Posted on Tuesday, June 9, 2020

322: The Vital Change That Will Level Up Your Business with Mike Michalowicz

Author of Fix This Next

by Jeff Brown

One of my favorite people (and not just one of my favorite authors) is this guy! The goofy-acting one in the pic below.

His name is Mike Michalowicz, and this episode marks his third appearance on the podcast. You can find those other two here and here (he also appeared as part of my Boss-Free Virtual Summit last year).

You know an author’s books are going to be solid when you realize that they spend about five years working on each of them.

It shows. Mike’s book are incredibly well researched and well written.

Mike’s latest book is called Fix This Next: Make the Vital Change That Will Level Up Your Business.

In short, it’s the ultimate diagnostic tool for every entrepreneur and business owner. With simple, efficient, and powerful tips and teachings, you will immediately identify your business’s essential need and easily drive the results you desire most.

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Posted on Tuesday, June 2, 2020

321: Habits of a Champion with Dana Cavalea

Award-winning, New York Yankees strength coach

by Jeff Brown

One of the greatest things about creating something like a podcast is the doors it opens, allowing you to meet people you wouldn’t have otherwise met.

For me, one of those people is Sherri Griffin.

In her words, she is Read to Lead’s biggest fan. Who am I to argue?

It’s because of Sherri that I am able to bring to you my guest on today’s episode.

His name is Dana Cavalea, and he is the former Director of Performance for an organization you’ve probably heard of called the New York Yankees. He helped lead the team to a World Series Championship in 2009 and that same year was voted by his peers as the top Strength Coach in Major League Baseball, receiving the Nolan Ryan Award.

Dana’s book is called Habits of a Champion: Nobody Becomes a Champion by Accident.

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Posted on Tuesday, May 26, 2020

320: Maximize Profits by Investing in Your People with Sherry Deutschmann

Author of Lunch with Lucy

by Jeff Brown

Sometimes those in my network will suggest authors for the show they know personally.

When this happens, I’ve been known to be skeptical.

Though we have the best of intentions, it can be difficult not to recommend someone we personally like, even if their work is just ‘okay.’

As soon as I cracked open this week’s featured book, I knew I didn’t need to be concerned that the recommendation came from a friend of the author.

Not only is this friend a former co-worker of mine, but she’s also got excellent taste in people and their works. Thank you Leah for bringing Sherry Deutschmann to my attention.

Sherry’s new book (and her first) is called Lunch with Lucy: Maximize Profits by Investing in Your People.

I literally cried at least twice as a read it. The stories of Sherry’s journey – and the way she runs her businesses – is that compelling.

She’s an unconventional leader, and a much-needed breath of fresh air to leadership in my view.

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Posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2020

319: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 30th Anniversary Edition

With author Stephen M. R. Covey

by Jeff Brown

What an honor it is to be asked to participate in the launch of the 30th Anniversary Edition of the #1 business book of the 20th century!

And what a treat it is to talk to the son and namesake of the author himself, Mr. Stephen M. R. Covey.

I can honestly say, if the Read to Lead Podcast were to come to an end after today, I would be at complete peace with that.

Why? Because today I am privileged to conduct what is arguably the single most important interview of my 30+ year career.

Not only is Stephen M. R. Covey an accomplished author in his own right (with a New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling book under his belt), but he’s agreed to field a handful of questions from a handful of those impacted by his father’s book over the years.

By “those impacted” I’m talking about you! That’s right. Every question I’m posing to Stephen was submitted by a listener to the podcast.

Of course, the book I’m referring to is called The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition.

This is a ‘can’t miss’ conversation!

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Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2020

318: 5 Steps to Kill Busyness with Garland Vance

Author of Gettin' (un)Busy

by Jeff Brown

A couple of years ago, I had the tremendous opportunity to speak at a conference attended by about 500 authors from around the world.

One member of that audience was a man named Garland Vance.

According to Garland, he decided right then and there that, once his book was finished, he would make it his goal to appear on the Read to Lead Podcast.

Well, here we are. It is my pleasure to welcome Garland to Read to Lead and it’s an absolute treat to tell you with 100% sincerity that Garland’s book is one of the best I’ve ever read on purpose and productivity.

It’s that good.

It’s called Gettin’ (un)Busy: The 5 Steps to Kill Busyness and Live with Purpose, Productivity, and Peace.

It is possible for you to be highly productive AND un-busy at the same time. Garland shows you how.

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