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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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671. From Hollywood to Humanity: Peter Samuelson on Service, Storytelling, and Finding Happy
What if the key to happiness isn’t success, wealth, or recognition — but helping someone else? On this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits…
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670. When Experience Becomes Bias — And How Leaders Correct for It
Experience is one of leadership’s greatest assets — until it becomes unquestioned. In Episode 670 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores how success quietly…
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669. Influence Is Always On — The Myth of Neutral Leadership
Is neutrality in leadership even possible? In Episode 669 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith challenges one of the most common — and most dangerous — myths in…
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668. The Influence of Leadership. Define Leadership. (Rerun)
Understanding our influence allows us to understand that we are all leaders at different times within our areas of influence. Listen to this revisit of Daily…
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667. When Influence Becomes Responsibility: What Experience Requires of Leaders
After three decades of building organizations, systems, and leaders, experience teaches us more than how to lead — it teaches us what leadership requires. In…
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666. Regulate to Lead: Nervous System Science for Responsible Influence
So many high-achieving women quietly carry burnout that goes far deeper than a packed calendar and today’s conversation names what’s really happening…
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665. From Reflection to Responsibility: What 30 Years of S.M.A.R.T. Management Requires of Leaders Now
Thirty years ago, Individual Advantages began not as a firm with a master plan, but as a vehicle for learning — a place to observe how people behave when…
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664. Dancing for Good: How Energy, Accountability, and EQ Create Lasting Influence
What if influence wasn’t about perfection, polish, or titles—but about energy, accountability, and how you show up for others? In this episode of Daily…
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663. Building a Growth Mindset Through Equity and Inclusion (Rerun)
Join Brian Smith on this revisit to episode 226 of the Daily Influence as he delves into the power of fostering a growth mindset within your teams by defining…
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662. From Reactive to Intentional: How Leaders Stop Managing Fire Drills
Most leaders don’t wake up planning to react all day — but urgency keeps winning. Emails pull focus. Problems demand attention. Decisions stack up faster than…
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661. The Charismatic Advantage: Designing Connection Through Social Energy and Presence
Connection is not accidental — it’s intentionally designed. In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Aaron Smalls, host, DJ…
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660. The Accountability Gap: Why Expectations Aren’t Enough Anymorex
Most leaders believe they’ve been clear. Expectations were set. Goals were communicated. “Good” was explained. And yet — execution still breaks down. In this…
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659. Building Emotionally Intelligent Leaders from the Inside Out
In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Arianna Rose and Soleil Laurent, the visionary founders of Equality…
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658. Aging Influence: What Whiskey Teaches Us About Patience, Process, and Leadership
Speed gets attention. Patience builds trust. In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith sits down with Mike Hinds, co-founder of Nashville Barrel Company…
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657. Discipline Beats Motivation: Why Execution Is the Real Leadership Skill
Motivation gets us started — but it rarely gets us to the finish line. In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores why execution has become the…
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656. From Science to Hope: How Brain Health, Choice, and Lifelong Learning Shape Our Influence
In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Eric Collett, CEO of A Mind for All Seasons, nationally recognized brain…
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655. Leading Through Economic Uncertainty: Beyond Resilience to Strategic Influence
Economic uncertainty is no longer an occasional disruption—it’s the environment leaders are operating in every day. Tariffs, market volatility, geopolitical…
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654. 12 Minutes to Rewire Your Autopilot: John Mitchell and the Missing Secret Behind Think and Grow Rich
What if the gap between your potential and your results isn’t motivation… but autopilot? In today’s Daily Influence episode, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with…
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653. Thriving in the New Labor Market Reality: Skills, Culture, and Influence Redefined
The world of work didn’t just change — it’s been completely unsettled. Technology, AI, and shifting expectations have disrupted traditional roles, job titles…
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652. From AI as Tool to AI as Teammate: Why Leadership Must Evolve as Technology Joins the Team
For years, leaders treated technology as something we used. AI has changed that dynamic. In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores a shift many…
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651. Leading With Generosity: The Power of an Others-Focused Life with Larry Kaufman
Today on Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Larry Kaufman — global speaker, best-selling author of The NCG Factor, and one of the most…
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450. SMART Is a Cycle, Not a Statement
SMART doesn’t end once a goal is written down. In this episode of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith builds on the recent discussions around milestones and…
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649. Exposed to Empowered: Serena Mastin on Truth, Resilience, and Leading with Authentic Influence
In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Serena Mastin—CEO, speaker, creative visionary, and author of the…
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648. Milestones Make Goals Attainable
In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith picks up where we left off on why goals fail without milestones — and goes deeper into why milestones are what…
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647. Why Goals Fail Without Milestones
Most goals don’t fail because they lack ambition — they fail because they lack structure. In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores why…
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646. From Burnout to Flow: Carolyn Litton on Purpose, Leadership & Hearts for Hope
In this powerful conversation, Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Carolyn Litton, Founder of Hearts for Hope and creator of The Vision Project, to talk about the…
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645. Unlocking Potential: The Power of S.M.A.R.T. Management and S.M.A.R.T. BizVision (rerun)
In this revisit to episode 388 of Daily Influence, Gregg Koleno shares insights from a powerful presentation on business growth and transformation through the…
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644. Beyond the Numbers: Dr. Zuri Tau on Research, Justice, and the Humanity Behind Impact
In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Dr. Zuri Tau—Founder and CEO of Social Insights, a pioneering organization…
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643. The Responsible Influence of AI: Leveraging Technology in SMART Management (rerun)
In this revisit to episode 469 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith dives into one of today’s most dynamic and debated topics—Artificial Intelligence. Through the…
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642. Leading in times of Uncertainty: Applying SMART Tactics for resiliance
In today's revisit to episode 471 of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith tackles how leaders can navigate uncertainty by applying S.M.A.R.T. Management tactics…
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641. The Power We Already Hold: Global Impact Through Reflection, Compassion & Collective Purpose with Shenali Rajaratnam
In today’s empowering episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Shenali Rajaratnam—visionary leader, global changemaker, and…
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640. Understanding (I)individual responsibility
In this revisit to Episode 73 of the Daily Influence we explore (I)individual responsibility. Understanding (I)individual responsibility can confuse many. Our…
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639. Pivot With Grace: Sarah Johnston on Micro-Change, Self-Trust, and Navigating Life’s Big Transitions
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Sarah Johnston—performance coach, transition guide, and former corporate…
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638. Start S.M.A.R.T. – Intentional Influence (rerun)
Welcome to 2026 with this revisit to episode 375. As we step into a new year, Brian S. Smith reflects on the power of purposeful reflection and intentional…
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637. Mastering Success: How SMART Goals Turn Intentions Into Achievement
In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg Koleno breaks down one of the most transformative tools for personal and professional growth: SMART…
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636. New Year’s Day: Intention, Not Expectation
On this New Year’s Day episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith opens 2026 with a simple but powerful reminder: today is about direction, not speed. After a…
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635. New Year’s Eve: Responsibility Before Resolution
On this New Year’s Eve episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith offers a grounded reminder as one year closes and another begins: influence doesn’t reset—but…
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634. Chase the Hard: Navy SEAL Veteran Tommy Richardson on Faith, Resilience, and Divine Savagery
In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with retired Navy SEAL and Marine Corps infantryman Tommy Richardson, founder…
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633. Reflection Is a Leadership Discipline
As the year comes to a close, Brian Smith explores one of the most overlooked responsibilities of leadership: reflection. In this episode of Daily Influence…
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632. Leading From the Inside Out with Melissa Dotson
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Melissa Dotson, leader, author, and champion of conscious leadership, to explore what it…
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631. Christmas Day: Gratitude as the Greatest Influence
On this Christmas Day episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith reflects on gratitude—not just as a feeling, but as one of the most powerful forms of influence…
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630. Christmas Eve Reflection: The Influence of Presence
On this Christmas Eve episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith offers a quiet, reflective message about the power of presence. As the year slows and the…
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629. Turning Loss Into Leadership: Camilla’s Mission to Change the Pediatric Cancer Journey
In this moving conversation, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Camilla, co-founder of Mylas Beleaf, a nonprofit born from unimaginable loss and transformed…
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628. Feeling Unappreciated? Embrace Your Influence (rerun)
In this revisit to Episode 372 of The Daily Influence, we explore what it means to feel unappreciated and how to shift the narrative to reclaim your sense of…
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627. I Am We (rerun)
In this revisit to episode 127 of Daily Influence we discuss our belief in I am We and it is why We all matter; we all have amazing influence. I am We. Yes, I…
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626. Where Purpose Meets Presence: Carolann Valentino on Heart-Centered Leadership
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Carolann Valentino, 15-time award-winning entertainer, positive psychology…
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625. Communication Organization (rerun)
Today we revisit Daily Influence episode 171 where we tackled the topic of Communication Organization. We are bombarded by many different kinds of…
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624. Stop Stopping: RonnieLo on Tiny Habits, Celebrative Accountability & Lasting Change
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Ronnie Loaiza (RonnieLo), Master Certified Professional Life Coach, Certified Habit…
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623, The Art of Listening to Learn (S.M.A.R.T. Listening) (rerun)
On Today's Daily Influence we revisit episode 182 where we discussed the foundation of being a good leader is your ability to listen. Listen to how we teach…
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622. Why Culture is important and how it drives profit (rerun)
In this revisit to episode 188 of Daily Influence, we discuss the ongoing debate about Culture and its influence on profit continues. After 28 years of…
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621. From Overwhelmed to Overjoyed: Designing a Life Aligned with Joy with Jess Kaskov
In today’s episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Jess Kaskov, #1 best-selling author, transformational coach, and creator of Soul…
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620. Who is your Team? Understanding that even alone, you are on a Team (rerun)
In this revisit to episode 196 of Daily Influene, we asked; Do you ever consider who makes up your team? We're not referring to those who assist you with daily…
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619. Better Listening: How Presence, Empathy & Awareness Transform Influence with Stan Slovin
In today’s episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Stan Slovin, author, lawyer, financial advisor, and a respected pillar of the…
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618. Igniting Drive: Mastering Self-Motivation and Inspiring Teams (rerun)
Get ready to kindle the flames of inspiration with this revisit to Daily Influence’s episode 206, "Igniting Drive: Mastering Self-Motivation and Inspiring…
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617. Creating a Company of Influencers: Why Everyone Matters
In Episode 617 of Daily Influence, Brian brings forward one of the most important messages at the heart of IA Business Advisors and The I in Team Series: every…
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616. The Power of Words: Johanna Laurent on Healing, Hope, and the Language of Positivity
What if a single word could change the course of your day or even your life? In this uplifting episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno, MBA sits…
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615. The Midday Reset: Reclaiming Your Influence Before the Day Runs You
We all drift. Distractions, emotional fatigue, unexpected issues—by mid-day, even the best intentions can get blurry. In Episode 615 of The Daily Influence…
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614. The Inspired Way: Dru Wischhover on Building Businesses That Give Back
What happens when a “not-so-sexy” industry becomes a vehicle for real community impact? Dru Wischhover, entrepreneur, published author, and founder of Inspired…
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613. Say Less, Mean More: The Influence of Focused Language
In Episode 613 of The Daily Influence, Brian explores the powerful role of focused language in intentional and responsible influence. Drawing from The I in…
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612. Serve First, Connect Deep: Steve Ramona on Turning Introductions into Impact
On today’s Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with super-connector and servant leader Steve Ramona host of Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart…