Hello, my name is Greg McKeown, and welcome to the Essentialism podcast! Ever since I made the mistake of leaving my hours old baby and my wife, Anna, in the hospital as I went to a non-essential client meeting, I've been on a mission: to get into conversations with the people I meet to encourage them to explore what is essential, how they can eliminate what ... Show More
Oct 6
377. Poems, Prayers, and the Courage to Believe with Matthew McConaughey
What do we do when logic isn’t enough? Greg sits down with Matthew McConaughey to explore poems, prayers, and the disciplined choice to believe—over cynicism, doubt, and apathy. Together they read new pieces from Poems & Prayers and unpack how language, rhythm, and ritual can met ... Show More
1h 18m
Sep 8
366. Ward Clapham on The Secret Weapon for Solving Crime
What if policing could move from reacting to crime to building trust before it begins? In this episode, I speak with Ward Clapham, the former Police Chief in Richmond, Canada, who pioneered the “positive ticketing program.” This simple idea—rewarding positive behavior instead of ... Show More
1h 36m
Jun 2025
365. The Systems Leader with Robert Siegel
In this conversation, I’m joined by Robert E. Siegel, author of The Systems Leader, to unpack the essential mindset shifts leaders must make in a complex, fast-moving environment. We explore the tensions leaders face—like balancing innovation with execution, and strength with emp ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 2021
Business Growth, Risk-taking, and Incorporating Emotional Intelligence Into Your Business with Client Patricia Nowakowski
In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with my awesome SHINE Mastermind member, Patricia Nowakowski. Patricia owns Opulent Beauty, a laid-back, luxury salon in Chicago. Patricia and I talk about why it’s important to have a clear vision in your business, the importanc ... Show More
34m 3s
Jun 2023
119. Brett Knopf | Author of Everyday People Extraordinary Success
The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!
In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Brett Knopf author of “Everyday People Extraordinary Sales Success”
Brett is the founder of KnopfKnows Solutions, he is a business coach, leadership coach, speaker, and author. ... Show More
51m 33s
Apr 2025
4-Hour Secret: Master Uncomfortable Conversations
Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes4-Hour Secret: Master Uncomfortable ConversationsApril 29, 2025 | Episode - 5082Host: Scott Smith
Episode DescriptionEver wonder how those "work less, earn more" gurus pull it off? In this eye-opening episode, Scott dives into a hidden gem from Tim F ... Show More
11m 11s