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551: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life with Nir Eyal (an Encore Presentation of Episode 284)

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Every so often, someone reaches out to me and says, “You’ve gotta talk to so-and-so.”

Sometimes I’m skeptical, but when it’s a good friend that is doing the talking, my ears perk up. That was the case when it was suggested I chat with today’s guest.

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His name is Nir Eyal and he did not disappoint.

His new book is called Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.

In it, he lays bare the secret of finally doing what you say you will do with a four-step, research-backed model.

Indistractable reveals the key to getting the best out of technology, without letting it get the best of us.

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549: Unlocking Creativity: The Science of Brainstorming and Generating New Ideas

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In this episode of Read to Lead, I dive deep into the fascinating world of creativity and innovation.

Challenging common myths about creativity being an innate gift reserved for a select few, this episode empowers listeners with scientific insights and practical strategies to unlock their creative potential.

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548: Standing Out in the Age of AI with Pascal Bornet

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I find that I’m reading more and more books on the topic of AI these days.

Why? Well, if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that if you don’t want to be left behind, you need embrace the world of AI and embrace it ASAP.

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Today, my guest’s book is designed to help you do exactly that. His name is Pascal Bornet, and his book is called IRREPLACEABLE: How to Stand Out in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.

With over 20 years of pioneering research at the human-AI intersection, Pascal reveals the secrets to living in harmony with AI while cultivating uniquely human qualities. He introduces the Three Competencies of the Future that we need to develop urgently to thrive in our new world.

Whether you’re an individual looking to future-proof your career, a parent aiming to raise future-proof children, or a business leader eager to steer your organization through technological disruption, IRREPLACEABLE offers a universal and comprehensive framework.

AI is not the destination; it’s the vehicle that takes us to a more human future, and this book is your GPS.

Stand out. Become IRREPLACEABLE.

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547: 7 Minutes a Day to Communication Mastery with Arthur Joseph (an Encore Presentation of Episode 253)

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This, for me personally, is one of the most fun conversations I’ve had with a guest. I so identify with the power of one’s voice to influence and impact.

Arthur Samuel Joseph has an incredible background training world-class athletes, actors, and politicians in the discipline of Empowerment Through Voice.

I’m fascinated by his work. It was one of those moments where I had the epiphany, “I’m cut out to teach this too!”

Arthur’s latest book, released in 2014, is called Vocal Leadership: 7 Minutes a Day to Communication Mastery.

In it, Arthur provides proven techniques and daily exercises to help you develop a commanding voice and presence and improve vocal quality, mental acuity, body language, and self-esteem to dramatically increase your influence.

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546: Overcoming the 8 Fears Holding You Back From Success

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This month, inside the Read to Lead Community online, our theme is FEAR. How to act despite fear, to be even more specific.

The fears we dive into today include failure, rejection, success (yes, that’s a fear too), inadequacy (aka imposter syndrome), change, judgment or criticism, discomfort or difficulty, and disappointing others.

I also recommend a book to help tackle each of these with links below (you’re not surprised, are you?).

In this episode, you’ll learn how specific fears tend to show up, the impact they can have on your life when they go unchecked, methods for tackling each, head on, and specific actions steps you can take this week to push through (Hint: baby steps, and consistent, forward progress).

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