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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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611. A Thanksgiving Reflection: Influence, Gratitude, and the I in Team
In this Thanksgiving episode of Daily Influence, Brian reminds us that gratitude is one of the purest forms of positive influence. Drawing from The I in Team…
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610. From Gaslighting to Truthlighting: Leading with Honesty and Hope
On today’s Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno, MBA welcomes Dr. Falguni Shah, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor…
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609. “Before You Hit Send: The 10-Second Influence Check”
Ever send a message you wish you could take back? Before every text, email, or post, take 10 seconds to pause and ask: “Is this how I want to influence this…
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608. Today I Get To: Evolving with Purpose and Owning Your Voice
What if burnout was actually a sign that it’s time to evolve? On today’s Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno, MBA sits down with Kara Conway Love—lawyer…
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607. The Apology as a Tool of Positive Influence
In today’s episode of Daily Influence, Brian explores one of the most underestimated tools in leadership and human connection: the apology. Rooted in The I in…
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606. Doing Good, Together: How Duly Health & Care Turns Purpose Into Action
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Dustin Wilson, Manager of Community Relations and Social Impact at Duly Health & Care…
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605. Am I the Problem? Recognizing Your Own Negative Influence
In today’s episode of The Daily Influence, Brian invites you to look in the mirror and ask one of the hardest—but most transformative—questions in personal…
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604. Cyber Clarity: Turning Fear into Empowerment with D. Anne Gunia
In a world where technology often feels intimidating, D. Anne Gunia, founder of Cyber Venger and author of Cyber Clarity, is on a mission to change the…
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603. How to Deal with Transition (Change) (Rerun)
Today we revisit Daily Influence Episode 173 where we asked, Are you struggling with change? How many change projects have you been involved in that end up not…
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602. Reviewing Your Week Through the Lens of Influence
As we close out a milestone week at The Daily Influence, Brian reflects on how reviewing our week through the lens of influence helps us grow with greater…
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601. Lead Tech Without Coding: Nelly Yusupova on Process, AI, and Responsible Influence
Non-technical founders, this one’s for you. In this episode, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Nelly Yusupova—seasoned technologist, fractional CTO, and…
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600. Who Has Influenced Your Biggest Life Decisions?
In this milestone 600th episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith reflects on the people, moments, and experiences that have shaped life’s biggest decisions…
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599. Rewriting Your Story: Christy Clark on Courage, Growth, and Conscious Influence
What if the hardest chapters of your life became the foundation for your greatest transformation? On today’s Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno, MBA…
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598. Leading with Empathy in a more Factionalized World (Rerun)
Join Brian Smith on today's revisit of episode 214 of The I in Team Series and your Daily Influence as we dive into the evolving world of the fractionalized…
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597. The Power of Positive Influence (Rerun)
In this revisit to Episode 258 of the Daily Influence, Brian S. Smith delves into the transformative power of positive influence within organizations. Discover…
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596. Rebuild, Rise, and Thrive: Hope Firsel on Healing Through Life’s Hardest Transitions
What does it take to rebuild your life after everything changes and come out stronger on the other side? On today’s Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno…
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595. The Art of Letting Go: Mastering Delegation with S.M.A.R.T. Influence (rerun)
In revisit to Episode 477 of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores The Art of Letting Go—a powerful reframing of delegation as an act of empowerment, not…
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594. Leading with Heart: How Positivity and Perspective Drive Real Change with Emily Tyler
What does it mean to lead with kindness in a world that often values speed over sincerity? In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno, MBA…
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593. The S.M.A.R.T. Way to Lead in a Global Era (rerun)
In this revisit to episode 494 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores how the principles of S.M.A.R.T. Management—Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant…
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592. Navigating Political Conversations: Empathy, Respect, and Influence (rerun)
In this revisit to episode 324 of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith delves into the increasingly emotional and complex nature of political conversations. He…
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591. Forgiveness: The Pathway to Peace and Personal Power with Dr. Dravon James
What if forgiveness wasn’t about others but about freeing yourself? On today’s Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno, MBA sits down with Dr. Dravon James…
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590. The Art of Delegation: Empowering Teams to Thrive (rerun)
In this revisit to episode 286 of The Daily Influence, Brian S. Smith dives into the nuances of effective delegation—an essential leadership skill that can…
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589. Get Your Talk Ready to Rock: Turning Your Voice Into Influence with Leisa Reid
What if your voice could open doors, build trust, and inspire lasting change? On today’s Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Leisa Reid…
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588. The Influence of Positive Thinking Transforming Mindsets and Outcomes (Rerun)
In this revisit to episode 284 of the Daily Influence podcast, Brian Smith delves into the transformative power of positive thinking. Drawing from the core…
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587. Navigating Change: Strategies for Effective Transition Management (Rerun)
In this Revisit to episode 263 of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores strategies for effective transition management, which he refers to as improvement…
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586. Doubt the Doubt: Joel Salomon on Prosperity, Mindset, and Living with Purpose
What does it take to shift from fear and scarcity into abundance and fulfillment? On today’s Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno welcomes Joel Salomon…
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585. Measuring Leadership Impact: The SMART Path to Organizational Success (Rerun)
In this Revisit to Episode 376 of Daily Influence Brian Smith as he dives into actionable strategies for measuring the impact of leadership on organizational…
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584. Empowering with Purpose: Anusha Kalyanasundaram on Business, Philanthropy, and Uplifting Others
On this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Anusha Kalyanasundaram, Senior Manager of Business Development at Blue Ops Partners…
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583. Forward is Improvement: The Influence of Movement with Cindy Capistran of Life Time Fitness Algonquin
In Episode 583 of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith sits down with Cindy Capistran, Group Fitness and Small Group Training Coach and Events Coordinator at Life…
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582. 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 episode, Brian Smith…
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581. Breaking Barriers in Law: Vanessa Seiler on Mentorship, Integrity, and Women Leading Change
What does it take to rise in a profession historically dominated by men and then create space for others to do the same? On today’s Daily Influence, host…
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580. Writing to Slow Down: Turning Thought into Intentional Influence
In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores the power of writing as a tool to slow down, reflect, and lead with intention. Drawing from The I in…
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579. Beyond the Game: Hayley Williams on Resilience and Responsible Influence
What does it take to thrive in a sport where opportunities are limited—and still create a legacy beyond the rink? In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence…
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578. Finding Common Ground in Divisive Times (rerun)
In today’s revisit of episode 326 of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith dives into the challenge of finding common ground during these highly divisive times…
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577. Decision Fatigue: Protecting Your Influence by Protecting Your Clarity
In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores the quiet but powerful force of decision fatigue—how too many choices drain focus, clarity, and…
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576. Building Your Village: Finding Joy, Connection, and Purpose with Florence Ann Romano
What does it really mean to have a village and how do we build one in today’s world of disconnection and busyness? On this episode of Daily Influence, host…
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575. Ghosting (Rerun)
In this revisit of Daily Influence Episode 172 we asked, Have you been ghosted? Have you ghosted someone? Have you wondered why or what drives ghosting to…
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574. Alignment Over Hustle: Camille L. Miller on Building a Soul-Led Business (Without Losing Yourself)
What happens when strategy meets spirit—and scale follows alignment? In this conversation, Camille L. Miller, transformational business strategist and founder…
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573. The Role of Accountability in Achieving Success (Rerun)
In this revisit of episode 275 of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores the critical role that accountability plays in achieving both personal and…
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572. Own Your Story: Building an In-House Content Engine with Alex Sheridan (Impaxs)
Today on Daily Influence, Brian sits down with Alex Sheridan—founder of Impaxs—to unpack how companies can ditch “agency-dependence” and build a lean…
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571. Unplugged SEO: People, Planet, Purpose (and Results)
What happens when you throw out the slick playbook and build marketing around values, voice, and real people? Chicago-based organic SEO consultant Lauren Plug…
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570. Flexibility Meets Accountability: Building a S.M.A.R.T. Remote Work Culture (Rerun)
In this revisit to Episode 399 of the Daily Influence, Brian S. Smith delves into the evolving landscape of remote and hybrid work. He explores the challenges…
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569. Playing Big: Courage, Connection, and the Ripple Effect of Everyday Influence
In this inspiring episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Erin Herman, keynote speaker, storyteller, and advocate for stepping boldly…
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568. Leadership in the Age of Disruption: Steering Your Team Through Uncertainty (Rerun)
In this revisit to episode 320 of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith dives into the challenges leaders face during times of uncertainty and disruption. He shares…
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567. Escaping the Ownership Trap: Balancing Legacy, Values, and Growth with Bob Green
In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith sits down with Bob Green, founder of Evoke Growth, to explore what he calls the “Ownership Trap.” Bob shares…
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566. Beyond the Numbers: Profit, Purpose & Legacy with Jayson Mamaclay
Host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Jayson Mamaclay, Vice President at Norman Professional Services (NPS), to explore how entrepreneurs can take off the…
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565. Hope to Action: Turning Vision into Lasting Improvement
Hope is a powerful starting point—it sparks the vision of what we want to achieve. But hope alone isn’t enough. In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith…
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564. Renee Beckman: Building the WISE Tribe — Elevating Women, Mental Wellness, and Inclusive Leadership
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Renee Beckman — executive recruiter, entrepreneur, and founder of the WISE Tribe — a…
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563. Integrity Under Pressure: Influencing Ethically in Crisis
In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores how integrity can be tested when emotions run high—whether in religion, politics, or personal crises…
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562. Say Less, Mean More: The Influence of Focused Language
In this Opine episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores how focused language can strengthen your influence. Using SMART principles, he discusses how to…
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561. Planning for Peace: How Tara Baker Makes Estate Planning Family-Friendly
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Tara Baker—an attorney, mom of four, and founder of Estate Planning for New…
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560. From Goals to SMART Objectives – Reframing Success (Rerun)
In this revisit of our milestone episode 400 of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith dives into why the shift from "goals" to "SMART objectives" is…
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559. Breaking Ceilings: From Rock Bottom to Responsible Influence with Justin Lund
In this powerful episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Justin Lund, founder of Propel Enterprises, to explore the raw and…
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558. Influence Fatigue: Finding Balance in Constant Connection
In Episode 558 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores the overlooked reality of Influence Fatigue—the exhaustion that comes from always being in “influence…
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557. Strategic Goal Setting: Aligning Personal and Professional Objectives (Rerun)
In this rerun of Episode 278 of The Daily Influence, Brian S. Smith dives deep into the critical topic of aligning personal and professional goals to create a…
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556. Sticky Notes & Ripple Effects: Charlie Saffro on Leading with Intention and Humanity
In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg Koleno sits down with Charlie Saffro, founder and CEO of CS Recruiting, TEDx speaker, and advocate for people-first…
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555. The Power of Reflection: Learning from Past Experiences (Rerun)
In this revisit to episode 265 of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith dives deep into the transformative power of reflection. Learn how to harness your past…
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554. The Power of Yet: Growth, Resilience & Bold Reinvention with Danielle McCombs
What if the life you’re meant to live is just one bold “yes” away? In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Danielle McCombs…
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553. Balancing Short-term Wins with Long-term Vision (Rerun)
In this rerun of Episode 256 of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith dives into the art of balancing short-term wins with long-term vision. Discover practical tips…
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552. Effective Communication: Bridging the Gaps and Building Connections
In this episode of the Daily Influence, Brian S. Smith dives deep into the complexities of effective communication. Discover how different communication…