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Episode #105: The Four Secrets of Passionate Organizations

with Mike Goldman, author, Performance Breakthrough

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Mike GoldmanThe latest research suggests that only 29 percent of employees are truly engaged in the work they do.

That’s like an engine running at less than one third its power. How an your team reach its potential with that level of engagement?

Imagine your company instead with eight out of ten people truly engaged. What would this mean to your company’s productivity, morale, retention, and ability to recruit top talent?

Mike Goldman tackles these topics and more in the newly-released 2nd edition of his book Performance Breakthrough: The Four Secrets of Passionate Organizations. Told in story form, it’s a quick and fascinating read.

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Episode #100: The Top 10 Leadership Lessons Learned After 100 Episodes

Featuring Seth Godin, Chris Brogan, Dan Miller, Dana Perino and More...

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jeff brownFirst off, let me say that the only reason I’ve been able to make it to 100 episodes is because you choose to listen. Thank you for being here each and every week.

It has been a real honor to have reached this milestone episode, but trust me when I say that narrowing this list to 10 of my conversations was about the single hardest thing I’ve ever done.

I’ve chosen my top 10 favorite moments, or lessons, from the first 100 episodes and count them down Casey Kasem-style.

If you have been helped personally or professionally from the wisdom shared here the last two-plus years, would you mind sharing this episode with your network. This episode should serve as a great slice of what the show has to offer.

Well, let’s get started. Without further ado, here they are (complete with time stamps). You can click the play button to listen. You can also scroll down to see the lesson shared and the author who shared it.

The Top 10 Leadership Lessons Learned After 100 Episodes

10: Invest in a career savings account. – Jon Acuff (3:15)

09: You cannot live to your full potential if you’re not surrounding yourself with people who are striving to live to their full potential. – Hal Elrod (6:10)

08: Don’t succumb to the curse of peripheral vision. – Todd Henry (7:39)

07: Don’t buy into the lie that grandiose ideas are reserved for a rare breed of people. – Dorie Clark (10:58)

06: Sometimes the best response you can offer as a leader…is no response at all. – Dana Perino (13:42)

05: Regarding mentors: “How do I find a mentor” is the wrong question to ask. – Jeff Goins (17:02)

04: Not knowing what you’re doing can actually aid you in doing it well. – Liz Wiseman (18:52)

03: Passion is not enough. – Chris Brogan (22:42)

02: It’s not what you know, it’s how fast you can learn. – Dan Miller (24:59)

01B: Stop thinking you have to please everyone. – Seth Godin (27:55)

01A: Do first. Believe second. – Seth Godin (29:56)

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Episode #098: The 5 Laws of Stratospheric Success with Bob Burg

Co-author of The Go-Giver

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Bob BurgEven if you don’t recognize today’s guest by name, chances are the title of his book is one you’ve heard mentioned again and again the last several years.

Bob Burg is the author of a half a dozen books! He is a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences. He regularly addresses audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000.

He’s shared the platform with notables including today’s top thought leaders, broadcast personalities, Olympic athletes and political leaders including a former United States President.

His best-known book is one he co-wrote with friend John David Mann and is a book that was originally released in 2007. It’s called The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea. It’s being re-released in a newly expanded edition and, at the time of this writing, is available for pre-order. It has, to date, sold over half a million copies and has been translated into 21 languages

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Episode #097: Finding Your Balance Point with Brian Tracy

Co-written with Christina Stein

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Brian TracyI’ve had more requests about interviewing today’s guest that anyone else I can think of.

Brian Tracy is the author of more than 50 books! In addition to author, he is a speaker, and entrepreneur, business coach and a CEO. His goal is to help  you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever thought possible.

If you’re like everyone else, you have too much to do and too little time to do it. Problem is, that’s not going to change. Brian helps you get clear on what is really important so that you can spend more time doing the things that matter and less time on the things that don’t.

His latest book is his second co-written with his daughter Christina Stein. It’s called Find Your Balance Point: Clarify Your Priorities, Simplify Your Life, and Achieve More. It’s a delightful read and comes in at just 94 pages (more business books could benefit from brevity in my humble opinion).

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Episode #096: How to Hire the Right People with Jim Roddy

Hiring Lessons, Interview Best Practices, and Recruiting Strategies

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Jim RoddyIn my work in the corporate world for over 25 years (most of it in radio), one thing I feel I never quite got the hang of, let alone mastered, was the hiring process.

Now, I’ve hired my share of employees over the years but, for reasons I don’t fully understand, I received little if any training in this area. I never felt comfortable with the process, and relied on my gut instinct more than anything. In other words, I guessed.

Sometimes I guessed right, other times not so much. If only I had a manual to help walk me through the process step-by-step. Something that outlined the pitfalls to avoid, the questions to ask, the signs to look for.

Well, there’s good news for you. Jim Roddy has written that book. It’s called Hire Like You Just Beat Cancer. I know, weird title. But there’s a fascinating story that goes with it, and one you’ll no doubt enjoy and learn from. Click the play button below to join our conversation.

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