Optimal Work Daily, presented by the experienced narrator Dan, is a podcast that focuses on enhancing productivity, creativity, and work-life balance. Dan provides clear and engaging narration of thought-provoking articles from leading experts in the fields of work, career development, productivity, and entrepreneurship. Optimal Work Daily is an ideal resource for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to maximize their potential in the workplace. The podcast's diverse range of top ...
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1791: Leaders: In the Case of Employee Layoffs Break Glass by Dr. Benjamin Ritter of Live For Yourself Consulting
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7:22Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1791: Dr. Benjamin Ritter explores how leaders can navigate the difficult terrain of employee layoffs with empathy, clarity, and integrity. He outlines a human-centered approach to communicatio…
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1790: 11 Factors That Can Measure Your Company’s Inclusive Culture by Heston Lubiano with Money Mini Blog
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11:42Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1790: Heston Lubiano explains practical ways to assess how inclusive your workplace really is, using measurable indicators like employee surveys, diversity data, and retention rates. He emphasi…
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1789: 7 Steps To Maximize Your Success As A Leader by Christine Comaford of Smart Tribes Institute
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9:07Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1789: Christine Comaford outlines a proven seven-step framework for leaders to consistently achieve exceptional results while fostering trust, motivation, and accountability within their teams.…
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1788: How to Make Innovative Ideas a Natural Process in Your Career by Judah Pollack with Dig To Fly
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9:30Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1788: Judah Pollack explains how to transform innovative thinking into a natural habit by shifting your mindset, practicing curiosity, and embracing experimentation. By noticing patterns, askin…
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1787: How to Conduct Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly Reviews by Laura Stack of The Productivity Pro
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10:25Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1787: Laura Stack shares a practical system for aligning your daily actions with your long-term goals through structured weekly, monthly, and yearly reviews. She explains how to use these check…
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1786: Why Blogging is the Best Side Hustle by Jen Hayes on Part-Time Income Producing Entrepreneurial Ventures
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7:31Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1786: Jen Hayes explains why blogging stands out as a flexible, low-cost, and highly scalable side hustle that can adapt to any lifestyle. She highlights how blogging offers creative freedom, l…
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1785: This Hiring Mistake Could Be Costing Your Marketing Department Millions by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important
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7:21Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1785: Margo Aaron uses a chance encounter with an apathetic Starbucks barista to show how employee disengagement can quietly sabotage even the most admired brands. She explains that half of a b…
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1784: How to Turn Anxiety Into Opportunity with Business Networking AND The Intersection of Ideals with A Product Development Strategy
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8:53Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1784: Michael Mehlberg reveals how reframing anxiety can transform it into a powerful asset for building meaningful business connections, while aligning personal ideals with strategic product d…
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1783: 6 Ways to Make Rejection Suck Less by Stephen Warley of Life Skills That Matter on Building Resilience and Self-Trust
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9:03Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1783: Stephen Warley unpacks the emotional sting of rejection and offers a mindset shift that transforms it into a tool for personal growth. Learn how to embrace discomfort, reduce the fear of …
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1782: [Part 2] The Philosophy of Great Customer Service by Derek Sivers on Obligation Overload and Work Goals
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8:15Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1782: Derek Sivers explores how saying “yes” to everything can dilute our time and energy, advocating instead for a powerful filter: if it’s not a “hell yes,” it’s a “no.” This mindset frees us…
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1781: [Part 1] The Philosophy of Great Customer Service by Derek Sivers on Career Growth and Building Resilience
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9:40Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1781: Derek Sivers unpacks why doing something unconventional, even if it feels wrong or counterintuitive, is often the key to growth. By embracing the discomfort of going against your instinct…
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1780: How to Increase Sales: 10 Effective Closing Requirements by Brian Tracy on Workplace Communication
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1779: Conver-Speaking AND Be Heard by Michael Piperno on How to Communicate with Confidence
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1778: Edit Your Life, Part 4: Your Work Space by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Clarity, Focus and Productivity
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9:40Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1778: Leo Babauta shares practical, calming strategies for transforming your work space into a minimalist, distraction-free zone that supports focus and clarity. By rethinking what truly belong…
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1777: Spam: How To Not End Up In Spam by Chalene Johnson on Email Marketing Advice
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8:03Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1777: Chalene Johnson breaks down the often-misunderstood line between email marketing and spam, revealing why your well-intentioned emails might be landing in junk folders or worse, getting re…
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1776: Impossible Invitations by Steve Pavlina on Powerful Transformation and Personal Growth
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1775: [Part 2] Mentorship And The Monster Under The Bed by Mike Smerklo on How to Accelerate Career Growth
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8:43Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1775: Mike Smerklo explores how our inner fears, what he calls the “monsters under the bed,” can sabotage our potential, especially when we don’t have mentors to guide us. By revealing his pers…
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