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Daily Influence
Discover a world where everyone’s influence matters. Welcome to Daily Influence, co-hosted by Brian Smith, founder and managing partner at IA Business Advisors and author of the 'I in Team' series, along with IA Business Advisors Partner Gregg Brooke Koleno. Each day, Brian and Gregg craft episodes designed to elevate your influence and transform it into a force for positive and responsible influence.
Every episode is a journey through real-life experiences, transformative concepts, and…
Episodes
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851. How to Turn Your Skills Into Community Impact
You do not need a large organization, major funding, or a formal title to make a difference in your community. Sometimes the most effective place to start is…
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850. Tuning into Boardroom Frequency: Aligning Influence with Strategy (rerun)
In this revisit to episode 490 of Daily Influence, Brian explores the idea of "boardroom frequency"—the tone, energy, and alignment of those we rely on…
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849. Why Giving First Builds Stronger Relationships
What changes when you stop asking, “What can this person do for me?” and start asking, “How can I help?” On this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke…
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848. Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Effective Leadership (rerun)
In this revisit to episode 262 of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith delves into the importance of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in effective leadership. Discover…
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847. Am I the Problem? Recognizing Your Own Negative Influence
It’s easy to see the faults in others—but real growth begins when we have the courage to look inward and ask, “Am I the problem?” In this revisit to episode…
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846. When Being Smart Isn’t Enough: Adam Quiney on Transformational Leadership
What happens when the strengths that helped you become successful start limiting the way you lead? On this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno…
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845. Culture, Clarity, and the Long Game: Planning Succession with Purpose (rerun)
In this revisit to episode 540 of Daily Influence, Brandon Cohen interviews Brian Smith about the delicate balance of preserving culture while planning for…
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844. End-of-Life Planning: Protecting Dignity, Autonomy and the People You Love
Talking about death can feel uncomfortable, but avoiding the conversation can leave families making difficult decisions during a crisis without knowing what…
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843. Don’t Just Fill a Seat—Hire with Purpose and Influence (rerun)
In this revisit to Episode 520 of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith challenges the reactive mindset of desperate hiring and invites leaders to embrace a more…
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842. Balancing Gut Instinct and Analytics in Leadership (rerun)
In this revisit to Episode 515 of the Daily Influence, Brian explores the powerful—but sometimes conflicting—forces of analytics and gut instinct in leadership…
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841. Leadership Under Pressure: Building Trust and Accountability with Gigi Fergus
What separates effective leaders when circumstances are difficult, trust has been lost, and every decision seems urgent? In this episode of Daily Influence…
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840. Leveraging Data Analytics for Strategic Decisions and Tactical Development (rerun)
Join Brian Smith from the I in Team Series with this revisit to episode 234 of The Daily Influence as he delves into the critical role of data analytics in…
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839. Responsible AI Leadership: Why Human Accountability Still Matters with Dylan Reid
Artificial intelligence can improve how organizations operate but technology should support human judgment, not replace human responsibility. In this episode…
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838. Dealing with Toxic Employees: Understanding, Identifying, and Remediating Harmful Behaviors (rerun)
Toxic behavior in the workplace isn’t always easy to spot—and it doesn’t always come from poor performers. In this revisit to episode 517 of The Daily…
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837. Creating a High-Trust Work Environment (rerun)
In this revisit to Episode 282 of The Daily Influence podcast, Brian S. Smith delves into the critical topic of building a high-trust work environment…
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836. How Intentional Leadership Builds Culture, Retention, and Results with Alicia Hughes
Strong workplace cultures aren’t created through slogans or one-time initiatives. They are built through the small, intentional actions leaders repeat every…
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835. Root Cause and why you start with it (rerun)
In this revisit to episode 194 of Daily Influence discuss how most of us look for a way to resolve issues for immediate gratification, of either self or others…
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834. How to Stop Overthinking and Take Action with Dr. Pamela Garcy
How can you quiet your inner critic, stop overthinking, and take meaningful action? On this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno speaks with…
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833. The Wisdom Pause: How to Stop Emotional Carryover at Work | Crystal Rowland
What happens in the space between something going wrong and how you respond? On Episode 833 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith sits down with Crystal Rowland…
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832. Aligning Values with Actions: Driving Purposeful Success (rerun)
In this revisit to episode 358 of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith delves into the critical importance of aligning company values with day-to-day operations…
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831. Why AI Adoption Fails: Dr. Gleb Tsipursky on Psychology, Trust & Leadership
AI adoption is not primarily a technology problem it is a people problem. In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg Koleno speaks with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky…
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830. The Influence You Don’t See: Always On, Always Active (rerun)
We rarely notice it, but influence is with us constantly—like breathing. In this revisit to episode 512, Brian Smith unpacks how influence operates as a…
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829. Kindness as a Superpower: How Small Acts Create Global Change - Kevin Smith
Can one small act of kindness really change a life or even the world? In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Kevin Smith…
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828. Leveraging Technology for Intergenerational Team Collaboration (rerun)
In this revisit to episode 298 of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith dives into one of the most significant challenges facing modern teams: how to bridge the…
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827. The Role of Emotional Resilience in Leadership (rerun)
In this revisit to episode 296 of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith PhD explores the critical role that emotional resilience plays in leadership. He shares how…
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826. From Burnout to Balance: Sound Healing, Stress Relief & Responsible Influence
Burnout rarely happens all at once. More often, it builds slowly through constant stress, sleepless nights, neglected self-care, and the pressure to keep…
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825. When Success Becomes Contribution: Tony Holland on Adversity, Leadership & Building Others Up
What happens when achieving success is no longer enough? On this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith sits down with Tony Holland, CEO of Global Premier…
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824. How to Build Visibility, Confidence & Strategic Relationships with Jennifer Anderson
What does it take to become more visible in business without losing sight of who you are? In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down…
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823. Success Isn't the Finish Line: What Are You Doing With What You've Built?
What happens after you achieve the success you’ve been working toward? In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith challenges us to look beyond the next…
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822. Growth Exposes What Success Lets You Ignore
Success can hide a lot of problems. When revenue is growing, customers are happy, and opportunities keep coming through the door, it’s easy to assume the…
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821. Intentional Leadership: How Clarity, Communication & Responsible Influence Build Trust | Kurt Luidhardt
What does it take to become a leader whose influence creates trust, clarity, and meaningful action? In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno…
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820. The Cost of Constant Urgency: When Everything Becomes a Priority
What happens when everything in your organization becomes urgent? Every email needs an immediate response. Every new idea becomes the next priority. Every…
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819. Leading Through Uncertainty: How to Build Confidence and Take the Next Best Step
What if confidence isn’t about knowing exactly what comes next, but trusting yourself to figure it out? On this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke…
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818. When Good People Stop Speaking Up: What Silence Says About Leadership
What happens when good people stop telling leaders what they really think? Silence inside an organization can easily be mistaken for agreement. But when…
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817. Accountability Isn’t Punishment: What Happens After the Conversation
Having the difficult conversation is only the beginning. In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores what happens after expectations have been…
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816. The Science of Kindness: How Small Actions Create Big Impact
What if kindness isn’t just a personal value but one of the most practical tools we have for improving leadership, workplace culture, relationships, and…
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815. The Cost of Avoiding Hard Conversations: When Empathy Becomes Avoidance
Valuing people does not mean avoiding difficult conversations with them. In Episode 815 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores why one of the least…
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814. Leading with Purpose: How Representation and Responsible Influence Create Lasting Change
What happens when leaders intentionally create opportunities for others to be seen, heard, and empowered? On this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke…
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813: Labor Day 2026: The Value of Work Is Changing. The Value of People Shouldn’t.
The workplace is changing quickly. Artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs, automation is transforming processes, organizations are searching for greater…
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812. Empower Your Team: The Power of Servant Leadership in Daily Influence (rerun)
In this revisit to episode 212 of Daily Influence we explore the transformative power of Servant Leadership. Learn how to provide positive, responsible…
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811. People-First Leadership: How Servant Leaders Build Cultures Where People Thrive
What does servant leadership really look like when kindness alone isn’t enough? In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with…
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810. The Knowledge Walking Out Your Door: Turning Individual Expertise Into Organizational Strength
What does your organization know only because one person knows it? In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores an often-overlooked business risk…
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809. Beyond Survival: Andrew Minuto on Resilience, Recovery & Rebuilding Your Life
What happens after you survive the thing you thought would break you? On this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Andrew…
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808. You Can't Demand Ownership Without Giving It
Leaders often say, “I wish my people would take more ownership.” They want employees to take initiative, solve problems, make decisions, and accept…
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807. Connection Is the Advantage: Building Teams, Trust, and Ethical Influence with Barry Moline
On Episode 807 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith sits down with Barry Moline, author of Connect: How to Quickly Collaborate for Success in Business and Life…
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806. From Setbacks to Food Transparency: Samuel Oyedemi on Responsible Innovation
What happens when an entrepreneur stops chasing ideas and starts paying closer attention to the problems people face every day? On this episode of Daily…
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805. When Efficiency Becomes the Enemy of Effectiveness
Businesses are under constant pressure to do more with less—automate more, reduce costs, increase productivity, adopt AI, and move faster. But what happens…
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804. Leading Change Through Conversation: The Power of Nemawashi
What if the fastest way to create meaningful change is to slow down and have the right conversations first? In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke…
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803. Beyond Achievement: Building Influence from Within with Mikael Avatar
What happens when you achieve the goal you thought would change everything—and discover it doesn't? On Episode 803 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith sits down…
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802. The Pressure to Have an Answer: Leading When You Don’t Know
In a world of instant information, AI, real-time dashboards, and constant communication, leaders face growing pressure to have an answer—and to have it…
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801. Finding Your Voice: Emotional Safety, Accountability, and Responsible Leadership
What becomes possible when people feel safe enough to speak honestly? In this episode of *Daily Influence*, Gregg-Brooke Koleno speaks with Rhonda Liebig a…
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800. You Are The Influence
Eight hundred episodes. Eight hundred conversations about leadership, business, culture, communication, responsibility, resilience, and the choices we make…
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799. ROKindness.org: Can Peter Samuelson Make Kindness Go Viral?
What if one small act of kindness could inspire hundreds or even millions of others? On this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes back film…
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798. People Before Numbers: How Behavioral Intelligence Builds Better Leaders with Leon Morales
Leadership has never been just about numbers. Behind every financial report, strategic initiative, and organizational outcome are people making decisions every…
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797. When Good Intentions Aren’t Enough: Influence Requires Follow-Through
Good intentions matter—but they aren't what other people experience. In Episode 797 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores the gap between intention and…
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796. Values-Based Financial Decisions: Building Wealth, Trust, and Positive Influence
Financial success is not simply about accumulating more it is about making intentional decisions that support your values, relationships, and long-term goals…
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795. Feedback for Growth: Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement (rerun)
In this revisit to episode 250 of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith delves into the critical role of feedback in personal, team, and organizational growth…
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794. The Art of Thank You: How Gratitude Builds Stronger Relationships with Erica Di Bona
How can a simple thank-you letter create lasting influence? In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno speaks with Erica Gerard Di Bona…
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793. Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Mastering Self-Awareness (rerun)
In this revisit to episode 248 of the Daily Influence podcast, Brian Smith discusses the critical role of emotional intelligence in leadership. Reflecting on…
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792. The Leadership Choice That Builds Stronger Cultures
Yesterday, Gregg-Brooke Koleno and Gretchen Gullo reminded us that gratitude can exist even during life's most difficult moments. Today, Brian Smith takes that…