Episode #104: How to Be Present and Productive When There is Never Enough Time

A Conversation with 5 Gears co-author Jeremie Kubicek

jeremie kubicekToday’s guest is co-author of what you might call a “power” book.

If implemented, it has the power to literally transform the relationships of those you love the most and help you become a significant leader at work and in your community. If you can admit to the areas in your life where you tend to disconnect – personal, family, team, organization, and community – and if you are willing to deal with them. 

In their new book, 5 Gears: How to Be Present and Productive When There is Never Enough Time, Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram suggest relational intelligence is the future competitive advantage for leaders. It is becoming the primary currency of leadership influence.

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Episode #103: Firepower for Living an Unlimited Life

Dixie Gillaspie, author, Just Blow It Up

dixie gillaspieIf you believe that an unlimited life, an unstoppable business, and perpetual happiness are all part of the “impossible dream” you haven’t met today’s guest.

Ever since she was a little girl, Dixie Gillaspie’s least favorite word was “can’t.” It still is, and she’s on a mission to prove that anything is possible, for anyone.

Her first love is working with entrepreneurs as a coach, consultant, muse, and firestarter. She’s good at seeing opportunities where other people see walls, navigating crossroads where other people see dead ends, and helping people connect their passion and purpose to create a powerful presence and increased profit.

Dixie is the author of Just Blow It Up: Firepower for Living an Unlimited Life, she contributes to Entrepreneur and Huffington Post and is a Senior Managing Editor for The Good Men Project.

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Episode #102: Amplify Your Strengths and Create Success on Your Own Terms

with Beth Buelow, the Introvert Entrepreneur

beth buelowChances are, everything you’ve learned about introverts, or what it means to be one, is wrong.

My guest today, Beth Buelow (pronounced BEE-loh), says that you don’t need to be loud and brash be be successful in business. In fact, the strengths and traits of the typical introvert lend themselves well to entrepreneurship, as well as “intrapreneurship” and a range of business roles.

Beth’s book, The Introvert Entrepreneur: Amplify Your Strengths and Create Success on Your Own Terms, is available for pre-order now.

In it, Beth addresses a wide range of topics, from managing fears and expectations and developing a growth mind-set, to networking, marketing, leadership skills, and community-building. Her book is filled with fresh insights and actionable advice.

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Episode #101: Master Personal Transformation with Jay Samit

Author of Disrupt You!

Jay SamitMy guest today is a digital media innovator and pioneer in the music, video distribution, social media, and eCommerce space.

He is recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on disruption and innovation. He launches billion dollar businesses, transforms entire industries, revamps government institutions, and for over three decades continues to be at the forefront of global trends.

His name is Jay Samit and his book, Disrupt You!: Master Personal Transformation, Seize Opportunity, and Thrive in the Era of Endless Innovation, is my new favorite book of 2015…it’s that good!

Everyone from the Pope to the President calls on Jay help bring positive change in this era of endless innovation.

Jay says it starts with mindset. In other words, “you have everything you need to thrive; you just have to plan for the race of your life.”

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