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Episode 171:⁠ Dr. Danny Brassell⁠ &⁠ The Success Principles by Jack Canfield⁠

April 9
1h 33m

Episode Description

Episode 171: Dr. Danny Brassell & The Success Principles by Jack Canfield

ABOUT DANNY

Affectionately known as “Jim Carrey with a Ph.D.,” Dr. Danny Brassell (www.DannyBrassell.com) has held a variety of titles and worked with leaders from a variety of fields and disciplines, but he has always considered himself first and foremost a teacher. He is a best-selling author of 18 books, including his latest, Misfits and Crackpots. For the past 25 years he has also been a lecturer and professor at a number of universities, including his current position as a faculty advisor for the CalStateTEACH program and distinguished visiting professor at the American University of Cairo.

A gregarious, sought-after author, speaker, accountability coach and business consultant, Danny is a recognized authority on leadership development, reading, motivation and communication skills and the co-creator of The Reading Habit™, the world’s top reading engagement program, as well as founder of The Lazy Readers’ Book Club™, which provides short book recommendations for busy people.

Danny’s mission is to empower leaders to transform their personal experiences into powerful business stories that inspire action, drive growth and create lasting impact. Thousands, from school districts to businesses to association conferences, have enjoyed his energetic, interactive and informative presentations. He has spoken to over 3,500 different audiences worldwide.

The co-founder of The WellCrafted Story Workshop™, he helps individuals, entrepreneurs and organizations around the world leverage speaking on stages as a major client lead source that converts.

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

  • The true meaning of success beyond financial achievements

  • How daily habits and intentionality drive lasting success

  • The importance of reading and continuous learning for leaders

  • Building a compelling personal story and message

  • Overcoming adversity and embracing failure as a growth tool

  • The role of faith, kindness, and community in leadership

  • Strategies for communicating effectively across diverse audiences

  • The power of persistence, perseverance, and responsibility

  • Practical ways to inspire others and make a positive impact

The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Danny is, How are you seeking out, crafting, and sharing the stories you see in both yourself and your community to empower everyone?

FIND DANNY

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - The Book Leads - Dr. Danny Brassell

00:41- Introduction & Bio

02:43 - Danny on success

07:42 - Who are you today? Can you provide more information about your work?

15:29 - How did your path into your career look like, and what did it look like up until now?

21:17 - Danny on his speaking work

31:36 - How does the work you're doing today reconcile to who you were as a child?

35:50 - What is your superpower?

39:38 - What does leadership mean to you?

43:09 - Danny on faith

50:25 - Danny on his own books

58:42 - Can you introduce us to the book we’re discussing?

01:05:06 - Danny on failure

01:13:36 - Can you provide a general overview of the book?

01:21:00 - What's changed in you in the process of writing this book?

01:28:46 - Dann speaks about Wellcrafted Story

01:31:22- What are you up to these days? (A way for guests to share and market their projects and work.)

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