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Six Pixels of Separation - Mitch Joel’s weekly conversation with business leaders, thinkers, innovators and cultural icons. The show is about insights and provocations on brands, consumers, technology, business and how connected we’ve all become.

Six Pixels of Separation Podcast Mitch Joel

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    • 4.3 • 93 Ratings

Six Pixels of Separation - Mitch Joel’s weekly conversation with business leaders, thinkers, innovators and cultural icons. The show is about insights and provocations on brands, consumers, technology, business and how connected we’ve all become.

    SPOS #871 - Dan Martell On The Power Of Systems And Mindsets

    SPOS #871 - Dan Martell On The Power Of Systems And Mindsets

    Welcome to episode #871 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast.
    Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #871. Meet my friend, Dan Martell. He's an award-winning Canadian entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author, and coach to over 1000+ SaaS founders. It wasn't always success after success for him. Dan had a rocky start to his entrepreneurial journey. At just 15 years old, he was in a high-speed chase with the cops, and things only seemed to go downhill from there. He failed at building a tech company at a young age and then failed again at a hosting company at 19. However, after trying consulting for 3 years, he finally succeeded with his first company, Spheric Technologies, at the age of 24. Although he bootstrapped the company from the ground up and saw significant growth, he hit a wall. He was working 100 hours a week, operating on 3-to-4 hours of sleep per night, and had nobody to turn to for critical advice. He struggled with identifying his biggest opportunity to kick-start sales, had a disorganized team, and was throwing money at the wall to see if anything would stick. After breaking through the revenue ceiling with Spheric Technologies, selling the company, and taking a year off, he founded two more successful companies (Flowtown and Clarity.fm). He learned many lessons and had many awkward mistakes along the way, which he wanted to pass on to others to help them get to where he was faster and with fewer scars. Dan created SaaS Academy and shares all he's learned on his website and YouTube/TikTok channels. Dan recently published the book, Buy Back Your Time - Get Unstauck, Reclaim Your Freedom and Build Your Empire. The book (which is a great read), is about installing systems and mindset shifts to engage in high-value work that brings you energy and fulfillment. Trading money for time will bring you more success than you ever thought possible, while reducing stress and maximizing happiness. Dan's journey proves that success doesn't come easy, and there's a lot of dead-wrong information out there. However, with the right mentors, books, and advice, there are answers. Enjoy the conversation...
    Running time: 52:01. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. Check out ThinkersOne. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Dan Martell. Buy Back Your Time - Get Unstauck, Reclaim Your Freedom and Build Your Empire. SaaS Academy. Dan on YouTube. Dan on TikTok. Follow Dan on Instagram. Follow Dan on Twitter. Follow Dan on LinkedIn. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

    • 52 min
    SPOS #870 - Chris Bailey On Finding Calm In The Productivity Chaos

    SPOS #870 - Chris Bailey On Finding Calm In The Productivity Chaos

    Welcome to episode #870 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast.
    Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #870. Meet Chris Bailey (who was also featured on Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast back in 2018), a writer, productivity expert, and author of the bestselling books, Hyperfocus and The Productivity Project. TED called him, "the most productive man you'd ever hope to meet" and by Fast Company said he's a "productivity mastermind." Chris brings a unique approach to productivity that is very different from the hustle culture that we are all exposed to. His latest (and most personal) book is, How to Calm Your Mind - Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times. While this may seem opposite to the tenets of productivity, it is not. In fact, the birth of this book happened after Chris suffered from an on-stage panic attack. It was in the healing process that he recognized how critical it is to invest in calm at the same time that we invest in becoming more productive. He has spent the past decade experimenting with every productivity tactic under the sun and separating what works from what doesn't. His experimentation has included meditating for 35 hours in a week, using his smartphone for only an hour a day, and working 90-hour weeks, among other things. His TEDx Talk, How to Get Your Brain to Focus, has been viewed over 14 million times. In addition to his books, Chris is the author of the Audible Original, How to Train Your Mind. He has his own newsletter on the topic as well as the podcast, Time & Attention. Enjoy the conversation...
    Running time: 51:27. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. Check out ThinkersOne. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Chris Bailey. How to Calm Your Mind - Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times. Hyperfocus. The Productivity Project. How to Train Your Mind. How to Get Your Brain to Focus. Chris’ newsletter. Chris’ podcast, Time & Attention. Follow Chris on LinkedIn. Follow Chris on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

    • 51 min
    SPOS #869 - Morag Barrett On Why We All Need A Friend At Work

    SPOS #869 - Morag Barrett On Why We All Need A Friend At Work

    Welcome to episode #868 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast.
    Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #868. Meet Morag Barrett, the magical unicorn who helps leaders achieve amazing results by tapping into the power of their professional relationships. With her pragmatic approach, she excels at identifying the gaps in an organization's development and helping them move forward by finding unique solutions to problems. Her three books, including Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships, The Future-Proof Workplace, and here latest, You, Me, We: Why we all need a friend at work (and how to show up as one!), offer valuable insights into how leaders can become their best authentic selves by building true and valuable networks. The book You, Me, We speaks to me. It offers valuable insights into building deep, meaningful relationships at work that lead to success for everyone involved. According to Morag, having an "Ally Mindset" is a critical factor in achieving individual, team, and organizational success. Best friends at work, who support and help us through good and bad times, are a vital component of an Ally Mindset. On the other hand, lacking such relationships can lead to failure and disappointment. You, Me, We delves into the five essential aspects of an Ally Mindset, providing us all with practical lessons on how to become a better friend at work and enjoy greater happiness, collaboration, and business outcomes. And, if you're wondering about her love for unicorns, let's just say she has more than 100 unicorn-themed items at home (none of which she bought for herself!). Enjoy the conversation...
    Running time: 54:22. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. Check out ThinkersOne. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Morag Barrett. You, Me, We: Why we all need a friend at work (and how to show up as one!). The Future-Proof Workplace. Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships. Follow Morag on LinkedIn. Follow Morag on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

    • 54 min
    SPOS #868 - Dan Pink On The Power Of Regret In Business And Life

    SPOS #868 - Dan Pink On The Power Of Regret In Business And Life

    Welcome to episode #868 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast.
    Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #868. Are you looking for a way to move forward and create a life well-lived? Look no further than Daniel H. Pink and his latest book, The Power of Regret - How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. As a bestselling author and expert in business, work, creativity, and behavior, Dan's insights on this misunderstood emotion are sure to inspire and empower. Based on unprecedented research, Dan's latest work challenges conventional wisdom about regret and shows how properly handling this emotion can point the way to a fulfilling life. But The Power of Regret is just the latest in a long line of bestselling books (that I truly love!), including: When, To Sell is Human, Drive, A Whole New Mind, Free Agent Nation, and the grossly under-estimated manga beauty of The Adventures of Johnny Bunko. Plus, if you're not tuning into his newsletter and The Pinkcast, you really should. With his insights and expertise, Dan has become a respected voice in business (and the kind of thinker that I aspire to be). Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the greatest thinkers in business and behavior. Enjoy the conversation...
    Running time: 47:31. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. Check out ThinkersOne. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Daniel H. Pink. The Power of Regret - How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. When. To Sell is Human. Drive. A Whole New Mind. Free Agent Nation. The Adventures of Johnny Bunko. Sign up to Dan’s newsletter. The Pinkcast. Follow Dan on Twitter. Follow Dan on LinkedIn. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

    • 47 min
    SPOS #867 - David Sax On The Power Of Human Connection In A Screen Crazy World

    SPOS #867 - David Sax On The Power Of Human Connection In A Screen Crazy World

    Welcome to episode #867 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast.
    Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #867. If you are looking for an insightful and thought-provoking book that challenges the idea of a digital future, then you need check out, The Future Is Analog, by David Sax. David is a freelance writer and author who has lived in several cities across the world, including New York, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro (now Toronto). In The Future Is Analog, David questions the notion of a completely digital future, arguing that we need to embrace the reality of human experience to create a healthy future. With the Covid pandemic, we have been forced to rethink the way we work, learn, and interact with each other. David believes that the best parts of quarantine were the least digital ones, like baking bread, playing board games, and going hiking. David is also the author of Save The Deli, The Tastemakers, The Revenge of Analog, and The Soul of An Entrepreneur. If you're looking to explore the role of analog culture in our modern lives, this debate is for you. Enjoy the conversation…
    Running time: 52:04. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. Check out ThinkersOne. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with David Sax. The Future Is Analog. The Soul of An Entrepreneur. Save The Deli. The Tastemakers. The Revenge of Analog. Follow David on LinkedIn. Follow David on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

    • 52 min
    SPOS #866 - Dr. Tina Opie On Breaking Down The Walls Of Inequity At Work

    SPOS #866 - Dr. Tina Opie On Breaking Down The Walls Of Inequity At Work

    Welcome to episode #866 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast.
    Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #866. Founder of OCG, Dr. Tina Opie, brings over twenty years of expertise in strategic management and organizational behavior. She is an Associate Professor of Management at Babson College, an award-winning researcher and a consultant. As a consultant, she provides organizational guidance to create more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces. Her work has been featured in O Magazine, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Harvard Business Review, and more. Tina's research has generated high-impact solutions that promote authenticity in organizations. Her latest book, Shared Sisterhood (co-authored with Beth A. Livingston), is for all of us and shows organizations and teams how to unleash their potential. In this episode, Tina shares the Shared Sisterhood framework and effective strategies to motivate everyone to become part of the effort. She explains foundational elements about workplace equity (and what it should look like), helping leaders and their organizations move forward faster… and together. Enjoy the conversation…
    Running time: 48:24. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. Check out ThinkersOne. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Dr. Tina Opie. Shared Sisterhood. Beth A. Livingston. OCG. Follow Dr. Tina on LinkedIn. Follow Dr. Tina on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.

    • 48 min

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