Everything we think you (and your field) should be reading, listening to and utilizing in order to stay engaged, informed and one step ahead.
Audio Book / The Let Them Theory
By Mel Robbins
Often, your feelings of frustration stem from the power you give to other people. Bestselling author Mel Robbins solves these issues with two simple words: Let Them. In her enormously popular new book, Robbins frees you from the need to control or manage everything around you. Using science-backed strategies, she reveals the best methods to stop wasting time and energy on what you can’t change and start focusing on what you can: you.
AI Tool / Favikon
If your brand is seeking to align with social media influencers, Favikon will ensure you get the biggest bang for your buck. As the first AI-powered influencer marketing platform, Favikon analyzes its database of over 10 million creators across all the top social media platforms to find the best fit for your business. It’s an AI-driven matchmaking tool that pairs your brand with the best influencer partners.
YOUTUBE / TED Talk: What is an AI Anyway?
By Mustafa Suleyman
In this intriguing TED Talk, DeepMind Co-Founder and Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman explores what we are actually creating with artificial intelligence. As an architect of many AI models used today, Suleyman proposes a new way to think about AI: a new digital species with the capacity to transform industries and solve problems beyond human capability. He also addresses ethical concerns, transparency, safety and accountability in the development of this new species.
Book / Inner Excellence: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life
By Jim Murphy
As a Chicago Cub, Jim Murphy’s sense of worth revolved around being a successful baseball player, but he struggled with fear of failure. After becoming a mental skills coach to other professional athletes, he developed a program of techniques to counter this anxiety. Murphy’s book, Inner Excellence, walks the reader through that program, which trains minds for success and helps develop self-mastery. This book helps create a life of purpose and fulfillment by mastering your mindset.
Podcast / Advanced Selling Podcast
By Bill Caskey & Bryan Neale
As the longest-running sales podcast in history, the Advanced Selling Podcast has been going strong for 16 years, with over 850 episodes and 14 million downloads. Co-hosts Bill Caskey and Bryan Neale are experienced speakers, trainers, coaches and authors who are passionate about creating well-rounded sales superstars. Podcast episodes range from mindset to prospecting, to leadership to presentation skills—but all are focused on helping salespeople succeed.
Social Media Influencer / Colby Kultgen
Colby Kultgen is on a journey to improve 1% each day and share what he learns along the way. Through his growing social media presence, Kultgen has carved a distinct niche for himself in the personal development world. His reach spans multiple platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram and X, as well as a free weekly newsletter called “1% Better,” which offers actionable productivity tips and practical life advice to over 50,000 subscribers.
From the March/April 2025 issue of Direct Selling News magazine.
