Episode #104: How to Be Present and Productive When There is Never Enough Time - a podcast by Jeff Brown

Today’s guest is co-author of what you might call a “power” book.

If implemented, it has the power to literally transform the relationships of those you love the most and help you become a significant leader at work and in your community. If you can admit to the areas in your life where you tend to disconnect – personal, family, team, organization, and community – and if you are willing to deal with them. 

In their new book, 5 Gears: How to Be Present and Productive When There is Never Enough Time, Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram suggest relational intelligence is the future competitive advantage for leaders. It is becoming the primary currency of leadership influence.

To join my conversation with Jeremie, simply hit the play button below.

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In today’s episode, Jeremie and I discuss:



Why leading well is similar to driving well and how to apply the 5 gear analogy

The differences between understanding the various gears at home versus work

The importance of being able to recognize when a shift is appropriate or necessary

And much more!





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Jeremie Kubicek’s Latest Book

You can order your copy of 5 Gears: How to Be Present and Productive When There is Never Enough Time right now!

Jeremie Kubicek in Action



Books Jeremie Recommends

Personality, Character and Leadership in the White House: Psychologists Assess the Presidents by Steven J. Rubenzer

The Culture Code: An Ingenious Way to Understand Why People Around the World Live and Buy as They Do by Clotaire Rapaille

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