Productivity Smarts

Ease is a greater enemy to progress than hardship. These powerful words from Denzel Washington highlight a fundamental truth: real growth comes from embracing challenges, not avoiding them. By confronting obstacles head-on, we unlock our true capabilities and potential for growth. Embracing life's difficulties leads to continuous improvement, personal evolution, and ultimately, success and fulfillment.   This episode of the Productivity Smarts Podcast offers a refreshing and deeply insightful take on what it truly means to be resilient. Host Gerald J. Leonard is joined by John Suzuki, author of American Grit: From a Japanese American Concentration Camp Rises an American War Hero. Through engaging conversations and inspiring anecdotes, they explore the power of resilience, grit, and having a clear vision for success in today's world.    John Suzuki’s journey, marked by desire, discipline, and goal orientation, illuminates resilience as not just an admirable quality but a necessary trait for achieving productivity and success. His narrative, coupled with Gerald’s philosophy, demonstrates that even small acts, when driven by compassion and vision, can create ripples of significant change.   Tune in to this episode for a refreshing take on resilience and discover how embracing challenges can lead to unparalleled personal and professional growth.   What We Discuss [00:02:01] Introducing John Suzuki [00:06:17] The story behind American Grit [00:13:00] Overcoming productivity challenges from an individual and book perspective [00:18:04] The dynamics when dealing with leadership for productivity [00:20:38] Leadership lessons from Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft [00:22:15] The role of resilience in overcoming challenges and personal growth [00:30:57] Learning from the past and preventing history from repeating [00:33:36] The power of determination and vision   Notable Quotes [00:08:53] “We have the ability to make the decision of the direction we want our lives to go irregardless of what society or the all the chaos that's out there.” - Gerald J. Leonard [00:07:08] “It's okay to be different. It's okay to disagree. It's okay to want more for yourself. It's okay to not go with the flow.” - John Suzuki [00:24:34] “Failure leads to success. It's okay to keep going.” - John Suzuki [00:25:26] “If you want things to be easy, it's not going to challenge you to become your best.” - Gerald J. Leonard [00:28:41] “One of the top three character traits that is really important is the ability to persevere.” - John Suzuki   Resources John Suzuki Website - johnsuzuki.com Book: American Grit: From a Japanese American Concentration Camp Rises an American War Hero   Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com   Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard   Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds  

Marjorie Hope is the author of CONNECTIPLOMACY: Using Our Differences to Connect, and she graduated from Salisbury University and obtained postgraduate certifications from the London School of Economics and Harvard University. She owned and operated a large gymnastics school as a competitive gymnast, embracing the synergy between mind, body, and spirit while incorporating the importance of being “fit for life” and that “more is possible.” In 2016, she founded America Connected, an international non-profit and non-partisan organization teaching people worldwide how to connect through cultural diplomacy.   Connecting through Respect and YES, we can find common ground.   From the dawn of civilization to the modern era, the practice of diplomacy has woven an intricate weave of harmony, understanding, and mutual respect. Great kingdoms engaged in diplomacy, exemplified by the brilliance of the Amarna system, where clay tablets etched with wisdom and eloquence crisscrossed the region, paving the way for peace, trade, and cultural exchange. Great Kings recognized that "cooperation," not conflict, reigned supreme—a lesson echoing through the corridors of time.       I can teach people how to connect through our differences, develop mutual respect, and alleviate anxiety through diplomacy. Diplomacy demands a careful understanding of the positions and interests of all parties involved, highlighting the possibility of finding common ground even in conflict. It emphasizes maintaining cordial and respectful relationships with foreign leaders, even during times of tension. I firmly believe in the importance of civility and courtesy in international relations, emphasizing the need for patience, persistence, and mutual respect in achieving diplomatic goals, especially in our everyday world.  My experiences include stories of diplomacy with a sheik in Dubai, a Japanese Prime Minister, and the balconies in Italy!   https://americaconnected.org/ 

Our guest is Michael Starr who is an adventurer at heart. He loves exploring and “going where few have gone.” While studying at Carnegie Mellon University, he and a friend canoed fifty-four days from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. The next year, he hitchhiked and bused for four months through the United States, Mexico, and Guatemala, living on $3 per day.   https://www.executivecoachingservices.net/ 

Creative Thinking and Goal-Setting Strategies for Maximum Productivity   Today's topic is "Think Outside the Box: Creative Thinking and Goal Setting Strategies for Maximum Productivity."   The central concept here is empowerment through strategies that go beyond the ordinary, igniting a transformative journey.   I promise to deliver actionable insights that, when implemented, lead to tangible improvements in productivity, goal-setting, and overall well-being.   Ever feel like you are juggling too much and struggling to keep it all together? If you are nodding along, you are not alone.   Many professionals are in the same boat, wondering how to strike a balance. But fear not; we have strategies to help you regain control.   Let me ask you this: Have you ever experienced stress, fearing that you might overlook crucial aspects of your job?   It happens to the best of us, especially professionals aspiring to be strong team leaders. One of the key ideas I learned is called SCAMPER; which helps you to Think Outside the Box and get a load of ideas instantly. Check out the book:  Think Out of The Box: Generate Ideas on Demand, Improve Problem-Solving, Make Better Decisions, and Start Thinking Your Way to the Top (Power-Up Your Brain Book 2) https://amzn.to/3VfoZCz   Free Gifts at: www.productivitysmartspodcast.com

Today, we are speaking with Dr. Jennifer Nash, Founder & CEO of Jennifer Nash Coaching & Consulting, a leadership consultant and executive advisor. Specializing in prioritizing people for power performance, her firm provides executive coaching, leadership development, and strategic advisory. Select clients include Google, Ford, Exxon Mobil, JP Morgan, IBM, The Boeing Company, Deloitte, The University of Michigan, and Verizon. Dr. Nash is also the award-winning author of "Be Human, Lead Human," sharing insights on fostering connections for exceptional results.   Jennifer’s resume includes serving in executive and leadership roles at Deloitte Consulting and Ford Motor Company. She served as adjunct professor at the University of Michigan, where she earned her MBA, and taught hundreds of rising leaders at Deloitte University. Jennifer earned her PhD in management from Case Western Reserve University—during which she conducted multiyear empirical research on coaching and leadership as a research fellow at the Weatherhead School of Business. She is also a Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching Fellow.   Jennifer contributes leadership perspectives to Harvard Business Review and select academic journals, and has presented her groundbreaking leadership and coaching research at Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching and Columbia University. A sought after speaker, she regularly presents to groups and organizations on topics related to the human element of business. She or her work have been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Inc., LinkedIN, Investor’s Business Daily, BBC Online, Deloitte, and other notable media outlets.    Learn more about Jennifer at www.drjennifernash.com/media   https://drjennifernash.com/ 

Leaders of Influence That Develop Other Leaders Maximize Their Business Performance   Paul Lawrence Vann is the founder and President of Wealth Building Academy, LLC, a leadership consultancy based in Fort Washington, Maryland, near Washington, DC. Before he became an entrepreneur, Paul served over 20 years in the United States Air Force (USAF; he retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel after serving twelve consecutive years in the Pentagon and a year as a Capitol Hill Fellow working for a member of Congress in the U.S. House of Representatives.     Paul is a speaker and two-time #1 international best-selling author. His current book is Leadership Is Influence: A Three-Pronged Approach To Becoming A Leader of Influence. He is also the author of Faith For Times Like Now and Living On Higher Ground: How to Live with Passion, Motivation, and Joy.      Paul provides leadership development training and  a digital leadership course, “How to Become a Leader of Influence.” He hosts the Wealth Academy Podcast and leads the YouTube channel Leadership Is Influence. Paul earned an M.S. in Contracts and Acquisition Management from Florida Institute of Technology, an M.A. in Business Management from Central Michigan University, and a B.A in Business Administration and Accounting from Shaw University. He resides in Maryland with his two GEN Z children.      Website Link:  www.leadershipisinfluencebook.com    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paullawrencevann    Facebook: www.facebook.com/paulvann1    Twitter: www.twitter.com/paulvann   Free Gifts at: www.productivitysmartspodcast.com

Lisa Geraci Rigoni is the #1 Best-Selling author of her book 17 Spatulas and the Man Who Fried an Egg. She is the owner, and CDO - Chief Declutter Officer - of The Organizing Mentors (TOM) and has been helping her clients Reclaim their space Mentally and Physically since 2008.   TOM serves the NOVA/DC Metro area with various organizing services, including sorting/purging, estate clean-out, packing, unpacking, selling, donating, floor planning, etc...   TOM holds the esteemed credential of a Certified Senior Move Manager with the National Association of Senior & Specialty Move Managers (NASMM).   Beyond organizing space, Lisa, and her Team Mentors guide clients to implement best practices to inspire confidence in making positive choices that enrich their lives and set them free from the habits that have kept their minds and spaces cluttered.   Lisa is a sought-after keynote speaker about her book, the secrets to finding your organizing style and Teaching, and Mentoring her proprietary ‘The LITL System.’   www.theorganizingmentors.com/book https://www.facebook.com/theorganizingmentors https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-geraci-rigoni https://www.instagram.com/theorganizingmentors   If you're enjoying the content and finding it valuable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback is important to us and helps us reach a wider audience.   If you leave us a 5-star review, it would mean the world to us. Not only does it help us improve the podcast, but it also helps us attract more sponsors and grow our community.   Thank you again for your support and listening to the Productivity Smarts Podcast.     Free Gifts at: www.productivitysmartspodcast.com

Today's episode is all about reaching peak performance. But before we jump in, I want to share a valuable resource with you—a free Productivity Smarts Weekly Evaluation Worksheet. You can download it from the show notes to assess your productivity and identify areas for improvement.   Now, let's talk about today's episode's big idea and promise—to give you insights that will genuinely improve your Life. We're on a journey from the stress of overwhelming workloads to a place where you can confidently manage your time, achieve your goals, and find a healthier work-life balance.   Think about our common goals—managing workloads, proving ourselves as leaders, and finding that elusive work-life balance. So, how do we achieve these goals?   Have you ever felt mentally exhausted, working weekends, and feeling discouraged when your attempts to fix things fall short? Imagine a different scenario. What if you could work an average week, find family time, and still achieve your professional aspirations?   If you're enjoying the content and finding it valuable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback is important to us and helps us reach a wider audience.   If you leave us a 5-star review, it would mean the world to us. Not only does it help us improve the podcast, but it also helps us attract more sponsors and grow our community.   Thank you again for your support and listening to the Productivity Smarts Podcast.     Free Gifts at: www.productivitysmartspodcast.com

Beverly E. Jones understands career growth, resilience, and reinvention. She works with leaders to bring new productivity to their teams and helps professionals to negotiate career transitions, to address work challenges, and to continue to grow. As a coach, facilitator, speaker, and writer, Bev helps professionals and organizations to become more effective, strategic, and energetic New Book: Find Your Happy at Work LinkdeIn: www.linkedin.com/in/Beverly-Jones-coach-author Website: www.clearwaysconsulting.com Podcast: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/524588388/jazzed-about-work   If you're enjoying the content and finding it valuable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback is important to us and helps us reach a wider audience.   If you leave us a 5-star review, it would mean the world to us. Not only does it help us improve the podcast, but it also helps us attract more sponsors and grow our community.   Thank you again for your support and listening to the Productivity Smarts Podcast.     Free Gifts at: www.productivitysmartspodcast.com

Today, we're diving deep into a topic that resonates with many of us—achieving that elusive work-life balance.   This episode is for you if you want to optimize your time and boost your productivity.   I get it; the struggle is real. You feel like juggling a thousand tasks, wondering if you're missing something crucial, and burning the candle at both ends.   Let's talk about how you can transform your work-life balance and regain control over your time.   If you're enjoying the content and finding it valuable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback is important to us and helps us reach a wider audience.   If you leave us a 5-star review, it would mean the world to us. Not only does it help us improve the podcast, but it also helps us attract more sponsors and grow our community.   Thank you again for your support and listening to the Productivity Smarts Podcast.   Sponsors:   A Symphony of Choices: https://amzn.to/3Keq3zx   Growth Strategies: https://productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/mastermind/   KIVA: It's a loan, not a donation Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/topmindshelpingtopminds?utm_campaign=invitedby_portfolio&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topmindshelpingtopminds&utm_source=mobile_ios   Connect with Gerald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard     Free Gifts at: www.productivitysmartspodcast.com

Imagine a world where your professional journey is marked not by the shadows of failures but by the illuminating glow of progress. What if your brain could be rewired to perceive challenges as stepping stones rather than stumbling blocks? In a society that glorifies achievement, why does the mere mention of goal-setting often evoke anxiety and self-doubt?   "The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today." - Franklin D. Roosevelt.   If you're enjoying the content and finding it valuable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback is important to us and helps us reach a wider audience.   If you leave us a 5-star review, it would mean the world to us. Not only does it help us improve the podcast, but it also helps us attract more sponsors and grow our community.   Thank you again for your support and listening to the Productivity Smarts Podcast.   Sponsors:   A Symphony of Choices: https://amzn.to/3Keq3zx   Growth Strategies: https://productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/mastermind/   KIVA: It's a loan, not a donation Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/topmindshelpingtopminds?utm_campaign=invitedby_portfolio&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topmindshelpingtopminds&utm_source=mobile_ios   Connect with Gerald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard     Free Gifts at: www.productivitysmartspodcast.com

Today, we’re going to discuss unlocking the science of time management to help you work smarter, not harder. In the next few minutes, we'll equip you with strategies backed by real-world examples, statistics, and expert insights to transform your productivity.   With the right time management strategies, you can take control of your schedule and achieve your goals without burning out. By the end of this episode, we promise to provide you with actionable insights that will revolutionize how you manage your time.   A survey by the National Sleep Foundation found that nearly 45% of Americans say that insufficient sleep affects their daily activities, often due to poor time management or overcommitment.   Are you currently overwhelmed, stressed, and struggling to balance? Our goal is to lead you towards a transformation. Imagine a life where you confidently manage your workload, excel in your career, and still have quality time for yourself and your family.   If you're enjoying the content and finding it valuable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback is important to us and helps us reach a wider audience.   If you leave us a 5-star review, it would mean the world to us. Not only does it help us improve the podcast, but it also helps us attract more sponsors and grow our community.   Thank you again for your support and listening to the Productivity Smarts Podcast.   Sponsors:   A Symphony of Choices: https://amzn.to/3Keq3zx   Growth Strategies: https://productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/mastermind/   KIVA: It's a loan, not a donation Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/topmindshelpingtopminds?utm_campaign=invitedby_portfolio&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topmindshelpingtopminds&utm_source=mobile_ios   Connect with Gerald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard     Free Gifts at: www.productivitysmartspodcast.com

Today, we're diving deep into a topic that resonates with many of us—achieving that elusive work-life balance. I get it; the struggle is real. You feel like juggling a thousand tasks, wondering if you're missing something crucial, and burning the candle at both ends. Let's talk about how you can transform your work-life balance and regain control over your time.   Before we get started, I want to mention something that will give you a head start on your journey. I've got a free Productivity Smarts Weekly Evaluation Worksheet for you. This will help you gauge your current productivity level and pinpoint areas for improvement. You can grab it from the show notes.   But let's be honest—constantly overwhelmed is no way to live. Missing out on family time, feeling like you're always chasing fires, and wondering when things will change. Sound familiar? Well, stick around because we will dive into seven strategies to help you regain your work-life balance and maximize your productivity.   If you're enjoying the content and finding it valuable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback is important to us and helps us reach a wider audience.   If you leave us a 5-star review, it would mean the world to us. Not only does it help us improve the podcast, but it also helps us attract more sponsors and grow our community.   Thank you again for your support and listening to the Productivity Smarts Podcast.   Sponsors:   A Symphony of Choices: https://amzn.to/3Keq3zx   Growth Strategies: https://productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/mastermind/   KIVA: It's a loan, not a donation Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/topmindshelpingtopminds?utm_campaign=invitedby_portfolio&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topmindshelpingtopminds&utm_source=mobile_ios   Connect with Gerald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard     Free Gifts at: www.productivitysmartspodcast.com

Today, we will discuss something incredibly vital - "How to Stay Motivated to Achieve Your Goals."   Are you struggling to keep it all together or juggling too many tasks and responsibilities? Does the balance between work and life seem more of a myth than a possibility? If your answer is 'Yes,' then today's episode is tailored just for you.   But before we dive into the nitty-gritty, let's talk about a resource that could prove incredibly helpful - a free Productivity Smarts Weekly Evaluation Worksheet. It's a simple tool to help you assess your productivity and find areas for improvement. You can download it from our show notes.   As we embark on this journey today, picture this: You're a juggler on a unicycle, pedaling furiously and trying to keep all your tasks and responsibilities in the air. It's challenging. But you know what? There's a way to keep your balance and everything flowing smoothly. And that's what we're going to explore today.   If you're enjoying the content and finding it valuable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback is important to us and helps us reach a wider audience.   If you leave us a 5-star review, it would mean the world to us. Not only does it help us improve the podcast, but it also helps us attract more sponsors and grow our community.   Thank you again for your support and listening to the Productivity Smarts Podcast.   Sponsors:   A Symphony of Choices: https://amzn.to/3Keq3zx   Growth Strategies: https://productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/mastermind/   KIVA: It's a loan, not a donation Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/topmindshelpingtopminds?utm_campaign=invitedby_portfolio&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topmindshelpingtopminds&utm_source=mobile_ios   Connect with Gerald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard   Free Productivity Smarts Weekly Evaluation Worksheet https://go.productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/productivity-smarts-worksheet   Every Goal Is A Project, and Everyone Is A Project Manager worksheet https://go.productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/every-goal-is-a-project     Discover How To Set Goals, Build A High-Performing Team, & Increase Productivity.... Starting Today!” https://workshop.productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/optin1666905303826?_ga=2.21012029.741858075.1668537790-242233139.1659493194     Learn more at www.productivitysmartspodcast.com

Today we are speaking with Clint Callahan, Life Coach, and therapist with 23 years of experience at Small Changes, Big Impact which empowers people to beat stress and burnout in just 15 minutes a day.   Clint Callahan is a seasoned social worker and therapist. In their 23-year career, they have effectively aided thousands of professionals in enhancing their lives and relationships. They have observed the profound positive changes in their personal life and the lives of their clients by utilizing the Small Changes, Big Impact: 1% Per Day Transformational System. It's about giving people practical psychological tools to beat stress and burnout in just 15 minutes a day.   Clint's professional background is diversified and robust. It spans business management, program design, team collaboration, along with crisis and case management. They have worked with diverse populations and have tackled a broad spectrum of issues, such as men's issues, complications related to active/retired military personnel, trauma, HIV/AIDS, relationship problems, psychiatric disorders, and substance abuse. Their wealth of experience makes them an expert in addressing these various issues.   Website links https://www.smallchangesbigimpact.net/info https://www.facebook.com/smallchangesbigimpact.4u https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigimpact.4u https://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-callahan-scbi/ If you're enjoying the content and finding it valuable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback is important to us and helps us reach a wider audience.   If you leave us a 5-star review, it would mean the world to us. Not only does it help us improve the podcast, but it also helps us attract more sponsors and grow our community.   Thank you again for your support and listening to the Productivity Smarts Podcast.   Sponsors:   A Symphony of Choices: https://amzn.to/3Keq3zx   Growth Strategies: https://productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/mastermind/   KIVA: It's a loan, not a donation Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/topmindshelpingtopminds?utm_campaign=invitedby_portfolio&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topmindshelpingtopminds&utm_source=mobile_ios   Connect with Gerald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard     Free Gifts at: www.productivitysmartspodcast.com

Today, we'll discuss the science of flow state and productivity and how it can help you achieve your goals faster and with less stress.    Have you ever experienced a state of flow where time seemed to fly by, and you were completely absorbed in your work? It's a state where productivity and creativity come naturally. The good news is that you can learn how to achieve a flow state more often and stay there for extended periods. We promise to give you insights and strategies to improve your productivity and achieve your goals faster and with less stress.    To help you get started, we've created a free productivity smarts weekly evaluation worksheet that you can download from our website. This worksheet will help you track your progress and identify areas for improvement. Now, let's dive into the science behind flow state and productivity.   If you're enjoying the content and finding it valuable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback is important to us and helps us reach a wider audience.   If you leave us a 5-star review, it would mean the world to us. Not only does it help us improve the podcast, but it also helps us attract more sponsors and grow our community.   Thank you again for your support and listening to the Productivity Smarts Podcast.   Sponsors:   A Symphony of Choices: https://amzn.to/3Keq3zx   Growth Strategies: https://productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/mastermind/   KIVA: It's a loan, not a donation Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/topmindshelpingtopminds?utm_campaign=invitedby_portfolio&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topmindshelpingtopminds&utm_source=mobile_ios   Connect with Gerald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard     Free Gifts at: www.productivitysmartspodcast.com

Today, we're talking about task batching, a productivity technique for streamlining your work.   The idea that multitasking is a myth is at the heart of task batching. Research from scholars and peer-reviewed studies shows that multitasking reduces productivity, increases stress, and decreases the quality of work. So, the big idea and promise of task batching is that it helps you optimize your time, increase your productivity, reduce your stress levels, and improve the quality of your work.   Did you know that studies show that multitasking can reduce productivity by up to 40%? The reason is that our brains are not designed to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously. Instead, our brains need time to switch between tasks, and this switching time can add up quickly. By task batching, you can reduce switching time and increase focus on individual tasks, resulting in higher-quality work.   What is task batching is a productivity technique that can help you optimize your time, increase your productivity, reduce your stress levels, and improve the quality of your work. By grouping similar tasks, you can streamline your workflow and maximize efficiency.   Benefits of task batching:   1. Task batching reduces the time to switch between tasks, leading to increased productivity.   2. Task batching can help you stay focused and avoid distractions, leading to higher-quality work.   3. Task batching can reduce stress levels by simplifying your workflow and making it easier to manage your workload.   4. Task batching can improve work-life balance by helping you complete your work more efficiently, leaving more time for other activities.   If you're enjoying the content and finding it valuable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback is important to us and helps us reach a wider audience.   If you leave us a 5-star review, it would mean the world to us. Not only does it help us improve the podcast, but it also helps us attract more sponsors and grow our community.   Thank you again for your support and listening to the Productivity Smarts Podcast.   Sponsors:   A Symphony of Choices: https://amzn.to/3Keq3zx   Growth Strategies: https://productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/mastermind/   KIVA: It's a loan, not a donation Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/topmindshelpingtopminds   Connect with Gerald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard     Free Gifts at: www.productivitysmartspodcast.com

Today we're discussing The Kaizen Method for Continuous Productivity Improvement. If you're interested in improving your overall performance at work, you won't want to miss this episode.   Our big idea today is that by incorporating the Kaizen method into your work processes, you can continuously improve your productivity and achieve your goals more efficiently.   We promise that by the end of this episode, you'll clearly understand how the Kaizen method works and how you can apply it to your work to see measurable productivity improvements.   If you're enjoying the content and finding it valuable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback is important to us and helps us reach a wider audience.   If you leave us a 5-star review, it would mean the world to us. Not only does it help us improve the podcast, but it also helps us attract more sponsors and grow our community.   Thank you again for your support and listening to the Productivity Smarts Podcast.   Sponsors:   A Symphony of Choices: https://amzn.to/3Keq3zx   Growth Strategies: https://productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/mastermind/   KIVA: It's a loan, not a donation Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/topmindshelpingtopminds?utm_campaign=invitedby_portfolio&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topmindshelpingtopminds&utm_source=mobile_ios   Connect with Gerald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard     Free Gifts at: www.productivitysmartspodcast.com

Welcome to "Productivity Smarts," the podcast that helps ambitious professionals optimize their time, achieve their goals, and improve their overall performance at work. We have an exciting topic to explore in today's episode: Paraliminals. Specifically, we'll delve into the incredible work of Dr. Paul Scheele, one of my mentors and coaches, and how his Paraliminal recordings have transformed the lives of countless individuals.   Dr. Paul Scheele, a renowned expert in accelerated learning and personal development, has dedicated his life to creating these influential audio recordings. Paraliminals are designed to bypass the conscious mind and tap into the vast potential of our subconscious and Non-conscious minds, leading to profound positive transformations.     Many of us struggle with negative self-talk, being overwhelmed, and constantly pursuing work-life balance. We find ourselves mentally exhausted, doubting our abilities, and yearning for practical solutions to break free from these challenges.   Dr. Scheele's Paraliminals offers a lifeline that helps us unravel these struggles and emerge more robust than ever. By immersing ourselves in these audio recordings, we can tap into the power of our subconscious mind and rewrite the harmful scripts that hold us back.   Now, let's explore the features that make Paraliminals so effective. Dr. Scheele has masterfully woven elements of NLP techniques, neuroscience, and personal development strategies to create a unique and impactful experience. These recordings leverage the science of neuroplasticity, allowing us to rewire our brains and develop empowering thought patterns.   And to assist you on your journey, I’ve provided a link in the show notes where you can try using Paraliminals for free for 3 days so that you can see for yourself.   https://mindtrx.com/?affiliateid=J9V6R

Affectionately known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.,” Dr. Danny Brassell  (www.DannyBrassell.com) has held a variety of titles and worked with leaders from a variety of fields and disciplines, but he has always considered himself first and foremost a teacher. He is a best-selling author of 16 books, including Leadership Begins with Motivation and The Reading Makeover, based on his popular TEDx talk. For the past 25 years he has also been a lecturer and professor at a number of universities, including his current position as a faculty advisor for the CalStateTEACH program and distinguished visiting professor at the American University of Cairo.   A gregarious, sought-after author, speaker, accountability coach and business consultant, Danny is a recognized authority on leadership development, reading, motivation, and communication skills and the co-creator of www.theREADINGhabit.com, the world’s top reading engagement program. His mission is to bring joy back into education and the workplace. Thousands, from school districts to businesses to association conferences, have enjoyed his energetic, interactive and informative presentations. He has spoken to over 3,500 different  audiences worldwide.   He helps entrepreneurs, executives, and small business owners boost their business and impact by improving their communication skills and building powerful presentations that get their audiences to take “the next step”  – from purchasing their products to donating to their causes to supporting their ideas.   Finally, as a former inner-city teacher and administrator who believes all children and educators deserve a safe, positive workplace, Danny is currently working as a consultant for CyberSmarties, a social media platform for kids ages 5-12 that teaches children how to use social media in a positive way. The program is in schools around the world and brings schools and police departments together to promote the well-being of students.   Thank you gift: www.freeGIFTfromDANNY.com   If you're enjoying the content and finding it valuable, we would appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave us a review. Your feedback is important to us and helps us reach a wider audience.   If you leave us a 5-star review, it would mean the world to us. Not only does it help us improve the podcast, but it also helps us attract more sponsors and grow our community.   Thank you again for your support and listening to the Productivity Smarts Podcast.   Sponsors:   A Symphony of Choices: https://amzn.to/3Keq3zx   Growth Strategies: https://productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/mastermind/   KIVA: It's a loan, not a donation Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/invitedby/topmindshelpingtopminds?utm_campaign=invitedby_portfolio&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topmindshelpingtopminds&utm_source=mobile_ios   Connect with Gerald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard     Free Gifts at: www.productivitysmartspodcast.com