
The ONE Thing
Discover the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results. Learn how the most successful people in the world approach productivity, time management, business, health and habits with The ONE Thing. A ProduKtive® Podcast.
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Feb 27, 2023 • 56min
389. How to Make the Right Call When Stakes Are High with David Noble and Carol Kauffman
Are you tired of making decisions in high-stress scenarios only to second-guess yourself later? Do you wish you could communicate or lead differently in those crucial moments? If so, you're not alone.On today's podcast, we spoke with David Noble and Carol Kaufman about the limits of relying solely on instinct in high-stress situations. They share the importance of having a system or model to guide you and offer four simple steps for leaders to master these moments of crisis. In today's fast-paced and ever-changing world, difficult choices and high-stakes scenarios are a constant challenge. Tune in to learn how you can set yourself up for success in these critical moments.Visit rtlinstitute.com to learn more about the book and how you can level-up your leadership skills.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about:
Striking a balance between coaching and consulting
What Real-Time Leadership is
How to handle high-stress situations and inflection points
Practicing three-dimensional leadership
Links & Tools from This Episode
Learn more at rtlinstitute.com
carolkauffman.com
view-advisors.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carolkauffmanphd
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/david-noble-468222
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Feb 20, 2023 • 52min
388. How to Live a Rich Life with Ramit Sethi
Have you ever stopped to consider what a rich life truly means to you? The answer is likely more complex and personal than you think.While some may believe that achieving financial freedom is the key to living a rich life, the truth is that living a rich life can mean different things to different people.Today on the show, we’re speaking with Ramit Sethi, a renowned personal finance expert who challenges the conventional definitions of wealth and success. Join us as Ramit shares his powerful insights on how to design and live the extraordinary life you truly deserve.If you want to align your rich life with your values, visit the1thing.com/values to get in touch with your core values and spend your money where it matters most.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about:
Defining what a rich life means for you
How our past informs what we value
What you need to become better at in order to live a rich life
Aligning values between couples using the rich life philosophy
Creating a system to stay on track towards your goals
Links & Tools from This Episode
Learn more at IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com
Listen to I Will Teach You To Be Rich
Discover what your rich life is with the Rich Life Quiz
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Feb 13, 2023 • 57min
387. Investing in Our Future Leaders and Building a Better Tomorrow with Beth Hendler-Grunt
Are you tired of feeling lost in the job market? Want to land the job of your dreams?The college to career transition can be overwhelming, but it's crucial to have clarity on what success looks like for us in the future. Understanding our core skills and being able to effectively communicate them is key.Today's guest, Beth Hendler-Grunt, is a specialist in the college to career space. She's the founder and President of Next Great Step, and she’s here to share her innovative strategies and challenge us to think big about what's possible for ourselves. Get ready to learn how to make that big leap into the job market and achieve your career goals.Want to further your career or that of your new grad? Visit the1thing.com to find free resources to identify your core skills and set you apart from the competition.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about:
How parents can offer career support to their children without being overbearing
Balancing passion and practicality in a career
How graduates can convince employers to take a chance on them using sales techniques
The step-by-step process of finding a career
The habits students can take on for success
Links & Tools from This Episode
Learn more at nextgreatstep.com
Read: The Next Great Step: The Parents' Guide to Launching Your New Grad Into a Career
Connect with Beth on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bethhendlergrunt
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Feb 6, 2023 • 1h 5min
386. The Power of Key Relationships, Community, and Networks with Eric Barker
Loneliness is more than simply being alone.The quality, depth, and number of relationships you cultivate play a crucial role in living a fulfilling life. A supportive community and meaningful friendships are vital for a rich life experience, but also delicate.Eric Barker is a sought-after speaker and best-selling author of “Plays Well With Others.” In this interview, he delves into the significance of forming meaningful relationships. Eric shares practical tips for strengthening relationships and encourages us to think about our network and build a community that aligns with our aspirations.If your goal is to improve the relationships in your life, visit the1thing.com for tips on how to reach your goals and align them with your values.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about:
Debunking the common maxims of relationships
What you can do to form more intentional relationships
The dangers of loneliness and how to treat it
Setting goals around relationship-building
How to get better at detecting lies
Links & Tools from This Episode
Learn more at ericbarker.org
Follow Eric on Twitter: @bakadesuyo
Read: Plays Well With Others
Read: Barking Up The Wrong Tree
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Jan 30, 2023 • 53min
385. Habits and the Power of Community Will Get You to Your Goals with Jay Papasan
Are you struggling to achieve your goals?Many people set goals, but find it difficult to actually make progress towards them — whether due to a lack of motivation, unclear priorities, or not having a plan in place to break down the goal into smaller, manageable steps. Without a clear plan and the right mindset, it can be easy to get sidetracked and lose sight of the progress we have made, leading to a feeling of frustration and disappointment. This is why it’s essential to have a clear plan in place and the right tools and mindset to make progress toward our goals and ultimately achieve them.Today's guest, Jay Papasan, co-author of The One Thing, shares powerful insights on how to zoom out and think about your long-term aspirations, and how to break down your goals and overcome roadblocks by forming habits and utilizing tools like our 4-1-1 and GPS. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive community to help you achieve your goals.Whether you set new goals on January 1st or not, it’s never too late to start where you are. If you want to achieve your goals this year, visit the1thing.com to find information to keep you moving forward.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about:
Building habits that naturally lead to your goal outcomes
Blocking out time to reset your intentions and start fresh at any time
Holding yourself accountable to your goals regularly
Being intentional about your network, community, and environment
Links & Tools from This Episode
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Jan 23, 2023 • 57min
384. Setting and Achieving Goals in 2023
Do you set big goals year after year only to find yourself falling short? If you want to achieve your goals in 2023, you’re going to have to change your approach to setting goals and how you go about executing them.Today's podcast focuses on goal setting for 2023. We have Mark Donohue, an experienced trainer and coach, on to discuss our approach to goal setting and the things you should do to reflect, cast a vision, evaluate your vision, understand your purpose, prioritize, stay in a productive space, and form a relationship with the goal you’ve created. We'll touch on the different tools and resources available to assist you in your journey and transform how you set and achieve your goals. By understanding the principles of goal setting and taking action on them, you can create an effective plan for reaching your goals in 2023. With an organized approach and the right tools and resources, you can make your dreams a reality. Start with the first step, take action, and don’t forget to measure and adjust your progress along the way. Now is the time to take control of your future and create a plan to reach your goals in 2023.We’re on a mission to support our community. If you want more information about our membership, visit the1thing.com/membership.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about:
The 3 P’s approach to goal-setting
Allowing your purpose to change over time
Using your values as a lens to decide your goals
Focusing on the gain and growth instead of the goal
The value of regular reflection toward hitting your goals
Links & Tools from This Episode
the1thing.com/membership
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Jan 16, 2023 • 57min
383. Forming a Relationship with Your Finances with Hannah Koenig
Goals are important when it comes to building wealth. And as we always say it’s crucial to form a relationship with your goals, it’s equally important that you form a relationship with your finances.Financial intimacy is a combination of emotional and intellectual intimacy, which allows people to separate facts from feelings when it comes to money and create a safe space for them to reframe and heal the challenges that impact their behavior. Financial intelligence is also important in understanding what actions to take and what order in which to do so.Hannah Koenig is a wealth business and leadership mentor for entrepreneurs, CEO, transformational facilitator, and speaker on the Forbes Coaches Council. Her mission is to close the wealth gap and help everyday leaders to be well-resourced. In 2017, she made the decision to learn everything there is to know about finances and wealth building. This was a difficult but empowering shift, allowing her to purchase a home and build a multiple six-figure business. Hannah encourages people to take away from this conversation the idea that they have immense financial power and that they can choose what they want in terms of financial success.Is it time to make your financial goals your ONE Thing? Visit the1thing.com to find free tools and resources to reach a higher level of success as an individual, team, or organization.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about:
Closing the wealth gap
The surprisingly simple truth behind building wealth
Having a relationship with your finances
The three facets of financial intimacy
Advice for shifting your mindset around money
Using a business as a tool for wealth
Building financial habits for success
Links & Tools from This Episode
Learn more at hannah-koenig.com
Follow Hannah on Instagram: @iamhannahkoenig
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Jan 9, 2023 • 59min
382. Clarity Through Values Drives Fulfillment and Results with Michael Unbroken
Having clarity on what you want is important. Having clarity on who you want to become is powerful.Knowing what you value most and leveraging your values to prioritize what you need to focus on keeps your actions and your choices aligned with your vision of who you want to become. This is true for a person, team, business, or brand.Michael Unbroken shares his incredible story and his gift for teaching others to face their fears and achieve big goals. He challenges us all to look in the mirror, acknowledge where we are, and push for bigger results.Without clarity on your values, you will never be able to make the right decisions. Visit the1thing.com/values to see our Core Values Deck and find the clarity you need to move forward.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about:
Taking ownership over your actions and the direction of your future
The iterative process of self-improvement
Having a willingness to change and breaking out of your comfort zone
Using your values to align your decision-making
Links & Tools from This Episode
Learn more at thinkunbroken.com
thinkunbrokenacademy.com
Instagram: @michaelunbroken
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Jan 2, 2023 • 54min
381. Controlling Your Creative Mindset with Deborah Peters
Have you had this experience: You’re imagining or envisioning some extraordinary possibilities for yourself or your business, firing on all cylinders, in a highly creative state of focused flow? But then something shifts, and you start focusing on all the wrong things — limitations, challenges, and obstacles that stand in your way.We all struggle with limiting beliefs. It’s a common roadblock for creative entrepreneurs looking to do something ambitious. But it doesn’t have to stop you.Deborah Peters has some valuable insights into how we can control our mindset and stay in that creative space. She offers actionable advice on how leaders, entrepreneurs, or driven individuals can both envision what they want and stay on the path to achieving it.If you want to get out of a cycle of limiting beliefs and start pushing your life forward, visit the1thing.com to get the coaching and support you need.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about:
Becoming aware of the self-talk and passive processing that drives your decision-making
Using time blocking to create dedicated space for the things you want
Why we shift from inspiration to grinding — and why we don’t have to
Ways to get out of limiting beliefs and negative self-talk spirals
Links & Tools from This Episode
Learn more at neimind.com
Listen: The Deborah Peters Show
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Dec 19, 2022 • 41min
380. The Power of Customer Service and Brand Confidence
Customers are evolving. Customer service and customer experience needs to evolve with it. Your business brand or your personal brand is enabled by your customers’ trust and confidence in that brand. And putting the customer first today requires greater speed and agility than ever before.Gabe Larson, Head of Marketing at Kustomer which has recently been acquired by Meta and host of the Customer Service Secrets podcast, shares what it means for him and his company to put the customer first in today’s market and how it can shift our mindset from viewing customer service as a cost and more as a revenue generator.Is customer service your ONE Thing? Visit the1thing.com and find out how to align your teams around your priorities to see results that move the business forward.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about:
The power and impact of customer confidence
The core pillars of building a sustainable brand
Using creative plagiarism outside of your field for inspiration
The changing expectations of customer service
Links & Tools from This Episode
Learn more: kustomer.com
Listen: Customer Service Secrets
Connect with Gabe: linkedin.com/in/gabelarsen
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