Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship

Omar L. Harris with Core Spirit reminds you that talent doesn't blossom overnightEpisode 1123: Talent Doesn't Blossom Overnight by Omar L. Harris with Core Spirit on Committing to Improving Your SkillsCore Spirit’s mission is to help people find their path to personal freedom. They are a social platform aggregating diverse mediums of content, experts and practitioners, and online and offline events that bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and the modern world discoveries.The original post can be found here: https://corespirit.com/articles/talent-doesnt-blossom-overnight-t1qes5 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cal Newport shares some complicated career advice courtesy of Ira GlassEpisode 1122: The Pre-Med and Ira Glass: Complicated Career Advice from Compelling People by Cal NewportCal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004.In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work.His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive.The original post is located here: https://calnewport.com/the-pre-med-and-ira-glass-complicated-career-advice-from-compelling-people/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hilary Barnett with No Sidebar talks 8 things successful creative professionals doEpisode 1121: 8 Things Successful Creative Professionals Do by Hilary Barnett with No SidebarNo Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off–to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul.The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/creative-professionals/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Landrum with Dig to Fly talks about how to improve your focus at workEpisode 1120: 6 Ways to Improve Your Focus at Work by Sarah Landrum with Dig to Fly on How to Be a Better EmployeeKarl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He grew up in a little town in Pennsylvania called Pipersiville. He moved to Austin, TX in this mid twenties and now he is living in San Antonio with his wife and two boys. If you enjoy his writing, he encourages you to reach out to him at DigToFly.com. He wants to hear about how you've learned to grow from your own struggles. When his father passed it was focusing on gratitude that helped him get through one of the most difficult times in his life. It taught him the importance of bringing gratitude to every single situation. Whether it's a difficult situation like his father's death or amazing one like drinking ice cold tea by the river with his son. That's why he wants to bring more gratitude into the workplace. His work inside a fortune 500 company that regularly ranks in top 10 for best place to work has shown him the importance of gratitude and how it increases productivity and communication. If you want to learn more just go to DigToFly.com. He is also a big fan of traveling, meditation, Yoga, hikes in lush terrain and his family.The original post is located here: https://digtofly.com/6-ways-to-improve-your-focus-at-work/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica of The Fioneers talks about how she'd approach life differently after a layoff. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1119: [Part 2] Life After a Layoff: What I’d Do Differently by Jessica of The Fioneers on Mindset Tips For When You're Between JobsJess and Corey started The Pioneers as a way to track their journey to financial independence. If there’s anything they have learned so far, it’s that Financial independence has many definitions. They choose to think of financial independence as:The point at which their assets produce enough sustainable income to cover their living expenses.This is not just about the money, but more importantly, about the freedom that comes with it.The name “The Fioneers” comes from a combination of: Financial Independence (FI) + Pioneers.They think the name fits well with their deep-rooted love of adventure. It’s also a constant reminder to enjoy the journey. The original post is located here: https://thefioneers.com/what-to-do-when-laid-off/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica of The Fioneers talks about how she'd approach life differently after a layoff. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1118: [Part 1] Life After a Layoff: What I’d Do Differently by Jessica of The Fioneers on Mindset Tips For When You're Between JobsJess and Corey started The Pioneers as a way to track their journey to financial independence. If there’s anything they have learned so far, it’s that Financial independence has many definitions. They choose to think of financial independence as:The point at which their assets produce enough sustainable income to cover their living expenses.This is not just about the money, but more importantly, about the freedom that comes with it.The name “The Fioneers” comes from a combination of: Financial Independence (FI) + Pioneers.They think the name fits well with their deep-rooted love of adventure. It’s also a constant reminder to enjoy the journey. The original post is located here: https://thefioneers.com/what-to-do-when-laid-off/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniella of I Like to Dabble talks about how to choose the right name for your small businessEpisode 1117: How to Choose the Right Name for Your Small Business by Daniella of I Like to Dabble on First Steps as an EntrepreneurDaniella is a software engineer and sidepreneur who has gone from 0 to 12 income streams in 4 years, paid off over $40k of debt in the process, and moved 2100 miles cross country with her wife Alexandra to live in their dream location. Prior to that, she was going through back-to-back layoffs, had no savings, and was living paycheck to paycheck.  Now, she teaches thousands of others how to start and grow their own side hustles and businesses, get their money right, find remote work that aligns with what they really want to do, and live their best life. The original post is located here: https://iliketodabble.com/small-business-name/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Benjamin Hardy talks about how to succeed with people according to the most connected man in business.Episode 1116: How To Succeed With People According To The Most Connected Man In Business by Benjamin HardyBenjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantrepreneurs" and actual entrepreneurs. He lives in Clemson, South Carolina with his wife and they are the foster parents of 3 children.The original post is located here: https://medium.com/@benjaminhardy/theres-only-one-way-to-truly-succeed-and-surprisingly-few-people-get-it-23ac5214c8b6 Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro talks about having a value focusEpisode 1115: Having a Value Focus by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro on How to Do Your Best WorkLaura Stack, MBA, CSP, CPAE is an award-winning keynote speaker, bestselling author, and noted authority on employee and team productivity. She is the president of The Productivity Pro, Inc., a company dedicated to helping leaders increase workplace performance in high-stress environments. Stack has authored eight books, including FASTER TOGETHER: Accelerating Your Team's Productivity (Berrett-Koehler 2018). She is a past president of the National Speakers Association, and a member of its exclusive Speaker Hall of Fame (with fewer than 175 members worldwide.) Stack's clients include Cisco Systems, Wal-Mart, and Bank of America, and she has been featured on the CBS Early Show and CNN, and in the New York Times.The original post is located here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2007/09/having-a-value-focus/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amber Waugaman, a leadership development expert, discusses the 5 key roles that leaders play and the importance of providing training and ongoing development. She emphasizes the need for understanding individual motivations and using factors like vulnerability, honesty, caring, and listening to foster employee motivation. The podcast also explores the negative consequences of passive leadership and highlights the benefits of using NetSuite for streamlining business processes and enhancing decision-making.