thinking Big ( https://amzn.to/3gr614F ) * Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less ( https://amzn.to/30p9ISR ) * The Education of Millionaires: Everything You Won’t Learn in College About How to Be Successful ( https://amzn.to/3grAsYG ) * Priestess: Ancient Spiritual Wisdom for Modern Sacred Women ( https://amzn.to/2XoRkYy ) * Spin Selling ( https://amzn.to/39Xinz9 ) * The SPIN Selling Fieldbook: Practical Tools, Methods, Exercises, and Resources ( https://amzn.to/3i7TUKC ) *Don’t Miss A Single Episode:* * *Subscribe* on Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspiration-rising/id1448649388 ) , Google Podcasts ( https://play.google.com/music/m/Iqrp5q3bagph2t23malprd3dxvy?t=Launch_Yourself_Today ) , Spotify ( https://open.spotify.com/show/42zIsXzjCibZt49xdCRvB4 ) , or Stitcher ( https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/in-plain-sight/launch-yourself-today ). * *Leave a quick review* on any of the podcast apps to tell people what you think about the show. * *Take a screenshot of the podcast* and post it on Instagram or Instagram Stories. Tag us @insporising ( http://www.instagram.com/insporising ). We’ll repost and give you a shoutout! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/inspiration-rising/donations

New York Times bestselling author and leadership mentor Michael Hyatt shares what it really takes to become a vision-driven leader.— YOU'LL LEARN —1) Why anyone can be a vision-driven leader.2) The 4 key components of a good vision script.3) How to turn your vision into action.Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep558 for clickable versions of the link below.— ABOUT MICHAEL —Michael Hyatt is the founder and CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company, a leadership coaching and development firm twice listed on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing US companies. A longtime publishing executive, Michael is the former chairman and CEO of Thomas Nelson, now part of HarperCollins. He is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of several books, including Your Best Year Ever, Living Forward, and Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World.Michael is the creator of the Full Focus Planner, which combines quarterly goal-tracking and daily productivity in a proven system for personal and professional achievement. His blog and weekly podcast, Lead to Win, are go-to resources for hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs, executives, and aspiring leaders. He has been featured by Forbes, Inc, Entrepreneur, Fast Company and Wall Street Journal. Michael and his wife of 40 years, Gail live just outside of Nashville, Tennessee. • Book: Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less• Book: The Vision Driven Leader: 10 Questions to Focus Your Efforts, Energize Your Team, and Scale Your Business• Book Website: VisionDrivenLeader.com/awesome• Website: MichaelHyatt.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —• App: Dynalist• App: Workflow• Book: "It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work" by Jason Fried• Book: "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change" by Stephen Covey• Book: “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield• Book: "Visioneering: God's Blueprint for Developing and Maintaining Vision" by Andy Stanley• Company: Thomas Nelson• Personality: Andy Stanley• Principle: Pareto Principle— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Care.com/Awesome. Save 30% on a premium membership to find the perfect caregiver for your child, parents, and home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Davina Stanley shares expert strategies for communicating with greater clarity. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why so many business presentations miss the mark. 2) The three-step “So what?” strategy. 3) The seven storyline patterns and when to use them. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep548 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAVINA — Davina Stanley has helped professionals communicate complex ideas clearly for more than 20 years. She offers a structured, ‘go to' process that helps people think through their messaging so their good ideas get the traction they deserve. She started coaching others when she joined McKinsey's Hong Kong office as a communication specialist and has continued to help professionals of all stripes across many countries since then.More recently she, along with her business partner, have published their first book The So What Strategy, which offers the seven most commonly used storyline patterns they see professionals use at work.• Davina's book: The So What Strategy• Davina's website: ClarityFirstProgram.com • Davina's program: Clarity First • Davina's Facebook: Communicating Up• Davina's LinkedIn: Davina Stanley— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Concept: The Pyramid Principle• Book: The Pyramid Principle: Logic in Writing and Thinking by Barbara Minto• Book: Possum Magic by Mem Fox• Book: Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox• Book: The Diamond Hunter by Fiona McIntosh• Book: Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael Hyatt— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Care.com/Awesome. Save 30% on a premium membership to find the perfect caregiver for your child, parents, and home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, artist and internet phenomenon Morgan Harper Nichols stops by the show. We talk about small beginnings finding inspiration in the day-to-day, hearing other people’s stories, creativity, and how her artwork reflects faith & mental health. Morgan also shares with us some brand-new poems from her new book All Along You Were Blooming: Thoughts for Boundless Living. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about freedom and structure in daily rhythms.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- episode 61 - How to Set Goals & Make Changes (feat. Susette Magana & Brandon Cook from The Desire Line)- Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael Hyatt- episode 89 - Trying Softer, Self Compassion, & Moving from Survival to Joy (feat. Aundi Kolber)Connect with Morgan on her website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest. Preorder All Along You Were Blooming on Amazon.Quotes:- “People are interested in small beginnings. People are interested in following along the story that starts from the beginning.” (tweet)- “There are people who will see what you do, and they’ll be inspired because they see themselves in that.” (tweet)- “It’s not just me and it’s not just you. We’re in this together.” (tweet)- “There’s a maker who made me to make.” (tweet)Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook!Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect with Holly on her website or Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.Ways to support CXMH:- make a pledge on Patreon and get rewards like submitting questions for upcoming interviews, a mug, sticker, t-shirt, or more!- give a one-time gift using PayPal- Do your Amazon shopping through this link- Leave us a rating & review on iTunes or Google Play- Check out our CXMH merchandise to show off your support- Listen to the Cxmhunity Spotify playlist here- Check out other episodes and find your favorites guests on our website.Intro/Outro music for this episode is ‘Fall Down’ by Rivers & Robots.

سارة الرحيمي  رائدة اعمال، مؤسسة حياه اورجانيكس، شغوفه بالإبداع و تعلم مهارات جديدة و أم لثلاثة اطفال.  موضوع الحلقة: ريادة الأعمال و خاصة المشاريع الصغيرة.  في الحلقة: تجربة بداية مشروع، العوامل اللي بتساعد، شعور الأم و هي مشغولة في العمل مع اطفالها، الإحتياج للتعلم و الإبداع و كيف يعطي دفعه للإنجاز، دائرة الأصدقاء و حاجة الإنسان انه يتكلم مع افراد يسمعوه. الكتب اللي سارة بتقرأها.  Books Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less Hardcover  Podcast Amy Porterfield شكرا  للتواصل Contact info  منال الدباغ Manal Aldabbagh  IG @manal.aldabbagh manal@manalaldabbagh.com  www.manalaldabbagh.com   تصميم الشعار  GraPhi  التدقيق الصوتي  نورة الدوسري  @nourahaldwsari

سارة الرحيمي رائدة اعمال، مؤسسة حياه اورجانيكس، شغوفه بالإبداع و تعلم مهارات جديدة و أم لثلاثة اطفال. موضوع الحلقة: ريادة الأعمال و خاصة المشاريع الصغيرة. في الحلقة: تجربة بداية مشروع، العوامل اللي بتساعد، شعور الأم و هي مشغولة في العمل مع اطفالها، الإحتياج للتعلم و الإبداع و كيف يعطي دفعه للإنجاز، دائرة الأصدقاء و حاجة الإنسان انه يتكلم مع افراد يسمعوه. الكتب اللي سارة بتقرأها. BooksBuilding a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will ListenFree to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less Hardcover Podcast Amy Porterfieldشكرا للتواصل Contact info منال الدباغ Manal Aldabbagh IG @manal.aldabbaghmanal@manalaldabbagh.com www.manalaldabbagh.com تصميم الشعار GraPhi التدقيق الصوتي نورة الدوسري @nourahaldwsari

I really enjoy reading blog posts and listening to podcasts from leaders who share some of their favorite tools and resources for productivity, running their business, or just cool apps that they use. I'm always on the hunt for better ways of doing things. Really, it's a great way to discover new tools that I want to check out or to learn to use a tool differently. Well, with that in mind, I’ve got a special treat for you. In this episode, I share fifteen of my favorite apps and tools.  I’ll cover tools for productivity and efficiency, communication and community, financial tools and data storage, plus everything in between. Some of the tools and apps I mention in this episode may not be new to you. But some of them are just so good, I had to share them with you.  And hey, maybe I'm using them in a different way than you are or maybe you've heard of them before, but you haven't tried them out yet. Either way, I think you'll find something new in this list that can make your life better or easier. Enjoy!   Show Highlights: My favorite productivity and efficiency tools, including my preferred calendar for time management and scheduling Some of my preferred communication and community tools, including Zoom (plus why I think Zoom is a great tool for international calls) Tools to help you manage social networks, like Meet Edgar which is a really robust social media management tool that makes it easy to schedule and automate content on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram The importance of protection against computer data loss, plus my favorite backup tool, Backblaze Financial tools and apps and how Freshbooks can help you organize invoices and business expenses   Resources: Grab Episode 35’s Free PDF Toolkit Productivity & Efficiency Google Calendar – my preferred calendar tool for time management and scheduling Calendly - a scheduling software that aims to save time, accelerate sales, and improve service quality. It eliminates the old school way of using email and phone tags for scheduling appointments, calls, interviews, demos, and more. Nozbe – a “productivity system” to guide people on the path to getting things done and communicating effectively.  Nozbe aims to help people work more efficiently so that they gain more time for whom and what they love. Full Focus Planner –  a physical Planner that “ends the tyranny of the never-ending to-do list by helping you focus on what matters most.” Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael Hyatt   Communication and Community: Zoom - communications software that combines phone and video conferencing for online meetings and calls, as well as webinar capabilities. LinkedIn – launched in May 2003. I joined on May 12, 2006, and I’m member number 5,852,039. LinkedIn currently has over 610 million members. How to find your LinkedIn member number Twitter / TweetDeck – Twitter was launched on March 21, 2006, and I joined Twitter on March 25, 2008. I'm  user number 14,221,435. There are now over 330 million Twitter accounts out there, and some actually belong to real people. How to find your Twitter user number How to find your old/first tweets MeetEdgar (ed.gr/vfvy3) - MeetEdgar is a social media management tool that makes it easy to schedule and automate content on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.   Computer Things and Data Storage: Evernote - Evernote is an app designed for note taking, organizing, task management, and archiving. Examples: save blog posts and articles, take notes on calls, save documents, save pictures of important documents, passwords in an encrypted file, etc. Dropbox – Offers storage of files “in the cloud,” and synchronizes my files across all of my devices. There is a free version, which I used for a year, and I now pay for the Professional plan – which is probably overkill, but for something as important as “my entire business,” it’s worth it. I pay $199.00 per year for 3 Terabytes of storage. Google Drive - a file storage and synchronization service developed by Google. Backblaze - An online backup tool that allows both PC and Mac users to back up their data to offsite data centers. It provides full protection against data loss and (most importantly) recovering all of your files in case your computer is lost, stolen, or otherwise compromised. Clean My Mac – is a Mac cleaner app that cleans and optimizes my Mac. It frees up space, uninstalls unwanted apps, speeds up my Mac, and helps me to stay malware-free.   Financial Tools: Mint – Mint is a free, safe, and simple budget tool. I use it to track my spending, savings, investments, and more. I use Mint to track my personal finances, my personal business finances, and the finances for DisruptHR – that’s three separate accounts. Freshbooks - is a cloud-based accounting application that I use to send invoices to clients. It also tracks expenses, and allows me to upload receipt copies to expenses, which then allows me to add those expenses (with copies of receipts) to my invoices. So much easier than hauling receipts back to the office, making copies, and attaching those to invoices to mail to clients. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, and if you go through them to make a purchase I’ll earn a commission. Keep in mind that I only link to products or companies because of their quality, or my personal experience with them, and not because of any commissions I receive from your purchases.   Connect with Jennifer:  Send her a message On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JenniferMcClureSpeaker On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactmakerspodcast/ On LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclure On Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenniferMcClure *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

Todd Narlinger, founder and owner of Madison & Company Properties, is a highly acclaimed, award-winning Realtor in the Denver Metro Area. He began his 25 year career as a Broker Associate with RE/MAX Masters, and in 1995 was honored as RE/MAX Masters Rookie of the Year. Since 1998, Todd has sold over $25 million dollars of real estate every year. In addition, Todd has also successfully marketed and sold new development projects including: 1 Pearl Street (One Pearl), 75 Emerson Street (Abitare), 740 Sherman (ICON 740), 195 S. Pennsylvania (ICON 195), and 1107 Elizabeth Street (ICON 1107). In the summer of 2008, Todd founded his own firm, Madison & Company Properties, a boutique firm which has grown to over 160 agents and 7 Denver metro area offices. Madison is currently ranked #6 in Denver brokerages for sales volume. Today, Todd continues to distinguish himself as Broker/Owner/Founder of Madison & Company Properties. Madison & Company Properties began with a vision for a brokerage with a collaborative, team atmosphere that provides clients with honest and knowledgeable associates and first class services. Every day, Todd works hard to maintain this top level of service among his brokers, always striving to be the best in the business. For this reason, Madison & Company Properties has earned the prestigious Denver Post Top Work Places award for the past 6 years in a row, and in the last two years Madison has won #1 mid-size companies. What You Will Learn: Todd Narlinger’s story and journey to opening a brokerage Why agents need to go back to the basics in an evolving marketplace What has changed for agents and brokers, and how to navigate those changes How Todd achieved a high level of success so quickly  The benefits and drawbacks of new technology in real estate Understanding the five sources of business Why you should consider doubling down on relationships Todd’s take on perseverance  Additional Resources: Website: https://www.madisonprops.com/ Twitter: @madisonprops Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadisonPropsDenver/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/madison-&-company-properties-ltd-/ Book Recommendation:  Shoe Dog by: Phil Knight Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by: Michael Hyatt Speakers: Reggie Rivers Larry Kendall Back to the Basics After Todd Narlinger graduated from CU, he took up an apprenticeship with his dad, a top real estate broker in the Denver Metro area. The early exposure to a network of high volume producers provided Todd with a deep-seated drive for success. He was forced to learn quickly and inspired to pull his weight in a group of veterans who were succeeding at a high level. But he also recognized real estate as a gateway to entrepreneurship, which gave him something bigger to work for.    Todd now heads Madison & Company Properties, but even at the pinnacle of his real estate career, he relies on the same fundamental skills that brought him 25 years of success. Today, he passes them on to the 160 agents on his team, because in an industry littered with distractions, you need to focus on tactics and strategies that have always worked. Go back to the basics: who knows you; who likes you; who trusts you, and who are you in the flow with? Adapt to Change As you know, I am a big advocate of the age old strategy of picking up the phone. Today, a lot of agents don’t talk or meet until they get to the closing table. Technology has helped us because document changes can be made with ease, forms can be delivered and signed online, and communication is extremely efficient. But that doesn’t mean we can neglect our relationships and let the process become an impersonal transaction. Technology is great as a supplementary tool, but you will find the greatest success by focusing on good old fashioned relationship building. Double Down on Relationships The market has changed, but the value of connection has not. Todd isn’t successful because he uses every digital marketing tool available; he is successful because he puts an unrivaled amount of time and energy into generating meaningful face-to-face connections. By no means is that easy to do, but all of you have the opportunity. Skillset, mindset, and action are the pillars of success in real estate. Double down on your relationships and go prove you’re willing to work for the results you’ve been seeking!

My guest today is a mentor and someone that I highly regard, and the message he shares falls in line with everything we talk about each week on this podcast. Michael Hyatt is a New York Times bestselling author and host of the incredible podcast, Lead to Win, and in this episode you’re going hear to all about his latest book, Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less. Stay tuned until the end of the episode, because both Michael and I are giving people who purchase and read this book some amazing bonuses! If you enjoy this episode and it inspired you in some way, I’d love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me and Michael, @jameswedmore and @michaelhyatt. Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/itunes, and thanks for your support of this show! Don’t forget to check out my new segment on Instagram called “Coaching Over Coffee” happening each Tuesday morning! I want to invite you to help contribute to this podcast by submitting a question for the Listener Question of the Week edition of The Mind Your Business Podcast. All you have to do is go to http://jameswedmore.com/QA and record a question (under 4 minutes or less) that could be featured on an upcoming episode! In the episode you’ll hear: How Michael knew that something had to change in his life, and what then sent him on a 20-year quest The lessons he’s learned about working less, and what he calls “The Hustle Fallacy” What Michael does to find the sweet spot between passion and proficiency How to determine what falls into your “Desire Zone” The way Michael plans for his year, and the rules he sets for his days off Why vision is so important – especially as your build a team His productivity process that allows him to get so much done How to get comfortable saying “No” – and the exact framework and wording you can start using today   For full show notes and links, visit: http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/podcast/289 

I bet you know how frustrating it is to wake-up for the day with plans to accomplish important tasks, only to find yourself overwhelmed and unaccomplished by the end of the day. Everyone gets 168 hours a week, but it never feels like enough, does it? And you probably know what it feels like for work to eat-up the majority of that time. In fact, many professionals today are working as much as 70 hours a week—leaving less and less for rest, recreation, family, and friends; all the things that make life great. But this is where a lot of people, me included, get hung-up. You see, most people think productivity is about finding or saving time. But it's not. It's about making our time work for us. It’s about learning how to become free to focus. And that’s the conversation we’re having today with leadership and productivity expert, Michael Hyatt. For years, Michael Hyatt struggled to balance it all. As the former chairman and CEO of one of the world’s largest publishing companies, his success came at the expense of his health and his most valuable relationships. The turnaround for him came when he realized the answer wasn’t simply to get more done. Instead, success, Michael learned, is about getting the right things done. He soon discovered how to sync his daily activities with his most important goals and priorities. And since then, his life has never been the same. In today’s conversation, Michael is going to share his groundbreaking method to become free to focus so that you will win at work and succeed at the rest of life—in your health, your relationships, your hobbies, and more. He’s going to help you redefine your goals, evaluate what's working, cut out the nonessentials, focus on the most important tasks, manage your time and energy, and build momentum for a lifetime of success. If you’re tired of the overwhelm and want to be free to focus, buckle-up, because my conversation with New York Times bestselling author, Michael Hyatt, starts right now. Key Statements Focusing on everything means focusing on nothing. You can’t focus when you’re multitasking. Your best creative ideas often arrive when you’re free to do nothing. The prerequisite to innovation is constraint. FOCO is the fear of conflict with others. FODO is the fear of disappointing others. No one ever drifted to a destination they would have chosen. Focusing on wins isn’t “pollyanna;” it’s perspective. Buy the Book Everyone gets 168 hours a week, but it never feels like enough, does it? Work gobbles up the lion's share--many professionals are working as much as 70 hours a week--leaving less and less for rest, exercise, family, and friends. You know, all those things that make life great. Most people think productivity is about finding or saving time. But it's not. It's about making our time work for us. Just imagine having free time again. It's not a pipe dream. In Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less, New York Times bestselling author Michael Hyatt reveals to readers nine proven ways to win at work so they are finally free to succeed at the rest of life--their health, relationships, hobbies, and more. He helps readers redefine their goals, evaluate what's working, cut out the nonessentials, focus on the most important tasks, manage their time and energy, and build momentum for a lifetime of success. Buy Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less now. And...claim your free bonuses here. Review “Win Today” Click here to read the ratings, or even better, please leave me a rating and review on iTunes. Your rating will help the podcast get noticed and positioned on iTunes. What Listeners Are Saying… “So great to find a podcast that is both encouraging and challenging! It is professionally produced, yet still has an informal feel like I’m hanging out with Chris… And frankly, I’d love to hang out with him! I really appreciate his heart and have been able to apply ma...

What's your biggest roadblock to productivity? Many people would say, “Interruptions and distractions! I can't get anything done because I keep getting interrupted!” If that's you, we're going to solve that problem for you right now. First, a little celebration. We are so excited that Free to Focus made 4 major, national best-seller lists! That includes number one spots at the Wall Street Journal business list and the Amazon.com list for personal time management. We're so excited! To celebrate, we're releasing a second free audio chapter in this bonus episode of Lead to Win. (The first chapter is here.) Today's episode is “Activate: Beat Interruptions and Distractions.” And we promise it'll help you slam the door on time stealers like email, social media, drop-in visitors, electronic notifications, and more. Put the techniques we reveal here into practice, and you'll be amazed at how your productivity skyrockets! Here's a peek at what's inside the episode— Learn how to limit instant communications so you can respond on your schedule. Get tips for taking control of your inbox—so others cannot use it to delegate to you. Understand the concept of “downhill work” and stop using it to avoid complex tasks. See the true cost of task switching on your productivity, and find out how to focus longer on a single task. Learn the science behind how certain types of music can boost your concentration. Gain tactics for using technology to fight technological interruptions. Use Implementation Intentions to pre-program responses to interruptions, so you never get pulled off track. We've coached thousands of people on the techniques we're giving you in this episode. And we know how powerful they are in beating distractions and boosting your focus. So here's our challenge for you. Listen to the episode, and pick one or two of these techniques to implement today. You'll be more productive than you ever thought possible! Are You Feeling the Love? If you love Lead to Win, we'd love it if you left a rating and brief review on iTunes. This is super helpful in spreading the word about this great content. If you're unsure how to leave a review, check this simple tutorial. Thanks so much! And don't forget to subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen! Don't miss a single episode of practical advice and insight. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael Hyatt LeaderScore Assessment See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What’s your biggest roadblock to productivity? Many people would say, “Interruptions and distractions! I can’t get anything done because I keep getting interrupted!” If that’s you, we’re going to solve that problem for you right now. First, a little celebration. We are so excited that Free to Focus made 4 major, national best-seller lists! That includes number one spots at the Wall Street Journal business list and the Amazon.com list for personal time management. We’re so excited! To celebrate, we’re releasing a second free audio chapter in this bonus episode of Lead to Win. (The first chapter is here.) Today’s episode is “Activate: Beat Interruptions and Distractions.” And we promise it’ll help you slam the door on time stealers like email, social media, drop-in visitors, electronic notifications, and more. Put the techniques we reveal here into practice, and you’ll be amazed at how your productivity skyrockets! Here’s a peek at what’s inside the episode— Learn how to limit instant communications so you can respond on your schedule. Get tips for taking control of your inbox—so others cannot use it to delegate to you. Understand the concept of “downhill work” and stop using it to avoid complex tasks. See the true cost of task switching on your productivity, and find out how to focus longer on a single task. Learn the science behind how certain types of music can boost your concentration. Gain tactics for using technology to fight technological interruptions. Use Implementation Intentions to pre-program responses to interruptions, so you never get pulled off track. We’ve coached thousands of people on the techniques we’re giving you in this episode. And we know how powerful they are in beating distractions and boosting your focus. So here’s our challenge for you. Listen to the episode, and pick one or two of these techniques to implement today. You’ll be more productive than you ever thought possible! Are You Feeling the Love? If you love Lead to Win, we’d love it if you left a rating and brief review on iTunes. This is super helpful in spreading the word about this great content. If you’re unsure how to leave a review, check this simple tutorial. Thanks so much! And don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen! Don’t miss a single episode of practical advice and insight. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less by Michael Hyatt LeaderScore Assessment

If you could make a single hire that would revolutionize your productivity, would you do it? Of course we all would say yes. But we've found that most leaders procrastinate when it comes to hiring an executive assistant. That's right, an EA is the most important hire you'll ever make. Having a good assistant makes you incredibly productive by taking on your low-leverage tasks and helping you channel your time and energy where you can be most effective. That creates an instant boost in productivity! But lots of us put off hiring an EA out of fear. We're afraid we can't afford it, or we'll lose control of important tasks, or there won't be enough for them to do. We're here to tell you that simply isn't true! In fact, we're so convinced that hiring an EA will skyrocket your productivity that we're devoting the entire episode to showing you how and why to do it.   Plus? We have a visit from Jim Kelly and Jamie Hess, our executive assistants, who give a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to work with us. Here's happening in this episode— We give you our top three reasons why you should hire an EA right now. We promise, you won't regret it. We each reveal the top tasks we depend on our assistants to accomplish—because we're really not good at them! You'll discover the ways having an EA boosts margin and improves family time. Jim and Jamie will tell you the number one task you need to hand off (and probably don't know it). We outline the first steps to hiring an EA, which are much easier than you'd think. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Belay Solutions “The 10 Characteristics of a Rockstar Executive Assistant” by Michael Hyatt “The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make With Executive Assistants” by Michael Hyatt Business Health Assessment Michael's New Book Is Red Hot! We just learned that Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less his spiked to #2 on the USA Today best-sellers list for business books. Claim your copy today at freetofocusbook.com. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you a Lead to Win subscriber? If not, you're missing a major opportunity to get practical, actionable advice delivered straight to your device every week. Don't miss a single episode! Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen. If you need help, click here for simple instructions. And if you're really loving the show, we'd be super-grateful if you'd also leave a review on iTunes. That'll help others find this program so they can benefit too. We read every single review too. Good, bad, or indifferent, we'd love to hear what you think. Click here to rate the podcast and leave your own review.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you could make a single hire that would revolutionize your productivity, would you do it? Of course we all would say yes. But we’ve found that most leaders procrastinate when it comes to hiring an executive assistant. That’s right, an EA is the most important hire you’ll ever make. Having a good assistant makes you incredibly productive by taking on your low-leverage tasks and helping you channel your time and energy where you can be most effective. That creates an instant boost in productivity! But lots of us put off hiring an EA out of fear. We’re afraid we can’t afford it, or we’ll lose control of important tasks, or there won’t be enough for them to do. We’re here to tell you that simply isn’t true! In fact, we’re so convinced that hiring an EA will skyrocket your productivity that we’re devoting the entire episode to showing you how and why to do it.   Plus? We have a visit from Jim Kelly and Jamie Hess, our executive assistants, who give a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work with us. Here’s happening in this episode— We give you our top three reasons why you should hire an EA right now. We promise, you won’t regret it. We each reveal the top tasks we depend on our assistants to accomplish—because we’re really not good at them! You’ll discover the ways having an EA boosts margin and improves family time. Jim and Jamie will tell you the number one task you need to hand off (and probably don’t know it). We outline the first steps to hiring an EA, which are much easier than you’d think. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Belay Solutions “The 10 Characteristics of a Rockstar Executive Assistant” by Michael Hyatt “The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make With Executive Assistants” by Michael Hyatt Business Health Assessment Michael’s New Book Is Red Hot! We just learned that Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less his spiked to #2 on the USA Today best-sellers list for business books. Claim your copy today at freetofocusbook.com. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you a Lead to Win subscriber? If not, you’re missing a major opportunity to get practical, actionable advice delivered straight to your device every week. Don’t miss a single episode! Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen. If you need help, click here for simple instructions. And if you’re really loving the show, we’d be super-grateful if you’d also leave a review on iTunes. That’ll help others find this program so they can benefit too. We read every single review too. Good, bad, or indifferent, we’d love to hear what you think. Click here to rate the podcast and leave your own review.  

Michael Hyatt (https://freetofocusbook.com) is the founder and CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company and no stranger to this podcast! His newest book is 'Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less (https://amzn.to/2If0ocK)'. In this conversation Michael and Erik discuss what the Freedom to Focus is, getting into 'The Desire Zone' and how Michael applied Cal Newport's new book Digital Minimalism to eliminate distractions from his smartphone. Mentioned in this episode: Backblaze - Get a Free 15 Day Trial! (http://backblaze.com/beyond) Blinkist - Get a Free 7 Day Trial! (http://blinkist.com/beyond) Free to Focus (https://amzn.to/2If0ocK)

As entrepreneurs, we’re driven by our passion and ideas. There is never a lack of projects and things that need to get done. Even worse, we often jump from one task to the next as we try to get caught up with our endless list. Does it seem like you never have enough time in the day to get the important stuff done? Are you frantically trying to whittle down that endless list? We all get caught up in this cycle. That’s why I’m so excited to have Michael Hyatt back on the show. Michael says: “It's almost impossible to accomplish anything significant when you're racing through an endless litany of tasks and emergencies. And yet, this is how many of us spend our days, our weeks, months, years, sometimes our entire lives.” Michael operated like this for years when he was an overworked and stressed executive at Thomas Nelson Publishers. Michael, now on the other side of this unsustainable and unhealthy work pattern, has cracked the code on a system of productivity and focus that is designed to help you avoid burnout in your business.   Michael was tired of working harder and accomplishing less. It’s FOCUS that drives our businesses and our personal lives. In this episode, Michael shares the principles from his new book Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less, so we can accomplish what matters.   The Free to Focus System: [07:34] Productivity is really about freedom. Freedom is a BIG reason people get into business. The book covers four freedoms: The freedom to focus. We need sustained focus and concentration. The freedom to be present. This is the freedom to be 100% present with whoever you are with. The freedom to be spontaneous, and the freedom to do nothing. [12:12] There are also three phases to Freedom to Focus. They are Stop, Cut, and Act. The first three chapters focus on Stop. First, you need to formulate a vision of a more productive future. Then evaluate the work you are doing using the freedom compass. And always rejuvenate and take time for self-care. Formulate, evaluate, and rejuvenate. [14:22] Using the Freedom Compass: True North is where passion and proficiency come together. South is the drudgery zone. Things your not passionate about or proficient in. East is the disinterest zone. Things you are good at but not passionate about. West is the distraction zone. Things you enjoy doing but aren’t good at. [18:11] Things on your freedom compass that you love and are good at are in your desire zone. This is where you should focus the bulk of your energy. Eliminate, automate, or delegate everything that's not in the desire zone. [30:41] Michael plays mythbuster to the objections that entrepreneurs have about delegation. Hiring a VA enables you to repurpose time for more valuable activities. [35:46] Act also has three steps. They are consolidate, designate, and activate. To consolidate avoid context switching and batch activities. [38:53] Designate is designing your year by identifying three goals for your quarter, week, and each day. Imagine how powerful your days would be if you accomplish three important things on a daily basis. [43:00] Activate is about managing the interruptions. Check in before going into a deep work session, so you won't be interrupted. Turn off notifications. Let technology serve you. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I’d be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in an read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! Links mentioned in this episode: MIchael Hyatt Lead to Win Thomas Nelson #101: How to Intentionally Design the Life You Want with Michael Hyatt Achieve Conference Warren Buffett The Power of a Positive No BELAY Priority VA Your Best Year Ever Full Focus Planner Jason Fried Digital Minimalism Freedom App Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less Girl, Stop Apologizing

We are so excited to announce the release of my (Michael's) latest book, Free to Focus: A Total PRoductivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less! In fact, we're having a party! You can read the first chapter of Free to Focus here. Here's what's happening inside the episode— We outline the 3-part system of productivity: Stop, Cut, Act. We tell what makes this system different from the many other task- and time-management approaches. You'll hear from actual users of the Free to Focus method, who talk about the transformation it made in their lives and businesses. We show you the surprising power of getting more done by focusing on just three tasks per day. You'll hear how to claim up to $798-worth of free bonuses by ordering the book this week. We announce the winners of our free giveaway of all Michael's books from among  those who shared this podcast on social media last week. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Free to Focus: A Total PRoductivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less Free bonuses for buying Free to Focus by April 13. Read a chapter of Free to Focus Michael's Instagram Megan's Instagram Subscribe & Review in iTunes If haven't yet subscribed to our podcast in iTunes, do it today. You'll get practical, actionable advice delivered straight to your device every week. Don't miss a single episode! Click here now to subscribe in iTunes. We'd be super-grateful if you'd also leave a review on iTunes. That'll help others find this program so they can benefit too. We read every single review too. Good, bad, or indifferent, we'd love to hear what you think. Click here to rate the podcast and leave your own review. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are so excited to announce the release of my (Michael’s) latest book, Free to Focus: A Total PRoductivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less! In fact, we’re having a party! You can read the first chapter of Free to Focus here. Here’s what’s happening inside the episode— We outline the 3-part system of productivity: Stop, Cut, Act. We tell what makes this system different from the many other task- and time-management approaches. You’ll hear from actual users of the Free to Focus method, who talk about the transformation it made in their lives and businesses. We show you the surprising power of getting more done by focusing on just three tasks per day. You’ll hear how to claim up to $798-worth of free bonuses by ordering the book this week. We announce the winners of our free giveaway of all Michael’s books from among  those who shared this podcast on social media last week. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Free to Focus: A Total PRoductivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less Free bonuses for buying Free to Focus by April 13. Read a chapter of Free to Focus Michael’s Instagram Megan’s Instagram Subscribe & Review in iTunes If haven’t yet subscribed to our podcast in iTunes, do it today. You’ll get practical, actionable advice delivered straight to your device every week. Don’t miss a single episode! Click here now to subscribe in iTunes. We’d be super-grateful if you’d also leave a review on iTunes. That’ll help others find this program so they can benefit too. We read every single review too. Good, bad, or indifferent, we’d love to hear what you think. Click here to rate the podcast and leave your own review.

What's your biggest distraction? Be honest! For us, there's no question about it—our biggest distraction is ourselves. Too often, we find ourselves responding to text messages or jumping from low-priority task to another instead of tackling more demanding work. Well today, we're going to show you how to beat distractions and make yourself more productive than ever! Research shows that the typical worker is interrupted about every three minutes! Worse, we often distract ourselves by checking social media or surfing the web. All those “little” breaks undermine your productivity. Today, we'll tell you how to— Silence the noise (literally) that interrupts your focus. Gently but firmly discourage drop-in visitors from breaking your concentration. Use technology to fight technology, which so often interrupts your work. Increase your frustration tolerance so resist the temptation to bail on a task. Heighten your focus with music scientifically proven to help you concentrate. Use social cues to signal your unavailability for a “quick question.” Wean yourself off of dopamine, brain chemical that produces a momentary high when checking messages. This episode is sponsored by my (Michael's) new book, Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less. This proven system has helped thousands of people end the overwhelm and regain their margin at work and at home. You can pre-order the book now and claim a ton of exclusive bonuses. The bonuses are for a limited time, so order now. Subscribe & Review in iTunes If haven't yet subscribed to our podcast in iTunes, do it today. You'll get practical, actionable advice delivered straight to your device every week. Don't miss a single episode! Click here now to subscribe in iTunes. We'd be super-grateful if you'd also leave a review on iTunes. That'll help others find this program so they can benefit too. We read every single review too. Good, bad, or indifferent, we'd love to hear what you think. Click here to rate the podcast and leave your own review. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Freedom app Google Voice Focusatwill.com “4 Ways to Turn Off Annoying Notifications on Your Android Phone or iPhone” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What’s your biggest distraction? Be honest! For us, there’s no question about it—our biggest distraction is ourselves. Too often, we find ourselves responding to text messages or jumping from low-priority task to another instead of tackling more demanding work. Well today, we’re going to show you how to beat distractions and make yourself more productive than ever! Research shows that the typical worker is interrupted about every three minutes! Worse, we often distract ourselves by checking social media or surfing the web. All those “little” breaks undermine your productivity. Today, we’ll tell you how to— Silence the noise (literally) that interrupts your focus. Gently but firmly discourage drop-in visitors from breaking your concentration. Use technology to fight technology, which so often interrupts your work. Increase your frustration tolerance so resist the temptation to bail on a task. Heighten your focus with music scientifically proven to help you concentrate. Use social cues to signal your unavailability for a “quick question.” Wean yourself off of dopamine, brain chemical that produces a momentary high when checking messages. This episode is sponsored by my (Michael’s) new book, Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less. This proven system has helped thousands of people end the overwhelm and regain their margin at work and at home. You can pre-order the book now and claim a ton of exclusive bonuses. The bonuses are for a limited time, so order now. Subscribe & Review in iTunes If haven’t yet subscribed to our podcast in iTunes, do it today. You’ll get practical, actionable advice delivered straight to your device every week. Don’t miss a single episode! Click here now to subscribe in iTunes. We’d be super-grateful if you’d also leave a review on iTunes. That’ll help others find this program so they can benefit too. We read every single review too. Good, bad, or indifferent, we’d love to hear what you think. Click here to rate the podcast and leave your own review. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Freedom app Google Voice Focusatwill.com “4 Ways to Turn Off Annoying Notifications on Your Android Phone or iPhone”

What's the true state of your business? We're convinced most leaders don't have a good grasp on that question. But you can! In this episode, we conduct a live coaching call with Andy Bond, a business owner from Chattanooga, Tenn. Andy recently took our Business Health Assessment, and we walked through his results and gave some pointers on Vision, Focus, Team, and Self-Leadership. This was a blast! We had a great conversation and dug into some of the key areas where nearly every business needs to grow. By the way, you can take the Business Health Assessment for yourself right now. It's free and only takes a few minutes. We guarantee you'll gain greater clarity on the state of your business. In this episode, we offered some practical next steps in these areas: How to align your business with your vision for your personal and family life. How to align your team around your vision for the company. How to regain focus after a busy season in your business. Why it's vital to prune your business, even when it's growing. How to attract and keep A-level players. How to scale your own effectiveness. How to delegate effectively. Andy reported that he gained a lot of clarity from this call, and we know you will too. This episode is sponsored by my (Michael's) new book, Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less. This proven system has helped thousands of people end the overwhelm and regain their margin at work and at home. You can pre-order the book now and claim a ton of exclusive bonuses. The bonuses are for a limited time, so order now. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Andy Bond on LinkedIn Andy's business, the Lea Team. Business Accelerator Business Health Assessment Free to Focus, Michael's latest book “Vision Leaks” article by Andy Stanley “How Steve Jobs Saved Apple,” on the need for pruning a business Tell Michael & Megan What You Think There's still time to take our brand-new listener survey. We want your feedback to keep making this show practical and enjoyable for you. You can take the survey right now. It'll just take a few minutes and it's totally anonymous. Don't wait, because we're going to close the survey in a few days. Give Your Feedback Now   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What’s the true state of your business? We’re convinced most leaders don’t have a good grasp on that question. But you can! In this episode, we conduct a live coaching call with Andy Bond, a business owner from Chattanooga, Tenn. Andy recently took our Business Health Assessment, and we walked through his results and gave some pointers on Vision, Focus, Team, and Self-Leadership. This was a blast! We had a great conversation and dug into some of the key areas where nearly every business needs to grow. By the way, you can take the Business Health Assessment for yourself right now. It’s free and only takes a few minutes. We guarantee you’ll gain greater clarity on the state of your business. In this episode, we offered some practical next steps in these areas: How to align your business with your vision for your personal and family life. How to align your team around your vision for the company. How to regain focus after a busy season in your business. Why it’s vital to prune your business, even when it’s growing. How to attract and keep A-level players. How to scale your own effectiveness. How to delegate effectively. Andy reported that he gained a lot of clarity from this call, and we know you will too. This episode is sponsored by my (Michael’s) new book, Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less. This proven system has helped thousands of people end the overwhelm and regain their margin at work and at home. You can pre-order the book now and claim a ton of exclusive bonuses. The bonuses are for a limited time, so order now. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Andy Bond on LinkedIn Andy’s business, the Lea Team. Business Accelerator Business Health Assessment Free to Focus, Michael’s latest book “Vision Leaks” article by Andy Stanley “How Steve Jobs Saved Apple,” on the need for pruning a business Tell Michael & Megan What You Think There’s still time to take our brand-new listener survey. We want your feedback to keep making this show practical and enjoyable for you. You can take the survey right now. It’ll just take a few minutes and it’s totally anonymous. Don’t wait, because we’re going to close the survey in a few days. Give Your Feedback Now