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  • 225: How to Reinvent Yourself as a Leader (Because Eventually You’ll Need To)
    As much as I didn’t want to admit it at the time, I’ve been at a point in my career when I realized I had “stalled out.”
    Not only was I no longer growing in my skills and abilities, I’d gradually become less and less useful to my company as a result.

    I’d come to what co-authors John Hillen and Mark Nevins refer to in their new book as a “career stall.” It was time to reinvent myself, for the organization and for me.
    Though I wasn’t able to benefit from their book during my career stall, the good news for you is, you can. You see, you will experience a stall eventually.
    Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of What Happens Now? Reinvent Yourself as a Leader Before Your Business Outruns You before that happens.
    Join in on our chat below
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    In today’s episode, I ask John to share about:

    * What it means to be a sophisticated leader and how to become one
    * Some of the more common career “stalls” most leaders will face
    * How to tell when you’re in the midst of a “stall”
    * …and plenty more!


    This Episode is Sponsored By Self-Publishing School
    My friend Chandler Bolt is the founder of Self-Publishing School, which is an online education company dedicated to one thing: Helping you get your book idea out of your head and onto paper as quickly as possible, and then getting your published book into the hands of as many readers as possible.
    Chandler is hosting a FREE training where he’ll show you the exact process to follow to go from blank page to published author in as little as 90 days, and the exact book launch blueprint to follow to launch your book to $10,000 and beyond (and earn monthly royalties month after month).
    If you’ve EVER thought about writing a book (whether as an extra income stream, to generate leads for your business, or to share a story you’ve wanted to tell) you OWE it to yourself to sign up for this training – and it’s completely free!
    Oh! And when you sign up for the training, Chandler is going to send you a copy of his book Published absolutely free!

    John Hillen’s Book
    You can order What About Now? Reinvent Yourself as a Leader Before Your Business Outruns You now!
    Books John Recommends
    Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson
    Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World by General Stanley McChrystal
    The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz
    34 min
  • 224: 7 Simple Steps to Doing Work You Love
    It’s here! It’s actually here! With this episode, Read to Lead officially turns FIVE!
    I’m delighted to say that today’s guest is worthy of such a special episode. 🙂 Her name is Christine McAlister.

    Christine is the founder of Life With Passion, a company that helps high-achieving and motivated entrepreneurs use their unique gifts in order to make the leap to working for themselves.
    After a few entrepreneurial ventures – a history that includes founding companies in marketing, agriculture, and household products – Christine experienced the worst tragedy a parent can imagine, after which she realized she needed to allow herself to do and be more.
    Since then, she’s managed to smash through fear, self-doubt, and other obstacles that were holding her back from sharing her true gifts with the world.
    Her book explores that journey and lays out a step-by-step process for how you can do the same. It’s called The Income Replacement Formula: 7 Simple Steps to Doing What You Love & Making Six Figures From Anywhere.
    Join in on our chat below
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    In today’s episode, I ask Christine to share about:

    * Effectively dealing with the negative talk originating from your own mind
    * Understanding the importance of asking yourself the question, “What makes you weird?”
    * Why setting your goals a quarter at-a-time is best
    * …and plenty more!


    This Episode is Sponsored By Self-Publishing School and Freshbooks
    My friend Chandler Bolt is the founder of Self-Publishing School, which is an online education company dedicated to one thing: Helping you get your book idea out of your head and onto paper as quickly as possible, and then getting your published book into the hands of as many readers as possible.
    Chandler is hosting a FREE training where he’ll show you the exact process to follow to go from blank page to published author in as little as 90 days, and the exact book launch blueprint to follow to launch your book to $10,000 and beyond (and earn monthly royalties month after month).
    If you’ve EVER thought about writing a book (whether as an extra income stream, to generate leads for your business, or to share a story you’ve wanted to tell) you OWE it to yourself to sign up for this training – and it’s completely free!
    Oh! And when you sign up for the training, Chandler is going to send you a copy of his book Published absolutely free!
    ***
    FreshBooks cloud accounting software is currently offering a month of unrestricted use to all RtLP listeners – totally free right now. And, you don’t need a credit card for the trial.
    To claim your free month,
    46 min
  • 223: The Key to Your Future Freedom Lies in Freelancing
    Vincent Pugliese was living a photographer’s dream; traveling the world, photographing amazingly successful people in politics and sports, and winning accolades and awards while doing it.
    The only problem was, despite all the hard work he was putting into his craft, it made not one bit of difference in his income.

    Working for a newspaper at the time, he was told that while everyone else was getting no raise at all, Vincent would get a whopping 3% increase in pay. Not much when your salary is in the low 30s.
    It was at that moment that Vincent knew he had to get out. But with car payments, student loans, a mortgage, consumer debt, oh, and a baby on the way, leaving his job then and there wasn’t an option.
    So he forged a plan. Vincent lays out that plan in Part I of his new book Freelance to Freedom: The Roadmap for Creating a Side Business to Achieve Financial, Time, and Life Freedom.
    In Part II, he shows US how to do it ourselves.
    Listen, over the next 10 years, as many as 50% of the workforce will have become freelancers. If you’re in a job you hate, what are you waiting for? Let Vincent and I share with you the next steps to forging a path to true FREEDOM!
    Join in on our chat below
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    In today’s episode, I ask Vincent to share:

    * How to take the first steps toward a life of freedom




    * Tips for dealing with the inevitable “haters” along the way




    * Ways to keep your money from controlling you




    * …and plenty more!


    This Episode is Sponsored By Self-Publishing School and Freshbooks
    My friend Chandler Bolt is the founder of Self-Publishing School, which is an online education company dedicated to one thing: Helping you get your book idea out of your head and onto paper as quickly as possible, and then getting your published book into the hands of as many readers as possible.
    Chandler is hosting a FREE training where he’ll show you the exact process to follow to go from blank page to published author in as little as 90 days, and the exact book launch blueprint to follow to launch your book to $10,000 and beyond (and earn monthly royalties month after month).
    If you’ve EVER thought about writing a book (whether as an extra income stream, to generate leads for your business, or to share a story you’ve wanted to tell) you OWE it to yourself to sign up for this training – and it’s completely free!
    Oh! And when you sign up for the training, Chandler is going to send you a copy of his book Published absolutely free!
    ***
    FreshBooks cloud accounting software is currently offering a month of unrestricted use to all RtLP listeners – totally free right now. And, you don’t need a credit card for the trial.
    To claim your free month,
    49 min
  • 222: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing with Dan Pink
    Today’s guest makes a return visit to the podcast, and I’m very excited about it because he is one of my all-time favorite authors.
    I’m talking about multiple New York Times bestselling author Daniel Pink.

    Dan first appeared on Read to Lead over four years ago for Episode #028 to talk about his last book To Sell is Human. Read to Lead was only seven months old back then. Now, we’re almost five!
    Dan is incapable of publishing a dud. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every single book he’s written. His new book is no exception. 
    It released in January and is called When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing.
    Dan distills cutting-edge research and data and synthesizes them into an incredibly fascinating narrative packed with irresistable stores and practical takeaways.
    This book will transform how you think about your past, present, and your future.
    Join in on our chat below
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    In today’s episode, I ask Dan to share:

    * How the type of person you are, impacts when you should perform certain types of tasks and when you might want to avoid them
    * How to practically predict when your team will begin the real work on a particular project
    * The importance of being intentional about how you handle breaks
    * …and plenty more!


    This Episode is Sponsored By Self-Publishing School and Freshbooks
    My friend Chandler Bolt is the founder of Self-Publishing School, which is an online education company dedicated to one thing: Helping you get your book idea out of your head and onto paper as quickly as possible, and then getting your published book into the hands of as many readers as possible.
    Chandler is hosting a FREE training where he’ll show you the exact process to follow to go from blank page to published author in as little as 90 days, and the exact book launch blueprint to follow to launch your book to $10,000 and beyond (and earn monthly royalties month after month).
    If you’ve EVER thought about writing a book (whether as an extra income stream, to generate leads for your business, or to share a story you’ve wanted to tell) you OWE it to yourself to sign up for this training – and it’s completely free!
    Oh! And when you sign up for the training, Chandler is going to send you a copy of his book Published absolutely free!
    ***
    FreshBooks cloud accounting software is currently offering a month of unrestricted use to all RtLP listeners – totally free right now. And, you don’t need a credit card for the trial.
    37 min
  • 221: Your Guide to Personal and Financial Success as a Creative Entrepreneur
    I’ve known today’s guest for less than two weeks. That’s just how fast this young woman can make a fabulous impression.
    Lisa Robbin Young says that if you’ve been struggling to “make it” as a creative entrepreneur, if you’ve been thinking about turning your passion into your career, if you’ve been trying to figure out how to make a living wage doing what you love, then you need Creative Freedom.

    Lisa is here to debunk the myth that you have to sell your soul in order to be successful. She wants to help you learn how to define success on your own terms.
    Lisa reveals the strategies and techniques that have helped entrepreneurs around the world have healthy, six-figure incomes (or more) in pursuit of their creative calling.
    Her book is all about helping you to build a successful career around doing what you love. Click the “play” button below to find out how.
    Join in on our chat below
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    In today’s episode, I ask Lisa to share:

    * The various types of creative entrepreneurs and the blind spots that each type needs to watch out for




    * The 4 strengths every creative entrepreneur needs to be successful




    * Her advice for creating “raving fans” for your work




    * …and much more!


    This Episode is Sponsored By Self-Publishing School and Freshbooks
    My friend Chandler Bolt is the founder of Self-Publishing School, which is an online education company dedicated to one thing: Helping you get your book idea out of your head and onto paper as quickly as possible, and then getting your published book into the hands of as many readers as possible.
    Chandler is hosting a FREE training where he’ll show you the exact process to follow to go from blank page to published author in as little as 90 days, and the exact book launch blueprint to follow to launch your book to $10,000 and beyond (and earn monthly royalties month after month).
    If you’ve EVER thought about writing a book (whether as an extra income stream, to generate leads for your business, or to share a story you’ve wanted to tell) you OWE it to yourself to sign up for this training – and it’s completely free!
    Oh! And when you sign up for the training, Chandler is going to send you a copy of his book Published absolutely free!
    ***
    FreshBooks cloud accounting software is currently offering a month of unrestricted use to all RtLP listeners – totally free right now. And, you don’t need a credit card for the trial.
    To claim your free month, click here and be sure and enter ReadToLead in the “How...
    39 min
  • 220: Communication Secrets to Get From Good to Great
    This week’s guest is the kind of guest that makes other authors go all giddy. Seriously.
    Last time he was on the show, Carmine Gallo had one New York Times bestselling author telling every speaker he knew about one of Carmine’s past books.

    In his new book called Five Stars: The Communication Secrets to Get From Good to Great, Carmine breaks down Aristotle’s ancient formula of persuasion to inspire us.
    As the nature of work changes and technology carries things across the globe in a moment, communication skills become more valuable – not less.
    When people express their ideas effectively, Carmine says, they’re more likely to win dream jobs, sell products, build brands, and trigger movements.
    Join in on our chat below
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    In today’s episode, I ask Carmine to share:

    * Why things like artificial intelligence make communication skills more important than ever
    * Tips for building your communication skills at work
    * How best to find common ground with almost anyone
    * …and lots more!


    This Episode is Sponsored By Self-Publishing School and Freshbooks
    My friend Chandler Bolt is the founder of Self-Publishing School, which is an online education company dedicated to one thing: Helping you get your book idea out of your head and onto paper as quickly as possible, and then getting your published book into the hands of as many readers as possible.
    Chandler is hosting a FREE training where he’ll show you the exact process to follow to go from blank page to published author in as little as 90 days, and the exact book launch blueprint to follow to launch your book to $10,000 and beyond (and earn monthly royalties month after month).
    If you’ve EVER thought about writing a book (whether as an extra income stream, to generate leads for your business, or to share a story you’ve wanted to tell) you OWE it to yourself to sign up for this training – and it’s completely free!
    Oh! And when you sign up for the training, Chandler is going to send you a copy of his book Published absolutely free!
    ***
    FreshBooks cloud accounting software is currently offering a month of unrestricted use to all RtLP listeners – totally free right now. And, you don’t need a credit card for the trial.
    To claim your free month, click here and be sure and enter ReadToLead in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.
    If your business uses Freshbooks, and you’d like to share your experience with the Read to Lead audienc...
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