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. 7h ago

    857. The Organized Edge: How Your Calendar Shapes Your Influence (rerun)

    In today’s revisit to episode 496 of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores how one simple tool—your calendar—can become the foundation for intentional and responsible influence. He shares personal habits and professional insights on how structured time management supports clarity, trust, and leadership. Learn how the calendar acts not only as a scheduling tool, but as a strategic framework for aligning your values with action, using the S.M.A.R.T. methodology and the Six to Sixty planning model. If you’re ready to bring order to chaos and elevate your influence, this episode is your starting point.

  2. 1d ago

    856. Why Good Leaders Stop Trying to Control Everything

    Strong leadership is not about maintaining control over every decision, task, or person. It is about creating the clarity, trust, and accountability that allow people to perform well even when the leader is not in the room. On this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno speaks with Jeff Vreeland, Chief Operating Officer of The Prosper Group, entrepreneur, strategist, and leadership coach, about the difference between leading with conviction and leading through control. Jeff shares candid lessons from his own leadership mistakes, including what happened when he thought he had delegated responsibility but never actually gave up control—and another difficult experience that taught him the danger of making assumptions about an employee before understanding the full situation. Together, Gregg and Jeff explore how leaders can hold people accountable without micromanaging, prepare for difficult conversations, recognize when ego or pressure is influencing their decisions, and create greater ownership by asking better questions instead of immediately providing the answer. Jeff also offers a practical 30-day leadership challenge: consistently asking team members, “How can I serve you?” and then creating enough space to genuinely listen to the answer. In this episode, you’ll learn: • The difference between leadership based on conviction and leadership based on control • How to recognize when accountability has turned into micromanagement • Why leaders should examine their own motivations before reacting • How assumptions can damage trust and credibility • How to approach difficult employee conversations with both truth and grace • Questions that help employees develop stronger ownership and problem-solving skills • A simple leadership practice that can strengthen communication and influence over the next 30 days Leadership requires standards and accountability, but responsible influence also requires self-awareness, humility, and the willingness to examine your own behavior before assuming someone else is the problem. To learn more about Jeff Vreeland, his leadership work, The Prosper Group, and his forthcoming book Manage Like Jesus, visit workjeff.com.

  3. 2d ago

    855. Building Sustainable Leadership: Long-term Success Through People-Centric Practices (rerun)

    In this revisit to episode 260 of the Daily Influence, Brian Smith delves into the core principles of Sustainable Leadership. Often misunderstood as merely environmental responsibility, sustainable leadership goes beyond to prioritize long-term success and the well-being of an organization and its people. Brian discusses the importance of maintaining high ethical standards, fostering a people-centric approach, and ensuring resilience and adaptability within your team. Learn how to integrate these elements with SMART management practices to create a balanced, transparent, and innovative organizational culture. Tune in to discover actionable insights that will help you build a sustainable and thriving business.

  4. 3d ago

    854. Turning Curiosity Into Action: Creating Learning That Lasts

    What happens when a high school assignment becomes the beginning of something much bigger? On this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno talks with children’s author and BioGuides creator Ariel Castillo Jr. about turning curiosity, creativity, and an interest in science into Tango in the Rainforest, a children’s book designed to make biology more engaging and approachable for young learners. Ariel shares how a senior-year AP Biology project sparked the idea, why storytelling and poetry can help children connect with complex concepts, and what he learned while navigating the realities of writing, designing, and self-publishing his first book. The conversation also explores the responsibility that comes with influencing young minds, including how creators can simplify information without losing its meaning and how educational content can encourage children to see learning as an adventure. Ariel also offers practical advice for young people with ambitious ideas: research the landscape, seek guidance from people with experience, understand the risks involved, give yourself more time than you think you will need, and be willing to work through unexpected obstacles. This episode is a reminder that meaningful influence often begins with curiosity but it grows when we take responsibility for developing our ideas and putting them into action.

  5. 4d ago

    853. The Influence of Presence: How Body Language Shapes Perception (rerun)

    In this revisit to episode 488 of The Daily Influence, Brian explores the often-unspoken language that defines our impact—our body language. From posture and eye contact to facial expressions and even wardrobe choices, your physical presence begins influencing others the moment you enter a room. Learn how to align your nonverbal signals with your mission and values to cultivate trust, build deeper connections, and create responsible influence. Whether you're leading a team or just showing up for a conversation, discover how intentional awareness of your physical self can elevate your leadership and relationships.

  6. Oct 30

    852. Understanding Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation in the Workplace (rerun)

    In this revisit to Episode 242 of the Daily Influence podcast, Brian Smith explores the critical differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and their impact on workplace culture. Drawing from the I in Team series, Brian delves into how understanding these motivations can enhance leadership at all levels. Learn practical strategies to create a motivational environment, set SMART goals, and foster both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators to build a cohesive, high-performing team. Discover insights from "Individual Influence: Find the I in Team," "Positive Influence: Be the I in Team," and our latest bestseller, "Responsible Influence: Build the I in Team." Join us to elevate your leadership and inspire your team!

  7. Oct 29

    851. How to Turn Your Skills Into Community Impact

    You do not need a large organization, major funding, or a formal title to make a difference in your community. Sometimes the most effective place to start is with the skills you already have. On this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Harold Jones, founder of the Harold S. Jones Fine Arts Center in Cairo, Illinois, to explore how one person can turn a recognized community need into sustained action. Harold shares how his background as a musician led him to create opportunities for young people through violin, dance, visual arts, etiquette, computer literacy, financial literacy, and other programs designed to help fill gaps in education and exposure. He also discusses why access to the arts can help young people build confidence, focus, discipline, and a broader sense of what is possible for their future. The conversation also examines the realities of community leadership: restoring and repurposing neglected spaces, navigating resistance to change, building trust gradually, collaborating with others, and creating programs that can continue beyond one founder. Harold’s message is practical: identify a need, start with what you know how to do, and take action. Positive influence does not always begin with more resources, it often begins with one person deciding to use what they already have to serve others. https://hsjfineartscenter.com/ haroldjonesfineartscenter@yahoo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057255017695

  8. Oct 28

    850. Tuning into Boardroom Frequency: Aligning Influence with Strategy (rerun)

    In this revisit to episode 490 of Daily Influence, Brian explores the idea of "boardroom frequency"—the tone, energy, and alignment of those we rely on for critical decisions. Whether your advisory group is a formal board, a team of leaders, or trusted peers, how they resonate with your mission and values matters. Brian challenges us to be intentional about who we allow to influence us, how we receive that influence, and whether it aligns with our strategic goals. Discover how clarity, empathy, and SMART decision-making can cut through the noise and elevate both individual and organizational 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
    859
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