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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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731. Redefining Success: Kim Egger on Leaving Corporate Banking to Lead with Purpose and Impact
What happens when success on paper no longer aligns with your purpose? In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Kim Egger…
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730. Decision Velocity: Why Strong Leaders Don’t Wait for Perfect Information
In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian S. Smith explores the concept of Decision Velocity — the ability for leaders and organizations to make clear…
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729. From Survival Mode to Self-Worth: Dr. Andrea Hogan on Boundaries, Healing & Rewriting Your Story
What does it really take to move from surviving life to intentionally shaping it? In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits…
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728. Clarity Before Speed: Why Strong Leadership Creates Understanding Before Urgency
In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian S. Smith explores the leadership principle of Clarity Before Speed and why sustainable organizational performance…
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727. 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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726. From Burnout to Resilience: How Jennifer Hendricks-Fogg Redefines Leadership, Caregiving & Sustainable Success
What if burnout isn’t a motivation problem but a systems problem? In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Jennifer…
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725. Leading with Empathy in a more Factionalized World (rerun)
Join Brian Smith on this revisit of episode 214 of The I in Team Series and your Daily Influence as we dive into the evolving world of the fractionalized work…
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724. Consistency & Belief: How Lyndsey C. Wilson is Transforming Foster Care Youth into Future Leaders
What does it take to truly change a life? In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Lyndsey C. Wilson, CEO of First Star…
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723. The Root Cause of Motivation – Understanding Your Why (Rerun)
In this revisit to episode 413 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores the root cause of motivation and how understanding the "why" behind our…
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722. Leading Under Constraint: How Leaders Create Stability in Uncertain Times
In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores how effective leaders create calm, clarity, and momentum when business conditions feel unstable…
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721. Bet on Yourself: Turning Experience into Freedom, Purpose, and Impact
What if the career you’ve built isn’t the end of your story but the foundation for something even more meaningful? In this episode of Daily Influence…
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720. The Discipline of Consistency | How Leaders Build Trust, Momentum & Lasting Success
Why do some leaders, businesses, and individuals create lasting success while others rely on short bursts of motivation? In this episode of Daily Influence…
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719. How Your Environment Shapes Your Influence, Focus, and Leadership - Amerika Young
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Amerika Young, creator of the Space Edit Reset, a six-step system designed to transform…
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718. Growth vs. Scaling: The Hidden Risks of Growing Too Fast (rerun)
Many business leaders throw around the term scaling without fully understanding the risks involved. Scaling isn’t just about growing fast—it’s about growing…
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717. Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health as a Foundation for Productivity and Influence
In this revisit to episode 352 of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith dives into the crucial connection between mental health and workplace productivity. He…
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716. You’re Never Too Small to Make a Difference: The Power of Everyday Influence
What does it truly mean to live with purpose and how can our everyday actions shape the lives of others? In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke…
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715. Overcoming Polarization: Strategies for Reconnecting with Friends and Family (Rerun)
In today's revisit to episode 472 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith dives into how we can overcome the polarization that's fracturing relationships with friends…
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714. The Power of “Now What?”: Leading Yourself Through Change with Intention
What do you do when life shifts unexpectedly and you’re left asking, “Now what?” On this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with…
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713. Navigating Conflict: Turning Disagreements into Opportunities (rerun)
In this revisit to episode 368 of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith dives into one of the most challenging aspects of professional and personal life: conflict…
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712. From Idea to Impact: Building Solutions That Actually Matter
What happens when an idea becomes action — immediately? In Episode 712 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith sits down with Brian Deurloo, founder of Frog Creek…
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711. Small Shifts, Lasting Wellness: How Everyday Habits Create Bigger Influence
On this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Marnie Dachis Marmet, author, serial entrepreneur, board-certified health coach, and…
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710. Integrity Under Pressure: Influencing Ethically in Crisis (rerun)
In this revisit to episode 563 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores how integrity can be tested when emotions run high—whether in religion, politics, or…
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709. It’s Not Burnout, It’s Betrayal: Reframing What’s Really Holding You Back
What if what you’re feeling isn’t burnout at all but something deeper? On this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Lora…
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708. Breaking the Echo Chamber: Leading with Open-Minded Influence (Rerun)
In this revisit to episode 417 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith challenges leaders to break free from the confines of groupthink and the echo chamber. Drawing…
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707. Invisible Leadership: The Responsibility of Influence in a Noisy World (Rerun)
In this revisit to Episode 427 of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith dives into the concept of Invisible Leadership—the ability to influence without authority…
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706. Fueling Female Founders: Andrea Johnston on Authentic Leadership and Purpose-Driven Success
On this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Andrea Johnston, seasoned communications executive, exited founder, and founder of Fuel…
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705. Art, Discipline, and the Courage to Be Unapologetically You
In Episode 705 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith, PhD steps outside the traditional business lens and into one of his personal passions—art. Joined by…
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704. A Critical Mass for Peace: Using Science to Connect the World
What if science could become a bridge to peace? In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno speaks with Dr. Zafra Lerman, internationally…
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703: Operating With Intent — Stop Drifting, Start Designing Your Day
Most leaders don’t fail because they lack effort—they fail because they lack intent. In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith challenges a common…
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702. Stop Trying Harder: Start Playing the Right Game with Boaz Gilad
In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and author of The Zenith Code, Boaz Gilad, to challenge one of the…
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701. Small Stories, Big Influence: Finding Clarity at Leadership Inflection Points
What happens when successful leaders reach a moment where something simply feels “off”? In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with…
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700. Visibility Is Not Marketing: It’s a Discipline
Episode 700 marks a pivotal moment for Daily Influence — and a shift into a deeper conversation about how leaders actually operate. In this milestone episode…
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699. Pause, Reset, Lead: The Science Behind Sustainable Influence
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Dr. Marie Livesey, founder of Lively Holistic Health, to explore a powerful but often…
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698. Legacy in Real Time: Designing for Multiplication
Legacy is not something you leave behind — it’s something you’re building right now. In Episode 698 of Daily Influence, Brian S. Smith challenges the…
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697. Decision Fatigue — The Hidden Leadership Drain
Leaders don’t fail because they make bad decisions. They fail because they’re forced to make too many. In Episode 697 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith, PhD…
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696. Leading with Trust: How Structure, Service, and Self-Awareness Create Lasting Influence
What if structure isn’t about control — but about freedom? In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Silyana Bozileva, a global…
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695. Accountability Without Harshness — Why Clarity Outperforms Pressure
Accountability is one of the most misunderstood responsibilities in leadership. Too often, leaders fall into one of two traps—avoidance or aggression. They…
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694. Connection Over Control: What SWAT Negotiation Teaches About Responsible Influence
What if the most powerful leadership lessons came from moments where every word truly mattered? In this compelling episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke…
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693. Trust Is the New Currency — How Leaders Quietly Build or Break It
Trust is one of the most talked about concepts in leadership—and one of the least understood in practice. In Episode 693 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith, PhD…
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692. Team Building Tips (rerun)
Are you trying to build a team? In this revisit to Daily Influence episode 145 we discuss some tips to help build your team, regardless of size and vocation.
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691. If Not Me, Then Who? Turning Environmental Guilt into Global Impact
After 40 years in the apparel industry, Michael Bernstein had a realization: seeing the problem wasn’t enough—he had to act. On this episode of Daily…
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690. Navigating Leadership Transitions: Embrace Your Influence (rerun)
In this revisit to Daily Influence episode 240, Brian Smith delves into the essence of leadership transitions and how everyone, at every level, holds…
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689. From Survival Mode to Soul-Led Living: Reclaiming Your Power with Jennifer Wren Tolo
What happens when life shatters the plan you carefully designed? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down…
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688. The Digital Illusion of Connection — Rebuilding Cohesion in Remote Teams
Remote and hybrid work are now permanent parts of the modern workplace. Technology allows teams to communicate instantly from anywhere in the world, but…
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687. De-Escalate: Nervous System Leadership in a Divided World - With Doug Noll
When emotions spike, leadership is no longer theoretical — it’s neurological. In Episode 687 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith sits down with conflict resolution…
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686. Communication Is Not a Soft Skill: Turning Clarity into ROI with Shelley Goldstein
Is communication really a “soft skill” — or is it one of the most powerful profit drivers in your business? In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke…
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685. Reaction Is Not Strategy — Leading Through Tariffs, Regulation & Political Noise
In today’s business environment, leaders are surrounded by constant noise—tariffs, regulatory changes, political rhetoric, and nonstop commentary about what…
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684. Get Seen, Remembered, and Paid — Without Losing Yourself
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Naowshaba Ferdous, global personal brand strategist, speaker, and business mentor who…
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683. Growth Without Easy Money — The New Capital Reality
For more than a decade, businesses operated in an environment of easy capital. Low interest rates, aggressive funding cycles, and abundant investment made…
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682. AI Is Not Strategy — Why Leadership Discipline Still Determines Outcomes
Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most discussed tools in modern business. From automation to analytics, AI promises to transform…
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681. Grief as a North Star: Finding Purpose in Life’s Most Sacred Transitions
What if grief wasn’t something to “get over,” but something that could guide you toward deeper purpose? In this moving conversation, Amana Mayfield-Faulkner…
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680. Certainty Is a Myth — Stability Is a Discipline
For years, leaders have been saying the same thing: “Once things settle down…” “When the market stabilizes…” “When we get back to normal…” But normal isn’t…
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679. A Bad Day Doesn’t Make a Bad Life: From Incarceration to Impact
What if your hardest chapter became the foundation of your greatest influence? In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, Lora Tomlinson shares her journey…
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678. Influence as Legacy — What Remains After Authority
Authority is temporary. Titles change. Roles evolve. Ownership transfers. Careers shift. But something always remains. In Episode 678 of Daily Influence, Brian…
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677. Individual Responsibility in a Divided World Conviction Without Contempt. Influence Without Coercion.
We are living in a time where division feels amplified. Political tension. Social movements. Economic pressure. And in the middle of it all — leaders. In…
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676. For Now: Boundaries, Belonging, and the Return-to-Work Reset
What happens when life shifts overnight—and you’re expected to show up at work like nothing changed? In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno…
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675. The Hidden Tax of Speed — Why Fast Decisions Aren’t Free
We live in a culture that celebrates speed. Fast growth. Fast decisions. Fast pivots. Fast scaling. But as Brian Smith, PhD explains in this episode of Daily…
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674. Lead with Value: How Service Builds Trust and Long-Term Success
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Parker Wilcox, founder of Lifeguard Protection, a health and life insurance agency built…
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673. Psychological Safety Isn’t Soft — It’s Structural
Psychological safety is often described as a “soft” leadership concept — something rooted in feelings, kindness, or culture. But that’s not what it is. In…
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672. Your Competitive Advantage Is Being Human
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Bryan Kramer, globally recognized keynote speaker, best-selling author, and a leading…