Optimal Business Daily - Archive 1 - Episodes 1-300 Only

Amber Waugaman of AW Coach shares two short posts covering how to help your employees think for themselves and guideposts for leadership and culture decisions Episode 692: Help Your Employees Think For Themselves AND Guideposts For Leadership and Culture Decisions by Amber Waugaman Amber provides crucial leadership development for leaders & employees. She wants to set you up for success as a leader! Whether you need a refresher or are learning from scratch, she partners with you to build a foundation in order to be a highly-effective and high-performing leader. As a society, we set leaders up to fail because we promote them into people management positions without providing them with the training, skills, tools, resources, and ongoing development that is necessary to be a high-performing leader. The path to high-performing leadership is just one click away.  The original posts are located here: https://awcoach.co/help-your-employees-think-for-themselves/ & https://awcoach.co/guideposts-for-decisions/  Indeed

Brian Tracy shares 4 mental techniques used by highly effective people Episode 691: 4 Mental Techniques Used By Highly Effective People by Brian Tracy Brian Tracy's goal is to help you achieve your personal and business goals faster and easier than you ever imagined. Brian Tracy has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 70 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year. He has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 70 books that have been translated into dozens of languages. The original post is located here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/time-management/program-your-subconscious-mind-for-time-management-success-4-mental-techniques-used-by-highly-effective-people/  Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., accordi

Dr. Jenny Brockis talks about how to boost mental wellbeing with happiness Episode 690: How to Boost Mental Wellbeing with Happiness by Dr. Jenny Brockis Dr. Jenny Brockis is a medical practitioner and board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, keynote speaker and best-selling author based out of Perth, Western Australia. She is an expert in the science of high-performance thinking, creating thriving teams and leaders through improving brain health and wellbeing. And in her new book, Thriving Mind: How to Cultivate a Good Life, she reveals how to cultivate the mental agility, flexibility and adaptability required to meet the needs of the modern workplace and thrive. The original post is located here: https://www.drjennybrockis.com/2019/9/13/boost-mental-wellbeing-with-happiness/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andreas Widmer shares an excerpt from his book "The Art of Principled Entrepreneurship: Creating Enduring Value" Episode 689: An Excerpt From The Art of Principled Entrepreneurship: Creating Enduring Value by Andreas Widmer The Art of Principled Entrepreneurship is a prescription for living the American Dream and for finding the fulfilment that comes from helping employees and customers improve their lives. In his 30-year career in international business strategy, economic development, and entrepreneurship, author Andreas Widmer has seen firsthand numerous companies both succeed financially and also build a people-centered venture in the process. He shares his favorite success stories and details five key principles for conducting business in ways that combine personal virtue, the latest entrepreneurial tools, and long-term perspective in order to make business a win-win proposition for everyone. At a time when the number of new business startups is at its lowest point in 50 years and more than half the workf

Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money talks about whether or not you should ever work for free. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 688: [Part 2] Should You Ever Work For Free by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock The co-founders of Women Who Money are Amy Blacklock from Life Zemplified and Vicki Cook, from Make Smarter Decisions. Vicki and Amy connected initially online and eventually met in person at a financial conference in the fall of 2017. They've both reached financial independence and left full-time work to devote more time to family, pursue passion projects, and embrace fun and challenging opportunities. They enjoy collaborating on original content and sharing great articles written by and for women. The original post is located here: https://womenwhomoney.com/work-for-free-exposure-experience/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money talks about whether or not you should ever work for free. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 687: [Part 1] Should You Ever Work For Free by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock The co-founders of Women Who Money are Amy Blacklock from Life Zemplified and Vicki Cook, from Make Smarter Decisions. Vicki and Amy connected initially online and eventually met in person at a financial conference in the fall of 2017. They've both reached financial independence and left full-time work to devote more time to family, pursue passion projects, and embrace fun and challenging opportunities. They enjoy collaborating on original content and sharing great articles written by and for women. The original post is located here: https://womenwhomoney.com/work-for-free-exposure-experience/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Bauerle of EOFire talks about taking the tax deductions you deserve as an entrepreneur Episode 686: Taking the Tax Deductions You Deserve as an Entrepreneur by Josh Bauerle John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award winning podcast where he interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs every Monday and drops value bombs every Thursday. His goal with Entrepreneurs On Fire is to deliver the inspiration and strategies you need to FIRE UP your entrepreneurial journey and create the life you've always dreamed of. The original post can be found here: https://www.eofire.com/taking-tax-deductions-deserve-entrepreneur/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke Smith with Carl Pullein shares productivity tips for employees with disabilities Episode 685: Productivity Tips For Employees With Disabilities by Luke Smith Carl has written three books on productivity and time management and coaches companies and individuals around the world through his Time and Life Mastery and Your Digital Life courses.  His passion and dedication to helping people become better at managing their time so they can focus on what is important to them is legendary and his presentations and workshops are highly interactive, entertaining and educational. The original post can be found here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/productivity-tips-for-employees-with-disabilities/12/5/2021   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog tells you how to make more money in less time Episode 684: Passive Income and Side Gigs: Make More Money in Less Time by Kalen Bruce Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, and simple. The original post is located here: https://moneyminiblog.com/make-money/passive-income-and-side-gigs/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Douglas Lang with Altris shares two short posts covering lessons in innovative leadership from Nike and why you need to increase your happiness level for success Episode 683: Lessons in Innovative Leadership from Nike AND Increase your Happiness Level for Success by Douglas Lang Altris has a range of specialised Leadership Development and Executive Coaching solutions. They believe that each leader, team and organisation is unique and therefore the solutions they deliver must be distinctive. The original posts are located here: http://blog.altris.co.nz/?p=1975 & http://blog.altris.co.nz/?p=2322  Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Thean shares an excerpt from his book "Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth" Episode 682: An Excerpt From "Rhythm: How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth" by Patrick Thean All growing companies encounter ceilings of complexity, usually when they hit certain employee or revenue milestones. In order to burst through ceiling after ceiling and innovate with growth, a company must develop a reliable system that prompts leaders to be proactive and pivot when the need arises. Drawing on his experience as a successful serial entrepreneurial and speaker, author Patrick Thean demonstrates how to identify the signs of setbacks before they occur, track those signs, and make adjustments to keep your plan on track and accelerate growth. Thean introduces a simple system to empower everyone in your company to be focused, aligned, and accountable--a three-rhythm process for effective execution: - Think Rhythm: A rhythm of strategic thinking to keep your teams focused

Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership talks about how to cultivate your work culture without having an office Episode 681: How to Cultivate Your Work Culture Without Having an Actual Office by Michael Levitt Michael Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout media firm. He is a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, and is one of the world's leading authorities in burnout recovery and prevention. He is also a Fortune 500 consultant, #1 bestselling author, and host of the Breakfast Leadership Show, a top 200 podcast on iTunes. He is a 2x Top 20 Global Thought Leader on Culture with Thinkers360. He is a former Healthcare executive, CIO, and CFO overseeing $ 2 Billion budgets, so he’s seen and done it all. The original post is located here: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/how-to-cultivate-your-work-culture-without-having-an-actual-office  Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTU

Karl Staib of Dig to Fly shares a simple guide to overcoming project resistance Episode 680: A Simple Guide to Overcoming Project Resistance by Karl Staib Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He grew up in a little town in Pennsylvania called Pipersiville. He moved to Austin, TX in this mid twenties and now he is living in San Antonio with his wife and two boys. If you enjoy his writing, he encourages you to reach out to him at DigToFly.com. He wants to hear about how you've learned to grow from your own struggles. When his father passed it was focusing on gratitude that helped him get through one of the most difficult times in his life. It taught him the importance of bringing gratitude to every single situation. Whether it's a difficult situation like his father's death or amazing one like drinking ice cold tea by the river with his son. That's why he wants to bring more

Cal Newport shares two short posts covering rooted productivity and why email is not work Episode 679: On Rooted Productivity AND A $5.5 Billion Reminder that Email is Not Work by Cal Newport Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive. The original post is located here: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2017/01/05/on-rooted-productivity/ & https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2021/08/12/a-5-5-billion-reminder-that-email-is-not-work/  Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S.

Sherice Jacob with Neil Patel talks about how to measure data quality Episode 678: What is Data Quality and How Do You Measure It for Best Results by Sherice Jacob with Neil Patel Neil Patel is a New York Times Bestselling author. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies. He was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations. The original post can be found here: https://neilpatel.com/blog/data-quality/  Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Schroeder-Gardner of Making Sense of Cents shares 4 things you need to start a subscription box business Episode 677: 4 Things You Need to Start a Subscription Box Business by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner Michelle Schroeder-Gardner created Making Sense of Cents in order to help improve her own finances. With diligence, she was able to pay off $38,000 in student debt in 7 months, kept track of progress, and helped readers along the way. She's currently touring North America and living out of an RV. You can learn more about her and see her monthly income reports at MakingSenseOfCents.com. The original post is located here: https://www.makingsenseofcents.com/2018/05/4-things-you-need-to-start-a-subscription-box-business.html  Indeed is the #1 source of hires in the U.S., according to TalentNest. Go to Indeed.com/STARTUP to get started  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me

JD Roth of Get Rich Slowly talks about taking an entrepreneurial leap of faith Episode 676: An Entrepreneurial Leap of Faith by JD Roth J.D. Roth has been reading and writing about personal finance for a decade. Today he’s financially independent, but ten years ago, his money life was a disaster, with over $35,000 in consumer debt. He started turning everything around in 2004. By being the boss of your own life, you, too, can be the master of your own financial fate. The original post is located here: https://jdroth.com/an-entrepreneurial-leap-of-faith/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isaac Morehouse talks about why we shouldn't bother asking what employers want Episode 675: “What Do Employers Want?” Is a Stupid Question by Isaac Morehouse Isaac Morehouse is the founder and CEO of Praxis, an awesome startup apprenticeship program making degrees irrelevant for careers. He is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of freedom. He's written some books, done some podcasting, and is always experimenting with self-directed living and learning. When he's not with his wife and kids or building his company, he can be found smoking cigars, playing guitars, singing, reading, writing, getting angry watching sports teams from his home state of Michigan, or enjoying the beach. The original post is located here: https://isaacmorehouse.com/2018/03/29/what-do-employers-want-is-a-stupid-question/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amber Waugaman of AW Coach shares two short posts covering what to do when employees don't meet expectations and 5 reasons why we need to develop leaders Episode 674: What to Do When Employees Don't Meet Expectations AND 5 Reasons Why We Need to Develop Leaders by Amber Waugaman Amber provides crucial leadership development for leaders & employees. She wants to set you up for success as a leader! Whether you need a refresher or are learning from scratch, she partners with you to build a foundation in order to be a highly-effective and high-performing leader. As a society, we set leaders up to fail because we promote them into people management positions without providing them with the training, skills, tools, resources, and ongoing development that is necessary to be a high-performing leader. The path to high-performing leadership is just one click away.  The original posts are located here: https://awcoach.co/when-employees-dont-meet-expectations/ & https://awcoach.co/5-reasons-why-we-need-to-develop-leaders

Kurt Wilkin shares an excerpt from his book "Who's Your Mike?". This is part 2 of 2. Episode 673: [Part 2] An Excerpt From "Who’s Your Mike?" by Kurt Wilkin Kurt Wilkin is a trusted advisor for high-growth, middle-market companies as founder and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital and Co-Founder of HireBetter. With a passion for growth and a hard-earned, proven set of tools in his toolbox, Wilkin works with other entrepreneurs and CEOs to help them escape the start-up mindset and achieve next-level success. More about the book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Whos-Your-Mike-No-Bullsh-Entrepreneurial/dp/1954020244  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices