Daily Influence

IA Business Advisors
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Discover a world where everyone’s influence matters. Welcome to Daily Influence, co-hosted by Brian Smith, founder and managing partner at IA Business Advisors and author of the 'I in Team' series, along with IA Business Advisors Partner Gregg Brooke Koleno. Each day, Brian and Gregg craft episodes designed to elevate your influence and transform it into a force for positive and responsible influence. Every episode is a journey through real-life experiences, transformative concepts, and powerful tools that help you FIND, BE & BUILD Your Influence. We aim to help you radiate your unique influence, find balance, celebrate victories, and shape your reality. The podcast highlights the art of leading yourself and those around you, remaining humble and composed, learning effectively, and embracing true diversity. Whether you tune in during your morning coffee, mid-day break, or your evening wind-down, Daily Influence is your daily dose of inspiration and upliftment, relevant to your everyday life. The goal is not just to influence you but to equip you with insights you can share within your sphere of influence. Join Brian and Gregg as they explore the principles and practices that align with IA Business Advisors' S.M.A.R.T. Management Consulting Methods, offering practical advice and thought-provoking discussions. Remember, it’s not just about being part of the team; it’s about finding the ‘I’ in every team. So, listen, learn, share, and expand your influence with Daily Influence. Tune in and discover how to make your influence matter, every day.

  1. 22h ago

    842. Balancing Gut Instinct and Analytics in Leadership (rerun)

    In this revisit to Episode 515 of the Daily Influence, Brian explores the powerful—but sometimes conflicting—forces of analytics and gut instinct in leadership and decision-making. He breaks down why relying too much on either can lead to poor choices, missed opportunities, or burnout—and shares how integrating both leads to responsible, authentic leadership. Whether you’re overwhelmed by data or flying blind on feelings, this episode will help you find your balance and lead with clarity, intention, and influence.

  2. 1d ago

    841. Leadership Under Pressure: Building Trust and Accountability with Gigi Fergus

    What separates effective leaders when circumstances are difficult, trust has been lost, and every decision seems urgent? In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno talks with Gigi Fergus, healthcare executive, transformational leader, and founder of Memorable Care, about leading through organizational change, rebuilding trust, creating accountability, and making better decisions under pressure. With more than 25 years of leadership experience, Gigi has stepped into organizations facing cultural, regulatory, financial, staffing, and operational challenges. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she helped bring California’s Sleep Train Arena Alternative Care Facility to operational readiness in just seven days and went on to lead more than 300 healthcare professionals. Gigi shares a practical approach leaders can use when everything feels important: separate priorities into must have, need to have, and nice to have. She also explains why rebuilding trust requires more than communication, it requires leaders to follow through, close the loop, show results, and take ownership when results fall short. The conversation explores: • How leaders build credibility before asking people to change • Why employees experiencing “change fatigue” may actually be experiencing a loss of trust • How to prioritize when resources and time are limited • Why accountability and psychological safety need to coexist • How seemingly separate cultural, operational, regulatory, and financial problems are interconnected • Why financial problems can be a lagging indicator of deeper organizational issues • How leaders can correct problems without defaulting to blame • Why patience and urgency can and should exist together Gigi also challenges listeners to begin a gratitude practice and consider keeping a simple one-line-a-day journal to recognize growth, maintain perspective, and stay grounded through difficult periods. This episode is a practical conversation about what responsible influence looks like when leadership is difficult: listen, establish clear expectations, make intentional decisions, follow through on your commitments, and leave the organization and the people around you better than you found them. Connect with Gigi Fergus LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gigi-fergus-mba-rn-7090a23/ Email: gigi@memorablecare.com Memorable Care: https://www.memorablecare.com/

  3. 2d ago

    840. Leveraging Data Analytics for Strategic Decisions and Tactical Development (rerun)

    Join Brian Smith from the I in Team Series with this revisit to episode 234 of The Daily Influence as he delves into the critical role of data analytics in shaping strategic decisions and tactical development. In this insightful episode, Brian underscores the importance of understanding and leveraging key metrics beyond just sales and bank balances to drive organizational growth and efficiency. Discover how labor utilization, among other vital analytics, can provide a comprehensive understanding of your business operations. Brian shares practical tips on creating dashboards and utilizing data to make informed decisions, identify trends, and implement effective tactical solutions. Whether you're a leader, manager, or team member, this episode offers valuable insights on how to harness the power of data to enhance your influence and operational success. Listen now to learn how data analytics can transform your strategic planning and boost your organization's viability and growth. Don't miss out on this essential guide to making data-driven decisions that propel your business forward. For more expert advice, check out our latest book, Responsible Influence: Build the I in Team, available now on Amazon.

  4. 3d ago

    839. Responsible AI Leadership: Why Human Accountability Still Matters with Dylan Reid

    Artificial intelligence can improve how organizations operate but technology should support human judgment, not replace human responsibility. In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno talks with Dylan Reid, President of Dylan Reid Media, about responsible AI leadership, healthcare, organizational culture, and the role accountability plays when adopting new technology. Dylan explains why leaders need to understand the workflow and problem they are trying to solve before implementing AI, why ownership of AI-driven decisions ultimately remains with people, and why technical literacy matters for leaders working alongside AI and technology teams. The conversation also explores how strong organizational cultures are built through daily behavior, clear expectations, role alignment, and consistent communication. Dylan shares lessons from his own career, including why he chose to learn how to code to better understand the technology he was discussing and how that decision changed the way he contributes to AI conversations. One of the episode’s most practical lessons is also one of its simplest: responsible influence often starts by asking better questions. Rather than accepting vague statements and assumptions, Dylan encourages leaders to seek specificity—what actually happened, who was affected, and what evidence supports the conclusion. Listeners will learn: • Why AI should support rather than replace human judgment • How leaders can approach AI implementation more responsibly • Why accountability cannot be delegated to technology • How clarity and role alignment shape organizational culture • Why technical literacy strengthens leadership credibility • How asking better questions can reduce confusion and improve accountability A practical conversation about AI, leadership, culture, and what it means to remain responsible for the influence and technology we put into the world. Connect with Dylan Reid Want to learn more about Dylan and his work? Website: https://dylan-reid.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-reid-moskowitz/

  5. 4d ago

    838. Dealing with Toxic Employees: Understanding, Identifying, and Remediating Harmful Behaviors (rerun)

    Toxic behavior in the workplace isn’t always easy to spot—and it doesn’t always come from poor performers. In this revisit to episode 517 of The Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores the nuances of toxic employees, defining what toxicity looks like beyond performance metrics. He discusses the importance of emotional intelligence, feedback culture, and structured remediation rooted in SMART communication principles. Whether you’re leading a team or navigating workplace dynamics, this episode equips you to protect your culture by addressing the uncomfortable—responsibly and intentionally.

  6. Oct 9

    837. Creating a High-Trust Work Environment (rerun)

    In this revisit to Episode 282 of The Daily Influence podcast, Brian S. Smith delves into the critical topic of building a high-trust work environment. Discover why fostering transparency, accountability, and empathy within your organization can lead to a culture where innovation thrives, teams collaborate effortlessly, and everyone contributes to continuous improvement. Drawing on insights from The I in Team Series and SMART Management principles, this episode offers practical advice for leaders and team members alike to create a workplace where trust is the foundation of success. Tune in to learn how to build and sustain a reliable and supportive work culture that drives your organization forward.

  7. Oct 8

    836. How Intentional Leadership Builds Culture, Retention, and Results with Alicia Hughes

    Strong workplace cultures aren’t created through slogans or one-time initiatives. They are built through the small, intentional actions leaders repeat every day. In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno speaks with educator, executive leader, author, and TEDx speaker Alicia Hughes about how caring for people can produce measurable organizational results. Alisha shares the leadership practices that helped her achieve a 97% staff retention rate while leading 260 employees and contributed to increasing a school’s graduation rate from 30% to 90%. You’ll learn how simplifying priorities can strengthen decision-making, why leaders must acknowledge when an initiative isn’t working, and how small moments of recognition, kindness, and joy can influence an entire workplace. Alisha also explains why leadership is defined by your actions, not your title, and offers practical ways to create a culture where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to succeed. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-victoria-hughes/ Email: alicia@sparkingupleadership.com

  8. Oct 7

    835. Root Cause and why you start with it (rerun)

    In this revisit to episode 194 of Daily Influence discuss how most of us look for a way to resolve issues for immediate gratification, of either self or others being negatively influenced by an issue. This will sometimes get us moving out of and through some issues, however if we don't quickly understand the root cause of issues, they will resurface and often, if not most of the time, cause deeper and more far reaching consequences.

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Discover a world where everyone’s influence matters. Welcome to Daily Influence, co-hosted by Brian Smith, founder and managing partner at IA Business Advisors and author of the 'I in Team' series, along with IA Business Advisors Partner Gregg Brooke Koleno. Each day, Brian and Gregg craft episodes designed to elevate your influence and transform it into a force for positive and responsible influence. Every episode is a journey through real-life experiences, transformative concepts, and powerful tools that help you FIND, BE & BUILD Your Influence. We aim to help you radiate your unique influence, find balance, celebrate victories, and shape your reality. The podcast highlights the art of leading yourself and those around you, remaining humble and composed, learning effectively, and embracing true diversity. Whether you tune in during your morning coffee, mid-day break, or your evening wind-down, Daily Influence is your daily dose of inspiration and upliftment, relevant to your everyday life. The goal is not just to influence you but to equip you with insights you can share within your sphere of influence. Join Brian and Gregg as they explore the principles and practices that align with IA Business Advisors' S.M.A.R.T. Management Consulting Methods, offering practical advice and thought-provoking discussions. Remember, it’s not just about being part of the team; it’s about finding the ‘I’ in every team. So, listen, learn, share, and expand your influence with Daily Influence. Tune in and discover how to make your influence matter, every day.

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  • Creator
    IA Business Advisors
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    844
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