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Episode #024: Dr. Bill Dyment, Author of Fire Your Excuses (with Dr. Marcus Dayhoff)

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Dr. Bill DymentIt’s that time of year again when many of us will make a list of those areas of our lives we’d like to see change for the better in 2014. However, as we well know, more than a few of us will fail to achieve any of the lifestyle changes on our list.

The reason for this, according to today’s guest Dr. Bill Dyment – author of the book Fire Your Excuses– is that we too often make “trying harder” and “getting more disciplined” the goal. These strategies, says Dr. Dyment, are almost always ineffective. Simple solutions will not eliminate behaviors that have persisted in our lives for years.

Dr. Dyment demonstrates that the process of changing permanently is won and lost at a much deeper level.

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His new book promises to help you discover the “secrets” of the unique 8 – 10% who are able to achieve lasting, permanent changes to destructive habits and behaviors.

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Episode #021: Chris Brogan, Author of The Impact Equation (with Julien Smith)

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Chris BroganToday is a special day for me. I have the pleasure of bringing to you a conversation with one of my heroes, Chris Brogan.

 

You see, the journey I took that ultimately led to working for myself began just over 6 years ago when I discovered social media (mainly Twitter) and, with it, Chris Brogan. Chris, by the way, is the author of 6 books, including The Impact Equation: Are You Making Things Happen or Just Making Noise? (affiliate link)

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Fighting to Survive

As a broadcaster in mid-2007 co-hosting a nationally-syndicated morning show, I had begun to realize the company I worked for was at an important crossroads. Facebook was approaching mainstream, Twitter was far from it but growing, and the digital landscape in general seemed to be on the verge of slaying its next traditional media dragon. Namely, radio.

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Episode #019: Dave Delaney, Author, New Business Networking

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Dave DelaneyIn his new book New Business Networking: How to Effectively Grow Your Business Network Using Online and Offline Methods (Que Biz-Tech), Dave Delaney shares how to combine traditional, offline networking methods with the latest social media platforms, helping you to make them both more effective in the process.

In just a few short years, Dave has come to be recognized as a leader in digital marketing, social media strategy and business networking. He even co-founded two annual unconferences, PodCamp Nashville and BarCamp Nashville.

As well, Dave launched two monthly networking events, one of which is near and dear to me – Geek Breakfast – as I participated in helping found a local chapter in my community. There are Geek Breakfast chapters around the world involving local residents interested in discussing new media, podcasting, digital marketing, blogging, programming, open source, social networks and more.

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In short, Dave is just as much interested in helping others make connections as he is making them himself. As you’ll often hear him say in today’s conversation, networking at it’s core is about helping people. There’s no one better at it than Dave Delaney.

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Episode #016: Ken Davis, Author of Secrets of Dynamic Communication

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Ken-DavisComedian, author and professional speaker, Ken Davis, has been training others in the art of dynamic communication for 30 years.

In his book Secrets of Dynamic Communications: Prepare with Focus, Deliver with Clarity, Speak with Power, Ken packs all this experience and training into 150 pages. I found Ken’s lesson on the two kinds of speeches (Enabling and Persuasive) worth the price of the book alone.

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It’s Not About You!

Ken’s book really helped me put my finger on what has been a hang up for me for several years. It’s not about me. When we approach a public talk concerned about what others will think of us, whether or not we’ll fill the time allotted, or other me-focused issues, we miss the point completely. The focus of any public talk you deliver should be about what you are going to give your audience, not what they are going to give you.

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Episode #015: Pat Williams, author of The Difference You Make

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Pat WilliamsNot only is Pat Williams the author of over 60 books, but he’s the founder and senior vice president of the Orlando Magic.

He has more than 50 years of professional sports experience and is one of America’s most sought-after motivational speakers.

In his latest book, Difference You Make, The: Changing Your World through the Impact of Your Influence he introduces us to a number of people who are changing their world by leveraging their influence.

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The stories in this book will inspire you. And, if you’re anything like me, you’re likely to shed a tear or two (and that’s a good thing).

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