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219: How Successful Leaders Turn Innovation Challenges Into New Value Frontiers

With author Alice Mann

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Whereas last week’s guest just published his fifteenth book, this week’s guest happens to be a first-time author.

It has been a lifelong dream and about three years in the making for Alice Mann, and her new book is an amazing accomplishment! (Want to publish your own book in less than 90 days? Keep reading.)

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Alice is the founder of Mann Advisors. She’s also a Senior Consultant at Kates Kesler Organization Consulting, a Forbes.com Leadership Columnist, and Lecturer at Columbia University.

Her new book is called Future First: How Successful Leaders Turn Innovation Challenges Into New Value Frontiers.

Alice’s book is a practical guide for any business leader who wants to build, expand or reinvent their company by finding new value in global challenges. 

Through real-life business examples ranging from Nike to Opower, she lays out how to identify and adopt the future first leadership mindset and business capabilities required to achieve lasting and integrated performance results.

Alice argues that successful partnerships and alliances among big global companies and small mission-driven ones can reshape the global ecosystems of apparel, food, and energy, and remake the future of our world.

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218: Revolutionize How You Work with The Fun Formula

With author Joel Comm

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I’ve known of today’s guest for several years. In fact, he’s now written 15 books in all.

How, then, has it taken me 5 years into the show to invite him on? So many books, so little time I guess. But, better late than never.

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Worth the wait? Absolutely!

Not only is Joel Comm a super-fun and down-to-earth guy, but I discovered that we both have quite a bit in common (more on that during the show).

Speaking of fun, his new book is called The Fun Formula: How Curiosity, Risk-Taking and Serendipity Can Revolutionize How You Work.

In it, Joel reveals that the best path to success – in both work and in life – is to focus on our passions, curiosity, and the things that bring us great pleasure.

In short, The Fun Formula lays out a plan for making the subtle changes to our thinking and routines that will enable us to design th elife we truly desire: one of significance and joy.

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217: How the World’s Leading Entrepreneurs, Thought Leaders, and Cultural Icons Achieve Success

With James Whittaker, author of Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy

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Today’s guest has specifically addressed an issue that I’ve longed to see tackled but was never sure how to go about.

I’m talking about how to take a classic and loved-around-the-world book, and update it for today’s generations while still maintaining the integrity of the original.

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Somehow, James Whittaker has managed to do just that with none other than the Napoleon Hill classic Think and Grow Rich.

The new book is Think and Grow Rich, the Legacy: How the World’s Leading Entrepreneurs, Thought Leaders, and Cultural Icons Achieve Success. And, it’s been officially endorsed by the Napoleon Hill Foundation.

Not only that, but James and his team have created an amazing film, all to impact new generations with Hill’s powerful message.

I’d say the book, and our conversation, is life-changing!

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216: How to Cope with the Changing World of Work

With Stephen Warley

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My first chat with today’s guest came roughly a year ago. That’s when I was invited to appear on his podcast.

His name is Stephen Warley, and he blogs at Life Skills That Matter.

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Stephen and I have kept in touch off and on since then, so when he emailed me about a topic idea for Read to Lead, one he is especially qualified to speak on, I jumped at the chance.

Over the last 17+ years, Stephen has worked as a solopreneur. It all started when he was downsized from his job (I can relate).

What he’s learned about our ever-changing world of work these last few years could fill a book. In fact, he’ll be releasing one in quarter one of next year.

In the meantime, we have the privilege of having Stephen here to help us navigate the rough spots.

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215: The 5-Step Blueprint to Getting a Seat on the Executive Team

With author Greg Layton

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I first met today’s guest just a few weeks ago via Skype. He was looking for a podcast coach and mentor, someone who could help him take his show to yet another level.

His name is Greg Layton, and I immediately liked his drive and his demeanor. I also appreciated that, when scheduling our meeting, he took the time to ask for my mailing address. What I didn’t know was that he was sending me a book. It’s the book being featured on today’s episode.

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That book is called Chief Maker: The 5 Step Blueprint for Rising Above the Pack and Getting a Seat on the Executive Team.

In it, Greg shares what they don’t teach you in business school about becoming a high-impact, Chief-level executive.

His 5-step plan is a roadmap for any senior manager who wants to rise above the politics and overload of the corporate world and master their profession.

It’s more than about securing a promotion though. It’s about taking command and becoming the Chief Executive of your life. Ready to leave your unique mark on the world? Scroll down.

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