Get ready to kindle the flames of inspiration with this revisit to Daily Influence’s episode 206, "Igniting Drive: Mastering Self-Motivation and Inspiring Teams." We’re turning up the heat on productivity by exploring effective strategies to fuel your inner fire and ignite motivation across your team.

- **For Self-Motivation**: Uncover the power of personal goal-setting and learn how to slice big ambitions into attainable tasks. Find out why celebrating the small victories can transform your mindset and how a positive outlook acts as the beacon through foggy challenges. We delve into self-care as the non-negotiable foundation for sustained drive, align daily actions with core values for unwavering direction, and harness the power of visualizing success.

- **For Team Motivation**: We plot the map for crafting a shared vision that resonates with every team member, illustrating the power of autonomy and the strength found in a supportive culture. Discover how recognition and rewards do more than just please—they propel. And, we emphasize the importance of regular check-ins as the compass for navigating team dynamics.

- **The Synergy of Self and Team Motivation**: At the intersection of personal and collective drive, we find leadership by example. Here, we discuss the ripple effects of effective emotional intelligence and empathetic communication. Learn to intertwine individual and team goals into a harmonious symphony of productivity and satisfaction.

Tune into "Igniting Drive" to spark your motivation and learn to spread that spark through your team, lighting up the path to success for everyone. Whether you’re a solopreneur, a team leader, or someone looking to amplify their motivational skills, this episode will provide the torch. #Motivation #Leadership #Teamwork #SelfImprovement #DailyInfluencePodcast

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In Episode 617 of Daily Influence, Brian brings forward one of the most important messages at the heart of IA Business Advisors and The I in Team Series: every person is an influencer, and everyone matters.

Drawing on decades of experience, Brian explains what it means to build a truly flat, values-driven organization—one where influence isn’t tied to hierarchy, but to intention, contribution, and responsibility.

You’ll learn why personal responsibility is the foundation of influence, how recognizing every individual's unique area of impact strengthens culture, and how empowering influence in all directions—upward, downward, and across—creates a more resilient, high-performing organization.

Whether you're a leader, a team member, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you understand your influence and use it with intention.

What if a single word could change the course of your day or even your life?

In this uplifting episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno, MBA sits down with Johanna Laurent, founder of Positive Phrases, a global movement inspiring people to heal, grow, and live with intention one empowering word at a time.

From her roots in Brooklyn to becoming a bestselling author and viral creator with tens of thousands of followers, Johanna shares how gratitude, self-awareness, and mindful language can help us rise above fear, comparison, and negativity. Her pocket-sized books, Everything Is Perfect and Stop, remind us that positivity isn’t about ignoring pain—it’s about meeting it with grace, love, and authenticity.

In this conversation:

• How to use words as tools for healing and transformation

• The difference between toxic positivity and authentic encouragement

• Practicing self-accountability to lead with kindness and purpose

• Why shining your light inspires others to do the same

“You are the magic. The more you love yourself, the more you see that love in others.” — Johanna Laurent

Connect with Johanna:

Website: positivephrases.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@positivephrasesinc

We all drift. Distractions, emotional fatigue, unexpected issues—by mid-day, even the best intentions can get blurry. In Episode 615 of The Daily Influence, Brian explores the simple but powerful practice of the midday reset—a responsible act of influence that helps you slow down, realign, and finish your day with clarity instead of chaos.

Drawing from The I in Team Series and S.M.A.R.T. Management, this episode walks you through reconnecting with your intention, reprioritizing based on real-world shifts, and recentering mentally, emotionally, and physically. A midday reset is not a luxury; it’s an act of intentional leadership—one that benefits you and everyone touched by your influence.

What happens when a “not-so-sexy” industry becomes a vehicle for real community impact? Dru Wischhover, entrepreneur, published author, and founder of Inspired Title Group, Inspired Development Group, and Winspire LLC shares how he built a culture where integrity, service, and consistency aren’t slogans; they’re the operating system.

From coaching youth baseball to launching Heroes Helping Heroes Illinois, Dru explains how small, steady actions compound into meaningful change. He also unpacks lessons from his book, The Two Hour Difference, and how that coaching blueprint translates directly to leadership, hiring, and mentoring. Plus: practical thoughts on using AI to streamline work while protecting the human relationships that drive real estate and title.

In this conversation:

• The “Inspired Way”: leading with purpose, culture, and care

• Turning a title company into a force for good—donating from every closing

• Why consistent small actions beat occasional big gestures

• Mentorship stories that shaped lives (and leaders)

• Using AI as a tool—without losing the human touch

Connect with Dru: dru@inspired-title.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/dru-wischhover/

Learn more about Inspired Title Group, Inc: https://www.inspired-title.com/

Buy his book: The Two Hour Difference: Five Life Lessons to Help Kids Lead Extraordinary Lives https://a.co/d/iyD8Pp6

In Episode 613 of The Daily Influence, Brian explores the powerful role of focused language in intentional and responsible influence. Drawing from The I in Team Series and SMART Management, this episode highlights how saying less can actually help you communicate more effectively—by sharpening clarity, reducing emotional drift, and making space for deeper listening. Brian shares how intentional pauses, concise responses, and thoughtful word choice help strengthen trust, build confidence, and guide more productive conversations.

If you want to elevate your influence and improve the way you show up in every interaction, this episode offers practical, immediately applicable insights.

On today’s Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with super-connector and servant leader Steve Ramona host of Doing Business with a Servant’s Heart (800+ episodes, 50K listeners per show) and creator of Together We Serve on E360 TV (1.6M+ monthly viewers). With more than $1B in project impact and $125M in partner deals sparked through simple, intentional introductions, Steve breaks down why service before selling is the most reliable growth strategy in business and life.

Steve shares:

• The gym front-desk lesson that launched a lifetime of relationship capital

• A referral story that changed a special-needs family’s trajectory—and his own

• How “ASLA” (Ask, Shut up, Listen, Ask) makes you transformational, not transactional

• Using AI as a time-return tool without losing the human touch

• Reversing a 2025 diabetes diagnosis through learning, fasting, and community support

• Everyday practices to lead with curiosity, call people by name, and create positive ripples

Bonus for listeners: The first three people who message Gregg about this episode will receive the book that Steve credits with a million-dollar mindset shift: The Missing Secret of Think and Grow Rich by John Mitchell.

“Your network is your net worth—but it’s how you serve within that network that defines your impact.”

Connect with Steve:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveramona/

stever1961@gmail.com.

In this Thanksgiving episode of Daily Influence, Brian reminds us that gratitude is one of the purest forms of positive influence. Drawing from The I in Team Series and the S.M.A.R.T. principles, he explores how individual awareness, meaningful connections, and thankful reflection strengthen our influence and deepen our relationships.

This episode invites you to pause, breathe, and honor the people, challenges, and lessons that shaped your year.

Whether with family, friends, colleagues, or your wider community, today is an opportunity to acknowledge the influence you give—and the influence you receive.

From our team to yours, we wish you a peaceful, intentional, and deeply grateful Thanksgiving.