Daily Influence

Ever send a message you wish you could take back?

Before every text, email, or post, take 10 seconds to pause and ask:

“Is this how I want to influence this moment?”

Today, Brian shares how the smallest pause can protect trust, reduce conflict, and keep your influence aligned with your values.

Tap in to learn how the SMART framework helps you communicate with intention, clarity, and purpose.

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What if burnout was actually a sign that it’s time to evolve?

On today’s Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno, MBA sits down with Kara Conway Love—lawyer, keynote speaker, author of Leverage Your Influence, and executive coach—to explore how leaders can communicate with confidence, lead with integrity, and reframe responsibility into opportunity.

From navigating career evolution to embracing AI with discernment, Kara shares practical wisdom on aligning values, building authentic confidence, and finding joy in the work you get to do each day.

In this episode:

• How to evolve your career without losing your purpose.

• Why communication rooted in empathy and integrity creates lasting influence.

• The “Today I Get To” mindset that transforms burnout into inspiration.

• Real-world ways leaders can use AI as a creative partner, not a crutch.

Connect with Kara:

Website: https://www.karaconwaylove.com/speaker

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karaconwaylove/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karaconwaylove/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@karaconwaylove/playlists

In today’s episode of Daily Influence, Brian explores one of the most underestimated tools in leadership and human connection: the apology.

Rooted in The I in Team Series and strengthened by the S.M.A.R.T. framework, a genuine apology becomes more than an admission of fault—it becomes a strategic act of responsible influence.

Brian breaks down how accepting responsibility restores psychological safety, how meaningful repair strengthens relationships, and how intentional realignment brings teams back to shared purpose. When done well, an apology shifts influence from reactive to intentional, turning moments of conflict into opportunities for growth and unity.

Your influence is constant—make sure it reflects integrity, humility, and accountability.

In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Dustin Wilson, Manager of Community Relations and Social Impact at Duly Health & Care. Dustin shares how his journey from occupational therapy to community leadership led him to create meaningful change through the Duly Charitable Fund and the Duly Gooders volunteer program.

Under Dustin’s guidance, Duly’s annual Week of Service has become a movement of compassion and collaboration engaging hundreds of volunteers, supporting local nonprofits, and reminding everyone that healthcare extends far beyond clinic walls.

Tune in as Dustin and Gregg-Brooke explore:

• The evolution of Duly’s community engagement and volunteer initiatives

• How purpose-driven leadership fuels culture and connection

• Ways individuals and organizations can start small to spark lasting change

Dustin reminds us that doing good is contagious and that with empathy, intention, and teamwork, every act of service can create a ripple of positive influence.

Contact Dustin at [email protected]

In today’s episode of The Daily Influence, Brian invites you to look in the mirror and ask one of the hardest—but most transformative—questions in personal responsibility: “Am I the problem?”

Drawing from The I in Team Series and the SMART Management philosophy, Brian explores how our own presence, patterns, and behaviors shape the environments around us—often more than we realize. This episode helps you identify when your influence may be contributing to recurring issues and provides practical guidance for shifting from reactive behaviors to more intentional, responsible influence.

If you’re ready to elevate your leadership, relationships, and self-awareness, this episode offers the clarity and direction you need to start improving today.

In a world where technology often feels intimidating, D. Anne Gunia, founder of Cyber Venger and author of Cyber Clarity, is on a mission to change the narrative. She joins host Gregg-Brooke Koleno, MBA on Daily Influence to discuss how education and transparency can replace fear with confidence in cybersecurity and technology.

From helping people recover hacked social media accounts to empowering women to ask tech questions without hesitation, D. Anne shows how knowledge truly is power. Together, they explore responsible influence in a digital age—where honesty, learning, and empowerment build stronger, safer communities.

In this episode:

• How Cyber Clarity helps business leaders make informed IT decisions

• Why fear-based marketing undermines trust in tech

• The mindset shifts that empower women to embrace technology

• Practical ways to learn and verify AI responsibly

• Why sharing knowledge is one of the purest forms of influence

Connect with D. Anne Gunia:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/d-gunia-cybervenger/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybervenger/

Today we revisit Daily Influence Episode 173 where we asked, Are you struggling with change? How many change projects have you been involved in that end up not finished? We talk about redefining change from day one, giving it a new name and a new life to get us to 100% success.

As we close out a milestone week at The Daily Influence, Brian reflects on how reviewing our week through the lens of influence helps us grow with greater intention and awareness. Instead of judging your week as “good” or “bad,” consider how your influence showed up—how you affected others and how others shaped you in return.

In this episode, Brian shares why reflection isn’t about dwelling on the past but preparing for what’s ahead. By viewing our actions, words, and choices as mirrors rather than measures, we can recognize our ripples, learn from them, and begin again with renewed purpose.

Non-technical founders, this one’s for you. In this episode, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Nelly Yusupova—seasoned technologist, fractional CTO, and founder of TechSpeak—to demystify building scalable products without wasting time or money. Nelly shares her journey from first-generation immigrant with zero tech exposure to leading engineering teams and teaching thousands of entrepreneurs how to “speak tech,” set clear processes, and lead with confidence.

You’ll hear:

• How learning the language of tech transforms your ability to lead teams and vendors

• The costly pitfalls non-technical founders face—and the process discipline that prevents them

• A leadership moment that proves culture > “star performers,” plus why no one should be a single point of failure

• Nelly’s “AI Ladder”: moving beyond tidy prompts to strategic automations and AI agents that actually save hours

• Why process mapping comes before AI—and how action beats perfection every time

Nelly also previews her upcoming AI cohort on automations and agents.

https://www.techspeakforentrepreneurs.com/

In this milestone 600th episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith reflects on the people, moments, and experiences that have shaped life’s biggest decisions.

From mentors and family to chance encounters and challenges, influence shows up in ways we often overlook. Brian explores the ripple effect of influence, the power of awareness in recognizing those who guide us, and the responsibility we carry to pay it forward.

Join Brian in celebrating 600 episodes of intentional and responsible influence — and take a moment to thank those who’ve left their mark on your journey.

“Every choice, every action, every word you share can become the moment that influences someone else’s biggest decision.”