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Productivity Smarts

Gerald J. Leonard
Productivity
Kiva
Mental Health
Goal Setting
Leadership
Stress Management
Neuroscience
Personal Development
Resilience
Entrepreneurship
Self-Reflection
Imposter Syndrome
Emotional Intelligence
Personal Growth
Public Speaking
Mindset
Communication
Growth Mindset
Metabolic Health
Sustainability

Productivity Smarts is an audio podcast hosted by Gerald J. Leonard, a productivity expert who helps other professionals get more done. Each episode features an in-depth discussion or interview with top productivity experts, tips, and strategies to help you become more productive by leveraging neuroscience principles. Features: • Interviews with top productivity experts • Tips and strategies for g... more

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Is complexity really the price of success, or have we simply forgotten the power of simplicity?

For Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, the answer is clear. A 20-year veteran of the digital marketing industry, Wes built his career through trial and ... more

What if one of the most powerful productivity tools wasn't an app, a planner, or a morning routine, but a passport?

For Evelyn Kelly and her daughter Natalie Kelly, travel has been far more than a hobby. Over three decades, it has shaped their resi... more

What if the home you lived in was a secret portal to 250 years of American history, connected to the Revolutionary War, the Kennedy assassination, and the Apollo 11 moon launch? For David Deputy, a retired brigadier general, historian, and former sta... more

What if the secret to productivity isn't another to-do list or time‑hack, but a universal map of what it means to be human? In this episode, host Gerald J. Leonard welcomes Dr. James Smith, systems thinker, author of The Real Map of Life, and a man w... more

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Recent Guests

Evelyn Kelly
Evelyn Kelly, PhD, co-author of Have a Love Affair with the USA and Have a Love Affair with Travel
Have a Love Affair with Travel (author duo with Natalie Kelly)
Episode: Episode 152 - Have a Love Affair with Travel With Evelyn Kelly and Natalie Kelly
Natalie Kelly
Natalie Kelly, co-author of Have a Love Affair with Travel
Have a Love Affair with Travel (author duo with Evelyn Kelly)
Episode: Episode 152 - Have a Love Affair with Travel With Evelyn Kelly and Natalie Kelly
David Deputy
Retired brigadier general, historian and former state trooper
Independent author – The Spring Grove Mill House
Episode: Episode 151 - The Home with the Most Ties to American History With David Deputy
Dr. James Smith
Author of The Real Map of Life; distinguished systems thinker and speaker
Author; The Real Map of Life
Episode: Episode 150 - The Real Map of Life with Dr. James Smith
Brian Dixon
Colorado-based adventurer, inspirational author and speaker
Hold My Beer (book) / Go With Dixon
Episode: Episode 149 - Hold My Beer, I'm Going to Change My Life with Brian Dixon
David B. Hampson
Acquisition entrepreneur, aviation insurance leader and author
Rainbow Gold (Book)
Episode: Episode 148 - Rainbow Gold: Building a Business That's Both the Journey and the Destination
Paul Scheele
PhD, pioneer in accelerated learning and creator of the Photo Reading Whole Mind System
Learning Strategies / IDS American Express (historical)
Episode: Episode 147 - The PhotoReading Whole Mind System
Annette Le Fortune Murray
Inspiring storyteller, author, educator and Route 66 expert
Independent author/educator
Episode: Episode 146 - Route 66, Research, and the Writer's Mind: Productivity Lessons from a Lifelong Storyteller
Ariel Vox
Award-winning author of Crack the Luck Code
Author, Crack the Luck Code
Episode: Episode 145 - Crack the LUCK Code: How to Change Your Business and Personal Life Using the 4 Personality Expressions

Host

Gerald J. Leonard
Host of Productivity Smarts

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 146 ratings
  • Smart, actionable strategies to maximize productivity

    Gerald Leonard delivers smart, actionable strategies to help you maximize productivity without the overwhelm. With expert insights and practical tips, each episode gives you real tools to work smarter and achieve more. If you’re looking to boost efficiency and stay focused, this podcast is a must-listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Courage of a Leader
    United Statesa year ago
  • Enjoyed listening

    I enjoyed listening to the show. The host and guest were very good and very professional, and the show moved at a good pace. While the information that was shared was very good and both the guest and the host were authentically themselves. I felt like the episode, I listened to was all about sales and very little in the way of productivity because I was searching for something to listen to about productivity I was disappointed that that was not the topic but other than that, it’s a really good s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dnfgvbbhfbr
    United Statesa year ago
  • Incredible podcast host!

    I recently had the privilege of being a guest on Gerald Leonard‘s Productivity Smarts Podcast… What an incredibly positive experience! Unlike many Podcast hosts, Gerald takes the time to research his guests , read their book if they are an author, and ask very enlightening and creative questions. I enjoyed my time on his show immensely and would recommend to anyone looking to increase their productivity that they subscribe to his podcast!

    Emilio Justo, MD

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emilio Justo, MD
    United States2 years ago
  • Helpful Productivity hacks and tips galore!

    Gerald is a masterful host—interesting & knowledgeable. He brings on guests that share interesting topics that relate to productivity and help us all work smarter, be more productive and save our precious time. You won’t be disappointed—take a listen—like me I’m sure you will become a fan. ~Deborah M.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deborah thedailydecisions.com
    United States2 years ago
  • Real life examples

    It is an excellent podcast. I recommend it for practical tips. Gerald is a true real-life example of passion and altruism. All the guests always share practical and real-life examples. You have to listen to Productivity Smarts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NSPatrick
    France2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests and topics are diverse, keeping the content fresh and broadly applicable.
Audiences appreciate crisp, actionable productivity tips delivered through engaging interviews.
Many reviews highlight the host's ability to tie neuroscience concepts to everyday behavior.
Listeners find the host's questions insightful and well-researched, with guests delivering practical, real-world advice.
Show is consistently uplifting and motivational, with strong host-guest dynamics.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 149 - Hold My Beer, I'm Going to Change My Life with Brian Dixon
Q: Where can listeners learn more about you and your book, and when is it coming out?
He points to the Go With Dixon website for information on the book, speaking engagements, and retreats, with a fall release window and ongoing ecosystem for personal development.
Episode 149 - Hold My Beer, I'm Going to Change My Life with Brian Dixon
Q: What practical advice would you give someone who fears it's too late to change?
He emphasizes resilience grounded in a Churchillian mindset, plus the idea that identifying one misalignment and tackling it as a non-negotiable goal can reboot a person's direction and energy.
Episode 149 - Hold My Beer, I'm Going to Change My Life with Brian Dixon
Q: What is your journey from misalignment to breakthrough, and what does Hold My Beer mean for you?
Dixon walks through his 20-year autopilot period, his near-death health scare, and the decisive pivot to reclaim a single fire—paragliding—that sparked a broader reinvention and laid the foundation for a broader energy he calls Hold My Beer Energy.
Episode 149 - Hold My Beer, I'm Going to Change My Life with Brian Dixon
Q: What is your favorite style of music?
The guest responds by sharing his endurance-athlete background and a lifelong appreciation for artists like Jackson Browne, using music as a mental and motivational companion for pursuits like paragliding and endurance activities.
Episode 150 - The Real Map of Life with Dr. James Smith
Q: How long has it been doing your podcast and is the Vertigo pretty much gone?
The vertigo is gone; focusing on yoga, meditation, brain training, and epigenetics helped restore balance, and over time this shifted the host's productivity approach toward energy and relationships as priorities.

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What is Productivity Smarts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical productivity strategies rooted in neuroscience, featuring in-depth conversations with guests who are experts in learning, leadership, health, and personal development. Episodes explore how habits, routines, and mindsets boost focus, energy, and performance, with topics ranging from accelerated learning and AI-assisted work to emotional intelligence, stress management, and project-driven organizations. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from educators and physicians to authors and business leaders—offering actionable tips and real-world examples you can apply at work and at home. Listeners likely appreciate tangible tools, evidence-based approaches, and inspiring stories of resilience and transformatio... more

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Recent guests on Productivity Smarts include:

1. Evelyn Kelly
2. Natalie Kelly
3. David Deputy
4. Dr. James Smith
5. Brian Dixon
6. David B. Hampson
7. Paul Scheele
8. Annette Le Fortune Murray

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