Read to Lead Podcast
Episodes
366: Win at Work and Succeed at Life with Megan Hyatt Miller
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Refuse the false choice of career versus family. You can achieve the double win in life. The post 366: Win at Work and Succeed at Life with Megan Hyat...
365: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking with Jon Acuff
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Soundtracks, the new book from Jon Acuff, offers a proven plan to change overthinking from a super problem into a superpower. The post 365: The Surpri...
364: The Power of a Graceful Leader with Alexsys Thompson
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Through her experience with this disconnect in her own leadership and having coached hundreds of leaders in their integration journey, Alexsys Thompso...
363: The Common Path to Uncommon Success with John Lee Dumas
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Lee Dumas’s 17-step roadmap will help you accomplish your #1 goal in life, as it has for so many others, by showing you how to properly focus o...
362: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You with Mark A. Herschberg
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark's book The Career Toolkit will help you master networking, negotiating, communicating, leading, and career planning. It's a multivitamin for your...
361: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets from the Hype Handbook with Michael F. Schein
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, executive, artist, activist, or thinker who can honestly say that you are truly trying to make the world a b...
360: Advice for Working Moms from Pulitzer Prize-Winning Writer Joann Lublin
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A longtime Wall Street Journal career columnist and mother compares two generations of women - boomers and GenXers - to examine how each navigates the...
359: How to Make Your Family Business Last with Mitzi Perdue
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your family business faces a 70% chance of not making it to the next generation. The good news is you can change those odds, and Mitzi Perdue's book g...
358: Resilient By Nature with former NFL Great Reggie Williams
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reflections from a life of winning both on and off the football field. The post 358: Resilient By Nature with former NFL Great Reggie Williams first a...
357: The Leader’s Guide to Unconscious Bias with Pamela Fuller
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A timely, must-have guide to understanding and overcoming bias in the workplace, from the experts at FranklinCovey. The post 357: The Leader’s Guide...
356: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking with Michael J. Gelb
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Public speaking master Michael J. Gelb's techniques will help you clarify and shape your message so that your audience — no matter how big or small,...
355: Discovering the Hidden Forces That Drive Your Best Work with Todd Henry
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We don't need to find the "perfect job" or have the "perfect life" to fulfill our potential. Instead, we can change how we show up in our lives every ...
354: How to Stay on Top Forever with the Help of Today’s Tech Titans
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jeff as he interviews the author of Always Day One: How the Tech Titans Plan to Stay On Top Forever. The post 354: How to Stay on Top Forever wit...
353: 99% Invisible’s Roman Mars on the Hidden World of Everyday Design
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Brown sits down with 99% Invisible's Roman Mars to discuss his new book The 99% Invisible City. The post 353: 99% Invisible’s Roman Mars on the...
352: How to Get Paid for What You Know with Jonathan Milligan
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Milligan gives you a simple four-step framework to rise above the noise and build a real business. The post 352: How to Get Paid for What You...
351: 22 Ways to Stop Procrastination with Eat That Frog! author Brian Tracy
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eat That Frog!, the million selling book by Brian Tracy, has now been adapted specifically for students! The post 351: 22 Ways to Stop Procrastination...
350: The Rise of an Iconic Brand with former Dunkin’ Donuts CEO Robert Rosenberg
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 35 years as CEO of Dunkin' Donuts, Robert Rosenberg grew the company from $10 million in sales to over $2 billion, with more than 3,000 outlets. He...
349: How to Be Unapologetically Ambitious with Shellye Archambeau
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shellye Archambeau recounts how she overcame the challenges she faced as a young black woman, wife, and mother, managing her personal and professional...
348: Lessons for Today’s Leaders from Bold Decisions that Changed History
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lessons for today's leaders from bold decisions that changed history. My conversation with Jan-Benedict Steenkamp on the Read to Lead Podcast. The pos...
347: Lessons In Leadership from the Greatest Leaders of All Time
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to last as a leader...strategic steps from the greatest leaders of all time. My conversation with Brian Sanders. The post 347: Lessons In Leadersh...
346: Raising Your Kids in a Tech-Driven World with Arlene Pellicane
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To learn about the five A+ Social Skills your kids need to effectively navigate today's tech-driven world, check out my conversation with author Arlen...
345: Solve Any Problem Faster, with Less Risk, and Lower Cost with Stephen Shapiro
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Apply just one of the 25 lenses from Stephan Shapiro's new book and you will quickly discover better solutions. Apply all of them and you will be able...
344: The Practice and Shipping Creative Work with Seth Godin
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Seth Godin about his new book (his 20th) called The Practice and what goes into shipping creative work. (23 minutes) The post 344:...
343: The Self-Evolved Leader with Dave McKeown
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For a renewed picture of leadership excellence, help on becoming the best leader you can be, and a detailed roadmap to get there, check out my convers...
342: Close the Gap Between Dreaming and Doing with Kary Oberbrunner
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Unhackable is the 30-day elixir for creating flawless ideas, leveraging superhuman focus, and achieving optimal human performance through flow. The po...
341: When More Is Not Better with Author Roger L. Martin
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Filled with keen economic insight and advice for citizens, executives, policy makers, and educators, When More Is Not Better is the must-read guide fo...
340: The Bridge From Your Dreams to Your Destiny with Mark Victor Hansen
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What a treat to chat with the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Mark Victor Hansen. Here we dive into his latest book Ask: The Bridg...
339: What Mothers Never Tell Their Daughters with Dr. Michelle Deering
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I discuss relationships, race, and family in this episode with psychologist, speaker and author Dr. Michelle Deering. The post 339: What Mo...
338: 48 Days to the Work (and Life) You Love with Dan Miller
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this 20th anniversary edition of 48 Days to the Work (and Life) You Love, you will find everything you need to move you toward finding - or creatin...
337: Change (the) Management with Author Al Comeaux
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Change (the) Management draws on Al Comeaux's decades of experience in-seat as a change champion and senior executive at well-known companies, as well...
336: Building an Unbeatable Business with Square Co-Founder Jim McKelvey
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Innovation Stack is an irreverent first-person look inside the world of entrepreneurship, and an inspiring business narrative that's much bigger t...
335: How to WIN in a World of Comparison with Renee Vidor
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the amazing things about hosting a podcast, particularly an interview-focused podcast, is the opportunities it presents to meet truly amazing p...
334: The Business of Friendship with Shasta Nelson
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We need to change our mindset. The phrase “I’m not here to make friends,” is the opposite of how we should think about our workplace. So says ...
333: Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts with Michael Brody-Waite
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When multiple friends reach out to you unsolicited and suggest you consider the same author, you pay attention. First, thank you to Clark Buckner and ...
332: Knockout Networking with Michael Goldberg
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Knockout Networking, Michael Goldberg provides you with the same lessons he's shared with industry titans, helping anyone become an expert at prosp...
331: How’s the Culture in Your Kingdom? with former Disney VP Dan Cockerell
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How's the Culture in Your Kingdom? introduces relevant examples, compelling stories, and common-sense concepts that prepare leaders to lead their own ...
330: Leadership Lessons from Hockey’s Greatest Coaches with Craig Custance
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I learned a ton about leadership from hockey's greatest minds, thanks to @CraigCustance. He's my guest this week on #ReadtoLead. The post 330: Leaders...
329: 3 Steps to Create a Life Full of ENERGY and Live Your Best Every Day
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This was the missing piece - the icing on the cake - to my already solid calendar and planner system. The post 329: 3 Steps to Create a Life Full of E...
328: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders with Alain Hunkins
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alain Hunkins and I discuss his new book Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders. The post 328: Three Secrets to Buildi...
327: The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur with John Jantsch
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I celebrate seven years of hosting Read to Lead with a way-overdue visit from the one an only @ducttape (aka John Jantsch)! The post 327: T...
326: Win Every Day with Chick-fil-a VP Mark Miller
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chick-fil-a VP of leadership development, Mark Miller, brings his 'A' game to the Read to Lead Podcast. The post 326: Win Every Day with Chick-fil-a V...
325: Building a Brand People Love From Day One with Emily Heyward
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The cofounder and chief branding officer of Red Antler, the branding and marketing company for startups and new ventures, explains how hot new brands ...
324: The Future of Behavior Design with Dr. BJ Fogg
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While technically today’s featured book was released in 2019 (December 31 to be exact), I’ve dubbed it my favorite book so far this year! Upon rea...
323: Using Authority, Warmth, and Energy to Get Exceptional Results
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re not a big fan of the sound of your own voice, you’re certainly not alone In fact, that opinion puts you squarely in the majority. Most p...
322: The Vital Change That Will Level Up Your Business with Mike Michalowicz
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of my favorite people (and not just one of my favorite authors) is this guy! The goofy-acting one in the pic below. His name is Mike Michalowicz, ...
321: Habits of a Champion with Dana Cavalea
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the greatest things about creating something like a podcast is the doors it opens, allowing you to meet people you wouldn’t have otherwise me...
320: Maximize Profits by Investing in Your People with Sherry Deutschmann
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes those in my network will suggest authors for the show they know personally. When this happens, I’ve been known to be skeptical. Though we ...
319: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 30th Anniversary Edition
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What an honor it is to be asked to participate in the launch of the 30th Anniversary Edition of the #1 business book of the 20th century! And what a t...
318: 5 Steps to Kill Busyness with Garland Vance
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of years ago, I had the tremendous opportunity to speak at a conference attended by about 500 authors from around the world. One member of th...
317: No One’s Listening and It’s Your Fault with Pam Marmon
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When I first chatted with today’s guest for this week’s episode, a very specific phrase kept coming to my mind. She is a ‘breath of fresh air.’...
316: Could You Survive Shark Tank?
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of my favorite things about creating content on a regular basis is the people I’m able to meet along the way. Often times, those people I meet a...
315: Thinking Like a Boss with Kate Crocco
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I often field requests from publishers and publicists pitching books intended for, mostly, women (or, mostly men). Almost universally I find that I ge...
314: The Surprising Power of Business Experiments with Stefan H. Thomke
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When I think back to my time in college, I can’t help but think about how much of that time I wasted. So much so that I ended up dropping out of col...
313: Building a Compelling Subscription With Robbie Kellman Baxter
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s true. While working out the details in booking today’s guest for the show, I found another email exchange we’d shared nearly five years ago...
312: The Vision-Driven Leader with Michael Hyatt
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As I say in today’s podcast, I buy this author’s books before I even know what they’re about. There are only a few of these kinds of authors on ...
311: The Life-Changing Power of Trusting Yourself
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is one of my favorite people to interview. She always brings her A-game. This marks her third appearance on the podcast, and for good ...
310: Leading with Gratitude with Adrian Gostick
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When I first became aware of today’s featured book, I wasn’t convinced an entire book on the topic was necessary. The idea of showing gratitude se...
309: Discussing the Art of Doing Nothing with Celeste Headlee
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest wins the prize – if there indeed were a prize – for fastest repeat appearance on the show. That’s right, we first heard from Cel...
308: Cracking Complexity with David Benjamin
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When I was first presented with the idea behind today’s featured book, I’ll admit I was skeptical. It seemed hard to believe that an actual formul...
307: 30 Hacks for Bringing Joy to Your Job with Bruce Daisley
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to fall into the mistaken belief that the way we work today is the way it has sort of always been. In reality, what we know as work today ...
306: The Successful Speaker with Grant Baldwin
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today has been a friend of mine for a few years now. I’ve learned a ton from him just watching him and picking up on how he does what he do...
305: Ditch the Me Mindset and Change the World
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At first, I wasn’t convinced I could learn a lot about business from a book written by a physician. Well, let’s just say that fortunately – with...
304: Discover How You Contribute to the World with Tom Rath
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It was more than a dozen years ago when a colleague of mine at the time, Teresa White, first introduced me to the work of today’s guest. I’m almos...
303: Riding the Next Wave of Disruption with Paul Estes
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I have long considered myself a recovering perfectionist. So much so that I’ve often fallen victim to the fallacy that I need to do everything mysel...
302: Never Go With Your Gut with Gleb Tsipursky
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing drives a business toward disaster as fast as poor decision making. Behavioral economics and cognitive neuroscience studies reveal that our fla...
301: Delivering the Ultimate Customer Service Experience with Micah Solomon
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is a fireball of personality. He is a joy to talk to and possesses what you might call Automatic Positivity (more on that concept insi...
300: Sharpen Your Marketing Message and Cut Through the Noise with Bill Cates
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I am fortunate to be able to meet a consistent amount of pretty incredible people. That’s partly because of other incredible people who are thoughtf...
299: Unlock Your Power to Influence, Lead, and Create the Impact You Want
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Regardless of where you are in your career, today’s guest says, how you show up matters. Your intentions, energy, and presence as a leader set the t...
298: Master Your Code with Darren J. Gold
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago, I summarized what I considered to be my favorite book of the year. That book is The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek. With respect to Sim...
297: A Practical Guide to the Design and Implementation of Strategy
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I love it when a guest from the past makes a return visit to the podcast. That’s a pretty good indication they brought plenty of value the first tim...
296: Earning a Debt-Free Degree with Anthony O’Neal
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m going to go out on a limb and say that my guest on this episode of the podcast has probably been told at least a few times that his views just m...
295: The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some days I am fortunate to read a book that completely changes the way I think and view the world. Today is one of those days and I am excited to tel...
294: Exceptional Presentation Delivery with Tim Pollard
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest, you might say, takes what he does very seriously. Another way to say it might be that he’s a little extreme. However, no one can de...
293: Attract Top Talent and Build a Thriving Culture
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There’s the saying that goes ‘Nice guys finish last.’ Then there’s the nice guy who proves he’s the exception to the rule. And in the world ...
292: Transform Your Business Through Meaningful Engagement
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today brings a ton of knowledge around the topic of developing true engagement both internally and externally. She also brings with her a lot...
291: How to Have Conversations That Matter with Celeste Headlee
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Over the years, I have been asked numerous times to recommend books on helping to improve communication skills. My go-to list is a short one but inclu...
290: Build Your Business, Quit Your Job, and Live Your Ideal Lifestyle
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve never met today’s guests in person, but from the moment I began talking with them, I felt like I’d known them for years. It is obvious from...
289: Taking the Work Out of Networking with Karen Wickre
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today has spent time at both Google and Twitter. So, to say she knows a bit about networking is a gross understatement. Now, she’s a senior...
288: The High Achiever’s Guide with Maki Moussavi
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One thing I am truly passionate about is helping others break through limiting beliefs and realize dreams they never thought possible. That’s why I’...
287: How to Grow Your Business Like Amazon
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not often I can say that I’ve had the privilege to dine at the home of my podcast guest. I can today, however. I’m talking about Steve Ande...
286: Escape the 9-5, Create a Life You Love, and Still Pay the Bills
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You know when you go outside on a pleasant day and there’s that perfect breeze in combination with just the right amount of warmth from the sun on y...
285: The 10 Laws of Trust with JetBlue Chairman Joel Peterson
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every so often I get to have a conversation with someone I never dreamed I’d be talking to. Today is one of those days. Several years ago he release...
283: Creating a Remarkable Culture with Chick-fil-A Veteran Dee Ann Turner
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
During my last stint in radio, which spanned a 14-year period, a Chick-fil-A restaurant was eventually erected less than a mile down the street. I was...
282: Theodor Geisel and the Making of an American Imagination
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I love biographies. As it turns out, so do many listeners to Read to Lead. Other than an audio summary once or twice, I’ve never featured an intervi...
281: How You Too Can Find a Business Within You
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For the last six years, I’ve worked for myself. The transition wasn’t planned, per se, but was long overdue. I’d desired to do my own thing for ...
280: Why Your Customers Hate You and How to Fix It
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to seeking out authors to consider for the show, one of the first things I look at to gauge my own interest is their book’s title. So,...
279: Stand Out, Grow Your Tribe, and Build a Successful Business
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What can I say about today’s guest but that he’s one of the nicest (and most successful) guys you’ll ever meet. In other words, Pat Flynn is pro...
278: How to Become the Leader You Would Follow
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
More than in recent memory, I have a ton in common with today’s guest on Read to Lead. That’s the fact that we both have learned many valuable lea...
277: How to Succeed in a Project Driven World
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show and guest is the result of an introduction by another, much-loved guest. This former guest is Dorie Clark. Dorie has appeared on Read ...
276: 50 1/2 Ideas to Become a Digital Leader
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you run a business, at one point or another you’ve probably said to yourself when facing some obstacle ahead of you, “What would Amazon do if t...
275: Get Better Work, Take More Time Off, and Finance the Life You Want in the Gig Economy
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve followed me even for a few months, you probably know that one of my favorite topics is the changing world of work. In fact, in late April,...
Encore Episode: 5 Killer Books on Public Speaking and Effective Communication
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As I take some time off to visit with family, I decided to create this special encore episode just for you. If you’re new or relatively new to the p...
274: An Audio Summary of Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every month for the past two-plus years, I’ve been meeting with members of my online book club to talk through the most recent book we’ve gone thr...
273: Applied Empathy with Michael Ventura
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When a publicist recently reached out to me about the book I’m featuring today, I almost passed on it. I was in a hurry (and I get a lot of requests...
272: The Daily Decision That Changes Everything
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve known today’s guest for a number of years. I actually can’t remember where and how we first met. But one thing that has stuck with me over ...
271: 7 Keys to Greater Success in Your Personal and Professional Life
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Since I began the practice of running a few times a week beginning in August of 2016, I’ve managed to work in a few local 5K races here and there. T...
270: 7 Simple Actions to Get the Right Things Done and Achieve Your Goals
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I first met today’s guest at a conference I was keynoting back in 2016. She was one of those rare folks who immediately put me at ease with her frie...
269: The All-New Second Edition of Same Side Selling
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How valuable would it be for a seller to have the buyer’s perspective? How many books about selling are co-written by a sales expert and a professio...
268: How to Use Productive Conflict to Get Your Team Back On Track
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Liane Davey, a New York Times bestselling author, and a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review. Liane has worked with ...
267: Making Your Company Fit for Human Life
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Moe Carrick, a consultant, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and author who is passionate about the role work plays in creating meaning...