Read to Lead Podcast

Too many people believe that if they keep their heads down and work hard, they will be lauded as experts on the merits of their work. But that's simply not true anymore.

How to Work a Room, now available in a silver anniversary edition, has sold over one million copies in 13 countries.

Erica Dhawan helps us understand what she and her co-author Saj-Nicole Joni call Connectional Intelligence. Take a dream. Add a connection. Dream bigger. Get BIG things done.

Through personal experience, compelling stories, and current research on the mysteries of motivation and talent, Jeff shows us how to find our vocation and what to expect along the way.

Should you write a book? Chandler Bolt shows you how you can use a book to explode (or start) your business and at least 7 ways to make money from it.

Life change starts with the decision to take deliberate and intentional action. Kimanzi Constable shows you how.

An invitation to start taking your self to the next level so you can take your success to the next level (because it only happens in that order).

New York Times bestselling author Dan Miller discusses The ‘shelf life’ of the average college degree, the limitations of making safety and security your end goal and the difference between a vocation, your career and a job.

New York Times bestselling author Seth Godin wants you to wake up and has written a book to make sure you do just that. Assuming you read it, of course.

Entrepreneur on Fire's Kate Erickson offers 16 steps to successfully launching your business.

Rory Vaden helps us understand the way the world's most successful people think differently about time.

In this episode, I share some of my favorite apps for covering more reading ground in the least amount of time possible, as well as how simple it can be to leverage wasted downtime.

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Author Liz Wiseman argues that, in the 21st century, it isn't so much about what you know, as it is how fast you're able to learn.

Jairek Robbins is a decorated performance coach and lifestyle entrepreneur who has applied his innovative methods to living a life of adventure, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship.

The key insights from Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson are brought to you by Blinkist, a mobile learning company that transforms outstanding nonfiction books into 15­-minute reads made for your mobile device.

It’s Not About the Shark opens the door to the groundbreaking science of solutions by turning problems—and how we solve them—upside down.

The key insights from Fascinate by Sally Hogshead are brought to you by Blinkist, a mobile learning company that transforms outstanding nonfiction books into 15­-minute reads made for your mobile device.

Business in Blue Jeans is a comprehensive, how-to guide for starting and growing a successful business in the way that suits you best.

The key insights from Creativity Inc. are brought to you by Blinkist, a mobile learning company that transforms outstanding nonfiction books into 15­-minute reads made for your mobile device.

Dan is the co-founder of WP Curve, one of the world’s fastest growing WordPress support companies. WP Curve provides unlimited small WordPress fixes 24/7 for a flat monthly fee.

What if you could improve your focus, boost your energy and make the most of your time? Hit the Mark will help you achieve all three!

Mike shares the simple but profound method for transforming your business from a cash-eating monster into a money-making machine.

The new book from Chris Guillebeau reveals how anyone can bring meaning into their life by undertaking a quest.

Author, podcaster and expert networker Jared Easley shares what you're missing by not launching a podcast.

Bev shares her insights on the five most powerful moves you can make right now to get where you want to go.

What makes TED Talks Work? What makes them stand out. What makes them unique. Find out that and more in this encore episode of the Read to Lead Podcast.

When everyone else wants to include every feature but the kitchen sink, Apple says "Let's wait on that." When everyone else wants to offer a plethora of model choices, Apple counters with, "How about just a couple?"

Pat Flynn from the Smart Passive Income podcast and Smart Passive Income blog shares about his road to independence and his book Let Go.

If you suffer from speaking anxiety, Fearless Speaking can change your life. Start enjoying public speaking today, and reap the rewards.

Greg McKeown, New York Times bestselling author of the new book Essentialism discusses the disciplined pursuit of less - but better.

Go as you please, earn as you wish, and live as you like. Kary Oberbrunner says you can start living your dream job today!

Pamela gives us the tools to have meaningful careers in this new world of work. She shows how to find the connections among diverse accomplishments, sell your story, and continually reinvent and relaunch your brand.

As most business owners know, attracting consistent streams of brand new prospects, and then turning large percentages of them into paying clients, can be frustrating. The good news is this no longer needs to be the case.

With examples from firms like Apple, Amazon, HP, JCPenny and JPMorgan Chase, Leadership Blindspots examines how a leader's blindspots can lead to devastating mistakes if they aren't recognized and acted on.

For decades, the middle class has believed that the road to success meant working hard and playing by rules passed down from previous generations. But as the 2008 economic crisis has made clear, the old rules no longer apply.

Sunni Brown's mission is to bring the power of the Doodle to all of us. She leads the Revolution defying all those parents, teachers, and bosses who say Stop doodling! Get serious! Grow up!

Serial entrepreneu Lauren Maillian Bias shares the lessons and tactics that skyrocketed her to the top of three completely different fields - all before she reached 30.

In Make Your SHIFT, Bev Flaxington shares the five most powerful moves you can make to get where you want to go.

Imagine a world where almost everyone wakes up inspired to go to work, feels trusted and valued during the day, then returns home feeling fulfilled. It's not as crazy as it sounds. Today, in many successful organizations, great leaders are creating environments in which people naturally work together to do remarkable things.

In this episode, we steer from the normal routine to talk about what I believe to be the most important leadership books from the last half decade.

If I tell you the truth, if I tell it with a story, and if I tell that story with pictures, I can keep you glued to your seat. Let me show you how.

The Bigs is an eye-opening book with not only great stories, but specific practical advice you won’t hear anywhere else. This is a book that parents will want to read and give to their children — and their children will want to read and share with their friends.

Farnoosh Brock left a successful career at a Fortune 100 corporation to start her own company, Prolific Living, Inc., to pursue her passions of writing, holistic health, career coaching and entrepreneurship. She helps you create your ideal lifestyle by simplifying your nutrition, adopting a positive powerful mindset, building smart daily habits in your life, and achieving your career goals.

There are many ways to become a millionaire, but research has often shown that creating your own business is one of the best ways to build wealth. The Eventual Millionaire will lay the foundation for those looking to start their own business and work their way toward financial independence and a fulfilled life.

In this episode, the media coach and Emmy Award-winning correspondent Bill McGowan shares his secrets of pitch-perfect communications, showing you how to communicate with confidence.

Chris Brogan is back as our first-ever return guest on the Read to Lead Podcast. His new book The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth is due out in a few weeks and it's gonna be awesome!

How to Deliver a TED Talk author Jeremy Donovan and Public Speaking World Champion Ryan Avery break down the winning speeches from Toastmasters’ prestigious annual competition—providing you with tips and techniques guaranteed to improve your speaking, presentation, and communication skills.

Ideas are the true currency of the twenty-first century. So, in order to succeed you need to be able to sell your ideas and yourself persuasively. Carmine Gallo shows you how in Talk Like Ted.

How to work with Virtual Staff to buy more time, become more productive, and build your dream business.