EQ Book Club

My mentor Jeremy Kobus came on the show to talk about designing businesses with humans in mind (instead of profit). We got a little bit sidetracked…but we promise it connects.Link to Kings of Leon NFT story.Topics:How Amazon Fucks You and Everyone ElsePsychographics, Ads Aren't Necessarily BadDiversifying Your Hobbies and WanderingStepping into OpportunitiesDesign ThinkingHow to Ask QuestionsHow to Waste Your Time (While Putting Your Heart on the Line)Understanding Why Blockchain is a Positive Future

My guest today is Miriam Swords Kalk, sister of our guest from Episode 6, Sam Kalk. This episode is a connection between some of the favorite subjects of previous episodes like Self-Determination Theory which we talked about with Sam, education which we have discussed with a lot of guests like Episode 14 with Coach Rudy, contextualized in human-centered design Ricardo Martins, Episode 13. All this to say… I am just very excited for this culmination of information.Link to Walk In My Shoes Paper - recontextualizing the future of education with a Self-Determination Theory lens over the system.Topics:Putting the People Who You are Serving FirstRedesigning Education SystemsEquity Oriented Systems RedesignRethinking Degree Structures for a Modern WorkforceAgency - Belonging - GrowthPeople Retention

Aaron and I talk about existential threats, accidentally becoming a Superwarrior at work, and bring some clarity to why modern yoga may not be as good for you as you think.For my Dallas listeners, Aaron will be holding open sessions at Classic Pilates in the Uptown location from 6:30-8 PM Thursdays throughout the summer.Topics:Sympathetic/Parasympathetic Nervous SystemsHow Your Body Handles Depression and AnxietyNeuro-Physical Feedback LoopsBeer, Goat, and Power Yoga

My relationship to Judaism is not what you might expect with an episode title like this. I have been trying to steer my guests away from Judaism since I started this podcast, but that has caused me to live inauthentically within this space. Judaism was a driving force for my curiosity and ability to challenge the status quo growing up, so I decided to dive head first into the topic and how this culture brings about a narrative of mental and emotional healing and growth. Jump in to this episode if you are trying to cultivate curiosity, no matter what your faith background is.Topics:The Three Primary Powers of the Mind (Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding)The Seven Primary Powers of the Heart (Loving Kindness, Strength, Harmony, Endurance, Humility, Bonding, Service of Others)Listening DeeplyThe Jewish Afterlife

This ep is really about leadership (which is what it takes to build a community - whether personally, professionally, or otherwise). Ryan is joined by the Co-Artistic Director and Conductor of Density512, a contemporary chamber orchestra and new music collective in Austin to talk about community, solitude, and leading a team of artists.Topics:Solitude and CommunityQuestioning to ConnectLeading a Diverse TeamVisualization as a Tool for LeadershipGetting Used to Being Alone with Your BrainStepping Back and Realigning Your Relationships

Trauma is a part of everyone's story. You shouldn't shy away from healing just because your trauma doesn't look like the person's next to you. Jump in to this shockingly lighthearted episode about a subject that seems very immense and dark.The first step to addressing and healing your trauma is awareness. Go to my website to learn more about how I can help, or to reach out for more resources.Topics: Individualizing TraumaGuilt, Shame, and AnxietySuccessfully Dealing with TraumaBeing with YourselfDoing the WORK

It is what it is... Until it becomes what you make it. While most of our discussion revolves around the workplace, all of this is applicable to all parts of life.Join Brett and I as we talk about:Intentionality of ChoiceLimiting/Fixed Mindset vs Growth MindsetControlConnecting to FeedbackActive ListeningThree Types of EmpathyEmpathy SkillsetsTrust and TeamworkCoaching and MentorshipThe 5 Whys

Lots of learning to be done on this major holiday!!

(Questions of the Day) Eric and I revisit some of our most classic conundrums.Here are the topics of these questions:Does Your Personality Stabilize at 25?Religion for the Society vs the IndividualPerspectives of GrowthDating App PhilosophiesMusic vs SexCreativity vs Consistency

WARNING: Stories of traumatic abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Nichole tells us how her experiences shaped who she was, who she became, and who she is now. This episode is all about authenticity.Here are some of the topics we cover:Using Your Pain to Find Your NicheWhat Brings People Closer to YouIntegrating All Parts of YourselfWhat Spirituality Really IsMoney's Power Over You

Welcome to the first legit episode of Don't Forget to Be a Human! Ashley is back for the third week in a row, somehow. This time you get to actually be entertained by her brain.  It'd be a great help if you could fill out this quick, 5 minute survey!Personal Hero's Journey Retreat SurveyI get really hyped about something I shouldn't be eating and then we get into these topics:Cultural Perspectives and Social Norms in SexThrowing Axes and Observing AngerDelivering a Response to Something VulnerableDon't Just Kiss Her!! (The Easy Way Out in that Moment)

What is this? An episode where Ryan is talking about education, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence... again? Yup. This one is a bit different, because I have the magnificent Coach Rudy on doing it for me! He is absolutely fantastic at teaching us how to teach and learn and sharing his vision with you. Send this to all of your teacher friends!!We chat about:Social and Emotional LearningEmotional ConstipationCalm = SmartHow to Be a Great TeacherRipening Together/Circle of Accountability

Welcome to EQ Book Club: The Actual Book Club.  In this special episode of EQBC:TABC, we chat about The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. All you need to know is that even if you haven't read the book, you are absolutely still going to learn and the conversation is very interesting (and funny).

Today I am joined by GENIUS!! Ricardo Martins happens to have the most design awards in the United States, yet he is actually Brazilian. I think that is pretty damn cool. We break down what design approaches do to the experiences of our lives.Topics we cover:Holistic Design PhilosophyThe Problem with Thinking Humans Are the Center of the UniverseHumbling Yourself as Part of the Larger PuzzleTempo Giutso: In Fair TimeSlowing DownService DesignSystems ThinkingTime's Role in Cause and EffectWhy the Services in the U.S. are SO BAD

Welcome to Don't Forget to Be a Human! The new weekly episode of wholesomeness that relieves you from the exhaustion of the mental processing I put yall through earlier in the week. It is a great day for a day full of being vulnerable and letting yall in to the friendzone.Let's get into it:WTF is Dry Shampoo?The Future of This Show (hint: an actual book club)Cheating on a BookLessons in Friendship from I Love You, ManWe Actually Talk About FartsBecoming Friends With Your FriendsMudita

Listen to me and Scott Gazzoli of the Causing the Effect Podcast become friends in this very entertaining episode about the New York mentality, brain waves and binaural audio, and sensory deprivation float tanks. The full range of topics from this episode include:Movement Mentality and PrioritizationBeing with YourselfStructuring the Hours You HaveSensory Deprivation Float TanksBrain Waves and Binaural AudioCausing Your EffectFocusing on the Logos

Where does control come from? How do you stay accountable to yourself? And who are you responsible for? Join me to think about accountability, responsibility, and control.

Josh is an ex-professional BMX athlete and five time brain tumor survivor. Josh and I get pretty damn fired up about people's perceptions of control in their life. If I told you any more, I'd be ruining the episode. Take this one slow and roll it back if you need to get clarity on any thoughts. We also very much welcome debate to what we were saying or how we said it. Reach out any time!Topics that we cover:ControlFearMindsetPerception

I have the honor of being joined by one of the great thinkers and communicators of our time, Dr. Imani Scott to discuss my experience of the great city of Atlanta, cultural intelligence, and the exciting opportunity that is ignorance.Here is a great place to start or continue learning about your privilege and the history of racism in America:Race Baiting 101 - Matthew CookeHere are some of the topics we cover:Inherent BiasThe Four AgreementsControl and HumilityPrivilegeThe Hierarchy of Needs and its Relevance for Higher Level ThinkingHow to Take Action Against Ignorance

What are we responsible for in our work environment? Ryan and Ryan reminisce on their pain-filled months working in small team startups this past summer, and what these experiences meant for their emotional growth. Some topics we touch on:Trust, Respect, and Feedback in the WorkplaceEmotional Confusion as a Reductive ForceWhat Are You Actually Responsible For?

Click below if you have any interest in your personal hero's journey!Link to Retreat Interest FormProfessor Emerita Mary Doll joins me to do what all great thinkers do; tell stories. We discover why storytelling is so important to our emotional intelligence, as well as the role dreams play in our self-understanding and forward momentum. Some topics we cover: StorytellingIntimacy of StoryGaining WisdomThe Power of MythThe Personal Hero's JourneyEcstasyThe Power of DreamsThe Beauty of Being a Mutt

FINALLY! The episode that explains what the fuck emotional intelligence is!Here are some topics we dive into:Performance vs Potential in LeadershipThe Four Components of Emotional IntelligenceNecessity of Being Able to LearnEQ Growth StrategiesResponse vs ReactAccountability and FeedbackResilienceSystems and Systems Thinking

Find joy and peace in this new year through learning (about yourself and the things that excite you).In this episode, People Management Expert Sam Kalk and I discuss:How to Love LearningIntrinsic MotivationSelf-Determination Theory (Autonomy - Competence - Relatedness)Learning in the Workplace Managing People Better

I promise you need to hear at least one part of this. I give you some thinking about how to view experiences that may feel nauseatingly familiar to you and wrap up with some Do's and Don't's of going home for the holidays.Topics:Systems Thinking (and why it is relevant)Triggers and Mindfulness in Familiar ExperiencesRomanticization of the PastHow to Honor Yourself

The (real) bird and bees talk that your parents never gave you. We hit an array of intimacy related topics such as:SexpectationsUnhealthy narratives in and out of the bedroomCreating a culture of conversationIntimately learning your sexual selfConnecting with a partnerAvoidanceThe (Bullshit) G Spot

BIKES! BIKES! BIKES!This week, I have the Executive Director of the Urban Cycling Institute at the University of Amsterdam, George Liu! We talk about my favorite activity (leisurely bike rides) and how cycling can engage social and personal mindfulness, as well as urban mobility's role in social change and a higher social intelligence level within a culture.https://bookshop.org/lists/episode-4-george-liuhttps://www.tejoscc.com/

I wanted to share with you some beautiful stories of secure and courageous relationships, so I brought Kelly and Alexa of Bedroom Rodeo tell you their most recent experiences. Sprinkled throughout these stories and the entire episode are some important nuggets of information relating to navigating roommates, rekindling friendships, and what it actually takes to create conviction and confidence.Support the Pod and Shop Local:https://bookshop.org/lists/episode-3-bedroom-rodeo-part-1

After some (very) quick reminiscing about not following the rules, we dive in to breaking the habit of being yourself, the state of flow, and spirituality in the growth journey. Solomon then speaks on how your preconceived experiences of meditation, mindfulness, and coaching may have developed an unhealthy association with the subjects. He also has some tools for your growth!

Tayler Ayers thrives in the black and white of things. He wants to make it known that there is no grey area to him. Most importantly, he wants you to form an opinion on him. Good or bad. So, come join us this week and decide how you feel about him.Check out the book recs at bookshop.org/shop/eqFollow Tayler on Instagram @tayler.ayersFollow the show @EQBookClub and get more content at TejosCC.com

First of all, don't worry. It is not a book club. There is no required reading. This episode is just an introduction to who I am, why I am doing this show, and what the show is going to be about. Even if you don't listen, I truly appreciate you taking the time to read this. You can follow the show on all social media @EQBookClub and can find more content and notes about this week's book recommendations at tejoscc.com/eqbookclub. This weeks book recs are: Big Magic - Elizabeth Gilbert Daring Greatly - Dr. Brene Brown Emotional Intelligence 2.0 - Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves Emotional Intelligence - Daniel Goleman