One of the key challenges I’ve seen in professionals over the years is stress, anxiety and lack of energy. After researching these issues, I’ve discovered that many of these symptoms can be significantly lessoned with a healthier diet. Dr. Campbell’s groundbreaking research clearly indicates that a better diet can reverse disease progression and make you feel a ton better.

Your ability to be a successful professional is directly related to the quality of decisions you make each day. These decisions are influenced by many factors – one of the most is the amount of energy and stress you feel each day. These are directly affected by your diet.

In case you’re not familiar with Dr. Thomas Campbell (DrTomCampbell), he has a degree from Cornell University and later received his medical degree from the University of Buffalo School of Medicine. Currently, he serves as the medical director for the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutritional Studies as well as the Co-Founder and Clinical director for the University of Rochester Program for Nutrition in Medicine.

Today we’re going to dive into what led to the research behind The China Study, why folks should be investigating their diets more, and what they can do to implement simple nutritional changes to improve their lives.

• The two questions you need to ask when thinking about what to eat
• Recipes to make GREAT food that will make you feel GOOD
• The effect of a plant-based diet on chronic illnesses including diabetes & heart disease
• "Western diseases" and animal protiens
• How to get your kids on board with better food

• Follow Dr. Campbell on Twitter | Facebook
• The China Study By T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Thomas Campbell
• The Campbell Plan
• Plant Based Diet Recipes
• Dr. Campbell's Blog
• University of Rochester Center for Nutrition in Medicine
• Plant-based Nutrition Certification

• T. Colin Campbell

"He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions." - J.F. Clarke

For years I have been convinced that in order to get people to be more generous we needed to find a way to find out what’s in it for them.

Then, I was lucky enough to find a book that has become one of my all-time favorites – Why Good Things Happen to Good People, by Dr. Stephen Post. Dr. Post is a world renowned leader in the study of altruism, compassion and service.

He is one of my heroes and I talk about his research on a regular basis. Having him on the show was like an aspiring basketball coach getting the opportunity to interview Mike Krzyzewski.

Stephen is the Founding Director for the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics at Stony Brook University and travels the world speaking on the topics of giving, happiness, health, and success.

As if that wasn’t already impressive, Stephen earned a PhD from the University of Chicago and has been a medical school professor for nearly three decades. He’s been interviewed on broadcasts such as: ABC 20/20, Nightline, The Daily Show, John Stossel, “Talk of the Nation”, and the The Mehmet Oz Show.

• What happened when his website was hacked and shutdown by ISIS.
• How he channeled a drinking addiction in his early teens into a lifelong passion and career.
• The proven scientific correlation between personal giving and bottom-line growth for your business.
• His formula for developing successful outcomes in your life.
• Strategies and ideas for you to implement a philanthropic program within your business.
• The concept of "Unlimited Love" and studies with widowers and those having experienced traumatic events.

• Unlimited Love Institute
• The New York Times
• Oprah Magazine
• Psychology Today
• The Hidden Gifts of Helping
• Why Good Things Happen to Good People: How to Live a Longer, Happier, and Healthier Life by the Simple Act of Giving
• The Moral Challenge of Alzheimer's Disease
• Stony Brook University
• University of Chicago
• Baylor University
• ABC 20/20
• Nightline
• The Daily Show
• NPR's Talk of the Nation
• The Mehmet Oz Show
• Pure and Unlimited Love

• John Stossel
• Sir John Templeton

“When you cease to dream you cease to live.”  - Mark Forbes

Investor Jeff Slobotski (@slobotski) joins us for a discussion on midwestern tech companies, the phrase "tech bubble", and community of startups around Omaha, Nebraska.

Jeff is the Co-Founder and Chief Community Builder at Silicon Prairie News a digital media outlet that works to connect and support other entrepreneurs, investors, and creatives throughout the Greater Midwest.

Additionally, he is the Founder of Router Ventures, an angel fund and consultancy that connects impactful projects and gifted people with resources and capital to grow.

Jeff is active within the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Shapers, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, and in 2010 received the Midlands Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40” award.

It’s exciting to do this episode because I admire his caliber of work and what he's done in such a short time-frame. 

• Jeff's background as venture capitalist in Omaha, Nebraska
• The motivation behind Silicon Prairie News, it's purpose for the midwest
• How the midwest has been prime to grow innovative companies for a long time
• Tips and advice for startups looking for venture investments
• What to look for in an investor
• How to prepare for a meeting with an investor
• The "Founders First" approach Router Ventures takes with their partners
• The important work being doing within Omaha's inCOMMON Community Development group

"Fear is the disease, hustle is the antidote" - Travis Kalanick, CEO of Uber

Our guest this week is Evan Burns, the CEO and Co-Founder of Odyssey. Odyssey, is a social discovery platform committed to democratizing content creation while personalizing discovery. Currently, the platform distributes more than 50,000 pieces of content a month from a community of over 14,000 creators to a monthly audience of 30 million users.

As a student at Indiana University in 2009, Burns co-founded Odyssey with the vision of creating resonant and relevant content for his peers. Re-launched in 2014, Odyssey seeks to democratize the media business and elevate engagement by magnifying broader perspectives and facilitating deeper conversations in and about the world. Driving innovative technology and dynamic creativity through Odyssey, Evan has set forth a new media model that is committed to igniting engagement and empowering its community.

In 2015, Burns was name to Forbes 30 Under 30 list and was also named one of the most powerful young tech executives in his home state of Indiana. A sought-after thought leader, Burns has been featured in Digiday, TechCrunch, and Business Insider, and is also a regular contributor to Inc. magazine online.

• The journey from being a startup with a group of college students to concluding their latest round of venture funding of over $25 million
• His method and mindset to overcoming roadblocks along the journey
• Why it's ok and encouraged to pivot your business when the market demands something else
• Their strategy for recruiting and keeping great people with a shared vision
• The books, influencers, and success principles that have influenced him over the years
• The makeup and mission of Odyssey and Evan's vision for it over the next three years

• Odyssey
• Wall Street Journal
• DigiDay
• TechCrunch
• Business Insider
• Forbes
• Inc. Magazine
• Indiana Business Journal
• Indiana University
• Shoe Dog By Phil Knight
• Uber
• Atlas Shrugged By Ayn Rand
• The Influencer By Joe Gremy, Kerry Patterson, David Maxfield, Ron McCollom, and Al Switzler
• Elon Musk By Ashlee Vance
• Thrive By CJ McClanahan

• Donald Trump
• Hilary Clinton
• Phil Knight
• Ayn Rand
• Mark Zuckerberg
• Jeff Bezos
• Elon Musk
• Ashlee Vance

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius

Former NFL linebacker, Indianapolis Colt, and Superbowl champion Gary Brackett (@GaryBrackett58) is almost superhuman. After our conversation, I was convinced that he's not made of the same material as you and I.

Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy mentions in the forward of Gary's book, Winning, that you might pass Gary in the supermarket, and not realize he's an NFL player. However, minutes into sitting down with him I realized he's much more than that.

Inevitably, football came up as part of the conversation. I asked if he missed it and he raised his right hand pointing to a scar. Nervously, I asked where the scar came from to which he replied, "I broke it during the first half of the Super Bowl."

As the story goes, after some tape, conditioning, and help from the training staff at halftime, he later went on to play the second half of that game- basically one handed.

After talking with him for a few minutes, I realized this was his mantra. This is just another example of his grit.

For those who don't know him, Gary was a walk-on to the Rutgers University football team. By his senior year of college he was captain of the defensive team and was awarded the team’s defensive MVP honors award. He went on to winning this award twice-a feat only attained by one other alumni at the school.

In 2003, he was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent. Three years later, he was named the team’s defensive captain and brought the Indianapolis Colts to a title championship in 2007. He was also named the AFC Defensive Player-of-the-week twice.

However, what's truly impressive is Gary’s Impact Foundation which is based in Indianapolis and exists to make an impact on the lives of underserved and disenfranchised youth and families. With four major programs within the foundation: Impact Ready, Impact Works, Tender Heart, and Gary’s Locker more than 200,000 youth and families have been impacted by their work.

Outside of his NFL career and work with the community, Gary is the CEO and Founder of the Brackett Restaurant Group being the co-owner of Georgia Reese's and Stacked Pickle.

Gary was also named one of Indianapolis’s own Forty Under 40 by the Indianapolis Business Journal in 2016.

• The building blocks that led to Gary becoming a D-1 walk-on, NFL Starter, and eventual Super Bowl champion
• The value of having people to give perspective to "see outside the frame"
• His inspirational metaphor for when you feel like quitting
• His method to working with over 200,000 people within the IMPACT Foundation
• His pre-game ritual
• His prediction for his next twenty years after retiring from the NFL

• Winning: From Walk-On To Captain, In Football And Life By Gary Brackett
• Gary's Locker
• IMPACT Foundation
• Stacked Pickle
• Georgia Reese's Southern Cuisine
• The Shepherd Community
• College Mentors for Kids
• Indianapolis Colts
• Follow Gary Brackett on Twitter

• Tony Dungy
• Gary Brackett

Named the world’s #1 small business guru by Inc. Magazine, Michael Gerber (@MichaelEGerber) joins the show today to talk about the mindsets that limit entrepreneurs and how they can overcome these mental hurdles.

Michael is the author of the mega-bestseller "The E-Myth Revisited" . As a small business entrepreneur, Michael has been able to help millions over the span of his career.

He has written 14 industry-specific E-Myth books co-authored by industry experts. Each edition gives valuable insight for a wide range of professions: landscapers, attorneys, dentists, veterinarians, architects, bookkeepers, and more.

His revolutionary new book "Awakening the Entrepreneur Within: How Ordinary People Can Create Extraordinary Companies" is based on how one can adjust their mindset to get away from a business where they are "doing, doing, doing" and constantly serving as your own personal fire marshal.

According to Michael, a new entrepreneur is a trailblazer seeking to transform lives in all areas – designing a small business, building it, launching it and growing it.
We’re grateful to have Michael on the show. Being an entrepreneur myself, I know how valuable this insight can be.

• What led him to write his best-selling book "The E-Myth"
• How Michael works to alter the mindset and relationship entrepreneurs have with their business
• The short-coming and fatal assumption that causes most entrepreneurs to fail
• The true inspiration behind a great entrepreneur
• How he came to develop The Course and what problem it solves for entrepreneurs
• Programming in our lives that limits our growth
• The essential skills kids should be gaining in schools

• The E-Myth Revisited
• The Course
• The Dreaming Room
• MichaelGerber.com

• Tim Ferriss

“Leadership is not domination. It’s the art of persuading people to work toward a common goal” - Daniel Goleman

Emotional intelligence expert Harvey Deutschendorf (@theeiguy) joins us to discuss the effect of leaders having EI and what it can do for their bottom line and quality of life.

Harvey is an internationally published author and has worked in the field of emotional intelligence for more than 20 years. Before becoming a EI expert himself, Harvey researched the works of Daniel Goleman. Inspired by his message and the profound effect EI has on one’s well-being, Harvey transformed his own life.

Harvey is a Certified Administrator of the Jack Canfield Principles and BarOn EQI- the first scientifically certified test approved for emotional intelligence. He’s a regular columnist on the subject of leadership in Fast Company and HR Professionals Magazine.

In addition to his work in EI, Harvey is a nationally recognized author. His book, “The Other Kind Of Smart: Simple Ways to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence For Greater Personal Effectiveness and Success” is filled with exercises, techniques, and stories that serve as a blueprint for improving one’s own EI.

It’s exciting to do this interview with Harvey simply because after working with executives for years, I’ve found that EI can be the breaking point for most leaders.

• Harvey’s background which included coming from a home with parents who were WWII refugees as well as having limited educational and financial resources
• What emotional intelligence is and its relationship with our health, family, and work
• The negative effects of surpressing emotional intelligence on productivity and creativity =
• The connection with leadership and EI and how it can transform your team’s motivation to follow you
• How conflict can build better relationships

• The Other Kind of Smart Blog

• The Other Kind of Smart: Simple Ways to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence for Greater Personal Effectiveness and Success By Harvey Deutschendorf

• Follow Harvey on Twitter
• Emotional Intelligence Quiz
• Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ By Daniel Goleman
• The Mankind Project

• Stephen Covey
• Daniel Goleman

When it comes to our own feelings, it’s difficult to connect with others if we aren’t comfortable with our own emotions. Psychotherapist, Dr. Linda Tucker, believes that our communities and relationships with others are critical to our own mental well-being and our contentment in life.

Dr. Tucker has been practicing psychology for nearly 35 years and has uncovered methods of empathizing and helping others uncover challenges that hold them back from achieving their life’s potential. Her work ranges from working with individuals with symptoms of depression and anxiety to victims of sexual abuse as well as volunteering her time with veterans returning home.

In addition to being the Bay Area’s premier psychoanalyst and psychotherapist, Dr. Tucker hosts one of iTune’s top rated podcasts, “Challenge Your Thinking”. In her show, she interviews a litany of amazingly inspirational people with the goal of helping listeners move forward with their lives.

In the Episode, You’ll Discover:

• Her journey from graduating college to finding her passion through working with victims of abuse, incest, and broken homes
• How she felt called to starting a radio show that now is one of the highest ranked iTunes podcasts in the “Career” category
• Her method of helping people who feel “stuck” in their lives
• The connection between sleeping and remembering to depression and anxiety
• Why building meaningful relationships is critical to what we do
• The conversation she’s heard from people on their deathbed
• Why even as a professional it’s difficult to find time to focus on keeping a healthy mindset

Erin Falconer, @erinfalconer, isn't kidding when she says her journey has been unpredictable. With a resume that boasts graduating from Oxford, becoming a screenplay writer in LA, doing stand-up comedy, and acting as a political consultant, Erin found her calling in self-improvement. 

Originally, Erin was to attend Law School, but felt that she was being pulled in a different direction. As fate would have it, her writing resonated with the masses, and she now finds herself managing two successful blogs and now has a total of over 1,000,000 people in her following!

Erin currently serves as the Co-owner and Editor-in-Chief of PickTheBrain, a website dedicated to self improvement, with a focus on personal productivity, motivation, and self education.

Erin is also the the co-founder of LeafTv, a modern lifestyle resource website for women. She describes it as a "Martha Stewart 'How to' for millennials. LeafTV is comprised of hundreds of videos with informative 'How-Tos" that cover topics such as How to Chop and Onion or how to Wallpaper Your Bathroom. Together Erin and her partner, Geri Hirsch, have created over 400 videos.

In our conversation, we discuss the role fate has played in her career, what she did to get started, and how you can manage media and how to think of it as a resource and not a stressing matter.

I also encourage all of our listeners to be on the lookout for Erin’s book, and to check out PickTheBrain.com. I hope you enjoy.

How can you make people see you as a strong leader? How do motivate others to unrelentingly join your mission?

Mark Sanborn @Mark_Sanborn, knows.

Mark is the author of eight books including the bestseller The Fred Factor: How Passion In Your Work and Life Can Turn the Ordinary Into the Extraordinary which has sold more than 2 million copies internationally.

His work is dedicated to developing leadership within organizations and helping individuals reach their true potential.

What most people probably know is that Mark is an expert when it comes to addressing an audience. For 30 years he has delivered his message as a professional speaker. He's a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame, he was recently honored with the Cavett Award, the highest honor of the NSA, and he is also a member of the Speakers Roundtable (the top 20 speakers in America).

However, what most people probably wouldn't have guessed is how Mark fell in love with speaking. His answer? Flopping at a speaking competition as a kid. By his own words, this single event led to his determination to transforming himself into one of the best and most desired speakers traveling the world today. 

In our conversation, we discuss the strategies behind effective leadership, how to transform your message to land with an audience, and the power of simplicity in conveying messages.

Mark is a personal hero of mind, so this was a special moment for him to appear on our show. 

I hope you enjoy...