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#353: The Art of Possibility with Benjamin Zander

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re lucky enough to witness Benjamin Zander at work conducting the Boston Philharmonic, you’ll instantly notice two things: his infectious p...

#352: Setting the Standard with Jocko Willink

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As a former Navy SEAL, Jocko Willink knows a thing or two about beating impossible odds and working tirelessly to do so. Perhaps that’s why, even no...

#351: Do You Have the Humility to Serve? with Patric Yumul

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After working in the restaurant industry for nearly 30 years, Mina Group president Patric Yumul knows that outstanding service starts and ends with on...

#350: Saving Lives, One Job at a Time with Barrett Ward

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When ABLE Founder and CEO Barrett Ward and his wife moved to Ethiopia in 2008, they came face to face with an unspeakable tragedy: young women forced ...

#349: Thanksgiving: An Example of Staying the Course with Stephen Mansfield

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What can the everyday business owner learn from 17th century Pilgrims? According to New York Times bestselling author and leadership expert Stephen Ma...

#348: Stillness is the Key with Ryan Holiday

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In a world that seems to be moving faster than ever, bestselling author Ryan Holiday favors a steadier, more measured approach to things. Rather than ...

#347: Growing 57,000% in 3 Years with Tom Bilyeu

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneur and Quest Nutrition co-founder Tom Bilyeu isn’t a doctor, but he has confidently diagnosed himself with a “sickness” that has only ...

#346: How to Recession-Proof Your Business with CFO of Ramsey Solutions

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Considering that we’re experiencing the longest economic expansion in United States history, Ramsey Solutions Chief Financial Officer Mark Floyd say...

#345: The War of Art (and Business) with Steven Pressfield

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever heard that voice in your head telling you you’re not smart enough or talented enough or good enough, Steven Pressfield says you’r...

#344: How to Steward Your Own Potential with Mark Miller

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Instead of wasting your time hoping and waiting for your next big break, Mark Miller, vice president of high-performance leadership at Chick-fil-A, ha...

#343: Everything is Figureoutable with Marie Forleo

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to her beloved mom Miriam, entrepreneur and bestselling author Marie Forleo grew up believing anything is possible—or as she likes to say, “...

#342: 5 Buckets of Leadership You're Responsible For with Dr. Henry Cloud

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re currently in a leadership role—or even if you aspire to be—psychologist and leadership expert Dr. Henry Cloud says you must accept one...

#341: Are You Indispensable? with Seth Godin

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re counting on a fancy title or Ivy League pedigree to make a name for yourself at work, world-renowned marketing expert and bestselling auth...

#340: 4 Qualities You Need to Lead with Kat Cole

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to climbing the corporate ladder, there’s the traditional way—you know, steady promotions over a long period of time—and then ther...

#339: How to Serve Something Greater Than Yourself with Jason McCarthy

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week marks the 18th anniversary of September 11, 2001, a day that forever changed our nation. And for a select few like Jason McCarthy, that trag...

#338: How to Play an Infinite Game with Simon Sinek

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Forget winning or losing. Bestselling author and leadership expert Simon Sinek says the most important thing is to determine what kind of game you’r...

#337: A Small Business Q&A with Dave Ramsey

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A whopping 54% of the United States gross domestic product and 66% of all job growth in this country can be attributed to one thing: small business. S...

#336: Run the Mile You're In with Ryan Hall

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The road to success for Olympic athlete and American half-marathon record holder Ryan Hall has been paved with countless miles—and way more failures...

#335: Why Self-Knowledge Matters with Ian Morgan Cron

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a lot of talk these days about the importance of self-awareness—and for good reason—but bestselling author and Enneagram master teacher ...

#334: How to Run a Be-Rich Business with David Salyers

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Chick-fil-A’s specialty may be chicken, but former Chief Marketing Officer David Salyers says the focus of the restaurant chain has never been the n...

#333: What We've Learned from CrossFit with Jason Khalipa and Rich Froning

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

While most think of CrossFit as a means to a really challenging total-body workout, it represents so much more to CrossFit Games champions Jason Khali...

#332: Why Ramsey Solutions is Built to Last with Dave Ramsey

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Most entrepreneurs would readily agree that the path to success isn’t easy or predictable—and it’s certainly not without its share of failures. ...

#331: How to Accomplish Impossible Goals with Art Williams

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever dared to dream an impossible dream, A.L. Williams & Associates founder Art Williams says you’re one step closer to achieving greatn...

#330: Are You Playing to Your Strengths? with Dough Hirsch

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Hirsch, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of GoodRx, isn’t afraid to tackle really complex problems, but he’s the first to admit that he doesn’t have a...

#329: How to Create a Collaborative Culture with Carly Fiorina

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

While it may not always be the easiest or quickest route, collaborating with your team members to solve problems is always a good idea. In fact, best-...

#327: Simplify Your Life With Digital Minimalism with Cal Newport

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if you are addicted to Instagram? How about Facebook? Take a second and think about how many times you mindlessly look at your ...

#326: The Necessity of Conflict with Patrick Lencioni

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sure, conflict at work may feel uncomfortable at times, but best-selling author and leadership expert Patrick Lencioni says it’s absolutely vital to...

#325: Why You Should Delegate Results, Not Tasks with Bryan and Shannon Miles

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan and Shannon Miles, Co-CEOs of BELAY, know a thing or two about maximizing productivity. In fact, they’ve built an entire business around it by...

#324: How Growing Cultural Cultivators Leads to Scale with Travis Boersma

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dutch Bros Coffee CEO and Founder Travis Boersma has big expansion plans—like opening 800 new stores in the next five years—but he wouldn’t even...

#323: How Emotional IQ Impacts Your Ability to Lead

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

While some might argue that showing emotion is a sign of weakness, emotional wellness coach Miles Adcox says that doing so actually makes you stronger...

#322: How to Advance Your Career with The Proximity Principle with Ken Coleman

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The average person spends more than 90,000 hours in their lifetime at work, which is why it’s so alarming that 70% of American workers report being ...

#321: 20 Years of Lessons for My Younger Self with Daymond John

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Although it may seem like entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Daymond John has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top, his success has act...

#320: Are You in the Right Place for Growth? from EntreLeadership Summit 2019

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re wrapping up our special bonus content from EntreLeadership Summit and sharing a proven strategy from Ramsey Solutions’ own Ken Coleman to he...

#319: A Leadership Q&A from EntreLeadership Summit 2019

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re continuing our bonus content from EntreLeadership Summit, this time with an outstanding panel discussion featuring Dave Ramsey, leadership exp...

#317: Learn Why Being in Charge Isn’t Enough from EntreLeadership Summit 2019

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s bonus episode, we’re taking you back to San Diego, California, where EntreLeadership Summit is underway. Have you ever heard of a natur...

#315: Learn to Navigate the Messy Middle of Business with Scott Belsky

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As any entrepreneur will tell you, bringing a new idea to life can be unpredictable, but best-selling author Scott Belsky says there is one thing you ...

#314: 3 Ways to Engage Your Team with Patrick Lencioni

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

According to a recent Gallup poll, only 33% of workers in the United States are engaged in their jobs—which means you’ve likely got some unhappy, ...

#313: 3 Steps to Finding Freedom to Focus with Michael Hyatt

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you regularly struggle to get to the bottom of your to-do list and think the solution is finding more hours in the week, best-selling author Michae...

#312: Creating Business Momentum with Rachel Hollis

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After hitting the New York Times best-seller list in 2018 and with a 500% revenue increase for her company expected this year, Rachel Hollis isn’t s...

#311: How Talk Triggers Create Customers with Jay Baer

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

While the influence of word of mouth on customer behavior is not particularly surprising, what New York Times best-selling author Jay Baer does find s...

#310: Solve Your People Problems with Sarah Sloyan

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re just starting your career, own your own business or are firmly established in the C suite, we all have one thing in common: people pr...

#309: Leadership Lessons From the Flight Deck with Carey Lohrenz

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Even if your work has nothing at all to do with aviation, the lessons former Navy fighter pilot Carey Lohrenz learned in the cockpit are universal—a...

#308: Live From EntreLeadership 1-Day with Dave Ramsey

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re so excited to share highlights from our recent EntreLeadership 1-Day event! Over 1,000 small-business owners and leaders from around the count...

#307: Know, Feel, Do: 3 Steps to Effective Communication with Craig Groeschel

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the one skill that all great leaders have in common? They’re master communicators. And on this week’s episode, we have one of the best. C...

#306: Studying Failure with Jon Erwin

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Whether we like it or not—and sometimes, in spite of our best intentions and best efforts—failure is unavoidable. But that’s not necessarily a b...

#305: You’re Doing Delegation Wrong with Dave Ramsey

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

News flash: When it comes to running a business, you can’t do it all. Sure, you can survive 90-hour work weeks for a season, but ultimately if you’...

#304: Are Core Values Worthless? with Donald Miller

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Core values can be tricky. So many companies are quick to say they have them, but if you ask best-selling author and StoryBrand CEO Donald Miller, too...

#303: 4 Steps to Kill Gossip with Stephen Mansfield

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

While chitchatting about the latest office rumor or griping about a coworker’s incompetence may feel harmless, New York Times best-selling author an...

#302: Atomic Habits with James Clear

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you tend to blame yourself for your bad habits, New York Times best-selling author James Clear says you’re wasting your time. Not only does such ...

#300: Defy the Odds with David Goggins

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A retired Navy SEAL and one of the world’s top endurance athletes, David Goggins doesn’t know the word “quit.” But that wasn’t always the ca...

#299: Our Best Podcasts of 2018

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From tackling the right reasons to lead and the danger of complacency to figuring out how and why to drive innovation, we’ve covered a lotof ground ...

#298: A Fireside Chat on Personal Development with Ken Coleman and Daniel Tardy

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As we all begin to look forward to 2019, we couldn’t think of a better way to close out the year than by answering some questions from our listeners...

#297: You're the Boss of You with Seth Godin

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to growing your career, marketing guru and best-selling author Seth Godin insists you have much more leverage than you think. Sure, it’...

#296: Setting Goals Together with Wendy and Jay Papasan

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Twelve years ago, Wendy and Jay Papasan made a decision to get intentional about their shared goals, and they’ve never looked back. In fact, they ar...

#295: Struggling to Lead Millennials? from EntreLeadership Master Series 2018

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Millennials are now the largest demographic in the workforce, meaning one thing: They are here to stay. And the future of your business may very well ...

#294: 5 Unforgettable Moments From EntreLeadership Summit

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In 2015, EntreLeadership held our first-ever Summit in Orlando with 400 attendees and a dream to empower every single one of them with top-notch conte...

#292: Are You Losing Your Best Skill? with Jesse Itzler

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ok, not everyone can (or wants to!) go live in a monastery like self-made billionaire entrepreneur Jesse Itzler did, but we can all certainly reap the...

#291: Lead for the Right Reasons with Patrick Lencioni

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you think being a leader is all about personal glory, fame and wealth, best-selling author and leadership expert Patrick Lencioni says you have it ...

#290: Live From EntreLeadership Master Series 2018

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are so excited to share a highlight from this month’s EntreLeadership Master Series. Over 300 small-business owners and leaders from around count...

#289: Turning Apathy Into Action with Scott Harrison

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When charity: water founder and CEO Scott Harrison set out to solve the global water crisis, he knew he couldn’t do it alone. To that end, he it mad...

#288: 5 Keys to Future Success with Dr. Henry Cloud

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

No matter where you’re trying to take your business, clinical psychologist and leadership expert Dr. Henry Cloud says you can’t get there without ...

#287: Find a Way, Not an Excuse with Bobby Gruenewald

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Even if you feel like the odds are stacked against your next big idea—no budget, no time, no scope—you may be in a much better position than you t...

#286: Ignore Conventional Wisdom with Charles Duhigg

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you ask New York Times best-selling author Charles Duhigg, many of the most innovative ideas today aren’t exactly original—and he’s got plent...

#285: Is It Time to Reinvent Yourself? with Dr. John Hillen

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When your business is on the growth track—think more locations, more customers, more payroll—it’s easy to forget that with growth comes new chal...

#284: The No. 1 Skill You Need Now with Carmine Gallo

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the age of automation and artificial intelligence, there is one skill that has yet to be replicated by a robot: persuasive communication. Best-sell...

#283: 4 Steps to Avoid Hiring Mistakes with Dr. Geoff Smart

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With only a 50% success rate, hiring is widely considered one of the single biggest problems in business today. But get it right and it can become you...

#282: Leading With Military Precision with Mark Divine

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no secret that being a Navy SEAL requires acute mental toughness, emotional resilience, and an uncanny ability to perform under pressure. What ...

#280: Building on Bedrock with Derek Lidow

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you think a great idea is all it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, best-selling author and Princeton professor Derek Lidow says you might want...

#279: Solving Unsolved Problems with Michael Wystrach

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Wystrach, CEO and co-founder of Freshly, insists that the best businesses are built by those who, first and foremost, are passionate about fin...

#278: Fearless at Work with Molly Fletcher

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Talent, skill, and an unparalleled work ethic may seem like a guaranteed recipe for success, but Molly Fletcher—acclaimed motivational speaker, auth...

#277: Innovating for Business Growth with Dara Treseder

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In order to move your business forward, GE Business Innovations chief marketing officer Dara Treseder knows you have to first identify two things: wh...

#276: Can I Have Your Attention? with Curt Steinhorst

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

While it may not be possible to eliminate all the daily distractions (we’re looking at you, 24/7 emails, social media notifications, and nonstop tex...

#275: The Right (and Wrong) Stuff with Carter Cast

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The path to success is seldom entirely smooth, but venture capitalist Carter Cast says that shouldn’t derail your career—if, that is, you learn ho...

#274: Build an A Team with Whitney Johnson

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s ever-changing business environment, the most effective way to keep your organization competitive is with a team that is continuously lear...

#273: Lessons From Dollar General with Cal Turner Jr.

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Providing unbeatable value to customers is a timeless idea—and one that former Dollar General CEO Cal Turner Jr. credits for growing his family’s ...

#272: Unstoppable Cultures with Ginger Hardage

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Former Southwest senior vice president of culture and communication Ginger Hardage knows firsthand that a healthy culture is a total game-changer. Not...

#271: Big Potential with Shawn Achor

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Researcher and New York Times best-selling author Shawn Achor returns to share some stunning new research on success, happiness and how to reach your ...

#270: Alive at Work with Dan Cable

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever felt bored or less than inspired at work, Dan Cable, professor of organizational behavior at the London Business School, has good new...

#269: Dare to Serve with Cheryl Bachelder

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In 2007, when Cheryl Bachelder took over as CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., the company was a mess. Profits were down, stock prices were at an...

#268: Wisdom for Your WorkLife with Adam Grant

28 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Psychologist and New York Timesbest-selling author Adam Grant has spent his career studying ways to find more motivation and meaning in life, and he s...

#267: Leading Through Tragedy with Gary Kelly

25 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’re wrapping up our special bonus content from EntreLeadership Summit with a powerful lesson from Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly on leading his...

#266: Dave Ramsey, Seth Godin, Donald Miller—Live From Summit

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’re coming to you again from EntreLeadership Summit, this time with an outstanding panel discussion featuring Dave Ramsey, Seth Godin and Donald M...

#265: Dave Ramsey—Live From Summit

23 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’re continuing our bonus content from EntreLeadership Summit with a lesson from Dave Ramsey on something that affects every single one of us: mark...

#263: Thriving in the Age of Overload with Juliet Funt

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

According to WhiteSpace at Work CEO Juliet Funt, oftentimes the key to accomplishing more is to momentarily do less. A strategic pause, what she calls...

#262: Rise and Grind with Daymond John

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Daymond John knows from experience that there is no such thing as a shortcut to the top. The entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author, who ...

#261: The Science of Perfect Timing with Daniel Pink

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re an electrician or an analyst, a brain surgeon or a salesperson, New York Timesbest-selling author Daniel Pink has discovered a univer...

#260: Why Annual Goals Don't Work with Brian Moran

30 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re constantly trying to find more hours in the day, New York Timesbest-selling author and leadership consultant Brian Moran might have just t...

#259: Moments That Change Lives with Dan Heath

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In a world where we’re all constantly trying to craft experiences—like that of our customers, patients, users, you name it—New York Timesbest-se...

#258: The Benefits of Conflict with Dr. Nate Regier

16 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nate Regier believes wholeheartedly in the power and importance of healthy conflict communication—so much so that he built an entire business ar...

#257: Pushing Past Fear with the founders of Cousins Maine Lobster

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After the near overnight success of their first food truck, followed by a winning appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank, Cousins Maine Lobster cofounders J...

#256: Hard Talks Made Easier with Joseph Grenny

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

While the thought of having difficult conversations may fill most of us with dread, business social scientist Joseph Grenny says avoiding conflict is ...

#255: Investing in Culture with William Vanderbloemen

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Regardless of the size of your organization or the type of work you do, William Vanderbloemen, CEO and founder of Vanderbloemen Search Group, says int...

#254: The Power of Curiosity with Chalene Johnson

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you use social media to market your business (and really, who doesn’t?), lifestyle and business expert Chalene Johnson says the best way to build...

#253: 7 Solid Social Media Strategies with Rachel Hollis

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Hollis, best-selling author and CEO of Chic Media, hesitates to call herself a social media expert, although the mega brands she’s worked wit...

#252: Jen Sievertsen-The Top Marketing Trend Now

08 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the final installment of this special four-part episode, Jen Sievertsen, chief marketing officer of Ramsey Solutions, explains the best way to spen...

#251: Rachel Hollis—The Top Marketing Trend Now

07 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In part three of this special four-part episode, Chic Media CEO Rachel Hollis shares her advice on the best way to spend your marketing dollars now. R...

#250: Ryan Deiss-The Top Marketing Trend Now

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of this special four-part episode, Ryan Deiss, founder and CEO of DigitalMarketer.com, shares the best way to spend your marketing dollars...

#249: Pat Flynn—The Top Marketing Trend Now

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this special four-part episode, we ask marketing pros Pat Flynn, Ryan Deiss, Rachel Hollis and Jen Sievertsen to weigh in on the best way to spend ...

#247: Virtual Culture with Bryan and Shannon Miles

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan and Shannon Miles, cofounders of the wildly successful virtual support provider BELAY, have done what many would think impossible: create a unif...

#246: Creating a Culture Like Netflix's with Patty McCord

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to shaping a healthy and vibrant culture, Patty McCord—co-creator of the now viral (think over 12 million views) Netflix Culture deck—...