SUCCESS Podcasts

Every day we are challenged to perform our best. It’s hard enough. But when life throws a curveball, many people simply crumble. Not Kris Carr. Diagnosed with an incurable stage IV tumor over a decade ago, she has overcome the odds and still lives each day performing at her very best. She shares her story in an interview with former SUCCESS magazine Publisher Darren Hardy.

Author Geoffrey James encourages us to not be intimidated or frustrated by the process of selling, and to remember that, at its heart, selling is all about making someone else happy. Listen as he shares insights that can help you reach your sales potential, not matter your position, product, or company.

Sometimes it can be difficult to find the motivation to do what's necessary to make sales. No one knows this better than Todd Duncan. Through his own experience and with the help of mentors, Duncan overcame obstacles in pursuit of a successful sales career. In this episode of SUCCESS Talks he shares what he has learned about sales throughout the years.

When it comes to conjuring new ideas, products and ways of doing business, young startup companies have the edge on their corporate competition, which are often hampered by bureaucracy. Few people can explain the innovation advantage of new entrepreneurs better than Eric Ries, the leader of a nationwide startup movement and author of The Lean Startup. Here, he and Hardy talk about the innovation opportunities for you and your company.

To foster creativity, we must break the mold of traditional “good leadership,” says Linda Hill, co-author of Collective Genius: The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation. As a professor at Harvard Business School, Hill has studied leadership within some of the world’s most revolutionary companies. In this exclusive interview she sits down with former SUCCESS magazine Publisher Darren Hardy to discuss how we, as leaders, can create giant leaps in our own organizations.

When working within a group, there is bound to be conflict. But disagreement doesn't need to be negative. According to renowned author and speaker Patrick Lencioni, "Conflict is the pursuit of truth." In this interview, Lencioni shares many insights on the advantages of conflict within your team and how to maximize them.

The decisions we make shape our work and define our lives. That is why we sat down with Steve McClatchy, the author of Decide: Work Smarter, Reduce Your Stress, and Lead by Example. McClatchy has helped countless entrepreneurs and leaders, all with demanding schedules, learn how great decision-making habits can yield a lifetime of productivity and accomplishments. Now he is here to help you.

As we progress through our careers and build ever-deeper connections to family and friends, it becomes increasingly difficult to juggle the overwhelming demands of work and a personal life. We need a plan of action to face the unfathomable, says Laura Stack. A regular contributor to SUCCESS whom we know as The Productivity Pro, Stack is the author of the best-selling book Execution IS the Strategy. In her discussion with former SUCCESS magazine Publisher Darren Hardy, she shares her formula for getting it all done and helps you develop your own plan.

As part of this month's celebration of personal development, friend of SUCCESS Jack Canfield is back, joining former SUCCESS magazine Publisher Darren Hardy for an entertaining interview. An inspiring and motivating thought leader, Canfield is the acclaimed co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and his recipe for achievement, The Success Principles, has also reached best-seller status. Here he discusses his personal journey as well as some of the most important lessons learned along the way.

The tables are turned this special episode of SUCCESS Talks. Instead of asking the questions, former SUCCESS magazine Publisher Darren Hardy is supplying the answers. In a special interview, Hardy talks about why now is the ideal time to become an entrepreneur. He shares his best advice, garnered through personal experience and his many interviews with the bold and savvy entrepreneurs featured in SUCCESS.