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443: 18 Words to Live By with Kent Sanders

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I’ve been Facebook friends with today’s guest for several years. I’ve watched him from afar and have always admired his work, his values, and his writing.

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It’s probably a bit overdue, but I’m proud to say I’ve finally gotten around to inviting him on to the show.

His name is Kent Sanders. He’s written several books, one that was released in April (the one we focus on in this episode), and another he helped to write that releases today. Fun fact: It’s about Elvis.

In 18 Words to Live By, Kent asks:

Do you want to leave a powerful legacy but aren’t sure where to start? Would you like to make a difference not only today, but also a hundred years from now?

If so, you need a compass, a collection of essential values to carry with you on life’s journey. They will help you become a person of character and guide you through the fog and confusion of the modern world.

Originally written as letters from a father to his son, Ken’s book is a practical handbook for life and a heartfelt reminder of what matters most.

If you’re ready to stop drifting and want to live with more intention and purpose, this book is for you. Whether you’re 18 or 80, you’re never too old for a father’s wisdom.

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442: Your Most Important Work is Always Ahead of You with Cynthia Covey Haller

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Stephen M. R. Covey has been one of my most favorite authors to interview. I’ve had that opportunity now three times! So when he suggested I talk to his sister about the book she was finishing up, a book co-written with their late father, I didn’t hesitate to say “yes.”

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That new book, out today, is called Live Life in Crescendo: Your Most Important Work is Always Ahead of You.

This is the final book from the late, legendary leadership expert Stephen R. Covey of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People fame, offering inspiration and optimism about living your best life.

He and Cynthia began working on it over ten years ago and it’s finally here!

Near the end of his life, Stephen felt there was a final component to his work:

  • How to live your best life no matter your age?
  • How to best respond to life-challenging experiences and setbacks?
  • How do you approach the challenges and opportunities of middle to later life, like staying on top of your career, leading and inspiring others, expanding your role in your community , and what follows next?

Live Life in Crescendo is his and Cynthia’s answer to these questions, outlining his vision for every age and stage of life.

Click the play button below to learn more Cynthia, the late Stephen R. Covey, and their book.

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437: Got Years of Notes Scattered All Over the Place? Let’s Fix That!

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When it comes to effective note-taking, the kind that leads to breakthroughs, to new ideas, being able to remember where you stored a specific thought, connecting new ideas to existing ideas and more, understanding your note-taking archetype, or style, is a key first step.

Jeff Brown

I first learned about note-taking archetypes from Anne-Laure Le Cunff over at NESS Labs.

In their simplest form, they are:

  • Architect
  • Gardener
  • Librarian
  • Student

An Architect likes structure, and the ability to—I would assert—majorly customize their note-taking environment. They may even want something they can build from the ground up. For them, the app Notion is a great choice.

Gardeners (like myself), enjoy allowing their notes to breathe a bit more, giving them the opportunity to go wherever they may; to take on a life of their own, perhaps. We Gardeners thrive on serendipity when it comes to our note-taking. Our app(s) of choice tend to be either Roam Research or Obsidian (my personal favorite).

Then there are the Librarians, arguably the largest consortium of note-takers. Librarians tend to thrive on order and hierarchies. They often relish the typical folder structures we see as a part of most digital organizational systems. Many in this group tend to prefer the popular Evernote app.

All of us play the role of Student on occasion, maybe because we are one, maybe out of necessity, we don’t favor a particular style, we just want easy, the info we’re capturing will only be used temporarily, etc. Depending on the computer ecosystem you’re in the most, you might leverage Apple Notes (iOS), Google Keep (Android), or an app like Drafts.

I hope you’ll click the play button below to learn more about note-taking styles and the best apps suited for each. I’d love to hear from you and learn about which note-taking style you most identify with.

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434: Leading with Heart with John Baird and Edward Sullivan

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This week on the podcast, I’m delighted to bring you two authors for the price of one. They are John Baird and Edward Sullivan, both of Velocity Coaching Group.

John Baird and Edward Sullivan

Their book together is called Leading With Heart: Five Conversations That Unlock Creativity, Purpose, and Results, and it’s already spent a few weeks on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list.

In it, they share hundreds of hours of research and firsthand accounts of guiding leaders at some of the world’s most respected big brands and small startups (Apple, Nike, Google, Slack to name a few). 

At a time when workplaces are struggling to build high-morale and connected cultures, LEADING with HEART will help leaders to unlock the best version of themselves and those around them with transformative results.

No matter where you are in your career, their book is your launch point to leading with heart.

By encouraging you to ignore outdated “leadership hacks” and embrace introspection and growth, Leading with Heart guides you to ask the right questions and find your own answers. Now you too can create a leadership game-plan that is authentic to you and brings out the best in those around you.

I hope you’ll click the play button below to learn more about John, Edward and their work. For a summary, just keep scrolling.

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430: The Secret Society of Success with Tim Schurrer

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My good friend Jody Maberry, who interviewed me about my book back in Episode #385, recently reached out about introducing me to a young man who’s just published his own new book.

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His name is Tim Schurrer and he is the author of The Secret Society of Success: Stop Chasing the Spotlight and Learn to Enjoy Your Work (and Life) Again.

Tim says there’s a message getting a lot of airtime these days. It’s a message that says, to be successful, you have to step into the spotlight, climb the ladder, become the boss, or chase whatever version of success that’s been dangled in front of you.

But what if, Tim asks, there’s another way? What if fame, money, and power aren’t all that we should be chasing?

In his new book, Tim invites you to reevaluate your definition of success and learn a new, freer way to go about achieving it. How do you learn this approach? With the Secret Society as your guide—a community of people who know how to make an impact, whether they have the spotlight or not.

I hope you’ll click the play button below to learn more about Tim and his work. For a summary, just keep scrolling.

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