Podcasts about Difficult People

A highly effective leader finds herself in the middle of a terrible mess, not of her own making. When her coach marvels at her ability to stay calm amidst the chaos, she shares a lesson she learned from her dad.Tools and concepts in this episode:“People are doing their best” embodies acceptance, and acceptance creates better outcomes.Quiet cycles of doubt by:Clarify what exactly are you upset about;Identify what you feel about having those feelings;Decide what action you want to take.Listen to the stories you tell yourself. If you hear villains and victims, are most likely ascribing bad intent. Don't make up stories that create adversaries.In addition to the tools discussed during this episode, Tom also talks about:“Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High.”Conversations with Coaches – Episode #184Executive Coaching Special Interest GroupThe Feeling Word GridThis episode is tagged in three categories in the Podcast Library:Managing YourselfPerception – How You Perceive YourselfSelf-TalkFive episodes to help you command a room:109 - Building Emotional Intelligence246 - Coaching versus Therapy152 - Combating Emotional Hijacks189 - “Don't Take Anything Personally”263 - Leading When Ego at the Top is UncheckedAll our free infographics are in the Essential Tools bin.Your reviews supporting the show help us continue as an ad-free podcast. Let us know how we can support you.Until next month, be well!Thanks from Tom and The Look & Sound of Leadership team. 

 You could deliver a flawless presentation, have the best product, and be on the verge of closing a massive sale, but if a single hostile critic or difficult person starts heckling you and you handle it poorly, your credibility will vanish in seconds. Too many persuaders get completely derailed by a single aggressive comment, and letting the negative energy completely freeze them up.  Whether it's a boardroom bully trying to make themselves look smart or an aggressive negotiator trying to push you into a corner, all eyes are instantly on you to see what you are made of. If you get defensive, turn red, or fire back in anger, your prospect's defensive walls will go straight up, and they will walk. You must understand that dealing with difficult people, critics, or hecklers is never about winning a shouting match; it is about emotional control. At its core, heckling is simply a form of adult teasing designed to bait you into reacting because the person throwing the zinger is desperately seeking attention or trying to mask their own low self-esteem.  As a master persuader, you must learn to classify disruptions into two distinct categories: clueless hecklers who are simply missing social filters (like a crying baby, a ringing cell phone, or someone asking off-the-wall questions), and venom hecklers who are intentionally trying to tear you down to make themselves look superior. By refusing to let difficult prospects get under your skin, you project an unshakeable presence and confidence that commands respect. If you get defensive or argue, you trigger their primitive "lizard brain" threat response. Remember: your audience cannot feel at ease if you don't, and when they see you handle a hostile critic with complete, smiling composure, they will subconsciously align with you and accept your final call to action. Persuade With Power Kurt Mortensen Maximize Your Influence Millionaire Psychology

This week Tom and Julie finally got to see the OFFICIAL Double Threat tattoo from our friend Brian, talk about the new upcoming Woody Allen film, and praise the late great Dolly Parton. Plus they watched clips of a fan saying something strange to Steven Spielberg, Kacey Musgraves unusual new concert set piece, a reporter asking transphobic protestors to name 5 WNBA players, and an old woman who received an inappropriate license plate by mistake.CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:-Guy says something strange to Steven Spielberghttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DXCt-iRvsAS/-Kacey Musgraves debuts new concert set piecehttps://bsky.app/profile/solomonrmissouri.com/post/3mtoo2gkdrc2h-Asking transphobic protestors to name 5 WNBA playershttps://bsky.app/profile/rodger.bsky.social/post/3mtqrkinnx222-Woman receives wrong license plate at the DMVhttps://www.instagram.com/reels/Da07YpISrfZ/Send us back to school clips to doublethreatpod@gmail.com for us to watch on the next episode!Giveaway Info:Our old pal Brian is back with another Patreon membership drive! If you are not, and have not been, a current member of the Double Threat patreon and would like to be, please email mickeyrooneysucks69420@yahoo.com and provide Brian the email address you would like the membership to be associated with, and he will gift you a 1-month $10 tier Patreon membership free of charge!But wait, there's more! As an added bonus to any current members of the Patreon, Brian is giving away 5 copies of the Difficult People Blu-ray signed by Julie Klausner! All you gotta do is email mickeyrooneysucks69420@yahoo.com and tell Brian how long you've been a member of the Patreon, your address, and you might be chosen to receive one of these signed Blu-rays in the mail for free!Patreon is the best way to support Double Threat! Your support keeps the show going and we appreciate it more than we can say. Plus you get weekly bonus episodes, access to monthly livestreams, merch store discounts, and more!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickup your own copy of Difficult People on Blu-ray only at https://julieklausner.fun/Our brand new Double Threat merch is AVAILABLE NOW at https://doublethreatpod.merchtable.comWATCH VIDEO CLIPS OF DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS*Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://discord.com/invite/PrcwsbuaJx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Reddit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/doublethreatfriends/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/doublethreatfriends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEND SUBMISSIONS TO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DoubleThreatPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PAY PIGS ONLYhttps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1Y826FGBNP19R?ref_=wl_shareDOUBLE THREAT IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/double-threat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme song by Mike KrolArtwork by Joe Frontel00:00 Intro06:17 Woody Allen's new movie23:29 Guy says something strange to Steven Spielberg26:41 Nu Metal York City31:03 The Double Threat Patreon Sweepstakes45:36 Dolly Parton49:54 We want your back to school clips!57:14 What's the best Adam Sandler movie?01:03:35 Kacey Musgraves debuts new concert set piece01:05:59 Asking transphobic protestors to name 5 WNBA players 01:20:16 Woman receives wrong license plate at the DMV 01:33:47 OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trevor Teel continues his study of 2 Timothy, looking at the different threats the church faces. 

This week Tom and Julie let the conversation begin and it went into some slick, neat and raw stuff we weren't expecting! Plus we watched clips of Marco Rubio revealing what his favorite song is, a friendly reminder from one of our new favorite people on the internet, a Today Show guest erupting on Kathie Lee & Hoda, and we revisited the classic clip of Garth Brooks announcing he's joining Facebook.CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:-Garth Brooks first Facebook Posthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyGG0VMldg0-Marco Rubio reveals his favorite song and claims to not own a car stereohttps://www.instagram.com/reels/Db6-N7YOuKh/-A friendly reminderhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/Db6Qz-QP-lF/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==-Today Show guest erupts on Kathie Lee & Hodahttps://www.instagram.com/reels/DbMUPkMhTap/Don't miss the livestream this month on Wednesday 8/26 at 8pm ET (5pm PT) only at https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon is the best way to support Double Threat! Your support keeps the show going and we appreciate it more than we can say. Plus you get weekly bonus episodes, access to monthly livestreams, merch store discounts, and more!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickup your own copy of Difficult People on Blu-ray only at https://julieklausner.fun/Our brand new Double Threat merch is AVAILABLE NOW at https://doublethreatpod.merchtable.comWATCH VIDEO CLIPS OF DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS*Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://discord.com/invite/PrcwsbuaJx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Reddit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/doublethreatfriends/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/doublethreatfriends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEND SUBMISSIONS TO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DoubleThreatPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PAY PIGS ONLYhttps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1Y826FGBNP19R?ref_=wl_shareDOUBLE THREAT IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/double-threat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme song by Mike KrolArtwork by Joe Frontel00:00 Intro04:14 The Man cave28:32 Tom Six33:13 Marco Rubio58:27 A friendly reminder...01:13:33 Today Show guest erupts on Kathie Lee & Hoda01:18:48 OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What's the right way to wake up?In this reflection on Psalm 5, John Ortberg continues the daily rhythm begun in Psalm 4.Evening is the time of peace. Morning is the time of hope.And don't worry: you don't have to become a morning person.John explores how Psalm 5 gives us a practical way to begin an ordinary day with God, even when we wake up carrying heavy burdens, difficult circumstances, or unanswered questions.Drawing from the ancient Christian invitation Sursum corda, “Lift up your hearts,” and the wisdom of Francis de Sales, John invites us to preview the coming day with God.What meetings are ahead?Who will you encounter?Where might you be tempted?Where might you have an opportunity to serve or encourage someone?Bring your actual day to God.Then wait expectantly.Maybe we shouldn't call the thing that wakes us an “alarm clock” at all.As John puts it, perhaps we need a resurrection clock.God has given you another day. This one will never come again.In this episode:Psalm 5 as a morning prayerThe rhythm of Psalms 3, 4, and 5Why you don't have to be a morning personWaking up with God when life feels heavySursum corda: Lift up your heartsWhy waking shouldn't begin with alarmFrancis de Sales on morning prayerPreviewing your day with GodPreparing for difficult interactionsLooking for opportunities to serveWhy morning is the time of hopeThe “resurrection clock”Living this day surrounded by God's careScriptures: Psalm 3:5 • Psalm 4 • Psalm 5 • Proverbs 27:14 • Psalm 118:24#Psalm5 #JohnOrtberg #MorningPrayer #Psalms #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #MorningRoutine #Hope

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This week Tom and Julie are in the same room!! WHAT?! Julie traveled all the way from New York to LA to join Tom in watching clips of a new nude dining experience in Florida, Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland's luncheon party in 1939, a creepy 70s Faygo commercial, the 1980s Pumper commercial, and try Donut Hut for the first time! CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:-Nude dining experience opens in Floridahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqwe1-theEU-1939 Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland throw luncheon partyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYctVEAGowQ-Faygo Remembershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQqyDj7RX6Y-The Pumperhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhyqUFmT_s0-Applause featuring Bonnie Franklin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89DzMDC6gwsPatreon is the best way to support Double Threat! Your support keeps the show going and we appreciate it more than we can say. Plus you get weekly bonus episodes, access to monthly livestreams, merch store discounts, and more!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickup your own copy of Difficult People on Blu-ray only at https://julieklausner.fun/Our brand new Double Threat merch is AVAILABLE NOW at https://doublethreatpod.merchtable.comWATCH VIDEO CLIPS OF DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS*Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://discord.com/invite/PrcwsbuaJx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Reddit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/doublethreatfriends/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/doublethreatfriends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEND SUBMISSIONS TO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DoubleThreatPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PAY PIGS ONLYhttps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1Y826FGBNP19R?ref_=wl_shareDOUBLE THREAT IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/double-threat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme song by Mike KrolArtwork by Joe Frontel00:00 Intro00:47 Julie in LA 12:31 Disneyland16:01 Nude dining experience opens in Florida39:28 Mickey Rooney & Judy Garland throw luncheon party43:43 Faygo Remembers50:56 The Pumper01:05:54 OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This week Tom and Julie put their minds and stomachs to the test as they watch RFK Jr. admit he will "literally eat anything", and check out a snippet of his new cooking show "The Real Food Show!". Plus they talk about what are the best and worst karaoke songs, and watch a clip of Johnny Depp surprising Comic Con fans as Ebenezer Scrooge.CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:-Shout out to Shelby for the awesome photos! Follow them at https://www.instagram.com/classicshelb/-RFK Jr admits he will "literally eat anything"https://x.com/HQNewsNow/status/2084288464615305502?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2084288464615305502%7Ctwgr%5E41e4e8d16e3d5ca04de7400d3baab0115c0898e5%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffpost.com%2Fentry%2Frfk-jr-literally-eat-anything-gag-reflex_n_6a71ba15e4b02974827b0567-The Real Food Show!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWBP4REwZeY-Johnny Depp surprises fans as Ebenezer Scrooge at Comic-Conhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-dj55XFyCo-Cookie Monster sings "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" (we didn't watch this, but talked a lot about it)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxPntA31E0UPatreon is the best way to support Double Threat! Your support keeps the show going and we appreciate it more than we can say. Plus you get weekly bonus episodes, access to monthly livestreams, merch store discounts, and more!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickup your own copy of Difficult People on Blu-ray only at https://julieklausner.fun/Our brand new Double Threat merch is AVAILABLE NOW at https://doublethreatpod.merchtable.comWATCH VIDEO CLIPS OF DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS*Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://discord.com/invite/PrcwsbuaJx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Reddit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/doublethreatfriends/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/doublethreatfriends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEND SUBMISSIONS TO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DoubleThreatPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PAY PIGS ONLYhttps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1Y826FGBNP19R?ref_=wl_shareDOUBLE THREAT IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/double-threat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme song by Mike KrolArtwork by Joe Frontel00:00 Intro06:17 Gift from Shelby14:26 What's the best karaoke song?30:35 RFK Jr admits he will "literally eat anything"01:04:09 Ebenezer01:19:45 OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever replayed a conversation in your head for hours... wishing you had said something differently? Or found yourself shutting down, getting defensive, people-pleasing, or saying something you instantly regretted?    What if the problem isn't your communication skills?  What if it's your nervous system?    In this fascinating conversation, I sit down with Dr. Jeremy Pollack, psychologist, neuroscience-based conflict resolution expert, and author of Wired for Peace, to unpack why difficult conversations feel so overwhelming, how your brain responds to conflict, and the practical neuroscience-backed tools that can help you stay calm under pressure.    Whether you're navigating challenging relationships, family dynamics, workplace conflict, leadership, parenting, or simply want healthier communication, this episode will completely change the way you think about stressful conversations and difficult people.    You'll walk away understanding why conflict isn't simply a communication problem, how to regulate your nervous system before reacting, and how to build stronger, more trusting relationships without abandoning yourself in the process.   RESOURCES MENTIONED:    {End of Summer Applications are Open} Exclusive 2-Month Private Customized Business Coaching Program: APPLY HERE (both established and new entrepreneurs use the same application) *serious applicants only     Inside The ProjectME Posse, we're diving into my brand-new Gift of Gab series, where I teach my proven communication and conversion strategies step by step >> JOIN HERE    My Gift to You! Your Quantum Walk guided meditation series + Fire Horse Identity Journal HERE     CONNECT WITH TIFF:  Tiffany on Instagram @projectme_with_tiffany   Tiffany on TikTok @projectme_with_tiffany  Tiffany on YouTube: ProjectME TV  Tiffany's FREE Email Community: JOIN HERE > The Secret Posse Digest    Connect with Dr. Jeremy Pollack:  Website   Instagram   Book:
Wired for Peace: Using 7 Neuroscience-Based Principles to Resolve Conflicts    In this episode, we discuss:  • Why your nervous system—not your communication skills—is often the real reason conversations break down.  • The surprising neuroscience behind why you shut down, become defensive, people-please, or emotionally react during conflict.  • A simple brain-based technique to calm your nervous system before difficult conversations.  • How to stop taking other people's reactions so personally.  • Why conflict can actually become one of the greatest opportunities for deeper trust and stronger relationships.  • Practical tools for navigating stressful conversations at work, at home, with family members, partners, clients, and colleagues.  • The biggest mistakes people make when trying to resolve conflict—and what to do instead.  • How understanding your brain can help you communicate with more confidence, clarity, and emotional resilience.    If you've ever searched for how to deal with difficult people, stay calm during conflict, improve communication, regulate your nervous system, stop people-pleasing, or create healthier relationships, this conversation is packed with practical tools you'll use immediately. 

A Senate committee on Aug. 6 voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, in contempt of Congress. The full Senate could consider the matter before making a referral to prosecutors, but Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has said that might result in a negative vote.U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday called Iranian negotiators "extraordinarily difficult people" and said any nuclear deal would take time.Speaking to Fox News, Vance acknowledged American frustration with the stop-start nature of diplomatic progress but said Iran's "fractured system" includes both those wanting peace and "crazy radicals who want the war to continue."

Some people, relatives included, make your life difficult. Why not just cut them off? They may be toxic or they may just take a lot of effort. Your life might be easier without them. So, act as if they moved to another state and have no contact. Or maybe there is another way...Send us Fan MailSupport the showBe Encouraged podcast is practical, in the moment, thoughtful encouragement. 

Someone else's attitude can affect you before you even realize it. In this episode, Pastor Mark Q shares how to recognize when you are carrying someone else's emotions, stay connected without matching their intensity, and know when a bad moment has become a pattern that needs to be addressed. In this episode: Recognizing when someone else's attitude is changing yours Staying calm without becoming cold or disconnected Caring about what someone feels without carrying it Knowing when an attitude needs to be addressed You may not control the attitude someone brings into the room, but you get to decide what you bring back. Recommended Resources Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler Practical tools for staying calm, communicating clearly and handling difficult conversations when emotions are high. Switch by Chip Heath and Dan Heath A helpful look at why change is difficult and how to help people move forward when emotions, habits and resistance get in the way.

Welcome to today's Guided Prayer, where we invite you to find a quiet space to still your mind and body.  Guided Prayers are a daily 5–10 minute, intentionally created moment to slow down and meet with God—through scripture, reflection, and honest prayer.It's not a program you attend.It's a pathway you practice.A guided space where people can stop, breathe, and connect with Jesus—every single day.

This week Tom and Julie break the news of ProPublica's investigation into the financials of Nick Adams charity to our old pal, and Nick Adams aficionado, Brett Boham! Plus they talk about Betty Grable, creepy crawls, and come up with a simple jingle to remember Steven Spielberg movie titles.CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:-Nick Adams FLAG Investigationhttps://www.propublica.org/article/trump-nick-adams-state-flag-charity-civics-state-department-FLAG 10th Anniversary Videohttps://x.com/NickAdamsinUSA/status/2082653300734718025?s=20Check out Brett's new show MOVIE DOG at https://www.youtube.com/@MovieDogShowPatreon is the best way to support Double Threat! Your support keeps the show going and we appreciate it more than we can say. Plus you get weekly bonus episodes, access to monthly livestreams, merch store discounts, and more!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickup your own copy of Difficult People on Blu-ray only at https://julieklausner.fun/Our brand new Double Threat merch is AVAILABLE NOW at https://doublethreatpod.merchtable.comWATCH VIDEO CLIPS OF DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS*Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://discord.com/invite/PrcwsbuaJx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Reddit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/doublethreatfriends/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/doublethreatfriends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEND SUBMISSIONS TO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DoubleThreatPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PAY PIGS ONLYhttps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1Y826FGBNP19R?ref_=wl_shareDOUBLE THREAT IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/double-threat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme song by Mike KrolArtwork by Joe Frontel00:00 Intro05:29 Betty Grable 10:0015:14 Creepy crawl 15:0022:41 A.I.E.T.B.F.G. 25:0025:33 Nick Adams Is In BIG Trouble (feat. Brett Boham)01:13:08 Catching up with Brett01:27:21 OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Tom and Julie want to take you on a Podyssey as they watch clips of 17 time World Series of Poker winner Phil Hellmuth eating food in a strange way, 3 dudes sneaking in to the see The Odyssey using a Trojan Horse, and Becky Hammon taking a tumble courtside. Plus they talk all about LeBron getting traded to the 76ers, and plan Carson's wedding.Don't miss the livestream this month on Wednesday 7/29 at 8pm ET (5pm PT) only at https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:-17 time World Series of Poker winner Phil Hellmuth eats in a strange wayhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ6GlrzMsOa/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z0eUP4wSuQhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/eM8ySTUEPUE-Becky Hammon takes a tumble courtsidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@espnw/video/7665542025957084430-How to sneak in to see The Odysseyhttps://bsky.app/profile/mewefree.bsky.social/post/3mqzc5zlgu224Patreon is the best way to support Double Threat! Your support keeps the show going and we appreciate it more than we can say. Plus you get weekly bonus episodes, access to monthly livestreams, merch store discounts, and more!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickup your own copy of Difficult People on Blu-ray only at https://julieklausner.fun/Our brand new Double Threat merch is AVAILABLE NOW at https://doublethreatpod.merchtable.comWATCH VIDEO CLIPS OF DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS*Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://discord.com/invite/PrcwsbuaJx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Reddit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/doublethreatfriends/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/doublethreatfriends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEND SUBMISSIONS TO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DoubleThreatPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PAY PIGS ONLYhttps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1Y826FGBNP19R?ref_=wl_shareDOUBLE THREAT IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/double-threat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme song by Mike KrolArtwork by Joe Frontel00:00 Intro04:24 The Odyssey06:39 South Park16:44 LeBron traded to the 76ers29:45 Carson's wedding39:55 Becky Hammon takes a tumble41:25 Phil Hellmuth eats in a strange way58:50 How to sneak in to see The Odyssey01:14:05 OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you respond when someone hurts, betrays, disrespects, or refuses to forgive you? The answer is rarely simple, but Pastor Rich reminds us that these are gospel questions—moments that reveal how deeply the grace of Jesus is shaping the way we live. In the final week of Transformed, Rich teaches from Romans 12:14-21 and calls us to bless instead of curse, pursue peace where possible, release revenge, and overcome evil with good. None of that means denying the harm or remaining in an unsafe situation. Instead, Rich shows how wise boundaries and tangible acts of goodness can keep hurt from having the final word through us. Speaker: Rich Greene Series: Transformed Week: 5 of 5 Date: July 26, 2026 Scripture: Romans 12:14-21   Connect with us: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Learn more about LIFEchurch: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

This week Tom and Julie realize they might actually be fans of Curtis Sliwa after his bizarre rant on TMZ following Taylor Swifts wedding. Plus they watch clips of the new animatronics at Stew Leonard's, the greatest Murder She Wrote promo of all time, a 10-10-220 commercial starring Christopher Llyod, and invent A24 for Dogs!CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:-Curtis Sliwa Blasts Taylor Swift for Madison Square Garden Weddinghttps://x.com/TMZ/status/2075022854811185259/video/1-There's a new milk happening at Stew'shttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DaL_zUpFB2j/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==-Murder She Wrote Will Be Back After Baseballhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckR0gTfDT4s-10-10-220 with Christopher Llyodhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DXz86mUyoo1/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==-Carrot Top 1-800-COLLECThttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDA0ib1DtP0Patreon is the best way to support Double Threat! Your support keeps the show going and we appreciate it more than we can say. Plus you get weekly bonus episodes, access to monthly livestreams, merch store discounts, and more!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pickup your own copy of Difficult People on Blu-ray only at https://julieklausner.fun/Our brand new Double Threat merch is AVAILABLE NOW at https://doublethreatpod.merchtable.comWATCH VIDEO CLIPS OF DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS*Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://discord.com/invite/PrcwsbuaJx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Reddit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/doublethreatfriends/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/doublethreatfriends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEND SUBMISSIONS TO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DoubleThreatPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PAY PIGS ONLYhttps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1Y826FGBNP19R?ref_=wl_shareDOUBLE THREAT IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/double-threat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme song by Mike KrolArtwork by Joe Frontel00:00 Intro06:50 A24 for dogs25:26 Julie went to a WNBA game32:39 Curtis Sliwa Blasts Taylor Swift for MSG Wedding01:07:59 Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America01:17:29 There's a new milk happening at Stew's01:26:29 Murder She Wrote Will Be Back After Baseball01:29:02 10-10-220 with Christopher Llyod 1:20:0001:31:37 Carrot Top 1-800-COLLECT01:36:50 OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Loving difficult people is one thing in theory. It is another thing in real life. In Week 3 of Transformed, Pastor Chris teaches from Romans 12 and invites us to move beyond performative love into the genuine love Jesus has shown us. This message explores empathy, prayer, blessing, doing good, and forgiveness—not as ways to deny pain, but as ways to let God transform our hearts. If you are carrying offense, struggling with bitterness, or wondering how to respond to someone who has hurt you, this message offers guidance and practical next step.   Speaker: Chris Cary Series: Transformed Week: 3 Date: July 12, 2026 Scripture referenced: Romans 12:9-10, Romans 12:20-21, John 13, Luke 23:34   Connect with us: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Learn more about LIFEchurch: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

We talk about how to love difficult people without losing who we are, and why biblical love includes wisdom and boundaries. We unpack the difference between helping and rescuing so we can protect our peace and still show up with real joy. • love often gets confused with always saying yes • the difference between carrying a burden and carrying someone's load (Galatians 6:2–5) • encouraging people without rescuing them • allowing growth through choices and consequences • Jesus as a model for solitude and healthy boundaries (Mark 1:35–38) • loving everyone while trusting wisely • how boundaries prevent enabling, resentment, and burnout • forgiveness as release without automatic reconciliation or restored trust • asking whether our yes comes from God or guilt Think about this week: am I saying yes because God is leading me or because I feel guilty? Look forward to seeing you right here next time on Soulfin. https://aarondegler.com/

Plus: the four questions the Buddha said you should ask before you speak, the truth about gossip, and what to do when compassion and honesty pull in opposite directions. Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness & lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture fifty years ago.  In this episode we talk about: What the Buddha actually said about how to talk to people, and why almost none of us were ever taught it  The four questions to ask yourself before you open your mouth  Whether white lies are ever okay  The difference between being kind and being nice  Is it ever okay to gossip?  Why shame is the enemy of change, and what "right" in right speech actually means  How to remember any of this when you're mid-conversation with a difficult person Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Rosetta Stone – Get 20% off your Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you sign up today. Visit rosettastone.com/happier  Square –   Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happier #squarepod Leesa — Go to leesa.com for 25% off select mattresses, plus get an extra $50 off with promo code HAPPIER. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code HAPPIER at https://www.oneskin.co/HAPPIER  #oneskinpod  

If you have difficult people in your life, you want them to change. Watch this video to find out what you can do to maximize that possibility.   Karla Downing's passion is to see individuals, marriages, and families set free from dysfunction, scriptural misunderstanding, and emotional pain personally and relationally. Her Christian relationship advice includes messages, books, and classes that provide practical solutions grounded in biblical truths, bringing balance and clarity to life and relationship issues. She also desires to equip ministry leaders and counselors to reach out more effectively to those struggling with difficult relationships, including abuse.    Website: https://www.changemyrelationship.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMyRelationship YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changemyrelationship Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Dd8LKAwT3zo  

What stops talented leaders from truly hearing honest feedback? This episode tackles that question head-on, drawing from both leading research and lived experience. While most articles, books, and workshops focus on how to give feedback, this discussion targets how to receive it. I explore why so many feedback conversations break down and how leaders can do better.Core themes include the impact of our gut reactions to critical feedback, how quickly we discount advice based on source or style, and why challenges to our identity produce the fiercest resistance. Listeners will be guided through practical, evidence-informed strategies to become better feedback recipients, creating environments where candid conversations thrive.This episode offers a refreshing, evidence-based approach for anyone committed to their own growth and eager to lead with greater effectiveness and humility.What You'll Learn- The roots of our genuine hesitation surrounding feedback conversations.- How our reactions can prevent or derail future feedback.- Although not all feedback will be delivered perfectly, you can still find value.- Don't let your relationship with the feedback-giver cloud your judgment- Feedback stings most when it challenges our identity. Podcast Timestamps(00:02) – Setting the Stagek(01:12) – The Personal Challenge of Receiving Feedback(05:17) – Truth Triggers: Dismissing Feedback Based on Tone and Delivery(08:38) – Beware of Absolutes(10:18) – Source Triggers: Who Delivers the Feedback(12:41) – Difficult Feedback from Difficult People(13:52) – Identity Triggers: When Feedback Challenges Self-Image(17:17) – Personal Reflection: My Own Struggle with Feedback that Challenged My Identity(20:01) - Strategies for Curiosity and Constructive Engagement(23:40) - Bringing it Together: Commitment to Feedback ReceptionKEYWORDSPositive Leadership, Feedback, Receiving Feedback, Giving Feedback, Leadership Growth, Psychological Safety, Critical Feedback, Defensiveness, Feedback Triggers, Doug Stone, Sheila Heen, Zenger Folkman, 360 feedback, Radical Candor, Feedback Accuracy, Feedback Source, Identity and Feedback, Evidence-Based Leadership, Coaching, Blind Spots, Core Values, Curiosity, CEO SuccessSource: Why (Senior) Leaders Struggle to Get Feedback and How to Change That - Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden | Podcast on Spotifyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/why-senior-leaders-struggle-to-get-feedback-and-how/id1634491338?i=1000764642523

Newsweek's H. Alan Scott sits down with Julie Klausner to talk New York's chaotic summer, the meaning of "cool" across generations and why Hulu's Difficult People is finally getting a physical release on Blu-ray. They dig into chosen family on screen, from The Golden Girls to Will & Grace, and how friendship, not romance, has always been Julie's favorite story to tell. Julie reflects on the show's legacy, the shift from peak TV to algorithm-driven content and why she still believes in creating for its own sake. As she puts it, "my obligation as an artist" is "to make things and connect with people." Subscribe to the For the Culture newsletter: https://for-the-culture.beehiiv.com Follow @HAlanScott: https://linktr.ee/halanscott See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our guest is Julie Klausner! Andy speaks with Julie about Difficult People, Bound (1996), coffee, dogs, painting, Micky Dolenz, and more. Order Difficult People: The Complete Series on Blu-ray via julieklausner.fun. On Rachel's Chart Chat, Rachel from Des Moines tries to be a roll and not to rock. Follow Rachel on Last.fm here.

Jason took in the "Call Her Daddy" episode with broadcasting icon Katie Couric and she's not holding back on the dish. Colleen watched the first episode of Season 5 of "The Bear" -- it's the last season and does it set up for a good finale? Plus, Holly recommends "Chris Fleming: Live at The Palace" and the Hulu series "Difficult People" if you looking for some good laughs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Colleen observed men talking about sports, specifically the Naz Reid trade. we warm up for this morning's WTF: Pop Culture Pride edition, and Jason shares his heart-filling friend reunion. Plus, the Aldi Blind Box promotion didn't go as planned, so they're doing it one more time to make good. And the "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" Cinemark drink cup is an interesting design choice...What is the 100 year baby name rule? Will we ever see another baby Gary?! Colleen tells us about celebrities haunted by other celebrities, we play SMUSH!, and James Bond could have gone to Disney?!SCREEN QUEENS: Katic Couric on "Call Her Daddy," Season 5 of "The Bear" dropped, and don't sleep on "Difficult People." Plus, it's WEEKLY TRIVIA FACE-OFF: Pop culture Pride! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen to today's podcast... Make it a point to never regret. Regret is an appalling waste of energy. It is only good for wallowing in. Regretful Situations and Difficult People. These can play on our minds and lead us to becoming angry, frustrated, hurt, guilt-ridden or even embarrassed. Moving past these situations can be difficult. Your logical mind wants to work it out so that it doesn't happen again. You focus on the “what if's” and “if only's”. You replay the situation over and over. Letting go feels like we are admitting that we were wrong in some way. Holding on to pain doesn't fix anything. Replaying the past over and over again, doesn't change it, and wishing things were different, doesn't make it so. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency! Here are today's Tips For Building Resiliency and Celebrating Let It Go Day: Identify those situations or people that pushed your ‘buttons' Try to look at the situation or person without judgement. What lesson can you learn, and appreciate that you have learned that lesson Recognize the emotions behind these situations and then do something to relieve the tension. Try deep breathing, a hobby or exercise Positive self-talk. Reaffirm that you are doing the best that you can and that letting go is not 'wrong' Finally, rely on your positive supports to keep the situation in perspective Remember, If you like today's wellness tips, let me know. You can leave me a review on amazon or through your #alexa app. Looking for resources to build your healthy workplace? Check out my top 10 tips under Resources and Courses at worksmartlivesmart.com #mentalhealth #hr

What does it look like to live, in our relationships with others, in light of the gospel? What sort of life is appropriate to the calling we have recieved?I. What does Paul assume in verses one and two? II. What does he specifically urge in verses one and two? III. And how are we supposed to do that?  

Pastor Greg Fritz - Dealing with Difficult People

Pastor Greg Fritz - Dealing with Difficult People

Let's face it… we ALL have them. What am I talking about? Difficult People. Wouldn't […]

In today's episode, a former secret service agent shares exactly how to read body language, handle difficult people, and know when someone is lying. You'll also learn psychological tricks to spot manipulation, master your emotions, gain respect, and get what you want without being pulled into other people's drama. Today, Mel is bringing back one of the most tactical and empowering conversations ever on The Mel Robbins Podcast, with a brand new introduction and new insights for right now. Her guest is Evy Poumpouras, a former secret service agent who has protected 5 former U.S presidents.  She is a “human lie detector” who has been specially trained in the art of lie detection, human behavior, and cognitive influence.  And today, she is giving you a masterclass of all of her best secrets from over 3 decades of training and experience. Evy's extensive and decorated career includes operating undercover, complex criminal investigations, and working as an interrogator for the Secret Service's elite polygraph unit. And in this special episode, she's here to arm you with information, tools, and strategies so you can read people more clearly, communicate with confidence, and know what to do next. In this episode, you'll learn: -How to read someone in the first few minutes -How to stay in control when someone is trying to bait you -The body language cue that shows someone wants out of a conversation -Why eye contact is not the lie detector people think it is -How to spot when someone's words and actions don't match -How to stay grounded when someone is trying to pull you into their chaos -Why the most manipulative people in your life may be the ones closest to you People are always showing you who they are. This episode teaches you how to stop missing it. For more resources related to today's episode, click here for the podcast episode page.    If you liked the episode, check out this one next: Communicate with Confidence: The Blueprint for Mastering Every Conversation Connect with Mel:     Order Mel's new product, Pure Genius Protein Get Mel's newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration. Get Mel's #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram  The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok  Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the wildest episode of the Jungle SquadCast yet! Join Ape Loso and Mister Rad as they dive deep into the music scene, relationship dynamics, and unfiltered stories with special guests Mercedes Ortiz and Rita Mita. This is episode 142 and we are keeping it raw and real for the adult audience. In this session, we explore the hustle behind the music and the personal journeys that drive creativity. From Mercedes Ortiz using heartbreak as a catalyst for her rising R&B career to Rita Mita's brave fresh start in Connecticut, we cover the authentic stories behind the artists. We get into the nitty-gritty of modern dating, debating whether men or women are more vengeful and uncovering the truth behind the fear of commitment. The conversation takes a turn into the world of adulting, where we discuss everything from the best grocery shopping strategies to life-changing home hacks like towel warmers. Later in the episode, Daquan joins the booth to discuss the New Haven scene, arcade tournaments, and the hilarious story of how a professional studio session led to his long-term relationship with Rita. We also break down the latest pop culture news, including the Blueface boxing match, Papoose's shots at 50 Cent, and Jack Harlow's experimental new album. Make sure to stick around until the end for our drop a finger relationship challenge to see which guests are the most toxic! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered content from the Jungle Squad. Chapters 0:00 Intro and Adult Audience Disclaimer 2:15 Welcome to Episode 142 5:00 Introducing Mercedes Ortiz and Rita Mita 8:30 Music Origins and Breakup Motivation 12:45 Creative Processes and Music Videos 16:20 Who is More Vengeful Men or Women 21:00 The Truth About Rebounds and Exes 25:30 CT Artist Collaborations and Networking 30:15 Rita's Journey from Rhode Island to CT 35:00 Escaping a Toxic Relationship 40:20 Situationships vs Commitment Fears 45:45 Traditional Gender Roles in 2024 51:15 Adulting Favorites and Grocery Shopping Hacks 56:30 The Importance of Towel Warmers 1:02:00 High School Throwbacks and Backflips 1:08:15 Career Ambition vs Relationship Priority 1:14:30 Balancing Business and Personal Life 1:20:00 Rita's Nail Tech Journey 1:25:40 Daquan Joins the Squad 1:31:00 Arcade Tournaments and New Haven Events 1:36:20 Dealing with Difficult People at Events 1:42:00 The Studio Love Story How Daquan and Rita Met 1:48:15 Blueface vs Chiwoo Boxing Breakdown 1:51:30 Jack Harlow's New Album and AI in Music 1:53:45 Drop a Finger Relationship Game 1:55:21 Outro and Final Thoughts Subscribe to the channel and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!

Let's face it… we ALL have them. What am I talking about? Difficult People. Wouldn't […]

05.24.2026 | Mark 5:1–20 | Rev. Michael Quillen

Barry Meguiar and Brad Dacus share how everyday believers can boldly share Jesus in workplaces, schools, and daily life. This encouraging conversation tackles fear, imperfect faith, loving others well, and trusting God to use ordinary people to move others closer to Christ every single day. Be inspired to start now. Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more! Learn more about Barry at IgniteAmerica.com Get your copy of Barry’s book Ignite Your Life: Defeat Fear with Effortless Faith at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and other online booksellers. Learn more about: -        Why obedience matters when sharing the Gospel-        How we can work God into any conversation-        Why 80% of Americans are looking for God-        When we can use humor to share God’s message-        How the Holy Spirit gives us a voiceCheck out Why Share? on IgniteAmerica.com to learn why it is important for every believer to share their faith. Then visit First Steps which provides practical ways to get started in your faith-sharing journey. Sign up to receive emails that will bring you solid faith-sharing tips and powerful inspiration.(00:00) Your Testimony Is Not About Having Arrived(01:09) What Pacific Justice Institute Does(03:27) Sharing Faith Beyond the Church Setting(05:28) Thoughtful Conversations With Attorneys and Skeptics(07:04) The Difference Between Love and Affirmation(10:02) Loving God and Talking About Him Naturally(13:32) Praying for Difficult People(16:08) Evangelism Is Not a Sales Pitch(17:43) John 15 and Abiding in Christ(20:10) A Prison Testimony 17 Years Later(23:40) More Everyday Opportunities to Share Faith(26:48) Living for God’s Purpose, Not Our Own    

THE ART OF SHOWING UP | FOR DIFFICULT PEOPLE JEREMIAH CURRAN | MAY 24, 2026 Support the showVisit our Online Campus at Online.timberlakechurch.com, which is live Sundays 9, 10:15, & 11:30am.-If you would like to partner with Timberlake and want to support our mission to spread the love of Jesus to the world, please visit https://www.timberlakechurch.com/giveonline to set up a one-time or recurring gift. You can also text “Timberlake" to 77977.-  | IOS app link |  | Android app link |

We've all had things said about us that just aren't true! Maybe it was a post on social media, or someone talking behind your back at work. But how do we handle it when people are spreading these lies or starting rumors? We can learn a thing or two by turning to Third John! That's where we're headed on a Daily Walk as pastor John Randall presents part two of, “Dealing with Difficult People.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29?v=20251111

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Burned out at work? Get clarity on your next step with the Get Clear Career Assessment.   In this episode, Ken sits down with psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Henry Cloud. Learn why you don't need confidence before you act, how to face fear in small steps so it stops controlling your life, and how to handle difficult people with clarity and conviction.   Connect With Our Sponsors: Head to Avocado Green Mattress today for $50 off adult mattresses with code FRONTROWSEAT. Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first six months. Quo: no missed calls, no missed customers.    Explore More From Ramsey Network:

Send me a messageMost of what hurts us… isn't what people say.It's what we believe about it.In this video, you'll discover a deeper truth — one that goes beyond “handling criticism” or “staying positive.”A truth that changes how you experience every interaction.Because when you truly see what you are…there is nothing to defend, nothing to protect, and nothing that can be attacked.And from that place…peace is no longer something you try to maintain.It's simply what remains.Please enjoy other episodes where I share meditation techniques, tips and spiritual lessons from around the world for peaceful and stress-free living. Remember to subscribe to stay up-to-date.For the days when life feels like too much, these 4 free books are for you. Get the free 4-books bundleIf my words have ever touched your heart or helped you through a hard moment, I'd be deeply grateful for your support in keeping this podcast alive. Support the PodcastAnd if you'd like to explore these ideas in greater depth, you can find all of my books here.

Ryan Leak spent the last day of his twenties at a speaking event where a woman told him his documentary had pulled a young man off the floor of a crack house and back into life, and that single moment changed how he decided to spend the next decade of his career. What makes this conversation surprising is how openly Ryan admits he is still working through his own lies, like the belief that the only value he brings to the world is what people see on a stage or a screen. He talks directly to anyone who has ever burned energy on relationships that were never really friendships, anyone who has reacted to a difficult person and become someone they did not recognize in the process, and anyone who keeps saying yes when everything inside them is asking them to pause. Ryan lays out a practical case for why becoming proactive instead of reactive is the only real solution to handling difficult people, and why the most generous thing you can give someone is not money but a path to make their own. The episode closes with a question every listener deserves to sit with: if you stayed on the exact same path for another decade, would you look back knowing you truly went for it, or would you realize you were playing it safe inside something that felt comfortable? The Greatness Playbook: The Self-Trust Edition Ryan's Website Ryan's books: How to Work with Complicated People: Strategies for Effective Collaboration with (Nearly) Anyone How to Work with Complicated People: A Survival Guide Leveling Up: 12 Questions to Elevate Your Personal and Professional Development UnOffendable Chasing Failure: How Falling Short Sets You Up for Success In this episode you will: Discover why reacting to difficult people is the one habit guaranteed to turn you into someone you do not want to be, and what to do instead Learn how to identify the difference between a good opportunity and the right one, using a simple prayer practice that cuts through the noise Uncover the lies you have been telling yourself about your potential and why the story that starts with "I can't" is the one costing you the most Recognize which relationships in your life are real friendships and which ones are draining you with the illusion of closeness Understand why generosity at its highest level has nothing to do with money and everything to do with putting people in a position to grow For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1920 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you'll love: Lewis Howes Solo [STOP Letting People Walk All Over You] Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts Tabitha Brown Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What do you do when someone at work clearly doesn't like you — and you need their help anyway? In this episode, I'm sharing one of the most unexpectedly powerful stories from the Outrageous Workplace Stories series, and this time I'm the difficult person in the room. If you've ever been stonewalled by a coworker, or found yourself on the receiving end of someone's cold shoulder with no idea how to break through, this episode is going to give you a completely different approach. Tune in to hear what this woman did that I still haven't forgotten — and why it worked when nothing else would have. Get full show notes and more information here: https://nataliefisher.ca/ep286

Practical strategies for navigating difficult relationships and building new connections.   Shankar Vedantam is host of the Hidden Brain podcast and radio show, where he explores the hidden patterns that drive human behavior. He is the author of the books, The Hidden Brain: How Our Unconscious Minds Elect Presidents, Wage Wars, Control Markets and Save Our Lives, and Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self- Deceiving Brain.   In this episode we talk about: How to stop trying to change your partner Useful tools for overcoming conflict The challenging practice of "eating the blame"  The concept of "useful delusions" How to manage a breakup (of any kind) The real secret to finding closure The value of micro interactions with strangers And more   Related Episodes: The Surprising Upsides of Self-Deception   Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel   Additional Resources:  Shankar's TED Talks Hidden Brain Live Tour Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. Register here. Join Dan, Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18, 2026. Register here. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris    

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