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As leaders, we have leaders we look up to. If we aren’t careful, we can let their criticism keep us from important work. Our words also have the power to influence the path of those we lead. John Perkins joins us today and teaches us to change our perception of fear to help us lead ourselves and others better.

John Perkins is an author and activist whose 10 books on global intrigue, shamanism, and transformation including Touching the Jaguar, Shapeshifting and the classic Confessions of an Economic Hit Man has been on the New York Times bestseller list for more than 70 weeks, sold over 2 million copies and are published in 35 languages. 

As chief economist at a major consulting firm, he advised the World Bank, United Nations, Fortune 500 corporations, US and other governments. He regularly speaks at universities, economic forums, and shamanic gatherings around the world and is a founder and board member of the nonprofit organizations, the Pachamama Alliance and Dream Change.

 

Connect with John:  https://johnperkins.org/

Touching the Jaguar: https://johnperkins.org/books

 

QUESTIONS ASKED:

• Why do we have to face our fear to change our perception?
• Why do you think opportunity is hidden in our fear?
• How do we identify what’s holding us back?

 

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

• The life economy and reshaping how we view business
• The hidden opportunity within touching what we fear
• Making your work enjoyable and embracing fear

 

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Today we talk about why you should screw the algorithm, put out better work, and be more human online. 

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He was a professor studying moral psychology and what makes things wrong..when a student asked him a question that he couldn’t answer…”What makes something funny?”

Since then he has shifted his career and research and now even does stand up comedy. Find out today why Dr. Peter McGraw teaches business leaders why THINKING funny and the willingness to break rules will help you SUCCEED.

Dr. Peter McGraw is a behavioral economist and global expert in the scientific study of humor. He directs The Humor Research Lab (HuRL), hosts the podcast I’M NOT JOKING, is the co-author of The Humor Code: A Global Search for What Makes Things Funny, and is the author of the recent book Shtick to Business: What the Masters of Comedy can Teach You about Breaking Rules, Being Fearless, and Building a Serious Career. He’s a sought-after speaker and professor who teaches MBA courses for the University of Colorado Boulder, University of California San Diego, and London Business School. 

Connect with Dr. McGraw:  https://www.petermcgraw.org/

QUESTIONS ASKED:

• What are the benefits of using humor?
• What’s the psychology behind the different types of humor?
• How can we find the courage to be more creative and be willing to be rejected?

 

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

• Why we shouldn’t try to BE funny but THINK funny
• What reversal teaches us about comedy and marketing
• Why Jerry Seinfeld's daily rituals made him the richest comic
• The importance of opening yourself up to experience

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As leaders, we often have many things we’re good at, but we don’t always know how to make them work together.

Estie Rand gives straightforward tips on how to leverage our skills so that we can provide services and products for people who will truly benefit from them. In this interview, she displays a lovely and fun example of the advice she shares on getting in front of your target audience and connecting with them in a meaningful and sincere way.

Estie Rand built a six-figure business with zero dollars in ad-spend in under two years, with a fully virtual team (while raising five kids!) The founder and owner of Strand Consulting, an LA based boutique consultancy, this marketing maven guides business owners ranging from multi-millionaires to freelancers on how to earn more money with less headache. After a decade in non-profit, rising in the ranks to become CIO, Estie left her job to bring her skills of doing more with less to small business owners around the world. She is also the host of the acclaimed Business Breakthrough Podcast, where she humanizes business and businessifys humans. You can check her out at www.estierand.com. 

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QUESTIONS ASKED:

• When you were a little girl, did you know your life work would be in marketing?
• How do we use our quirkiness to our advantage?
• How did you get into nonprofit?
• How do you mix profit with purpose?

 

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

• Confidence and growing quickly using your strengths
• Clarity and balance
• Marketing aside from social media
• Conversations and human interaction

 

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Today we talk about what I learned from Rainn Wilson, how video games gives my cat anxiety, and why I need more sleep.

 

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As leaders, sometimes we are waiting years before we see the growth we’ve hoped for from the start. Ty Riley shows us how to persist, rest in facing the unknown, and change people’s lives through pursuing an unconventional career.

Ty Riley is a 33 year-old entrepreneur from Texas.  He started his first business at 22 years old and has had the pleasure of still running and growing it to this day. His company is called Streetz Dance Convention and Competition. 

They are an all styles dance convention focused on a no dancer left behind mentality. Their mission is to bring a fun, personable, and inspiring event to areas across the United States. At Streetz, they want to be more than just a dance convention, but a family.  Currently, they have over 20 tour stops across the country which hold anywhere from 500 to 1000 dancers per event.

 

Connect with TheStreetzDance.com

QUESTIONS ASKED:

• What got you interested in entrepreneurship and dance?
• How do you make sure no one gets overlooked?
• What are your tips for making connections?
• Where do you come up with ideas for social media content?
• How do you stay inspired creatively?

 

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

• Family members who don’t understand your pursuit of a job that’s not “normal”
• Being too old for the industry you want to enter
• Creating a family atmosphere at events

 

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As leaders, we have actions we want to take and values we want to follow, but we often find ourselves unable to focus on what is most important to us. Nir Eyal teaches us the four steps of becoming indistractable. He dives into understanding the root causes of our distractions.

Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Nir previously taught as a Lecturer in Marketing at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford.

Nir co-founded and sold two tech companies since 2003 and was dubbed by The M.I.T. Technology Review as, "The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology."

He is the author of two bestselling books, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.

Indistractable received critical acclaim, winning the Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Award as well as being named one of the Best Business and Leadership Books of the Year by Amazon and one of the Best Personal Development Books of the Year by Audible. The Globe and Mail called Indistractable, "the best business book of 2019."

In addition to blogging at NirAndFar.com, Nir's writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Harvard Business Review, Time Magazine, and Psychology Today.

Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Some of his past investments include Eventbrite (NYSE:EB), Anchor.fm (acquired by Spotify), Kahoot! (KAHOOT-ME.OL), Refresh.io (acquired by LinkedIn), Product Hunt, Marco Polo, Presence Learning, 7 Cups, Pana, Byte Foods, FocusMate, and Shadow.

Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University.

 

Connect with Nir: NirAndFar.com

QUESTIONS ASKED:

• What’s your take on technology and distraction?
• What are we avoiding?
• Is there a ritual we can do to use technology for work without it turning into a time-waster?
• How can we get difficult tasks done?

 

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

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Today I share with you why I deleted my LinkedIn account, why I’m not sorry, and what Jack Canfield said about taking action.

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It’s easy to make excuses that we’re too young or too old or don’t know what to do next. As leaders, we often need to simply step out and take action. The founders of Big and Mini (Aditi Merchant, Allen and Anthony Zhou) teach us to work through dull tasks, persist in spreading our ideas, and believe in our mission enough to keep going.

Founded in early April 2020 by 3 teenagers in Texas, Big & Mini is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to combat social isolation and bridge the generation gap by connecting youth and seniors through video calls. This organization has more than 300 volunteers from 37 states and features in The Houston Chronicle, MSN, and SoulPancake. 

They’ve been awarded the Blackstone Summer Startup Fellowship and have partnered with several aging and youth organizations, including the Texas Aging and Longevity Center and Aging Well. Going forward, they hope to further expand their platform to include more seniors in care homes and begin the implementation of local chapters to increase the sense of community within Big & Mini. 

Connect: https://bigandmini.org

 

QUESTIONS ASKED:

• What was your experience like when working with the elderly?
• What was it like putting a program together in mere months?
• Who mentored you along the journey?
• How did you handle doubt while getting started?

 

FROM TODAY’s EPISODE:

• Taking action on ideas
• The value of connecting with the older generation
• Learning beyond the classroom and Sharing life stories

 

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As leaders, we deal with many types of people who have different beliefs. Federico Solmi joins us today and shares how to navigate controversial topics while still pursuing truth and helping others learn and grow. He reminds us that sometimes even our best work may be ignored for years only to be highly admired after we are more established.

 

Connect with Federico: https://www.federicosolmi.com/

 

QUESTIONS ASKED:

• Was there a time you were tempted to compromise?
• How do you develop patience as an artist?
• When do you know a project is done?
• How do we balance ambition and being in the moment?

 

FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Understanding the rules of your field or industry
• Working hard even when your work is being ignored
• Being aware that life will end one day
• Help with focus on a task that needs to be done
• Trusting your instincts with unconventional ideas
• Why some of his favorite work is in storage

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