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  • Episode #174: How to Energize People Every Day
    Today’s guest first came on the scene with the release of her first book back in 2011.
    Her name is Kristi Hedges, and that book was The Power of Presence: Unlock Your Potential to Influence and Engage Others. The book experienced a bit of an inflection point in 2014 and Kristi’s career has been a whirlwind ever since.

    Kristi’s new book is titled The Inspiration Code: How the Best Leaders Energize People Every Day. In it, Kristi reveals the surprising, everyday actions that any leader can take to be an inspiring and motivating force.
    I’m loving it and I think you will too. To dig in, just click the “play” button below.
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    In today’s episode, Kristi and I discuss:

    * How to be present for more of your conversations
    * Effective strategies for getting around overwhelm
    * The power of outwardly recognizing the potential in others
    * …and much more!


    This Episode is Sponsored By Cloud Accounting Software FreshBooks
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    Kristi’s Latest Book
    You can order The Inspiration Code: How the Best Leaders Energize People Every Day right now!
    Kristi in Action

    Books Kristi Recommends
    Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
    Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life by James Hollis
    The Association of Small Bombs (Fiction) by Karan Mahajan
    Check Out Kristi’s Resources
    The best place to find out more about Kristi is at her website.
    Grab a copy of Kristi’s book courtesy Amazon.
    Looking for a speaker? Consider hiring Kristi to speak at your next event.
    Connect with Kristi on
    32 min
  • Episode #173: Busting Through the Starving Artist Myth
    Today we’re joined by the guest who now holds the distinction of appearing on Read to Lead more than anyone else. 
    That nod goes to one of my favorite authors, Jeff Goins. His latest book is also probably my favorite of the five he’s written to date.   

    (photo of the author by Ashley Goins)
    That new book is titled Real Artists Don’t Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age.
    In this book, and our conversation on it, Jeff dismantles the myth that being creative is a hindrance to success by revealing how an artistic temperament is in fact a competitive advantage in today’s marketplace.
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    In today’s episode, Jeff and I discuss:

    * How mastering your mindset is the first step toward thriving in your art
    * Effective strategies for marketing your work
    * The keys to leveraging your art to further finance your creativity
    * …and much more!


    This Episode is Sponsored By Cloud Accounting Software FreshBooks
    FreshBooks is currently offering a month of unrestricted use to 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 audience, click the contact tab at the top of this page and let us know. Be sure and include “FreshBooks” in the subject line.

    Jeff’s Latest Book
    You can order Real Artists Don’t Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age right now!
    Jeff in Action

    Books Jeff Recommends
    The Agony of Ecstasy by Irving Stone
    Check Out Jeff’s Resources
    The best place to find out more about Jeff is at his website.
    Grab a copy of Jeff’s book courtesy Amazon.
    Looking for a speaker? Consider hiring Jeff to speak at your next event.
    Connect with Jeff on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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    1 hr
  • #173: The Starving Artist is a Myth

    Bestselling author and creativity expert Jeff Goins dismantles the myth that being creative is a hindrance to success by revealing how an artistic temperament is in fact a competitive advantage in the market place.

    1 hr
  • Episode #172: Achieve Focused Success in a Distracted World
    I read, like, a lot. And though many of the books I read (and the authors who write them) wind up being featured on the podcast, there are plenty that don’t (and not because they’re not worthy). 
    Sometimes it just comes down to scheduling or any other number of issues. Suffice it to say there are plenty of authors I’d love to interview that haven’t yet made it on. But that shouldn’t mean we can’t dive into and discuss their latest book, right? 

    Deep Work by Cal Newport is just such a book. It was released in 2016. I finally got around to reading in March of this year. And, I loved it. It has revolutionized how I work. I think it can do the same for you.

    In today’s episode, I share some of the key insights and main ideas from the book, as well as a couple of others that compliment Deep Work quite nicely (more on those in a moment).
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    In today’s episode, I discuss:

    * The structure of the book Deep Work
    * The author’s four steps to achieving Deep Work
    * How you can, and why you should, schedule every minute of every day
    * …and much more!


    This Episode is Sponsored By Cloud Accounting Software FreshBooks
    FreshBooks is currently offering a month of unrestricted use to 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 audience, click the contact tab at the top of this page and let us know. Be sure and include “FreshBooks” in the subject line.

    Cal Newport’s Latest Book
    You can order Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World right now!
    Other Episodes and Books Referenced
    Episode #108 with John C. Maxwell. He’s the author of Intentional Living: Choosing a Life That Matters.
    Episode #120 with Daniel Harkavy. He’s the coauthor of Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life You Want.
    Check Out Cal’s Resources
    The best place to find out more about Cal is at his 
    16 min
  • Episode #171: How to Make Your Next Career Pivot
    The only move that matters is your next one! So says today’s guest on the podcast.
    That would be none other than Jenny Blake, author of Life After College and the book we’re diving into today called, Pivot: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One.  

    Her five part framework for planning your next pivot is the tool I wish I’d had while at my last job. I pivoted quite successfully numerous times while I was there, but Jenny’s book would have made the transitions and planning so much easier.
    Whether you desire to level up where you are, or are a bit uncertain that your current gig is the right one, Jenny can help.
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    In today’s episode, Jenny and I discuss:

    * The five-stage Pivot Framework she’s developed
    * What’s wrong with asking yourself “how” when it comes to your major decisions
    * How to make yourself discoverable, and why it matters
    * …and much more!


    This Episode is Sponsored By Cloud Accounting Software FreshBooks
    FreshBooks is currently offering a month of unrestricted use to 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 audience, click the contact tab at the top of this page and let us know. Be sure and include “FreshBooks” in the subject line.

    Jenny’s Latest Book
    You can order Pivot: The Only Move That Matter is Your Next One right now!
    Jenny in Action

    Books Jenny Recommends
    Work PAUSE Thrive: How to Pause for Parenthood Without Killing Your Career by Lisen Stromberg
    Drop the Ball: Achieving More By Doing Less by Tiff Dufu
    Confessions of a Public Speaker by Scott Berkun
    Check Out Jenny’s Resources
    The best place to find out more about Jenny is at one of her three websites: LifeAfterCollege.org, JennyBlake.me and PivotMethod.com.
    Plus, there are a number of great tools and resources rela...
    47 min
  • Episode #170: The Science of Succeeding with People
    I just learned that, earlier this month, this week’s guest became a bestselling author. We sure know how to pick ’em. 
    I’m talking of course about Vanessa Van Edwards who finds herself at #4 on the WSJ list, ahead of folks like Sheryl Sandberg and Tony Robbins. 

    Like I said. We know how to pick ’em.
    Seriously though, one of the best things about Vanessa’s book is how she manages to take what might otherwise come across as dull research, and explain it in such a way that is truly, um, captivating.
    The book is in fact, Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People. From bosses, to first dates, networking partners, and colleagues, we all need to know how people work.
    Dive into the book – and today’s episode – and you’ll learn how a self-proclaimed awkward person managed to become an expert in human behavior.
    You don’t have to be born with charisma or be naturally outgoing, Vanessa says, to be memorable to the people around you.
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    In today’s episode, Vanessa and I discuss:

    * How to create Conversation Sparks and leverage  them to strengthen your relationships
    * How to spot micro-expressions and understand the true meaning behind the words of others
    * Personality hacks for getting the best from people
    * …and much more!


    This Episode is Sponsored By Cloud Accounting Software FreshBooks
    FreshBooks is currently offering a month of unrestricted use to 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 audience, click the contact tab at the top of this page and let us know. Be sure and include “FreshBooks” in the subject line.

    Vanessa in Action

    Books Vanessa Recommends
    Smart Cuts: The Breakthrough Power of Lateral Thinking by Shane Snow (Shane was an RTLP guest in Episode #081)
    Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach
    Check Out Vanessa’s Resources
    The best place to find out more about Vanessa is at her website.
    34 min

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