One Percent Better

Today I talk about identifying the crucial gap in your life between knowledge and action.  The gap between what we know is true, and what we do to change.  Thank you to everyone who has left a review on iTunes, it helps spread my message and reach more people. Please email me if I can help you find the gap that's holding you back from getting 1% better today. Please share this episode with someone you care about. -JF 

Today's episode is bonus content, recorded one year ago live from Max 40 Wine and Spirits. I sit down with Rick, my favorite wine expert, as he guides my listeners and me towards 1% better wine knowledge.  Enjoy.    -JF 

Today, I sit down with motivational speaker, podcaster, and writer, Stephen Mackey. Mackey helps us all get 1% better by sharing the habits, mindset, and wisdom he has picked up along his journey. Please share this with someone you care about.  -JF

Today I share:  Some celebrations and shout outs from my 40th Birthday Party How a yearbook signing can refill your mental tank My upcoming appearance on The Teacher Tunnel Podcast My experience at the National Speakers Association A Seth Godin Story  As always, email me at getonepercentbetter@gmail.com or find me on Twitter @FerraroOnAir  Please share this with someone you care about. --JF 

Today I speak with best-selling author and founder of Triad Consulting, Sheila Heen. Sheila and I discuss the framework and tactics of how to improve communication when it matters most.   You can buy Difficult Conversations here.

Getting 1% better is not a once in a while checklist item; it's a mindset.  It's a daily habit.  This week I share a story about how I took that mindset into a task nobody loves: buying a new washing machine.  On this episode I preview Episode 19 next week with author Sheila Heen. Visit her website here. Thanks to those who helped me celebrate my 40th Birthday. Call to Action: I am looking for a new daily reader.  Every day I read Seth Godin's Blog but I am looking to add to my collection. What do you read every day? Please share this episode with someone who needs it. What can you get 1% better at today? --JF 

Brian Kight, CEO of Focus3, sits down with me to discuss how to build a winning culture in businesses, schools, and teams.  Share the podcast with someone who will enjoy it! -JF 

This episode is a microphone and me.  I am hoping to help you get 1% better this week by asking you to reconsider the concept of work life balance. Instead, think about consolidation, think about alignment.  Today, I share with you: The upcoming 1% Better guest list- Brian Kight, Sheila Heen An update on my life in the classroom Some thoughts on the reading habits of teens My upcoming appearances on two podcasts, Ahead of the Curve and Teacher Tunnel Alumni Classroom II  A 1% Better hack for making someone's day Email me at GetOnePercentBetter@gmail.com if I can help you in any way.  JF 

Joe sits down with teacher, author, and innovator @DonWettrick. Don hosts a podcast here Meet Don's students here Some 1% Ideas Worth Sharing: The difference between creativity and innovation. Explained in detail here The value of DOING Don's "The Greatest Thing Ever" List (44:40) The Freakonomics Link Mentioned Bold by Peter Diamandis and Steve Kotler Please share this episode with someone who would enjoy it! --JF 

Author, salesman, keynote speaker, and coach Phil M. Jones shares his insights to help us get one percent better.  Some 1% Better Ideas Worth Sharing: How Phil got into sales. The importance of using and knowing a script.  How to improvise.  Phil's preparation for a speaking event. The power of language.  Excerpts from his new book, Exactly What to Say                                     (buy it here) Find all things Phil M. Jones here Share this episode with a friend. Thank you, JF