In this episode, I talk with Rob Shallenberger about his book The Transformation Challenge: A New Approach to Winning in Business and Life, his work based on Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders, and much more.

Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps other people find the podcast. If unable to use audio player, click here to listen in browser. 

The post Ideas: Rob Shallenberger — The Transformation Challenge: A New Approach to Winning in Business and Life appeared first on Adam Kirk Smith.

In this episode, I talk with David Steingard from Laughing Man Coffee. We discuss small business and startups, his life story, working with actor Hugh Jackman, and much more.

My favorite takeaway was when he mentioned how his parents helped create an environment that caused him to become an entrepreneur. This made me think about the creative environment that I am creating at home and at work. Take a listen and let me know your thoughts.

Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps other people find the podcast. If unable to use audio player, click here to listen in browser. 

The post Ideas: David Steingard — Started Laughing Man Coffee with Actor Hugh Jackman appeared first on Adam Kirk Smith.

In this episode, I talk with Skip Prichard about his book, The Book of Mistakes: 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future. We also discuss key ways to begin finding purpose in our lives, how to eliminate the excuses we make, how to become more intentional with the people we spend our time with, and much more.

Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps other people find the podcast. If unable to use audio player, click here to listen in browser. 

The post Ideas: Skip Prichard — The Book of Mistakes: 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future appeared first on Adam Kirk Smith.

In this season three opener, I talk with business consultant and author Greg McKeown about his book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. We discuss priorities, time management, what I am currently working on, his advice on how to fix a life that is out of balance, and much more. This interview is packed with tons of value that I know you will benefit from.

Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps other people find the podcast. If unable to use audio player, click here to listen in browser. 

The post Ideas: Greg McKeown — Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less appeared first on Adam Kirk Smith.

In this season two recap, I talk a bit about this season and also give details about future episodes. You can listen below:

Thank you for your continued support!

What was your favorite episode this season? 

The post Ideas: Season Two Recap appeared first on Adam Kirk Smith.

In this season two finale, I talk with Liz Wiseman about her book, Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter. It is one of my favorite leadership books of all time, so I naturally wanted to bring her on the show to discuss some of its main ideas. We also discuss her journey to becoming a top leadership expert, passion and the correct way to view it, who diminishers are and how to best handle them, and much more. You can listen to our conversation below: 

Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps other people find the podcast. If unable to use audio player, click here to listen in browser. 

The post Ideas: Liz Wiseman — Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter appeared first on Adam Kirk Smith.

In this episode, I talk with Benjamin Hardy about his new book, Willpower Doesn’t Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success. We also discuss environments and how they help people succeed, influence, fear, and much more. You can listen to our conversation below: 

Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps other people find the podcast. If unable to use audio player, click here to listen in browser. 

The post Ideas: Benjamin Hardy — Willpower Doesn’t Work: Discover the Hidden Keys to Success appeared first on Adam Kirk Smith.

In this episode, I talk with Alex Banayan about his brand new book, The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World’s Most Successful People Launched Their Careers. Alex gets really vulnerable in this episode and talks about the emotional roller coaster that last year was with finishing his book and the passing of his dad. We also talk about some of the advice he learned from the greats he interviewed for his book, some ideas centered around mentorship, and much more. You can listen to our conversation below: 

Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps other people find the podcast. If unable to use audio player, click here to listen in browser.

The post Ideas: Alex Banayan — The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World’s Most Successful People Launched Their Careers appeared first on Adam Kirk Smith.

In this episode, I talk with Jonah Berger about his books Contagious: Why Things Catch On and Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces that Shape Behavior. We also talk about social currency, triggers, emotion, and much more. You can listen to our conversation below:

Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps other people find the podcast. If unable to use audio player, click here to listen in browser. 

The post Ideas: Jonah Berger — Contagious: Why Things Catch On appeared first on Adam Kirk Smith.

In this episode, I talk with Chris Fussell about his book, One Mission: How Leaders Build a Team of Teams. We also talk about competition and how it relates to individuals on the same team, organizational structure, his leadership experience as a Navy SEAL and President of The McChrystal Group, and much more. You can listen to our conversation below:

Please make sure to subscribe and leave a review. It helps other people find the podcast. If unable to use audio player, click here to listen in browser.

The post Ideas: Chris Fussell — One Mission: How Leaders Build a Team of Teams appeared first on Adam Kirk Smith.