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282: Theodor Geisel and the Making of an American Imagination

With Becoming Dr. Seuss author Brian Jay Jones

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I love biographies. As it turns out, so do many listeners to Read to Lead.

Other than an audio summary once or twice, I’ve never featured an interview with a biographer on the show before.

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That is about to change as, today, I welcome author Brian Jay Jones.

His latest book, released earlier this year, is called Becoming Dr. Seuss: Theodor Geisel and the Making of an American Imagination.

If you love biographies as much as I do, especially ones exploring the lives of creative people, be sure and check out Brian’s other books (linked below).

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281: How You Too Can Find a Business Within You

With Kajabi co-founder Travis Rosser

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For the last six years, I’ve worked for myself. The transition wasn’t planned, per se, but was long overdue.

I’d desired to do my own thing for such a long time but had allowed myself to get complacent because I had a “safe and secure” job.

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There is no “safe and secure” when working for someone else. The sooner you realize that the better off your life will be.

It’s also one of the many reasons I am excited to chat with the co-founder of Kajabi, Travis Rosser.

Last year, Travis released the book You Inc.: The Step by Step Guide to Finding a Business Within You.

If you have even a hint of entrepreneurial spirit within you, you owe it to yourself to listen to this.

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280: Why Your Customers Hate You and How to Fix It

With John R. Brandt, author of Nincompoopery

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When it comes to seeking out authors to consider for the show, one of the first things I look at to gauge my own interest is their book’s title.

So, when I was introduced to the book being featured on today’s episode, needless to say, it immediately got my attention.

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It’s called Nincompoopery: Why Your Customers Hate You and How to Fix It and is written by former journalist John R. Brandt.

John is an intelligent and wonderfully funny writer. I found Nincompoopery to be an educational AND enjoyable read. I think you will too

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279: Stand Out, Grow Your Tribe, and Build a Successful Business

With Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income

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What can I say about today’s guest but that he’s one of the nicest (and most successful) guys you’ll ever meet.

In other words, Pat Flynn is proof positive that the saying nice guys finish last is a myth.

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In his latest book Superfans: The Easy Way to Stand Out, Grow Your Tribe, and Build a Successful Business, Pat outlines what it takes to turn followers, subscribers, and customers into Superfans.

People don’t become superfans the moment they find you, Pat says. They become superfans because of the magical moments you create for them over time.

His new book will show you how. Click below to join our conversation now, or keep scrolling for a summary.

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278: How to Become the Leader You Would Follow

With author Scott Jeffrey Miller

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More than in recent memory, I have a ton in common with today’s guest on Read to Lead.

That’s the fact that we both have learned many valuable leadership lessons the hard way.

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His name is Scott Jeffrey Miller of FranklinCovey, and his new book is called Management Mess to Leadership Success: 30 Challenges to Become the Leader You Would Follow.

I saw my past self (thankfully) in so much of what Scott writes regarding his past leadership mistakes.

It’s an incredibly useful book for leaders, particularly Challenge 12 on leading difficult conversations, and one I read cover to cover.

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