Daily Influence

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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. 18h ago

    827. The Role of Emotional Resilience in Leadership (rerun)

    In this revisit to episode 296 of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith PhD explores the critical role that emotional resilience plays in leadership. He shares how resilient leaders are not just emotionally intelligent, but also capable of navigating challenges with calmness and stability. Learn how to manage stress, setbacks, and unforeseen challenges without letting emotions negatively impact your team. Through responsible leadership, Brian shows how emotional resilience can promote trust, transparency, and collaboration, creating a stronger and more innovative organizational culture.

  2. 1d ago

    826. From Burnout to Balance: Sound Healing, Stress Relief & Responsible Influence

    Burnout rarely happens all at once. More often, it builds slowly through constant stress, sleepless nights, neglected self-care, and the pressure to keep pushing—even when your body and relationships are telling you something needs to change. In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Lori Lea, founder of Lori Lea Healing Hopes, to explore her journey from more than 20 years in the corporate world including serving as the CFO of an international company to discovering a new approach to balance, healing, and intentional living. Lori shares how chronic stress began affecting her health, relationships, communication, and ability to remain present and the wake-up call that ultimately led her to step away and reassess what truly mattered. She also explains how her personal exploration of sound healing and energy healing evolved into a way to help others slow down, reconnect, and create greater calm in their lives. Together, Gregg and Lori discuss how unmanaged stress can influence the way leaders communicate, make decisions, and treat the people around them—and why caring for ourselves is an important part of responsible leadership and positive influence. In this episode, you’ll hear about: • The warning signs of burnout that are easy to overlook • How chronic stress can affect leadership, communication, and decision-making • Lori’s transition from corporate CFO to sound and energy healing practitioner • What happens during a sound bath and how Lori creates an environment for relaxation • Simple techniques for resetting during stressful moments • The importance of boundaries, rest, gratitude, and being fully present • Why self-care is not selfish—and how restoring yourself can improve the influence you have on others Lori’s story is a reminder that slowing down does not mean abandoning your responsibilities. Sometimes, creating space to restore yourself is exactly what allows you to return with greater clarity, patience, and intention. Learn more about Lori Lea and Lori Lea Healing Hopes: https://lorileahealinghopes.com/ Sign up to receive our S.M.A.R.T. Advantage Newsletter: https://www.smartadvantagenewsletter.com/

  3. 2d ago

    825. When Success Becomes Contribution: Tony Holland on Adversity, Leadership & Building Others Up

    What happens when achieving success is no longer enough? On this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith sits down with Tony Holland, CEO of Global Premier Benefits, Managing Partner at Integrity Marketing Group, entrepreneur, investor, youth coach and minority owner of the Baltimore Orioles. Tony’s journey began far from where he is today. Raised by a teenage single mother in a difficult home environment, Tony experienced adversity early in life before earning an academic scholarship to Johns Hopkins University. After college, his path eventually found him living out of a van, bartending and waiting tables before an unexpected opportunity in insurance changed his trajectory. Tony quickly became one of the industry’s top performers—but a tragic experience involving the death of a client’s child fundamentally changed how he viewed his work. Success stopped being about recognition, money and what Tony could achieve. It became about people, purpose and contribution. Brian and Tony explore how adversity can prepare us rather than define us, why Tony believes great leaders “lead with love,” what coaching young athletes taught him about developing people, and why his greatest accomplishments aren't the trophies, businesses or financial success, but seeing people he influenced go on to succeed themselves. Tony shares a leadership philosophy that captures the heart of responsible influence: “I want you to do better than me.” This is a conversation about overcoming circumstances, finding purpose in success, building people up in a world that too often tears them down, and recognizing that achievement becomes far more meaningful when we use it to create opportunity for someone else. Because the question isn't whether you have influence. The question is what you're going to do with it. www.thetonyholland.com  https://linktr.ee/thetonyholland

  4. 3d ago

    824. How to Build Visibility, Confidence & Strategic Relationships with Jennifer Anderson

    What does it take to become more visible in business without losing sight of who you are? In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Jennifer Anderson, founder of Jen Anderson Fit Life and a self-described professional wing woman, to explore how entrepreneurs and professionals can build confidence, strengthen their visibility, create meaningful relationships, and pursue opportunities that genuinely align with their goals. Drawing on more than two decades in the fitness industry and her experience in business development, messaging, strategic collaboration, podcast bookings, speaking opportunities, and launches, Jennifer explains why your greatest value often comes from the qualities that make you different not simply your technical expertise. She shares how learning to “bring your whole self” into professional relationships can make you more memorable, relatable, and trusted. Jennifer also discusses how business owners can evaluate opportunities more strategically. Rather than saying yes to every client, partnership, podcast, event, or speaking engagement, she encourages leaders to consider audience alignment, capacity, opportunity cost, and whether an opportunity actually supports where they want to go. Gregg and Jennifer also explore: • Turning visibility into credible relationships and measurable business growth through consistent follow-up • Why a “no” may really mean “not right now” • The connection between physical discipline, confidence, and business performance • Creating small, non-negotiable routines that help prevent burnout • Planning today to make life easier for your “future self” • Finding the confidence to speak up and trust the value you bring • How one simple introduction, message, or act of advocacy can strengthen a relationship and create opportunities for someone else Jennifer leaves listeners with a practical challenge: when someone comes to mind, take action. Send the message. Share their work. Make the introduction. Strong relationships are built when good intentions become intentional actions. If you want to strengthen your personal brand, increase your business visibility, build more meaningful professional relationships, and become more intentional about the opportunities you pursue, this conversation offers practical strategies you can use immediately.  Connect with Jen: janderson5969@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-anderson-wingwoman/ Sign up to receive our S.M.A.R.T. Advantage Newsletter:  https://www.smartadvantagenewsletter.com/ Keywords: business visibility, personal branding, strategic relationships, networking, business development, professional confidence, entrepreneurship, relationship building, speaking opportunities, podcast guesting, leadership, authentic leadership, business growth, Jennifer Anderson, Daily Influence Podcast

  5. 4d ago

    823. Success Isn't the Finish Line: What Are You Doing With What You've Built?

    What happens after you achieve the success you’ve been working toward? In this episode of Daily Influence, Brian Smith challenges us to look beyond the next goal, promotion, client, dollar, or accomplishment and consider a different question: What are you doing with what you’ve already built? Success gives us more than achievement. Along the way, we accumulate experience, relationships, knowledge, credibility, resources, and influence. And with greater influence comes greater responsibility for the ripples we create. Brian explores the important transition from achievement to contribution—using what we’ve built to develop people, create opportunities, share knowledge, strengthen organizations, and build something that can continue making an impact without us. Success isn’t the finish line. What you do with your success may ultimately matter more than achieving it in the first place.

  6. Sep 18

    822. Growth Exposes What Success Lets You Ignore

    Success can hide a lot of problems. When revenue is growing, customers are happy, and opportunities keep coming through the door, it’s easy to assume the organization is working exactly as it should. But what happens when good people are compensating for bad processes? When critical knowledge lives in someone’s head? When the founder is still holding together things that should have become systems years ago? In Episode 822 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores why growth often doesn’t create organizational problems—it exposes the ones success allowed us to ignore. As organizations grow, individual capability must become organizational capability. Leadership has to move beyond the leader and become embedded in how decisions are made, responsibilities are defined, communication happens, performance is measured, and accountability is maintained. The question isn’t simply, “Are we successful?” It’s: What is our current success allowing us to ignore? Because if your business doubled tomorrow, what would break first?

  7. Sep 17

    821. Intentional Leadership: How Clarity, Communication & Responsible Influence Build Trust | Kurt Luidhardt

    What does it take to become a leader whose influence creates trust, clarity, and meaningful action? In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Kurt Luidhardt, founder of Liberty Spenders and president of The Prosper Group, to explore how intentional leadership and effective communication shape businesses, teams, families, and communities. Drawing on more than 20 years of business leadership and his extensive experience in marketing, communications, and political strategy, Kurt explains why influence is never neutral. Leaders are influencing the people around them every day the question is whether they are doing it intentionally. Kurt shares practical lessons on creating greater clarity within an organization, communicating transparently during difficult seasons, challenging assumptions before they become costly mistakes, and protecting dedicated thinking time as a business owner. He also explains why storytelling is one of the most powerful tools leaders can use to help employees understand the larger purpose and impact of their work. The conversation goes deeper into the meaning of success, including Kurt's perspective on ambition, family, faith, integrity, and building a legacy that extends beyond short-term accomplishments. You'll learn: • Why clarity is one of the most important leadership skills • The difference between intentional and accidental influence • Why leaders need dedicated time to think—not just execute • How challenging assumptions can prevent costly business mistakes • Why transparency builds trust during difficult business situations • How regular communication helps strengthen organizational culture • Why storytelling moves people from passive observers to engaged contributors • How ambition can become destructive when success becomes the ultimate goal • Why thinking generationally can change business and financial decisions • How stepping away from social media and constant negativity can improve the influence you have on others Kurt also shares a practical challenge for anyone wanting to become a more positive and responsible influence: pay closer attention to what you are allowing into your mind and what you are carrying into the lives of the people around you. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, executive, manager, marketer, or emerging leader, this conversation offers practical ideas for communicating more effectively, building stronger relationships, and becoming more intentional about the influence you have every day. Connect with Kurt Luidhardt: LinkedIn: Search Kurt Luidhardt Website: LibertySpenders.com About Daily Influence: Daily Influence explores how leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday people can create meaningful positive impact through intentional actions, responsible leadership, and the influence they carry into their businesses, relationships, and communities. Subscribe to Daily Influence and share this episode with someone who wants to become a more intentional and positive influence. SEO Keywords: intentional leadership, leadership communication, responsible influence, Kurt Luidhardt, Daily Influence podcast, business leadership, communication skills for leaders, leadership clarity, building trust at work, transparent leadership, storytelling in leadership, entrepreneurial leadership, positive influence, organizational culture, leadership development Sign up to receive our S.M.A.R.T. Advantage Newsletter: https://www.smartadvantagenewsletter.com/

  8. Sep 16

    820. The Cost of Constant Urgency: When Everything Becomes a Priority

    What happens when everything in your organization becomes urgent? Every email needs an immediate response. Every new idea becomes the next priority. Every problem becomes a fire—and eventually, people stop managing priorities and start managing interruptions. In Episode 820 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores the hidden organizational cost of constant urgency and the responsibility leaders have for the pace, anxiety, and priorities they create around them. Drawing from 30 years of working with organizations and the principles of S.M.A.R.T. Management, Brian challenges leaders to distinguish between what needs their attention and what actually deserves priority. In this episode: • Why urgent and important are not the same thing • How constantly changing priorities create organizational chaos • Why every new priority has a cost—even when that cost isn't immediately visible • How a leader's pace and anxiety influence the entire team • Why reacting to every problem can teach employees to escalate instead of solve • How S.M.A.R.T. Management creates clarity around priorities, ownership, measurement, and outcomes • Why speed with direction is different from motion created by anxiety Sometimes the chaos leaders are frustrated by is chaos they've helped create. Before calling something urgent, ask: Is it genuinely urgent? Is it important? Or is it simply the thing that has my attention right now? Because priority requires choice—and choice requires discipline. Your influence is always on. Make it positive. Make it responsible. Find your influence. Be the influence. Build your influence.

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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
    829
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