Best Phil McKinney Podcasts (2024)

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How To Prioritize Time Off To Boost Your Creativity and Innovation 12:28

5h ago12:28

12:28

In today's fast-paced world, taking breaks is often underestimated. However, prioritizing time off is crucial to boost creativity and innovation. This simple yet effective strategy can significantly enhance productivity and lead to groundbreaking ideas. The Importance of Disconnecting During a two-week vacation with my family, I experienced firstha…

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How To Prioritize Time Off To Boost Your Creativity and Innovation 12:28

5h ago12:28

12:28

In today's fast-paced world, taking breaks is often underestimated. However, prioritizing time off is crucial to boost creativity and innovation. This simple yet effective strategy can significantly enhance productivity and lead to groundbreaking ideas. The Importance of Disconnecting During a two-week vacation with my family, I experienced firstha…

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Update: Clean Water Gets Cleaner in the Florida Keys 49:04

17m ago49:04

49:04

You think of the Florida Keys, you think about clean blue water, great fishing, great swimming and diving and tropical drinks at sunset. However, some of the waters, the many canals where houses were built, were polluted with not enough water flow and were poorly constructed. Now a program is in place to clean up these canals one by one. On our fir…

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Great Weather, Great Beaches, and Good Neighbors with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria 44:10

19m ago44:10

44:10

Mayor Todd Gloria presides over one of the best places in the USA, best if you like near perfect warm weather year ‘round. With Mexico as a neighbor Mayor Todd has a practical and personal relationship with the immigration and border issue. He deals with it every day, and he says what you might hear and see on TV is not often reality. Listen to him…

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How Travel Impacted Our Family and My Career 12:25

15d ago12:25

12:25

Travel has always played a pivotal role in shaping my career and family life. During a recent podcast episode, I shared how travel influenced us unexpectedly. Here's a deeper dive into how embracing travel transformed our experiences and led to numerous opportunities. Travel and Family: Creating Lifelong Memories Our journey with travel began with …

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How Travel Impacted Our Family and My Career 12:25

14d ago12:25

12:25

Travel has always played a pivotal role in shaping my career and family life. During a recent podcast episode, I shared how travel influenced us unexpectedly. Here's a deeper dive into how embracing travel transformed our experiences and led to numerous opportunities. Travel and Family: Creating Lifelong Memories Our journey with travel began with …

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A tough start in Oakland for Mayor Sheng Thao 33:06

2d ago33:06

33:06

Oakland has always been in the shadow of it’s across the bay neighbor, San Francisco, but a new mayor is working on changing that and improving how the city operates and is perceived. Crime and homelessness are problems, but Mayor Sheng Thao is working on that. Just listen. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a Ci…

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Worst Career Advice I’ve Ever Received 17:16

22d ago17:16

17:16

The worst career advice I have ever received led me down a path that failed to result in success. Early in my career, I was advised to chase jobs based on salary and stability, with voices telling me to work for big, secure companies. However, I quickly learned there were better moves than prioritizing finances over family, personal growth, and gai…

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Worst Career Advice I’ve Ever Received 17:16

22d ago17:16

17:16

The worst career advice I have ever received led me down a path that failed to result in success. Early in my career, I was advised to chase jobs based on salary and stability, with voices telling me to work for big, secure companies. However, I quickly learned there were better moves than prioritizing finances over family, personal growth, and gai…

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The Reluctant Politician Promotes Good Government 50:53

9d ago50:53

50:53

Shawn Milnes didn’t start out wanting to be in government and while he served as a county commissioner, he still can be a government critic, just like how he started out. Thinking he could do better, he ran for office, won an election but now serves Northern Utah on a commission that represents government to the business community. He says his back…

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Best Career Advice Ever Received 13:11

29d ago13:11

13:11

During a recent lunch with interns, I shared the best career advice I ever received. Bob Davis, my mentor who hired me for my first job as a software programmer, imparted wisdom that has guided my career trajectory. Bob saw my potential and advised me to build more than technical skills. He moved me through various departments: IT, marketing, finan…

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Best Career Advice Ever Received 13:11

29d ago13:11

13:11

During a recent lunch with interns, I shared the best career advice I ever received. Bob Davis, my mentor who hired me for my first job as a software programmer, imparted wisdom that has guided my career trajectory. Bob saw my potential and advised me to build more than technical skills. He moved me through various departments: IT, marketing, finan…

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Mapping Out Your Innovation Career Path 28:15

1M ago28:15

28:15

A well-defined career path is crucial for anyone aspiring to establish a successful career in innovation. The rapidly evolving landscape of innovation jobs demands a strategy to navigate its complexities effectively. An innovation career path is a roadmap clarifying the progression and milestones necessary to achieve your professional goals. It hel…

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Mapping Out Your Innovation Career Path 28:15

1M ago28:15

28:15

A well-defined career path is crucial for anyone aspiring to establish a successful career in innovation. The rapidly evolving landscape of innovation jobs demands a strategy to navigate its complexities effectively. An innovation career path is a roadmap clarifying the progression and milestones necessary to achieve your professional goals. It hel…

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Housing, Hockey, & Leadership with Mary Jo McGuire 44:07

23d ago44:07

44:07

Hockey player Mary Jo McGuire is also the county commissioner in Ramsey Co, Minnesota. She is also the current president of the National Association of Counties. In the meantime, she champions affordable housing, loves to dine at local ethnic restaurants and for fun cross country skis. Busy lady. Listen to how she manages it all. Thanks to our spon…

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How To Start a Career in Innovation 31:56

1M ago31:56

31:56

A career in innovation means positioning yourself at the forefront of change, constantly seeking new ideas and approaches to solve problems and create value. It involves a continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to challenge the status quo. Innovators drive progress by blending creativity, analytical thinking, and a deep understanding of e…

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How To Start a Career in Innovation 31:56

1M ago31:56

31:56

A career in innovation means positioning yourself at the forefront of change, constantly seeking new ideas and approaches to solve problems and create value. It involves a continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to challenge the status quo. Innovators drive progress by blending creativity, analytical thinking, and a deep understanding of e…

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Mastering Inspirational Thinking Skills 33:07

2M ago33:07

33:07

Have you ever felt stuck staring at a blank page, struggling to find the spark to ignite your next great idea? Inspirational thinking skills often trigger that elusive moment where everything clicks, and your creativity flows effortlessly. These skills are the secret sauce behind groundbreaking innovations and the driving force that can turn mundan…

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Mastering Inspirational Thinking Skills 33:07

2M ago33:07

33:07

Have you ever felt stuck staring at a blank page, struggling to find the spark to ignite your next great idea? Inspirational thinking skills often trigger that elusive moment where everything clicks, and your creativity flows effortlessly. These skills are the secret sauce behind groundbreaking innovations and the driving force that can turn mundan…

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Apples, Wine and Winston Churchill with Yakima County Commissioner Amanda McKinney 37:29

1M ago37:29

37:29

Yakima Washington County Commissioner Amanda McKinney is a force, she is and she talks and more important she listens. And, being from Washington, she knows her apples and wine, so listen to how you can get the best from Washington in your pie. Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Produ…

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Mastering Systems Thinking Skills 30:58

2M ago30:58

30:58

This episode is the fourth in a series on mastering creative thinking skills. We delve into an exciting topic that could revolutionize how you tackle problems: Systems Thinking. By the end of this article, you'll understand how to use systems thinking to solve complex problems like a pro. Trust me, this will be a game changer for your creativity an…

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Mastering Systems Thinking Skills 30:58

2M ago30:58

30:58

This episode is the fourth in a series on mastering creative thinking skills. We delve into an exciting topic that could revolutionize how you tackle problems: Systems Thinking. By the end of this article, you'll understand how to use systems thinking to solve complex problems like a pro. Trust me, this will be a game changer for your creativity an…

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Mastering Aesthetic Thinking Skills 38:08

2M ago38:08

38:08

Welcome back to the Innovators Studio. Today is the third episode in our five-part series on Mastering Creative Thinking Skills. In this episode, we dive into aesthetic thinking and its role in your creative process. Have you ever wondered why some things look cool and make you feel good? I’m here to break it down for you and show you how to apply …

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Mastering Aesthetic Thinking Skills 38:08

2M ago38:08

38:08

Welcome back to the Innovators Studio. Today is the third episode in our five-part series on Mastering Creative Thinking Skills. In this episode, we dive into aesthetic thinking and its role in your creative process. Have you ever wondered why some things look cool and make you feel good? I’m here to break it down for you and show you how to apply …

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From the Hills, Good Government in Tuolumne County with Jaron Brandon 26:15

2M ago26:15

26:15

Jaron Brandon is Tuolumne County (CA) Supervisor. Housing is an issue that got him involved in politics back in his home county. He has continued to work to create affordable housing and sees housing as an issue that effects almost every other aspect of life. Listen to how he is hoping to improve conditions. Executive Producers: David Martin, David…

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Mastering Convergent Thinking Skills 21:21

2M ago21:21

21:21

This episode is the second in a series on mastering creative thinking skills. Today, we are focusing on convergent thinking. Convergent thinking sharpens your mind, focusing creativity toward finding not just any solution but the most effective one. Master it, and you turn challenges into opportunities, blending analysis with imagination to unlock …

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Mastering Convergent Thinking Skills 21:21

2M ago21:21

21:21

This episode is the second in a series on mastering creative thinking skills. Today, we are focusing on convergent thinking. Convergent thinking sharpens your mind, focusing creativity toward finding not just any solution but the most effective one. Master it, and you turn challenges into opportunities, blending analysis with imagination to unlock …

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Mastering Divergent Thinking Skills 24:15

3M ago24:15

24:15

Today marks the beginning of a series of episodes introducing you to five creative thinking skills. Future episodes will explore each skill's background, steps, application, and examples. In this episode, we'll explore how mastering divergent thinking skills can transform your life, turning obstacles into opportunities and making the impossible see…

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Mastering Divergent Thinking Skills 24:15

3M ago24:15

24:15

Today marks the beginning of a series of episodes introducing you to five creative thinking skills. Future episodes will explore each skill's background, steps, application, and examples. In this episode, we'll explore how mastering divergent thinking skills can transform your life, turning obstacles into opportunities and making the impossible see…

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The Mothman Lives in West Virginia, check the red eyes... 34:42

2M ago34:42

34:42

Something Weird in Mason County, WV Stop into Mason County and see the Mothman, ok maybe not the real Mothman, but his eight-foot high statue. It’s in downtown Point Pleasant, WV and it’s a local legend and it’s weird, as County Commissioner Rick Handley explains. Ok it’s not Rosewell UFO crash site, weird, but it’s part of the local color of Mason…

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Mastering Creative Thinking Skills 12:29

3M ago12:29

12:29

Are you ready to unleash your full creative potential and take your innovation skills to new heights? In today's fast-paced world, creativity and innovation are essential for success. That's why I'm excited to launch a new series on “Mastering Creative Thinking Skills.” This series will explore techniques to help you become a better problem solver …

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Mastering Creative Thinking Skills 12:29

3M ago12:29

12:29

Are you ready to unleash your full creative potential and take your innovation skills to new heights? In today's fast-paced world, creativity and innovation are essential for success. That's why I'm excited to launch a new series on “Mastering Creative Thinking Skills.” This series will explore techniques to help you become a better problem solver …

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5 Steps to Overcoming Creative Block 19:53

3M ago19:53

19:53

The creative process often seems elusive, with the best ideas striking at the most unexpected moments. That magical spark can be exhilarating when an idea materializes seemingly out of nowhere. But how do you harness that creative energy at will rather than waiting for it to strike spontaneously? Many would argue it's impossible, blaming their stru…

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5 Steps to Overcoming Creative Block 19:53

3M ago19:53

19:53

The creative process often seems elusive, with the best ideas striking at the most unexpected moments. That magical spark can be exhilarating when an idea materializes seemingly out of nowhere. But how do you harness that creative energy at will rather than waiting for it to strike spontaneously? Many would argue it's impossible, blaming their stru…

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The Good Commissioner of West Virginia 36:13

3M ago36:13

36:13

Meet Fred Davis of Tucker County, West Virginia. His campaign strategy involved lottery tickets and beer. He’s a real character on government and he’s a real as they come. So what makes him good, he listens… just listen. Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Producers: David Martin, Davi…

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80 Attempts at Innovation by Acquisition: Lessons Learned 33:00

3M ago33:00

33:00

In the competitive landscape of business, innovation isn't just a buzzword; it's the driving force that fuels growth, sustains relevance, and pushes companies into the future. While many organizations focus on cultivating innovation from within, there's an alternative path that's often overlooked—innovation by acquisition. During my decade-long sti…

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80 Attempts at Innovation by Acquisition: Lessons Learned 33:00

3M ago33:00

33:00

In the competitive landscape of business, innovation isn't just a buzzword; it's the driving force that fuels growth, sustains relevance, and pushes companies into the future. While many organizations focus on cultivating innovation from within, there's an alternative path that's often overlooked—innovation by acquisition. During my decade-long sti…

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STOP Performing Innovation Theatre 29:46

4M ago29:46

29:46

The term “innovation theatre” has become increasingly prevalent in today's competitive landscape. It refers to the superficial acts organizations undertake to appear innovative without genuinely committing to the hard work of genuine innovation. This misleading facade often leads to wasted resources, missed opportunities, and damaged reputations. S…

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STOP Performing Innovation Theatre 29:46

4M ago29:46

29:46

The term “innovation theatre” has become increasingly prevalent in today's competitive landscape. It refers to the superficial acts organizations undertake to appear innovative without genuinely committing to the hard work of genuine innovation. This misleading facade often leads to wasted resources, missed opportunities, and damaged reputations. S…

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Taxes are FUN, Just ask the IRS (A Conversation with IRS Program Analyst Kristen Deazeley) 48:34

3M ago48:34

48:34

Paying taxes sucks. We all know that. But the IRS doesn’t see it that way. In truth, the IRS expects us all to pay our taxes, but they really only want us to pay what we owe, no more, no less. And the IRS really will help you pay the correct amount. Kristien Deazeley of the IRS explains. GoodGovernmentShow.com IRS.gov/help Thanks to our sponsors: N…

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How to Shift from Monotonous Thinking to Creative Thinking 18:40

4M ago18:40

18:40

In an age of constant change, we cannot overstate the value of adaptability and innovation. Yet, many of us find ourselves entrenched in a pattern of repetitive thinking, relying on familiar approaches to navigate the complexities of life. However, there exists a transformative alternative: creative thinking. This article explores the power of crea…

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How to Shift from Monotonous Thinking to Creative Thinking 18:40

4M ago18:40

18:40

In an age of constant change, we cannot overstate the value of adaptability and innovation. Yet, many of us find ourselves entrenched in a pattern of repetitive thinking, relying on familiar approaches to navigate the complexities of life. However, there exists a transformative alternative: creative thinking. This article explores the power of crea…

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Bringing a Passion to Health Care 42:02

3M ago42:02

42:02

Don’t lock ‘em up, heal them up... Jim Cavanaugh is a county commissioner in Douglas County, Nebraska. Out in Omaha his passion project is making sure people who need mental health assistance aren’t just tossed in jail. He says not only does it not get them the care they need, but it simply costs more. So listen to his solutions and where to get a …

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How To Handle Rejection of Your Idea 12:46

4M ago12:46

12:46

Experiencing rejection of your idea can feel like a punch to the gut. Whether it's a proposal, a suggestion, or criticism, the initial sting can be hard to shake off. But rejection isn't the end—it's an opportunity for growth and improvement. Personal Experience 92% of people give up on their dreams after facing rejection only once. Yet, it's this …

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American Dream on the American Border 40:01

4M ago40:01

40:01

Manny Ruiz is the American dream. His parents came to American for a better life for their 11 children. A first generation American, Manny is now a Santa Fe County Arizona county commissioner. He sees a lot of things right at the border, but he also sees where and how things can and should improve. Listen to someone living their entire life at the …

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6 Most Common Thinking Mistakes Holding You Back 16:57

4M ago16:57

16:57

I've been reflecting a lot lately about common thinking mistakes. Yes, you heard me right. It's a bit of a mind-bender. But trust me, this is going to be worth your while. We all have unique ways of perceiving the world. Sometimes, however, these perspectives can lead us astray. We may fall victim to thinking mistakes that impede our growth and suc…

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6 Most Common Thinking Mistakes Holding You Back 16:57

4M ago16:57

16:57

I've been reflecting a lot lately about common thinking mistakes. Yes, you heard me right. It's a bit of a mind-bender. But trust me, this is going to be worth your while. We all have unique ways of perceiving the world. Sometimes, however, these perspectives can lead us astray. We may fall victim to thinking mistakes that impede our growth and suc…

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How To Improve Your Critical Thinking Skills 22:04

5M ago22:04

22:04

In a world brimming with information and endless arguments, developing the art of critical thinking is not just advantageous—it's a necessity. By the end of this episode, you will wield a powerful toolkit that unlocks a new level of understanding and problem-solving capability, transforming how you approach challenges, debates, and decisions. Eleva…

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How To Improve Your Critical Thinking Skills 22:04

5M ago22:04

22:04

In a world brimming with information and endless arguments, developing the art of critical thinking is not just advantageous—it's a necessity. By the end of this episode, you will wield a powerful toolkit that unlocks a new level of understanding and problem-solving capability, transforming how you approach challenges, debates, and decisions. Eleva…

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Immigration at the border in El Paso 51:07

4M ago51:07

51:07

David Stout is a county commissioner in El Paso, Texas. The only crisis he sees at his border is a humanitarian crisis. Every day he deals with migrant issues and regularly visits his migrant processing center and talks with migrants and hears their stories. It’s an eye-opening conversation with someone on the front lines of the immigration situati…

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