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The Greg McKeown Podcast
The Greg McKeown Podcast
Greg McKeown

Design a life that really matters. I’m your host, Greg McKeown, author of New York Times bestsellers "Effortless" and "Essentialism" and I’m... more

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Episodes

350. Discovering Personal Agency Through the Panic Proof Protocol with Dr. Nicole Cain

Dr. Nicole Cain is a respected authority in psychiatry, clinical psychology, and naturopathy, with extensive experience in both mental and... more

18 Nov 2024 · 55 minutes
349. Toxic Productivity with Israa Nasir

Israa Nasir is a distinguished author and therapist known for her work on mental health and productivity. She is the... more

11 Nov 2024 · 51 minutes
348. Family History and the Search for Meaning with Stephen Riggio

Stephen Riggio is a visionary leader and former CEO of Barnes & Noble, where he played a crucial role in... more

04 Nov 2024 · 50 minutes
347. Unlocking AI's Potential with Jeremy Utley, David McRaney, and Henrik Werdelin (Part 2)

About the Guests: Jeremy Utley: A notable faculty member at Stanford University's D School and author of "Idea Flow: The Only... more

31 Oct 2024 · 34 minutes
346. Unlocking AI's Potential with Jeremy Utley, David McRaney, and Henrik Werdelin (Part 1)

About the Guests: Jeremy Utley: A notable faculty member at Stanford University's D School and author of "Idea Flow: The Only... more

29 Oct 2024 · 42 minutes
345. This is Strategy with Seth Godin (Part 2)

Seth Godin is a renowned author, entrepreneur, and thought leader in marketing and business. With over 20 published books, including... more

24 Oct 2024 · 29 minutes
344. This is Strategy with Seth Godin (Part 1)

Seth Godin is a renowned author, entrepreneur, and thought leader in marketing and business. With over 20 published books, including... more

22 Oct 2024 · 34 minutes
343. 10 Years of Essentialism

Episode Summary: In this solo episode, Greg marks the tenth anniversary of his influential book "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less."... more

17 Oct 2024 · 12 minutes
342. How Limits Make You Limitless (Replay)

Have you ever felt like you have the ability to make a greater contribution to your work, your family, or... more

15 Oct 2024 · 35 minutes
341. Machine Living: Operating System for Your Life with Rob Dyrdek (Part 2)

Have you ever had the sense that you had greater potential than your current life requires or even allows you... more

10 Oct 2024 · 51 minutes
340. Systems You Need to 10X with Rob Dyrdek (Part 1) (Replay)

Robert Stanley Dyrdek is many things. He's an entrepreneur, actor, producer, reality TV personality, and former professional skateboarder. He's possibly... more

08 Oct 2024 · 52 minutes
339. Navigating Ethics in Afghan Journalism with Saad Mohseni (Part 2)

Saad Mohseni, the visionary co-founder and executive officer of Moby Group, shares his remarkable journey from London to Kabul in... more

03 Oct 2024 · 38 minutes
338. Navigating Ethics in Afghan Journalism with Saad Mohseni (Part 1)

Saad Mohseni, the visionary co-founder and executive officer of Moby Group, shares his remarkable journey from London to Kabul in... more

01 Oct 2024 · 28 minutes
337. Why Polarization is a Bigger Threat than You Think with Tim Shriver (Part 2)

Tim Shriver is an acclaimed advocate for individuals with intellectual disabilities, serving as the chairman of the Special Olympics. He... more

26 Sep 2024 · 38 minutes
336. Why Polarization is a Bigger Threat than You Think with Tim Shriver (Part 1)

Tim Shriver is an acclaimed advocate for individuals with intellectual disabilities, serving as the chairman of the Special Olympics. He... more

24 Sep 2024 · 37 minutes
335. Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership with The Clark Family (Part 2)

About the Guests: Kim Clark: Former Dean of Harvard Business School and President of BYU Idaho. He has an extensive career... more

19 Sep 2024 · 35 minutes
334. Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership with The Clark Family (Part 1)

About the Guests: Kim Clark: Former Dean of Harvard Business School and President of BYU Idaho. He has an extensive career... more

17 Sep 2024 · 35 minutes
333. Inside the Trump Administration with Wilbur Ross (Part 2)

Wilbur Ross is a prominent figure in global finance with over half a century of experience in investment banking and... more

12 Sep 2024 · 33 minutes
332. Inside the Trump Administration with Wilbur Ross (Part 1)

Wilbur Ross is a prominent figure in global finance with over half a century of experience in investment banking and... more

10 Sep 2024 · 42 minutes
331. You Only Die Once: The Ultimate Guide to a Life with No Regrets with Jodi Wellman (Part 2)

About the Guest: Jodi Wellman is the author of You Only Die Once, a book that approaches the topic of living... more

05 Sep 2024 · 34 minutes
330. You Only Die Once: The Ultimate Guide to a Life with No Regrets with Jodi Wellman (Part 1)

About the Guest: Jodi Wellman is the author of You Only Die Once, a book that approaches the topic of living... more

03 Sep 2024 · 31 minutes
329. Hyperefficient with Dr. Mithu Storoni (Part 2)

About the Guest: Dr. Mithu Storoni is a University of Cambridge-trained physician, neuroscience researcher, and ophthalmic surgeon. Renowned for her expertise... more

29 Aug 2024 · 32 minutes
328. Hyperefficient with Dr. Mithu Storoni (Part 1)

About the Guest: Dr. Mithu Storoni is a University of Cambridge-trained physician, neuroscience researcher, and ophthalmic surgeon. Renowned for her expertise... more

27 Aug 2024 · 33 minutes
327. How to Maximize Your Legacy: Insights from Marshall Goldsmith (Part 2)

About the Guest: Marshall Goldsmith is the world-renowned leadership thinker and executive coach recognized as the only two-time Thinkers 50 #1... more

22 Aug 2024 · 31 minutes
326. How to Maximize Your Legacy: Insights from Marshall Goldsmith (Part 1)

About the Guest: Marshall Goldsmith is the world-renowned leadership thinker and executive coach recognized as the only two-time Thinkers 50 #1... more

20 Aug 2024 · 36 minutes
325. The Strength of Weak Ties (Replay)

Join me as I uncover the surprising power of weak ties, a concept coined by sociologist Mark S. Granovetter, which... more

15 Aug 2024 · 17 minutes
324. Designing a Day that Really Matters (Replay)

What's the most important thing you need to do today? Today I will share a powerful story or two, something... more

13 Aug 2024 · 29 minutes
323. Humans Weren't Designed For This (Replay)

Have you ever set a New Year's resolution to get healthier? It's an annual tradition to sign up for gym... more

08 Aug 2024 · 29 minutes
322. A Tale of Two Billionaires (Replay)

Have you ever wondered how America's wealthiest families manage their fortunes across generations? A lot of people think it's all... more

06 Aug 2024 · 19 minutes
321. Curiosity Is a Discipline (Replay)

Have you ever wondered why some people always seem to have a hunger for knowledge and new experiences? Many people... more

01 Aug 2024 · 15 minutes
320. Choose Purpose Over Position (Replay)

Episode Summary: Greg shares a captivating story from his experience at Disneyland to illustrate the importance of looking beyond positions to... more

30 Jul 2024 · 29 minutes
319. Design a Personalized Essential Daily Routine With the Help of AI (Replay)

What if you could design a personalized essentialist daily routine in seconds? This is part three of a multi-part series... more

25 Jul 2024 · 17 minutes
318. The 1-2-3 Method (Replay)

Do you ever feel that your life is becoming more and more reactive? Even where you get good things done... more

23 Jul 2024 · 15 minutes
317. Good Power: How Ginni Rometty Redefined Leadership and Influence (Part 2)

About the Guest: Ginni Rometty is the former Chairman and CEO of IBM, where she led one of the most significant... more

18 Jul 2024 · 46 minutes
316. Good Power: How Ginni Rometty Redefined Leadership and Influence (Part 1)

About the Guest: Ginni Rometty is the former Chairman and CEO of IBM, where she led one of the most significant... more

16 Jul 2024 · 44 minutes
315. The Art of Meaningful Relationships (Fewer But Deeper Series: Part 4) (Replay)

Join me as we ponder the turning of the calendar to 2024, a time for introspection and goal-setting. But this... more

11 Jul 2024 · 25 minutes
314. The Formative Power of Attachment (Fewer But Deeper Series: Part 3) (Replay)

Join me as I explore the transformative power of building deep, meaningful connections in our lives, especially poignant in an... more

09 Jul 2024 · 29 minutes
313. Bringing Relationships into Focus (Fewer But Deeper Series: Part 2) (Replay)

Join me on the journey to enrich your relationships, focusing on quality rather than quantity. In this episode I explore... more

04 Jul 2024 · 26 minutes
312. The Paradox of Connectivity (Fewer But Deeper Series: Part 1) (Replay)

Have you ever stopped to consider the depth of your connections in a world where the number of friends you... more

02 Jul 2024 · 31 minutes
311. Essential Trade-offs and Saying Yes with Sam Bridgstock (Part 2)

About the Guest: Sam Bridgstock grew up on Mount Pleasant Farm in North Yorkshire, England, where he developed a deep connection... more

27 Jun 2024 · 27 minutes
310. Essential Trade-offs and Saying Yes with Sam Bridgstock (Part 1)

About the Guest: Sam Bridgstock grew up on Mount Pleasant Farm in North Yorkshire, England, where he developed a deep connection... more

25 Jun 2024 · 39 minutes
309. The Hidden Power of Opting Out from Technology with Erin Loechner (Part 2)

About the Guest: Erin Loechner is the founder of the Opt Out Family, a global movement advocating for a tech-free lifestyle.... more

20 Jun 2024 · 35 minutes
308. The Hidden Power of Opting Out from Technology with Erin Loechner (Part 1)

About the Guest: Erin Loechner is the founder of the Opt Out Family, a global movement advocating for a tech-free lifestyle.... more

18 Jun 2024 · 38 minutes
307. The Power of Radical Kindness in Modern Leadership: A Conversation with James Rhee (Part 2)

About the Guest: James Rhee is the CEO, educator, and acclaimed author of "Red Helicopter: A Parable for Our Times." He... more

13 Jun 2024 · 35 minutes
306. The Power of Radical Kindness in Modern Leadership: A Conversation with James Rhee (Part 1)

About the Guest: James Rhee is the CEO, educator, and acclaimed author of "Red Helicopter: A Parable for Our Times." He... more

11 Jun 2024 · 40 minutes
305. Living Life in Crescendo: Lessons from Matt Gutman's Journey (Part 2)

About the Guest: Matt Gutman is the ABC News Chief National Correspondent whose career and personal journey have captivated millions. With... more

06 Jun 2024 · 35 minutes
304. Living Life in Crescendo: Lessons from Matt Gutman's Journey (Part 1)

About the Guest: Matt Gutman is the ABC News Chief National Correspondent whose career and personal journey have captivated millions. With... more

04 Jun 2024 · 35 minutes
303. Rethinking Purpose with Ken Coleman (Replay)

Do you ever feel like you want to make a more meaningful contribution but you’re not sure how? Or maybe you... more

30 May 2024 · 25 minutes
302. The Energy Clock with Molly Fletcher (Replay)

When you get clear on what really matters in your life, everything else starts to fall into place.  You make decisions... more

28 May 2024 · 42 minutes
301. Greg on The Genius of Routine (Replay)

One of the most significant setbacks of the last few years has been the dismantling of many of our boundaries... more

23 May 2024 · 31 minutes
300. Carey Nieuwhof on Getting Time, Energy, and Priorities in Your Favor (Replay)

Leadership expert and pastor Carey Nieuwhof (author, At Your Best) joins Greg to talk about leadership and designing a life... more

21 May 2024 · 31 minutes
299. From Problem Solving to Problem Finding (Part 1, Replay)

Have you ever been so busy addressing peripheral issues but have that sinking feeling that the real core of the... more

16 May 2024 · 24 minutes
298. The Power of Persistence with Ryan Kugler (Part 2)

About the Guest: Ryan Kugler is an embodiment of passion turned into a successful career. Starting his journey with a stark... more

14 May 2024 · 25 minutes
297. The Power of Persistence with Ryan Kugler (Part 1)

About the Guest: Ryan Kugler is an embodiment of passion turned into a successful career. Starting his journey with a stark... more

09 May 2024 · 38 minutes
296. The Power of Mindset with Dr. Josh Axe (Part 2)

Dr. Josh Axe is a certified doctor of natural medicine and a clinical nutritionist. He is passionate about helping people... more

07 May 2024 · 38 minutes
295. The Power of Mindset with Dr. Josh Axe (Part 1)

Dr. Josh Axe is a certified doctor of natural medicine and a clinical nutritionist. He is passionate about helping people... more

02 May 2024 · 37 minutes
294. Mastering Personal Productivity: Lessons from an Executive Advisor at Google with Laura Martin (Part 2)

About the Guest: Laura Martin is the Executive Productivity Advisor at Google and the author of the book, Uptime: A Practical... more

30 Apr 2024 · 39 minutes
293. Mastering Personal Productivity: Lessons from an Executive Advisor at Google with Laura Martin (Part 1)

About the Guest: Laura Martin is the Executive Productivity Advisor at Google and the author of the book, Uptime: A Practical... more

25 Apr 2024 · 42 minutes
292. Crafting Authentic Connections with Topaz Adizes (Part 2)

Join me as I continue my enriching dialogue with Emmy Award-winning creator Topaz Adizes. Together, we explore the profound art... more

23 Apr 2024 · 49 minutes
291. Crafting Authentic Connections with Topaz Adizes (Part 1)

Join me and the visionary Topaz Adizes, as we explore the profound influence of intentionality in crafting sacred spaces within... more

18 Apr 2024 · 33 minutes
290. Million Dollar Weekend with Noah Kagan and Taylor Wallace (Part 2)

About the Guests: Noah Kagan is an accomplished entrepreneur, the founder, and CEO of AppSumo, a company aimed at enabling entrepreneurs... more

16 Apr 2024 · 40 minutes
289. Million Dollar Weekend with Noah Kagan and Taylor Wallace (Part 1)

About the Guest: Noah Kagan is the trailblazing entrepreneur and marketing guru best known as the Chief Sumo at AppSumo.com, a... more

11 Apr 2024 · 43 minutes
288. Life Ignition Tools with Jeff Karp (Part 2)

Join us as we explore the transformative journey of lifelong learning, where the pursuit of knowledge reshapes our very being.... more

09 Apr 2024 · 44 minutes
287. Life Ignition Tools with Jeff Karp (Part 1)

Join me as we welcome the exceptional Jeff Karp, a Harvard Medical School professor and MIT bioengineer, to share his... more

04 Apr 2024 · 49 minutes
286. Daring to Ask with Jeff Wetzler (Part 2)

Join me as I continue my fascinating dialogue with Jeff Wetzler, author of "Ask," where we unravel the art of... more

02 Apr 2024 · 41 minutes
285. Daring to Ask with Jeff Wetzler (Part 1)

Join me on a journey through the landscape of communication, as we explore the transformative power of asking the right... more

28 Mar 2024 · 47 minutes
284. The Art of Subtraction with Leidy Klotz (Part 2)

Join me as we continue to embrace the concept of 'less but better' with my guest Leidy Klotz, an adept... more

26 Mar 2024 · 30 minutes
283. The Art of Subtraction with Leidy Klotz (Part 1)

Join me and behavioral science pioneer Leidy Klotz as we uncover the untapped potential of subtraction in our everyday lives.... more

21 Mar 2024 · 37 minutes
282. What's Essential: Deep Listening with Dean Helen Williamson (Replay)

I interview Dr. Dean Helen Williams, Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology. In an upfront and candid conversation,... more

19 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
281. What's Essential: The Disciplined Pursuit of Home with Drew & Linda Scott (Replay)

Drew and Linda Scott go into detail on their vastly different upbringings, and how their parents and families have molded... more

14 Mar 2024 · 52 minutes
280. What's Essential: The Power of Systems with Rob Dyrdek (Replay)

This week I’m talking with my friend, entrepreneur, and television star Rob Dyrdek. Every time I speak with Rob, I leave... more

12 Mar 2024 · 49 minutes
279. Strength in Belonging with Sue Johnson (Part 2)

Listen in as we explore the essence of secure attachment, discussing how it transcends mere communication skills and reduces defensiveness... more

07 Mar 2024 · 57 minutes
278. Strength in Belonging with Sue Johnson (Part 1)

Join us as we unravel the mysteries of love and attachment with the extraordinary Dr. Sue Johnson, a beacon in... more

05 Mar 2024 · 38 minutes
277. Think Remarkable with Guy Kawasaki (Part 2)

Listen in as we unpack the complex fabric of leadership, where the line between being a genius and a genius... more

29 Feb 2024 · 33 minutes
276. Think Remarkable with Guy Kawasaki (Part 1)

Join me for an exhilarating journey with the iconic Guy Kawasaki, whose storied career takes us from the early days... more

27 Feb 2024 · 41 minutes
275. Supercommunicators with Charles Duhigg

Join me for an enlightening conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author, Charles Duhigg, as we unravel the mysteries of... more

22 Feb 2024 · 46 minutes
274. Cultivating Mindful Relationships and Creative Growth with Leo Babauta (Part 2)

Listen in as Leo Babauta, renowned author, blogger, and creator of Zen Habits, joins us to share his compelling journey... more

20 Feb 2024 · 39 minutes
273. Cultivating Mindful Relationships and Creative Growth with Leo Babauta (Part 1)

Join me for a thought-provoking journey with the incredible Leo Babauta, a champion of mindfulness and minimalism, as we discuss... more

15 Feb 2024 · 42 minutes
272. The Invincible Power of Choosing to Choose

Join me on a thought-provoking journey where we explore the power of choice and the profound tranquility of inner solitude.... more

13 Feb 2024 · 24 minutes
271. The Power of True Connection with Erik Newton

Erik lost his wife, Aubrie, to cancer. It was a tragic loss that has left a hole in his life... more

08 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
270. Essential Happiness with Mo Gawdat (Part 2)

Join me as I continue my enriching conversation with Mo Gawdat, the former chief business officer at Google X and... more

06 Feb 2024 · 51 minutes
269. Essential Happiness with Mo Gawdat (Part 1)

Join me as I embark on a thoughtful journey with the remarkable Mo Gawdat, former Google X executive and the... more

01 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
268. What's Essential: David Allen on Getting the Right Things Done (Replay)

David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, discusses the practical ways and key specifics to immediately begin the journey of... more

30 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
267. Grit and Growth with Brian Murphy (Part 2)

Join me for a captivating journey with Brian Murphy, the visionary behind ReliaQuest, as we unravel the transformation from a... more

25 Jan 2024 · 43 minutes
266. The Strength of Weak Ties

Join me as I uncover the surprising power of weak ties, a concept coined by sociologist Mark S. Granovetter, which... more

23 Jan 2024 · 16 minutes
265. Grit and Growth with Brian Murphy (Part 1)

Join me as I welcome the remarkable Brian Murphy, the founder and CEO of cybersecurity giant Reliaquest, to share his... more

18 Jan 2024 · 37 minutes
264. Family, Trauma, and Hope with Jennie Allen (Part 2)

Join us for part 2 of my conversation with Jennie Allen as we unpack the complexities of our emotional responses... more

16 Jan 2024 · 38 minutes
263. Family, Trauma, and Hope with Jennie Allen (Part 1)

Join us on this enlightening journey with the remarkable Jennie Allen, a spiritual trailblazer and best-selling author who returns to... more

11 Jan 2024 · 40 minutes
262. The Art of Meaningful Relationships (Fewer But Deeper Series: Part 4)

Join me as we ponder the turning of the calendar to 2024, a time for introspection and goal-setting. But this... more

09 Jan 2024 · 23 minutes
261. Greg Wells on Optimizing Your Life with Deliberate Recovery (Replay)

Performance physiologist and wellness advocate Greg Wells, Ph.D. (author, Rest Refocus Recharge) shares his insights on the importance of proper... more

04 Jan 2024 · 36 minutes
260. Q&A on The Power Of Small Wins (Replay)

If your life is anything like mine, you probably have far more problems than you can solve in one day.... more

02 Jan 2024 · 44 minutes
259. Simon Sinek on The Power Of Finding Your Why (Replay)

It’s not only important to identify what’s essential in your life, but you must also know why it matters. Join me as I... more

28 Dec 2023 · 38 minutes
258. The 85% Rule (Replay)

Have you ever wondered why we can't fix burnout culture with a wellness app? What if doing less was actually... more

26 Dec 2023 · 22 minutes
257. Purpose with Samuel Wilkinson (Part 2)

Join me as I continue my fascinating conversation with Yale professor Samuel Wilkinson, author of the thought-provoking book "Purpose: What... more

21 Dec 2023 · 34 minutes
256. The Formative Power of Attachment (Fewer But Deeper Series: Part 3)

Join me as I explore the transformative power of building deep, meaningful connections in our lives, especially poignant in an... more

19 Dec 2023 · 27 minutes
255. Purpose with Samuel Wilkinson (Part 1)

When medical student turned author, Samuel Wilkinson, challenged the common misconception of evolution suggesting a purposeless existence, it sparked a... more

14 Dec 2023 · 36 minutes
254. Bringing Relationships into Focus (Fewer But Deeper Series: Part 2)

Join me on the journey to enrich your relationships, focusing on quality rather than quantity. In this episode I explore... more

12 Dec 2023 · 24 minutes
253. Clear Thinking with Shane Parrish (Part 2)

In Part 2 of our conversation with Shane Parrish, founder of Farnam Street and author of "Clear Thinking," you'll discover... more

07 Dec 2023 · 33 minutes
252. The Paradox of Connectivity (Fewer But Deeper Series: Part 1)

Have you ever stopped to consider the depth of your connections in a world where the number of friends you... more

05 Dec 2023 · 29 minutes
251. Clear Thinking with Shane Parrish (Part 1)

Join me for an enriching conversation with Shane Parrish, the brain behind Farnam Street and author of "Clear Thinking". Hear... more

30 Nov 2023 · 32 minutes
250. Higher Contribution for Large-Scale Change with Dr. Rajiv Shah (Part 2)

Welcome back to part two of my conversation with Dr. Shah. Dr. Shah is the president of the Rockefeller Foundation.... more

28 Nov 2023 · 41 minutes
249. Understanding the Trap of Negative Leverage (10X Series: Part 5)

In this episode, I explore the hidden trap of negative leverage and how it silently drains our resources and energy.... more

23 Nov 2023 · 16 minutes
248. Higher Contribution for Large-Scale Change with Dr. Rajiv Shah (Part 1)

Have you ever wanted to make a higher contribution, a big impact in the world, but felt perhaps a little... more

16 Nov 2023 · 36 minutes
247. One-Time Decisions (10X Series: Part 4)

Many of us have been told that if we are good at making decisions, we're good at everything, but this... more

14 Nov 2023 · 18 minutes
246. Experience Vs. Expertise with Eduardo Briceño (Part 2)

Welcome to part two of my conversation with Eduardo Briceño. Eduardo is among other things, the author of The Performance... more

09 Nov 2023 · 28 minutes
245. The Power of Unique Knowledge (10X Series: Part 3)

Many of us have heard that knowledge is power, but I think that's wrong. What has the most value is... more

07 Nov 2023 · 13 minutes
244. Experience Vs. Expertise with Eduardo Briceño (Part 1)

Over the years one of the things I have learned is that if we only focus on performing, our performance... more

02 Nov 2023 · 32 minutes
243. The Best of What Others Know (10X Series: Part 2)

Have you ever wanted to make a higher contribution in your life to be able to get better results, even... more

31 Oct 2023 · 18 minutes
242. Strategic Quotients with Rich Horwath (Part 2)

In this part two of my interview with Rich Horwath, we dig into how Rich spent years providing strategic planning,... more

26 Oct 2023 · 29 minutes
241. The Lever You Need to Break Through (10X Series: Part 1)

Have you ever been trapped by reactively doing things that just get results one time today? That just get you... more

24 Oct 2023 · 18 minutes
240. Strategic Quotients with Rich Horwath (Part 1)

Have you ever felt an intuitive insight pull you towards a particular direction? Have you ever had an experience that... more

19 Oct 2023 · 30 minutes
239. The Relentless Elimination of Noise (Part 4)

This is part four in a multi-part series about the relentless elimination of noise. Have you noticed that the noise... more

17 Oct 2023 · 14 minutes
238. Understanding Generational Trends in Today's Society with Mauro Guillén (Part 2)

This episode is part two of my conversation with Dr. Mauro Guillén, a Spanish-American sociologist, political economist, and management educator.... more

12 Oct 2023 · 28 minutes
237. The Relentless Elimination of Noise (Part 3)

This is part three in a multi-part series about the relentless elimination of noise. Have you noticed the change in... more

10 Oct 2023 · 19 minutes
236. Understanding Generational Trends in Today's Society with Mauro Guillén (Part 1)

This episode is part one of my conversation with Dr. Mauro Guillén, a Spanish-American sociologist, political economist, and management educator.... more

05 Oct 2023 · 29 minutes
235. The Relentless Elimination of Noise (Part 2)

When was the last time that you were having a conversation with someone only to look up and find that... more

03 Oct 2023 · 19 minutes
234. 10 Years of Creativity, Inc. with Ed Catmull (Part 2)

Have you ever wondered what kind of communication is necessary in order to be able to break through to the... more

28 Sep 2023 · 34 minutes
233. The Relentless Elimination of Noise

Have you ever felt bombarded by the amount of noise there is in the world today? I don't mean literal... more

26 Sep 2023 · 18 minutes
232. 10 Years of Creativity, Inc. with Ed Catmull (Part 1)

In today's episode, I have the absolute honor of having a conversation with Ed Catmull. He's the co-founder of Pixar.... more

21 Sep 2023 · 45 minutes
231. The Disciplined Pursuit of Doing Nothing (Replay)

Welcome to the Greg McKeown podcast. Today's episode is a replay of one of his most popular episodes, The Disciplined... more

19 Sep 2023 · 23 minutes
230. Entering the World of Another with Nate Walkingshaw (Part 2)

Have you discovered the ultimate superpower in every context for unlocking human potential? That is what we're going to be... more

14 Sep 2023 · 30 minutes
229. The Most Important Question in Any Language (Replay)

Welcome to the Greg McKeown podcast. Today's episode is a replay of one of his most popular episodes, The Most... more

12 Sep 2023 · 19 minutes
228. Entering the World of Another with Nate Walkingshaw (Part 1)

Have you ever had an experience where you were able to get out of your head and into the head... more

07 Sep 2023 · 38 minutes
227. The Vasa – Define Your Done (Replay)

Welcome to the Greg McKeown podcast. Today's episode is a replay of one of his most popular episodes, The Vasa... more

05 Sep 2023 · 20 minutes
226. The Finitude of Life with Oliver Burkeman (Part 2)

Welcome to part two of my conversation with Oliver Burkeman. He wrote a great, big successful column for The Guardian... more

31 Aug 2023 · 27 minutes
225. The 1-2-3 Method

Do you ever feel that your life is becoming more and more reactive? Even where you get good things done... more

29 Aug 2023 · 13 minutes
224. The Finitude of Life with Oliver Burkeman (Part 1)

Have you ever felt frustrated by the endless pursuit of efficiency? Have you ever felt that there was more to... more

24 Aug 2023 · 35 minutes
223. What Would You Do With an Extra Day Each Week? (Replay)

Welcome to the Greg McKeown podcast. Today's episode is a replay of one of his most popular episodes, What Would... more

22 Aug 2023 · 18 minutes
222. From Geek to Genius with Ron Johnson and Jeremy Utley (Part 2)

Today is part two of the conversation with Ron Johnson, formerly the Senior Vice President at Apple. He was the... more

17 Aug 2023 · 31 minutes
221. A Tale of Two Billionaires

Have you ever wondered how America's wealthiest families manage their fortunes across generations? A lot of people think it's all... more

15 Aug 2023 · 17 minutes
220. From Geek to Genius with Ron Johnson and Jeremy Utley (Part 1)

Have you ever met someone who made a disproportionate impression upon you? You didn't have conventional conversations with them. Instead,... more

10 Aug 2023 · 33 minutes
219. Curiosity Is a Discipline

Have you ever wondered why some people always seem to have a hunger for knowledge and new experiences? Many people... more

08 Aug 2023 · 13 minutes
218. The Timeless Quest for Success with Hitendra Wadhwa

How do we connect with our inner voice amidst the noise of modern life? What is the relationship between inner... more

03 Aug 2023 · 59 minutes
217. Design a Personalized Essential Daily Routine With the Help of AI

What if you could design a personalized essentialist daily routine in seconds? This is part three of a multi-part series... more

01 Aug 2023 · 17 minutes
216. A Shared Strength of Three Microsoft CEOs with Brad Smith

Have you ever wanted to make sure that technology would be something that you mastered rather than it mastering you?... more

27 Jul 2023 · 21 minutes
215. Say No Effortlessly and Gracefully With the Help of AI

How are you doing at saying no gracefully? If this continues to be a struggle for you as it still... more

25 Jul 2023 · 15 minutes
214. Is AI A Tool or Weapon with Microsoft's Brad Smith

Have you ever wondered whether technology was a blessing or a curse? Have you ever wanted it to be more... more

21 Jul 2023 · 29 minutes
213. Leveraging AI for an Essentialist and Effortless Lifestyle

What would you do with an extra hour in your day? Would you use it to be even busier or... more

18 Jul 2023 · 14 minutes
212. Transitions with Anna McKeown (Part 2)

This is part two of my conversation with Anna McKeown talking about transitions and how we can transition more gracefully.... more

13 Jul 2023 · 20 minutes
211. Essentialism and Transitions

How does essentialism help us with life's big transitions? By the end of today's episode, you will have one clear... more

11 Jul 2023 · 20 minutes
210. Transitions with Anna McKeown (Part 1)

Have you ever struggled with a major transition in your life? Could be moving house, a new job, a death... more

06 Jul 2023 · 24 minutes
209. It's Not Too Late (Replay)

Welcome to the Greg McKeown podcast. Today's episode is a replay of one of his most popular episodes, It's Not... more

04 Jul 2023 · 20 minutes
208. Perspective, Happiness & Social Friction with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee (Replay)

Welcome to the Greg McKeown podcast. Today's episode is a replay of one of his most popular episodes, Perspective, Happiness... more

29 Jun 2023 · 58 minutes
207. The Bottleneck to Everything You Want (Replay)

Welcome to the Greg McKeown podcast. Today's episode is a replay of one of his most popular episodes, The Bottleneck... more

27 Jun 2023 · 23 minutes
206. The Jobs-to-be-Done Theory with Tony Ulwick (Part 2)

Today we are back with part two of my conversation with Tony Ulwick. By the end of today's episode, you... more

22 Jun 2023 · 24 minutes
205. 10X Your Results with Less Effort (Replay)

Welcome to the Greg McKeown podcast. Today's episode is a replay of one of his most popular episodes, 10X Your... more

20 Jun 2023 · 21 minutes
204. The Jobs-to-be-Done Theory with Tony Ulwick (Part 1)

Have you ever wondered why there are so many massive flops in business? How many products and services are launched... more

15 Jun 2023 · 24 minutes
203. Being Understood Is Not the Same As Feeling Understood

It has long been thought that understanding others is the key to great relationships, but this may be false. What... more

13 Jun 2023 · 12 minutes
202. Making Communication Memorable with Matt Abrahams

Today I've invited Matt Abraham's to the show. Matt is a lecturer at Stanford, he specializes in the essentials of... more

08 Jun 2023 · 31 minutes
201. From Problem Solving to Problem Finding (Part 4)

Have you ever felt frustrated by the gap between what you feel is essential and your ability to actually execute... more

06 Jun 2023 · 15 minutes
200. From Problem Solving to Problem Finding (Part 3)

This is part three of a four part solo series on solving the right problem in the life of business... more

01 Jun 2023 · 12 minutes
199. Finding King Richard III with Philippa Langley (Part 2)

Today we have part two of my conversation with Philippa Langley. Philippa describes herself as an ordinary person, and maybe... more

25 May 2023 · 20 minutes
198. From Problem Solving to Problem Finding (Part 2)

Have you ever worked to launch a product or a service only to see it go flat in the market?... more

24 May 2023 · 19 minutes
197. Finding King Richard III with Philippa Langley (Part 1)

Have you ever felt an intuitive insight pull you towards a particular direction? Have you ever had an experience that... more

18 May 2023 · 37 minutes
196. From Problem Solving to Problem Finding (Part 1)

Have you ever been so busy addressing peripheral issues but have that sinking feeling that the real core of the... more

16 May 2023 · 23 minutes
195. The Shape of Life with Bruce Feiler (Part 2)

Today is part two of my interview with Bruce Feiler. Bruce is the author of six consecutive New York Times... more

11 May 2023 · 43 minutes
194. Trust (Effortless Work Series)

Have you ever felt working with people in the workplace is harder than it needs to be? It's long been... more

09 May 2023 · 14 minutes
193. The Shape of Life with Bruce Feiler (Part 1)

Have you ever felt that your life could be more than a simple career? Today I've invited Bruce Feiler to... more

04 May 2023 · 39 minutes
192. Increase Productivity in the Workplace (Effortless Work Series)

Have you ever wished that you could accomplish more by doing less at work? This is part three of a... more

02 May 2023 · 14 minutes
191. Navigating Life's Biggest Decisions with Abby Davisson (Part 2)

Are you facing a really big decision in your life right now? Or is someone you know facing an important... more

27 Apr 2023 · 32 minutes
190. Make Email Effortless (Effortless Work Series)

Welcome part two of a four part series on how to apply Effortless thinking to the world of work. Have... more

25 Apr 2023 · 22 minutes
189. Navigating Life's Biggest Decisions with Abby Davisson (Part 1)

Have you ever had a decision of consequence to make in your life? Something that really made a difference if... more

20 Apr 2023 · 37 minutes
188. Make Meetings Effortless (Effortless Work Series)

Do you dread attending meetings because they seem like a waste of time and energy? Are you tired of spending... more

18 Apr 2023 · 21 minutes
187. Reframing Your Problems with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg (Part 2)

We're back here for part two of my interview with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg. He spent years studying the problem of problems... more

13 Apr 2023 · 24 minutes
186. Cambridge Series – Friends

Welcome to episode four of four about my adventures at the University of Cambridge. How important are friendships in your... more

11 Apr 2023 · 16 minutes
185. Reframing Your Problems with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg (Part 1)

How much time, money, and energy do you waste solving the wrong problems? That's a question posed by my guest... more

06 Apr 2023 · 25 minutes
184. Cambridge Series – Cycling

In my book Effortless, I asked an important question. What could happen in your life if the easy but pointless... more

04 Apr 2023 · 13 minutes
183. Utilizing Neurodiversity with Sir Simon Baron-Cohen (Part 2)

Today is part two with Professor Simon Baron-Cohen. In this episode, we go deeper into the challenges, but also the... more

30 Mar 2023 · 32 minutes
Cambridge Series – Newton

Have you ever felt like you were too busy living to think about life? By the end of this episode,... more

28 Mar 2023 · 15 minutes
181. Utilizing Neurodiversity with Sir Simon Baron-Cohen (Part 1)

Have you ever felt that you were neurodiverse in some way? Did you ever struggle with the traditional school system?... more

23 Mar 2023 · 35 minutes
180. Cambridge Series – King's College Chapel

I've become aware recently that I haven't really shared very much with you about my experience and adventure here at... more

21 Mar 2023 · 14 minutes
179. Experiential Intelligence with Soren Kaplan

Have you ever felt you had more life experience and talent than your job requires or even allows you to... more

16 Mar 2023 · 40 minutes
178. Leadership Essentials

How are you doing at applying essentialism to your leadership responsibilities? By the end of this episode, you will have... more

14 Mar 2023 · 18 minutes
177. Psychological Safety in Today's Workplace with Dr. Amy Edmondson (Part 2)

What is happening to the psychological safety of people at work? Is it going up? Is it going down? What... more

09 Mar 2023 · 34 minutes
176. Eliminate the Nonessentials (Replay)

Welcome to the Greg McKeown podcast. Greg is in Monk Mode this week. Today's episode is a replay of one... more

07 Mar 2023 · 22 minutes
175. Psychological Safety in Today's Workplace with Dr. Amy Edmondson (Part 1)

Do you feel psychologically safer at work now than you did several years ago? It's an interesting question, and today... more

02 Mar 2023 · 37 minutes
174. Transforming Mental Clutter into Clarity

Have you ever felt that your ability to pay attention was in free fall? If you have, you are not... more

28 Feb 2023 · 22 minutes
173. Protecting Your Peak Attention Windows with Dr. Gloria Mark (Part 2)

Do you ever feel like there's something in the modern world that fries your brain, that leaves you in red... more

23 Feb 2023 · 32 minutes
172. The Most Important Question in Any Language

Have you ever had an ongoing disagreement with somebody that was perplexing for you? Today I will share a simple... more

22 Feb 2023 · 18 minutes
171. Protecting Your Peak Attention Windows with Dr. Gloria Mark (Part 1)

Everyone is distracted by technology, and all of us have experienced this sense that our level of distraction is increasing.... more

16 Feb 2023 · 31 minutes
170. Reduce Your Stress in Two Minutes a Day

Have you ever had so much stress and anxiety that you could barely sleep at night? Today I will share... more

14 Feb 2023 · 23 minutes
169. How to Fall in Love with the Solution, Not the Problem with Uri Levine (Part 2)

Many entrepreneurs fall in love with their products, services, and ideas, but according to my guest today, this is wrong.... more

09 Feb 2023 · 32 minutes
168. Designing a Day that Really Matters

What's the most important thing you need to do today? Today I will share a powerful story or two, something... more

07 Feb 2023 · 20 minutes
167. How to Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution with Uri Levine (Part 1)

Many entrepreneurs fall in love with their products, services, their ideas, but according to my guest today, this is wrong.... more

02 Feb 2023 · 33 minutes
166. The Disproportionate Power of Language

Have you ever needed to change the results in a situation where there were lots of things you could not... more

31 Jan 2023 · 22 minutes
165. Turning Chaos Into Clarity with Alison Jones

Have you ever felt like there were just too many tabs open in your mind? Today, I've invited Alison Jones,... more

26 Jan 2023 · 41 minutes
164. The Human Desire to Be Heard

Do you crave being heard, to feel someone else really hears you, notices you, sees you, and that what you... more

24 Jan 2023 · 22 minutes
163. Identifying Your Circle of Competence with Kyle Westaway (Part 2)

What would your business or your life look like if you designed it from scratch using essentialist and effortless principles... more

19 Jan 2023 · 28 minutes
162. The Quiet Person with the Answer

Have you ever been to a meeting where a few loud people dominated the meeting, but the quiet people with... more

17 Jan 2023 · 22 minutes
161. Identifying Your Circle of Competencies with Kyle Westaway (Part 1)

Have you ever felt that a monotonous life cannot possibly be an essential life? Have you ever found at the... more

12 Jan 2023 · 31 minutes
160. It's Not Too Late

Have you ever had a wake up call where you just suddenly realize you have missed what really mattered? Most... more

10 Jan 2023 · 24 minutes
159. Humans Weren't Designed For This

Have you ever set a New Year's resolution to get healthier? It's an annual tradition to sign up for gym... more

05 Jan 2023 · 31 minutes
158. One Decision That Makes 1000

It has long been thought that at the beginning of the new year, you should make a long list of... more

03 Jan 2023 · 24 minutes
See Through People's Masks

Have you ever noticed that what people say is not the same as what they mean? Today I will share... more

20 Dec 2022 · 26 minutes
The Man Who Couldn't Show Weakness

Have you ever met a person who just wouldn't show weakness? Today, I will share an intriguing story, something counterintuitive... more

13 Dec 2022 · 20 minutes
Confronting Conflict with Amy Gallo

Have you ever suppressed your feelings or honest views at work because you wanted to avoid trouble? Have you ever... more

08 Dec 2022 · 50 minutes
The 85% Rule

Have you ever wondered why we can't fix burnout culture with a wellness app? What if doing less was actually... more

06 Dec 2022 · 25 minutes
153. What Great Listeners Actually Do with Jack Zenger (Part 2)

Have you ever met a person who had a deeply profound effect upon you? And what was the relationship between... more

01 Dec 2022 · 32 minutes
152. What Great Listeners Actually Do with Jack Zenger (Part 1)

Today I have invited Jack Zenger to the show. Jack has spent, if you can believe it, five decades and... more

29 Nov 2022 · 32 minutes
151. How To Be Okay When You're Not Okay

What if gratitude isn't what you've always thought it was? Today, I will share a personal story, something counterintuitive I... more

24 Nov 2022 · 24 minutes
150. The #1 Way To Remove Resistance In Your Day

Have you ever faced resistance from someone at work or at home to something that really mattered to you? How... more

22 Nov 2022 · 28 minutes
149. Agreeing vs. Understanding with Matthew McConaughey (Part 2)

In part two of our conversation with guest Matthew McConaughey, we discuss ways in which a higher level of thinking... more

17 Nov 2022 · 49 minutes
148, Agreeing vs. Understanding with Matthew McConaughey (Part 1)

In this episode, our guest Matthew McConaughey gives us insight into ways in which understanding how we operate on a... more

15 Nov 2022 · 51 minutes
147. The Changemaker Mindset with Alex Budak (Part 2)

In the second part of our conversation with guest Alex Budak, we discuss more essential practices from his new book,... more

10 Nov 2022 · 26 minutes
146. Bad Is Stronger Than Good

Have you ever been involved in a conversation where you or the other person's resistance started to go up? Today... more

08 Nov 2022 · 21 minutes
145. The Changemaker Mindset with Alex Budak (Part 1)

In this episode, our guest Alex Budak gives us insight into a few essential practices from his new book, Becoming... more

03 Nov 2022 · 28 minutes
144. One Habit to Change Every Aspect of Your Life

What is your habitual orientation towards other people? When you encounter people, customers, employees, your spouse, children, an unhelpful person... more

01 Nov 2022 · 27 minutes
143. True North Leadership with Bill George (Part 2)

Have you ever pursued or even achieved something only to feel unsatisfied? That you've given your energy, your effort to... more

27 Oct 2022 · 37 minutes
142. The Only Business Metric That Matters with Jeremy Utley

What is one problem you are dealing with in your business right now? What is one problem you are dealing... more

25 Oct 2022 · 50 minutes
141. True North Leadership with Bill George (Part 1)

Have you ever felt unsafe to share what you really think? Have you ever felt disoriented, lost, or muddled as... more

20 Oct 2022 · 34 minutes
140. One Phrase For Achieving Psychological Safety

Have you ever felt stuck in an unproductive relationship or been on a team that just did not perform to... more

18 Oct 2022 · 23 minutes
139. Anti-Time Management with Richie Norton (Part 2)

In Part 1 of my conversation with Richie Norton, we discussed his countercultural but transformational approach to time management, program... more

13 Oct 2022 · 51 minutes
138. The DNA of Human Motivation

Today, I will share an inspiring story, something counterintuitive I have learned and some actionable advice. By the end of... more

11 Oct 2022 · 19 minutes
137. Anti-Time Management with Richie Norton (Part 1)

Productivity and efficiency are frequently found at the altars of the working world, but are we sacrificing too much for... more

06 Oct 2022 · 54 minutes
136. What If You Could Be 1% More Intelligent Everyday?

Have you ever felt that there are some subjects that you just can't master? Have you ever imagined what would... more

04 Oct 2022 · 31 minutes
135. How To Live Life In Crescendo with Cynthia Covey Haller

Have you ever felt like it's too late for you? Have you ever felt like life passed you by, that... more

29 Sep 2022 · 44 minutes
134. The Highest Leverage Activity In The World

Have you ever underinvested in your personal development? Have you ever been too busy living to think about life today?... more

27 Sep 2022 · 20 minutes
133. Why 10X Is Easier Than 2X with Dr. Benjamin Hardy (Part 2)

Have you found that in your current busyness you have underinvested in your personal growth? If you have, then you're... more

22 Sep 2022 · 41 minutes
132. The Disciplined Pursuit of Doing Nothing

What can we learn from the world's greatest public servant and most experienced diplomat? In this episode, we're diving deep... more

20 Sep 2022 · 26 minutes
131. Machine Living: Operating System for Your Life with Rob Dyrdek (Part 2)

Have you ever had the sense that you had greater potential than your current life requires or even allows you... more

15 Sep 2022 · 52 minutes
130. The Vasa – Define Your Done

400 years ago, the King of Sweden, Gustav II, commissioned the building of a grand ship, The Vasa. The ship... more

13 Sep 2022 · 23 minutes
129. Systems You Need to 10X with Rob Dyrdek (Part 1)

Robert Stanley Dyrdek is many things. He's an entrepreneur, actor, producer, reality TV personality, and former professional skateboarder. He's possibly... more

08 Sep 2022 · 53 minutes
128. Perspective Guessing Vs. Perspective Getting

Have you ever invested heavily in a new product or service for your customers only to find they didn't buy... more

06 Sep 2022 · 21 minutes
127. How Limits Make You Limitless

Have you ever felt like you have the ability to make a greater contribution to your work, your family, or... more

01 Sep 2022 · 36 minutes
126. The Surprising Secret to Extraordinary Influence

Do you have a relationship or a project that you need to turn around? What if you could immediately increase... more

30 Aug 2022 · 28 minutes
125. Striving For an Effortless Transition

Have you ever struggled with making a transition? Whether in your personal or professional life, transitions can be stressful to... more

25 Aug 2022 · 39 minutes
124. What Would You Do With an Extra Day Each Week?

In this episode, I have a simple question for you: What would you do with an extra day each week?... more

23 Aug 2022 · 22 minutes
123. The Relationship Trap with Professor C Terry Warner (Part 2)

Have you ever felt stuck in a personal or professional relationship? Have you felt like the harder you try to... more

18 Aug 2022 · 18 minutes
122. The Greatest Breakthrough in Psychology in 50 Years with Professor C. Terry Warner (Part 1)

Have you ever felt seriously stuck in a relationship where the harder you tried, the worse it got? I am... more

16 Aug 2022 · 33 minutes
121. Solve Problems Before They Happen with Dan Heath

Can you think of a problem that irritates you repeatedly? What has the total cost of managing that been to... more

11 Aug 2022 · 52 minutes
What Residual Results Are You Getting in Your Life?

A critical key to understanding yourself is discovering the residual results you're getting in your life. These are the things... more

10 Aug 2022 · 28 minutes
119. Understanding Each Other with Parker J. Palmer (Part 2)

Have you ever had someone come to you with a dilemma, but when you start to share your advice, they... more

04 Aug 2022 · 48 minutes
118. Understanding Each Other with Parker J. Palmer (Part 1)

Have you ever had someone come to you with a dilemma, but when you start to share your advice, they... more

02 Aug 2022 · 47 minutes
117. Turn Your Story into Meaningful Action with Dan Davis, Founder of Stiry

Have you ever wanted to be seen; to be heard? To be known? To feel that your life with its... more

30 Jun 2022 · 44 minutes
116. How Steve Jobs Always Got It Right

Do you want to learn how to be better at conflict resolution? I guess we all do, don't we? What... more

28 Jun 2022 · 19 minutes
115. The Heavier or Lighter Path? with Chris Williams

Have you ever held onto a grudge against people who hurt you? Have you ever wasted precious mental energy being... more

23 Jun 2022 · 39 minutes
114. How to Eliminate Social Tension

Have you ever experienced tension in your relationships at work or at home? Tensions that last for an extended period... more

21 Jun 2022 · 30 minutes
113. Perspective, Happiness & Social Friction with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

​Are there people in your life who create unhealthy friction for you? Are there people who raise your blood pressure... more

16 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
112. Meaning is More Powerful than Time

Have you ever been in a painful conflict with someone you cared deeply for? Have you ever wished that you... more

14 Jun 2022 · 28 minutes
111. Where You Learned to Handle Conflict (with Anna McKeown)

Where did you learn how to handle conflict? What did you learn about how to handle conflict from your parents,... more

09 Jun 2022 · 46 minutes
110. How Much Relationship Capital Do You Have?

Have you ever tried to make a relationship better only to have it stay the same? Have you ever made... more

07 Jun 2022 · 31 minutes
109. The Superpower You’re Not Using

What are the effects of words on your life and relationships? Where are your words helping you to get what... more

02 Jun 2022 · 20 minutes
108. The Bottleneck to Everything You Want

Have you ever been on a team where you felt truly misunderstood? How about being truly understood? In my recent... more

31 May 2022 · 28 minutes
107. 10X Your Results with Less Effort

How do you achieve 10X results in your life, work or relationships without working harder? This is known as the... more

26 May 2022 · 25 minutes
106. Eliminate the Nonessentials

Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin? Have you ever been busy but not productive? Do you feel your... more

24 May 2022 · 25 minutes
105. Mediation & Creating A High Trust Agreement

Have you ever found yourself between two conflicting groups at work or in your personal life? In this episode, I'll... more

19 May 2022 · 28 minutes
104. Responding Instead of Reacting

When was the last time someone said or did something that triggered you? How did you feel – frustrated, angry,... more

17 May 2022 · 33 minutes
103. Tell me: Where am I Wrong?

Have you ever wanted to increase your influence with someone who is really important to you? In this episode, I'll... more

12 May 2022 · 26 minutes
102. Choose Purpose Over Position

Welcome to Season 2, and new version of my podcast! In this episode, I share my new and exciting mission... more

10 May 2022 · 30 minutes
101. What's Essential: Come What May & Love It

In this final episode of the What's Essential podcast, my wife, Anna, interviews me about what's next in our lives,... more

02 May 2022 · 41 minutes
100. What's Essential: What Happens Next Matters Most

Have you ever felt like it was too late for you? That life has passed you by – that your dream... more

25 Apr 2022 · 22 minutes
99. What's Essential: Greg's Speed Coaching with Matthew McConaughey, Revisited

Where do you want to be in 5 years? So many of us have a difficult time answering this question. And... more

18 Apr 2022 · 59 minutes
What's Essential: Greg on Rest

Have you ever pushed yourself past the point of exhaustion and woke up the next day completely burned out?  In this... more

11 Apr 2022 · 30 minutes
97. What's Essential: Trust & Inspire with Stephen M.R. Covey

In this episode, I am joined by my friend Stephen M.R. Covey to talk about his new book, Trust &... more

04 Apr 2022 · 51 minutes
96. What's Essential: Q&A on the Magic of Routines

Two weeks ago I shared some thoughts on "the genius of routines" and the response from listeners was off the... more

28 Mar 2022 · 44 minutes
95. What's Essential: Dr. Bjorn Lomborg on Radical Prioritization

Do you ever feel like you have so many important things to do that it’s impossible to prioritize them? Even knowing... more

21 Mar 2022 · 45 minutes
94. What's Essential: Greg on The Genius of Routine

One of the most significant setbacks of the last few years has been the dismantling of many of our boundaries... more

14 Mar 2022 · 31 minutes
93. What's Essential: Dr. Amishi Jha on Protecting the Asset of Your Mind

Do you ever find that your mind always seems to drift from what you're doing now to something else no... more

07 Mar 2022 · 49 minutes
92. What's Essential: The Perks of Being (Very) Unavailable with Adam Shoalts

We live in a noisy world by any estimation. And while we need people, we also need solitude.  This week I’m... more

28 Feb 2022 · 56 minutes
91. What's Essential: Find Your People with Jennie Allen

One of the biggest lessons I have learned over the last few years is that you can’t design a life... more

21 Feb 2022 · 48 minutes
90. What's Essential: Q&A on The Power Of Small Wins

If your life is anything like mine, you probably have far more problems than you can solve in one day.... more

14 Feb 2022 · 47 minutes
89. What's Essential: Greg on The Power Of The Graceful No

Does saying no make you feel awkward? Are you worried about missing out on an opportunity? Or are you fearful... more

07 Feb 2022 · 34 minutes
88. What's Essential: The Power Of Regret with Dan Pink

How often have you heard someone say they want to live their life with no regrets? Our society often teaches us... more

31 Jan 2022 · 38 minutes
87. What's Essential: How To Hear What Really Matters with Ximena Vengoechea

How well are you listening to your life?  Truly listening is one of the greatest gifts you can give. And we... more

24 Jan 2022 · 35 minutes
86. What's Essential: The Power of Systems with Rob Dyrdek

This week I’m talking with my friend, entrepreneur, and television star Rob Dyrdek. Every time I speak with Rob, I leave... more

17 Jan 2022 · 48 minutes
85. What's Essential: Greg on How To Create An Essential Intent: The One Decision That Makes 1,000

How clear are you on what’s essential in your life right now?  Pretty clear? Really clear? Completely lost and overwhelmed? Regardless of... more

10 Jan 2022 · 29 minutes
84. What's Essential: Chip Conley on How Airbnb Won and The Great Midlife Edit

One of my goals for 2022 is to be more centered.  With all that is going on, being centered feels like... more

03 Jan 2022 · 30 minutes
83. What's Essential: Dr. Arthur Brooks on Living a Better and Happier Life - Repost

How happy are you on a scale of 1-10?  Regardless of what number you answered, the more important question is, what... more

27 Dec 2021 · 33 minutes
82. What's Essential: Greg on the Power of Inversion: What if This Could Be Easy?

Have you ever sacrificed your time, energy, and sanity simply because you believed the only way to accomplish something worthwhile... more

20 Dec 2021 · 33 minutes
81. What's Essential: Q&A on How to Discern More and Do Less

Discernment is at the core of what it means to be an Essentialist.  It helps us sort through the trivial many... more

12 Dec 2021 · 44 minutes
80. What's Essential: Crucial Conversations with Joseph Grenny

Are there high-stakes conversations in your life that you need to have but are putting off? This week I welcome special... more

06 Dec 2021 · 40 minutes
79. What's Essential: Greg's Solo Q&A Part 2

On this Part 2 episode, Greg conducts a solo Q&A for listeners most requested questions from his best selling books... more

29 Nov 2021 · 26 minutes
78. What's Essential: Greg's Solo Q&A Part 1

In this week's episode, I answer questions I was recently asked during an interview by a newspaper in Brazil. Tune in... more

22 Nov 2021 · 34 minutes
77. What's Essential: Rethinking Purpose with Ken Coleman

Do you ever feel like you want to make a more meaningful contribution but you’re not sure how? Or maybe you... more

15 Nov 2021 · 24 minutes
76. What's Essential: Q&A on Nurturing The Invincible Power of Power Of Choice

When was the last time you felt like you didn't have a choice? Life is full of difficult situations where it... more

08 Nov 2021 · 24 minutes
75. What's Essential: Simon Sinek on The Power Of Finding Your Why

It’s not only important to identify what’s essential in your life, but you must also know why it matters. Join me as I... more

01 Nov 2021 · 38 minutes
74. What's Essential: Greg on Achieving Breakthrough Results Without the Burnout

Do you want to achieve better results? Even 10X results? Can you work 10X harder? Almost everyone I know says yes to... more

25 Oct 2021 · 37 minutes
73. What's Essential: Dave Hollis on Moving Closer to Purpose

When the unexpected happens, the world we once knew becomes unfamiliar. Every step can feel unsteady. We wonder how we will ever... more

18 Oct 2021 · 33 minutes
72. What's Essential: Dorie Clark on How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World

This week I am welcoming Dorie Clark, leadership consultant and author of the book The Long Game: How to be a... more

11 Oct 2021 · 35 minutes
71. What's Essential: The Energy Clock with Molly Fletcher

When you get clear on what really matters in your life, everything else starts to fall into place.  You make decisions... more

04 Oct 2021 · 42 minutes
70. What's Essential: Greg on The Absolute Hell of Being Misunderstood

One of the most basic human needs is to be understood. When we are misunderstood, we feel alone, unvalued, and betrayed.  None... more

27 Sep 2021 · 31 minutes
69. What's Essential: Carey Nieuwhof on Getting Time, Energy, and Priorities in Your Favor

Leadership expert and pastor Carey Nieuwhof (author, At Your Best) joins Greg to talk about leadership and designing a life... more

20 Sep 2021 · 29 minutes
68. What's Essential: Dave Noll on Enjoying Every Moment of the Journey

TV Show Creator and Executive Producer Dave Noll (Co-Creator, Chopped) joins Greg to talk about the challenges involved to reach... more

13 Sep 2021 · 34 minutes
67. What's Essential: Greg on The Courage to Be Rubbish

Effortless: Chapter Nine It all starts with a simple principle: not everything has to be so hard. This special episode is an... more

06 Sep 2021 · 18 minutes
66. What's Essential: Jeff Burningham on Learning to Define and Achieve Sustainable Success

Entrepreneur and former candidate for Governor of Utah Jeff Burningham (Co-Founder & Chairman, Peak Capital Partners) joins Greg for a... more

30 Aug 2021 · 36 minutes
65. What's Essential: Sergey Young on An Insider’s Guide to Growing Young

Longevity investor and visionary Sergey Young (Author, The Science and Technology of Growing Young) shares his insights as the founder... more

23 Aug 2021 · 40 minutes
64. What's Essential: Q&A on Nurturing Your Highest Point of Contribution

Anna McKeown joins Greg for a candid conversation on identifying your unique strengths and recognizing innate impulses as gifts meant... more

19 Aug 2021 · 36 minutes
63. What's Essential: Shannon Doherty on A Platform to Influence Happiness

Entrepreneur and influencer Shannon Doherty (Founder, At Home With Shannon) shares her experience with life hacks, going viral, and the... more

09 Aug 2021 · 35 minutes
62. What's Essential: Clay Drinko on The Intersection of Improvisation, Science, and the Everyday

Improv expert and educator Clay Drinko (author, Play Your Way Sane) shares his insights on the power of improvisation. He... more

02 Aug 2021 · 38 minutes
61. What's Essential: Barry Eggers on The Power of Trust and Leverage

Venture capitalist and Silicon Valley pioneer Barry Eggers (Founding Partner, Lightspeed Venture Partners) joins Greg for a conversation on the... more

26 Jul 2021 · 36 minutes
60. What's Essential: Luke Burgis on Why We Want What We Want

Professor and entrepreneur Luke Burgis (author, Wanting) shares his insights on why we want what we want and how to... more

19 Jul 2021 · 37 minutes
59. What's Essential: Ann Berry on Redefining Achievement Through Passion

Investment and private equity executive Ann Berry (Chief Investment Officer & Managing Partner, Wheelhouse) joins Greg for a conversation on... more

12 Jul 2021 · 33 minutes
58. What's Essential: Greg on The Engine of High-Leverage Teams

Effortless: Chapter Fourteen It all starts with a simple principle: not everything has to be so hard. This special episode is an... more

05 Jul 2021 · 22 minutes
57. What's Essential: Jacob Morgan on The Future of Leadership

Trained futurist and leadership authority Jacob Morgan (author, The Future Leader) shares his data on what it takes to be... more

29 Jun 2021 · 34 minutes
56. What's Essential: Dr. Arthur Brooks on Living a Better and Happier Life

Behavioral social scientist and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks (author, Love Your Enemies) shares his insights and research as a happiness... more

21 Jun 2021 · 33 minutes
55. What's Essential: Kim Scott on Caring Personally While Challenging Directly

CEO coach Kim Scott (author, Just Work) joins Greg to talk about the importance of creating an environment optimized for... more

14 Jun 2021 · 37 minutes
54. What's Essential: Scott O'Neil on Keeping You Present, Grounded, and Thriving

Sports Executive Scott O’Neil (author, Be Where Your Feet Are) shares his insights on life as a husband, father, and... more

07 Jun 2021 · 34 minutes
53. What's Essential: Rachel Cooke on Navigating Leadership Through Burnout

Leadership speaker and organizational consultant Rachel Cooke (Founder, Lead Above Noise) joins Greg to discuss the burnout being felt universally,... more

31 May 2021 · 36 minutes
52. What's Essential: Greg Wells on Optimizing Your Life with Deliberate Recovery

Performance physiologist and wellness advocate Greg Wells, Ph.D. (author, Rest Refocus Recharge) shares his insights on the importance of proper... more

24 May 2021 · 36 minutes
51. What's Essential: Greg on The Art of Doing Nothing

Effortless: Chapter Four It all starts with a simple principle: Not everything has to be so hard. This special episode is an... more

17 May 2021 · 29 minutes
The Greg McKeown Podcast
51. What's Essential: Greg on The Art of Doing Nothing
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Effortless: Chapter Four It all starts with a simple principle: Not everything has to be so hard. This special episode is an excerpt from... more