What if the gap between your potential and your results isn’t motivation… but autopilot?

In today’s Daily Influence episode, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with entrepreneur, success mentor, and Think It, Be It founder John Mitchell to unpack the “missing secret” he uncovered inside the legendary book Think and Grow Rich—and how a simple 12-minute daily practice helped him shift from consistent low six figures to building a life that produced seven-figure results.

John explains why most of our daily actions are unconscious, how that silently drives our outcomes in business, relationships, and health, and how his repeatable method helps people build clarity, confidence, and intentional influence—starting with how they lead themselves. You’ll also hear practical examples of how this shows up in everyday moments (like patience at the dinner table and focus at work), plus how listeners can access his free training and tools.

If you’re someone who feels “meant for more,” this conversation offers a grounded, repeatable way to move from intention to action—on purpose.

Learn More:

Email John: [email protected]

Website: Think It, Be It: https://thinkitbeit.com/

THE MISSING SECRET of the Legendary Book Think and Grow Rich : And a 12-minute-a-day technique to apply it: https://a.co/d/61r8r2D

The world of work didn’t just change — it’s been completely unsettled.

Technology, AI, and shifting expectations have disrupted traditional roles, job titles, and career paths. Outcomes now matter more than hours. Skills are replacing roles. And leadership is no longer about control — it’s about influence.

In Episode 653 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith slows the conversation down to focus on what truly matters in the new labor market:

How leaders influence culture when roles shift faster than job descriptions

Why skills-based development is becoming the most effective retention strategy

What intentional, responsible influence looks like in career ecosystems where people lead themselves more and are managed less

This episode is a call to refocus leadership on behavior, trust, and human development — because when structure fails, culture must adapt.

For years, leaders treated technology as something we used.

AI has changed that dynamic.

In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores a shift many organizations are already experiencing — AI is no longer just a tool executing tasks. It’s recommending, prioritizing, predicting, and quietly influencing decisions.

That raises a new leadership question:

How do we lead when influence is shared with a non-human teammate?

This episode challenges leaders to rethink accountability, psychological safety, and responsible influence in a world where AI is embedded in daily work. Brian outlines why judgment must remain human, how clarity and SMART discipline prevent chaos, and what it takes to intentionally lead teams where humans and AI work side by side.

If AI is influencing your organization, this episode will help you ensure that leadership — not technology — stays in control.

Today on Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Larry Kaufman — global speaker, best-selling author of The NCG Factor, and one of the most respected relationship builders on LinkedIn. Larry has built a life and career anchored in responsible influence, generosity, and authentic connection. His philosophy is simple but profound: lead with giving, and success follows in unexpected ways.

In this conversation, Larry shares:

• His journey from sales to global speaking—and how being an early adopter of LinkedIn led him to a path of teaching, mentoring, and connecting others.

• The “others-focused” mindset that has shaped his approach to relationships, networking, and influence.

• Powerful stories of impact, including life-changing introductions that launched careers, created opportunities, and even sparked love stories.

• Why listening is the most underrated relationship skill, and how asking one simple question—“How can I help you?”—can transform your personal and professional life.

• Lessons from unique life chapters, from appearing in iconic films to driving sports legends to serving on the board of Holiday Heroes.

• How service, intention, and generosity create ripple effects far beyond what we can see.

Larry reminds us that influence isn’t about scale or status—it’s about showing up for others with integrity, curiosity, and a willingness to help without expectation. This episode is a powerful guide for anyone who wants to build deeper relationships, lead with purpose, and create positive impact through everyday actions.

Tune in and learn how to build a life where connection isn’t transactional—it’s transformational.

Connect With Larry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrykaufmanlinkedinspeaker/

Buy Larry’s Book: https://a.co/d/8veAVPl

SMART doesn’t end once a goal is written down.

In this episode of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith builds on the recent discussions around milestones and attainability to introduce a critical shift in thinking: SMART is not a one-time goal-setting exercise—it’s a living cycle.

When goals, objectives, milestones, tasks, and feedback loops work together, SMART becomes a self-correcting system. This is how individuals stop waiting to be managed, teams move from effort to excellence, and leaders stop reacting and start managing with intention.

This episode sets the foundation for deeper conversations on ownership, accountability, and individual influence—because systems don’t execute… people do.

In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Serena Mastin—CEO, speaker, creative visionary, and author of the transformative memoir Exposed. Serena’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary: from surviving childhood instability, homelessness, and trauma to becoming a powerhouse leader who builds organizations rooted in creativity, courage, and connection.

Serena opens up about the pivotal experiences that shaped her—from navigating witness protection and foster homes, to building a successful marketing agency, to enduring unimaginable personal loss when her husband passed away in 2020. Through vulnerability, self-awareness, and determination, she rebuilt not only her business but the foundation of her own leadership.

Together, Gregg and Serena explore themes central to the I in Team series, including:

• The influence that begins with self-awareness

• How authenticity creates deeper connection and stronger teams

• The importance of values-driven leadership

• Balancing service with self-preservation

• Using storytelling as a vehicle for healing and impact

• The role of AI as a tool—not a replacement—for human connection

Serena also shares the life-changing shift that inspired her memoir Exposed and the quote that now guides her leadership: “You don’t have to set yourself on fire to keep others warm.”

This episode is a reminder that influence becomes most powerful when it comes from a place of truth, intention, and alignment. Serena’s story will leave you inspired to show up more fully, lead more responsibly, and use your voice to create meaningful impact.

Tune in for a conversation filled with wisdom, courage, and a call to step into your authentic influence.

Connect with Serena at: https://serenamastin.com/

In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith picks up where we left off on why goals fail without milestones — and goes deeper into why milestones are what make goals attainable in the first place.

Milestones don’t make goals smaller or easier. They make them humanly achievable through structure, clarity, and momentum. When goals are unsequenced, they overwhelm. When milestones are SMART, they create psychological safety, reduce anxiety, and replace pressure with confidence.

This episode explores how progress fuels motivation, why engagement follows evidence, and how attainability lives at the intersection of clarity, momentum, and trust. If your goals feel distant, this episode will help you turn ambition into a disciplined, achievable path forward.

Most goals don’t fail because they lack ambition — they fail because they lack structure.

In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores why milestones are the missing link between setting a goal and actually achieving it. Without milestones, goals drift, accountability becomes emotional, and progress is assumed instead of managed. With milestones, leaders gain clarity, teams gain confidence, and execution becomes intentional.

If you want better results in 2026, this episode will challenge you to stop writing better goals — and start building better milestones.

In this powerful conversation, Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Carolyn Litton, Founder of Hearts for Hope and creator of The Vision Project, to talk about the transformation that occurs when we choose authenticity, alignment, and faith over fear and busyness.

Carolyn shares her journey from high-performing mortgage professional to purpose-driven nonprofit leader and transformational coach. Through thousands of care packages delivered to individuals experiencing homelessness and through her global coaching and retreat programs, Carolyn helps people reconnect to who they really are and operate from flow rather than force.

Listeners will learn:

• How she rebuilt her identity after burnout

• Why slowing down is essential for clarity, influence, and high performance

• The story behind Hearts for Hope’s growing humanitarian impact

• How mindset, energy, and daily habits create sustainable transformation

• Why collaboration and open-hearted leadership expand what's possible

This episode reminds us that influence begins with who we are, not just what we do. Carolyn’s message is grounding, empowering, and full of hope for anyone wanting to make a meaningful difference.

Connect with Carolyn: https://carolynlitton.com/

In this revisit to episode 388 of Daily Influence, Gregg Koleno shares insights from a powerful presentation on business growth and transformation through the lens of IA Business Advisors' proven methodologies.

Founded in 1996, IA Business Advisors specializes in leveraging Individual Advantages (IA) and the principles of S.M.A.R.T. Management to help businesses overcome challenges, identify gaps, and achieve sustainable growth. Gregg discusses their holistic BizVision process, which integrates people, process, and technology to uncover obstacles and create tailored roadmaps for success.

Using the example of a client, Blue Rock Financial Group, Gregg illustrates how IA Business Advisors helped the company streamline operations, develop a functional organizational structure, and empower its leadership team. With candid insights and actionable strategies, this episode will inspire you to:

• Identify gaps in your business operations.

• Embrace S.M.A.R.T. Management principles to create clear, attainable goals.

• Overcome challenges with tailored solutions that drive measurable results.

Whether you're a solopreneur, part of a growing team, or a seasoned leader, this episode provides practical tools and real-world examples to help you take your business to the next level.

Ready to unlock your potential and achieve your goals? Tune in now and discover how IA Business Advisors' transformative approach can guide your journey to success.