Ideas with Adam Smith

In this episode, I talk with Tim Sanders about his books, Dealstorming, Today We Are Rich, and Love Is the Killer App. He drops so much value, that this may be my new favorite episode! If you’re an entrepreneur, this one is especially important. Take a listen, and make sure to let me know what you think:

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In this episode, I talk to Jon Acuff about, well, everything. From his new book FINISH to his journey as an entrepreneur to the current state of blogging to reaching huge goals, Jon gives us so much to think about. You can listen to our conversation by clicking the player below:

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I really enjoyed my conversation with Bernadette Jiwa. We talk about her new book “Hunch”, marketing, her consulting work, and the source of groundbreaking ideas. I took away a lot from our talk and I hope you do, too. Take a listen here:

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Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast, Ideas! My first guest is Bob Goff, who I consider to be one of the most generous people I’ve ever met. I wanted to have him on the show, not only because I want you to get to know him better, but because he is one of my favorite storytellers. We had some good laughs and he had some wisdom to share because he has lived life to the full, and now has some awesome stories. I hope you enjoy our conversation and walk away encouraged from Bob’s outlook on life. You can listen by clicking on the player below:

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My new book, The Bravest You, is on sale now! I wrote a book about bravery because fear is the number one obstacle that people need to face in order to accomplish more with their lives, and I have a solution that I’ve repeatedly seen success with. If you are experiencing fear of any kind and need to find success with your ideas, this book is for you.

Here’s what people are saying about The Bravest You:

“Instead of cringing before challenges, those using Smith’s principles should be able to face any situation not only with confidence but with aplomb.”—SUCCESS magazine

“In a world of online criticism, trolls and constant invitations to create a fake social media version of yourself, The Bravest You dares you to live differently. You’re the only you we’ve got, learn how to love that truth with this book.”—Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of Do Over

“Too many of us live in the shadow of fear, letting it steal our happiness and human potential. Adam Smith’s book is a welcome antidote—a practical guide to living courageously that anyone can follow.”—Marshall Goldsmith, executive coach, business educator, and New York Times bestselling author of Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

“Your greatest fears and challenges will lead to your greatest accomplishments and triumphs if you have the courage to keep moving forward. The Bravest You shows you how! Read it and leap towards your destiny.”—Jon Gordon, bestselling author of The Energy Bus and The Carpenter 

“Courage is fundamental to human life and accomplishment, yet it is completely learnable. In this book, Smith gives readers specific action steps they can take to fight fear and make bravery a reality in their lives.”—Sydney Finkelstein, professor, The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, and bestselling author of Superbosses

“If you’ve ever held yourself back or played it safe, you know the toll that fear and conformity takes. You owe it to yourself to live a life of meaning and impact. The Bravest You shows you the path forward.”—Dorie Clark, author of Reinventing You and Stand Out, and adjunct professor, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business

U.S.: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Powell’s | Books-A-Million | Hudson | IndieBound | 800-CEO-Read | Target | Walmart | Jet.com

Canada: Amazon

U.K.: Amazon

Australia: MightyApe

Japan: Amazon

Brazil: Amazon

(If your country isn’t listed here, please let me know.)

And as always, thank you for reading. I appreciate your support more than anything.

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Michael Bungay Stanier is the founder and senior partner of Box of Crayons, a company that helps people and organizations all over the world do great work, and was recently named the #2 coaching guru in the world. He has written a number of books, with his latest being, The Coaching Habit. His primary focus is for leaders to ask better questions and influence others to think for themselves. You can listen to our thought-provoking conversation below:

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Derek Lidow is a longtime global CEO, innovator, and startup coach. He is one of the world’s top experts on the electronics industry. And he also built iSuppli, a leading market research firm. Today, he teaches Entrepreneurial Leadership and Creativity, Innovation and Design at Princeton, and has a new book out, entitled, “Startup Leadership.” I loved his book, because it is a step-by-step guide that every entrepreneur should read. Listen to our conversation below and hear his unique perspective on entrepreneurship:

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Bernie Swain started The Washington Speakers Bureau without any clients and it is now the most prominent bureau in the world. He has a terrific new book out entitled, “What Made Me Who I Am,” which is filled with practical lessons from successful people who overcame many obstacles along the way.

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I first saw Simon’s TED video in late 2010, and immediately loved his message of starting with the why. Over the years, he has become known as a leadership expert and continues to inspire people all over the world. He has also written three books, including his latest, “Together is Better.” Click play below to listen to our conversation, and be inspired yourself. Thanks for listening!

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This week’s guest is Jordan Harbinger, the host of The Art of Charm, one of the most popular podcasts on iTunes. Forbes named him one of the 50 best relationship-builders anywhere and Inc. Magazine calls him “the Charlie Rose of Podcasting.” In this episode, I talk to Jordan about his podcast, how to make better first impressions, and how to cultivate deeper relationships. Since Jordan studies communication and people, he gives some great advice on how we can all become better in the area of relationships. Here’s our conversation:

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