Podcasts about be curious

During the month of August, we’re going back to our Lessons from Lasso series we did over the past few years and re-airing some episodes to coincide with the new season of the hit-TV show Ted Lasso.  Today: Lesson 55 “Be Curious, Not Judgmental.” This episode originally aired September 13, 2023. Today, we look at how Christians need to balance curiosity and judgement. Sometimes we can feel as though we can't make any judgment calls, and that's just not true — we'll see what the Bible has to say about the balance. From the Touchline is a short-feature podcast with Rev Brad Kenney, Founder and Executive Director of Soccer Chaplains United and Volunteer Chaplain to the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. Rev Brad and occasional guests touch on various issues around the topics of faith, family, and football (soccer). Also, don’t forget that you can listen in our app, SoccrChapUtd, in the Apple and Google store.

https://youtu.be/Hbw3xtIiJRQ Jay Larson, Executive Coach, Facilitator, Sales Leader, and Founder of Lights On Coaching & Consulting, is driven by a mission to Turn on the Lights for Others by helping individuals unlock their potential through coaching, leadership development, and transformative experiences. By combining executive coaching, experiential learning, and decades of leadership expertise, Jay empowers leaders to build trust, embrace vulnerability, and create lasting personal and professional growth. In this conversation, Jay introduces The How to Gain Trust Framework—Be Present, Be Curious, Be Vulnerable, and Judge Not. He explains why authentic coaching begins with deep presence and genuine curiosity, how vulnerability creates psychological safety for meaningful conversations, and why withholding judgment helps leaders build trust and accountability. Jay also shares how challenging experiences, executive peer groups, and coaching conversations help leaders overcome isolation, gain confidence, and achieve breakthrough moments that transform both their businesses and their lives. — Turn on the Lights for Others with Jay Larson  Good day, listeners. The Management Blueprint podcast is here, and my guest today is Jay Larson, an experienced executive coach, facilitator, and sales leader with over 20 years of impact across industries. Jay has guided more than 400 individuals through transformative coaching, backed by 40 years of expertise in assessments, success profiles, and competency frameworks. He helped launch and leads a thriving nonprofit that’s touched over 500 lives through experiential learning and outdoor recovery programs. Welcome to the show, Jay.  Oh, thank you, Steve. Thanks for having me.  Well, you have a fascinating background and have helped a lot of people, which is obviously the biggest thing. So what would you say is your personal “Why” that you are manifesting through your practice?  Well, I think my personal “Why” is really turning the lights on for others. That solidified for me probably five or ten years ago. As I realized, through the work I was doing with Korn Ferry, the work with clients, and the work with the people who reported to me, it was never really about the money. I did like winning—winning sales and things like that. That’s always nice. But it was really more about the impact we were making. Were we making an impact? That sort of thing. So I realized pretty quickly, through my coaching training, that my “Why” was about turning the lights on, having those “aha” moments, personal growth, and seeing that happen with others and myself. That’s fascinating. So when you work with experiential learning and outdoor recovery programs, tell me a little bit about those. How do those help?  So I help lead. I’m the president of the board. A friend of mine and I got together probably 10 or 12 years ago. He had built a little nonprofit called Wild Hearts Adventures, and the basic idea was that his son was in recovery. Any time they went to the mountains or did anything outdoors—climbing, canoeing, fishing, anything like that—his son would come alive. They would connect on a different level than they normally would during that obviously trying time for a parent-child relationship, with all kinds of tough love, easy love, and all that kind of stuff.  So he noticed that connection. He wanted to take it bigger. We talked. I’d done a ton of outdoor stuff in my past, and my kids had recently grown up and were leaving home and things like that. So I had time to focus on that. We take people on all kinds of different outdoor excursions, and it really is about connection through adventure. That's what we're trying to drive—that connection. Helping people know they're cared about. Helping them know they can be their authentic selves without judgment. And that they can do really hard things.Share on X  That’s interesting. I have a friend who was also on this podcast some time ago, and he also does a lot of mountaineering, but he does it with CEOs. He goes one-on-one with a CEO, and they climb for two or three days. Obviously, there’s lots of conversation going on. What is the driver of the impact in these environments? What makes people come closer together?  Yeah, it’s interesting. What makes them come together is that sense of adventure, that sense of the unknown, and their willingness to challenge themselves. We’re very open up front with folks who join that this is going to be difficult. Most of them have never camped overnight. We’re taking them to the Rocky Mountains and getting to the top of some very, very high places.  You wouldn’t believe it once you walk to the base of those mountains and look at them. You’re like, “There’s no way we’re going to the top of that.” So that fear and all of that… I find the impact on them—the reason they come—is their willingness to be challenged. The impact is not only the connection of the team, which is important because a lot of folks, certainly in recovery and otherwise, can feel quite lonely. What they’ve done is their fault. They have to recover from it. They have to do some heavy lifting and white-knuckling. This is more about the team helping.  We're all going to carry each other's stuff as we go up. We're going to hear from each other and talk with one another while we're up there.Share on X Then seeing them at the top of the mountain, when they reach 14,000-plus feet and they’ve put in the work to get there, they realize—to a person—that they can do very hard things. Their recovery, the next step in their career—whoever we’ve taken up there—it’s always, “If I can do this, then I’m pretty sure I can face that.” Great metaphor.  Yeah. It is a great metaphor. I wonder what empowers them to actually accomplish it, because climbing a 15,000-foot mountain without being fit is no easy feat. Especially if they’re not used to having to be resilient. What empowers them to actually do it? How do they not give up? Is it the peer pressure? What is it?  Yeah, no, we’ve had people that go up and turn back. We do have it. We leave it up to them. We’re not going to force anybody to go up there. We’re not back there shouting at them or anything like that. Now, we do a lot of encouraging. They’ll say, “I’m too tired. I can’t keep going. There’s no way.” It’s like, “Listen, let’s just take a rest, then one more foot in front of the other. You can do this. I’ve done this.  I was in worse shape when I did my first one than you are now. You can do this. Come on. Just keep going. Just keep going.” So lots of encouragement, lots of coaching along the way. Very, very few people do these fourteeners. A lot of people do them, but relative to the population, very few do. So they look at this as a very, very daunting thing. What I know, having done it numerous times now, is that it’s all about how fast you want to get to the top.  It’s not whether you can get to the top. You can get there, barring an injury. It’s just that you might have to take more breaks. You might have to rest more often. You might have to go slower. You might have to swallow your pride. A lot of things like that. But if you’re willing, we’ll get you there. Yeah. It’s interesting. When my grandfather was probably 79 years old, just one year before he passed away, we somehow convinced him to climb a little mountain. I mean, it’s not a big one, but maybe 1,000 feet. Okay. He was walking with a stick, and it was very steep. He made it up there, and then there was a beautiful inner lake that became visible.  He was so happy that he did it, and he was so grateful that we kind of twisted his arm a little bit to make this trip. It completely recharged him. He was an accomplished person. He was 80. He wasn’t in great shape. He’d had a couple of heart attacks beforehand, and it was a big emotional moment for him.  Yeah. There’s a sense of accomplishment. There’s something you prove to yourself when you do that. I remember reading The Comfort Crisis. I don’t totally remember the author’s name, but it’s called The Comfort Crisis. We’re not doing hard things as often. We have a lot of the hard things done for us. It used to be that you had to build your own house, or grow your own food, or lift heavy things on the farm over certain distances, or they didn’t get moved.  Now everything’s prepared in the store. We lift the heaviness of a 12-ounce can or a grocery bag. Those are the heavy things we lift. When we set our minds to doing something very, very difficult that we don’t think we can do, we grow something in ourselves. I know it’s not just psychological or emotional. There’s a physical nature to it as well.  The mental and physical parts, the way you grow your brain and change your brain when you’re doing those things. It’s not all just, “Yay, I proved it to myself.” You come down from the mountain a different person than you were when you went up. Slightly, and sometimes massively.  Yeah. I remember when I ran my first marathon, I felt a little bit like that. A wall came down, and I felt more invincible in some ways.  Yeah. Like, “There’s nothing I can’t do.” I had a particular gentleman who went on one of the first trips we did. He had been in the gangs. He was actually an enforcer for one of the gangs. So a pretty tough dude. He’d done a lot of things. He’d lost his children, lost his marriage, all kinds of things. He’d been in prison. He’d had a tough run and made a lot of bad choices, to be honest. He went on this thinking, “I’ll do what I can. What I want to do.” That sort of thing.  He had a pretty good attitude. But at the same time, when you get up on summit day and it’s 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning, and we’re waking him up and getting him going, people aren’t always in the greatest moods. People are excited, but at the same time it’s dark, I didn’t sleep well, and I was nervous. So he’s on the trek up. He’s struggling. He’s stumbling. He’s not sure he can do it. That sort of thing. But he’s a pretty quiet guy.  He wasn’t complaining or anything. When we got to the top, he just sat there for a while. We all did. We just sat looking at the view because it’s an amazing view from 14,000 feet. We were all just standing there, and he looked over at me. I looked over at him. He had this grin on his face, and he goes, “Man, if I can do this, I’m going to get my kids back. I’m going to get my kids back. I can do it. This was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but now I know I can do that.” You’re just sitting there, surreal in that moment, knowing that not only has this person’s life changed, your life has been changed by this person. Perhaps, generationally, things have changed for the family. And they have since then, the family’s back together, and as far as I know, things are going great.  He’s been promoted a couple of times at work and things like that. So that’s what I mean by turning the lights on. When you have those moments where there’s this realization inside a person of what they’re capable of or what they’ve accomplished. That’s a peak kind of situation for them. A peak experience. Yeah. Lovely to be a part of it. So you just reminded me of an experience when I felt that way. It was actually when I launched my Vistage group back at the end of 2013. We had just moved here a year earlier, and Vistage reached out. I said, “Okay, I’m going to do this. I don’t know anyone in town, but that’s a great way to build a network.” It was pretty grueling work, cold-calling for three months solid.  I am aware.  Yeah. I know. That’s what I’m telling you. Yes. That was this kind of experience for me. I thought, “Wow, okay. If I can do this, then maybe I’m not a lost cause here in America.”  Yeah. Yeah. It really transfers, right? Just like you were saying, these, whatever you want to call them, mountaintop experiences for people, these moments in your life when you realize that, “I am capable.” Now, there are valley moments that we have as well. I had a gal that got… We were within 35 minutes of the peak of Mount Yale, and there’s kind of a plateau on the top. She got there, and she had a panic attack—a full-out panic attack—and would not let go of my arm. Couldn’t lead the group up to the summit.  My daughter actually—whole other story there—my daughter stepped up and led the group. Had never done it before. Just stepped up and led the group. Huge, tons of courage. But I immediately just turned this gal around, and we started going down the mountain right away because that’s the only thing you can do when somebody’s panicking up that high.  Where else are you going to go? We took the slow way down the mountain. There’s a quick way down that mountain, but that doesn’t end well. The slow way was just a slog. She was being apologetic the whole way down. She was feeling bad about herself and everything. I think since we’ve talked, Steve, since then, I got an email from her from the summit of that mountain, where she went up with somebody else and went back and did it.  She sent that to me. She said, “I miss our group. I just had to tell you that I made it.” I made the summit of this particular mountain where she failed before. I can’t tell you the joy that gives me as a human, just to see that happen with somebody else. I just love it.  Yeah. She owed it to herself to go back and do it.  Yeah. Yeah.  And not give up.  She promised. She said, “I’m going to do this. One day I’m coming back, and I’m going to do this.” It took a couple of years—a few years, actually—but she did it. So that’s fantastic.  That’s great. That’s great.  Yeah.  Jay, I’d like to switch gears here because this podcast is about frameworks. So, what is a framework that helps you create more impact with your Vistage groups, with your executive coaching clients, and the people that you climb mountains with? Do you have a framework that you can describe?  Yeah, I think let’s talk about that a little bit. I’ll tell you some of the things that I do. Perhaps I don’t know that I would call what I do a framework. I reach out to many people. I coach a lot of people through different contracts, Vistage groups, as well as my own practice. The thing that I think matters the most is gaining trust initially. Just having a natural curiosity for what’s happening with them.  Not being afraid to, as we have even on this call, do some back and forth. Like, “Yeah, I’ve seen that in my life,” or, “I’ve faced that before too. So how do you think you’ll go about it?” And having those questions. Again, it’s not pre-planned. I don’t pre-plan a whole lot for coaching sessions. I review and things like that, but I really want to go in fresh and really listen. I don’t know, Steve. You tell me. You’re the framework guy, right? You tell me. What’s my framework?  Well, what I’m hearing is being present, being curious and vulnerable because when you’re sharing your own experiences, sometimes it is, I guess you probably do that as well, that you share sometimes when you failed at something, and how you learned from it, and how you recovered from it. I do that with clients, and that allows them to be more honest, more vulnerable themselves, and be able to process things better.  Yeah. Knowing they’re not alone. Yeah. They’re not alone. Knowing they’re not alone is huge. I think another really important piece of how I approach things, that may or may not work—I guess we’ll see—is it’s not my job to make them feel good. It’s my job to get to the honest, authentic issue, or blockage, or whatever that is.  Well, I guess part of a framework that I believe in, I guess there’s been a couple from my past that I’ve knit together that have probably shaped a lot of what I do. One is I worked initially for a company called ChartHouse Learning, and they had what was called the Fish Philosophy back in the day. It’s the gentlemen out at Seattle’s Pike Place Market that throw the fish to the clients, throw the fish, come back behind the counter, and catch the fish, and things like that.  They filmed them and how they were driving engagement with the clients and each other. And four tenets of that philosophy were: be there, or be present, like you were saying, so that’s had some impact. Play, which is have some fun with it. Compete, you know, in some ways. Make a game of some things, in some sense of the word. Be there, play, make their day, which is a focus on others versus yourself, so you're there to make their day.Share on X  And then choose your attitude was the fourth. That’s all copyrighted by ChartHouse Learning, whatever. It’s not mine. But you can choose whatever attitude you really want going into the day. So regardless of what is presented to you, your reaction is yours to choose. So that’s, I think, had a big impact on how I address things, as well as spending a lot of time in leadership development.  And so many times seeing development fall flat brings up another framework of just how we actually develop as people. And that is we have to be aware that there’s something we need to change. We need to own it. We need to be responsible. Take responsibility for that gap or that change. And then we need to be willing to act on it. Willing to do something about it. So many times in pre-planned leadership development sessions, and coursework, and things like that, we can miss the mark for that individual. They may be aware of a gap. I mean, Instagram will tell you what you should be these days, right? There’s plenty of, “I can see the gap between me and that person.” Yeah. “I can see the gap between my house and theirs,” whatever that might be.  But do you own it? Are you really aware that that’s an issue that I have? And are you going to take responsibility for it? Then do something about it? Commit and be accountable. That's where coaching really struck a chord for me. I had been in corporate, selling and doing business development for a long time.Share on X  That was always great, but you never got to do the work. You got to deliver the promise, but you never got to deliver the result. Yeah. Now with coaching, I’m able to do that with individuals and teams. Walk them through that. Be honest. Really dig in. Ask the hard questions about their responsibility for the situation, et cetera. So that’s the favorite part of my work.  Yeah. This is a piece that AI is not going to disrupt because AI cannot hold someone accountable, right? It’s just an individual. Yeah. A person who has emotions, who cares about you. They can hold you accountable because you don’t want to disappoint them. But AI cannot do this. AI cannot build trust. I guess it might be able to if it gives good answers all the time.  You start to trust it. But you never know because there’s no person behind it. Who do you trust? The software program? Yeah. That doesn’t work. Yeah. So trust, accountability, and emotions are pure undisruptables, elements of what we do.  And it ends up being the part that connects us, right?  Yeah.  I mean, ironically, we connect to the computer. We connect to the internet. But we never really connect with it. You could say, to some degree, you connect with other people through different apps and things like that. But there’s something about being in person. There’s something about having the back and forth and the consistency over time. It’s not that different on the mountain trips than it is in coaching. A little more comfortable. A little more comfortable.  Sitting in a chair.  Yeah.  But if it’s too comfortable, it’s probably not as effective.  Right. So maybe it won’t. Right. It’s a different kind of uncomfortable.  Yeah.  Right? Yeah. A different kind of uncomfortable. I guess if you’re saying framework, those are kind of some of the mantras, or the credo, whatever it is, that I live by. If it’s not authentic, I don’t really want to do it. From a coaching standpoint, I know you’ve coached some people in your career, and what you’ve done with Vistage and that. There’s some times when people are just kind of mailing it in.  I haven’t gotten the courage up yet to close a call based on that. Like, “Well, you’re just kind of mailing it in, so let’s connect next month.” But it makes you feel like that, right? Like, why am I here? Why am I doing this? If we’re not producing some kind of meaning, or purpose, or moving one of us forward, then what are we doing? Why are we doing it?  Yeah. I always wondered about this because I always wondered whether I should own this. There are people who are more vulnerable, who are more coachable, who are more open, who are more willing to let you see them. And there are people who are not. But they are there, so they need something that they came to get. So whose responsibility is it? If, for them, it’s harder to get there, then should it be on me as well to make it happen? And obviously you can’t guarantee it, but I’m always wondering about it. So when people were mailing it in, I was always wondering, “What could I have done differently so that they wouldn’t do that, or that they didn’t do it, or maybe they’d make some steps?”  Yeah. I feel the exact same thing. I know exactly what you’re talking about. Yeah. I was just talking to somebody earlier about this exact situation where we had a group of 8 to 10 leaders, and one of them just didn’t engage, hadn’t scheduled the meetings, and things like that. After a number of tries to get them engaged, it’s that classic, “You can lead a horse to water,” right? Yeah. They may be full of water already. They may be waterlogged. So I don’t want to judge them for that, right?  That’s the kind of thing where I can get upset. Just my natural reaction. I can get upset that they aren’t engaging, and I can get upset at myself that I can’t get them to engage. You can go there.  Yeah.  But really, at the end of the day, I can only do what I can do.  Yeah.  Then we have to get to the point where you have the fierce conversation where you’re saying, “It doesn’t feel like you’re engaging.” “Can you help me understand why that might be?” Yeah. Then leave it there and let them answer the question. “I don’t want to.” Right? Yeah. It’s like, “Okay, well, why are we scheduling these meetings?” “Let’s just save everybody some time and money.” Or, “I don’t know how to.” Okay. I can help you with that. Those sorts of things. Or, “I don’t know why I would need to.” We can help with that, too. But I can’t change, “I don’t want to.” I can’t change it directly.  Yeah, you can’t. You know what I also experienced sometimes? There were some members, especially who were maybe older, who just wanted to be heard. They just wanted an audience. Maybe they would not get that because spouses are often sick of hearing about business stuff and things that they don’t relate to.  That person just needed someone. Sometimes people are so starved for conversation that they don’t even care whether you’re really listening. They just want to trick themselves into believing that someone is at least listening. It’s the saddest version of it.  Yeah. Yeah. When you work with Vistage, we’ll see a lot of that. Where there’s the isolation of the leader at the top of whatever business it is. What I suggest to them is, “I’m going to try and create a safe space with trust.” “I’m not saying anything to anybody else about what you share.” “So say what needs to be said.” “Be yourself.” “Let down your guard.” “We’ll get there.” Right?  It’s not like they’re just going to walk into a room with me as a stranger, just because they decided, and they’re going to let down their guard. But session by session by session, they let down their guard. You end up talking about things that they can’t mention to anybody else at work because it would shake an employee’s confidence or something. Or how do you, as the CEO of an organization, say, “I don’t know what to do”?  Here’s the place. This is what we give you. That’s why I love it because, again, that’s kind of a lights-on moment, is what I would call it. It’s their ability to take that deep breath, lean back, and just be themselves and say, “I don’t know.” You don’t have to fake it all the time around everybody that’s depending on you. So that’s a real relief for a lot of folks.  Yeah. That’s huge, to be able to unburden yourself. It is true. When you are in a responsible position, sometimes you have to absorb all the uncertainty in the business or the potential risks. You can’t talk about it because then you are amplifying that risk. Then people start worrying, and that kind of paralyzes people.  Then the business is in an even worse position. What really shocked me when I became a Vistage Chair was how few CEOs these CEOs actually knew. It wasn’t just that they were isolated inside their company. Maybe they were isolated at home because their spouse didn’t want to hear it, or they didn’t want to burden their spouse because then it would come back to them eventually with the anxiety of the spouse as a further pressure.  So they might not want to share that. But they didn’t even know other CEOs because they were so busy working in their business, they had no time to go play golf and meet other people. The only time they could do that was in the Vistage group once a month. They could rationalize that this is business. They are working on the business. That gave them permission to take the day off and fraternize with other CEOs.  Yeah. That’s such an important thing. It’s such an important thing to know that you do have a group of people that will have your back, regardless of what you come with. We had a meeting in my group not too long ago where we had some breakthroughs. It was really special to see a group that didn’t know each other, didn’t even know each other existed three or four months prior, sharing about how time is short, possibly because of some health issues. How their business is so important because it’s their legacy.  It’s what they’ll leave behind when they move on. That’s really personal, deep, meaningful conversation. When you allow space for it, it can happen. Build it, and they will come, kind of a thing. I just think that’s so important because I think CEOs who see this may be sitting there bottling that up. They’re taking that stress and trying to hold it. There’s so much energy that it takes to do that, that they wonder why their business isn’t growing, or why they can’t get past a certain amount of revenue, employee count, client service, or breaking into certain levels.  They don’t realize that the more they’re holding that in, it’s almost like they’re holding that growth captive. They just don’t have the energy. They get burned out. That’s when bad decisions start happening. They get emotional, or they just are done. You know? Yeah. They do. I’ve talked to so many people that are just, “I’m just so done with this.”  Yeah. They become unhappy. Then the people around them become unhappy. Then unhappy people don’t do well in the business. They don’t grow the business. Then the CEO feels even worse and lashes out. Yeah. Yeah. That’s huge. When you have the CEOs, and each of them shares things and becomes very vulnerable, then it becomes a safe space.  That’s what creates the trust, right? They all have skin in the game because they all share stuff that they don’t want to get out of the group. Therefore, they can trust the other person to do the same thing.  Yeah. Trust is huge. When you think about it, like this might be odd, but I think when some people think about the holidays and being around family, some people get excited for that, and some people cringe at that, right? Because I think a lot of that is, yes, you’re family, and it’s almost a forced relationship sometimes. They don’t trust. They won’t share their authentic self with that other person in the family. What should be a holiday, and restful, restoring, energizing time, becomes more of a forced situation where it’s draining.  Then you start to distance yourself even more. I think the idea of just having that safe space where other perspectives are in the room is a huge thing as well. Helping people think differently than you. Surrounding yourself with those people. Because you can’t necessarily afford to bring them on just because they think differently. Having them in a group where they will give you a different perspective, and also hold your trust, and let’s face it, just give a damn about you, and how you’re doing, and connect, and want you to succeed, it’s huge. Having people in your corner like that. Yeah. It’s not always naturally there because of timing and other things, like you were mentioning.  And then one more thing. Before I came to Vistage, I had a mastermind group. Oh, yeah. When I was a business owner, which I organized. It worked initially well until it stopped working because I didn’t have the time to invest in it. To make sure everyone showed up. To make sure everyone brought topics, to discuss issues to the table. So it fizzled out.  I think what’s special about Vistage is that there is a person who is committed to making this happen and making it a high-quality experience. Yeah. That is actually priceless because without the person, the time that those CEOs are investing is wasted. Then it’s not even worth showing up for it, right?  Yeah, exactly.  That’s a unique thing. It actually doesn’t really get copied. I don’t see other organizations that can really provide the same quality of experience without that committed Chair, who is thinking about these members all the time, spends some time with them one-on-one, and then makes sure the meeting happens, people show up, and there’s good content in the meeting. It’s very valuable.  Yeah.  So anyhow, if someone would like to learn about Vistage or connect with you, where could they do that?  Yeah. I think LinkedIn is probably the best place for that. I have a LinkedIn page that touches on my Lights On Coaching and Consulting practice, named for exactly what we’ve been talking about. It covers my Vistage group and also the nonprofit, Wild Hearts Adventures. So if anybody is struck by that, go to my LinkedIn. Let’s connect on there, and we’ll just have some conversation. I just love having conversations with new people, with fresh perspectives, regardless of whether we connect and do work together or just even keep in contact.  It’s just lovely speaking with one another, similar to what we’re doing now. Sharing that philosophy. Sharing that why. It’s just encouraging to hear that from others. So I welcome anybody to reach out to my LinkedIn. I don’t know if we can put a link in here to that page or not, but certainly we can.  Yeah. We can directly link that. We’ll put your LinkedIn URL in the show notes. You can just Google Jay Larson Vistage Chair, and he’ll pop up, and you can connect with him. So Jay, thanks for coming and sharing some wonderful stories about people who climbed the mountain, and how it changed their lives. If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure you stay tuned because I have wonderful subject matter experts, CEOs, and business owners who come and share their stories. Wonderful. So thanks for coming, and thanks for listening. Yes. Thank you. Take care. Important Links: Jay's LinkedIn Jay's website

Send us Fan MailThis week on Teachers in Transition, I share a deeply personal story about a medical event that forced me to confront a difficult truth: sometimes our greatest strengths - resilience, endurance, and the ability to adapt - can become our greatest blind spots.  It's so personal that even the show notes are in first person!Using the GenX childhood metaphor of quicksand, I explore how teachers gradually normalize exhaustion, chronic stress, and declining health until they no longer recognize what's happening. I also share the frightening experience of a vasovagal syncope episode after a "perfect storm" of circumstances and the lessons it taught me about paying attention before our bodies demand it.In this episode you'll discover:• Why "Teacher Tired" isn't always just teacher tired. • How resilience can accidentally hide a growing problem. • Why the best career decisions aren't made from survival mode. • A practical Teacher Hack to help you recognize when you're slowly sinking. • How a Battle Buddy can help you notice what you've adapted to. • Why asking better questions can be more important than finding one perfect answer.If you've been wondering whether you're burned out, exhausted, or simply running on empty, this episode is for you.Resources Mentioned in This EpisodePsoriatic Arthritis Learn more about psoriatic arthritis, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and living well with the condition.  https://www.psoriasis.org/about-psoriatic-arthritis/Vasovagal Syncope Wondering what happened during the fainting episode I described? This Cleveland Clinic article explains vasovagal syncope, common triggers, warning signs, and prevention strategies. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23325-vasovagal-syncopeTed Lasso – "Be Curious, Not Judgmental" One of my favorite scenes from Ted Lasso and the inspiration behind this week's reminder to respond with curiosity instead of defensiveness. https://bouldercrest.org/resources/ted-lasso-be-curious-not-judgemental/

What if the questions you're asking right now are actually working against you? Six years into this podcast, I thought I had a pretty good handle on the power of curiosity. And then Larry Robertson showed up in my inbox — through our mutual friend Lynn Borton of the Choose to Be Curious podcast — and I realized I'd only scratched the surface. Larry is an innovation advisor, Fulbright Scholar, and author of four award-winning books. His latest, Great Question: The Art of the Ask and Getting More of What You Really Want, is the result of years of research and interviews with some of the world's most original thinkers. His central argument: asking great questions might be the most underrated human skill we have. And most of us stopped practicing it a long time ago. In this conversation we talk about why jumping straight to "why" can actually shut down your thinking, what intellectual humility really is and why it matters more than we think, the specific trap that midlife sets for our curiosity, the difference between reinvention, rewiring, and renewal, and the one question Larry returns to every time he's navigating uncertainty. I also made an on air confession….  After six years of hosting a podcast about aging playfully, I still catch myself having ageist thoughts. Turns out that's not something to be ashamed of. It's just proof that the question never really ends. Larry Robertson's book is available now. Find him at lrspeaks.com.

Be Curious, Not Judgmental The Big Book shows us that judgment keeps us stuck—while understanding opens the door to connection. When we were in it, people judged us. Misunderstood us. Wrote us off. But what helped us wasn't criticism— it was someone who took the time to listen, to understand, and to share their experience. The Big Book tells us to approach others with patience, tolerance, and a genuine desire to help—not to argue, correct, or control. Curiosity allows us to ask: What's really going on here? What are they feeling? How can I meet them where they are? Judgment shuts people down. Curiosity opens them up. And when people feel understood, that's when real change can begin. No one trudges alone.

Be Curious, Not Judgmental: The Neuroscience of Leading Construction Teams with Roxanne Evans (Episode 96) In this episode of Hoots on the Ground with No Bullshido, host Adam Hoots is joined by Mike Chiles and special guest Roxanne Evans, owner of Brain Balance in Lee's Summit, Missouri. This conversation picks up where an earlier episode on neurodivergence left off — diving deeper into how the brain develops, how technology and modern lifestyles are widening developmental gaps, and what construction leaders can do about it. Roxanne brings a rare combination of perspectives: a former educator, a mother of four boys, and an operator of a Brain Balance center for nearly a decade. Her journey into brain health began with her own son's struggles with attention, focus, and emotional regulation — and the transformation she witnessed after going through the Brain Balance program became the foundation of her life's work. The conversation dives deep into: Why the brain's base operating system — built from birth to age three — determines how we process and respond to everything around us How developmental gaps that were once one to two years are now three to five years wide, starting in kindergarten Why the real problem isn't just screen time — it's the absence of physical movement that compounds the damage The two behavioral profiles Roxanne sees most on job sites: turtles (shut down and withdraw) and race cars with no brakes (always busy, rarely productive) Why a worker on their phone may not be lazy — they may be overwhelmed and avoiding a task they couldn't process How a leader's own emotional regulation sets the tone for the entire team What mirror neurons are and why some workers can't learn by watching — no matter how many times you demonstrate Roxanne also answers a question that lands for every leader in the room: why can you handle a five-alarm crisis at work with a calm two-level response, but blow up at home over something small? Her answer — that home is where the brain finally relaxes its performance — reframes the problem entirely and points toward practical solutions. This is a rich, practical episode that challenges construction leaders to see their people through a new lens — not as underperformers, but as individuals whose brains may need different support to thrive. Because when leaders build better brains on their job sites, everybody wins. Key Takeaways: Everything Starts in the Brain: How the brain perceives, processes, and responds to information determines behavior on and off the job site. Gaps in this base operating system show up as attention struggles, emotional dysregulation, and difficulty completing tasks. The Developmental Gap Is Wider Than Ever: Where prior generations saw a one-to-two-year developmental gap, today's workforce is seeing gaps of three to five years. The age of full brain maturity has shifted from 25 to around 35, meaning many workers are functioning at a younger cognitive and emotional level than their age would suggest. Tech Isn't the Only Problem — It's the Absence of Movement: Screens keep the brain's fight-or-flight system perpetually activated, but the deeper issue is sitting still. Physical movement — especially bilateral activity like walking, crawling, and weight training — is essential for building brain function, processing speed, and emotional regulation. Turtles vs. Race Cars: Workers tend to fall into two profiles when overwhelmed: those who shut down and withdraw (turtles), and those who stay constantly busy but accomplish little (race cars with no brakes). Recognizing which type you're dealing with is the first step to leading them effectively. Phone Use May Signal Overwhelm, Not Laziness: When a worker reaches for their phone instead of completing a task, they may be avoiding it because they were overwhelmed by instructions they couldn't fully process — not because they don't care. Curiosity, not judgment, is the right response. The Leader's Regulation Sets the Team's Regulation: Culture starts with the leader. A calm, curious, regulated leader creates safety that helps even dysregulated team members stay in a learning state. An unpredictable leader keeps everyone in fight-or-flight — which shuts down learning entirely. Mirror Neurons Matter in the Trades: Not all workers can learn by watching. Some brains haven't developed the mirroring capacity to accurately replicate a demonstrated skill. This isn't defiance or laziness — it's a gap that, once addressed, can unlock strong performance. Meeting Design Can Unlock Better Performance: Keep meetings to 20 minutes or less, allow movement, build in physical resets, and create shout-out moments that get people clapping and engaged. These aren't soft perks — they're neurological tools that keep brains in a state where learning and retention are actually possible. The Home vs. Work Regulation Gap Is Real: Many leaders hold it together under pressure at work but lose their cool at home over small things. Home is the brain's safe place — where it relaxes into its default regulation patterns. The fix isn't trying harder; it's building better brain regulation so the gap between settings shrinks.   EPISODE QUOTES: "Everything starts in the brain. How the brain perceives information sets the tone for how it processes — and then how it responds." "We used to see a one-to-two-year developmental gap. Now we're seeing three to five years, starting in kindergarten — and those trajectories just keep widening." "It's not the screens alone. It's the absence of body movement that's creating the bigger problem. When our body moves, it tells our brain information — and our brain can grow and change based on that." "When someone's on their phone instead of doing the task, they may not be lazy — they might be overwhelmed and avoiding looking incompetent. Be curious, not judgmental." "My regulation sets the tone for everyone else's. If they know they're safe with me, they can stay in a learning state instead of fight-or-flight." "At work you hold it together because there are consequences. At home, they love you no matter what — so the brain relaxes into its default patterns. That's why you blow up over the small stuff at home." "What we want is for their life to be enriched because they worked with you. Not just that we required them to perform — but that we taught them how to be well."   RESOURCE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Brain Balance Centers  Brain Balance – Lee's Summit, MO  Brent Darnell International – Emotional Intelligence in Construction  Yerkes-Dodson Law (The Goldilocks Rule) GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE: Roxanne Evans — Owner and Director, Brain Balance of Lee's Summit, MO. Former educator, mother of four boys, and community leader. Roxanne opened her Brain Balance center in 2015 and has spent nearly a decade helping children and adults build the neurological foundation for attention, emotional regulation, learning, and performance. Mike Chiles — Lean construction leader, educator, and co-host of the Chiles Brothers conversations on the podcast. Mike is based in the Kansas City area and has a heart for community, construction, and bringing better tools to the people who build. Adam Hoots  — Host/Producer of Hoots on the Ground and Lean builder focused on respect for craft and field leadership.   ABOUT HOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCAST: The Lean Builder's absolutely, positively NO Bullshido podcast. Join host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into the topics that matter most to those in the field. With stories from the trenches, lessons learned, and plenty of laughter, this podcast is for the men and women doing the hands-on work of construction.  

Après une réouverture temporaire l'Iran a de nouveau restreint le trafic maritime, tandis que le blocus naval américain reste en place.À l'approche de la fin du cessez le -feu entre Washington et Téhéran, la crainte d'une nouvelle escalade géopolitique est revenue au 1er plan. Conséquence, immédiate:  Le pétrole repart à la hausse avec un baril de Brent autour de 95 dollars . En europe, cette flambée pèse sur les marchés, en particulier sur les secteurs aériens et aéronautiques. Très sensible au coût du carburant. À l'inverse, le secteur de l'énergie tire son épingle du jeu, soutenu par la hausse des prix du brut. Du côté de wall street, la réaction est plus mesurée. Les indices marquent une pose après leur récent record, avec des prises de bénéfices sur certaines grandes valeurs, tandis que les entreprises liées a l'intelligence artificielle continuent de soutenir la tendance. 

#271: Learn why over-optimizing your life can quietly destroy the things you actually care about. Chris and Sahil explore the doorman fallacy, why big life decisions should happen fast, how to use AI as a thinking partner, and why systems beat motivation every time. Sahil Bloom is a writer, entrepreneur, and investor. He wrote The 5 Types of Wealth, publishes the newsletter The Curiosity Chronicle to nearly a million readers, and is the Founder of the men's skincare line Wild Roman. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/sahil-bloom-stop-over-optimizing-life Partner Deals Quince: Affordable luxury essentials with free shipping + 365 day returns Mercury: ⁠Manage, move, and grow your money LMNT: ⁠Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix Fabric: ⁠Affordable term life insurance for you and your family MasterClass: ⁠Learn from the world's best with 15% off For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: ⁠chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Sahil: Website | Newsletter | X Wild Roman: 10% off with code CHUTCHINS10 Books & Articles The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom A Reflection On The Little Things The Doorman Fallacy The Real AI Risk Nobody Told You About The 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis Rule for Life: Don't Complain AI Tools Deep Personality Lemon Wispr Flow Phone Lock Box: Mindsight Timed Lock Box Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (00:58) Why Sahil Moved His Entire Family from New York to Boston (03:09) Why Big Life Changes Should Happen Fast (04:47) The Real ROI of Small Moments (06:27) The Doorman Fallacy: What You Lose When You Optimize the Surface (10:32) Designing Your Life vs Letting It Happen (15:15) The Tradeoffs of Living Near Opportunity (22:17) Why Now Is the Best Time in History to Be Curious (30:05) How Sahil Actually Uses AI Day-to-Day (36:23) Solomon's Paradox: Why We Can't Take Our Own Advice (38:45) Using Voice Agents to Think Better (40:03) Balancing Work, Family, and Time (45:47) Why Motivation Is Overrated and Choice Architecture Wins (49:11) Making Workouts Non-Negotiable Without Sacrificing Work (52:54) How Often to Audit Your Routines (Before They Start Owning You) (53:42) Why Sahil Invested $1M of His Own Money in a Skincare Company Connect with Chris ⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠ | ⁠Membership⁠⁠ | ⁠X⁠⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ Editor's Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it really mean to live a meaningful life?In this episode of the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole Greer sits down with keynote speaker, executive coach, and author Ruth Pearce to explore the powerful mindset shifts that help people get out of their own way and start living with purpose.Drawing from her book, Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious, Ruth shares the four essential qualities that help individuals move from feeling stuck and uncertain to becoming confident, motivated, and future-focused.Together, Nicole and Ruth unpack how understanding your strengths, redefining “normal,” and cultivating curiosity can transform both your leadership and your life. You'll also learn why hope is not just wishful thinking—it's a strategic mindset built on vision, pathways, and action.If you're looking for practical coaching insights to help you clarify your purpose, strengthen your leadership, and build a meaningful future, this conversation is packed with wisdom.Vibrant Highlights:04:30 – Why you should start with who you are - The power of identifying your strengths and challenging the stories you tell yourself.10:15 – Meaningless life vs. meaningful life - Exploring purpose, direction, and the questions that help people gain clarity.18:30 – Why “normal” is different for everyone - How redefining your personal baseline helps you understand yourself better.23:45 – The real definition of hope - Hope = Vision + Agency + Pathways.33:50 – Discovering and using your strengths - Why strengths include character, values, talents, and skills.44:30 – What bravery actually looks like - Why doing something despite fear is the true definition of courage.47:45 – The power of curiosity in leadership - How curious leaders unlock better ideas, creativity, and problem-solving.Connect with Ruth:Be Hopeful, Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Curious: https://a.co/d/0gRqFh00Website: https://aleverlongenough.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-pearce/Also mentioned in this episode:VIA Institute on Character https://www.viacharacter.org/The Path by Laurie Beth Jones https://a.co/d/0hWg3RxXTodd Kashdan https://toddkashdan.com/The Courage Quotient https://a.co/d/0cjFG1HTListen at vibrantculture.com/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts!Book Nicole to help your organization ignite clarity, accountability, and energy through her SHINE™ Coaching Methodology.Visit vibrantculture.comEmail: nicole@vibrantculture.comWatch Nicole's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/SMbxA90bfXE

About Daniela Daniela Draugelis didn't just study cultural intelligence, she lived it before she even had a name for it. Born in Argentina to a Lithuanian immigrant family (her father fled Europe as a war refugee), she grew up speaking Lithuanian at home, celebrating cultural traditions on weekends, and navigating between worlds long before anyone called it "code-switching." Twenty-plus years of globally mobile life across China, Indonesia, the US, and now Pakistan, she's a certified Cultural Intelligence facilitator who helps executives, diplomats, and globally mobile individuals not just survive the crossing — but genuinely thrive. Find her at culturalpathways.comWhat You'll Walk Away With This is one of those conversations that gives you language for things you've always felt but couldn't quite name. Daniela walks us through the four pillars of Cultural Intelligence, including Drive, Knowledge, Strategy, and Action - and explains why having just one or two isn't enough. You can read every guidebook about your new country and still find yourself eating lunch alone in your car, wondering why nothing is clicking. We also get into the fascinating difference between tight and loose cultures, and what it costs us, both emotionally and practically, when we find ourselves leaping between them. And in true nomadic spirit, Daniela shares the moment she asked her Pakistani hostess for the "restroom" and was shown to a bedroom. Even after 20 years, culture has a way of keeping us beautifully humble!Be Curious, Not Judgmental Daniela's parting wisdom comes straight from Ted Lasso , and it might be the most portable cultural intelligence tool you'll ever carry. Do you know someone navigating a new culture right now? This episode is for them. Share it, and let's keep the conversation going.Support the showHome is Where Your Story Crosses Borders!

S7 E9: Reading and the Brain w/ Dr. Maryanne WolfIn this episode, Alexis and Gerald were honored to be joined by Dr. Maryanne Wolf, one of the leading experts on the science of reading. Dr. Wolf shares a tremendous amount of knowledge and wisdom from her extensive career and experiences, as she continues to advocate for the needs of all students as it pertains to their development of and appreciation for reading.This discussion raises so many questions about our relationship with reading. We address topics such as the evolutionary nature of reading, the impact of technology on our reading brains, the interconnectivity of brain areas related to reading, progressive and effective modes of reading instruction, Dyslexia, and how reading relates to humanity and our relationship with one another.SummaryEvolutionary nature of readingUnderstanding of how reading is learnedImpact of technology on our reading brainsThe interconnectivity of brain areas related to readingEffective modes of reading instructionConnections between reading, empathy, & humanityDr. Maryanna Wolf is a scholar, a teacher, and an advocate for children and literacy around the world. She is the Director of the newly created Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners, and Social Justice at the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies. Previously, she was the John DiBiaggio Professor of Citizenship and Public Service and Director of the Center for Reading and Language Research in the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development at Tufts University. Dr. Wolf obtained her doctoral degree in Human Development and Psychology at Harvard University. She is the author of Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain (2007, HarperCollins), Dyslexia, Fluency, and the Brain (Edited; York, 2001), Tales of Literacy for the 21st Century (2016, Oxford University Press), and Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World (August, 2018, HarperCollins). Welcome to the Reid Connect-ED podcast, we are honored to have you join us today.The Reid Connect-Ed Podcast is hosted by Siblings Alexis Reid, M.A. and Dr. Gerald Reid, produced by CyberSound Recording Studios, and original music is written and recorded by Gerald Reid (www.Jerapy.com).*Please note that different practitioners may have different opinions- this is our perspective and is intended to educate you on what may be possible.Show notes & Transcripts: https://reidconnect.com/reid-connect-ed-podcastFollow us on Instagram @ReidConnectEdPodcast and X @ReidConnectEdStreaming everywhere (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc.)Be Curious. Be Open. Be Well.

Amazon promises 30-minute delivery with its new Amazon Now service. We put it to the test — live on the show — with help from Michael Levin and Josh Lowitz, co-founders of Consumer Intelligence Research Partners and two of the sharpest Amazon watchers we know. While we wait for our order of yogurt, blueberries, and flossers (long story), Mike and Josh break down why Amazon closed its grocery stores, what its massive future 225,000-square-foot superstore in suburban Chicago could mean, and why Amazon's real play is becoming the ultimate convenience store. Plus: Test your knowledge of Amazon with our weekly trivia question. Will Josh and Mike get it right? Related stories and links: CIRP Amazon Report on Substack CIRP: By Closing Stores, Amazon Goes All-In on Delivery GeekWire: Amazon closing all Amazon Fresh and Go stores to focus on Whole Foods and grocery delivery Bloomberg: Amazon Dethrones Walmart as World’s Biggest Company by Sales "Learn and Be Curious," the new podcast from Doug Herrington, the Amazon Worldwide Stores CEO. With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop, edited by Curt Milton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary and Shannon break down the high-stakes Super Bowl ad wars and the "996" work culture creeping into Silicon Valley. From the $8 million price tag for a 30-second spot to the viral "Be Curious" philosophy of Ted Lasso, the team covers the hustle, the hype, and the perfect host gift for a Super Bowl party. #WhatsHappening: President Trump and Governor Walz talk solutions for the Minneapolis ICE crisis, plus a look at the "ice-pocalypse" storm recovery. The $8 Million Commercial: A deep dive into the soaring costs of Super Bowl ads. Are brands getting their money's worth, or has the "Big Game" become a big bubble? #MotivationalMonday: Gary plays the classic Ted Lasso darts scene, but the "Be Curious, Not Judgmental" mantra wins out. The 996 Takeover: What is the "9-9-6" schedule and why is Silicon Valley ditching work-life balance for the 72-hour workweek? We unpack the hive mindset of the modern tech world. Party Protocol: Listeners weigh in on the ultimate Super Bowl host gift. What should Shannon bring to Gary’s house to ensure a "delightful” Super Bowl Sunday? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, I sit down for an insightful life discussion with Ryan Levesque. Ryan is a 7-time Inc. 5000 CEO & Founder, and 2-time #1 Bestselling Author. He's also someone who has taken numerous very bold leaps in life and reaped the benefits because of it. Our conversation is a wonderful thought starter for the new year and will leave you with great insights about mastering changes in your life. Our discussion includes; How Ryan became interested in being a change maker, why the blueprint for your life is often being designed as you go through it, the importance of crossroad moments in life, actively deciding to win the game of life, not taking no for an answer, what is non-negotiable in life, why often times you need to give up good in order to achieve great, how to optimize the phases of life, why it's vital to “Be Curious, Ask Questions, and Seek Truth” in life, the rhythm of the universe, and so much more!To get Ryan's books please visit: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ryan-Levesque/author/B00USC9T5WTo sign up for Ryan's newsletter, please visit: https://ryanlevesque.net/join-the-digital-contrarian/To learn more about Ryan, please visit: https://ryanlevesque.net/To connect with Ryan on Instagram, please visit: https://www.instagram.com/askryanlevesque/

In this absolutely, positively NO Bullshido kickoff episode, Adam Hoots sits down with Brian Chiles and Mike Chiles—two brothers with deep roots in relationships, leadership, and Lean thinking lived out in the real world. Brian came into construction from a teaching/coaching and project management background; Mike brings 20+ years in the industry, raising four kids while remaining relentless about respect for people and building teams that work together. This conversation is equal parts family, field, and flow. The Chiles Bros unpack why Lean is not a tool, why relationships are the real work, and how the best leaders "feed the hungry" instead of wasting energy trying to convince people who don't want it. They talk about being curious, not judgmental, the difference between explaining tools vs. teaching them, and why the 87/13 (character over competency) shows up, whether you like it or not. If you're trying to build trust, reduce conflict, and lead people—not just tasks—this one is a straight shot of Old Dawg wisdom with a Lean Geek edge. KEY TAKEAWAYS:  •       Feed the Hungry: Stop spending 80% of your time trying to win over the 20% who don't care. Find the receptive people and build momentum through them. •       Tools Don't Stick Without Trust: It's easy to explain A3, 5S, and planning tools. It's hard to teach them without relationships and psychological safety. •       Optimize the Whole: The best projects don't pit field vs. office. They create one team—shared reality, shared plan, shared wins. •       Be Curious, Not Judgmental: Great leaders pause before reacting, look for the system issue, and consider what wounds/stress might be driving behavior. •       87/13 Leadership: Your character is influencing people whether you intend it or not—choose whether that influence builds trust or triggers defensiveness. EPISODE QUOTES (paraphrased): •       "Find the hungry—and feed them. Don't waste your fire on people who don't want it." •       "It's easy to explain the tools. Teaching them takes trust." •       "You can feel the health of a weekly work plan meeting the same way you can feel a locker room." •       "People protect their wounds, but they'll brag about their scars." •       "Your character is influencing the jobsite whether you mean it to or not—lead for good." RESOURCE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: •       Lean Construction Institute (LCI) Congress — relationship-fueled learning, community, and recharge. https://leanconstruction.org/ •       Old Dawg Lean Thesaurus (Adam Hoots & Buddy Brumley) — Lean terms translated for the field (Old Dawg + Lean Geek). https://www.amazon.com/Old-Dawg-Lean-Thesaurus-Making/dp/B0C6W48CKF •       Everything I Learned About Lean I Learned in First Grade — reminder that Lean is simple when you stop overcomplicating it. https://www.amazon.com/Everything-About-Learned-First-Grade/dp/1934109347 •       Ted Lasso — "Be curious, not judgmental." https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy •       The Tipping Point (Malcolm Gladwell) — connectors, influence, and how ideas spread. https://www.amazon.com/Tipping-Point-Little-Things-Difference/dp/0316346624 •       Dave Ramsey — simple wisdom delivered in a way people can actually apply. www.ramseysolutions.com •       Scrum / Felipe Engineer-Manriquez — learning a "new toy," then applying it with people-first intention. https://www.theebfcshow.com/ •       Mac Story / Blue-Collar Leadership — 87/13 and character-driven leadership (referenced throughout). https://bluecollarleadership.com/ GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE: •       Adam Hoots | LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/adamhoots Host of Hoots on the Ground, The Lean Builder voice from the field. •       Mike Chiles | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-chiles/  — Project Director at JE Dunn Construction - Construction leader, people-first builder, husband and father of four, Lean community connector. •       Brian Chiles | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianchilesmas/ — Lean Specialist at JE Dunn Construction - Lean specialist and former coach/teacher turned builder of teams, trust, and jobsite flow. ABOUT HOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCAST: The Lean Builder's absolutely, positively NO Bullshido podcast. Join host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into the topics that matter most to those in the field. With stories from the trenches, lessons learned, and plenty of laughter, this podcast is for the men and women doing the hands-on work of construction.

What if curiosity isn't just something we feel — but something we choose?   In this thoughtful conversation, Yvonne sits down with Lynn Borton, host of Choose to Be Curious, to explore how curiosity can help us slow down, soften anxiety, and reconnect with a sense of wonder. Together, they talk about choosing curiosity over fear, embracing not-knowing, and why staying curious might be one of the most powerful practices for navigating midlife and an uncertain world.

Vahe is a young man with a passion for people, history and stories. His work with Sudanahye (Sudanese Armenian) pursues real stories, true stories, untold, quaint family stories that brought together tell a tale of a country, a region, tragically torn apart today by the corrupt influences of both internal and external forces. The war and genocide in Sudan are not directly topics we discuss today as Vahe admits, his historical account to date has reached the 1950s.However, when we met in Berlin, the genocide and political situation in Sudan was not ignored, it was a theme that was revisited and considered and referenced and which we should never forget. The people of Sudan deserve so much more than the world currently cares to give.How the Armenian community came to exist in Sudan, how it grew, why and in what ways, are all topics we cover and I thank Vahe for his efforts, his time and his openness.This is TwoandaMic, Rise Up and Be Curious!You can follow Vahe on Instagram at: InstagramOr you can visit the site: sudanahyeI welcome opinions of every kind so please come and find me on social media at:Instagram: TwoandaMicTwitter: TwoandaMic1TikTok: Twoandamic2Should I really have to ask?

In this laughter-filled episode, Marty Jalove dives into the world of music, memories, and generational connections with two incredible guests: Lauren Givens, a budding culinary artist with a passion for music, and Chris Misick, a beloved music educator with decades of experience. Together, they explore whether the love for music truly bridges the gap between generations...and spoiler alert, it absolutely does!Using Marty's signature BACON framework (Be Curious, Acknowledge Value, Communicate with Kindness, Offer Your Story, Nurture the Connection), the trio shares heartfelt stories, hilarious karaoke debates, and timeless advice on building meaningful relationships across age groups.From Lauren's childhood dream of being a dolphin trainer to Chris's love for Silent Night and Sweeney Todd, this episode is packed with fun, wisdom, and a whole lot of music. Whether you're a fan of musicals, a lover of bacon (the doing kind, of course), or just someone looking for a reason to smile, this episode is for you!

Started my day out connecting to an old friend, Sam Crowley and his podcast. He got me thinking about something that I needed to connect with - I need to be more curious about things that light me up! Listen HERE for this episode from him. Things that inspire and get me excited about my life. Things I want to help others with and to simply be the best me that I can be. There are so many things out there that I can find information from. Why not direct my focus a little bit more to find out more about those things that I want my life to be all about. I am throwing out the same challenge to you as well. The world needs more people fired up about their purpose, helping other people, and looking to be difference makers that we all need. I got a little off the rails here with emotion and excitement. Thanks once again for putting up with me and my craziness.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.

Send us a textWe've all been there: staring at the phone, dreading the next cold email, and suddenly the urge to organize your sock drawer is overwhelming. This week on "The Selling Podcast," Mike and Scott tackle the universal sales struggle: how to reach out when you really don't want to.They dive straight into the psychology of sales avoidance, breaking down the seven major traps to avoid. Stop waiting for motivation, quit apologizing, and delete that novel-length message! Mike and Scott explain why overthinking and letting fear of rejection dictate silence are the real quota killers.Then, they flip the script with seven powerful, actionable strategies to build outreach momentum:Start Small: Forget the huge task list and commit to just one outreach a day.Be Curious, Not Perfect: Use simple templates and focus on asking a genuine question about them, not pitching yourself.Shift Focus Outward: Learn how framing your outreach as giving value or opportunity melts away the fear of rejection.Finally, they share the ultimate mindset shift: celebrate the attempt, not the outcome. Success is simply hitting "send." Tune in for the funny banter and practical advice that will help you conquer procrastination and consistently fuel your pipeline.Support the showScott SchlofmanMike Williams - Cell 801-635-7773 #sales #podcast #customerfirst #relationships #success #pipeline #funnel #sales success #selling #salescoach

Many aspects in life can feel intense or overwhelming. In a world where so much can seem unpredictable and uncontrollable, we can anticipate that feeling distressed is inevitable. As we kick off season 7, episode 1 starts off with a discussion about one aspect of life we can learn to improve and strengthen - self-regulation.The conversation starts by reflecting upon themes and common challenges that lead to feeling dysregulated. In their practices, Alexis & Jerry help those they work with harness and combat challenges to regain a sense of grounding, clarity, and intention in responding to emotionally triggering situations. Concepts discussed range from therapeutic approaches from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and executive function strategies. Nuanced discussions inspire hope for what is possible and how we can best support ourselves and others when dysregulated moments arise. Tune in to learn more.Be Curious. Be Open. Be Well.The ReidConnect-Ed Podcast is hosted by Siblings Alexis Reid, M.A. and Dr. Gerald Reid, produced by CyberSound Recording Studios in Boston, MA and original music is written and recorded by Gerald Reid (www.Jerapy.com).*Please note that different practitioners may have different opinions- this is our perspective and is intended to educate you on what may be possible.Follow us on Instagram @ReidConnectEdPodcast and Twitter @ReidConnectEdShow notes & Transcripts: https://reidconnect.com/reid-connect-ed-podcast

In this episode, I share the conversation with my son that completely reframed how I see respect: it's not something you earn from me—it's yours to lose. I open up about my own non-negotiables, and how setting the bar high has changed my life after divorce. If you've been struggling with boundaries or protecting your energy, this one's for you. Also - I remembered the episode about hard conversations (you'll know when you listen) and it's #37: "Be Curious, Not Judgemental". It's a good one! Love you guys. I'm cheering for you. www.TaylorStreetDesigns.com/podcast  

How to self-reflect with Tracey FraserHow can we use self-reflection to improve our decision making, performance and experience delivery?One of the best ways to undertake personal growth as an individual, a risk-taker and leader is to build self-reflection into our day.Self-reflection can help us to improve our performance, decision making, our delivery of information, and our relationships. While experience can be an essential tool for a guide, instructor and coach to have, experience itself is only good if we learn from it.In this episode, Jordy and Chris are joined by Tracey Fraser to discuss how we can harness the power of self-reflection more effectively.Tracey Fraser is the training manager at the Whistler Blackcomb Snow School. She is a certified CSIA Level 4 and PSIC Level 4 ski instructor. She is also a PSIC Level 4 LPT trainer which means that Tracey is certified to train ski instructors at the very highest level.Tracey shares how we can build self-reflection seamlessly into our day, how we can use it and what it can teach us.Key TakeawaysHow can we use self-reflection on a personal level effectivelyAdopt a Growth Mindset: This means approaching situations from the perspective that you want to know how to make them even better in the future, regardless of how well it did or did not go.Make Time to Reflect: This can include stepping away from others to think about what just happened, making time to ask other people for feedback or taking time at the end of the day to analyze high and low points.Be Curious with Yourself: This can include asking yourself if there is anything you would want to do differently, asking what went well, what were the challenge points, and what did not go well.Look for Patterns or Tendencies: We all have ways of doing things that could be problematic and may not be effective. These can include cognitive biases that can compromise our decision making. It can also include flaws in our systems and ways of doing things. Addressing negative patterns is an essential step to improvement.Embrace Being Vulnerable: It is okay to admit that there is room for you to do things better or to improve. Being vulnerable is not a weakness, it is a strength that you hear in most of our guests.Be Objective: To do this we have to focus on the facts by being non-judgemental. This includes avoiding the trap of rationalizing our actions to the point that we miss the opportunity to spot weaknesses in what we did.Guest BioTracey Fraser is the training manager at the Whistler Blackcomb Snow School which is one of the largest Snow Schools in the world with close to fifteen hundred staff. She is also involved with the Professional Ski Instructors of Canada and has worked with the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance where she Chaired the CSIA Women in Skiing Committee.Tracey has represented Canada at Interski twice. She is a certified CSIA Level 4 and PSIC Level 4 ski instructor. She is also a PSIC Level 4 LPT trainer which means that Tracey is certified to train ski instructors at the very highest level.Follow or SubscribeDon't forget to follow the show!Share & Social Linkshttps://linktr.ee/deliveringadventure

JooBee Yeow joined us on The Modern People Leader to talk about why HR must stop overfunctioning and start diagnosing real business problems—especially when revenue is on the line. We discussed how HR leaders can step out of their silo, challenge assumptions, influence revenue growth, and flip the HR pyramid to prioritize high-impact, strategic work.---- Sponsor Links:

Authentic leadership through inner work is more than a practice, it's the key to unlocking your full potential and creating lasting impact as a leader. In this powerful episode of Reflect Forward, I sit down with Carrie Freeman, CEO and General Manager of Vara Winery and Distillery, who shares how embracing vulnerability, intuition, and self-awareness has completely transformed her leadership style and elevated her success. Carrie's extraordinary journey from global innovation executive to winery CEO illustrates how leading from the inside out creates deeper connections, stronger teams, and greater fulfillment. Carrie has a fascinating background, transitioning from her role as co-CEO of SecondMuse, a global innovation company that collaborated with organizations such as NASA, the White House, and the World Bank, to now running a thriving winery and distillery. We discuss the realities of operating a winery, examining how Carrie's leadership skills enabled her to enter an industry where she initially lacked expertise—and why being an outsider can sometimes provide the fresh perspective a business needs most. Throughout our conversation, Carrie highlights the misconception that humans are purely rational decision-makers. She emphasizes that relying exclusively on logic can limit our ability to lead effectively. By tapping into intuition, emotion, and inner wisdom, leaders can gain deeper insights, make better decisions, and build stronger relationships. Mic Drop Moment: • “Expertise is valuable, but curiosity is a superpower. When you admit you don't know everything, you unlock your team's full potential.” • “Sometimes there isn't a problem to solve. True leadership is knowing when to step back and let things unfold.” What You'll Learn in This Episode: • Why Expertise Isn't Everything • Inner Work as the Foundation for Outer Success • Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energy • Vulnerability as a Strength Key Takeaways: 1. Be Curious, Not Just Expert: Embrace curiosity and humility; empowering your team can often yield better solutions than claiming expertise. 2. Listen to Your Intuition: Great leaders trust their gut and heart as much as their intellect; purely rational decisions often miss deeper insights. 3. Integrate, Don't Balance: Leadership is not about perfect balance but about discerning when to engage action-oriented or intuitive energies effectively. 4. Lead with Vulnerability: Authenticity and vulnerability build deeper trust, stronger relationships, and a healthier organizational culture. 5. Recognize There Isn't Always a Problem to Solve: Resist the urge to fix everything; sometimes stepping back and allowing situations to naturally evolve is the best course of action. About Carrie Freeman: Carrie Freeman is the CEO and General Manager of Vara Winery and Distillery in Albuquerque, NM, and previously served as co-CEO of SecondMuse, a global innovation consultancy. Passionate about authentic leadership, innovation, and sustainability, Carrie guides leaders and businesses toward deeper success by emphasizing self-awareness, purpose, and authenticity. Connect with Carrie Freeman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-freeman/ Learn more about Vara Winery and Distillery or order their award-winning wines at www.varawines.com Connect with Kerry Don't forget to subscribe to Reflect Forward on your favorite podcast platform or YouTube. Visit my website, kerrysiggins.com, to explore my book, The Ownership Mindset, and get more leadership resources. Let's connect on LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok! Find Reflect Forward on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kerrysiggins-reflectforward Find out more about my book here: https://kerrysiggins.com/the-ownership-mindset/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-siggins/

The Business Strategy Every Female Entrepreneur Needs As women continue to break barriers in business, many still face challenges that can derail their success. Melissa Franks, Fractional COO, business strategist, and founder of On Call COO, has dedicated her career to helping female entrepreneurs get unstuck, scale their businesses, and create a life they love. Melissa left a 25-year corporate career at the top of her game, only to see many of her accomplished peers start businesses and fail within 9-18 months. The reason? A mix of bad advice, trusting the wrong partners, and lacking the right business strategy to scale and sustain success. Key Business Strategy Lessons from Melissa Franks:

You wore the badge with pride. Maybe your father did too. But what happens when your child decides to take a different path? In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore the emotional impact of legacy pressure—and how to process it when the next generation doesn't follow in your professional footsteps.

Artificial intelligence isn't coming for higher ed. It's already here. In this episode of the Student Success Podcast, I sat down with Brent Warner, a faculty member at Irvine Valley College, to unpack the practical implications of AI for college faculty and students. This wasn't a “robots will replace us” conversation. It was an honest, grounded look at what educators should consider right now.Here are five key takeaway and some action steps to consider:1. Get Curious About How Students Are Already Using AIAction Step:Start class conversations about AI use. Ask students how they've encountered tools like ChatGPT. Create surveys or quick classroom polls to understand their experiences and motivations. This opens up a nonjudgmental space to build shared awareness and clarify expectations.2. Carve Out Time to Experiment Without PressureAction Step:Schedule “AI sandbox” time during department meetings or professional development sessions. Use this time to explore tools together, ask questions, and brainstorm how AI might enhance—not replace—teaching. Encourage colleagues to try one small use case, like generating a sample quiz or brainstorming discussion prompts. (Check out the list of resources below that Brent discussed).3. Redesign Assignments to Promote Higher-Order ThinkingAction Step:Identify which assignments can be completed entirely by AI (e.g., generic essays) and revise them to emphasize critical thinking, personal reflection, or real-world application. Consider integrating process-focused checkpoints, like annotated drafts or video reflections, that showcase student thinking along the way.4. Use AI as a Planning Tool, Not a Final ProductAction Step:Leverage AI to support your own workflow. Try using it to generate draft lesson plans, rubrics, or sample prompts. Review and revise with your own expertise. This not only saves time in the long run, but models responsible use for students.5. Stay Equity-Focused in AI IntegrationAction Step:Survey your students on their access to technology and include free or low-barrier alternatives when assigning work. Discuss ethical use of AI and share guidance on navigating bias and misinformation. Include clear policies in your syllabus but most importantly, invite dialogue, not fear.Final Thought:You don't need to overhaul your course overnight. But small, intentional shifts can build your confidence, and create a more transparent, equitable environment for students navigating AI.Key Chapter Makers00:00: Introduction03:10: Why Faculty Shouldn't Panic About AI07:35: Students Are Already Using AI13:00: AI in the Classroom19:00: Rethinking Assignments 25:15: Transparency with Students37:00: Conversations and the Learning Process42:20: Be Curious, Be Reflective, Be HumanFor the full transcript and detailed show notes, visit the episode page.Continuous Learning Institute:A resource hub for higher education professionals to support college student success. Subscribe for updates.Student Success Podcast Homepage:Access show notes, resources, & transcripts

Communications consultant and attorney Heather Hansen discusses her article, "Why every doctor needs a translator." Drawing on her background as a medical malpractice defense attorney, she explains the "curse of knowledge," where physicians, once expert, find it difficult to imagine not knowing complex medical information, leading to communication barriers with patients. Heather argues that doctors must become effective "translators" of medical jargon into plain language, noting that research found only two percent of sample orthopedic patient materials met sixth-grade readability standards. She presents a three-step process for physicians to overcome this challenge: Be Curious (actively ask patients what they understand, not just if, and involve staff), Be Compassionate (use curiosity to truly see from the patient's perspective, recognizing clear communication is kind), and Build Credibility (explain the 'why' behind instructions clearly to foster trust and belief). Heather contends that mastering this "translation" skill improves patient outcomes, strengthens relationships, reduces legal risk, and can even lessen physician burnout. Our presenting sponsor is Microsoft Dragon Copilot. Want to streamline your clinical documentation and take advantage of customizations that put you in control? What about the ability to surface information right at the point of care or automate tasks with just a click? Now, you can. Microsoft Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow, is transforming how clinicians work. Offering an extensible AI workspace and a single, integrated platform, Dragon Copilot can help you unlock new levels of efficiency. Plus, it's backed by a proven track record and decades of clinical expertise and it's part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare–and it's built on a foundation of trust. Ease your administrative burdens and stay focused on what matters most with Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

In this powerful episode, Dr. Mike Bechtle unpacks the core message of his newest book, How to Read the Room, and why it's a vital skill for anyone living missionally. You'll discover how reading a room isn't about fitting in—it's about stepping in with purpose and serving with intention. Whether you're quiet or outgoing, this conversation gives practical, Christ-centered insight into showing up with confidence and impact. Learn to observe, connect, and bless others right where you are. About the Guest Dr. Mike Bechtle is a seasoned communication expert, bestselling author, and speaker with over 30 years of experience in equipping others to thrive relationally and professionally. Known for empowering introverts and extroverts alike, Mike helps people embrace their God-given temperament for lasting impact. His latest book, How to Read a Room, offers practical wisdom rooted in biblical truth for connecting, leading, and serving effectively. Reasons to ListenEmbrace Your Design – Learn why your personality—introvert or extrovert—is not a flaw but a feature in God's mission through you.Boost Kingdom Confidence – Get practical tools to engage any room with authenticity, courage, and gospel-centered influence.Learn to Serve, Not Impress – Discover how shifting your focus from self to service radically transforms relationships and leadership. Big TakeawaysYour Wiring is God-Given – God created introverts and extroverts uniquely for His glory. You don't have to be loud to be influential.Observation Builds Confidence – Enter a room strategically by observing before engaging—this helps ground you and gives you clarity.Communication is Ministry – Every conversation can be a kingdom moment when it's approached with humility and purpose.Listening is Powerful – Deep listening often communicates Christ's love more loudly than persuasive words ever could.Use What's in Your Hand – Whether it's writing, teaching, or casual chats, your gifts are already primed for ministry when surrendered to God. Missional ChallengesStep Out in Faith – Attend a social setting this week with a mindset to observe and serve, not just survive. Watch what God does.Encourage Someone's Potential – Intentionally affirm someone's quiet strength or unseen contribution this week. Speak life into what's hidden.Be Curious, Not Clever – In your next conversation, ask deeper questions and practice the phrase “Tell me more”—then really listen.

Fun news! The Webby Awards have honored CRAFTED. for the third year in a row as a top tech podcast. Thank you — yes, you! — for listening!This episode features the highlight reel we gave the Webbys. It features great moments from 2024 episodes, including (listed in the order mentioned): Powering the World's Hackathons | Brandon Kessler (Founder & CEO, DevPost)Asana's Head of AI on the Profound Ways Work Is Changing | Paige Costello (Head of AI & Co-Head of Product Management at Asana)AI, Creativity, and Soul: How Hilary Mason Chooses Her Own Adventure (Co-Founder & CEO of Hidden Door)“You Have to Invest Into Change.” Startup Lessons from Fintech OG and VC Daniel Kimerling, Founder of Deciens Capital and Standard TreasuryOpen Source Must Evolve for AI and the Next Generation | Nithya Ruff (Head of AWS Open Source Program Office and Chair of the Linux Foundation)Great Software & Storytelling Is Emotional | Kelsey Hightower (Legendary Developer, Kubernetes Pioneer, Former Distinguished Engineer at Google)One Billion Developers! GitHub's Head of Product Says AI Democratizes How We Build the Future | Mario Rodriguez (CPO, Github)Design for Emotion. Leverage AI. Be Curious. | Design Better's Co-founders on Building Great ProductsUsing AI to Launch Thousands of Startups a Year | Henrik Werdelin (Founder of BARK, prehype, Audos)AI and the Future of Medicine | Kira Radinsky (CEO of Diagnostic Robotics and Co-founder of Mana.bio)New Frontiers of Health: AI, Psychedelics, the Gut-Brain Axis, and More! | Live from SXSWMy AI Teacher: Khan Academy and the Future of Education | Dr. Kristen Dicerbo (Chief Learning Officer)Making Music With AI – And Doing So Ethically | Diaa El All, Founder & CEO of SoundfulThe full show archive is at crafted.fm, where I hope you'll also subscribe to the CRAFTED. newsletter. And please share CRAFTED. with a friend. Just one. Text them right now!Thanks... and onward!

Registered psychologist, longtime activist and Edmonton icon Liz Massiah chats with Trudy and Lisa about helping friends & community members talk about trauma, the gay and lesbian community in Edmonton in the 80s, where 2SLGBTQ+ rights are today — and what allies can do to defend the community. Read our blog: CroneCast.caShare your questions and comments at cronecast.ca/contact.  We want to hear from you about all things crone.--From This Episode-- 1. Rule, Jane. (1985) A Hot-Eyed Moderate. Naiad Pr. Tallahassee, USA. (00:32) - Highlighting New Voices (07:52) - Introducing Liz Massaiah (11:51) - Invisibility and Women Over 50 (16:48) - Aging in the Lesbian Community (21:17) - Politics is Like Housework (24:08) - Allies All Around Us (28:45) - Through Uncertainty to New Possibilities (30:18) - Supporting Traumatized People (33:52) - Coming Out and the Trauma of the Closet (40:01) - Be Curious, Not Judgemental --Credits-- Hosted by Trudy Callaghan and Lisa Austin Produced by Odvod MediaAudio Engineering by Steve GlenOriginal music by Darrin Hagen

Jorge Pando spent eight years at Amazon, holding key leadership roles across retail and advertising, most recently as Head of Product for Amazon Advertising. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Jorge developed and scaled the "Effective at Amazon" program, which grew from a side project to an initiative impacting over 70,000 Amazonians across 60 countries. Now, Jorge provides courses and coaching to help business leaders improve their effectiveness in work and life.In this episode, Jorge shares his unique career journey, insights into Amazon's leadership principles, and lessons learned from scaling impactful programs. You'll hear Jorge discuss:How Learn and Be Curious fueled his transitions between diverse roles at Amazon, from general management to advertising innovation.The process of developing and growing the "Effective at Amazon" program—and how it shaped his personal and professional growth.The importance of balancing curiosity and execution to deliver results while driving personal development.Why side projects can build your brand, expand your network, and open unexpected doors in your career.Practical advice for integrating continuous learning into your life and workplace.Whether you're interested in Amazon's mechanisms, leadership development, or strategies for pursuing passion alongside a corporate career, you're sure to glean valuable insights from this conversation with Jorge.Mentioned in the Episode:Jorge's Website: https://theeffective.co/Jorge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgelpando/Follow us on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-like-amazon-podcast/

Send us a textReflecting on a remarkable year, the Inspire Someone Today podcast celebrates the achievements and insights gained throughout 2024. From highlighting inspiring guests to sharing poignant book recommendations, we provide a roadmap for a transformative 2025 filled with curiosity, bravery, and kindness.• Celebrating 30 podcast episodes and 14,000 downloads • Highlights from top episodes featuring resilience, passion, and communication skills • Key themes included leadership, well-being, sustainability, mindsets and community building • Book recommendations to inspire year-end reading and personal growth • Looking ahead to interactive formats and community engagement in 2025 • Encouraging the Three Be's: Be Curious, Be Brave, and Be Kind Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

"We" have a collective amnesia.Excuse my doctor, but who is "we?"Who has been talking about these civilizations?Who has been making the claim that they shared common attributes including:-A belief in a monotheistic God that would return at some future date-Temple Building-Numerous highly populated civilizations-The supposed global Flood "myth"Science appears to be catching up with religion.I commend the fantastic work of any modern Indiana Jones.Studious, skilled, diligent scientists are validating things that were revealed in small chunks over a century ago and included in the Book Of Mormon._Be Curious, Not Judgemental_-Ted LassoWhether you're interested in history, religion, or lively debates, let me know what you think in the comments.EPISODE LINKS: Source Video about Trent Horn and Tucker Carlson: https://youtu.be/oENVfMglyQY?si=gjedrBTJyWmubI2YHorn and Hansen Debate about the authenticity of the historical record: https://youtu.be/AQ5ff5n6e9kEd's YouTube: / @archaeoedpodcast Ed's Website: https://archaeoed.com/ OUTLINE: TBDPODCAST LINKS: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/halestorm/id1438201012Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wmtsNQCl0ToLeSkt6j4hs?si=439a1219b7924c9a RSS:TBD Podcast Playlist: TBD#TuckerCarlson #TrentHorn #BookOfMormon #AncientAmerica #ReligiousDebate

When was the last time you got curious about your life? I mean, really curious: stopping to examine your beliefs, the way you work & even why you can never seem to switch off? If you're anything like me the answer is probably never, but curiosity can be a phenomenal catalyst for growth. That's what award winning journalist Meena Alexander's book is all about - it's called How To Be Curious & it's full of ideas to make you think differently about your life. CONNECT WITH US Connect with ⁠That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Meena on Instagram or via her website. BOOKSHow to Be Curious

SPECIAL THANKSGIVING WEEK DEALS ON VIDEO COURSES: (Perfect Christmas Gift for all Leaders and Team Members) 75% OFF our 2 Most Popular Video Courses (Use Coupon Code CLC75)            Team (and Individual) Communication  Simplified…    $124.25      https://www.clcteam.com/offers/LfCK8r2v  - includes 8 Module Video Series & a 25-page workbook Team Member's (and Individual's) Goals… $49.75  https://www.clcteam.com/offers/e3Y38CH3 - includes 12 concise videos (nearly 2 hours total) and a 40-page workbook   SEASON 10 The Learning Leader Daily Leadership Tips and Discussions Thank you for listening. I'm Paul Grau Jr., the host of this show, and I'm excited about Season 10. This season will focus on “The Learning Leader” and/or as we refer to it here at The CLC Team, “The Expanding Leader. Every episode will primarily focus on the lifelong journey of expanding your knowledge of leadership, and I will try to give you a daily takeaway to put what you learn into action. My goal is that you learn something that you can take immediate action on, and see how powerful expanding your leadership can be. Today I discuss the benefits of being curious in all situations.   Here are links to some books I've mentioned in various episodes. If it's listed, I highly recommend it! BTW, These make great Christmas stocking stuffers for the leaders in your life!!   “How To Win Friends & Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie https://amzn.to/3AJ7q69 “Getting To YES, Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In,” by Roger Fisher & William Ury https://amzn.to/4fptLET “Positive Intelligence: Why only 20% of teams and individuals achieve their true potential and How You Can Achieve Yours”  https://amzn.to/4ekoltz A Great Book on Self Talk: “What to Say When You Talk to Yourself'” by Shad Helmstetter, https://amzn.to/47rO3uu “High Road Leadership: Bringing people together in a world that divides.” By John C, Maxwell, https://amzn.to/4cWxury **To learn more about how Paul can walk you and your team through a 12-week High Road Leadership Mastermind, contact him at Paul@CLCTeam.com and put “High Road Leadership” in the subject block.   MORE Books below.  Have you ever wondered why it's so difficult for a group of leaders to norm or be consistent? Well, it's because every leader is unique and has their own style and way of leading their team. By coming together and forming a bond in your organizations leadership team, you can begin norming better than ever before. I use the DISC assessment with every client and team I work with and have found it to be a real game-changer for the entire team. This is certainly no different when you have a group of leaders together. In order for them to work together in unison, they have to begin by knowing each other very well. That's where the DISC comes in, so I will mix the DISC behavioral styles in throughout this series. I am a DISC Certified Trainer and Consultant and have worked with behavioral styles for over 20 years. I am certified through the John Maxwell Leadership Team and have worked with hundreds of teams. If you are interested in having me work with your team leaders or if you want to purchase a DISC assessments for yourself and your team, please contact me via email at Paul@CLCTeam.com If you want to dive in deeper, here are some great books to read and study about the behavioral styles: “Surrounded by Idiots” by Thomas Erikson https://amzn.to/4gphp0D “Full Spectrum Success: Living and Leading in True Color” by Jacob Adamo https://amzn.to/3zglV0A “The Four Tendencies” by Gretchen Rubin https://amzn.to/4dVCMVB “Wired That Way” by Marita Littauer. https://amzn.to/4dZHXUj “Personality PLUS” by Florence Littauer. https://amzn.to/4d1jQmT   Please listen daily (Mon – Friday) as Paul focuses on not only giving tips about how to be a great leader, but also a leader who is respected, a leader who people want to follow, a leader who can confidently navigate their way through both personal and professional challenges, a leader who is not afraid to share their faith while living it out, a leader who knows his/her purpose and lives to fulfill that purpose every day, and a leader who has no regrets! As always, I value your feedback and comments, especially your perspectives and opinions. Please share them with me by emailing them to Paul@CLCTeam.com  Lots of new stuff to come... please consider subscribing, sharing with a friend, and giving me a review on whatever platform you listen on.  Have a great day and Lead Well! “Run To Your Challenges!”

                                            About Marty Levy Marty is an accomplished Silicon Valley sales executive and a B2B sales best practices thought leader. He has been a tech industry sales and revenue leader for more than 30 years. Marty has operated at the forefront of several paradigm-shifting technology transitions where he pioneered and developed models for success in customer engagements. His experience spans a broad range of tech industry segments including semiconductors, systems, software, and services. Having grown up in Brooklyn, N.Y where he learned at an early age how to be a top tier sales person, he moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to build his professional career in the tech industry. Marty's expertise encompasses direct sales team leadership and the effective utilization of channels and partners to grow and scale revenue.  He has honed his skills working for some of the world's largest companies and by successfully leading sales for several growth and scale-stage businesses. Previously, Marty was chairman of the Sales Leadership Council and on the board of the VP of Sales Forum in Silicon Valley.  During that period, he directed and led discussions among many top sales executives on overcoming challenges in sales and attaining revenue goals. Today, he is a well-known figure in the Arizona startup community where he is a recognized subject matter expert on revenue growth. He has his own consulting and advisory firm, LevelUp Growth Partners, and works with many growth stage startups to develop their go-to-market and sales execution plans. Marty is also active at Arizona State University where he has designed and leads several entrepreneurial programs for students, alumni, and faculty participants.      Episode Notes 05:48 Lesson 1:          Winning and keeping customers is the essential function of a business 06:51 Lesson 2:          Communications excellence is THE key business superpower 08:47 Lesson 3:          Be Curious, Keep Learning. 10:31 Lesson 4:          Embrace Change. “Resistance is Futile”. 13:00 Lesson 5:          Listen to your gut but don't rely on it solely 15:23 Lesson 6:          Your reputation is essential to your success. Be vigilant to maintain it. 18:53 Lesson 7:          Be trustworthy. Earn people's trust. Avoid demanding it. 23:00 Lesson 8:          Listen More; Talk Less 27:58 Lesson 9:          Lead by example. Others will act as you do. 31:52 Lesson 10:        Great individual performance in a team effort is the model for excellence  

Enjoy this episode as we take a look through Dr. Paredes lens as he teaches us about movement patterns and motor control. If you would like to reach out to Dr. Paredes you may at: dante.paredes.do@gmail.com. Please reach to the onmmpodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments or if you would like to be on the podcast. Be Well, Be Curious and Spread Osteopathy!

Emotional Autonomy is about owning your emotions and managing them in a way that strengthens your relationship with yourself without harming others in the process. It's learning to take responsibility for what you feel and working through those emotions in a healthy, constructive way that respects both your well-being and the well-being of those around you. Autonomy involves having the freedom and capacity to act according to one's own principles, values, and interests while taking responsibility for the consequences of those actions. In essence, autonomy is about self-determination, self-direction, and the capacity to shape one's own life and decisions with a sense of personal agency and authenticity. Emotional Autonomy is the practice of understanding your feelings, regulating them, and taking full responsibility for how you respond to them. It's not enough to just “not feel numb”—that's survival mode. Emotional Autonomy means diving into your inner world, understanding what's going on, and learning to navigate your emotions instead of suppressing them or avoiding the discomfort they bring. It's about stopping the blame game. Too often, we expect others to change so we can feel better: “You made me feel this way.” That kind of thinking gives away your power and keeps you stuck. Real growth happens when you own your emotions and choose to work through them, even when it's hard. It means admitting where you might have been wrong and learning how to take responsibility for your emotional well-being. Emotional Immaturity: “You made me feel this way.” “I don't know why I feel this way.” “I'm fine.” (When it's not true.) Emotional Autonomy : “I was curious about my emotions.  I discovered that I feel this way, and that's okay.  I'm going to own this emotion and use my resources to support myself through it.” “What emotions do you often suppress? What's one small step you can take today to acknowledge and own that feeling?” Balancing Vulnerability and Assertiveness  “Balancing vulnerability and strength means integrating both. It's not either or it's both and.”  Think about how truly hard it is to share your dark secrets, you know the ones that only you know about yourself. Now imagine telling someone these things. Seems pretty terrifying doesn't it. That's why I say being vulnerable in a safe environment is one of the strongest things we can do.  Key Points: Be aware of your emotions and why they're arising. Communicate with clarity, staying assertive but not defensive. Build a support network beyond your partner—friends, mentors, groups—to help process emotions and challenges. Practical Steps for Emotional Autonomy : Step 1: Be Curious and Non-Judgmental: “Identify what's happening in your body. Notice physical sensations, emotions, and reactions.” Step 2: Communicate and Explore: “Share your emotions with a trusted support system. Don't bottle them up.” Step 3: Own Your Emotions: “Avoid blaming others. Take responsibility by saying, ‘I feel this way,' instead of ‘You made me feel this way.'” Step 4: Take Action: “Engage in self-care activities and proactive strategies to manage distressing emotions.”

https://www.sherylkline.com/blog/unlocking-bold-potential-with-connie-whiteIn this Fearless Female Leadership Interview, I had the pleasure of connecting with Connie White, Chief People Officer at Altos Labs, to discuss the art and science of unlocking bold potential. Connie's journey, insights, and passion for empowering others offer a roadmap for leaders and emerging professionals alike to tap into their own potential and that of their teams. We explored what it means to “unlock bold potential” and how that journey often starts with small, intentional actions. Connie's stories—from her formative years to her current leadership role—underscore the importance of staying curious, giving and receiving feedback, and taking bold, well-thought-out action.Key Takeaways~ The Value of Curiosity in Unlocking Potential (00:01:17)Connie emphasizes that curiosity is a powerful, often underappreciated factor in both personal and team development. As a leader, being curious about team members and their strengths helps create opportunities for growth. ~ Drawing Inspiration from Early Life Experiences (00:04:21)Connie reflects on how her disciplined upbringing instilled in her a sense of responsibility, resilience, and self-belief. She shared a story from her Little League days when she was asked to play catcher for the All-Stars, a role she hadn't previously trained for. ~ Building Trust Through Honest, Ongoing Feedback (00:12:22)Feedback can feel intimidating, but Connie describes it as a crucial element of professional growth. When leaders offer feedback with care and clear intention, it builds trust, reinforces bonds, and strengthens the team. ~ Taking Bold, Well-Thought-Out Action (00:22:55)Connie has learned that unlocking bold potential often requires making bold, thoughtful decisions. She encourages leaders to trust their intuition and act on it before overthinking leads to inaction.~ Communicate, Care, and Be Curious (00:35:36)To unlock potential on a larger scale, Connie champions the “three C's”: communicate, care, and be curious. Leaders should actively listen, show genuine care, and create space for open conversations that allow team members to express their aspirations and challenges. Connie's approach to leadership is deeply inspiring and highlights that bold potential isn't unlocked overnight. It's nurtured over time through consistent, thoughtful actions and a willingness to step out of comfort zones. Her insights offer valuable guidance for both established and emerging leaders on how to recognize and foster bold potential in themselves and others.If you're on a journey to unlock your bold potential or want to foster it within your team, I'd love to support you. Book a call with me to start the conversation. Let's make bold potential a reality, together.Cheering you on always,Sheryl

Send us a textHey, have you ever heard that saying curiosity killed the cat? You probably have. I know I've heard it since I was a kid and it's a phrase that's at least to me was taken as don't be curious. 

This episode is an audio version of "Ted Talks: Learning the Lasso Way" by Irina Kryzhanovskaya, MD, and Gurpreet Dhaliwal, MD from the June 2024 issue of the Journal of Graduate Medical Education. The article shows how educators used clips from the show Ted Lasso to teach interpersonal competencies to their residents. The authors show how lessons from the show, such as “Be Curious, not Judgmental,” Woman Up,” “Be A Goldfish,” and “You're Just One of Eleven” can teach trainees how to look beyond biases, value diversity, learn from mistakes, and seek support from a team.  

Anne-Laure Le Cunff is a Choose to Be Curious trifecta: researcher, theoretician -- and practitioner. A neuroscientist and deep thinker about the personal and social implications of our curiosity, she conducts tiny experiments to focus closely on how we use our time and energy to best effect. Anne-Laure is the founder of Ness Labs, a collective platform for curious people, where “ambitious knowledge workers come together to achieve their goals without sacrificing their mental health.” Ness Labs offers content, coaching, courses and--perhaps most importantly--a community for learning in public together. I am excited to see how her vibrant and collective study-and-practice culture shapes how we think about curiosity in the years ahead. More about Anne-Laure Le Cunff: https://anne-laure.net Theme music by Sean Balick; “Discovery Harbor” by Cloud Harbor, via Blue Dot Sessions.

Family Pastor SaraBeth Schmidt shares a message titled "Be Curious, Not Judgmental." You can watch the digital service on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Kvw2UBYgqRI If you had questions during the message, text them to 567-246-0807 and we will contact you to discuss your thoughts. You can also join us in person every Sunday where we welcome your questions and discussion. *Ambient music provided by Landon Heeres **Closing Song is Trust In God - Elevation Worship -Lyrics: Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Mitch Wong, Steven Furtick -Copyright: © Brandon Lake Music; Music by Elevation Worship Publishing; A Wong Made Write Publishing; Integrity's Praise! Music **Video Clip is used under the Religious Service Exemption (17 U.S. Code § 110(3))

We talk a lot about questions here on Choose to Be Curious. But talking about questions is one thing, really wresting with them is another. Ken Woodward not only curates questions, he leans into them. Big time. And that has changed his life in ways large and small that are an inspiration to me. I think they will be for you, as well. “Wrestling with the questions has allowed me space for me to work through the emotions, the thoughts, the processing. All of that comes through questioning, doing some journaling, and kind of making my way through that challenge.” ~ Ken Woodward Check out Ken's Curated Questions: https://www.curatedquestions.com Theme music by Sean Balick; “Four Point Path“ by The Bulwark, via Blue Dot Sessions.

In this interview, we return to Canada. Having interviewed Jo Taylor of OTPP last year, this time we sought out one of the most well-known and successful women in private equity, someone who is also proving to be a huge role model for young women pursuing careers in the investment industry.  Suyi Kim, educated at the University of Seoul and then Stanford, explains the attraction PE had for her as she pivoted from consultancy. She discusses sourcing the deals, when they entered and exited Alibaba, the differences in the opportunities in PE investing across continents, and importantly, how they approach China.  She discusses how PE has changed, why it remains a bottom-up process, the potential for high returns, and why it is an attractive business for young people to consider. Finally; she shares her two most important words: “Be Curious”! ​​The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by Schroders and IFM Investors Sign up to our Newsletter | Follow us on LinkedIn | Watch on YouTube

Welcome to 2024! I'm starting off our new year of Creating the Vision with my thoughts on how to cultivate a growth mindset in 2024 and beyond. We often think that a new year has to bring massive changes right off the bat, but that's simply not true. Since I was a kid, I understood the importance of consistent learning as part of growth, and it's something I have taken in my work, business, parenting, and relationships.  We cover five steps towards cultivating a growth mindset, which are embracing challenges, reframing feedback as a positive, valuing effort and persistence, cultivating curiosity, and practicing positive self talk.  For each step, I recommend an action tip, a journaling prompt, and a helpful resource that you can implement starting today – you can choose all of them, or one of them, the power is in your hands. We talk about: [0:00] Intro [2:36] What is one new thing you learned today [3:46] How to cultivate a growth mindset [4:37] #1 Embrace Challenges [6:37] #2 Reframe feedback as a positive [10:17] #3 Value effort and persistence [15:27] #4 Be Curious [18:50] #5 Practice positive self talk Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/ Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/  

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