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David Kolbe Talks About Doing More Naturally and Unlocking Instinctive Productivity

David Kolbe Talks About Doing More Naturally and Unlocking Instinctive Productivity

Episode 599 · · 44:46

When I first heard the term conative, I was surprised I hadn’t come across it before. After all, I live in the productivity space. But after my conversation with David Kolbe, it beca...

Austin Kleon Talks About Routine, Creativity, and Paying Attention

Austin Kleon Talks About Routine, Creativity, and Paying Attention

Episode 598 · · 35:34

It was a real treat to reconnect with Austin Kleon for this episode of A Productive Conversation. Before we got into the heart of the conversation, Austin gave us a quick update: his...

Krish Ramineni Talks About AI, Meetings, and Staying Focused While Building

Krish Ramineni Talks About AI, Meetings, and Staying Focused While Building

Episode 597 · · 34:30

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Krish Ramineni, co-founder and CEO of Fireflies.ai. Krish has had an impressive journey—from being one of Microsoft’s yo...

PM Talks S2E3: Curiosity

PM Talks S2E3: Curiosity

Episode 596 · · 59:35

This episode of PM Talks is all about curiosity—how it drives us, how it gets suppressed, and how it intertwines with trust and judgment. Patrick Rhone and I dive deep into the force...

Anne-Laure Le Cunff Talks About Tiny Experiments and Sustainable Productivity

Anne-Laure Le Cunff Talks About Tiny Experiments and Sustainable Productivity

Episode 595 · · 38:02

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Anne-Laure Le Cunff, neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and founder of Ness Labs, to discuss her new book Tiny Experiments: H...

Charlie Gilkey Talks About Finishing What Matters

Charlie Gilkey Talks About Finishing What Matters

Episode 594 · · 01:10:37

Over the years, I've had plenty of insightful conversations on this podcast, and one that still stands out is my discussion with Charlie Gilkey about his book Start Finishing. This F...

Kerry Ann King Talks About Productivity, Art, and the Power of Intention

Kerry Ann King Talks About Productivity, Art, and the Power of Intention

Episode 593 · · 43:33

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Kerry Ann King, the founder and CEO of Eluminate Labs. Kerry Ann has spent more than a decade working inside the tech in...

Dan Schawbel Talks About Human Connection in the Digital Age

Dan Schawbel Talks About Human Connection in the Digital Age

Episode 592 · · 32:53

In this Flashback Friday episode, I revisit my 2018 conversation with Dan Schawbel, a thought leader in workplace trends and human connection. We originally spoke about his book Back...

Scott Doorley and Carissa Carter Talk About Designing the Future and Navigating Uncertainty

Scott Doorley and Carissa Carter Talk About Designing the Future and Navigating Uncertainty

Episode 591 · · 47:23

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Scott Doorley and Carissa Carter to explore the themes of their book, Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide for Designing a Thriv...

Courtney Carver Talks About Gentle Living and Project 333

Courtney Carver Talks About Gentle Living and Project 333

Episode 590 · · 43:12

Fifteen years into her journey of simplicity, Courtney Carver continues to inspire people to do more with less. In this special Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation,...

PM Talks S2E2: Alignment

PM Talks S2E2: Alignment

Episode 589 · · 33:22

The latest episode of PM Talks is here, and this month, Patrick Rhone and I dive into alignment—a concept that is critical for making meaningful progress in both work and life. As we...

Joshua Becker Talks About Distractions, Meaning, and What Really Matters

Joshua Becker Talks About Distractions, Meaning, and What Really Matters

Episode 588 · · 34:47

In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Joshua Becker to discuss his book Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningfu...

Nathan J. Murphy Talks About The Ideas That Rule Us

Nathan J. Murphy Talks About The Ideas That Rule Us

Episode 587 · · 57:03

Ideas shape our lives—sometimes without us even realizing it. In this episode, I sit down with Nathan J. Murphy, founder of Prepolitica and author of The Ideas That Rule Us, to explo...

Nir Eyal Talks About Becoming Indistractable and Managing Distractions

Nir Eyal Talks About Becoming Indistractable and Managing Distractions

Episode 586 · · 52:06

In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation, I talk with Nir Eyal, the bestselling author of Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. Nir...

Shawn Lemon Talks About Digital Peace and Organization

Shawn Lemon Talks About Digital Peace and Organization

Episode 585 · · 38:54

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I chat with Shawn Lemon, digital organizer and founder of The Digital Organizer. Shawn has helped countless individuals and organization...

Robin Hills Talks About Emotional Resilience and Leadership

Robin Hills Talks About Emotional Resilience and Leadership

Episode 584 · · 40:02

In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Robin Hills, author of The Authority Guide to Emotional Resilience in Business. Robin is an expert in e...

Anders Indset Talks About The Viking Code and High-Performance Culture

Anders Indset Talks About The Viking Code and High-Performance Culture

Episode 583 · · 39:01

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Anders Indset, the renowned business philosopher and author of The Viking Code: The Art and Science of Norwegian Success...

Mridu Parikh Talks About Automation, Systems, and Alignment

Mridu Parikh Talks About Automation, Systems, and Alignment

Episode 582 · · 41:35

In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Mridu Parikh to discuss the power of simplicity in automation, systemization, and achieving alignment i...

Derek Rydall Talks About Abundance, Alignment, and Meaningful Productivity

Derek Rydall Talks About Abundance, Alignment, and Meaningful Productivity

Episode 581 · · 42:55

In this thought-provoking episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with transformational leader Derek Rydall to explore the deeper aspects of productivity, abundance, and ali...

Michael Hyatt Talks About Productivity, Focus, and the Power of Saying No

Michael Hyatt Talks About Productivity, Focus, and the Power of Saying No

Episode 580 · · 57:57

This Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation brings back an inspiring and enlightening discussion with Michael Hyatt. Michael, a bestselling author and leadership exper...

PM Talks S2E1: Resilience

PM Talks S2E1: Resilience

Episode 579 · · 41:54

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 of our PM Talks monthly series! This episode Patrick Rhone and I dive into the concept of resilience. We explore what it means to rebound and...

Paul Jarvis Talks About Staying Small in Business

Paul Jarvis Talks About Staying Small in Business

Episode 578 · · 48:09

In this Flashback Friday episode, I revisit my conversation with Paul Jarvis from 2019, to discuss the release of his bestselling book, Company of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next ...

A Very Special Episode: Welcome to 2025 (The Annual Preview)

A Very Special Episode: Welcome to 2025 (The Annual Preview)

Episode 577 · · 01:00:18

As we step into a new year, I wanted to dedicate this episode to setting the stage for 2025. In this special solo episode, originally recorded as a livestream, I share thoughts on ho...

Cal Newport Talks About Deep Work and Focused Success

Cal Newport Talks About Deep Work and Focused Success

Episode 576 · · 42:11

In this Flashback Friday episode, I revisit my enlightening conversation with Cal Newport, originally recorded in 2016. Cal, the acclaimed author of Deep Work: Rules for Focused Succ...

Erik Fisher Talks About Productivity A to Z (Part 2)

Erik Fisher Talks About Productivity A to Z (Part 2)

Episode 575 · · 01:20:09

In this engaging episode of A Productive Conversation, I’m joined once again by Erik Fisher, host of the Beyond the To-Do List podcast. This is the second half of our Productivity A ...

Chase Reeves Talks About Creativity, Fatherhood, and the Gray Areas

Chase Reeves Talks About Creativity, Fatherhood, and the Gray Areas

Episode 574 · · 01:41:00

In this special Flashback Friday episode, I reconnect with the inimitable Chase Reeves. It's been quite a journey since our last conversation back in 2020 at The BIG Ready. This time...

Marshall Goldsmith Talks About AI, Triggers, and Giving Back

Marshall Goldsmith Talks About AI, Triggers, and Giving Back

Episode 573 · · 50:44

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with the legendary Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world's top leadership thinkers, to explore how he's leveraging AI to share...

Marshall Goldsmith Talks About The Earned Life and Living with Purpose

Marshall Goldsmith Talks About The Earned Life and Living with Purpose

Episode 572 · · 31:07

In this Flashback Friday episode, I sit down with the legendary Marshall Goldsmith to discuss his thought-provoking book The Earned Life. Renowned for his coaching and wisdom, Marsha...

PM Talks S1E12: Reflection and Growth

PM Talks S1E12: Reflection and Growth

Episode 571 · · 43:49

As the calendar year winds down, on the season finale of PM Talks, Patrick Rhone and I dive into the powerful intersection of reflection and growth—topics that feel particularly reso...

Michelle Gielan Talks About Broadcasting Happiness and Resilience

Michelle Gielan Talks About Broadcasting Happiness and Resilience

Episode 570 · · 33:24

In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation, I revisit a 2016 conversation with Michelle Gielan, author of Broadcasting Happiness. Michelle is a renowned happiness ...