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222: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing with Dan Pink

Featuring Dan's new book, When

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Today’s guest makes a return visit to the podcast, and I’m very excited about it because he is one of my all-time favorite authors.

I’m talking about multiple New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink.

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Dan first appeared on Read to Lead over four years ago for Episode #028 to talk about his last book To Sell is Human. Read to Lead was only seven months old back then. Now, we’re almost five!

Dan is incapable of publishing a dud. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every single book he’s written. His new book is no exception. 

It released in January and is called When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing.

Dan distills cutting-edge research and data and synthesizes them into an incredibly fascinating narrative packed with irresistable stores and practical takeaways.

This book will transform how you think about your past, present, and your future.

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221: Your Guide to Personal and Financial Success as a Creative Entrepreneur

With Creative Freedom author Lisa Robbin Young

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I’ve known today’s guest for less than two weeks. That’s just how fast this young woman can make a fabulous impression.

Lisa Robbin Young says that if you’ve been struggling to “make it” as a creative entrepreneur, if you’ve been thinking about turning your passion into your career, if you’ve been trying to figure out how to make a living wage doing what you love, then you need Creative Freedom.

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Lisa is here to debunk the myth that you have to sell your soul in order to be successful. She wants to help you learn how to define success on your own terms.

Lisa reveals the strategies and techniques that have helped entrepreneurs around the world have healthy, six-figure incomes (or more) in pursuit of their creative calling.

Her book is all about helping you to build a successful career around doing what you love. Click the “play” button below to find out how.

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220: Communication Secrets to Get From Good to Great

With bestselling author Carmine Gallo

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This week’s guest is the kind of guest that makes other authors go all giddy. Seriously.

Last time he was on the show, Carmine Gallo had one New York Times bestselling author telling every speaker he knew about one of Carmine’s past books.

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In his new book called Five Stars: The Communication Secrets to Get From Good to Great, Carmine breaks down Aristotle’s ancient formula of persuasion to inspire us.

As the nature of work changes and technology carries things across the globe in a moment, communication skills become more valuable – not less.

When people express their ideas effectively, Carmine says, they’re more likely to win dream jobs, sell products, build brands, and trigger movements.

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218: Revolutionize How You Work with The Fun Formula

With author Joel Comm

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I’ve known of today’s guest for several years. In fact, he’s now written 15 books in all.

How, then, has it taken me 5 years into the show to invite him on? So many books, so little time I guess. But, better late than never.

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Worth the wait? Absolutely!

Not only is Joel Comm a super-fun and down-to-earth guy, but I discovered that we both have quite a bit in common (more on that during the show).

Speaking of fun, his new book is called The Fun Formula: How Curiosity, Risk-Taking and Serendipity Can Revolutionize How You Work.

In it, Joel reveals that the best path to success – in both work and in life – is to focus on our passions, curiosity, and the things that bring us great pleasure.

In short, The Fun Formula lays out a plan for making the subtle changes to our thinking and routines that will enable us to design th elife we truly desire: one of significance and joy.

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217: How the World’s Leading Entrepreneurs, Thought Leaders, and Cultural Icons Achieve Success

With James Whittaker, author of Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy

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Today’s guest has specifically addressed an issue that I’ve longed to see tackled but was never sure how to go about.

I’m talking about how to take a classic and loved-around-the-world book, and update it for today’s generations while still maintaining the integrity of the original.

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Somehow, James Whittaker has managed to do just that with none other than the Napoleon Hill classic Think and Grow Rich.

The new book is Think and Grow Rich, the Legacy: How the World’s Leading Entrepreneurs, Thought Leaders, and Cultural Icons Achieve Success. And, it’s been officially endorsed by the Napoleon Hill Foundation.

Not only that, but James and his team have created an amazing film, all to impact new generations with Hill’s powerful message.

I’d say the book, and our conversation, is life-changing!

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