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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 Books: Productivity Smarts: Leaders and Managers Unlock Productivity Secrets from 12 Influential Musicians of the 20th and 21st Century: https://amzn.to/4mcy2jr A Symphony of Choices: https://amzn.to/3Keq3zx KIVA: It's a loan, not a donation Join me in providing microloans through Kiva that create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds Connect with Gerald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard Free Productivity Smarts Weekly Evaluation Worksheet https://go.productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/productivity-smarts-worksheet Learn more at www.productivitysmartspodcast.com© 2023 Economia Successo personale Sviluppo personale
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  • The Maestro Mindset: How Orchestras Build the World's Best Teams

    The Maestro Mindset: How Orchestras Build the World's Best Teams
    Oct 20 2026
    Can a symphony orchestra show us how to lead a team? Why do some groups perform brilliantly with one person in front of them and poorly with another?In this episode of Productivity Smarts, Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Charles Grimes, a business psychologist, leadership consultant, lifelong choral singer, and author of A Question of Leadership, to explore what 30 years of working with leaders and performing alongside professional orchestras have taught him about high-performing teams.Charles shares the story of a disengaged choir that transformed in minutes when a conductor arrived, convinced the piece was worth doing. Together, they connect it to roving leadership, where leadership passes between people depending on who has the ball, as in a jazz quartet or a rugby match. Charles explains why listening is the core skill of great teams, why leadership is a relationship built one person at a time, and why musicians welcome feedback that most workplaces avoid.They also cover preparation without perfectionism, balancing confidence with humility, and why practice matters more than performance. Charles closes with three questions every leader should ask: What is really going on? Who am I becoming? How do I help my people thrive?If you want to listen better, lead in a way that lifts your team, and make practice a habit, this conversation offers a fresh perspective from the world of music.What We Discuss[02:01] Introducing Charles Grimes and A Question of Leadership[02:59] Bach, joy, and writing a cantata every week[06:19] How singing and business psychology came together[10:03] The conductor who transformed a disengaged choir[14:16] Why struggling sports teams replace the coach[16:46] Jazz and roving leadership: how the lead moves around the band[19:10] Headship versus leadership[19:52] What orchestras understand about high-performing teams[20:13] Listening vertically and horizontally[27:07] Leadership is a relationship, not a list of tips[28:57] Feedback: why musicians accept it and workplaces avoid it[32:56] Preparation without perfectionism[34:31] Moving between confidence and humility[37:30] Why practice and rehearsal matter more than performance[38:41] Who are you becoming as a leader?[40:40] What a conductor is really for[44:17] “It’s who he was”: leadership beyond title and role[45:56] How to connect with Charles Notable Quotes[21:02] “I believe that they are the orchestras, professional orchestras, that the the highest performing teams that you get anywhere because it is quite extraordinary" - Charles Grimes[19:10] “They have the headship. But as you've just been explaining, the leadership moves round.” - Charles Grimes[27:23] “Leadership is about a relationship, and you’ve got to have a relationship with each of those people in your team.” - Charles Grimes[29:36] “I don’t take it personally. You don’t take it personally. It’s just constant feedback.” - Charles Grimes[31:21] “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” - Gerald J. Leonard[34:19] “Aim for excellence, but not for perfection.” - Charles Grimes[35:43] “You’ve got to have confidence, but you’ve also got to be humble.” - Charles Grimes[44:28] “It wasn't about his title. It wasn't about his role. It was about who he was as a person.” - Gerald J. LeonardResource and LinksCharles GrimesWebsite: https://www.charlesgrimes.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesggrimes/Email: charles@charlesgrimes.comBook: A Question of Leadership by Charles GrimesProductivity Smarts PodcastWebsite - productivitysmartspodcast.comGerald J. LeonardWebsite - geraldjleonard.comTurnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.comScheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonardKiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopmindsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    48 min
  • Leadership Isn't a Title: How Roving Leadership Unlocks Your Team's Potential with Sal Tagliareni

    Leadership Isn't a Title: How Roving Leadership Unlocks Your Team's Potential with Sal Tagliareni
    Oct 13 2026
    What makes someone a leader? Is it their title, their authority, or their ability to help others succeed? And what changes when leadership becomes something everyone on a team can practice?Sal Tagliareni, author of A Roving Leadership, explores a different approach to leadership shaped by his mentorship and coaching with Viktor Frankl. Rather than placing all responsibility on one person, roving leadership allows leadership to move between team members depending on the situation, the skills required, and the needs of the moment.In this episode of Productivity Smarts, Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Sal to discuss how organizations can create environments where people feel valued, confident, and willing to take initiative. Sal explains why recognizing your own worth and appreciating the contributions of others are essential to building stronger teams. When people feel psychologically safe, they are more comfortable sharing ideas, asking questions, and stepping into leadership when needed.The conversation also examines the importance of clear expectations and rules of engagement. Trust and teamwork do not happen automatically. They grow when people understand their responsibilities and communicate honestly. Sal also explores visualization, explaining how it can help people prepare for challenges and approach their goals with greater confidence.Beyond motivation, Sal highlights the role of habits, systems, and consistent action in achieving meaningful progress. Drawing on Viktor Frankl's influence, he reflects on personal responsibility, purpose, and the human value behind every role.If you want to strengthen teamwork, encourage shared leadership, and create a workplace where people can contribute their best, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on how leadership can work in practice.What We Discuss[02:02] Introducing Sal Tagliareni and the idea of roving leadership[05:30] Why so many people feel disconnected from their work[06:01] Leadership as a shared responsibility, not a fixed role[09:27] Adapting leadership to the needs of the moment[10:48] Recognizing your worth and the value you bring[12:03] Creating psychological safety and stronger teamwork[16:01] Establishing clear rules of engagement[19:04] Using visualization to prepare for success[21:24] Turning insight into consistent action[24:19] Accepting the messy reality of leadership[28:57] Building habits and systems that support motivation[32:00] Strengthening trust through honesty and communication[34:19] Viktor Frankl's influence on leadership and meaning[38:02] Applying roving leadership in everyday workNotable Quotes[06:01] “Leadership is not a static; it moves from person to person, dependent on the need and the circumstances.” - Sal Tagliareni[09:36] “Leadership is not one style. -| Sal Tagliareni[10:50] “You have value. Period.” - Sal Tagliareni[12:50] “I see a lot of people who think they have to control everything, and in fact, they're controlling nothing.” - Sal Tagliareni[15:06] “They don't commit to you because you know you're treating them like okay, do this stupid, rather than hey guys, together we really need to do this.” - Sal Tagliareni[18:26] “Courage is a heck of a lot more important than confidence. But you're only going to take courage if you get encouraged.”-| Sal Tagliareni[21:43] “Insight is not enough in human behavior. Behavior is important.” - Sal Tagliareni[24:19] “Leadership is messy and it's tough and it's lonely.” | Sal Tagliareni[28:57] “Motivation isn't the issue most times. It's the lack of a system.” - Sal Tagliareni[38:49] “Transformational culture is not something that happens overnight.” | Sal TagliareniResource and LinksSal TagliareniLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sal-sj-tagliareniBook: A Roving Leadership by Sal TagliareniProductivity Smarts PodcastWebsite - productivitysmartspodcast.comGerald J. LeonardWebsite - geraldjleonard.comTurnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.comScheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonardKiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopmindsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    42 min
  • Episode 167 - Design the Life You Would Absolutely Love: Breaking Limiting Beliefs with Dr. Kim Nugent

    Episode 167 - Design the Life You Would Absolutely Love: Breaking Limiting Beliefs with Dr. Kim Nugent
    Oct 6 2026

    What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want is the way you think and speak about what is possible?

    In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard welcomes back Dr. Kim Nugent, an award-winning leadership expert, Dream Builder Master Coach, best-selling author, and advocate for personal transformation.

    Dr. Nugent explains why so many adults live on autopilot, putting work, family, and responsibilities ahead of their own dreams. She breaks down common limiting beliefs such as “I can’t because” and “I don’t have enough time,” and shows how thoughts shape emotions, actions, and ultimately results.

    Gerald and Kim explore how to notice your internal language, shift from a judging mindset to a learning mindset, and use your body as an early warning system when stress or fear takes over. Kim also shares practical Dream Builder tools, including imagining your life three years from now, getting specific about what you truly want, and acting from the identity of the person who has already achieved it.

    They also discuss why fear often appears when you move beyond your comfort zone, how setbacks can be reframed as feedback, and why meaningful change can begin with one small daily step.

    If you have been waiting for “someday,” this episode will challenge you to get clear, raise your internal thermostat, and start building a life you would absolutely love.


    What We Discuss:

    ● [02:00] Meet Dr. Kim Nugent

    ● [05:00] Why adults stop dreaming and start living on autopilot

    ● [08:00] Limiting beliefs: “I can’t because” and “I don’t have enough time”

    ● [10:00] How language directs attention and shapes your reality

    ● [12:00] Thoughts, emotions, actions, and results

    ● [15:00] Why mindset is the starting point for resilience and change

    ● [16:00] Using your body to interrupt reactive patterns

    ● [18:00] The four life domains in Dream Builder coaching

    ● [19:00] The three-year “time machine” exercise

    ● [23:00] Getting specific about what you truly want

    ● [25:00] Moving from dissatisfaction to a compelling vision

    ● [30:00] Why age does not have to limit your dreams

    ● [31:00] Recognizing fear disguised as preparation or timing

    ● [35:00] Raising your internal thermostat and getting comfortable with growth

    ● [36:00] Reframing setbacks as feedback

    ● [37:00] One meaningful step to take over the next 90 days


    Notable Quotes

    ● [08:23] “The first one would be, I can’t because.” – Dr. Kim Nugent

    ● [12:03] “We have emotions around that thought, and then we have actions that we take, and we have the results that we have.” – Dr. Kim Nugent

    ● [12:58] “Comfortable’s nice, but it doesn’t get you to the great life that you would absolutely love.” – Dr. Kim Nugent

    ● [20:03] “The words that we use can either propel us forward or keep us stuck.” – Dr. Kim Nugent

    ● [31:27] “Fear is normal. You know, you’re not gonna ever stop the fear. It’s what do you do with the fear?” – Dr. Kim Nugent

    ● [37:47] “What is one step, just one step I can take today towards that?” – Dr. Kim Nugent


    Resource and Links


    Dr. Kim Nugent

    ● Website - drnugentspeaks.com


    Productivity Smarts Podcast

    ● Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com


    Gerald J. Leonard

    ● Website - geraldjleonard.com

    ● Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com

    ● Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard

    Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide.

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    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    41 min
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