In this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Bryan Kramer, globally recognized keynote speaker, best-selling author, and a leading voice in human-centered leadership. Known for his powerful “H2H (Human to Human)” philosophy—made famous through his message: There’s no B2B or B2C… it’s H2H—Bryan breaks down what it really takes to lead with empathy and integrity in a fast-paced, noisy, and increasingly automated world.

Together, they explore what responsible influence looks like right now: doing your homework before you share information, choosing honesty over hype, embracing imperfection, and simplifying how you show up so people can actually feel your presence. Bryan also shares how he uses AI as a thinking partner (not a replacement), and why the leaders who win long-term will be the ones who protect trust, deepen connection, and keep the human element at the center.

If you’re building a team, growing a business, or simply trying to show up with more intention—this conversation will remind you that small, human actions still create the biggest ripple.

Connect with Bryan:

• Website: https://bryankramer.com/

• Email: private@bryankramer.com/

Bonus: Bryan is gifting the first three listeners a copy of his H2H book—email him with “HTH book” and Daily Influence in the subject line.

What if the key to happiness isn’t success, wealth, or recognition — but helping someone else?

On this episode of Daily Influence, Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with film producer, social entrepreneur, and humanitarian Peter Samuelson to explore how influence, storytelling, and service intersect to create lasting change.

From producing major Hollywood films like Revenge of the Nerds and Return of the Pink Panther to founding global nonprofits including Starlight Children’s Foundation, First Star, and Everyone Deserves a Roof (EDAR), Peter shares the pivotal moments that shaped his life of purpose.

In this powerful conversation, you’ll hear:

• How one teacher’s belief changed the trajectory of Peter’s life

• The deeply personal story that inspired the creation of Starlight

• Why “selflessness can be selfish” — and why that’s a good thing

• How First Star is helping foster youth attend college at 10x the national rate

• Why failure is essential to growth and responsible influence

• The connection between storytelling, philanthropy, and real-world impact

• His perspective on AI, ethics, and protecting young minds

• Why helping others is the most reliable path to long-term happiness

Peter reminds us that influence is not about accumulation — it’s about contribution. It’s about recognizing asymmetry in the world and choosing to apply energy where it’s needed most.

Whether you’re a leader, parent, entrepreneur, or simply someone who wants to make a difference but isn’t sure where to begin, this episode will challenge and inspire you to step outside yourself and take action.

Because as Peter says, the meaning of life isn’t found in what we gather — it’s found in what we give.

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Listen now and be reminded: small actions truly can create extraordinary impact.

Experience is one of leadership’s greatest assets — until it becomes unquestioned.

In Episode 670 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores how success quietly hardens assumptions and how past wins can unintentionally block present clarity. While experience builds confidence, speed, and pattern recognition, it can also create rigidity if leaders stop examining what once worked.

In this episode, Brian unpacks:

How success institutionalizes thinking — and why that can become dangerous

Why “we’ve always done it this way” frustrates teams and limits growth

How SMART Six-to-Sixty planning prevents fossilized leadership

Why structured feedback loops are essential to challenge inherited thinking

True leadership maturity is not about abandoning experience — it’s about continuously recalibrating it.

Because experience informs.

It should not imprison.

If you are serious about responsible influence, this episode will challenge you to ask:

Where might my past success be limiting my present clarity?

Find your influence.

Be your influence.

Build your influence — intentionally.