Episodes

  • 1789: 7 Steps To Maximize Your Success As A Leader by Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute

    1789: 7 Steps To Maximize Your Success As A Leader by Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute
    Aug 24 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1789: Christine Comaford outlines a proven seven-step framework for leaders to consistently achieve exceptional results while fostering trust, motivation, and accountability within their teams. By mastering clarity of vision, aligning individual roles to shared goals, and embedding recognition into daily interactions, leaders can inspire sustainable high performance without burnout. The approach blends neuroscience-based leadership with practical tools to make success both measurable and repeatable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/7-steps-maximize-success-leader/ Quotes to ponder: "Vision tells your team where you are going together." "When people feel safe, they can focus on outcomes instead of worrying about survival." "Recognition fuels the brain’s reward network, making success addictive." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • 1788: How to Make Innovative Ideas a Natural Process in Your Career by Judah Pollack with Dig To Fly

    1788: How to Make Innovative Ideas a Natural Process in Your Career by Judah Pollack with Dig To Fly
    Aug 23 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1788: Judah Pollack explains how to transform innovative thinking into a natural habit by shifting your mindset, practicing curiosity, and embracing experimentation. By noticing patterns, asking better questions, and connecting ideas across experiences, you can turn creativity into a daily reflex that fuels career growth and personal satisfaction. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://digtofly.com/how-to-make-innovative-ideas-natural-process-in-your-career/ Quotes to ponder: "To make innovation a natural part of your life, you have to start small." "Curiosity is the spark that can lead to powerful innovations." "When you connect ideas from different parts of your life, you create something new and valuable." Episode references: Steal Like an Artist: https://www.amazon.com/Steal-Like-Artist-Things-Creative/dp/0761169253 The Creative Habit: https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Habit-Learn-Use-Life/dp/0743235274 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • 1787: How to Conduct Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly Reviews by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro

    1787: How to Conduct Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly Reviews by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro
    Aug 22 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1787: Laura Stack shares a practical system for aligning your daily actions with your long-term goals through structured weekly, monthly, and yearly reviews. She explains how to use these checkpoints to refine priorities, track progress, and eliminate wasted effort so your work stays purposeful and productive. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2013/02/how-to-conduct-weekly-monthly-and-yearly-reviews/ Quotes to ponder: "Weekly planning and review keeps your head in the game." "The more often you check your goals, the more likely you are to achieve them." "Stop doing anything that doesn’t move you toward your objectives." Episode references: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/ Getting Things Done: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0143126563 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • 1786: Why Blogging is the Best Side Hustle by Jen Hayes on Part-Time Income Producing Entrepreneurial Ventures

    1786: Why Blogging is the Best Side Hustle by Jen Hayes on Part-Time Income Producing Entrepreneurial Ventures
    Aug 21 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1786: Jen Hayes explains why blogging stands out as a flexible, low-cost, and highly scalable side hustle that can adapt to any lifestyle. She highlights how blogging offers creative freedom, long-term passive income potential, and the ability to grow at your own pace without the burnout common in other gigs. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jenhayes.me//why-blogging-best-side-hustle/ Quotes to ponder: "Blogging is flexible and can be done anytime, anywhere." "You can work on it for just a few hours a week or turn it into a full-time business." "Once you’ve built up your blog, you can earn passive income while you sleep." Episode references: The Millionaire Next Door: https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Next-Door-Thomas-Stanley/dp/1589795474 Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transform-Relationship/dp/0143115766 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • 1785: This Hiring Mistake Could Be Costing Your Marketing Department Millions by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important

    1785: This Hiring Mistake Could Be Costing Your Marketing Department Millions by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important
    Aug 20 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1785: Margo Aaron uses a chance encounter with an apathetic Starbucks barista to show how employee disengagement can quietly sabotage even the most admired brands. She explains that half of a brand’s power comes not from marketing messages but from every customer interaction, making passion and cultural alignment critical for trust and loyalty. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/marketing/not-marketing-department-ruining-your-marketing/ Quotes to ponder: "Only 50% of your brand is what you tell people in ads and marketing collateral. The other 50% is their subjective experience with your company." "Apathy is a silent killer." "$30 million dollars in marketing spend can’t fix what she’s doing to your brand." Episode references: Onward: https://www.amazon.com/Onward-How-Starbucks-Fought-without/dp/1605292885 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • 1784: How to Turn Anxiety Into Opportunity with Business Networking AND The Intersection of Ideals with A Product Development Strategy

    1784: How to Turn Anxiety Into Opportunity with Business Networking AND The Intersection of Ideals with A Product Development Strategy
    Aug 19 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1784: Michael Mehlberg reveals how reframing anxiety can transform it into a powerful asset for building meaningful business connections, while aligning personal ideals with strategic product development. Through practical mindset shifts and deliberate planning, he shows how to turn uncertainty into creative momentum, deepen professional relationships, and create solutions that stay true to your core values. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2017/3/22/how-to-turn-anxiety-into-opportunity-with-business-networking AND https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2015/3/8/the-intersection-of-ideals-with-a-product-development-strategy Quotes to ponder: "Anxiety is a sign you care deeply about the outcome." "Your ideals must guide your product strategy if you want your work to feel fulfilling." "When you stop fighting your fear and start listening to it, you can turn it into a tool for connection." Episode references: How to Win Friends and Influence People: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034 The Lean Startup: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • 1783: 6 Ways to Make Rejection Suck Less by Stephen Warley of Life Skills That Matter on Building Resilience and Self-Trust

    1783: 6 Ways to Make Rejection Suck Less by Stephen Warley of Life Skills That Matter on Building Resilience and Self-Trust
    Aug 18 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1783: Stephen Warley unpacks the emotional sting of rejection and offers a mindset shift that transforms it into a tool for personal growth. Learn how to embrace discomfort, reduce the fear of hearing “no,” and reframe rejection as essential feedback for building resilience and self-trust. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lifeskillsthatmatter.com/make-rejection-suck-less/ Quotes to ponder: "Rejection sucks because it threatens our sense of belonging." "The more you practice receiving rejection, the less you will fear it." "Rejection isn’t failure, it’s feedback." Episode references: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers: https://www.amazon.com/Feel-Fear-Do-Anyway/dp/0345487427 The War of Art by Steven Pressfield: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • 1782: [Part 2] The Philosophy of Great Customer Service by Derek Sivers on Obligation Overload and Work Goals

    1782: [Part 2] The Philosophy of Great Customer Service by Derek Sivers on Obligation Overload and Work Goals
    Aug 17 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1782: Derek Sivers explores how saying “yes” to everything can dilute our time and energy, advocating instead for a powerful filter: if it’s not a “hell yes,” it’s a “no.” This mindset frees us from obligation overload and helps us focus only on what truly excites and aligns with our goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://sive.rs/cs Quotes to ponder: "If you’re not saying 'HELL YEAH!' about something, say 'no'." "When you say no to most things, you leave room in your life to really throw yourself completely into that rare thing that makes you say 'hell yeah'." "The difference between 'yes' and 'no' is huge." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins