Everyone has a dream, but do they do the DAMN thing? It’s time to transform your life and make your dream come true. In this episode, Bevin Farrand, the founder of the Take the DAMN Chance movement and author of Your DAMN Manifesto: Discover the Keys to Personal Transformation and Bringing Your Biggest Dreams to Life, talks about the Do the DAMN Thing Method. She also explains the micro-actions from her DAMN Framework and how it could make a difference in creating momentum for your goal. So, don’t just build your dream. Make it happen. Just do the DAMN thing and tune in to today’s episode.

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Turn workplace conflicts into opportunities for growth by leading with the four Cs: Connection, Clarity, Curiosity, and Commitment. You can't be furious and curious at the same time. In this insightful episode of "Take Back Time," host Penny Zanker is joined by conflict resolution expert Karin Hurt to discuss tackling workplace conflicts head-on. Together, they explore the world of workplace conflicts, revealing practical tools and techniques for transforming challenging situations into opportunities for growth. Karen introduces the concept of the four Cs - Connection, Clarity, Curiosity, and Commitment - as the cornerstones of successful conflict resolution. This discussion isn't just limited to the office; the principles are applicable in various contexts, from dealing with your kids to managing conflicts at home. And as a bonus, Karin shares a sneak peek of her book, "Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict". Tune in now!

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In a world filled with constant demands, stress, and distractions, it's not uncommon to experience brain fog and low energy levels. But is brain fog just a byproduct of our busy lives, or is there more to it? In this episode, host Penny Zanker explores the science of beating brain fog and boosting your energy with certified sleep science coach, kinesthesiologist, and health consultant, Tanessa Shears. Tanessa explains that brain fog is often a collection of symptoms, such as forgetfulness, constant distractions, and a general sense of tiredness. It's like thinking through sand, making you less creative and less efficient. But here's the good news: brain fog can be addressed, and Tanessa is here to say how. From dietary choices and quality of sleep, Tanessa reveals how to optimize your greatest asset (the brain and live more productive days. Tune in now!

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When you no longer control your work, the chains tighten until you can’t breathe anymore, and you stress yourself out every day. Take back the time and unshackle yourself from your suffocating job. In this episode, Jeff Russell, the founder of the Oakridge Financial Group, takes us into the depths of Fire Yourself First to unchain ourselves from the daily grind. His secret sauce to doing what you love next lies at the depths of an autonomous business. From hiring and forming an autonomous team to giving value to people, Penny and Jeff provide wisdom to navigating into your business. Begin your journey on creating a life you love by firing yourself first. So, don’t miss this episode today!

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Remote work is not just a location change. It is a revolution of the workplace that redefines leadership and makes global talent more accessible. In this episode, Penny Zenker talks to Andrew Swiler about the right way to manage and lead remote teams today. They discuss how this setup gives leaders flexibility in hiring people not just within their local area but across the world. Andrew explains why remote work is a great fit for those who have kids and families, as well as those who require many hours of commute just to reach the office. He also underlines the need for intentional communication to keep messages clear and ease tensions even when the team is not meeting face-to-face. 

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Every business or organization must have high-performing leadership teams. Without them, any venture is doomed to fail and fall short of achieving its goals. Penny Zenker chats with Margie Oleson, a dynamic executive coach and leadership virtuoso, to share some tips and tricks on building high-performing leadership teams. Margie explains the need to create a working environment where everyone can challenge and hold each other accountable. Margie also discusses how to save time when holding meetings and the right approach to reducing bad behaviors within the team.

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Why do many people find it hard to gain something from reading? According to Nick Hutchison, it is because they do not take intentional action on their learned information. Joining Penny Zenker, the author of Rise of the Reader and founder of BookThinkers shares some tips on prioritizing reading over any other activity and using the knowledge you get from it to unlock your full potential. Nick talks about some tips to improve reading habits, including his unique concept of “Book Sex.” He also opens up on his strategies to overcome the most difficult moments in life and face uncertainty with great courage.

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“Show me the quality of your choices, I’ll show you the quality of your life.” — Paul Epstein.

Are you ready to take control of your life by making better decisions faster? In this engaging episode, host Penny Zenker welcomes Paul Epstein. Pulling insights from his book, “Better Decisions Faster”, Paul dives into the art of decision-making, productivity, and personal fulfillment. He introduces the "Head-Heart-Hands Equation," a transformative approach to decision-making that aligns your mindset (head), authenticity (heart), and action (hands), leading to a more confident and fulfilling life. Paul also shares the concept of "good yellow" and "bad yellow" decisions and how to navigate them. Find out why prioritizing needle-moving activities, especially during your peak energy times, is essential for success. Paul also discusses the importance of values and how consistently acting on them can boost your confidence. Tune in now and get ready to make confident decisions that will transform your life.

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Balance can feel very elusive, especially in this hectic world. Is it even possible to find time for yourself and your family and perform well in your job? Dr. Travis Parry says it is! Dr. Parry is the author of the #1 Bestselling Book, Achieving Balance, host of the Balanced Growth Show Podcast, and founder of the Make Time Institute. In this episode, he joins Penny Zenker to share with us how we can achieve balance in our lives. He breaks down what balance means, overcoming the common misconceptions that keep us from being in that state. Plus, Dr. Parry gives a great method of applying it in our work environment, calling leaders and entrepreneurs to lead their people into a transformational experience. Find out more about achieving balance where it matters most!

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What exactly is holding us back from having more, doing more, and being more? Whether it’s about money or productivity or something else entirely, the answer lies between our ears.

And a lot of it is trash.

Yes, and it’s okay to recognize that because we’re all human and we all have it.

But how can we ensure that we hold our head trash in check so we can be what we want to be and more?

That’s what we’re talking in this episode with Noah St. John, a person who has probably written more books about this subject than anyone else in the world.

In this conversation, we talk about how his “afformations” can help you get rid of your head trash in five minutes or less a day.

We also talk about productivity, delegation and more things that you are bound to find interesting. Tune in and don’t be the one to miss it!

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