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From tackling the right reasons to lead and the danger of complacency to figuring out how and why to drive innovation, we\u2019ve covered a lotof ground in 2018. So much, in fact, that it\u2019s near impossible to pick a favorite episode. But guess what? You don\u2019t have to! We\u2019ve compiled a comprehensive roundup of the year\u2019s episodes that did what the best ones always do: inform and inspire, change our perspective, and challenge us to stretch ourselves. Trust us, they\u2019re well worth a second (or third!) listen.\n \xa0\n Dr. Marshall Goldsmith\u20144 Ways to Win Now\n \xa0\n The Rundown:After years spent traveling the globe working with top CEOs, world-renowned leadership coach and best-selling author Dr. Marshall Goldsmith has discovered a universal truth: We all make mistakes. Luckily, there are four behaviors you can adopt right now that can help put you on a more successful\u2014and likely more profitable\u2014leadership path.\n \xa0\n Top Takeaway:Although Marshall\u2019s advice is simple and straightforward, lasting change takes time\u2014and some pretty major commitment and determination.\n \xa0\n Favorite Quote:\u201cStop asking for feedback and then expressing your opinion.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Marshall Goldsmith\n \xa0\n \xa0\n Patrick Lencioni\u2014Lead for the Right Reasons\n \xa0\n The Rundown:If you think being a leader is all about personal glory, fame and wealth, best-selling author and leadership expert Patrick Lencioni says you have it all wrong. Join us to hear Pat explain what he calls the only valid form of leadership, as well as the four things that only a leader can\u2014and must\u2014do.\n \xa0\n Top Takeaway:As the leader, if you aren\u2019t doing the hardest things, you aren\u2019t doing your job.\n \xa0\n Favorite Quote:\u201cWhat we need to do is make it unacceptable for people to be leaders if they think it\u2019s about them.\u201d \u2013 Patrick Lencioni\n \xa0\n \xa0\n Dan Heath\u2014Moments That Change Lives\n \xa0\n The Rundown:In a world where we\u2019re all constantly trying to craft experiences\u2014like that of our customers, patients, users, you name it\u2014New York Timesbest-selling author Dan Heath has figured out how to get it right. The science behind Dan\u2019s four essential elements of experience is as fascinating as the results they elicit.\n \xa0\n Top Takeaway:The most memorable moments usually don\u2019t involve grand gestures or over-the-top gimmicks.\n \xa0\n Favorite Quote:\u201cIn a minute, you can change someone\u2019s life. That is a power that I think many of us are not aware that we have, and certainly aren\u2019t using the way that we can.\u201d \u2013 Dan Heath\n \xa0\n \xa0\n Charles Koch\u2014The Danger of Complacency\n \xa0\n The Rundown:Ever since taking over his family\u2019s business at age 25, Charles Koch has been guided by a singular mantra: Success is one of the biggest enemies of success. Tune in as Charles explains why complacency is never an option and what you need to do to outpace your competition.\n \xa0\n Top Takeaway:We all need to be lifelong learners, always striving to find new ways to deliver unparalleled value for our customers.\n \xa0\n Favorite Quote:\u201cOur philosophy is however well we\u2019re doing as individuals in our roles or as a business, it can be done better. You need to constantly be striving to improve.\u201d \u2013 Charles Koch\n \xa0\n \xa0\n Carmine Gallo\u2014The No. 1 Skill You Need Now\n \xa0\n The Rundown:In the age of automation and artificial intelligence, there is one skill that has yet to be replicated by a robot: persuasive communication. Best-selling author Carmine Gallo calls it theskill that makes you irreplaceable in business today. Join us to learn two easy ways to up your communication game.\n \xa0\n Top Takeaway:Your value is in your ideas, but ideas don\u2019t sell themselves. Your success depends on your ability to communicate well. \xa0\n \xa0\n Favorite Quote:\u201cIf you cannot advocate and champion your ideas persuasively, they\u2019re not going to matter.\u201d \u2013 Carmine Gallo\n \xa0\n \xa0\n Bobby Gruenewald\u2014Find a Way, Not an Excuse\n \xa0\n The Rundown:Even if the odds are stacked against your next big idea\u2014no budget, no time, no scope\u2014you may be in a much better position than you think. Tune in to hear Bobby Gruenewald, Innovation Leader at Life.Church, explain why limited resources force you to become more creative and innovative.\n \xa0\n Top Takeaway:Money is not always the solution to the problem. Surprisingly, an unlimited budget may actually limityour success.\n \xa0\n Favorite Quote:\u201cInnovation happens within constraints.\u201d \u2013 Bobby Gruenewald\n \xa0\n \xa0\n Charles Duhigg\u2014Ignore Conventional Wisdom\n \xa0\n The Rundown:If you ask New York Timesbest-selling author Charles Duhigg, many of the most innovative ideas today aren\u2019t exactly original\u2014and he\u2019s got plenty of evidence to prove it. Join us as Charles breaks down the highly effective habits of creative people so you can learn how to drive innovation in your organization.\n \xa0\n Top Takeaway:The most creative, ground-breaking solutions are often the result of bringing old solutions to new problems.\n \xa0\n Favorite Quote:\u201cWhen we give ourselves permission to take risks, to ignore convention, that\u2019s when oftentimes we have our most creative ideas.\u201d \u2013 Charles Duhigg\n \xa0\n \xa0\n Ken Coleman\u20146 Stages of Self-Discovery\n \xa0\n The Rundown:A self-proclaimed professional question asker, Ken Coleman\u2014host of the EntreLeadership Podcast and The Ken Coleman Showon Sirius XM\u2014has conducted hundreds of interviews and has concluded that most of us are in pursuit of the same thing: significance. Tune in as Ken walks us through his six-stage method of getting to what he calls the \u201csweet spot\u201d: a pursuit that combines your greatest talent with your greatest passion. Now that\u2019s what we call a dream job.\n \xa0\n Top Takeaway:Asking questions (and lots of them!) is the secret to finding your path.\n \xa0\n Favorite Quote:\u201cStep into the confidence of the unknown.\u201d\n \xa0\n entreleadership.com/podcast\n EntreLeadership Reading Guide (100 book recommendations!)\n Harness Your Inner Genius from Infusionsoft\n \xa0\n Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode!