Read to Lead Podcast

Read to Lead Podcast

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Read to Lead Podcast episodes

  • Episode #137: Change the Way You Lead Forever
    Today, my guest is the founder of a company called Box of Crayons, so you know it’s going to be fun. 
    His name is Michael Bungay Stanier, and he’s the author of several books including Do More Great Work and End Malaria, a book that has raised more than $400,000 for the cause. 
    Michael’s latest book gets the focus of our attention today. It’s called The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever! In it, Michael asks seven questions and shares the tools to make those questions an everyday way to work less hard and have more impact.
    Michael also hosts a fantastic podcast you should check out called the Great Work Podcast.
    Join in on our chat below
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    In today’s episode, Michael and I discuss:

    The three circles that tend to plague us in the workplace
    The essential components of effectively developing new habits
    Some of the keys to asking great questions
    And a lot more…


    This Episode is Sponsored By 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.

    Michael’s Latest Book
    You can order your copy of The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever right now.
    More on The Coaching Habit

    Books Michael Recommends
    Peak: Secrets of the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericcson and Robert Pool
    The Talent Code: Greatness Isn’t Born, It’s Grown by Daniel Coyle
    The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do In Life and Business by Charles Duhigg
    Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino
    A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
    Helping: How to Offer, Give and Receive Help by Edgar Schein
    Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling by Edgar Schein
    Zen Habits: A Handbook for Life by Leo Babauta
    Micheal’s Resources
    37 min
  • Episode #136: Developing Your Exit Strategy with Ellory Wells

    This week, my guest is a guy with experiences that are probably not much unlike your own.
    He used to be in a job he hated. Is that where you are? Are you stuck in what seems like a dead end and aren’t sure what to do to change it?
    Then you need an exit strategy. And that’s exactly what Ellory’s new book dives into. In fact, it’s called Exit Strategy: The Exact Tactics to Transition from Where Your Have to Be to Where You Want to Be, and it’s out now!
    We dig into the book in our conversation on this week’s episode.
    Join in on our chat below
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    In today’s episode, Ellory and I discuss:

    How reading and a mindset of learning impacted his career and trajectory
    Why he believes so strongly that everyone should be creating content online
    Getting past what might be the uncomfortable hurdle of selling something you’ve created
    And a lot more…


    This Episode is Sponsored By 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.

    Ellory’s Latest Book
    You can order your copy of Exit Strategy: The Exact Tactics to Transition from Where Your Have to Be to Where You Want to Be right now.
    More on Exit Strategy

    Books Ellory Recommends
    The Millionaire Messenger by Brendon Burchard
    Platform: Get Noticed In a Noisy World by Michael Hyatt
    The Icarus Deception by Seth Godin
    Ellory’s Resources
    The best place to find out more about Ellory is at his website.
    Here, you can pick up a copy of Ellory’s new book.
    You might consider hiring Ellory to help your business.
    Connect with Ellory on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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    35 min
  • Episode #135: 18 Income Streams From a Single Book
    I am supper excited about this week’s episode, mainly because I’m convinced it can change your life!
    Former guest Kary Oberbrunner is back. Not only is he speaking today on the 18 streams of income you can generate from writing a single book, but he’s also agreed to share even more in a FREE 90-minute training webinar I’ll be hosting. 
    When you register, you’ll snag some free resources right away. And, everyone attending live also gets a free gift.
    ====>>>> REGISTER HERE
    Even if you’re already an author, you’re going to learn a lot on today’s episode and on the webinar. You see, Kary has created three six-figure businesses around his last three books. And, he wants to show you how!
    Join in on our chat below
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    In today’s episode, Kary and I discuss:

    What writing a book can do for your brand, business, and career
    As many as 18 different streams of income that can be generated from a single book
    The three biggest mistakes most new AND experienced authors make
    And a lot more…


    This Episode is Sponsored By 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.

    Kary’s Latest Book
    By the way, Kary’s latest book is Day Job to Dream Job: Practical Steps for Turning Your Passion Into a Full-time Gig. We originally discussed it in Episode #051.
    The 18 Streams of Income You Can Generate From a Single Book

    Audiobook
    eBook
    Hardcover
    Softcover
    Epub
    Mastermind Group
    Self-study online coaching program
    Live coaching program
    Certification program for speaker, trainer, coach
    Paid webinars
    Paid conference calls
    Keynote speaking
    Live seminars
    Conferences
    Workshop immersion
    High-end book creation consulting
    High-end book marketing and launch consulting
    Author program

     For more details on this, check out the podcast episode (click ‘play’ above), or sign up for our free webinar!
    ====>>>> REGISTER HERE
    Kary’s Resources
    The best place to find out more about Kary is at his 
    40 min
  • Episode #134: How to Carve Out Creative Space
    Up until a few weeks ago, I’d never heard of Amy Whitaker or her new book.
    It’s awesome publications though like Success Magazine (I’ve been a subscriber since 2013) that have introduced me to new books and up-and-coming authors I might have otherwise missed. 
    Amy’s new book is Art Thinking: How to Carve Out Creative Space in a World of Schedules, Budgets, and Bosses, and it officially releases today, July 5, 2016. 
    Amy believes business thinkers can learn from artists and writers. To that Success Magazine says, “At a time when science, technology, engineering and math threaten to crowd the humanities out of American universities, Whitaker’s approach could not be more timely.” 
    Her book lays out a program for cultivating art thinking, and “how to leverage creative failure into progress, inventions, and new products or services.”
    Join in on our chat below
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    In today’s episode, Amy and I discuss:

    The benefits of, and simple habits for, finding space for open-ended creative thinking
    The distinction between “judging” and “discerning” when it comes to your own work
    Practical ways to create financial security when pursuing side projects
    And a lot more…


    This Episode is Sponsored By 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.

    Amy’s Latest Book
    You can order your copy of Art Thinking: How to Carve Out Creative Space in a World of Schedules, Budgets, and Bosses right now.
    Amy in Action

    Books Amy Recommends
    The 10 Commandments of Business Failure by Daniel R. Keough
    On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction by William Zinsser
    Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott
    The Writing Life by Annie Dillard
    What I Think About When I Think About Running by Haruki Murakami
    Amy’s Resources
    The best place to find out more about Amy is at her website.
    Here, you can pick up a copy of Amy’s new book.
    40 min
  • An Encore and Ad-Free Presentation: One CEO’s Quest for Meaning and Authenticity
    August Turak is a successful entrepreneur, corporate executive, award winning writer, and author.
    His book, which we discuss at length, is Business Secrets of the Trappist Monks: One CEO’s Quest for Meaning and Authenticity (Columbia Business School Publishing).
    He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Selling Magazine, the New York Times, and Business Week, and is a popular leadership contributor at Forbes. And, he rocks!
    Join in on our chat below

    Augie, as his friends call him, shares how he defines career, leadership, and business success. Simply put, at the center of a great business and a great life is service and selflessness.

    In this episode, August shares:

    * What the monastic tradition brings to the table that 21st century businesses need to examine
    * What applying the monastic model looks like for organizations and the importance of satisfying your customers’ and employees’ desire for transformation
    * How even when you think someone is un-coachable, you’re probably wrong
    * Why and how selflessness should be at the heart of your organization and life
    * The three kinds of Transformation and the distinction between each

    Some of my takeaways from our conversation include:

    * The task of leadership is not to make me successful but to make other people successful
    * It is in my self-interest to forget my self interest
    * The less I worry about money, the more money I make
    * Great leaders share values and attitudes, as opposed to skills and knowledge


    Resources from August
    Pick up a copy of Business Secrets of the Trappist Monks: One CEO’s Quest for Meaning and Authenticity (Columbia Business School Publishing) today (affiliate link). If you just can’t wait to get it, it’s available for the Kindle as well.
    Books August Recommends
    The Art of War by Sun Tzu
    Crime and Punishment (Illustrated) by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
    And plenty of Russian literature
    Connecting with August
    If you enjoyed this episode, let August know by sending him a tweet to @AugustTurak.
    You can find August on the web at AugustTurak.com. 


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