• The Last Book Written by a Human | Jeff Burningham
    2025/06/27

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    What does it mean to be human in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence? This existential question pulses at the heart of episode 358 of the Authors Who Lead podcast, where I sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and now author Jeff Burningham. Our conversation, anchored in Burningham’s newly released book, The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI, explores personal disruption, spiritual awakening, and the bold, hopeful possibilities that AI opens up for humanity.

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    00:00 Unexpected journey: from politics to publishing
    03:31 Ayurvedic experience awakens creativity
    07:41 AI: potential and peril
    11:50 AI and human nature insight
    14:50 Fostering human connection and flourishing
    18:21 Embrace humanity over disruption
    20:23 Embracing AI in education
    23:31 Embracing transformation: letting go
    28:14 AI: humanity’s cosmic mirror
    30:18 Rediscovering humanity amid AI
    35:29 Present moment, eternal existence
    39:26 Write without thinking challenge
    42:38 Jeff burningham’s book pre-sales
    44:11 Sharing truth from experience

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    46 分
  • The Real Reasons You Haven’t Written Your Book—And How to Move Past Them | Azul Terronez
    2025/06/12

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    Have you ever felt like you had a book inside you, but just couldn’t get started? 81% of North Americans believe they have a book in them—but only a tiny fraction ever see that dream to completion. In this episode, I explore the real reasons people don’t write their books, debunk common myths, and share actionable steps to help you finally move from wishing to writing.

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    00:00 Empowering Aspiring Writers
    05:09 Defining Your Why in Writing
    06:51 Overcoming Writer’s Block Myths
    09:56 Born to Write Podcast

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  • Lean Learning | Pat Flynn
    2025/06/06

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    In the world of authorship and digital entrepreneurship, few names carry as much respect as Pat Flynn. In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I share the story of my apprenticeship under Pat—a journey rooted in service, vulnerability, and taking fast, decisive action.

    Our conversation delved deep into the principles at the core of Pat’s latest book, Lean Learning: How to Achieve More by Learning Less, and unpacked how stepping forward before you feel “ready” is often the key to breakthroughs.

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    00:00 Business breakthrough experience unprepared
    03:43 From apprentice to bestseller collaborator
    08:18 Adaptability in a fast-changing world
    12:28 DIY book formatting journey
    13:01 Collaborative learning & entrepreneurship journey
    16:34 Embrace change for real growth
    21:31 Rowing strategy: power 10 technique
    23:40 Dedicated focus for creative success
    27:36 Embrace failure for faster success
    28:37 Overcoming negativity in entrepreneurship
    32:01 Exploring the traditional publishing path
    36:52 Writing under pressure: a 10-day challenge
    40:35 Pursuing bestseller status with passion
    44:06 Strategic book sale tactics
    45:24 Intriguing book title strategy

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  • Building Author Platforms and Handling Critique | Scott Miller
    2025/05/29

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    Many aspiring authors feel a pull to share their wisdom—especially about something as universal yet challenging as parenting. In this episode of Authors Who Lead, Scott Jeffrey Miller offers a refreshingly candid perspective. Miller, an eight-time Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestselling author, recently co-authored "Parenting: Wrong Turns, Right Lessons" with his teenage son, Thatcher. For Miller, writing a parenting book wasn’t just inevitable because of his professional background—it was a way to invite his children into “the family business” of authorship.

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    00:00 Life Insights Through Reading
    04:39 Author Mindset & Collab Writing
    06:49 Public Life & Maturity
    10:31 Teenage Son’s Raw POV
    14:32 Building an Author Platform
    17:23 Truth About Publishers
    21:13 Self-Publishing Journey
    23:21 Self-Belief vs. Self-Promo
    27:28 Define Your Publishing Why
    31:26 Books as Messages
    32:46 Growth Reflections
    37:07 Rise of Shorter Books
    39:59 Career on Course Wins
    43:09 Unfinished Book Ideas
    46:05 Real Feedback vs. Friends
    48:43 Dad Moves & Parenting
    51:57 Writing & Self-Incrimination

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    53 分
  • Top 10 Fears Writers Face and How to Overcome Them | Azul Terronez
    2025/05/23

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    Anyone who’s ever thought about writing a book knows the feeling: a mix of excitement, hope, and, yes—fear. In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I dive deep into the emotional realm of writing, pulling back the curtain on the ten most common fears that keep writers from taking the next step.

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    00:00 Overcoming book-writing challenges
    04:23 Organized writing: audience & strategy
    08:37 Overcoming writing fears
    10:58 Kaizen: power of small steps
    15:53 Exclusive podcast for aspiring writers
    17:09 Join our writing community

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    19 分
  • Starting Over at Sixty | Deborah Hammett
    2025/05/17

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    In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I sit down with Deborah Hammett, author of Salty at 60: Becoming Better Than Retired. Deborah’s story is the bold, honest tale of how she left her thirty-three-year career in education in pursuit of a freer, purpose-filled second act—sailing solo aboard her boat and, eventually, writing a book about her experience.

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    00:00 Trading chalkboards for chart plotters
    05:16 Sailing while teaching online
    09:22 Sailing adventure in retirement
    10:30 Sailing into unforeseen roles
    16:29 Engine troubleshooting at sea
    19:44 Fiction’s purpose and life lessons
    23:51 Docking and anchoring tips tutorial
    25:31 Women captains and ocean nomads
    28:00 Overcoming fears in sailing life
    32:07 Embracing classroom chaos for growth
    35:05 Embrace continuous flexibility

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    38 分
  • Inside the World of Jack Ryan’s Newest Writers | Andrews & Wilson on Co-Writing, Thrillers & Dark Rising
    2025/05/08

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    In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I sit down with Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson, the powerhouse writing duo behind the riveting thriller Dark Rising. Both veterans with storied pasts—Brian, a former submarine officer with business acumen, and Jeffrey, a trauma surgeon and Navy veteran—found common ground far from the battlefield: at a thriller writing conference.

    Their partnership, as Jeffrey jokes, was born of “stalking” at the International Thriller Writers’ ThrillerFest, where their shared backgrounds and values—family, faith, and service—formed a natural foundation for creative collaboration. But it wasn’t instant coauthoring. As Jeffrey explains, “Once we decided that we were gonna do this thing, we went into it knowing we're either gonna become better friends or destroy this friendship forever. Let's see." Thankfully, the outcome was a deeper bond and a writing team that has delivered years of explosive storytelling.

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    00:00 Teamwork in writing: military ethos
    05:05 Balancing writing with distractions
    09:39 Inspiration cycles for writers
    13:14 Embracing pantser writing surprises
    14:23 Characters’ voices shape the story
    17:11 Curiosity and predictability in writing
    21:46 Teaching writing to nonfiction leaders
    26:19 Embrace imperfection in writing
    27:52 Antagonist’s two-week mission
    33:01 Balancing passion and obligations
    36:33 Supporting veterans in new ventures
    38:49 Principled characters in chaotic times
    40:43 Honoring unsung heroes through fiction

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    42 分
  • Is Authorship Worth It? | Azul Terronez
    2025/04/24

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    In this episode of Authors Who Lead, I explore a critical and sometimes overlooked question for aspiring writers: Why write a book? While the dream of bestseller status or financial gain is tempting, I challenge listeners to think deeper. Through personal stories, hard truths about book sales, and my journey, I reveal that the value of authoring a book goes far beyond money or external validation.

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    00:00 Is authorship worth it?
    05:41 Sharing knowledge beyond search
    09:52 Gifts require effort to excel
    13:27 Join the author workshops for $90
    14:13 Inspiring author stories podcast

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    16 分