The Daily Spark
Start your day with purpose. The Daily Spark is a 5-minute motivational podcast designed to ignite your mindset, sharpen your leadership, and help you rise with clarity—every single weekday. Whether you’re a business leader, a public servant, or someone striving for personal excellence, these quick hits of inspiration are made for your climb. 🎧 Fuel your day. Lead with clarity. Start with a spark.
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Episodes
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Discover how to identify and protect your prime hours—so your best work gets your best energy.
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday Aug 20, 2025
From Ascend: Path To Personal Excellence: Microinvestments of Time—how small daily deposits create long-term growth.
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Cut the noise: discover how batching tasks by category saves hours and restores focus.
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
One calendar, one truth. Learn how to consolidate your commitments so your priorities finally get the time they deserve.
Friday Aug 15, 2025
Friday Aug 15, 2025
Captain “Sully” Sullenberger’s heroic landing on the Hudson River saved 155 lives. But his decision to be the last to leave the plane cemented his legacy as a people-first leader.
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Herb Kelleher built Southwest Airlines into a giant by leading with personal connection. Learn how remembering names and showing up made all the difference.
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
Wednesday Aug 13, 2025
In the heart of Italy’s COVID crisis, nurse coordinator Alessia Bonari led with compassion — and transformed morale in her hospital ward. Discover how small gestures can have a big impact.
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Phil Jackson’s 11 NBA championships weren’t just about talent — they were about trust. Learn how his deep listening approach turned superstar rosters into true teams.
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
In 2015, Dan Price, CEO of Gravity Payments, cut his own salary by 90% to give every employee a $70,000 minimum wage. Critics predicted failure — but the results shocked everyone. This episode reveals why people-centered leadership works.
Friday Aug 08, 2025
Friday Aug 08, 2025
You don’t need more time—you need more direction. Learn how Patagonia’s leadership proves that clarity comes from values, not velocity.