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Productivity Smarts

Gerald J. Leonard

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

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Episode 167 - Design the Life You Would Absolutely...

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2026/10/06

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

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00:40:55

Episode 166 - The Best Dad in the Galaxy: A Journey...

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2026/09/28

What would you sacrifice to care for a daughter facing Alzheimer's at just 51?What if you moved from your retirement community, lost your wife eighteen months later, and then faced your own cancer diagnosis?And what if, through it all, love refused to let go?In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Dr. James S. Russell and Carol Hosler, authors, educators, management consultants, and Alzheimer's caregivers, to talk about Best Dad in the Galaxy: She Said It. The

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00:31:12

Around the World in 42 Days: Turning a Lifelong Dream...

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2026/09/22

How does a lifelong scientist reconcile her love of data with her fascination with ancient myths that defy explanation? And what does it take to turn a retired grandmother into a solo traveler crossing six continents in just 42 days?In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Dr. Imogene Drakes, author of Around the World in 42 Days, for a fascinating conversation about curiosity, courage, planning, and the power of seeing the world with your own eyes.Dr. Drakes

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00:35:22

Episode 164 - An Authentic Success: You're Not Too...

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2026/09/15

Do you ever look at those "30 Under 30" lists and feel that little pang of regret, that sinking feeling that whispers, "I should have made my mark by now. Maybe I missed my window?" But the truth is, some of the people who make the biggest impact in the world don't do it in their 20s, 30s, or even their 40s. They find their stride after 50 and 60. Why?In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Chad Betz, author of An Authentic Success, for a powerful conversation

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00:37:59

Episode 163 - The Best Leader in the Room Isn’t...

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2026/09/08

How do you turn a life shaped by adversity into a legacy of courage, service, and impact? And what can we learn from the people who choose to become better rather than bitter when life gets difficult?In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Sylvia Alvarez, housing advocate, educator, author, and entrepreneur, for a powerful conversation about resilience, family, housing, and standing up for what is right.Sylvia shares the remarkable story of her mother, Cielo,

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00:35:46

Episode 162 - Inner Propaganda: Leading Hearts and...

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2026/09/01

What if the biggest obstacle to your productivity isn't your schedule, your tools, or your willpower, but the stories you've been telling yourself without realizing it?In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Owen Fitzpatrick, CSP, social psychologist, keynote speaker, and author of Inner Propaganda, to explore how the hidden architecture of belief drives behavior, performance, and transformation.Owen introduces the concept of belief leadership, the idea that

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00:37:48

Episode 161 - Working Hell to Working Well: Making...

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2026/08/24

How can professionals and creatives transform burnout into sustainable productivity while creating a work life that actually supports the life they want?In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Lindsay Barnett, workplace experience strategist and author of Working Hell to Working Well, to rethink what productivity can look like when doing more is no longer the goal.Lindsey shares how moving to a part-time schedule after the pandemic changed the way she approached

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00:38:37

Episode 160: Unequal Justice: The Search for Truth to...

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2026/08/18

In this compelling episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard welcomes James M. Porfido, a certified criminal trial attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, former prosecutor turned defense counsel, legal analyst, and author of Unequal Justice: The Search for Truth to Balance the ScalesJames brings decades of courtroom experience to the conversation, sharing his remarkable journey from prosecuting cases to defending the accused, a transition he jokingly describes as moving to "the

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00:45:42

Episode 159 - In High Heels on a Ladder: The 7 Power...

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2026/08/10

In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Tonya Comer, one of the top 20 African American interior designers in the United States, winner of the 2024 Nautilus Gold Book Award for Business and Leadership, and author of High Heels on a Ladder: The 7 Power Tools for Designing Your Life. Tonya shares the deeply personal story behind her book, revealing how years of success couldn't silence the self-limiting belief that nearly sabotaged her life, career, and

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00:42:30

Episode 158 - The Quest for Fertility: How Better...

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2026/08/03

In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Dr. Oluyemisi Famuyiwa, a leading reproductive endocrinologist, associate clinical professor at George Washington University, and author of The Quest for Fertility: The Quest for a Long Life. Dr. Oluyemisi shares what inspired her to write the book after years of watching patients struggle with fertility issues that could have been prevented. Together, they explore the surprising connection between reproductive health and

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00:43:58

Episode 157 - Finding Your Ikigai with Edi Matsumoto

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2026/07/28

In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard welcomes Edi Matsumoto, a visionary artist, former nurse practitioner, and bestselling author of Otter Therapy: 50 Whimsical Whisker Moments for the Soul. After spending nearly 30 years in healthcare, Edi made the courageous decision to leave a career she loved and embrace her true calling as an artist, transforming burnout into a life filled with creativity, joy, and purpose. Together, they explore how aligning your work with

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Episode 156 - Become an Empowered Patient with Dr....

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2026/07/21

In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard welcomes Dr. Deane Waldman, a pediatric cardiologist turned healthcare reform advocate and author of Become an Empowered Patient. Drawing on nearly 40 years of clinical experience, Dr. Waldman explains why today's healthcare system often places bureaucracy ahead of patients and what individuals can do to navigate it more effectively. Together, they discuss how administrative complexity, insurance policies, and outdated systems create

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Episode 155 - The Hidden Stress Habit Killing Your...

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2026/07/14

What if the key to better productivity is not doing more, but learning how to manage the stress that quietly controls your day? For many professionals, stress shows up as overwhelm, impatience, anxiety, physical tension, unhealthy habits, or the feeling that life is constantly pulling them out of balance. But according to Dr. Ronald "Ron" Dushkin, MD, stress is not just something to push through. It is something to understand, observe, and manage with intention. In this episode of Productivity

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Episode 154 - Iconic Moments in Broadcast History...

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2026/07/07

What does it take to keep a live broadcast on the air when a storm knocks out the antenna, a policeman calls a tow truck, and 2,000 people are waiting for the show to start? Right now, the world is watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfold live across three countries and 16 stadiums, with millions tuning in every night without a second thought about how the signal gets from the pitch to their living room. For Robert M. Patterson, a pioneering entrepreneur and the visionary behind some of the most

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Episode 153 - Make Business Simple Again with Wes Towers

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2026/06/30

Is complexity really the price of success, or have we simply forgotten the power of simplicity? For Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, the answer is clear. A 20-year veteran of the digital marketing industry, Wes built his career through trial and error, learning the hard way what works and what doesn't. From losing a lead developer mid-project to nearly burning out on a job that wasn't the right fit, Wes has collected hard-won lessons that every business owner needs to hear. In this episode of

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Episode 152 - Have a Love Affair with Travel With...

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2026/06/23

What if one of the most powerful productivity tools wasn't an app, a planner, or a morning routine, but a passport? For Evelyn Kelly and her daughter Natalie Kelly, travel has been far more than a hobby. Over three decades, it has shaped their resilience, adaptability, negotiation skills, and personal growth. What began as a three-week trip to Europe after a disappointing election loss grew into a lifelong adventure spanning seven continents, 88 countries, and all 50 U.S. states. In this episode of

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Episode 151 - The Home with the Most Ties to American...

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2026/06/16

What if the home you lived in was a secret portal to 250 years of American history, connected to the Revolutionary War, the Kennedy assassination, and the Apollo 11 moon launch? For David Deputy, a retired brigadier general, historian, and former state trooper, that's exactly what he discovered when he moved into a 19th-century mill house in Delaware. In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with David Deputy, author of The Spring Grove Mill House, to explore how an

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Episode 150 - The Real Map of Life with Dr. James Smith

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2026/06/09

What if the secret to productivity isn't another to-do list or time‑hack, but a universal map of what it means to be human? In this episode, host Gerald J. Leonard welcomes Dr. James Smith, systems thinker, author of The Real Map of Life, and a man who has lived every corner of his own framework. From delivering newspapers and working on a farm to becoming a hospice chaplain, a banker, and finally earning a PhD, Dr. James discovered four dimensions that underpin every decision, every goal, and

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Episode 149 - Hold My Beer, I'm Going to Change My...

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2026/06/02

What happens when you wake up one day and realize you've been asleep for 20 years successful on paper, but dead inside? For Brian "Dixon" Dixon, that realization came after a near fatal pulmonary embolism. But it didn't have to. In this powerful episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Brian Dixon, Colorado based adventurer, speaker, and author of the upcoming book Hold My Beer, I'm Going to Change My Life. Dixon shares his raw, personal journey from decades of

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Episode 148 - Rainbow Gold: Building a Business...

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2026/05/26

Most entrepreneurs chase the fast exit. But what if the real reward is building a company so meaningful you would never dream of leaving? In this episode of Productivity Smarts, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with David B. Hampson, acquisition entrepreneur, aviation insurance leader, and award-winning author of Rainbow Gold. David shares hard-earned lessons from a career that spans from launching a restaurant franchise in South Africa to leading a thriving aviation insurance practice in the United

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