The Next 24 Hours: Recent Episodes
Curtis Zimmerman
The life you live and the life you want are separated by one thing: YOU. What will you do in the next 24 hours to transform your life and work? Join your guide, sought-after keynote speaker and best-selling author Curtis Zimmerman as he shares insights from two decades of consulting with top corporations. Expect real stories and practical steps that will inspire immediate action and equip you to live your dream.
This may be my last podcast...about sports collectibles! As many of you know, at the beginning of this year, my family and I jumped off the cliff and purchased Ray's Sports Collection which included a storefront at Traders World and a warehouse full of collectibles. From the beginning, I knew this was a short-term focus until the speaking industry came back—but I didn't know just how short-term it would be until an amazing guy named Tim walked into our store. In this episode, I’m sharing the amazing story of how we sold Ray’s Sports Collection. You won’t want to miss this one.
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When we jumped off the cliff and purchased Ray's Sports Collection, I didn't want to take the leap without knowing that we'd have enough margin to be generous. Yes, it's a business—but surprising and delighting customers by giving away the unexpected is our core value. So in this episode, I'm sharing some amazing stories of what generosity has led to in this venture, along with why I chose this over Zoom meetings during the pandemic. I'd be honored if you listened.
For many years, Ray's Sports Collection was just that—Ray's! Ray is a real guy who sold his incredible inventory of sports cards and collectibles to me, and in this episode, I honor him and his decision to sell his collection to me. If you're a collector yourself, you've probably had this passing thought: What happens to my collection when I'm gone? I'm also sharing stories of other collectors who made great plans for their collection, and ones who didn't, plus the one thing that will always be more important than your collection.
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Family has been the most meaningful part of the Ray's Sports Collection journey. All five Zimmermans have been an integral part of the process, but today, I want to share with you how my sons Noah and Oliver have gotten involved. We're sharing how Noah made the decision to take a semester off of college, how Oliver became my business partner at age 16, and the lessons we've learned along the way.
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We've had the same family van for over fifteen years. And yes, it's a little less shiny than it was 200,000 miles ago. (It got so bad at one point that our youngest son Oliver made us drop him off down the street from his friends' house.) But now, I've never been more grateful for that van—and it really exemplifies what I mean when I say I'm living the dream. Who would have thought? Listen in to hear what I mean!
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Big decisions and life transitions were never meant to be made alone. I'm joined by my amazing business partner and wife, Elle Zimmerman to talk about how we made the pivot into the world of sports cards and collectibles as a team.
In March of 2020, all of my keynote speaking jobs were canceled or indefinitely postponed. That meant that instead of traveling the country, I was in my basement. During that time, I had more time for one of my favorite hobbies: Sports Collectibles. I spent my weekends at garage sales and flea markets, creating displays for my favorite cards—and then, I was given the offer of a lifetime to buy one of the largest Sports Memorabilia collections in the world.
In this episode, I’m sharing what I did next, how you can turn your hobby into a new venture, and what to do with your collectibles. Tune in!
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There is one thing that stands in between the person we are now and the person who we want to be: DISCOMFORT. Today’s episode is all about how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable, find your “why” and achieve your dreams. My guest, Noe Rizo first saw my speech his freshman year of college at Western Michigan University. It made him realize he wanted to become a keynote speaker, and the mindset he has cultivated and the things he has achieved since then are nothing short of inspiring. I can’t wait for you to hear his story.
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How do you find your passion, keep evolving, make a pivot in a pandemic—and delight your audience along the way? My next guest has been called a combination of Mr. Rogers and Shel Silverstein, and he’s going to share how he’s done all of the above. Meet Zak Morgan, a Grammy-nominated childrens’ musician—but forget everything you know about childrens’ music. His interactive live performances are led with warmth, wordplay, laughter, and positive messages as he encourages children to read, imagine and believe in themselves. I can’t wait for you to hear from him, learn from him and be inspired by him.
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Teachers, parents, principals and administrators—this episode is especially for you. But it’s also the wake up from Pandemic Fatigue that we ALL need. My guest on this episode is teacher-of-the-year turned education guru, Alex Kajitani. He’s sharing invaluable lessons on how to build powerful relationships with students during remote learning, how to cultivate compassion and resilience in your kids (and in yourself!) and what it means to find gratitude and positivity in the midst of grief and hardship.
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You’re in the in-between. You’ve decided to leave your current job, or maybe you’ve been laid off, and it’s time to write the next chapter. My next guest, Grady Lenski is a giant of the optical industry who recently reinvented himself and went from a corporate role to a consulting/entrepreneurial one. His mindset and perspectives on being in the in-between will empower you to claim agency in your career and write a next chapter that’s even better than your last. Listen in!
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The quality of a child’s education can determine the quality of their life—and we live in a country of vast educational inequality. Virginia Walden Ford, my guest today, was a mother in D.C. who feared that she would lose her son to the streets unless he had better educational opportunity. Her journey to give him the schooling he needed led to a lifelong calling to give all parents and students the power to choose a school that meets their needs. She’s the subject of the 2019 film, Miss Virginia, and I’m so honored to have her on the show so that you can hear her story. In this episode, she shares universal lessons about the power of getting uncomfortable, how to mobilize large-scale change, overcome fear, and create a life of profound impact.
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Can you see opportunity and purpose within the changes that are taking place? My next guest is an inspirational example of turning crisis into connection and pain points into purpose. Her name is Stacy Vorhees, and she’s the owner/operator of four McDonald’s restaurants. Whatever you thought about McDonald’s going into this podcast, Stacy is going to give you a new perspective on why their business model is such a success (especially in the midst of the pandemic), and how you can embrace passion and purpose in your own life and business too.
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How do we support teachers, protect students and provide quality education as the pandemic and back-to-school season collide? Today’s guests are going to help answer those questions. I’m interviewing Liz Dreckman and Dr. Barbara Duncan of School Choice Arizona, an organization that helps families find the best educational options for their kids and supports a network of over 450 schools. They’re sharing what we can expect for the upcoming school year, how we can better equip our families for remote learning, and what we need to know if our kids go back to the classroom. I’ve been in awe of Liz and Barbara’s hearts for children and the impact they’ve made since I’ve spoken at School Choice events for the past couple of years, and I’m so excited for you to hear their insights.
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The number one thing that holds people back from their goals is the fear of failure—either the fear that their past failure defines them or that their future failure will. On today’s episode, I’m sharing everything I know about leaving behind old-scripts, putting down what you shouldn’t be carrying and living in the present so that you can step into the life that you deserve.
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How do you surprise and delight customers in a world where in-person experiences are off the table? What does employee engagement even mean when Zoom calls are the new norm? I know that if you’re a marketer or leader, you’re asking these questions. That’s why I’m thrilled to be interviewing Brad Pappas, an experiential marketing guru who I like to think of as the Willy Wonka of marketing. He is sharing the secrets to making consumers smile, coming up with fresh creative ideas, and bringing new life to brands—even during a pandemic.
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It keeps you stuck. It makes the big changes thrown your way harder to survive, and it drains your productivity. It’s what is halting progress in today’s world, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’ve been feeling frustrated by other people, powerless, or overwhelmed by change—this episode is for you. I’m walking you through the phenomenon that I call “The Blame Game,” and I’m giving you a new mindset for emerging from challenging situations empowered, rather than discouraged. Don’t miss this one!
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Well, this is a first! On today’s episode, I’m interviewing my three teenagers: Noah, who’s in college and Mirabelle and Oliver who are in high school. You'll get to hear their take on online learning, what it was like to be quarantined as a family for three months, and how they’re processing the pandemic. I learned some new things by sitting down to talk to them—what the three positives and negatives were of quarantine, what they really thought of online learning, and what they’re most looking forward to doing outside the house. My hope is that this episode will inspire you with questions to ask your friends and family members and give you insight into a teen’s experience of COVID-19.
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Has a sudden change taken away everything you knew? You’re not alone: I’ve had many conversations with people over the last few months who have been forced into major change during COVID, and I want to share what I tell them with you. Whether you’ve gotten laid off, been diagnosed with an illness or are grappling with a loss, this episode will help you reframe your outlook when a change you didn’t choose comes out of the blue and into your world. I’m walking you through the difference between shock and wonder, how you can have more of the latter, rebuild your confidence, and get where you want to go faster.
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So you want to be the best boss ever—but where do you start? My guest Don Frericks is a leadership expert and author of the book “Best Boss Ever” who has spent his career interviewing and coaching top corporate leaders, and he’s graciously sharing some amazing takeaways that will help you understand the difference between leadership and influence, the five steps of the rapid leadership development process, and how to dig deep and build on your strengths. His wisdom is foundational for leading and living with integrity, whether you’re a manager or a CEO. Join us for this transformational conversation!
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How do great leaders become great? New York Times bestselling author Tommy Spaulding believes it’s through the way we love, serve and elevate others. I couldn’t agree more, and I am so thrilled to have him on the show today for a very special episode where he’s sharing the story of the National Leadership Academy, the annual conference he puts on for high school students. He’s also telling us about the unprecedented journey he’s taking this summer to keep the mission of NLA going strong in the midst of COVID-19. I know this episode will inspire you as we find new ways to serve and grow together post-pandemic.
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Ironically, diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace have divided us. There are those of us who see their importance in profoundly personal ways and there are others of us who think they’re unnecessary or condemning. Regardless of where your thinking falls, this episode will speak to you in empowering, insightful ways that will help you to show up at work as your best, most authentic self. I’m interviewing Julie Kratz of Next Pivot Point who is sharing her refreshing expertise on how to make diversity and inclusion a reality that everyone can get in on.
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Creating an authentic personal brand online and building relationships over social media have never been more important. On today’s episode, I’m thrilled to be interviewing Ian Moyse, the Director of Sales at Natterbox who is a leading expert on online personal branding. He’s walking us through the personal brand pitfalls to avoid, quick tips for polishing your online presence, how to build organic professional relationships on LinkedIn (that may even lead to sales or business success) and the question that you need to be prepared to answer once we make it out of the COVID-19 pandemic. You won’t want to miss this one!
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Will your brand still be relevant in the unknown future? On today’s episode, I’m interviewing John Galvin, a branding and customer experience guru who has decades of experience with top brands. No company is immune to becoming irrelevant, so John is sharing the most common branding mistakes he’s seen and how to reverse them by creating an authentic brand that captivates customers, blows competition out of the water and stays top-of-mind for generations far into the future.
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On today’s episode, I have the honor of interviewing arguably the first-ever YouTube Celebrity, Judson Laipply. You’ll get to hear which video made him famous along with his expertise on something we’re all dealing with: Change. How we can create it. How we can thrive in it when we didn’t choose it. How the best brands handle it. He’s also talking about the power of social media, something that we’re all spending more time on these days, along with mindsets for parents of teens, the anatomy of what makes for a viral video, and why it’s so important that we encourage each other outside of the screen.
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On today’s episode, I have the honor of interviewing arguably the first-ever YouTube Celebrity, Judson Laipply. You’ll get to hear which video made him famous along with his expertise on something we’re all dealing with: Change. How we can create it. How we can thrive in it when we didn’t choose it. How the best brands handle it. He’s also talking about the power of social media, something that we’re all spending more time on these days, along with mindsets for parents of teens, the anatomy of what makes for a viral video, and why it’s so important that we encourage each other outside of the screen.
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What if you could stop trying to bring customers to your product and instead started bringing your product to customers? That’s exactly what Chris Milligan, CEO of the Cincinnati Opera did. I’m having him back on the show today to share the amazing story of how he put opera on wheels and made it relevant to everyone from inner-city students to Whole Foods shoppers. He’s a genius of creating marketing that meets people where they are and brings a community together, and his stories and strategies will both inspire and equip you to do the same.
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In the same way that crazy-makers will pull you down, being friends with healthy, whole people will take your life to the next level. In this episode, you’ll hear a conversation between me and a great friend of mine, Chris Milligan. Chris is the CEO of the Cincinnati Opera, as well as being one of the smartest people I know. Listen in to hear the crazy story of how we met, how to turn a mistake into a standing ovation, the values Chris lives by that I know are the reason for his success, and how you can level-up your friendships to make both you and your friends better people and professionals.
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Anxiety and depression is a growing crisis for young people, and today’s guest is bringing hope through a powerful medium: music. Ben Malson is a founding member of the up-and-coming band Telehope, and I’m talking to him about navigating big changes, shifts in the music industry, ignoring the naysayers, using social media to grow your fanbase, and the challenges facing college students. If you have young people in your life, if you’re working toward a dream, or if you just love good music, don’t miss this inspiring episode—you’ll even get to hear a sneak preview of their latest songs!
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Know that you need to improve your customers’ experience with your brand, but want to do it in authentic, simple ways? In this episode, I’m sharing the common denominator of 5-star hospitality brands that go above and beyond to delight their guests, along with common mistakes that brands make when they’re trying to be customer-centric. If you’re in the hospitality industry yourself, wanting to level up your customers’ experience in general, or representing a brand in any capacity, tune in!
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If you recently got a promotion and are now in charge of a team (or a bigger team) of people, your whole mindset for how and why you work has to evolve. In this episode, I’m sharing my best, quick tips from having worked with leaders at top corporations. You’ll get to hear what they’ve done differently to bring about organizational transformation, the three phases of setting corporate goals, and how to get all of your people on the same page for success. Your legendary leadership strategy starts here.
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If you’re struggling to follow through on your goals, you might be making some of these common mistakes. In the previous episode, I talked about the 5 steps to setting attainable goals, and in this episode, we’re talking about the 7 mistakes so many make when working toward goals. I’ll teach you why being realistic is holding you back, how to integrate your goals into your life, why your goals need to be flexible, and where you should go for self-development that you may not have thought of.
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As a new year—and a new DECADE—begins, I know many of us are setting goals and trying to get our lives on track (or back on track.) And for most of us, those goals fall by the wayside all too quickly. Sound familiar? I've been setting goals for over 30 years, and I've learned a number of things that keep me going even when I drop the ball. On today's episode of The Next 24 Hours, I'm sharing my 5-step process that will help you turn your goals and dreams into realities in a way that lasts.
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Attention, managers and leaders: Your customers are trying to talk to you. Are you listening? Customer feedback is the most powerful insight you’ll get on your business, and how you respond to it will determine the trajectory of your brand perception. It’s more powerful than any marketing effort you ever do! Tune into this episode to hear how to use feedback to make your business explode and three brands that exemplify how to (and how not to) react to what customers are saying.
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Customer service affects us all. But have you ever thought about how YOUR attitude affects the thousands of people behind the counter who interact with you over your lifetime? On today’s episode, we’re talking about the relationship between employee and customer, how my work with McDonald’s forever changed how I saw my role as customer, and a simple practice you can implement that will make people’s day and transform the way we do business as a culture.
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We’ve all heard that it’s best to avoid discussing politics and religion, but on this episode, I'm breaking the rules, talking about religion, and sharing my faith journey. My faith is the reason I believe so deeply in having an “attitude of gratitude,” and it’s part of the reason why I believe I’m “living the dream.” While I never talk about my faith from the stage, I wanted to share my journey today with you on this exclusive episode.
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Let me guess: You want your life to be better in a year than it is now. You want to be growing in your career. You want to achieve the goals that you’ve had on your list forever. You want your relationships to be healthier. And you want to really feel like you’re living the dream. You’re in luck, because on this episode of The Next 24 Hours, I’ll be giving you the 5 questions you need to ask yourself to live out your full potential in new and exciting ways. Welcome to your personal VIP Day.
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If you want to be a leader who manages a team that is both incredibly productive and remarkably close-knit—or if you want to join a team like that—tune in. I’m interviewing Alyson Lundell, the Senior Director of PR at Universal Orlando Resorts, and she’s sharing her exclusive insights on leading with humility and transforming the way coworkers interact, along with what we all need to know about the changing face of PR and the amazing things coming soon to Universal Resorts.
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Do you want your life to make an impact? We are here, at the final installment of my Life at Performance Level series, and that’s exactly what I’m talking about on this episode. You’ll learn about two men named Tommy who showed me what it means to be a true giver, why it’s not selfish to take time for yourself, the reason mistakes are crucial for your success and how you can change the lives of others in real ways. Get ready to apply every element of Life at Performance Level in your day-to-day!
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Feel like life as you knew it has given way to a dark, empty stage of unknowns? Whether the transition you’re undergoing was carefully planned or completely unforeseen, you have a choice: You can step into the spotlight with an unwavering commitment to making your life’s show better—or you can fade into the backdrop and give up. Want to learn how to do the first? Today, I’m talking all about how to handle transitions with integrity, from the opening of the curtain to the time you take a bow.
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Your life is not a dress rehearsal. The things that you say and do are happening in real-time on the stage of your life. Are you saying and doing the things that you actually want to? On today’s episode of my Life at Performance Level series, I’m talking all about projecting your voice and doing your own stunts. We’re zeroing in on risk-taking, moving fears out of the way and giving you tangible tips on how to say what you mean, take necessary risks and live the life that you’ve dreamed of.
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Feeling the nudge to expand and grow but don’t know where to start? I believe that the two best things you can do to jumpstart your life or level-up your career are to actively hone your skills and to seek out (and act upon!) the wisdom of a mentor—or, as I call them in my book—an acting coach. In this episode, I’m giving you a breakdown of how to do exactly that, from practical ways to learn new things to step-by-step advice on finding a great mentor.
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If you don’t have good people in your life, you are not going to be happy. You see, if your life is a show and you are the star of that show, your story will be largely affected by the cast of people surrounding you. Wondering how cut the crazy-makers out of your life? In this episode, I’m so excited to share the criteria you should have for the 6-8 people closest to you, how to write people out of your show without ruining lives and how to have hard conversations with difficult people.
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It’s a little-known and often-neglected part of ramping up your performance in life—and it’s the space you’re in. Today’s episode is tangible and immediately-applicable tips to get the junk out of your life (metaphorically and literally) and to keep only the things that give you energy. I’ll walk you step-by-step through the process of simplifying your life and making your physical space, your wardrobe, and even your lighting one that sets you up for success.
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Talent is a total myth, and passion supersedes natural ability every single time. The people who are passionate about their goals and aspirations are the people who ultimately achieve high levels of success—not the ones with the most aptitude. On today’s episode, I’m talking about passion, the most crucial element of a life lived at performance level and how you can get more of it in your own life.
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If you want your life to change, you have to start with the script you’re writing for yourself. Your life is a show; you are the star; and you get to determine everything that happens on your stage. On this episode, I’m outlining how to flip the negative scripts in your head that hold you back, how determining your role can set you up for new levels of success, and what it really takes to write a new script for your life.
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Do you want to wake up on an average Tuesday and feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude in addition to living out your passions and goals? In this episode, I’m excited to give you the secret sauce for LIVING THE DREAM. I’m sharing why I started saying I was “living the dream” in the first place, how to find the balance between gratitude and ambition, and some stories of friends of mine who have exemplified this concept in amazing ways.
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Welcome to Season 2 of The Next 24 Hours! After my keynote, people always come up to me and ask how they can share my message with the people they love. This series is my answer, and I’m so excited to share it with you. I’m taking the concepts from my keynote speech, Life at Performance Level and breaking each topic down in an episode. Whether you’ve heard me speak or not, I know these episodes will help you to see your life anew and make it one that you’re proud to live.
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“If we’re not having fun, we’re doing it wrong,” he said as we passed by the wall of bobbleheads. The minute I met Matt Fischer, I knew I had to have him on the podcast. He’s the CEO of Curiosity Advertising, an agency in Cincinnati with a culture that isn’t just ping pong and beer kegs (but they have those)—it’s a fundamentally employee-focused, community-oriented company. Learn their secrets in this episode loaded with tangible tips for leading with intention and cultivating curiosity in your work.
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Does your workplace ever feel divided between teams or dead in the enthusiasm department? On today’s episode, I’m bringing on company culture transformer Joy Van Patten of Divisions Maintenance Group to talk about her magic strategy that dissolved silos and reignited people’s passion for their work. It involves the song “We Will Rock You,” a weekly huddle, and an iconic yellow jacket. You’ll love Joy’s infectious energy and the tangible strategies she outlines for making your teams work together brilliantly.
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Advertising doesn’t work anymore—not in the traditional sense. Today, if you want to expand the influence of your brand, you have to stop pushing content and start pulling it. I’m sharing what that means on this episode along with strategies to make your job more fun AND more effective. This is exclusive content from the day I spent with the PR Team at Universal Studios, so you’ll get to hear the simple, powerful practices we put in place to engage their audiences in the age of social media.
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If it weren’t for courageous men and women in uniform, none of us would be able to live the dream to the same extent that we get to in the U.S. I’ve had the honor of speaking to over 20,000 airmen in the United States Air Force, where I empowered them to rely on each other and equipped them to thrive in major transitions. But I always came away from my time on bases with incredible lessons from them, too. So in honor of Armed Forces Day, I’m sharing those lessons with you.
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How do we keep people in our lives? How do we create a culture of people who love being around us and love working for our companies? With an unemployment rate that’s at an all-time low, valuing employees matters more than ever. On this episode, I talk about a recent client I had who has amazing retention rates—and how the way they value their employees has an incredible lesson for all of us. Get ready for a challenge to create a ripple effect of generosity and learn to value yourself, too.
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If you think that you are in control of your job or your business, you’re wrong. And if you’re sitting in your office trying to come up with marketing ideas, you’re doing it wrong. Today, I’m sharing what I learned from my 14-year-old about the latest trends—and what he told me is the KEY to survival for companies in the coming decade. Get ready to hear the secret to creating a viral marketing strategy and how changing technology will affect your life and your work in radical ways.
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You have goals, but in order to achieve them, there’s a long list of obstacles in your way—money you’d have to save, people you’d have to reach out to, and risks you’d have to take. In short, you’d have to get uncomfortable. In today’s episode, I’m going to give you the key to pushing past discomfort with a story I’ve never shared before. Success doesn’t happen in a vacuum, and I guarantee that with this one strategy, you will feel empowered to move forward in new ways.
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Tired of being disappointed by people? I learned the secret of how a vice president of one of the world’s most elite hotels keeps all of his employees on mission—and it has breakthrough applications for your everyday life. This practice has the power to unify your teams, improve your relationship with your kids and make you feel more connected in your marriage—and it only takes five minutes of your day.
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When I was 5 years old, my teacher took me on an unconventional field trip for an afternoon. Her simple lesson changed my perspective, and then it changed my life. Looking back, her creative way of opening her students up to the possibilities all around them has huge implications for how you can empower your kids, your friends, your team or your employees. If you want to help someone else believe in their potential or need a boost believing in your own, today’s episode is for you.
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We’re thinking about success all wrong. I’m tired of the world putting people in boxes, deciding who can and can’t be successful based on a narrow set of standards. So in this episode, I’m telling the story of two students I was in special ed class with who achieved a level of professional success no one ever could have predicted. They prove that your strengths matter more than your weaknesses, and their story will inspire you to see your gifts and the gifts of others in a totally new light.
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How do you turn your customers into raving fans? So many people I speak in front of—from CEOs to retail store managers—ask me this. My answer? By watching the balloon man. On this episode, I’m sharing my friend Dennis Forel’s (AKA the balloon man) amazing strategy for a captivating customer experience. There’s something here for everyone, whether you think about customer experience every day or just want to hear what it looks like to successfully live out your passion and share it with others.
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Here’s the truth: Life is hard, and living your dream takes hard work. How do you maintain an attitude of gratitude when everything feels like an uphill battle? On this episode, I’m sharing the story of a young man I met at Florida State University who redefined for me the meaning of gratitude and grit in the midst of hard things. Listen and gain a perspective that will help you keep your head up when the world brings you down.
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Whatever your latest win was or whatever finish line you just crossed, I can guarantee that it won’t determine your success. Actually, I can practically guarantee the opposite. Too many people achieve their goals and get lazy—and too many people don’t see their value as a human being unless they achieve all of their goals. In this episode, I share a life-changing win I had and my strategies that made it a springboard for more wins. Consider this episode your guide to authentic success that lasts.
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Are you ready to embrace your true value and create daily strategies that move you toward your goals? I’m so excited to introduce you to my friend, author and strategist Craig Heimbuch, a man with an unconventional success journey. Listen in to hear about a risk he took that paid off big-time and the habits he created that move him forward every day. His story will give you the tools you need to stay consistent, live in your brilliance and make a life you're proud of.
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Have you ever had a dream but felt unqualified to live it? I’ve faced limitations, too. 30 years ago, I was a mime. Today, I’m a keynote speaker for Fortune 100 companies. How did that happen? On today’s episode, I’m bringing in a very special guest: My business partner and wife, Elle Zimmerman. Together we made this sharp right turn in my career, and we’re going to share the lessons we’ve learned that will help you transform from who you are today to who you want to be tomorrow.
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What will you leave behind after you die? Sure, you’ll leave memories in the mind of your loved ones, things you made and even businesses you built, but will your beliefs and ideas last? That’s why I believe that everyone should write a book. In today’s episode, I explain “why” behind becoming an author and the “how” of writing your first book. I promise it’s easier than it appears—and more valuable than you could ever imagine. If you want to leave a never-ending legacy, press play now.
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Are you struggling to help your children or your employees become more independent? Today, I’m sharing the tangible takeaways I’ve learned from speaking at hundreds of new student orientations about preparing and empowering people for their next life stage. Whether you’re a parent or you lead people in any capacity, your job is not to micro-manage people: Your job is to prepare them to manage themselves as they enter into college or get a promotion. Listen in to find out how.
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Are you holding on to something toxic? You know that your life would be better without it, but you go back to it again and again. It may be a person, or it may be a habit. My toxin was wheat, and on this episode, I share the perspective I’ve gained from being hospitalized over 30 times and receiving a diagnosis of celiac disease. I’ll show you how you can cut toxins out from your own life (whether they’re related to your health or not) and embrace gratitude in their place. Your life is about to get awesome.
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Are you using your gifts to make an impact in the lives of others?
There’s one thing you can do to become a great leader, and it doesn’t have anything to do with project management skills, being visionary or sales numbers. In fact, it’s pretty simple: it’s realizing and freely sharing your magic.
That’s easier said than done. So where do you start? In this episode, I share:
- My strategies for learning and sharing new skills
- Stories of how I’ve shared off in my personal life
- What real leadership looks like
- Three things you can do today to move toward your leadership goals
Starting today, you can glean from and share with the people around you in ways that will make you a leadership force to be reckoned with.
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You want your life and work to really mean something. You’re ready to be a great mentor, but you’re not sure how to make a lasting impact on someone else’s life. In this 2-part episode, I share the stories of two individuals who changed the course of my life forever. The strategies they used to get to me, to teach me and to nurture my gifts are the best lessons in leadership I’ve ever had—and I think they will inspire you to deeper levels of compassion and new heights of success, too.
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Are you stuck in a job you don’t love just to pay the bills? In this episode, I outline how to let go of fear, create the career you want, and earn more than enough to make your mortgage. The secret to living your passion is easier than you think, and I can’t wait to share it with you. Listen in to hear everything I know about making a sharp right turn in your career. If you want to be strategic about the next chapter of your career, this episode is for you.
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You want to be unforgettable. You want to have an irreplaceable role in your community and in your work. And it all boils down to something that can feel intimidating: your personal brand. On a recent trip, I learned something that totally reframed and simplified the way I thought about personal branding. In this episode, I share with you the simple thing you can do to make your personal brand authentic to you, totally maintainable and utterly memorable.
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Are you using each hour of your life in the way that you mean to? If you’re ready to live the life of your dreams and take control of the time you have each day, I made this podcast for you. In the inaugural episode, I challenge you to take a harder look at how you’re using your precious time, how this podcast got its name and what you can expect in upcoming episodes. I’m so excited that you’re joining me here.
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