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Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about bringing purpose and mindfulness to your work

Episode 745: Bring Purpose & Mindfulness to Your Work by Leo Babauta

Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness.

The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/mindful-work/ 

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Cal Newport encourages you to transform your day job before quitting it

Episode 744: Don’t Quit Your Day Job, Transform It by Cal Newport

Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004.

In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work.

His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive.

The original post is located here: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2011/08/13/dont-quit-your-day-job-transform-it-why-following-your-passion-is-the-wrong-way-to-find-occupational-happiness/ 

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Cal Newport encourages you to transform your day job before quitting it

Episode 744: Don't Quit Your Day Job, Transform It by Cal Newport

Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004.

In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work.

His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive.

The original post is located here: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2011/08/13/dont-quit-your-day-job-transform-it-why-following-your-passion-is-the-wrong-way-to-find-occupational-happiness/ 

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Douglas Lang with Altris shares two short posts covering lessons from a short week and thriving as an introvert leader

Episode 743: Lessons From a Short Week AND Thriving as an Introvert Leader by Douglas Lang

Altris has a range of specialised Leadership Development and Executive Coaching solutions. They believe that each leader, team and organisation is unique and therefore the solutions they deliver must be distinctive.

The original posts are located here: http://blog.altris.co.nz/?p=1377 & http://blog.altris.co.nz/?p=1171 

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Mr. Finer talks about the cult of overwork and how to overcome it

Episode 742: The Cult of Overwork - Why We Still Value it and How to Overcome It by Mr. Finer

Mr. Finer is a normal salaried employee who achieved FI with no side hustle or other income sources. After spending a decade without any plan, he started pursuing FI in his 30s, and achieved it at 40. He created his blog to share experiences, mistakes, successes, benefits, positives, and negatives from his journey.

The original post is located here: https://mrfiner.com/the-cult-of-overwork-and-why-we-still-value-it/ 

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Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership shares 4 actionable tools for stopping our fear of failure

Episode 741: How Can We Stop Our Fear of Failure? 4 Actionable Tools by Michael Levitt

Michael Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout media firm. He is a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, and is one of the world's leading authorities in burnout recovery and prevention. He is also a Fortune 500 consultant, #1 bestselling author, and host of the Breakfast Leadership Show, a top 200 podcast on iTunes. He is a 2x Top 20 Global Thought Leader on Culture with Thinkers360. He is a former Healthcare executive, CIO, and CFO overseeing $ 2 Billion budgets, so he’s seen and done it all.

The original posts are located here: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/how-can-we-stop-our-fear-of-failure-4-actionable-tools 

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Christine Comaford talks about why salespeople are burning out faster than ever

Episode 740: Salespeople Are Burning Out Faster Than Ever - Here’s Why by Christina Comaford

Christine Comaford is a Leadership and Culture Coach who specializes in applied neuroscience, which helps her clients achieve tremendous results in record time. She is a human behavior expert, a leadership columnist for Forbes.com, and the New York Times bestselling author of Power Your Tribe, SmartTribes and Rules for Renegades.

The original post is located here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/salespeople-burning-faster-ever-heres/ 

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Christine Comaford talks about why salespeople are burning out faster than ever

Episode 740: Salespeople Are Burning Out Faster Than Ever - Here's Why by Christina Comaford

Christine Comaford is a Leadership and Culture Coach who specializes in applied neuroscience, which helps her clients achieve tremendous results in record time. She is a human behavior expert, a leadership columnist for Forbes.com, and the New York Times bestselling author of Power Your Tribe, SmartTribes and Rules for Renegades.

The original post is located here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/salespeople-burning-faster-ever-heres/ 

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Suzanne Falter talks about why you should dare to be heard

Episode 739: Why You Should Dare To Be Heard by Suzanne Falter

Suzanne Falter is an speaker and podcaster who helps busy women find happiness through self-care.

After losing her 22 year old daughter, Teal, in 2012, Suzanne's work has evolved to help busy people everywhere learn more about self-care, and living a life grounded in happiness.

Over the last fifteen years, Suzanne's work has been featured in More, O Magazine, The New York Times, Coast to Coast AM, Tiny Buddha, Elephant Journal, Woman's Day, The Wall Street Journal, SELF, The Christian Science Monitor, as well as more than 100 TV and radio programs. She is also the author of How Much Joy Can You Stand, Living Your Joy, and Surrendering to Joy, as well as 9 novels, including the popular lesbian fiction series, Oaktown Girls. Suzanne lives in Oakland, California with her wife.

The original post is located here: https://suzannefalter.com/self-expression/why-you-should-dare-to-be-heard/ 

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The NeuroGym Team shares 10 powerful examples of neuro-marketing

Episode 738: 10 Powerful Examples of "Neuro-Marketing" in Action by NeuroGym Team

NeuroGym applies scientifically-proven methods and technologies for helping people expand their mental and emotional power to reach their fullest potential. Their Mission is to be the leading provider of life transforming technology, products and services to help individuals and corporations maximize their performance and potential.

The original post is located here: https://blog.myneurogym.com/10-powerful-examples-of-neuro-marketing-in-action/ 

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