Ever wondered how a mindset reset can revolutionize your leadership and productivity? Join us on this episode as Penny Zenker dives into a captivating conversation with Stephen M.R .Covey, the renowned author of The Speed of Trust and Trust and Inspire. In celebration of Penny's upcoming book, The Reset Mindset, they explore how embracing agility and dynamic thinking can transform the way we lead and live. Stephen shares invaluable insights on building trust, fostering high-trust cultures, and moving beyond command and control to truly inspire and unleash the potential in others. Tune in for a ..read more

So much of business seems to revolve around tackling complexity. But what most leaders don’t realize is that decomplexifying business isn’t about attaining simplicity. It’s about achieving clarity. Once you get to a critical point of clarity about your goals and the path that will take you there, everything falls into place naturally. Transformational change leadership expert John Rossman joins Penny Zenker today on Take Back Time to discuss why leading transformational change doesn’t have to be as complex as we imagine it to be. Join in and learn how you can make big bets on your business and ..read more

Change is inevitable. The question is, how can we use it as a reset moment for moving toward greater resilience? 2x Amazon Bestselling Author, Brenda K. Reynolds, asserts that certainty and stability aren't the answer to making great leaps—change and disorienting events are! Reynolds, a leadership and organization consultant and TEDx speaker, shares her latest work, The 5 FROGS Transformation Journal and 5 FROGS framework, and discusses strategies for embracing our "now what" moments as fuel for unleashing a "why not?!" and becoming ever more resilient, in the workplace and life space! Love t ..read more

How does productivity look like in the higher echelons of business sales? Why do only 20% of sales people get the results we all desire? How can the rest of us catch up? Learn how to unlock the B2B time management code in this episode as sales philosopher and thought leader Mike Bosworth shares his best sales productivity tips. Tune in as he shares the wisdom he has gathered over the years and get ready to ramp up your sales productivity game ..read more

We all face different kinds of fear. Some are rooted in our earliest childhood, and others are caused by our failures in life. Whatever it may be, fear is one of the reasons why we hold ourselves back from achieving our goals and unleashing our authentic selves. Penny Zenker chats with author Lynda Sunshine West about what it takes to break through fear using her very own seven-step method. They discuss how to courageously face abusive experiences and eliminate the unhealthy habit of procrastination. Lynda also shares the vital role of faith and a reliable support system in ..read more

Are you ready to rethink accountability and transform your productivity? Join Penny Zenker as she sits down with Jeffrey Klubeck, the unretired professor, world-class coach, and author of The Integrity Game, a book that’s evolving into a comprehensive soft skills development company. In this episode, Jeffrey discusses how integrating accountability with integrity can revolutionize the way we work and live. He shares his powerful 10-point model, starting with purpose, gifts, and potential, to help us understand and embrace accountability in a non-threatening, actionable way. Listen in to discov ..read more

Feeling overloaded by constant change? Buckle up and take back time with host Penny Zenker and guest Anne Bonney, CSP, an author, speaker, and creator of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone Podcast. Anne shares her superpower – building resilience – to help you master change and uncertainty. Learn how to detach from those pesky unrealistic expectations that fuel frustration. Discover the secret to "mental toughness," the resilience-confidence combo that equips you to conquer change. Tune in to learn more from Anne's insightful perspectives on embracing discomfort, conquering challenging conversatio ..read more

We all crave certainty, but award-winning author Maggie Jackson argues in her acclaimed book Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure that embracing the power of uncertainty is the key to unlocking our full potential. Jackson, a renowned expert on social trends and technology’s impact on humanity, delves into the science behind why uncertainty fuels creativity, resilience, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and others. Uncertain is a powerful call to action, urging us to reframe our relationship with the unknown and harness its power for personal growth in a wo ..read more

Confidence lets you see the mountain of success as a steady incline you can conquer with optimism and determination. But when you are not confident, you see the mountain of success as a looming giant with shrouded mists that whisper in your ears to stop you from conquering it. In this episode, Emily Jaenson, the next-level innovator and leader, shares tips to build your confidence and conquer the road to success. Her “behaviors to build confidence” will empower you to step outside your comfort zone. Remember, confidence is a muscle that strengthens with use, so take charge and start building y ..read more

We often overschedule ourselves with work to feel productive. However, this is not the right approach to time management and usually leads to burnout. Andrew Hartman of Time Boss is here to help reinvent your work lifestyle and take better control of your daily schedule. Joining Penny Zenker, he discusses the importance of having reset moments and buffer times in your work routine, giving you time to breathe, rethink, and refocus yourself. Andrew also talks about the concept of treating others the way you treat yourself, which is vital in unlocking a more purposeful profess ..read more