117: John David Mann - The Cellist and The Sniper
Release Date: 08/17/2017
Whisper Room, Writing Books That You Want to Never End and More - Thomas Kies
It's All About the Questions
What does it take to write multiple books with the same characters? Is it different than writing just one? Take a listen as I interview Edgar Award nominated author, former journalist and all-around good human Thomas Kies about his latest Geneva Chase novel. He will share what his agent, publisher and editor each said when he was thinking about starting a different series and his own thoughts on it. Then we talk about life as a writer while still working full-time, branching out into other forms of writing like becoming a playwright and so much more. In January of 2022, Thomas Kies, author of...
info_outline
Cold Fear - From NY Times List Non-Fiction to Top of Charts Fiction- John David Mann
It's All About the Questions
He's baaack! John David Mann, one of my all-time favorite guests, is back to talk about how he gets inspiration, the differences between writing non-fiction and fiction, what he credits for his ability to write what I call "books that suck you in and make you forget to go to the bathroom" and so much more. If you've never listened to John talk about writing, life, passion and having a writing partner then dive in on this episode. And forgive me for fan-geeking a bit. I love his writing and get joy out of even holding one of his books in my hand. Why you ask? Because once you start reading them...
info_outline
From Conflict to Courage - How to Stop Avoiding and Start Leading - Marlene Chism
It's All About the Questions
Marlene Chism is recognized as one of the top experts on reducing or eliminating workplace drama and helping leaders become better leaders. She has been on the show before discussing her previous books and on this episode, we discussed her latest book, From Conflict to Courage: How to Stop Avoiding and Start Leading. Conflict, and avoiding conflict, happen everyday either at work, at home or somewhere on the way to one of those. I’ve observed conflicts on roads, in restaurants, at concerts, on lines and personally have avoided a few at work or at home until it felt like I was going to...
info_outline
Talking to Myself - Part 2 - Laura Steward
It's All About the Questions
Just me updating you on the show, myself and others things
info_outline
Talking to Myself - Part 1 - Laura Steward
It's All About the Questions
Just me giving you an update on the show, myself and a few other things.
info_outline
Creativity Unleashed - Alan Shapiro
It's All About the Questions
Return guest Alan Shapiro continues our discussion on creativity, getting rid of numbness, finding and expressing your story and how routine helps him unleash his creative spark. In Alan’s own words: Passionate, award-winning photographer. Advertising Chief Creative Officer, too I grew up on the creative side of the advertising world, working with clients around the world; telling their unique stories in very unique ways. Along the way, I've had the pleasure of working with many, many talented photographers, directors and content creators. I became envious of their art and craft. At first, I...
info_outline
Doctors, Healing and Focus on the Patient - Dr. Dan Witkowski
It's All About the Questions
Going to the doctor nowadays doesn't always mean leaving there with a good diagnosis or a feeling of being heard. Many doctors are overworked and have become highly specialized preventing them from looking at their patient as a whole rather than a particular set of symptoms. Insurance reimbursement can also impact the doctor/patient relationship. What can you do to change that and feel well again? Enter Dr. Dan Witkowski. Board certified OB/GYN and Lifestyle medicine as well as being a certified nutritionist. Dr. Dan recently changed his practice to one where he takes fewer patients while...
info_outline
Lessons Learned From A Life Spent Helping Others Grow Their Businesses - Clinton Gatewood
It's All About the Questions
Clinton Gatewood is my guest on this epsiode and it is an overdue interview. Clint has lived his life helping others grow their businesses as well as having founded and sold his own company. He has dedicated his life to serving others and helping them see how they can achieve their business goals. I know Clint from my tech days onward and every role he has ever held in any company he has worked for, or with, has seen the benefit of having him around. On this epsiode Clint shares what he learned growing a business from the ground up for himself and others, how he learned to "own the...
info_outline
5 Secrets to Lasting Love - John and Ana Mann
It's All About the Questions
John David Mann and Ana Gabriel Mann joined me to discuss their seminal work, The Go-Giver Marriage A Little Story About The 5 Secrets to Lasting Love. This is not your average book about relationships and marriage. Nor is this interview. Take a listen as I ask John and Ana about the foundation for the book, how their lives intertwined to create the book and how each of us can begin to improve relationships that matter to us. JOHN DAVID MANN is coauthor of more than thirty books, including four New York Times bestsellers and five national bestsellers, including The...
info_outline
Creating Joy as a Startup Founder - Hannah Thomson
It's All About the Questions
How does a woman nowhere close to retirement age create a company that is all about helping people ready to retire? Well Hannah Thomson will tell you all you have to do is know her granny. Inspiration is all around us. How we act on that separates the successful from the less successful. Hannah Thomson has learned to act on what she learns from the world around her and founded the highly successful retirement-focused company The Joy Club. Not your usual kind of startup, this one focuses on virtual AND live events to inspire retirees, or those who want a bit more fun in their lives, to grab...
info_outlineWhat happens when a cellist and a sniper get together to write a few books? Magic. Perception shifting magic. At least that is what happens for me everyone time I read one of the books they have collaborated on based on Brandon Webb's experiences as a Navy Seal Sniper, Sniper Training School re-creator and CEO of a media company valued at $100mm.
How does someone write a book with another, especially when they come from such diverse backgrounds and perspectives? It may surprise you to learn that they are actually closer in perspective than the title of this episode may lead you to believe.
As a trained cellist and composer, from a family of renowned conductors and musicians, John shares how he connects with the authors he writes with, how his latest effort with Brand Webb, Total Focus: How to Make Better Decisions Under Pressure, is a culmination of years of working together and what drives him to work with others to spread their messages to the world.
For John, "writing is music". For me, reading his words are like listening to the most beautiful piece of music ever played. Words have the power to shift thinking, to transform the reader forever.
With their latest collaboration, my thinking is now transformed.
John and I speak about Total Focus, working with others, and his and my favorite words. After you listen to this episode, tweet out your favorite word to @thelaurasteward and @johndavidmann.
John David Mann is an award-winning author whose writings have earned the Nautilus Award, the Axiom Business Book Award (Gold Medal), and Taiwan’s Golden Book Award for Innovation. He is coauthor of the New York Times bestsellers The Red Circle (with Brandon Webb) and Flash Foresight (with Dan Burrus) and the Wall Street Journal bestsellers Real Leadership (with John Addison) and The Slight Edge (with Jeff Olson). He coauthored the international bestseller The Go-Giver, hailed by Adam Grant as “the most important parable about business—and life—of our time.” His books are available in two dozen languages and have sold more than two million copies. His 2011 Take the Lead (with Betsy Myers) was named by Tom Peters and the Washington Post as “best leadership book of 2011.” www.johndavidmann.com