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Book Smart is a podcast about the highs and lows of education and edtech.
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Short on time but big on growth? The Book Smarts Business Podcast is here for you - the experienced, busy business professional who loves to learn more about their profession, wants to become an expert in their field, or maybe even desires to become an entrepreneur down the road! In about 15 minutes (yep - only FIFTEEN MINUTES!), you will learn more about our amazing authors, their intriguing insights & their unique writing experiences. Learn the ins & outs about their books (including the k ...
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Andrea discusses her author journey and some of her successes since becoming an author. Buy PEOPLE FUSION: Best Practices to Build and Retain A Strong Team #SponsoredBookLink Connect with Andrea: https://findyourfizz.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreabjorkmanfindyourfizz andrea@findyourfizz.com Bio: Andrea Bjorkman Andrea Bjorkman, CEO and Co-F…
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Do you know anybody relying solely on their paycheck? Fred explains his personal journey from a career in computer engineering to becoming an alternative investment expert. He also details how authorship continues to open new doors for him, while encouraging others to do it too. Listen Here! Connect with Fred: www.FredMoskowitz.com www.GiftFromFred…
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How would you go about helping 1,000 small businesses with their goals each year? Curtis explains the mission and breaks down his different roles as a dreamer, connector, and teacher/sharer (which make up the ingredients of an ideal influencer). He also emphasizes how everyone has a book inside them. You just need to get it out. Listen To His Sugge…
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Building bridges is needed to be a strategic partner in your organization. Mary Tettenhorst, author of Talent Impact, discusses how to do this. Buy Talent Impact #SponsoredBookLink Connect with Mary: LinkedIn Mary's Bio: For nearly 20 years, Mary has worked diligently to engage, educate, and empower others to discover and reach their potential. She…
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How is a manager and a leader? Join Alan Lindeman, bestselling author of Talent Impact, and Jodi to discuss being a strong leader, how parenting builds a leader and influence. Buy Talent Impact #SponsoredBookLink Connect with Alan: LinkedIn Website Alan's Bio: I espouse that leadership is nothing more than influence - nothing more, nothing less. An…
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Grace and compassion are key to connection. Karen Hewitt, author of Culture Impact, discusses this plus how to build an intentional culture. Buy Culture Impact #SponsoredBookLink Connect with Karen: LinkedIn Karen's Bio: Culture Creator. Community Builder. Leader. Author. Poet. Artist. Voice. Karen is an invitation.Her work and presence compels oth…
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How did the unlikely path of becoming an author disrupt this disruption-catalyst speaker? And more importantly, what did authorship do to the natural evolution of her business? Lisa breaks down her 9-month journey overcoming her own personal assumptions/limitations on what it means to write a book and how to reach new audiences/leads. Listen to It …
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Who is an Inclusive Leader? How can a business be inclusive? Dr. Melanie Rodriguez, author of Culture Impact, discusses this, the future of work with AI and her entrepreneurial journey. Buy Culture Impact #SponsoredBookLink Connect with Melanie: LinkedIn Website Melanie's Bio: Melanie is a professionally certified, ICF coach who is passionate about…
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Is your inner critic your friend or enemy? How does your inner critic affect your company culture? Tosca DiMatteo, author of Culture Impact, discusses this and more. Listen Here! Buy Culture Impact #SponsoredBookLink Connect with Tosca: Website LinkedIn Tosca's Bio: Tosca DiMatteo is a leadership and career coach, a speaker and founder of TOSCA Coa…
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Why did Influence Network media start another podcast? Jodi and Melanie explain their ideas and hopes behind the new podcast to help business authors become influencers -- the Author 2 Influencer Podcast. If you're an author who still wants to take that next step with your book, you'll definitely want to subscribe to the podcast whenever you listen…
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How do you make decisions? Cheryl Einhorn, author of Problem Solver, shares the AREA Method with Jodi. What is your problem-solver style? Listen to the Episode and Figure Out Your Style Here: https://www.areamethod.com/ Buy Problem Solver #SponsoredBookLink Connect with Cheryl: Website LinkedIn Chery's Bio: Cheryl Strauss Einhorn is the creator of …
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What are the barriers to inclusion? Gena Cox, the author of Leading Inclusion, discusses her book, these barriers, and how to build a real Culture of Engagement. Is belonging the right word for culture? Gena gives her perspective on this as well. Listen Here! Buy Leading Inclusion: Drive Change Your Employees Can See and Feel #Sponsoredbooklink Con…
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When going through different experiences (including traumas), how do some people find the ability to focus on the positive or learn from their experience? Chris Michel, author of Red Chair Experience, talks with Jodi about why he wrote his book and what the book has accomplished by helping others. Check It Out! Buy The Red Chair Experience #Sponsor…
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Looking for a way to add residual income to your portfolio? Have you ever considered real estate? Kyle Stevie, author of Digital Melting, and Jodi discuss several different ways to invest in real estate during this episode. Check It Out! Buy DIGITAL MELTING: Making Illiquid Real Estate Assets Liquid Through Tokenization #Sponsored Connect with Kyle…
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The ABCs of sales is NOT "Always Be Closings." It's really "Always Be Curious." Jodi and her guest Diane Helbig, author of Succeed Without Selling, share her book and discuss some best practices for sales. Listen Here! Buy SUCCEED WITHOUT SELLING: The More You Think About Selling, the Less You Will Sell #Sponsored Connect with Diane: LinkedIn Websi…
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How key is communication to professional success? If you are not confident in yourself, your communication will show it. Richard Newman, author of Lift Your Impact, shares how to lift your own values while giving yourself more internal confidence, alignment, and purpose. Listen To It Here! Buy LIFT YOUR IMPACT: Transform Your Mindset, Influence, an…
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How does someone take their missionary life into sales? Harry's background allowed him to quickly see commonalities between emotional intelligence and being a good salesperson. Although it might differ from the common stereotype, Harry explains how it is possible to listen, be a good human, and still make sales in his new book, Selling With Dignity…
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How can one lackluster business event and a powerful book move someone closer to their real passion? Jon shares how a negative networking experience pushed him towards creating his own better version through masterminds. He also explains how these lessons have contributed to the book series, The 13 Steps to Riches. Listen To It Here! Buy THE 13 STE…
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How can you put a price on the power of mentorship and collaboration? Erik explains how connecting, speaking, and writing with other people has enhanced both his professional and personal life. He also shares some of the finer details from his book series, The Principles of David and Goliath. Check It Out Here! Buy THE PRINCIPLES OF DAVID AND GOLIA…
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Should you really be interested in a marketing career? Christoph explains the current industry landscape and provides insights on how marketing appears to be changing, especially with emerging technology. He also shares the backstory behind his newest book, Is Marketing A Good Career? Listen To It Here! Buy IS MARKETING A GOOD CAREER? Connect with …
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How important is food to your happiness? As a certified health coach, Michelle explains the pivotal role that nutrition plays in your overall health and mood, especially as you get older. She also shares a few professional tips and the backstory behind becoming an Amazon bestselling author with Life Lessons. Listen Here! Buy LIFE LESSONS: Getting Y…
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How does "The Platinum Rule" prepare you for deliberate communication? Mark explains how communication serves as your key to organizational success and growing every kind of relationship, whether it's personal or professional. He also talks about his own journey to becoming an Amazon bestselling author with People Fusion. Check It Out! Buy PEOPLE F…
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How do solid executives juggle it all? Angie explains how (more often than not) successful leaders have even more successful executive assistants pushing things forward with them. She also shares her elated feelings about becoming an Amazon bestselling author with People Fusion. Check It Out! Buy PEOPLE FUSION: Best Practices to Build and Retain A …
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How do you continue making work awesome for people? Christie breaks down the ‘New Day’ scenario that HR professionals find themselves in currently. She also shares several important details from her Amazon bestselling book, People Fusion. Listen Here! Buy PEOPLE FUSION: Best Practices to Build and Retain A Strong Team #Sponsored Connect with Christ…
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How do you balance efficiency and effectiveness? John explains his process behind enabling people to become their best selves through curiosity and vulnerability. He breaks down these two attributes in detail and shares his own journey authoring, The Optimizer. Check It Out! Buy THE OPTIMIZER: Building and Leading a Team of Serial Innovators #Spons…
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What do women want in the workplace? Andrea explains why women are leaving their jobs at unprecedented numbers and rates. She details some necessary changes to attract, promote, and retain women within organizations (which men want also). Andrea also talks about becoming an Amazon bestselling author with People Fusion. Listen Here! Buy PEOPLE FUSIO…
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Did you know there is another way to invest in real estate? Fred explains what initially got him into mortgage notes on his way to becoming an alternative investment expert. He also shares some key insights from his book, The Little Green Book of Note Investing. Check It Out Here! THE LITTLE GREEN BOOK OF NOTE INVESTING: A Practical Guide for Getti…
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Have people over complicated leadership? Mike shares his feelings on the topic and explains the importance of taking a people-first approach in organizations. He also shares his experience becoming an Amazon bestselling author (for a second time) with People Fusion. Check the Show Notes Below for a Link to His FREE Leadership Foundations Course. Do…
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How did this "tech guy" get outside his own comfort zone and become an Amazon bestselling author with Powerhouse? Derek explains why every business could probably benefit from an IT overview. He also shares his professional journey from starting off as an employee to becoming a company partner at the same place. Check It Out Here! Buy POWERHOUSE: T…
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Why is it so important to get comfortable with being uncomfortable? Curtis explains how growth is always uncomfortable and what he does to help small business owners scale with better systems and strategies. He also shares a few key details from his newest book, Vision to Reality. Listen Here! Buy VISION TO REALITY: Stop Working, Start Living. Conn…
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How does good leadership allow us to become our best selves? Cheryle shares her insights from 25+ years of leadership, which began in a challenging situation where she was promoted over a current boss. She also details her five step framework to self leadership and her experience writing in the Amazon best-selling book, People Fusion. Check It Out!…
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Can philosophy help HR professionals in this ever-changing 21st century workplace? Paul explains his thoughts on how philosophy is really meant for everyday people and their everyday lives. He also shares his experiences working at a not-for-profit and what it feels like writing in the Amazon best-selling book, People Fusion. Listen Here! Buy PEOPL…
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How does somebody go from having 'no capability to write a book' to finishing her third publication in a handful of years? Lisa explains her journey to helping others with market disruption and scalability. She also shares a few key business steps to make any place function more like a larger corporation, which she pulls from her solo book, Future …
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What is a personal growth point? And how can the right "playlist" help you discover one within yourself? Amy details the broad external impact of individual leadership growth and development, while she shares a little backstory on her Amazon best-selling book, Growth Point. Listen Here! Buy GROWTH POINT: Discover Your Playlist For What You Can Do T…
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How is compassion and presence successfully woven into good leadership? For the past 20+ years, Douglas has been lecturing on management, technology, and leadership at Columbia University. He shares his finer points on transformative leadership and explains the details behind his newest book, F.O.R.G.E.D. Listen Here for More! Buy F.O.R.G.E.D.: Six…
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How do free-time pro bono sales, marketing, and consulting jobs lead to a career shift into entrepreneurialism? Chris explains his journey to becoming a "marketing utility player" and what it feels like to call himself an Amazon best-selling author with Sales Fusion. Learn More Here! Buy SALES FUSION: Design Your Modern Sales Strategy #Sponsored Co…
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Why did this self-proclaimed "boring accounting finance person" leap into the exciting entrepreneurial world? And how did a CFO become an Amazon best-selling author with Sales Fusion -- a particularly challenging skill for many in accounting/finance? Francesca shares her professional journey and how she was able to expand her bailiwick to include s…
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What is a standard quality shared between authors and entrepreneurs? Jason explains this thought and his first business selling old-school mobile phones at 14 years old (the big, clunky cellular that had to be carried in a bag with an antenna). He also details the best tactics for handling upset customers and his book, It's All about CEX!: The Esse…
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What got this expert traveler (someone who has been to 90 countries and lived in all habitable continents) to sit down and write three books? Kurt shares his love of travel and how that has transitioned nicely into more blogging/publishing. He also explains his own method for breaking down content and telling better stories. Check It Out! Buy NAVIG…
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Is 'selling' a skill anyone can learn? Plus, why do so many people have a negative connotation with it, especially since everyone is always selling (whether they realize it or not)? David explains his own journey demystifying the sales process and the basis behind his Amazon best-selling book, Sales Fusion. Check It Out! Buy SALES FUSION: Design Yo…
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Is it possible to support your loved ones even after you're not here? Is there anything you can do now with this understandably difficult conversation? Barb shares her personal thoughts and the gratitude experience that led to her helpful book, Did I Forget to Mention? Check It Out Here! Buy DID I FORGET TO MENTION? All in One Place… Just In Case C…
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How might a whale's belly compare to the writing process sometimes? Susan, a four-time published author, explains her mentor's analogy and the writing process behind her newest book, Arrive and Thrive. Susan shares her thoughts on inclusive leadership and how the output of the pandemic might be categorized as a "she session." Listen Here! Buy ARRIV…
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How did Andy eventually become an entrepreneur, especially after his entrepreneurial father encouraged him to never do it? Andy shares his professional path and the leadership headstart he received at the United States Naval Academy. Andy also explains his personal motivations behind the Amazon best-selling book, Leadership Fusion. Listen Here! Buy…
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What are the responsibilities of both a mentor and a protege? Lenroy touches on these differences and provides the same encouraging call-to-action from his Amazon best-selling book, Lifting Up. Lenroy also explains his journey from career-services departments in universities to establishing his own business, Lenroy Jones Enterprise. Listen to it No…
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How did hiring an executive coach change Cory's life forever? He explains his journey from the corporate world to helping others personally and professionally. Cory explains his best silver-bullet question to see if someone is naturally curious. He also dives into some insights from his second book, Rise and Go. Check It Out Here! Buy RISE AND GO: …
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How do the three wise monkeys relate perfectly to understanding organizational culture and clarity? Jeff explains this comparison and insights behind his Amazon best-selling book, Three Wise Monkeys: How a Culture of Clarity creates transformative success. Jeff also starts brainstorming the next monkey-related book title because this one fit so wel…
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What do the three wise monkeys have to do with organizational culture and clarity? Dennis shares these details and the origins behind his Amazon best-selling book, Three Wise Monkeys: How a Culture of Clarity creates transformative success. Dennis also explains his transition to becoming an entrepreneur from a corporate career servicing big brand c…
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Do you truly understand your application and candidate experience? Might be more important now than ever, right? Kevin shares his experiences digging through yearly data and spotlighting all the companies who are doing this well. He also shares his path to authoring Candidate Experience from both a research and practitioner viewpoint. Check It Out …
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What would you get if a chiropractor, yoga class, and a massage had a baby? Arielle explains her journey to helping others with Thai Yoga after an 8-year career as a corrections officer. She also shares the details behind her coincidental trip to India that changed her life/career path forever, which she elaborates on in the Amazon best-selling boo…
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How did this "Jill-Of-All-Trades" find her way into entrepreneurialism after a 28-year, award-winning journalism career? Although Liz originally had zero interest in running a business, she explains how she transferred her skillset from high-school choir teacher to television news anchor to entrepreneur -- remember, no knowledge is wasted! Liz also…
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