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If you’ve followed me even for a few months, you probably know that one of my favorite topics is the changing world of work. In fact, in late April, I hosted an online conference called the Boss-Free Virtual Summit, an event whose purpose was to help as many as possible discover all that is available […] The post 275: Get Better Work, Take More Time Off, and Finance the Life You Want in the Gig Economy first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

As I take some time off to visit with family, I decided to create this special encore episode just for you. If you’re new or relatively new to the podcast, chances are good you’ve not experienced Episode #200 before. And if you’ve missed Episode #200, you’re even less likely to have heard the five interviews […] The post Encore Episode: 5 Killer Books on Public Speaking and Effective Communication first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

Every month for the past two-plus years, I’ve been meeting with members of my online book club to talk through the most recent book we’ve gone through together. Last month, that book was one whose focus is on productivity. But not just any kind of productivity system. No. This productivity book gets right what so […] The post 274: An Audio Summary of Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

When a publicist recently reached out to me about the book I’m featuring today, I almost passed on it. I was in a hurry (and I get a lot of requests). But then I reread the email and realized who the author and his company have worked with. Folks like GE, Nike, Warby Parker, and […] The post 273: Applied Empathy with Michael Ventura first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

I’ve known today’s guest for a number of years. I actually can’t remember where and how we first met. But one thing that has stuck with me over the years is how, every time I see him, I always end up walking away with so much more clarity toward my life and business. This mystery […] The post 272: The Daily Decision That Changes Everything first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

Since I began the practice of running a few times a week beginning in August of 2016, I’ve managed to work in a few local 5K races here and there. Today’s guest, a self-described recreational athlete, set her sites just a little bit higher; deciding she was going to find a way to get to […] The post 271: 7 Keys to Greater Success in Your Personal and Professional Life first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

I first met today’s guest at a conference I was keynoting back in 2016. She was one of those rare folks who immediately put me at ease with her friendly demeanor and positive attitude. Her name is Mridu Parikh and now, three years later, she has written a brand new book called Accomplish It: 7 […] The post 270: 7 Simple Actions to Get the Right Things Done and Achieve Your Goals first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

How valuable would it be for a seller to have the buyer’s perspective? How many books about selling are co-written by a sales expert and a professional buyer? As far as I know, there’s only one, and it’s the one being featured on today’s episode of the Read to Lead Podcast. Same Side Selling: How […] The post 269: The All-New Second Edition of Same Side Selling first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

My guest today is Liane Davey, a New York Times bestselling author, and a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review. Liane has worked with executives at companies such as Amazon, Walmart, Aviva, 3M, TD Bank, and Sony.  She says that, in the workplace, “conflict” has become a dirty word. Most believe it to be antithetical to […] The post 268: How to Use Productive Conflict to Get Your Team Back On Track first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

My guest today is Moe Carrick, a consultant, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and author who is passionate about the role work plays in creating meaning for our lives. I believe she offers a fresh, honest, and direct roadmap for leaders everywhere who seek to make their workplace “fit for human life.” And, she offers advice for workers and encourages […] The post 267: Making Your Company Fit for Human Life first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.