Productivity Smarts

De: Gerald J. Leonard
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  • Productivity Smarts is an audio podcast hosted by Gerald J. Leonard, a productivity expert who helps other professionals get more done. Each episode features an in-depth discussion or interview with top productivity experts, tips, and strategies to help you become more productive by leveraging neuroscience principles. Features: • Interviews with top productivity experts • Tips and strategies for getting more done • Interviews with people who are doing great things Benefits: • Learn how to get more done • Get inspired by others who are doing great things in their lives • Hear what they do to stay focused and motivated Want Free Personalized Coaching? Try My AI Neuro-Productivity Executive Coach GPT https://chatgpt.com/g/g-67f417d34dbc819187762515f7fb28ed-neuro-productivity-executive-coach-gpt Free Productivity Smarts Weekly Evaluation Worksheet https://go.productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/productivity-smarts-worksheet Every Goal Is A Project, and Everyone Is A Project Manager worksheet https://go.productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/every-goal-is-a-project Discover How To Set Goals, Build A High-Performing Team, & Increase Productivity.... Starting Today!” https://workshop.productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/optin1666905303826?_ga=2.21012029.741858075.1668537790-242233139.1659493194 www.productivitysmartspodcast.com
    2023
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  • Productivity Smarts 100 - The Power of Connection with Dr. Dianne Olvera

    Productivity Smarts 100 - The Power of Connection with Dr. Dianne Olvera
    May 6 2025
    Did you know the way you make eye contact could determine your next promotion—or prevent a team meltdown? In this paradigm-shifting episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard uncovers the hidden mechanics of workplace success with Dr. Dianne Olvera, a clinical psychologist and former diplomat whose espionage experience revealed surprising truths about human connection. With dual doctorates in bilingual education and cultural neuroscience, Dr. Olvera proves that real productivity isn't about doing more, it's about connecting better. From her accidental dental disaster as a TWA stewardess to surviving Argentina's political turmoil, Dr. Olvera's extraordinary journey reveals how connection fuels resilience in business and life. This isn't just another soft skills lecture. It's an operational manual for the most overlooked productivity tool you have: your ability to truly see others. Tune in to discover how mindful communication and authentic connection can transform your team dynamics, fuel inclusivity, and unlock lasting productivity. What We Discuss [02:01] Introduction to Dr. Dianne Olvera’s extraordinary career [05:07] A hilarious (and revealing) story about knocking out a passenger’s tooth mid-flight [08:05] How language shapes culture—lessons from Latin America’s "open conversations" [13:29] The science of eye contact: Why being "felt" boosts productivity [17:36] Spy tactics for workplace dynamics: Using eyes to set boundaries [19:17] How electrical energy in our eyes rebuilds broken relationships [23:31] The dark side of jokes: How negative speech patterns poison teams [26:21] Neurodiversity in the workplace: Creating safety for divergent thinkers [32:15] The "Ask Don’t Tell" philosophy to empower self-leadership and intrinsic motivation [32:53] Naming behaviours in the book [38:40] Where to connect with Dr. Olvera Notable Quotes [05:01] “I knocked a man's tooth out with my hip as we were getting ready to land at the Indianapolis 500. This is when they still had real forks." — Dr. Dianne Olvera [08:05] "I spent 12 years in graduate school going for my first doctorate in bilingual special education, and then my second one was in cultural differences because I wanted to know what is the impact of language on people." — Dr. Dianne Olvera [09:59] "In Latin America, people would come up, hug me, and tell me to my face what they thought of me. At first, you want to crawl into a hole, but then you realize they really care about me." — Dr. Dianne Olvera [13:29] "When you broaden your awareness, you actually notice when somebody looks at you, and you also notice when they don't look at you. And so you don't feel." — Dr. Dianne Olvera [19:17] "Our eyes are of the electrical system of our body. You can literally turn negative relationships or relationships that have gone cold within a week by just learning how to use your eyes." — Dr. Dianne Olvera [23:31] "Negative speech patterns usually start out as a joke. But then that little negative gesture permeates the whole group." — Dr. Dianne Olvera [33:44] “So it's the words you don't use that are the words that get you into trouble.”— Dr. Dianne Olvera Our Guest Dr. Dianne Olvera is a lively and compassionate educator, former diplomat, and intelligence officer whose groundbreaking work has transformed classrooms and workplaces around the world. Holding doctorates in bilingual special education and cultural neuroscience, she brings a rare blend of academic insight and real-world experience. Her research into how language and nonverbal cues shape the brain has helped teams and individuals communicate more effectively, resolve conflict, and foster genuine connection. In her acclaimed book, The Power of Connection, Dr. Olvera reveals how subtle shifts in speech patterns and body language can unlock empowerment, collaboration, and lasting change. Resources Dianne Olvera Website - https://www.drdianneolvera.com/ Book - The Power of Connection Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard Mentioned Book Conversational Intelligence Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds
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    41 m
  • Productivity Smarts 099 - 20 Years of Internet Humor with Bill Williams

    Productivity Smarts 099 - 20 Years of Internet Humor with Bill Williams
    Apr 29 2025

    What If the Secret to Productivity… Is laughter? What do you do when your career disappears overnight? When GPS kills your bestselling book? Or when your team is drowning in stress and silence? For award-winning journalist and humorist Bill Williams, the answer wasn’t hustle—it was humor.

    In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Bill Williams—award-winning journalist, former trombonist, and the brilliant mind behind 20 Years of Internet Humor, Volume One. For over two decades, Bill has delivered daily doses of joy through his “Thought of the Day” emails, and now he’s sharing how laughter can transform not just your mood—but your productivity.

    Bill dives into his incredible journey from film and finance to publishing and performance, showing how humor helped him lead teams, overcome major life transitions (including two bankruptcies), and adapt to everything from the death of film photography to the rise of GPS. You’ll discover how a funny email boosted his sales team’s performance, why “nobody ever bought something from a grouch,” and how one book is helping readers around the world start their day with a smile.

    If you’ve ever needed a reminder that joy and success can go hand in hand, this conversation is for you.

    What We Discuss

    • [00:00:05] Introduction to Bill Williams

    • [00:06:27] Adapting to change in careers

    • [00:09:33] Impact of humor on productivity

    • [00:12:28] Organizing content for the book

    • [00:15:10] The role of humor in sales

    • [00:17:35] Using humor to navigate transitions

    • [00:19:29] Staying focused in a digital age

    • [00:20:21] Discussion on negativity in media

    • [00:22:49] Productivity lessons from career transitions

    • [00:26:19] Adapting to challenges in journalism

    • [00:27:28] Closing remarks

    Notable Quotes

    • [06:27] "One of the biggest things that I can say I have had and what I advise anybody to do is be adaptable, because things change. And when things change, you need to change with them." — Bill Williams

    • [15:10] "Nobody ever bought something from a grouch. If you're not smiling, if you're not ready to have a joke with somebody and, you know, have them smile, you're not going to be a very good salesman." — Bill Williams

    • [17:35] "I don't want to be a grump, okay? And nobody ever was a good manager when they were always grumpy, you know, and so, hey, if I can use humor, which is something I've always tried to do, things work out better." — Bill Williams

    • [26:26] "You have to change with the situation. We put the disaster information on grocery bags so that they could get the information." — Bill Williams

    Resources

    Bill Williams

    • Website: https://www.billwilliamscomedy.com/

    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@billwilliamscomedy

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-williams-2488b0b

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billwilliamscomedy

    • Book: 20 Years of Internet Humor

    Productivity Smarts Podcast

    • Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com

    Gerald J. Leonard

    • Website - geraldjleonard.com

    • Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com

    • Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard


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    30 m
  • Productivity Smarts 098 - The Empowered Heart with Agnes Chau

    Productivity Smarts 098 - The Empowered Heart with Agnes Chau
    Apr 22 2025

    What if your brain’s "operating system" is running on outdated software? In this transformative episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Agnes Chau—award-winning transformational coach, aerospace engineer, and founder of the nonprofit Empowered Heart—to explore how neuroscience, subconscious reprogramming, and heart-mind alignment can unlock unparalleled productivity and fulfillment.

    From sound healing with gamma waves (backed by MIT research on Alzheimer’s prevention) to muscle testing and Psych-K techniques, Agnes reveals actionable strategies to bridge the gap between conscious goals and subconscious blocks. Discover why 95% of behaviors are subconscious, how to "cancel" limiting beliefs in real time, and why stress relief isn’t just self-care—it’s a non-negotiable for peak performance.

    Packed with metaphors (think "Dead Sea vs. Mediterranean" for energy flow) and Gerald’s personal vertigo comeback story, this episode is a masterclass in rewiring your mind, elevating resilience, and leading a life of purpose. Let’s get into it!

    What We Discuss

    • [00:00] Introduction to Agnes

    • [07:26] The importance of understanding subconscious behaviors and beliefs

    • [08:28] The role of the subconscious

    • [11:31] Upgrading the human operating system

    • [18:28] The importance of achieving inner peace for positive life changes

    • [21:04] The size of conscious vs. subconscious

    • [22:22] Team alignment: football analogy

    • [23:24] Heart and brain coherence

    • [26:57] Practical application of alignment

    • [30:06] The Empowered Heart nonprofit organization

    • [35:04] Stress impacts on physical and mental health

    • [41:20] The Dead Sea vs. Mediterranean Sea analogy

    • [45:08] Closing remarks

    Notable Quotes

    • [10:42] "The subconscious is like that high speed train, whereas your conscious mind is like riding a bicycle. Well, if that high speed train is pointed in the wrong direction, you may get there faster." — Agnes Chau

    • [11:49] "To upgrade your human operating system, you can tap into the powerhouse which is your brain, and align it with your divine heart, which is your intuition, your higher self, the holy spirit within the superconscious, and also tapping into and harmonizing the heart, the mind, and the body intelligence to create that life that you want." — Agnes Chau

    • [32:26] "I'm not proposing that it's just all positive thinking. I'm proposing balanced thinking. And the challenge is that we have too much negativity and that's why there's this whole push towards more positivity to balance ourselves out. But at the end of the day, what you want is accurate thinking." — Agnes Chau

    • [35:27] "If we're not constantly rinsing and washing out our brain with positivity through meditation and taking care of ourselves, then over time, stress will create a physical issue." — Gerald J. Leonard

    • [39:25] "The importance of learning is about neuroplasticity. And it's always important to learn something new, whether it's physical or mental." — Agnes Chau

    Resources

    Agnes Chau

    • Empowered Heart Website: https://www.empowered-heart.org/about-5

    • Website: https://www.agneschau.com/agnes-background

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-chau-llc

    Productivity Smarts Podcast

    • Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com

    Gerald J. Leonard

    • Website - geraldjleonard.com

    • Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com

    • Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard

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