Empower Chief Investment Strategist Marta Norton shares practical tips to avoid burnout
Release Date: 03/05/2025
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Ep. 247: Swimming and diving instilled a discipline in Sara that she carried into marathon running—qualifying for Boston the year of the bombing, then digging deep to requalify under even tougher standards. That same grit now fuels her approach to business, helping her navigate setbacks and drive purpose-driven growth. Sara is offering a 10% discount to all of our listeners when you visit her website through this link: Our for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply today’s insights. Do you want to write a...
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Former World No. 1 Tennis Player Stan Smith and Business Partner Gary Niebur on Winning Trust: How to Create Moments That Matter
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Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel: Why Deliberate Practice Beats Just Putting in the Hours
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Ep. 243: This executive who oversees OpenTable, Booking.com, and KAYAK was shaped by tennis courts and ski slopes. Glenn explains why “deliberate practice” beats “time on task” every time. Don’t miss: • How Glenn used this mindset to recover from a stroke • The right way to coach for continuous improvement • How AI is changing the rules of feedback in real time Our for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply today’s insights. Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at...
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NewsNation Anchor Leland Vittert shares his journey with autism in our new book “Born Lucky”
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Ep. 242: He didn’t speak until he was three. Today, he’s the one asking the tough questions on national television—broadcasting from war zones, pressing political leaders, and keeping his cool when chaos unfolds live. In this heartfelt episode, Leland shares how his father’s fierce love—and some brutally honest coaching—transformed him. Order our NEW BOOK Born Lucky on Amazon: Our free for this episode includes the four pieces of advice Leland’s grandfather wrote in his letter and reflection questions so you can apply today's insights. Do you want to write a book? In...
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Perspire Sauna Studios CMO Caroline Linton asks: Do you turn pressure into preparation?
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PNC Executive Cressman Bronson shares how he turned one chance into a 30-year career
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The Senior: How Mike Flynt turned Regret to Redemption — Now a Major Motion Picture
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PGIM Quantitative Solutions CEO Linda Gibson: Why EQ is your most valuable edge in the age of AI
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Ep. 238 Field hockey taught Linda to pause and ask "Why do you love the game?" That question has helped her transform both sports teams and billion-dollar organizations. Linda’s team manages $111 billion in assets and are part of the 1.4 trillion dollar investment arm of Prudential Financial. She began her career as a lawyer, but her love for math and problem-solving helped her rise to the top in the finance world. Don’t miss: Why EQ is leadership’s real X-Factor in the age of AI How eye rolls and emails reveal your culture The "color-dot" system Linda uses for decoding personalities ...
info_outlineEp. 220: Marta described herself as a “maniac about soccer,” but by her senior year of high school, she walked away from the game, a choice she later regretted. Years later, as an accomplished investment strategist, that lingering regret shaped a critical career decision—one that taught her the power of seizing opportunities, even when they feel overwhelming.
Learn why elite leaders step up in defining moments—and how to recognize yours!
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