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The One Percent Better Podcast

Nov 29, 2020

Today's conversation is with my High School English Teacher and Coach, John Knebels.  

25 years after we last spoke, I called Mr. Knebels and hit record. He agreed and today I share with you a time capsule.

Who was your favorite teacher?

Who was a formative mentor in your life? 

I invite you to think back to who you...


Nov 22, 2020

This week I need you to do four things:

  1. Listen to this episode
  2. Share it with someone who needs to hear it
  3. Start imagining your Ikigai 
  4. Email me to fill me in Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com

Damn Good Links:

Ikigai Image

Tim's Ted Talk on Ikigai

The Secret Podcast

As always, thanks for...


Nov 15, 2020

My guest today is the author of The First 90 Days.

It's a #1 Best Seller with 2,305 4.5 star reviews on Amazon. More than that, it is recognized as THE book for leaders looking to change culture, onboard employees, or inject energy into a struggling culture. 

My conversation with Michael is wide-ranging. 

Some of the...


Nov 8, 2020

Today's episode is inspired by Derek Sivers

His idea is one of the most powerful decision making metrics I have ever used. 

We make hundreds of decisions a day. Any rule that makes that process 1% better is one worth exploring. 

Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com

and let me know how you used "hell yeah or no"...


Nov 1, 2020

My guest this week is Cole Schafer. 

He writes my favorite current newsletter on the planet, Sticky Notes.

It's fresh, irreverent, and helpful.

If you are looking to write in a more compelling way, consider Cole's work at Honey Copy.

In this damn good conversation we talk about:

  • His signature writing style
  • Why reading...