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355: Discovering the Hidden Forces That Drive Your Best Work with Todd Henry

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There’s a new sheriff in town and his name is Todd Henry. He now holds the record for most appearances on the Read to Lead Podcast (at four).

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He’s published five books over the last decade, the last four of which have been featured here on the show. The only reason he wasn’t invited on to discuss his first book is simply that Read to Lead didn’t yet exist.

To say I appreciate his work is a major understatement. You’d do yourself a disservice not to check out some of his previous work, including The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, and Herding Tigers.

His newest book is called The Motivation Code: Discover the Hidden Forces That Drive Your Best Work.

Todd’s book offers a new framework for understanding what motivates us and why. We don’t need to find the “perfect job” or have the “perfect life” to fulfill our potential. Instead, we can change how we show up in our lives every day – to make the work we do become the work we love.

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354: How to Stay on Top Forever with the Help of Today’s Tech Titans

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A lot has been written about the big five. I’m talking about the giants of tech. You know who they are: Facebook, Amazon, Google, Apple, and Microsoft.

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Much of what’s been written about them has not been positive. Four of the five are currently under investigation for nefarious practices. But if you’ve decided there’s nothing they can teach you about running a successful business, well, then you’d be dead wrong.

This idea is at the heart of a new book written by journalist Alex Kantrowitz. It’s called Always Day One: How the Tech Titans Plan to Stay on Top Forever.

Through 130 interviews, from Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg to hourly workers past and present, Alex reveals the blueprint for success in a world where no advantage is safe.

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352: How to Get Paid for What You Know with Jonathan Milligan

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My guest today is one of those guests who has had an impact on my life personally,

If you were a part of my book club at any point (Read to Lead University), then you can thank Jonathan for that. He coached me through the launch.

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I continue to learn from him every day, which makes it a privilege to have him on the show to talk about his first ever traditionally published book.

That book is called Your Message Matters How to Rise Above the Noise and Get Paid for What You Know.

Jonathan, who is a blogger, speaker, and business coach, gives you a simple four-step framework to rise above the noise and build a read business.

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351: 22 Ways to Stop Procrastination with Eat That Frog! author Brian Tracy

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After more than five years, I am excited to welcome back today’s guest for a second visit.

He’s written more than 70 books that have collectively sold millions of copies in dozens of languages.

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I’m talking about Brian Tracy, author of Eat That Frog! which, alone has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide.

Today, we’re diving into his brand new book called Eat That Frog! For Students: 22 Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Excel in School.

Students of all ages struggle with how to manage their time. Encountering the necessity of time management for the first time, high schoolers juggle classes, extracurricular activities, jobs, internships, family responsibilities, and more. College brings even more freedom and less structure, making time management even more critical.

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350: The Rise of an Iconic Brand with former Dunkin’ Donuts CEO Robert Rosenberg

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I can’t imagine anyone having more to say about how to take your company to new heights than a 35-year former CEO of one of the world’s most iconic brands.

That brand is the one an only Dunkin’ Donuts.

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And that CEO? Robert Rosenberg. He served in that role from 1963 to 1998 and, during his tenure, took the company from $10 million in sales to over $2 billion, with more than 3,000 outlets!

This year, expanding any business or dream can seem extra daunting. So, who better to hear from than a leader who grew a regional company into a global multibillion-dollar brand despite a past economic downturn, near bankruptcy, and constant change?

Robert shares a dozen of the biggest lessons he’s learned in his 35 years with Dunkin’ Donuts in his new book called Around the Corner to Around the World. In an amazingly inspiring story.

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