I start each and every morning that same way. I find a new, interesting podcast that catches my eye, and listen to it in order to start my day off with a little encouragement.
Podcasts are a great way to develop and enhance your professional skills. If you need inspiration, are looking for time to kill while sitting in traffic, or are trying to discover innovative ideas for leading your team, podcasts could be the perfect solution.
Here is a list of four amazing business-focused podcasts that could provide you with the motivation you are looking for or help solve an issue you are facing within your department.
Started by Lewis Howes, this podcast discusses a wide range of insightful subjects such as how to improve build relationships, how to build a massive social media following, 5 steps to your greatest year ever, how to dream big and much more.
Run by John Lee Dumas, this daily podcast features various entrepreneurs such as Tony Robbins, Seth Godin, Barbara Corcoran and many others. In each episode, these knowledgeable entrepreneurs discuss various topics such as customer service, creating an online presence, turning set-backs in to success, increasing personal productivity and more.
Find inspiration in our younger leaders. Forbes Under 30 is about young innovators and entrepreneurs who are making waves in the world today. Recent guests include: Andrew Au, president of Inercept Group, a full-service marketing agency and Martellus Bennett, the tight-end of the New England Patriots.
TED is a nonprofit with the mission of spreading ideas in the form of short, powerful talks. The business topics can provide a great resource for inspiration and innovation. Recent talks include: How to build a business that lasts 100 years, the surprising habits of original thinkers, two reasons companies fail and how to avoid them and how to make a profit while making a difference.
