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Enhancing Legacy: Modern Strategies for Business Success - a Business Valuation PodcastHi, welcome to ValuationPodcast.com, a podcast about valuation and all things negotiation. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a valuation expert and divorce financial mediator in St. Louis, Missouri. Today we're going to talk about Enhancing Legacy, Modern Strategies for Business Success with Philip Hogan. He's the President of Signing Services of America, LLC. It's a nationwide notary signing service company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. So Philip and his team are really disrupting the notary signing industry by embracing creativity, understanding their clients at a deeper level, and providing free weekly notary training sessions. Phillip Hogan is the Founder and CEO of Signing Services of America, LLC, a nationwide notary signing service company with a robust database of attorneys and CFPB-compliant notary signing agents. Auto, escrow, law firms, and title insurance companies have enormous pressure to prepare and close their loans on time. Phillip recognized the need for virtual partners able to schedule and manage remote signings in a beneficial, convenient manner. Today, with more than 65,000 signing agents in his database, Phillip has created a company dedicated to excellence, creativity, and long-lasting relationships.Podcast takeaways:Industry Disruption: Philip Hogan transformed his traditional notary service into a nationwide, technology-driven company by creatively meeting client needs.Focus on Operations: Initial business success was achieved by prioritizing operational efficiency and scalability to manage high-volume clients effectively.Employee Engagement: Implementing training programs and recognition initiatives like the Notary of the Month has boosted employee satisfaction and service quality.Building Community: Strengthening community ties and maintaining clear communication with staff and clients has enhanced service reliability and trust.Targeted Marketing: Hogan's marketing strategies focus on specific sectors, using tailored messages to build a strong national presence and stand out in a competitive market.Melissa GraggCVA, MAFF, CDFA  Expert testimony for financial and valuation issues  Bridge Valuation Partners, LLC  melissa@bridgevaluation.com  http://www.BridgeValuation.com  http://www.ValuationPodcast.com  http://www.MediatorPodcast.com  https://www.valuationmediation.com  https://www.thedivorceallies.com/Cell: (314) 541-8163Phillip Hogansigningservicesofamerica.comlinkedin.com/in/philliphoganinstagram.com/signingservicesofamericabusiness valuation,valuation expert,valuation expert near me,business valuator,business valuation expert,business valuation near me,business valuator missouri,business worth evaluation,certified valuation analyst,business evaluation,notary signing services,notary near me,online notary,online notary services,notary services near me,quick notary,quick notary service,online notary near meSupport the show

Listen to episode 286 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast, in which Neil chatted with Bob McKamey, Co-Founder and Managing Director, UnCommon Thinking. 91 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Posted by Neil Horowitz Follow me on Twitter @njh287   Check out my LinkedIn articles

Today we discuss how the traditional B2B sales and marketing approach is becoming obsolete as we chat with author Ray Hartjen. This episode guarantees a wealth of insights into the ever-evolving world of B2B sales and marketing, driven by the digital-first expectations of modern buyers. Ray shares his expertise on how companies can transform their strategies to cater to today's empowered B2B buyers who crave seamless, B2C-like experiences. Learn why outdated tactics like cold calls and gated content are losing their edge and how embracing transparent pricing can position your business ahead of the competition.As we unpack the shift in B2B buyer behavior, Ray highlights the rise of AI-driven processes and the preferences of digital-native generations for real-time information. This conversation is a must-listen for those ready to reimagine their marketing plays and enhance buyer experiences.Visit Ray's web site and check out his bookSend us a Text Message, give feedback on the episode, suggest a guest or topicVisit the Remarkable Marketing Podcast website to see all our episodes.Visit the Remarkable Marketing Podcast on YouTube Remarkable Marketing Podcast Highlights on InstagramEric Eden on LinkedIn

In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, we delve into the pressing challenges law enforcement agencies face in attracting and retaining qualified personnel. With a nationwide staffing crisis exacerbated by recent events, it's crucial to explore innovative strategies that departments are implementing to build their ranks effectively. Modernizing Hiring Processes: Streamlining application procedures to reduce delays and enhance candidate experience. Incorporating technology to facilitate virtual interviews and assessments. Enhancing Officer Wellness (Amazon Affiliate) Programs: Implementing comprehensive mental health support and wellness initiatives. Offering resources to manage job-related stress and prevent burnout. Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Adjusting salary structures to remain competitive in the current job market. Providing additional incentives such as signing bonuses and educational benefits. Community Engagement and Diversity Initiatives: Developing outreach programs to attract candidates from diverse backgrounds. Building trust within communities to encourage local recruitment. Career Development and Advancement Opportunities: Creating clear pathways for career progression and specialization. Offering continuous training and professional development programs. Join us as we explore these strategies and resources to understand how law enforcement agencies can effectively navigate the complexities of recruitment and retention in today's environment.   Secure your firearm with my buy one get one free affiliate code from STOPBOX http://stopboxusa.com/LEOWARRIORS All viewpoints discussed in this episode are for entertainment purposes only and are simply our opinions based off of our own experience, background and education. Want to be a guest on Tactical Living? Send Ashlie Walton a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1594754484675x841981803913560400 #policepodcast #policeofficer #leowarriors #thinbluelineusa #firstresponder #lawenforcementpodcast #LawEnforcement #LEOWarriors #rookiecop #policerecruit    ⩥ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⩤ https://geni.us/wAtlvPu     CLICK HERE for Amazon's Today's Deals on TACTICAL GEAR: https://geni.us/KmvaOVM (Affiliate Link) (Ad) Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something by clicking on one of our links, we'll receive a small commission.   CLICK HERE to join our free Police, Fire, Military and Families Facebook Group: https://geni.us/YM5tsB   Check out our website and learn more about how you can work with LEO Warriors by going to: https://www.leowarriors.com/   Like what you hear? We are honored. Drop a review and subscribe to our show.    The Tactical Living Podcast is owned by LEO Warriors, LLC. None of the content presented may be copied, repurposed or used without the owner's prior consent.   For PR, speaking requests and other networking opportunities, contact LEO Warriors: EMAIL: ashliewalton555@gmail.com. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 400115 Hesperia, Ca. 92340 ASHLIE'S FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/police.fire.lawenforcement   ➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤ This episode is NOT sponsored.   

how rebranding, remote work, blogging, and smart pricing strategies can drive growth, build connections, and unlock new opportunities. From Old Spice's transformation to Waymo's driverless cars, learn valuable lessons from modern business and everyday experiences.

Send us a textLeadership and Modern Strategies in Salon ManagementIn this episode, Jen and Todd explore the multifaceted challenges and strategies in the salon industry. They begin by discussing the personal and emotional aspects of parenting related to a sixth-grade trip and transition into the importance of leadership and personalized education in professional settings. There's an emphasis on providing flexible schedules and maintaining work-life balance, particularly during the holiday season. They delve into the role of technology in enhancing salon operations, including software to improve efficiency and eco-friendly practices to minimize chemical waste. The episode also highlights the significance of understanding and explaining sustainable practices to staff for better buy-in. Jen and Todd stress recognizing and appreciating each team member's contributions, the need for continuous growth opportunities, and the role of modern marketing strategies. They also discuss the benefits of social media engagement and alternative content creation methods like blogging. Cleanliness, decluttering, and selecting cohesive product lines are pivotal to creating a positive salon environment. The overarching message is continuous improvement.00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties01:23 Emotional Week: Personal Stories03:21 Leadership and Staff Development05:34 Importance of Education in the Hair Industry08:59 Flexible Schedules and Work-Life Balance14:56 Embracing Technology in Salons17:34 Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Practices20:08 Communicating the 'Why' to Your Team21:50 Breaking Down the Dollar: Visual Aids for Financial Understanding23:25 Creating a Supportive Work Environment26:15 The Importance of Opportunity and Growth27:54 Modern Marketing: The Key to Attracting Clients35:00 High-Quality Products and Cohesive Branding38:37 Closing Thoughts and Final AdviceLinks and Stuff:Our (weekly) Email ListFind more of our things:InstagramHello Hair Pro Website

In this episode, Dr. Paul Bedford dives into the generational differences shaping the fitness industry's recruitment and retention strategies, highlighting the impact of younger workers' tendency towards role-hopping and entrepreneurial pursuits. He reflects on how his unique background in nightclubs has influenced his approach to customer and staff experiences, and discusses the potential of older generations in the workforce. The conversation also explores the influence of technology on job roles, offering practical examples and comparisons between Millennial and Gen Z behaviors, while speculating on the future of fitness training and the role of AI in modern workplaces. https://goteamup.com/  https://podcastcollective.io/  

Ian Altman shares strategies for optimizing trade show experiences. He emphasizes setting objectives, identifying key attendees, and tailoring booth design and messaging to address attendees' problems. Altman advises against collecting numerous business cards and instead, engaging in meaningful conversations that address the attendees' needs. By prioritizing the attendees' problems, organizations can achieve better results from trade shows.Action ItemsUpdate booth design and messaging to focus on top problems solvedReach out in advance to known attendees to discuss trendsSchedule follow-up calls with interested prospects to qualify for fitAnalyze leads captured to prioritize the subset of folks for in-depth discussionsNext stepsSet up a time to meet with interested attendees after the trade show.Schedule a call the week after the trade show with attendees who expressed interest.No specific individuals were assigned responsibility for follow-ups.OutlineFocus on specific objectives and goals for trade shows to ensure the best results.Engage prospects with industry trends and initiatives to build meaningful connections.Focus booth design and messaging on problems solved, not products offered.Ask attendees what inspired them to stop by, then tailor the demo to their needs.Ian Altman: Focus on solving problems, not selling products.Identify ideal clients, gauge interest, and schedule follow-up.Avoid demos and ask open-ended questions to understand problems.

In this episode of the Construction Genius Podcast, we try to look beyond the surface of the hiring process, where people get into trouble for certain beliefs that hold no validity in modern times. We make sure you get a thorough knowledge of the process of hiring with the newest technologies with Paul Sanneman. Paul Sanneman is the founder of Dream Business Coaching, Contractor Staffing Source, and Residential Contractor Services Group. Paul has been in the construction industry for over 40 years, during which time he has started multiple business coaching firms and provided consulting services to over 400 others. Paul believes that residential contractors are the most interesting and ethical business owners, which is why he is committed to working with them. He is committed to helping them form successful teams so they can generate more revenue faster and enjoy themselves more. Paul has dedicated his life to coaching, which he believes is one of the most important relationships for a business owner. Throughout the episode, Paul shares his insights on the six myths of hiring, why it is important not to delve into those myths, why it could be a mistake only to hire within your industry, and how people get into trouble by hiring fast and firing slow. Further, into the conversation, Paul explains the steps of a recruiting process, what kind of impression it gives to your company when you acknowledge the applicants for a position in your organization, and how assessment can help you understand if a potential employee shares the same values with the company.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS [04.14] The myths of hiring. [08.55] The importance of keeping your compensation leveled up.  [11.35] Why recruiting within the construction industry could be a mistake. [16.14] Hire fast, fire slow. [20.32] Recruiting is not a project, it's a process.  [25.07] The steps of a hiring process.  [29.13] The importance of replying fast for the hiring applications. [35.08] How assessments can confirm if a potential employee has matched values with your organization. [39.34] Reference check and background check.   KEY TAKEAWAYS You should be hiring all the time. Not only when you need somebody. The skill of building teams will make you a great company. You should keep your compensation to your employees at market value. Hiring only from the construction industry can be a mistake.  One employee who does not match your corporate values can destroy the culture within your organization.   Are people problems eroding your company's profits? Discover proven strategies to lead, strategize, and sell effectively, ensuring your projects stay profitable. Elevate your construction business by purchasing Construction Genius: Effective, Hands-On, Practical, Simple, No-BS Leadership, Strategy, Sales, and Marketing Advice for Construction Companies today and turn your people problems into profit!: https://www.amazon.com/Construction-Genius-Effective-Hands-Leadership/dp/B0BHTRDY1T/ Is an executive or leader in your company struggling? Reach out to Eric to discuss how his transformative executive approach can help. Schedule a 10 minute call with Eric today to learn more: 10minuteswitheric.youcanbook.me   RESOURCES Connect with Paul LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/paul-sanneman/  Website - contractorstaffingsource.com/  Email: paul@paulsanneman.com Phone: 415-499-9906  

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Guest: TJ Saint, Birmingham Squadron G-League Head CoachIn this week's coaching conversation, Birmingham Squadron G-League head coach T.J. Saint joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on his playbook and modern strategies and concepts.Saint's professional coaching journey started in 2014 when he served as the video coordinator for the Detroit Pistons. He remained with the Pistons until 2018 gaining valuable insights into the NBA game. Following his departure from the Pistons, Saint went to the University of Georgia where he held the position of Director of Basketball Strategy for the Men's Basketball team during the 2018-19 season.Saint then spent three seasons honing his coaching skills with the New Orleans Pelicans' G League affiliates. He started as an assistant coach (2019-20) before being promoted to associate head coach (2020-22). His dedication and hard work culminated in his well-deserved appointment as head coach of the Birmingham Squadron in 2022. Saint's 2023-24 Squadron team was the #1 ranked offense in the regular season, and the 4th all-time regular season offense in the history of the G-League.Saint attended Belmont University, where he completed his bachelor's degree in business development. During his time at Belmont, he also served as a student assistant coach with the men's basketball team from 2009 to 2011. His experience at Belmont laid a strong foundation for his coaching career, combining academic achievement with practical coaching experience.Saint later pursued a Master's degree in effective teaching and leadership at Butler University. While at Butler, he worked as a graduate assistant coach, further honing his coaching skills and expanding his understanding of leadership in sports.Breakdown1:00 - Coachikng Strategies and Culture2:00 - Creating Team Identity5:30 - Positive Reinforcement9:00 - Basketball Coaching Strategies15:30 - Confrontational Drives19:00 - Alternating the Current22:30 - Spacing29:30 - Blitzing and Pick and Roll Coverage32:30 - Defensive Tactics35:00 - Pick and Roll Reads41:30 - Hang and Hostage Dribbles44:30 - Late Sprays and Monkey in the Middle48:00 - Play Calling55:30 - Angle Shot59:00 - Chase Five and Euro1:03:00 - Offense Strategies and Plays1:09:30 - Dribble Drive Motion1:12:30 - Single Side Tag and Small Ball1:16:00 - Use of Flares and Back Screens1:23:00 - His Coaching Philosophy and Experience1:27:00 - ConclusionTJ Saint's Bio:Bio/Website: https://georgiadogs.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/t-j-saint/2505Twitter: https://x.com/tjsaint4Chris Oliver / Basketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics:

In this episode of Building Great Sales Teams, Doug interviews Kyan Frith, CEO of KV Impact Consulting LLC, who co-owns the business with his wife, Victoria. Kyan shares his journey from the UK to the US, driven by personal and professional motivations. He discusses his expertise in business turnarounds, IT governance, and CFO consulting. Kyan emphasizes the importance of client acquisition strategies, effective networking, and leveraging his UK background to connect with clients in the US. The conversation delves into the importance of tracking key business metrics like dollars, absolutes, and dates to drive decision-making and profitability. Kyan also touches on his passion for empowering businesses to achieve their potential and his long-term vision for creating lasting impact through his consulting work.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Building Great Sales Teams00:40 Meet Kyan Frith: From UK to US01:52 Journey to San Antonio03:47 Starting a Consulting Business in the US05:44 Client Acquisition Strategies07:11 Challenges and Opportunities in Consulting13:25 The 100K Challenge: Finding Hidden Revenue16:44 Modern Strategies for Business Growth21:52 Building a Turnaround Team22:53 The Power of ERP Solutions24:06 Key Business Metrics to Track27:39 The Importance of Financial Oversight32:42 Challenges in the Finance and Bookkeeping Industry36:02 Effective Consulting Strategies41:03 Defining Legacy and ImpactYou can connect with Kyan Frith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyan-frith/kyan@kvimpact.com Thank you for supporting Building Great Sales Teams! If you want to learn more about our host Doug Mitchell or get free BGST resources go to www.salesprogrambuilder.comAnd don't forget to visit us on Apple Podcasts to leave a review and let us know what you think! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the evolving landscape of 401(k) plans and exploring how modern strategies are reshaping retirement. Much like how "Xerox" and "Kleenex" have become synonymous with photocopies and tissues, the term "401(k)" often carries a generic, misunderstood connotation. But fear not, we're here to unravel the complexities and shed light on new innovations that promise to reinvent your retirement experience.

Ever found yourself sweating bullets over a simple office presentation or felt your heart racing from just the thought of a looming deadline? That's your fight, flight, or freeze response in action, and I'm here to guide you through the labyrinth of our instinctual survival mechanisms. In a revealing discussion, I dissect how the amygdala and hypothalamus trigger a hormonal cascade that primes our bodies for battle or bolt, even in today's high-stress, low-danger world. I'll probe the effects of adrenaline and cortisol on our brains and bodies, and I'll offer up personal tales and tactics for keeping these ancient alarm bells in check.As we navigate the stormy waters of modern stress, I'll chart a course towards calmer seas with practical lifestyle tweaks and the art of saying no. You'll learn how the simple act of setting boundaries and embracing a healthier diet, like my own journey away from flour and sugar, can turn the tide against stress. Plus, I'll unlock the power of incremental change and the monumental difference it can make with the guidance of mental health professionals. This voyage is about finding your footing when stress threatens to capsize your sanity, and I'm here to share the life-raft of strategies that have helped not just myself but many others to stay afloat.Support the show12-week plan: Establishing the 5 Pillars of Wellness - How you can improve your life in each area. You can sign up for your initial consult at my Calendly link here: https://calendly.com/toddtalksllc/initialconsult You can reach me anytime at email: tandrewsen.monat@gmail.comInstagram @toddtalks_ig

In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of B2B social selling, guided by the expertise of co-hosts Tom Burton, Carson Heady and Brandon Lee. We delve into a range of topics, from Microsoft's advanced sales techniques to strategies for thriving in the entrepreneurial arena. Our discussion is aimed at equipping you with contemporary, effective sales tactics and teaching you how to adeptly handle unforeseen challenges, such as guest rescheduling.A significant focus of this episode is on transforming LinkedIn interactions into tangible business opportunities. We move beyond mere content posting to discuss how to effectively optimize your LinkedIn profile to attract potential clients. We also explore strategies for engaging with influencers through meaningful commentary and how to turn your feed into a dynamic platform for networking and discussion.Further, we discuss the utilization of tools like Sales Navigator and chat GPT for enhancing thought leadership and relationship building. These techniques are presented as modern alternatives to traditional cold outreach methods, offering a more effective way to connect with prospects.As the episode concludes, we provide a comprehensive guide for leading your buyer through their decision-making process. We discuss the importance of content in this context and reveal how AI is revolutionizing content creation, even for smaller teams with ambitious goals.

In this episode, I will break down the latest strategies for social media and network marketing as things are constantly changing! Stay up to date!Give Coach Brian Fryer and I a follow on our new Instagram teaching you how to MONETIZE your social media! https://instagram.com/thesocialmediamoneymachine?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Ready to transform crisis into opportunity? In this episode, we promise to arm you with practical strategies and cutting-edge tools to navigate the choppy waters of crisis management in contact centers. We use our insights and experiences to illuminate the potential of modern Customer Experience tools to mitigate such crises. With our guidance, you'll learn about setting up minimalistic self-service websites, deploying AI chatbots to deliver vital information, and strategizing to handle customer complaints effectively. We don't stop there! Harnessing social media during crisis communications can significantly make a difference. Listen as we unfold various social media strategies, right from TikTok Lives, Q&A sessions, to effective email campaigns. We also delve into the mechanics of adjusting IVR systems, routing calls to BPOs, and utilizing analytics. We shine light on the importance of maintaining consistent messaging for an enhanced customer experience. By the end, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to not just survive a crisis, but to leverage it for growth. So sit back, and let's change the game of crisis management together!We're gearing up to launch OttoQA, the game-changing QA automation tailored for smaller contact centers. But here's the twist — we want you in our inner circle before anyone else. Sign up at ottoqa.com with your email, and you'll dive deep into our exclusive Discord, join insightful industry AMAs, and be first in line for beta testing when Otto rolls out. Be part of our pre-launch excitement and help shape the next big thing in QA!Follow Tom: @tlaird_expiviaJoin our Facebook Call Center Community: www.facebook.com/callcentergeekConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlairdexpivia/Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@callcenter_geekLinkedin Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9041993/Watch us: Advice from a Call Center Geek Youtube Channel

Podcast Episode 156 of the Make Each Click Count Podcast features Chris Sullivan, the co-founder and executive technical director at Kworq. He co-founded Kworq because they found that the narrative and emotion was slowly being drained out of advertising and replaced with buzzword-y technology. Chris discusses establishing brand identity that should ideally begin from day one, but the extent of development depends on factors such as market exploration and customer feedback. He shares how to avoid the mistake of imitating the companies' competitors .Join Andy and Chris as they talk about the necessity of having clear and intuitive navigation on a website to avoid confusing customers. They also empasize how social media plays a crucial role in establishing a brand's voice and connecting with the younger generation.Episode Action Items:To find more information about Chris and Kworq, email:hello@kworq.com and newbiz@kworq.comABOUT THE HOST:Andy Splichal is the World's Foremost Expert on Ecommerce Growth Strategies. He is the acclaimed author of the Make Each Click Count Book Series, the Founder & Managing Partner of True Online Presence, and the Founder of Make Each Click Count University. Andy was named to The Best of Los Angeles Award's Most Fascinating 100 List in both 2020 and 2021.New episodes of the Make Each Click Count Podcast, are released each Friday and can be found on Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and www.makeeachclickcount.com.

In this episode of the Wellward Way Podcast, Dr. Danesh, Dr. Escaloni, and psychologist Megan Begley review depression and suicide, why it's important to normalize conversation around this topic, and what cutting edge strategies are showing great promise to help pull people upward towards a better place

What is the perfect length for a podcast? Audience attention span in general is anywhere from 7 minutes to 20 minutes, but rarely more. The 7-minute attention span stat (for any medium, including a speech) comes from 100 Things Every Presenter Needs To Know About People by Susan Weinschenk. However, according to WeEditPodcasts, the attention we give podcasts is like the attention we give lectures, which is about 20 minutes. Plus, hear results of a poll conducted amongst you (my listeners) about the length of this show. (Got it, you don't love 1-minute episodes.) Join me at Jolt Conference in May: "One of the Best Financial Advisor Conferences to Choose from in 2022" via Michael Kitces. At Jolt: learn how to build and engage your audience at "Modern Strategies for Maximum Reach and Impact" on 5/5. I'll be speaking alongside some of the best in marketing and voice. My panel includes Taylor Schulte, CFP®, Alex Cavalieri, Matt Halloran, Influence Accelerator, and David Armstrong. Stacked. Listen for a promo code to register at joltconference.com! May 4-6, 2022 in Las Vegas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THIS EPISODE: THE FUTURE OF HAPPINESS: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era  Book Summary  For the full summary visit  www.andreaseydel.com  __________ No time to read? No worries, I got you!! LIVE LIFE HAPPY: THE UNCONVENTIONAL BOOK CLUB FOR BUSY PEOPLE with Andrea Seydel  __________ Welcome, If you love books as much as I do, you will love the content I create! No time to read, but love learning? Don't worry; I have your back. I am book obsessed (to say the least),  I believe that Books Change Lives!  Head over to my WEBSITE to gain access to hundreds of Book Summaries!   My BOOK VAULT is available so you can start putting knowledge into action right away...   LET'S CONNECT:  Live Life Happy with Andrea Seydel  https://linktr.ee/Andreaseydel Have you subscribed, left a comment or reviewed yet? I put a lot of love and energy into my content. I would really appreciate it if you could support me by hitting Subscribe, Commenting on what you think, and providing any feedback with an honest Review. Your support wouldn't take long and can help grow the show!!  SO MANY BOOKS, SO LITTLE TIME! Hugs!  Andrea  P.S Join my list to gain access to hundreds of book summaries! P.P.S. If you want to give birth to a book, but you don't know-how or simply are having troubles with where to start turning your hard-earned knowledge into book form, I am your gal! I know how to help you painlessly give birth to your book and get it published. They don't call me the Book Doula for anything!~ Let me help you map out your book plan in a FREE discovery call today!   

Learn how to build strong brands using modern strategies and stories with the author of Building Strong Brands, Aaker on Branding and Brand Leadership, David Aaker.

Learn how to build strong brands using modern strategies and stories with the author of Building Strong Brands, Aaker on Branding and Brand Leadership, David Aaker. 

Removing the departmental silos within any organization should be a top priority for any business; but it's easier said than done. What are some measurable processes that organizations can integrate and objectively benefit from? In this episode, Jeff Davis, Associate Director of Business and Brand Strategy at AbbVie, discusses how to align sales and marketing more effectively to add value to every stage of the buyer's journey. Jeff covers:Misalignment in an organizationThe modern buyer seller relationship has changedHelping buyers make decisionsThe buyer's journey is not a lead handoff processCheck out these resources mentioned during the episode:Create Togetherness by Jeff Davismeetjeffdavis.comThis is a #FlipMyFunnel podcast. Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or here.Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Flip My Funnel in your favorite podcast player.

What  to expect on your  FIRST 30 Days as NEW Agent in 2021?  Tune in to listen on how Modern Strategies can help boost your leads and your sales!Episode #46 - The FIRST 30 Days as NEW Agent 2021 - Modern StrategiesReal estate agents, welcome to the Agent Lead Source Podcast where we share practical and tactical ways to grow your real estate business! If you're a real estate agent that could use more real estate leads, innovative marketing strategies that work and have the desire to grow, you're in the right place!Connect with HostsJoseph

Technology is both a vice and a virtue. It can help us manage our lives and accomplish tasks with reminders and to-dos. But, at what point do the dings and pings become more of a distraction than traction? How much of our time is dedicated to managing our digital devices versus tackling the true task at hand? To learn more, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen revisits the subject of digital distractions and speaks with two experts who share how to stay healthy and productive while using modern technology. Amy Blankson discusses key points from her book, The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era, and Nir Ayal shares insights, about how to balance productivity and well-being using the same technology designed to distract us, from his new book, Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.

In this episode, we talk with Janelle St. Omer, Regional Vice-President with Benevity, and discuss strategies to promote and address diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace. We explore the benefits of DE&I both for the business and employees and the role of leadership in promoting and addressing DE&I. We also talk about building a DE&I culture in workplaces that may not have that type of culture. Finally we discuss challenges of brining DE&I in the workplace. Watch the episode: https://youtu.be/8v5Tg5tfzb0

Jason Luke, MD, leads a discussion with Sandip Patel, MD, about the present and future of immunotherapy in cancer.

SEO has changed a lot over the last decade. Gone are the days when shenanigans like keyword stuffing were the only way to rank on Google.Now, for the most part, all SEO and content strategies center on one fact: The most engaging content wins.In this takeover episode, Barb Mosher Zinck speaks with Ken Mafli, Account Based Marketing Manager at Foundry, to learn how to create such content and ensure you're constantly ranking top in any search.

SEO has changed a lot over the last decade. Gone are the days when shenanigans like keyword stuffing were the only way to rank on Google.Now, for the most part, all SEO and content strategies center on one fact: The most engaging content wins.In this takeover episode, Barb Mosher Zinck speaks with Ken Mafli, Account Based Marketing Manager at Foundry, to learn how to create such content and ensure you're constantly ranking top in any search. They discuss:The culture that gets resultsWhy this is a golden age for SEOThe value of a pillar page strategy

When every employee is on the same page, working together, your brand can accomplish anything. Achieving this feat is easier said than done though - especially in the shift to remote work we find ourselves in the midst of. We'll go over some ways you can get started on unifying and building a more productive remote team with career expert and brand coach Caroline Ceniza-Levine.Follow Growth Marketing for Martians on Social Media!Follow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on TwitterFollow on LinkedIn Grow Your Brand With Rizen!We're an inbound marketing agency based in Miami, FL. Visit us at gorizen.com or contact us today. We'd love to hear from you!

Join Ken as he talks with marketing specialist Scott Harkey about the current state of marketing & advertising. Scott Harkey is a founder of OH Partners, the fastest growing marketing agency in Arizona, and provides great insight to various different marketing strategies that companies of all sizes can employ.

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Amy Blankson reminds us that we have the power to choose where we place our intention, and when and how we focus our attention on technology. We help our families make a shift towards digital wellbeing if we have the awareness to use technology as a tool, not a crutch. If we put the emphasis on our imagination and innate power, we can be a role model, teaching our kids to place their values and priorities on much greater things.   You can find the full clip here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ29nFINxkg   Learn more about Amy Blankson here:  http://amyblankson.com/    The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era (book):  https://amzn.to/356kZaW   We'd love to know what you think and join in on the conversation! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on Instagram (@erin.s.holland) or at erinsholland.com.

The question is no longer a matter of whether or not technology is good for us; it is now a matter of “What do we do with it?”. And there's nobody in the world right now more suited to answer that question than Amy Blankson. Through technology, Blankson has been working on implementing positive psychology strategies in new and inventive ways. Take a listen to hear how she does that and how she views the new technology in our lives!Amy Blankson is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two Presidents (President Bush and President Clinton). She received a Presidential appointment to serve a five-year term on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National Service and was one of the youngest delegates to the Presidents' Summit for America's Future. Amy received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. In 2007, she co-founded GoodThink to bring the science of happiness to life for organizations and individuals. She is currently doing research in partnership with Google to determine how to make positive psychology strategies stick and create sustainable positive change. She serves as a Visioneer for the Xprize Foundation for Personal Health and was a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. Amy is the author of two books: Ripple's Effect and The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-being in the Digital Era.Listener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and we even have the opportunity to run live Q&A's. Just visit unmistakablecreative.com/tribe to sign up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.

The question is no longer a matter of whether or not technology is good for us; it is now a matter of “What do we do with it?”. And there's nobody in the world right now more suited to answer that question than Amy Blankson. Through technology, Blankson has been working on implementing positive psychology strategies in new and inventive ways. Take a listen to hear how she does that and how she views the new technology in our lives!Amy Blankson is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two Presidents (President Bush and President Clinton). She received a Presidential appointment to serve a five-year term on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National Service and was one of the youngest delegates to the Presidents' Summit for America's Future. Amy received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. In 2007, she co-founded GoodThink to bring the science of happiness to life for organizations and individuals. She is currently doing research in partnership with Google to determine how to make positive psychology strategies stick and create sustainable positive change. She serves as a Visioneer for the Xprize Foundation for Personal Health and was a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. Amy is the author of two books: Ripple's Effect and The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-being in the Digital Era.Listener TribeWe have our own private social network for listeners of the Unmistakable Creative podcast. You can meet other listeners, discuss episodes, and we even have the opportunity to run live Q&A's. Just visit unmistakablecreative.com/tribe to sign up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amy Blankson is the author of the book "The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era." Her strategies focus on how we can make decisions more intentionally, train our brains for a more optimistic mindset, and create habits and habitats for happiness--with and without technology.

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The question no longer is whether or not technology is good or bad for us; it's now “What do we do with it?” And there's nobody in the world right now who can better answer that question than Amy Blankson. Through technology, Blankson has been working on implementing positive psychology strategies in new and inventive ways. Take a listen to hear how she does that and how she views the new technology in our lives!Amy Blankson is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two Presidents (President Bush and President Clinton). She received a Presidential appointment to serve a five-year term on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National Service and was one of the youngest delegates to the Presidents' Summit for America's Future. Amy received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. In 2007, she co-founded GoodThink to bring the science of happiness to life for organizations and individuals. She is currently doing research in partnership with Google to determine how to make positive psychology strategies stick and create sustainable positive change. She serves as a Visioneer for the Xprize Foundation for Personal Health and was a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. Amy is the author of two books: Ripple's Effect and The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-being in the Digital Era. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.

The question no longer is whether or not technology is good or bad for us; it's now “What do we do with it?” And there's nobody in the world right now who can better answer that question than Amy Blankson. Through technology, Blankson has been working on implementing positive psychology strategies in new and inventive ways. Take a listen to hear how she does that and how she views the new technology in our lives!Amy Blankson is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two Presidents (President Bush and President Clinton). She received a Presidential appointment to serve a five-year term on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National Service and was one of the youngest delegates to the Presidents' Summit for America's Future. Amy received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. In 2007, she co-founded GoodThink to bring the science of happiness to life for organizations and individuals. She is currently doing research in partnership with Google to determine how to make positive psychology strategies stick and create sustainable positive change. She serves as a Visioneer for the Xprize Foundation for Personal Health and was a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. Amy is the author of two books: Ripple's Effect and The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-being in the Digital Era. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amy Blankson talks about balancing productivity and Well-Being in her new book, The Future of Happiness. This book provides 5 modern strategies and how it all fits together in the digital era. Technology is improving your productivity, but what is it doing for your life? Where do you find the balance in this digital era? Amy Blankson: A wife of 15 years and a mother of three adorable daughters. Amy is the co-founder of GoodThink, a global positive psychology consulting firm. She is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two presidents, (President George H.W. Bush and President Bill Clinton), for creating a movement to activate positive culture change. She received her BA from Harvard and her MBA from Yale School of Management. Most recently, Amy was a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. She has also written an award-winning children's book. Her latest book is The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era. "The future starts with the present." ~ Amy Blankson BOOK: The Future of Happiness - 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including happiness, gadgets and wearables, along with positive psychology and depression! You'll discover many strategies and tools for your success in using technology. Family life Travel Positive Psychology and Skillsets Happy Hacks Definition of Happiness Mindset Moving toward the future of happiness What makes Amy happy? Husband's happiness Creative Arts Marriage Five Love Languages Interplay of love and happy Social Support What are you doing to help others? GoodThink Inc. How do we find personal happiness? Next step Personal challenge in being happy Anxiety Strategies when anxious Anti-depressants  Depression Toolbox for Success Gadget and Wearables Spire Stone  Focus and Breathing patterns Tension A broken neck Guilt Technology Third Prong Grounding Principles Eye contact Single task Boundaries Gut check Break Free App Tech Personas Habitat for Happiness Create space in your home Tech grave yard Domestic Abuse G.O.T. Syndrome Study of Mere Presence Attention span and goldfish Predictions Tech Tantrum Screen Time Enable Kids WiFi Choose your own adventure BOOK: The Future of Happiness - 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era WEBSITE: AmyBlankson.com "Name it. Pivot. And move on." ~ Amy Blankson Quotes and statements within the interview: "The joy that we feel striving after our potential." "Happiness is about growing and becoming, and discovering a sense of purpose." "We actually have control over our happiness." "Only 10% of our happiness is determined by our external environment." "Striving to become the best version of ourselves." "The things I see as happy are the things that I see as luxury experiences in my life." "Everyone of us has a different level of receiving and giving." "Social support is the single greatest predictor of long term happiness and success." "Are we waiting for other people to fill in the gap?" "The more we give support to other people, the more we will see it in our own lives." "Other peoples' happiness drives our own." "I don't breathe particularly well." "People think they should be able to be happy on their own." "I use all of them [tools] in the toolbox." "You're feeling tense!" "At the time, it was a bit of an emergency." "I was worried about what other parents and the hospital would think about me walking out with a child who had a broken neck." "Technology can be horribly distracting at times, but it's also incredibly helpful." "There are those inputs in our lives that could be helpful." "Fuse it or lose it." "The third prong helps to channel the energy." "How do you want to engage with technology?" "I want to have the ability to single task when I want to single task." "I can't necessarily control my husband, but I can try." "Individuals who write down their goals are 42% more likely to achieve them." "I'm not gonna do this because I know it inhibits who I want to become." "The average individual opens and closes their phone 150 times per day." "What can we do with the 10%?" "It's kind of overwhelming to figure out what do I do with this." "Boy do I got the G.O.T. syndrome!" "We're in uncharted territory." "The mere presence of an object in your environment can actually impact you even if you never touch it." "It's addicting to be needed, in a way. It's intoxicating." "The greatest dangers of the conversation happening right now around technology is that there's so much negative speak from the media about how screen time is digital heroin and that we're turning into screen-agers." "If we can figure that out, we can set ourselves up for a better future of happiness." "We will score one more for mommy." "The human mind is the greatest super computer ever created."   What has your story gifted you? Wanting to help others "My life is what I choose to make of it." "A windy path, but a very beautiful path." Resources mentioned in the episode: Connect with Amy Blankson; http://AmyBlankson.com BOOK: The Future of Happiness - 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era Twitter: Amy Blankson Facebook: Amy Blankson Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc. Publication Date: April 11, 2017 ISBN: 9781942952947 "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!" Ready to see if coaching and a mentorship is for you? 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The question no longer is whether or not technology is good or bad for us; it's now “What do we do with it?” And there's nobody in the world right now who can better answer that question than Amy Blankson. Through technology, Blankson has been working on implementing positive psychology strategies in new and inventive ways. Take a listen to hear how she does that and how she views the new technology in our lives!Amy Blankson is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two Presidents (President Bush and President Clinton). She received a Presidential appointment to serve a five-year term on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National Service, and was one of the youngest delegates to the Presidents' Summit for America's Future. Amy received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. In 2007, Amy co-founded GoodThink to bring the science of happiness to life for organizations and individuals. Amy brings both passion and practicality to GoodThink. She is currently doing research in partnership with Google to determine how to make positive psychology strategies stick and create sustainable positive change. She serves as a Visioneer for the Xprize Foundation for Personal Health, and was a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. Amy is the author of two books: Ripple's Effect and The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-being in the Digital Era (Spring, 2017). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.

The question no longer is whether or not technology is good or bad for us; it's now “What do we do with it?” And there's nobody in the world right now who can better answer that question than Amy Blankson. Through technology, Blankson has been working on implementing positive psychology strategies in new and inventive ways. Take a listen to hear how she does that and how she views the new technology in our lives!Amy Blankson is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two Presidents (President Bush and President Clinton). She received a Presidential appointment to serve a five-year term on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National Service, and was one of the youngest delegates to the Presidents' Summit for America's Future. Amy received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. In 2007, Amy co-founded GoodThink to bring the science of happiness to life for organizations and individuals. Amy brings both passion and practicality to GoodThink. She is currently doing research in partnership with Google to determine how to make positive psychology strategies stick and create sustainable positive change. She serves as a Visioneer for the Xprize Foundation for Personal Health, and was a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. Amy is the author of two books: Ripple's Effect and The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-being in the Digital Era (Spring, 2017). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amy Blankson is one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between positive psychology and technology. Amy is the only person to be named “a point of light” by two Presidents for creating a movement to activate positive culture change. She has worked with government agencies and large companies to help foster a sense of well-being in the digital era.   In this conversation, you will hear Amy talk about how technology is  positively and negatively impacting our wellbeing at work. Amy explains how our obsession with smart phones is wearing us out, how to be intelligent and deliberate in the way we use devices and the wearable technology that can actually help to improve our wellbeing.    Connect with Amy Blankson:  Website - AmyBlankson.com  Amy Blankson Ted X Talk  You’ll Learn:  [02:01] - Amy explains why she believes that technology is the biggest disruptor of happiness in human history.  [04:13] - Amy shares her thoughts where technology is taking us when considering the way we work and our wellbeing.    [06:49] - Amy encourages us to consider our intentions when it comes to technology.    [09:30] - Amy talks about an experiment she is currently working on, which involves the frequency of checking an email inbox.   [11:39] - Amy shares some advice on how to set other people’s expectations based on our intentions.   [14:04] - Amy provides us with some statistics on our technology use and its impact on our productivity.   [16:30] - Amy talks about how this conversation may change the expectations managers put on employees.  [19:15] - Amy explains what digital citizenship means and the practices we need to use to role model good behavior.   [21:16] - Amy talks about her current favorite wearable, The Muse Headband.  [23:03] - The Lightning Round with Amy Blankson  Your Resources:  The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era - Amy Blankson and Shawn Achor  Ripple’s Effect - Shawn Achor and Amy Blankson  Calm App  Headspace App  Simple Habit App  Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World - Cal Newport  Heartificial Intelligence: Embracing Our Humanity to Maximize Machines - John Havens  Thanks for listening!  Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post.    Please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free!  You can also listen to all the episodes of Making Positive Psychology Work streamed directly to your smartphone or iPad through stitcher. No need for downloading or syncing.  Until next time, take care!  

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Total Duration 49:26 Download episode 174 Is Tech Making Life Better or Worse? Tech is ruining our life. Or at least that's what plenty of people are suggesting. There's evidence showing that culturally we're more depressed and distracted than ever, and tech has at least some responsibility for that. Yet at the same time tech is providing rich opportunities to grow and learn. So which is it? Is tech making it more difficult to thrive? Or is it helping us thrive? According to Amy Blankson, the answer is both, depending on how you use it--today and in the future. Amy joins us to talk about her new book The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era. In Amy's research, she's found that ultimately the most balanced, satisfied, and happy individuals use five key strategies, not just to survive but also to actually thrive in the Digital Era: They stay grounded in the face of distraction. They use technology to know themselves on a deeper level. They know when and how to use technology to train their brains to reach their full potential. They structure their surroundings to create a habitat for happiness. They innovate consciously to enrich the world around them. I look forward to sharing Amy's insights with you in this episode. Learn more about Amy and her company at GoodThinkInc.com. The Dirty Little Secret of Business Project managers know that managing our stakeholders is critical to our project success. But how can we take time to develop relationships when we're slammed with an overwhelmed schedule? Check out our Dirty Little Secret of Business e-learning course. Learn practical skills to develop stakeholder relationships by visiting http://courses.i-leadonline.com/courses/the-dirty-little-secret-of-business. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! RETROFUTURE CLEAN and LIFE OF RILEY by Kevin Macleod Licensed under a Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 License.

Amy Blankson is a happiness researcher and consultant. She has worked with Google, NASA, and the U.S. Army and also served as a professor in Oprah’s Happiness course. Amy has been acknowledged by two former U.S. presidents for creating amovement to activatepositive culture change. Increased technology can interfere with our efforts to be mindful and Amy’s recent book entitled, The Future of Happiness [5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era], addresses this issue head on. Contact Info Website: www.AmyBlankson.com Share Your Story With Amy of How You've Used Mindfulness In Your Life: www.AmyBlankson.com/story Book: The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era by Amy Blankson Social Media: FB/Instagram/Twitter: @AmyBlankson Most Influential Person Chandra Moyer, Life Coach Effect on Emotions Mindfulness calms my mind and helps me to be able to deal with deeper emotions in a more measured and thoughtful way through balance and just being able to take a step back and see myself from the outside so that I can choose a different path for myself. Thoughts on Breathing Breathing is crucial to my mindfulness. Breathing is something that I tend to stop doing in the moment when I get stressed out. I don't even realize that I am getting more and more anxious and intense. Because I'm an anxious person naturally, breath is the absolute most essential key to helping me to get oxygen into my system so that I can think clearly and straightly. It's amazing and super important. Suggested Resources Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport Book: The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era by Amy Blankson App: Muse (Requires that you buy the Muse Headband) Buy at a discounted price and get Amy's new book as a bonus. AmyBlankson.com/muse Thoughts on Breathing A couple of weeks ago I was at the Wisdom 2.0 conference in San Francisco, and by far the best speaker that I heard at the conference was Jewel, the singer-songwriter. Jewel talked about how when she was younger; she had a lot of family trauma going on in her world. Alcohol, abuse, parents in and out of her life and it led her to being rough and tough and she wound up, at the age of 16, living out of her car for quite some time till her car was stolen. It was one thing after another of awful things happening to this poor girl who didn't have a lot of support in her life at that point. She stumbled upon mindfulness and meditation at that young age as a way to deal with this world around her. She talked about how she found herself in the dressing room one day where she was trying to steal a dress and she was trying to hide it under her clothes by stuffing this dress that she found in a store window. She loved it. She was stuffing it into her jeans pants and trying to put a big jacket on over her outfit because she just felt this was something she couldn't live without, and it would make her world so much happier. It was a lovely white dress that made her feel clean again. As she was doing that, she looked into the mirror, and she realized who she'd become and how it had recreated this cycle of poverty and this systemic violence and thought pattern that she didn't want to have in her life. She said that she felt like she had gotten to that place in her life through mindfulness. Even at that young age there was so much going on in her world; the ability to step back and see herself from the outside really created a different perspective on her life. She talked about how she was that bully. She was the individual who was trying to protect herself from so many things entering her world and encroaching on her own sense of self-efficacy and self-worth that she reacted and responded. I think that really spoke volumes to me about how she was able to come to that place of awareness. I think it's not always such an elevated story. We often hear young people who are going through the bullying process, and you try to steal yourself against the bully. Mindfulness really makes me think about how the bully can transform.

Amy Blankson has consulted for over fifteen years with businesses, foundations, and nonprofit organizations around the country about how to create positive and productive leaders. She received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. She was appointed by President Clinton to serve on the board of directors for the Corporation for National Service (which oversees AmeriCorps), and was named a Point of Light by Presidents Bush and Clinton. Amy has devoted her career to teaching individuals of all ages to be positive, contributing members of society. She is a mother of three. Episode 487: The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era (Being Present). You can find the book and more about Amy here: http://goodthinkinc.com/speaking/amy-blankson Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Blankson has consulted for over fifteen years with businesses, foundations, and nonprofit organizations around the country about how to create positive and productive leaders. She received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. She was appointed by President Clinton to serve on the board of directors for the Corporation for National Service (which oversees AmeriCorps), and was named a Point of Light by Presidents Bush and Clinton. Amy has devoted her career to teaching individuals of all ages to be positive, contributing members of society. She is a mother of three. Episode 487: The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era (Being Present). You can find the book and more about Amy here: http://goodthinkinc.com/speaking/amy-blankson Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! This episode is proudly sponsored by FreshBooks! Get your free unrestricted month of access (no credit card required) by visiting: FreshBooks.com/living --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/optimal-living-daily/support

Amy Blankson has consulted for over fifteen years with businesses, foundations, and nonprofit organizations around the country about how to create positive and productive leaders. She received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. She was appointed by President Clinton to serve on the board of directors for the Corporation for National Service (which oversees AmeriCorps), and was named a Point of Light by Presidents Bush and Clinton. Amy has devoted her career to teaching individuals of all ages to be positive, contributing members of society. She is a mother of three. Episode 487: The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era (Being Present). You can find the book and more about Amy here: http://goodthinkinc.com/speaking/amy-blankson Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! This episode is proudly sponsored by FreshBooks! Get your free unrestricted month of access (no credit card required) by visiting: FreshBooks.com/living

Amy Blankson has consulted for over fifteen years with businesses, foundations, and nonprofit organizations around the country about how to create positive and productive leaders. She received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. She was appointed by President Clinton to serve on the board of directors for the Corporation for National Service (which oversees AmeriCorps), and was named a Point of Light by Presidents Bush and Clinton. Amy has devoted her career to teaching individuals of all ages to be positive, contributing members of society. She is a mother of three. Episode 487: The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era (Being Present). You can find the book and more about Amy here: http://goodthinkinc.com/speaking/amy-blankson Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! This episode is proudly sponsored by FreshBooks! Get your free unrestricted month of access (no credit card required) by visiting: FreshBooks.com/living

Amy Blankson is Marc’s guest in this episode. Amy has become one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between positive psychology and technology. She is the only person to be named a point of light by two presidents, President George Bush, Sr., and President Bill Clinton, for creating a movement to activate positive cultural change. A sought-after speaker and consultant, Amy has now worked with organizations like Google, NASA, The U.S. Army, and the XPRIZE Foundation, to help foster a sense of well-being in the digital era. Amy received her BA from Harvard, and MBA from Yale School of Management. Most recently she was a featured professor at Oprah’s Happiness course. Amy is the co-author, with Shawn Achor, of award-winning children’s book, Ripple’s Effect, and the mother of three girls who remind her on a daily basis why it’s so important to create a happier future for all. Marc and Amy discuss Amy’s family background in psychology, positive psychology, and happiness, and focus on her new book, The Future of Happiness, 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era. They cover several questions about the effects of technology today, near future, and the three personas related to technology. Listen in for tips on making technology a positive tool for good in your life.   Key Takeaways: [3:09] Amy recalls a childhood scuffle, in which her brother, Shawn Achor, to forestall her imminent outraged outburst, convinced her she was a unicorn. By diverting her attention from his injustice, he turned her anger into awe. Amy was raised in a family of psychologists, and is anxious to share what she has learned about happiness. [4:43] Amy starts her book with three questions: Where are we heading? Would we be better off without tech? What will happiness look like? Amy explains why she chose those questions. Her book came out of her experiences with her company, Goodthink, a positive psychology consulting firm. [6:43] When Pandora’s box was opened, evil and pestilence were released, and the one thing left in the bottom of the box was hope. We have some really powerful tools that have been unleashed. Things can be used for bad or for good. As a society, we need to think about how can we use technology to its best and highest purposes. [7:55] Technology helps us live longer; it can supply 3D printed organs to replace failing ones. Children born without a hand can have a 3D printed one within a week for under $30.00. Technology helps us manage our finances, and frees us up for more quality family time. [8:19] We also have technology that is so distracting that the human attention span has dropped below that of a goldfish, to under 8 seconds. What do we do about that now, to change the trajectory for the future, so our technology is not distracting but propels us forward? [10:02] Research shows that happiness and technology can be balanced. Technology is only a means to the end. We have to train the operators to use things better. Amy refers to the when, where, why, and how of using technology. It depends on intentionality. [11:05] Are you using technology to connect, or to journal, or are you using it to check out, so you don’t have to talk to your spouse? Start your day by writing down your tech intention. You are 42% more likely to achieve your written goals. Be accountable to your intentions. The technology will not do that for you. [13:04] What about solitaire on your iPad! Check your time. Don’t fall off the “happiness cliff.” Games can turn from a diversion into a fixation. Some games and puzzles, like Sudoku, can help prevent dementia. [15:49] Who are the embracers, the accepters, and the resisters? Amy says that people define themselves by their attitude toward technology. When you embrace your persona, you can set your course how you will make technology work for you. You may like some technology, such as medical equipment, but not smart phones. [18:34] Amy is doing some original research around the connection between your tech persona, and some of the stressors that you feel. What does she find about resisters and stress? To reduce stress, try to see technology more as a challenge than a threat. [19:47] Tunnel vision and confirmation bias can lead you astray, when you are first introduced to a new technology. Amy says a positive and engaged brain activates dopamine in your system, and activates the learning centers in your brain, which enables you to see new possibilities. Keep an open mind, and it will be easier to use. [21:30] Tech is not a toxin, it is a tool we need to learn to wield effectively. Research shows that a tech detox does not bring happiness. If you keep setting happiness at the end of an event, you eventually push it over the cognitive horizon. Approach technology with happiness and a growth mindset, and that will mold how you use the technology. [24:11] Amy discusses the positive use of Fitbit and other wellness tools, and relates them to her father’s medical concerns. Technology can be used as tools for happiness for years to come. They will become more user-friendly in years to come.   Mentioned in This Episode: Careerpivot.com Contact Marc, and ask questions at: Careerpivot.com/contact-me Twitter: @AmyBlankson GoodthinkInc.com FutureofHappiness.com FutureofHappiness.com/story The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies for Balancing Productivity and Well-Being in the Digital Era, by Amy Blankson Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the Second Half of Life, by Marc Miller and Susan Lahey (April 17, 2017)   Please take a moment — go to iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play. Give this podcast a review and subscribe! 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The question is not whether technology is good or bad for us. I think that might have been the question a few years ago. But now technology is part of our lives, so I think the better question is what do we do with it? As William Shakespeare once said, “there's nothing good or bad, but thinking it makes it so.” I think positive psychology has some really important lessons for us and what that means in terms of how we use technology, specifically what I call the how, what, where, and why of using technology in our lives. – Amy Blankson Amy Blankson is the only person to be named a Point of Light by two Presidents (President Bush and President Clinton). She received a Presidential appointment to serve a five-year term on the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National Service, and was one of the youngest delegates to the Presidents' Summit for America's Future. Amy received her BA from Harvard and MBA from Yale School of Management. In 2007, Amy co-founded GoodThink to bring the science of happiness to life for organizations and individuals. Amy brings both passion and practicality to GoodThink. She is currently doing research in partnership with Google to determine how to make positive psychology strategies stick and create sustainable positive change. She serves as a Visioneer for the Xprize Foundation for Personal Health, and was a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. Amy is the author of two books: Ripple's Effect and The Future of Happiness: 5 Modern Strategies to Balance Productivity and Well-being in the Digital Era (Spring, 2017). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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