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Justin Jones-Fosu Talks About Respectful Disagreement and Finding Common Ground

Justin Jones-Fosu Talks About Respectful Disagreement and Finding Common Ground

Episode 568 · · 37:09

Justin Jones-Fosu, author of I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World, joins me for a conversation that’s both timely and transformative. Justi...

Jeff Sanders Talks About Adapting to Life’s Seasons and Free Time

Jeff Sanders Talks About Adapting to Life’s Seasons and Free Time

Episode 568 · · 40:12

In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation, I catch up with Jeff Sanders, author of The Free Time Formula and The 5AM Miracle. Jeff reflects on his journey since o...

Dr. Mithu Storoni Talks About Hyper Efficiency and Rhythmic Productivity

Dr. Mithu Storoni Talks About Hyper Efficiency and Rhythmic Productivity

Episode 567 · · 41:08

Dr. Mithu Storoni, author of Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work, joins me to dive into the science of productivity. Mithu’s expertise as a neuro-ophtha...

Seth Godin Talks About Intent, Creativity, and Consistency

Seth Godin Talks About Intent, Creativity, and Consistency

Episode 566 · · 42:53

Seth Godin, the legendary author and marketer, joined me for an insightful conversation on productivity, creativity, and intentional living. In this Flashback Friday episode, Seth de...

Jeff Patterson Talks About Yielding and the Meditative Arts

Jeff Patterson Talks About Yielding and the Meditative Arts

Episode 565 · · 47:32

Jeff Patterson, author of The Yielding Warrior: Discovering the Secret Path to Unleashing Your True Potential, joins me for an insightful conversation about the power of yielding in ...

Laura McClellan Talks About Simplifying Productivity and Making a Life That Matters

Laura McClellan Talks About Simplifying Productivity and Making a Life That Matters

Episode 564 · · 54:51

In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation, I reconnect with Laura McClellan, lawyer, writer, and host of The Productive Woman podcast. Laura shares insights from ...

PM Talks S1E11: Uncertainty

PM Talks S1E11: Uncertainty

Episode 563 · · 52:41

In this latest episode of our monthly series, PM Talks, Patrick Rhone and I dive into the complexities of life and work. This series offers deep discussions that explore meaningful t...

Neil Pasricha Talks About Resilience, Happiness, and Living Intentionally

Neil Pasricha Talks About Resilience, Happiness, and Living Intentionally

Episode 562 · · 01:07:52

For this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation, I’m bringing back a truly impactful discussion with Neil Pasricha, whose work centers on intentional living, resilienc...

Dave Radparvar Talks About the Power of Journaling and Human Flourishing

Dave Radparvar Talks About the Power of Journaling and Human Flourishing

Episode 561 · · 49:16

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with entrepreneur, designer, and co-founder of Reflection.app, Dave Radparvar. Dave’s commitment to fostering human flourishi...

Tiago Forte Talks About Building a Second Brain and Personal Knowledge Management

Tiago Forte Talks About Building a Second Brain and Personal Knowledge Management

Episode 560 · · 01:02:52

In this Flashback Friday episode, I revisit my conversation with Tiago Forte, the visionary behind the "Building a Second Brain" methodology. With his book making waves, and after ha...

Jason Silver Talks About Finding Happiness in Work and the Power of Reflection

Jason Silver Talks About Finding Happiness in Work and the Power of Reflection

Episode 559 · · 38:57

In this episode, I sit down with Jason Silver, author of Your Grass is Greener: Use What You Have. Get What You Want. At Work and In Life. Jason shares his insights on how to find mo...

Chris Bailey Talks About Hyperfocus, Meditation, and Attention Management

Chris Bailey Talks About Hyperfocus, Meditation, and Attention Management

Episode 558 · · 40:31

In this Flashback Friday episode, I reconnect with Chris Bailey, with a conversation centering on his book, Hyperfocus. We dive into the lessons he learned since the release of Hyper...

Yemado Talks About Relaxation, Meditation, and Self-Defense Through Boabom

Yemado Talks About Relaxation, Meditation, and Self-Defense Through Boabom

Episode 557 · · 48:40

In this episode, I’m joined by Yemado, a foremost teacher of Boabom in North America. Boabom is a Tibetan system that combines relaxation, meditation, and self-defense, offering a un...

Paul Millerd Talks About Good Work and the Pathless Path

Paul Millerd Talks About Good Work and the Pathless Path

Episode 556 · · 56:45

In this Flashback Friday episode, I reconnect with Paul Millerd to discuss his new book, Good Work: Reclaiming Your Inner Ambition. Paul reflects on life changes, including becoming ...

Patrick McAndrew Talks About Human-Centered Productivity and Inner Alignment

Patrick McAndrew Talks About Human-Centered Productivity and Inner Alignment

Episode 555 · · 43:00

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I’m joined by Patrick McAndrew, founder and CEO of HARA, an exclusive membership community designed for entrepreneurs and leaders seekin...

Srinivas Rao Talks About Creativity, AI, and Content Evolution

Srinivas Rao Talks About Creativity, AI, and Content Evolution

Episode 554 · · 34:16

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I’m joined by Srini Rao, host of The Unmistakable Creative podcast. Srini has always been at the forefront of blending creativity with p...

PM Talks S1E10: Pacing and Cadence

PM Talks S1E10: Pacing and Cadence

Episode 553 · · 48:57

In this latest episode of our monthly series, PM Talks, I sit down with my good friend Patrick Rhone to dive deep into the idea of finding the right pace in life and work. We explore...

David Allen Talks About Team Productivity and the Evolution of GTD

David Allen Talks About Team Productivity and the Evolution of GTD

Episode 552 · · 47:44

In this special Flashback Friday episode, I reconnect with David Allen, the creator of the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology, to discuss his latest book, Team: Getting Things Don...

Andrew J. Mason Talks About Podcasting and Productivity

Andrew J. Mason Talks About Podcasting and Productivity

Episode 551 · · 48:58

In this episode, I sit down with Andrew J. Mason, a veteran podcast producer and the host of The Pro Guide. Andrew has over 18 years of experience in producing and hosting audio and ...

Gretchen Rubin Talks About The Four Tendencies

Gretchen Rubin Talks About The Four Tendencies

Episode 550 · · 36:38

In this Flashback Friday episode, I'm excited to revisit my conversation with the insightful Gretchen Rubin, marking the 550th episode of A Productive Conversation! This conversation...

Tamsen Webster Talks About Lasting Change and the Power of Communication

Tamsen Webster Talks About Lasting Change and the Power of Communication

Episode 549 · · 36:27

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Tamsen Webster, renowned messaging strategist, keynote speaker, and author of the upcoming book, Say What They Can’t Unh...

Leo Babauta Talks About the Power of Slowing Down and Intentional Living

Leo Babauta Talks About the Power of Slowing Down and Intentional Living

Episode 548 · · 31:20

In this special Flashback Friday episode, I’m revisiting a conversation I had with my long-time friend and the founder of Zen Habits, Leo Babauta. This episode offers timeless insigh...

Kurtis Lee Thomas Talks About Breathwork Detox and Thriving in the Age of Anxiety

Kurtis Lee Thomas Talks About Breathwork Detox and Thriving in the Age of Anxiety

Episode 547 · · 37:35

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Kurtis Lee Thomas, author of Breathwork Detox: How to Thrive in the Age of Anxiety. Kurtis shares his powerful story of ...

Flashback Friday: John Zeratsky Talks About Designing Your Environment for Focus

Flashback Friday: John Zeratsky Talks About Designing Your Environment for Focus

Episode 546 · · 43:44

In this Flashback Friday episode of A Productive Conversation, I revisit my insightful discussion with John Zeratsky, co-author of Make Time. This conversation dives into practical t...

PM Talks S1E9: Importance

PM Talks S1E9: Importance

Episode 545 · · 39:27

In this latest episode of our monthly series, PM Talks, Patrick Rhone and I further explore the delicate balance between urgency and – more notably this time around – importance in o...

Flashback Friday: Jon Acuff Talks About Guaranteed Goals and the Power of Potential

Flashback Friday: Jon Acuff Talks About Guaranteed Goals and the Power of Potential

Episode 544 · · 48:14

In this Flashback Friday episode, I’m revisiting my conversation with the prolific and engaging Jon Acuff. When we originally spoke, Jon had just released his book All It Takes Is A ...

Pete Steinberg Talks About Leadership Shock and Overcoming Leadership Challenges

Pete Steinberg Talks About Leadership Shock and Overcoming Leadership Challenges

Episode 543 · · 38:22

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Pete Steinberg to explore a phenomenon affecting many leaders today—what Pete calls "leadership shock." Despite their be...

Carl Pullein Talks About Time Management and Productivity Strategies

Carl Pullein Talks About Time Management and Productivity Strategies

Episode 542 · · 58:26

In this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Carl Pullein back to discuss various time management and prioritization strategies. We dive into the Ivy Lee method, GTD (Getting Things Done...

Rebecca Zung Talks About Negotiating with Narcissists

Rebecca Zung Talks About Negotiating with Narcissists

Episode 541 · · 36:49

In this episode, I'm joined by Rebecca Zung, a negotiation expert specializing in dealing with high-conflict personalities, particularly narcissists. We explore strategies for handli...

PM Talks S1E8: Urgency

PM Talks S1E8: Urgency

Episode 540 · · 37:14

In this latest episode of our monthly series, PM Talks, I sit down once again with Patrick Rhone to delve into the intriguing relationship between urgency and importance in our daily...