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Conversations with talented, purpose-driven people who draw on the power of relationships to achieve great success in business and in life.

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    • Nov 16, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    My Conversation w/ Liz Onyeabor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 45:16


    As we mark the final episode under the "Accelerate" format, I make a few announcements and then share the conversation I had recently with perfectionism coach Liz Onyeabor. For the video version plus links to the assessment mentioned in the podcast, visit https://www.youtube.com/@mattstoneco. 

    Quick Hit: Update on the podcast future

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 12:34


    Talking more about the purpose of this podcast moving forward and wrapping up this chapter. 

    Quick Hit: Changes are coming...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 12:43


    Talking about my plans for this podcast. Listen to find out what's coming soon, and why I'm so excited about it. 

    Quick Hit: We are bad prognosticators

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 10:36


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    Quick Hit: Should we trust our gut?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 13:12


    Talking about intuition and its limitations in the context of creativity. Creative exchanges and activities, in community, help break the repeating loops and expand possibilities beyond the preconceived limits of our prior experience. 

    Quick Hit: Volcanic eruptions in life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 11:13


    We all live with a volcano inside. It's valuable to understand the cost and opportunity when the periodic eruptions disrupt and exhaust while creating new opportunities.

    Quick Hit: Let your life speak

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 9:53


    Recounting the weekend and also a powerful book called, "Let your life speak," which offers readers an opportunity for insights about how to find the vocation that is most true to self and life with more joy and fulfillment. 

    Quick Hit: Good people are everywhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 8:50


    After eight months living in the NYC area, I'm reflecting on how many wonderful people I've met. One key to creating that opportunity has been to join organizations. 

    Quick Hit: Writing reveals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 7:42


    When making big decisions, writing the story of that decision in a letter form and reading to yourself is a great way to gain perspective and move forward with more confidence and clarity. 

    Quick Hit: Announcements not required

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 9:12


    When making what feels like a big decision, the pressure to announce it can feel overwhelming. But every person lives in a constant state of change, so taking a one-day-at-a-time approach and letting go of a sense of obligation to roll out a decision publicly can be useful to maintaining serenity and going with the flow of life. 

    Quick Hit: Staying curious

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 10:15


    Talking about the benefits of using curiosity about self to attain and nurture healthy perspective and make wise decisions. 

    Quick Hit: Prioritizing requires letting go

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 7:09


    The seasons are a great metaphor for life and how we transition from one phase to another. Summer is a season of wonder and possibility, while Fall helps us narrow our priorities as we take action to maximize resources and opportunities in the Winter. The only way that priorities matter is when we let go of some options in favor of others.

    Quick Hit: Support or separate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 10:16


    Discussing recently published data on the personal impact of the stress many Americans are feeling about the state of the nation. (source: https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2022/10/multiple-stressors-no-function?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=apa-press-release-stress&utm_content=sia-pr-oct22)

    Quick Hit: Disrupting yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 9:48


    Talking about strategies for greater success in changing times, especially the concept of starting new things even if you can't see the outcome. (Reference: https://www.fastcompany.com/90791092/3-strategies-to-disrupt-yourself-for-greater-success-in-changing-times)

    Quick Hit: A lesson from Ryan Reynolds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 9:54


    The actor Ryan Reynolds is increasingly gaining a great reputation, and it may be for good reason. Speaking at a conference this year, Reynolds shared how conflict resolution has played into his success. 

    Quick Hit: Presence is performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 7:06


    On Mondays, many of us think about what we want to accomplish or the hurdles we must overcome in the week ahead. But setting a goal of simply being present each day, and especially during each interaction can lead to even more meaningful results. 

    Quick Hit: Staying present through daily practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 10:12


    Committing to at least one daily practice can have a grounding effect that helps us stay present and see our growth, one day at a time. 

    Quick Hit: Accepting help unconditionally

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 10:01


    We all know about the concept of helping and loving others unconditionally, but many struggle with the practice of accepting help on the same terms. 

    Quick Hit: Nobody puts Baby in a corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 13:15


    A high-growth mindset is powered by openness. Beware the many traps of our society that want to put us in a box, or in a corner. That can only happen if we allow it. 

    Quick Hit: Ask this one question to improve happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 8:17


    There's one question we can ask ourselves that will improve happiness, whether we're unhappy or already happy. (source: https://psyche.co/ideas/asking-one-simple-question-can-entirely-change-how-you-feel)

    Quick Hit: In the presence of a master

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 9:35


    The benefit of being in the presence of a Master goes beyond learning from their wisdom and skill. We can see our own potential through their humanity and mortality. 

    Quick Hit: Ambition is not enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 9:29


    Talking about a key learning from Marshall Goldsmith's latest book, The Earned Life. Ambition will get us far, but we need something else in order to be fulfilled. 

    Quick Hit: Investing warm-heartedness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 5:43


    Investing in others with warm-heartedness is like having money in the bank. 

    Quick Hit: Today is the perfect day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 7:45


    There's no time like the present, which makes today the perfect day to take action on meaningful things. 

    Quick Hit: The value of an act of kindness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 12:57


    New research reveals how we tend to underestimate the true positive impact of our random acts of kindness on others. (Source: https://news.utexas.edu/2022/08/18/random-acts-of-kindness-make-a-bigger-splash-than-expected/)  

    Quick Hit: The Relationship X-Factor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 13:22


    Talking about the one intentional behavior that will put your relationships at home and at work on track for sustained growth and success. 

    Quick Hit: In it for the long haul

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 10:16


    A thought provoking and inspiring episode of another podcast (Smartness) has me thinking about what it means to commit to a long term strategy that is true to myself. 

    Quick Hit: False hope syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 10:33


    Unrealistic expectations can cause disappointment and repeated, unhelpful failures. Setting micro goals is a great way to keep our minds in good shape and we leap forward toward our big visions. (Source cited: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-healing-crowd-the-new-science-hope-and-the-power-learned-hopefulness/202209/getting-real-0)

    Quick Hit: Zeroing in on your zone of genius

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 9:06


    For most ventures to take off, they have to narrow down their focus so there's no confusing about what problem they solve. That doesn't mean eliminating services around other problems. 

    Quick Hit: Managing mindset for better collaboration calls

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 11:07


    I've been using a technique recently that has dramatically improved outcomes during collaboration and consultation calls. 

    Quick Hit: Becoming one with the darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 8:07


    There's a Japanese author who takes people on hikes in the middle of night to experience the sensation of embracing and becoming one with the darkness. (Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2022/09/19/lifestyle/japan-night-walking-tours/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR1FhmW6ttprhmHGJfvGir9bNJn75ISsebmeVskBY4wjfHeLTPpbCCSLeQc#Echobox=1663542959)

    Quick Hit: Useful regrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 11:28


    Some early regrets in life can deliver a lifetime of insight and learning.  

    Quick Hit: Evidence of a decision to change

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 9:54


    It's one thing to resolve in your head to make a change, but we don't know that we've actually made a decision until the behaviors follow. 

    Quick Hit: Taking time to connect

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 12:12


    I found some old materials from a global executive training program I used to facilitate that reminded me of the power of personal storytelling as a way to connect and collaborate better. 

    Quick Hit: Lessons from a packed gym

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 8:01


    Walking into a gym packed to the rafters can be demotivating, but it can also be an opportunity to develop other types of muscles that are useful in all areas of life. 

    Quick Hit: Unexpected help

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 8:26


    When I first started podcasting a couple of years ago, I was paralyzed by all of the equipment options. Then I stumbled on a successful podcaster online and sent a cold message asking for advice. To my surprise, he responded! And I got out of paralysis. 

    Quick Hit: The benefits of being social

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 8:19


    According to a recent study, the two top predictors of living a long life have to do with our interpersonal relationships. (source: https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_pinker_the_secret_to_living_longer_mahttps://youtu.be/ptIecdCZ3dg)

    Quick Hit: Waiting for solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 6:24


    Sometimes solutions come from unexpected sources. When pondering a conundrum, it is often the best strategy to put a call out to the brain and then do other things. Then the answer will come, sometimes at very unexpected times. 

    Quick Hit: Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 12:32


    Building an enterprise from the ground up is a long, and both tortuous and torturous journey. Deep and genuine friendship with people who have walked in your shoes is perhaps the most valuable asset to getting through the difficulties and being able to truly celebrate your successes. 

    Conversations: Alecia Huck on navigating the inflection point of business growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 74:12


    A high energy and story-filled conversation with Denver-based consultant and coach Alecia Huck on common leadership challenges when a small business grows beyond its comfort zone. As Alecia puts it, "bigger is different." Her experience helping leaders successfully navigate growth brings with it a lot of great lessons for life and business. We also cover Alecia's path to founding her company, Maverick and Company, almost twenty years ago. (The mentoring network for veterans that was mentioned in the episode is here: https://www.veterati.com.)

    Quick Hit: Thinking isn't knowing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 10:50


    Thinking about ourselves can be dangerous to our health and should be done skillfully, intentionally, and in moderation. 

    Quick Hit: One thing at a time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 8:32


    There are many things that contribute to exhaustion, dwindling presence, and burnout. One of them is doing too many things at once. 

    Quick Hit: The need to unplug in different ways

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 8:31


    There's a rhythm to constant progress that includes intense execution, pausing to develop insight, and unplugging to restore energy. It's important to find your rhythm and best ways to do all three.

    Quick Hit: Grateful Peoples

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 7:03


    Gratitude helps us accept that which we cannot control, and much much more. (see https://gratefulpeoples.com)

    Quick Hit: Take that shot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 8:41


    Kobe Bryant set multiple records and won championships. But do you know how many shots he took and missed? Lessons from the legacy of an NBA superstar. (Article link: https://kareem.substack.com/p/why-we-love-kobe-bryant-he-took-the?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email)

    Quick Hit: Uplifting utterances

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 9:26


    A bit of this and that, plus an observation about the small ways we can either tear ourselves down or uplift our "selves" as we accelerate toward our potential.

    Conversations: Former Marriott Int'l Executive Chris Holter on high-growth leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 57:27


    A conversation with Chris Holter, who recently made a big leap after a 30 year career as an executive with Marriott International to that of Executive Coach for conscious leaders. Chris covers a wide range of topics including her big leap journey to her current role, how to become a conscious and future ready leader, and how playing to your team members' individual strengths improves performance…and much much more! Chris is so full of positive energy and wisdom that you just don't want to miss out on this great conversation.

    Quick Hit: Diner disaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 9:09


    A disastrous diner experience provided a great opportunity for insight on leadership and collaboration over the weekend. 

    Quick Hit: classic solutions for better connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 8:55


    A learning shared from this week's creative exercises about going back to an old school method of using index cards to help follow up with, and deepen, new connections. 

    Quick Hit: Watch out for assumptions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 8:46


    Matt shares a personal story that reminded him about the cost of making assumptions. 

    Quick Hit: Beware dehumanizing traps

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 10:43


    In the latest example of a long tradition of trying to label each other, a company has created their own personality profiling tool that reduces employees to one of four colors. In a world of dehumanizing experiences, these well-worn workplaces tactics intended to "connect" are all too often a de-motivator. 

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