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Episode #109: Retire Inspired with Chris Hogan

Author of Retired Inspired: It's Not an Age, It's a Financial Number

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chris hoganWhat do you think when you hear the word retirement?

For me, I picture my extended family gathering to celebrate my grandfather’s retirement when I was a teenager. He would go on to live for almost another 30 years after that. I will always remember him biding his time sitting in a recliner watching television, and once or twice a year traveling to his home state of Alabama (from Indiana) to visit.

Not exactly how I intend to spend my final years.

In his upcoming book Retire Inspired: It’s Not an Age, It’s a Financial Number (available for pre-order until January 11, 2016), author, speaker and financial coach Chris Hogan says the average American’s retirement dreams don’t line up with their financial reality. In fact, many retirees he says will be packing their lunch for an 8-hour shift out of necessity. They simply aren’t ready.

Chris’ message is a simple one: Whether you’re twenty-five and starting your first job or fifty-five and watching the career clock start to wind down, today is the day to get serious about your retirement.

To join my conversation with Chris, simply hit the play button below. I know you’re going to get a lot out of it.

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Episode #108: Choosing a Life That Matters with John Maxwell

Author, Intentional Living

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John MaxwellEvery one of us wants our life to matter.

We each have an innate need, a longing, to be significant, to make a contribution, to do something noble and purposeful. We often, however, doubt that these things are within our reach.

So says the man most know as the #1 Leadership Expert in the world, and author Intentional Living: Choosing a Life That Matters, John Maxwell.

John says that making an impact on the world doesn’t require you to be a certain age, have a lot of money, fame, or a big idea. In fact, the key to choosing a life that matters comes down to one word. Intentionality.

To join my conversation with John, simply hit the play button below. I know you’re going to get a lot out of it.

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Episode #107: Dominate Your Day Before Breakfast with Jeff Sanders

Author, 5 AM Miracle

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Jeff SandersI first met Jeff Sanders in the spring of 2013, right about the time both of us were set to launch our podcasts.

Since then, a lot has happened. Both Jeff and I have seen our shows nominated for multiple awards, we’ve both had the chance to speak at a number of conferences, and quite a bit more.

In Jeff’s case, his journey also included being offered a book deal about this time last year. 5 AM Miracle: Dominate Your Day Before Breakfast, out now, is the one we discuss today. I couldn’t be more proud of him.

Jeff has positioned himself as the guy who bounces out of bed when most of us are sound asleep. He understands what it takes to tackle big goals and actually achieve them again and again. In fact, since he first launched the weekly 5 AM Miracle podcast on July 1, 2013, he has yet to miss a single Monday (126 and counting).

To join my conversation with Jeff, simply hit the play button below. I know you’re going to get a lot out of it.

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Episode #106: How to Guarantee a Standing Ovation for All the Performances in Your Life

...featuring Michael Port, author of Steal the Show

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Michael PortWhether you realize it or not, you are a performer.

That’s right. We all are in fact. We’re performing every day of our lives: at work, at home, online, at dinner, and in virtually every other scenario in which we find ourselves.

For most of us, we do it without thinking. We naturally play our various roles without a moment’s thought toward our chameleon-like nature. It’s not that we aren’t being true to who we are. We just instinctively understand subconsciously that each of our roles requires us to emphasize different aspects of who we truly are.

So says Michael Port, today’s guest on Read to Lead.

Michael takes on this topic and more in his new book, Steal the Show…from Speeches to Job Interviews to Deal-Closing Pitches: How to Guarantee a Standing Ovation for All the Performances in Your Life.

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Episode #105: The Four Secrets of Passionate Organizations

with Mike Goldman, author, Performance Breakthrough

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Mike GoldmanThe latest research suggests that only 29 percent of employees are truly engaged in the work they do.

That’s like an engine running at less than one third its power. How an your team reach its potential with that level of engagement?

Imagine your company instead with eight out of ten people truly engaged. What would this mean to your company’s productivity, morale, retention, and ability to recruit top talent?

Mike Goldman tackles these topics and more in the newly-released 2nd edition of his book Performance Breakthrough: The Four Secrets of Passionate Organizations. Told in story form, it’s a quick and fascinating read.

To join my conversation with Mike, simply hit the play button below.

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