Podcasts about Golden mean

Summer Flashback: Virtue in Action with Tim DernlanHow do we move virtue from a vague school value to a transformative life habit? In this special Summer Flashback episode, we revisit one of our most impactful conversations with Dr. Tim Dernlan, joined by two of his high school students. Recorded five years ago but more relevant than ever, this episode explores how one classical Christian school brought virtue to life through intentional student formation—and yes, even lunchtime conversations at Five Guys.From Aristotle's golden mean to Biblical foundations, this isn't just a theoretical discussion. You'll hear how weekly student groups, guided reflections, and peer accountability made virtue tangible, relational, and long-lasting. If you've ever wondered how to bridge the gap between what students know and how they live, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Michael Tremblay and Caleb Ontiveros explore Aristotle's ethics, focusing on his doctrine of virtue as the golden mean. They break down how Aristotle's view differs from Stoicism—from his three-part soul to his idea that virtues are skills developed through practice. Learn why Aristotle saw courage as a balance between cowardice and rashness, why feeling the right emotions matters as much as doing the right thing, and how this ancient framework applies to modern life.The conversation unpacks key concepts from Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics: habituation, the role of pleasure in virtue, and why context matters in ethical decisions.(08:29) Aristotelian Happiness(10:47) Parts of the Soul(12:44) The Kinds of Virtues(14:04) Virtue as Skill(18:39) Habituation(19:42) The Golden Mean(26:07) Good Reason For Bad Feelings(28:24) Meaning of Virtue(31:37) Self-Reinforcing Virtue(35:31) What the Golden Mean Means(45:02) Key Ideas For Practice(48:03) Differences with Stoicism*** Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribeDownload the Stoa app (it's a free download): https://stoameditation.com/podIf you try the Stoa app and find it useful, but truly cannot afford it, email us and we'll set you up with a free account.Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/Check out our Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@stoaphilosophyThanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/

Blinded by the angel, Dante the pilgrim begins his climb to the sixth terrace of Mount Purgatory. But his plight is overshadowed by Virgil's desire to know more about Statius . . . in this strange passage of misquotings and misreadings.The angel cuts short a beatitude from the gospels. Virgil seems to misquote Francesca from INFERNO, Canto V. And Virgil himself seems to toss out Aristotle's Golden Mean to get what he wants from Statius.Join me, Mark Scarbrough, as we work through the start of many misquotations and misreadings that make up PURGATORIO, Canto XXII.If you'd like to help out with the many fees associated with this podcast, you can offer a one-time donation or a small monthly stipend of a couple of dollars, pounds, or Euros, using this PayPal link right here.Here are the segments for this episode of WALKING WITH DANTE:[01:59] My English translation of the medieval Florentine. If you'd like to read along or add a comment to continue the discussion with me, please find the entry for this episode of the podcast on my website, markscarbrough.com.[04:02] My opening remarks on PURGATORIO, Canto XXII.[06:57] The climb and the truncated beatitude.[12:23] Action off-stage . . . because of haste or because of blindness?[15:47] Virgil's quotation (or misquotation) of Francesca from INFERNO, Canto V.[20:55] Virgil's tragedy and Dante's hope.[25:43] The question on all of our minds (with a passing reference to Aristotle's Ethics).[29:29] Rereading the passage: PURGATORIO, Canto XXII, lines 1 - 24.

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In this episode, Jeremiah and E continue a three part series about burnout, finding balance, and making space for self.  Here we discuss some practical ways to fight burnout and create space for self, applying Aristotle's Golden Mean and pondering three questions we can ask ourselves throughout our days that will hopefully point us back towards balance and away from burnout. As always, thank you to everyone who listens along with us.If you'd like more information about Good to Talk or its hosts, please visit: https://goodtotalk.co

Rebecca and Tara celebrate some of their favorite Love Stories in all their different forms in honor of Valentine's Day.   Rebecca (@canadareadsamericanstyle): Anne of Windy Poplars by L.M. Montgomery Bob by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead Cam & Beau by Maria Cichosz The Magic of Ordinary Days by Ann Howard Creel https://www.hallmarkfamily.com/the-magic-of-ordinary-days Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf Griffin & Sabine Trilogy: Griffin & Sabine; Sabine's Notebook; The Golden Mean by Nick Bantock Tara (@onabranchreads): The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard At a Loss for Words: Conversation in an Age of Rage by Carol Off The Outlander; Ridgerunner by Gil Adamson Hana Khan Carries On by Uzma Jalaluddin The River by Peter Heller The Brickworks by Lucy E.M. Black Leaving Earth by Helen Humphreys The Widow's Guide to Dead Bastards by Jessica Waite  

Did you know you have superpowers? We all have access to a key current of perfection within us, when it comes to tasks, actions and other physical activities. Find out how you can access this for yourself, how we might get in our own way, and why trust and belief is so important. Who cares if we're all delulu? The world is pure insanity and we gotta do what we must to rediscover our own divinity

Did you know you have superpowers? We all have access to a key current of perfection within us, when it comes to tasks, actions and other physical activities. Find out how you can access this for yourself, how we might get in our own way, and why trust and belief is so important. Who cares if we're all delulu? The world is pure insanity and we gotta do what we must to rediscover our own divinity

And we are back! In this episode we begin to breakdown the definition of virtue for Aristotle, what it consists of, and how does one achieve it. The famous "Golden Mean" is brought up, and we wonder whether or not Aristotle is secretly a hedonist. Please enjoy!

Andy takes on the golden mean discussion as it relates to selecting the cards that we use in commander. With an eternal format, the card options available to commander players are vast. Yet as new cards tempt with a sense of contemporary power, the question still begs: what cards are truly sufficient for your aims as a casual commander player. As always, find deck lists and card lists from the podcast on the Discord server's #lists-from-the-pod channel. Be sure to check out . ------------------- Join the community on Patreon: Check out old shit on YouTube: ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Home. Be sure to support them! – https://home96.bandcamp.com/

Part of the Teaching Sovereign Knowers Collection In recent years, a number of HeightsCast guests have touched on the same resounding theme: the modern creep of curiositas and acedia, both considered classical vices. But where there are two vices, Aristotle encourages us to look for a virtue at the Golden Mean. Mr. Michael Moynihan, head of The Heights upper school, finds it in studiousness. Adding to his collection of work on Teaching Sovereign Knowers, this episode unpacks Michael's essay “Intellectual Virtue and Personal Sovereignty,” available on the Heights Forum. In it, he speaks to the why and how of pursuing studiousness as an intellectual virtue. For this, as with all virtues, allows us to stand before reality in an intentional way. Chapters: 3:43 Curiosity as an intellectual vice? 7:55 Acedia at the other end of the spectrum 10:15 Golden mean: studiousness 14:36 When is it curiositas, when is it engagement? 16:37 Studiousness as a virtue—of sorts 23:09 Standing before reality in an intentional way 26:23 Seeking the golden mean: sticking to a plan 29:21 Using “Great Books” well 34:46 Orienting students to the golden mean Links: Intellectual Virtue and Personal Sovereignty by Michael Moynihan The Idea of a University by John Henry Cardinal Newman Featured Opportunities: Headmaster's Lecture at The Heights School (October 5, 2024) The Art of Teaching Conference at The Heights School (November 13-15, 2024) Also on the Forum: Teaching Sovereign Knowers Collection by Michael Moynihan On Hope and Despair featuring R. J. Snell Forming Deep Workers featuring Cal Newport

This lecture series is a project of כרם בין תורה לחכמה, generously sponsored by R' Yoel Werzberger Highlights: 2:15 What is achieved by humans thinking in non-human terms? 4:15 Humans are the most important aspect of reality; viewing the world from God's perspective involves viewing humanity accurately 8:30 The actions are God can be understood only by understanding humans 12:00 God is good only if humans are good 16:00 By bringing things back to God's perspective, we simultaneously value the way things are and remain open to progress 18:00 The tension between progressivism and conservativism 22:00 God's will as the ultimate constant that allows for infinite progress 30:45 The Golden Mean as the way of God 33:10 Finding law within human behavior brings human behavior back to God 35:45 A person cannot know the ways of God without knowing himself 37:25 The prophets call God righteous and thereby make Him righteous, since humans, His ultimate creation, will be inspired to be righteous, making Him righteous 40:00 The difference between the philosophers and the prophets about whether human perfection involves intellectual perfection or moral perfection 47:20 What makes the Torah divine: the connection between ordering society and thinking about God

Our relationship with the Magic: the Gathering product ebbs and flows and we're all prone to patterns that place on the path of fatigue or the precipice of drifting away from the game. So how do we find a happy middle ground? Andy guides a discussion of life and death cycle of decks and how that impacts roster building and through personal experience juxtaposed with Kyle's explores what it might not look like to have a happy relationship with the product and constructing a roster of decks that bring joy. As always, find deck lists and card lists from the podcast on the Discord server's #lists-from-the-pod channel. Be sure to check out . ------------------- Join the community on Patreon: Check out old shit on YouTube: ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Protector 101. Be sure to support them!  –  

This lecture series is a project of כרם בין תורה לחכמה, generously sponsored by R' Yoel Werzberger 00:20 How to achieve the ideal society is the most burning practical question of humanity and is also the fundamental subject of the Torah 3:00 One who cannot reason political questions from first principles cannot understand the Torah 4:15 To agree with the Torah is to understand the Torah 7:00 Judaism begins with the divine command to Abraham to establish the good society along with instructions how to do so 9:30 The notion of the land's holiness is universal and isn't limited to the Land of Israel 12:00 The Torah's approach to achieving the ideal society https://www.ebay.com/itm/374477700772 https://shnayor.substack.com/p/7_4 14:30 Viewing the world from God's perspective 17:30 The Torah model for humanity is that humanity should become as a race of angels 18:30 Philosophy's approach to establishing the ideal society 20:00 The Guide of the Perplexed 2:40 on the natural need for law 24:00 Maimonides implies that law is not necessary because people naturally do things that are wrong, but only because people need to function within society 27:45 If it's human nature to be cruel, then we can't assert that it's wrong to be cruel 31:25 The meaning of divine command is that there is a right way to do things beyond following your nature 33:30 Maimonidean ethics and the Golden Mean 35:30 The function of the Golden Mean in expanding a person's identity to include his society; this is a sensitivity that we can recover 41:30 What is the point of thinking for God? What does it add to human success and flourishing? 43:00 What is the relationship between the Torah's approach to achieving the ideal society and Philosophy's approach? 44:00 Various possibilities about the nature of the relationship

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This episode Brendan is joined by the mercurially brilliant Dan Winter. Dan is a pioneer in multiple realms, teaching the physics of consciousness and implosion (among other things). In this episode Dan dances effortlessly across subjects including: Why objects fall to the ground, Charge collapse, Implosion physics, Aboriginal song lines, Stargates, Enlil/Yahweh, The secrets of Golden Ratio & fractality, The physics of successful death, Frequency embedding, Hydrogen radii and Planck length, How to have 'soul' in our polluted world, The physics of why you should talk to trees (seriously), How the moon affects us during death... and MUCH more. Strap your thinking cap on tight for this one and do your best to keep up. It'll leave your mind buzzing. Special Guest: Dan Winter.

Pastor Dale Benson Matthew 5:5-6 (NLT) This is a message for everyone... Anyone wanting to understand what God seems to say we are to be like if we are going to be a part of His Kingdom. Matthew 5:5 (NLT) Humble = Meek = praus = The “Golden Mean" Far Left - The Golden Mean - Far Right Cowardice - Courage - Rashness Stinginess - Generosity - Extravagance Sloth - Ambition - Greed Secrecy - Honesty - Talking Too Much Depression - Good Humor - Buffoonery We live in a day and age where people have run to extremes, and we are beginning to gather around those extremes. We blame all the world's problems on our enemies while rarely looking to see if we have ventured too far the other way. We twist words to win. We contort to make our way of life seem normal. The way of the kingdom of God seems so contrary to us because we have contorted ourselves to the way of the world. Matthew 5:6 (NLT) In his book "Reflecting the Divine Image," H. Ray Dunning directs us toward a very relational understanding of Creation, The Fall, and its effects on how we view the world relationally. And as a result, how we should live ethical lives considering a relational understanding. Dikaosune - Justice/Righteousness = Right Related: - To God - To Others - To The World - To Self This is a message that is not just meant for fathers. It is meant for all of us who are a part of raising our children, which is all of us. When we dedicate our children, we all agree to pray for these families. We agree to be a community of right-relatedness. We vow to be a place where children are led to Christ; A place where Christ is reflected in our lives. I am going to demonstrate this through an illustration that may be new to some of you but is at the heart of how we see the lives of our families around here. The Jars of Marbles: This particular jar was used when my daughter was in 7" grade. I am now down to the last two marbles for my youngest son, and I have joked that I am losing my marbles, but that isn't true. You see the intentional discipleship of my children was not a job I did all by myself. - Teachers at The Childcare and Grove City Christian School - Small group leaders and volunteers in every area of NextGen - Upward coaches and coaches at Grove City Christian School - Family friends, pastors' staff, faculty, prayer ministry volunteers Being able to live in the right relatedness is a blessing. As I put this together, I could almost visualize the faces of people in the congregation and online beginning to have a slight epiphany or maybe even be inspired to attempt to do better to work on their relationships. But that is not what the passage is saying. It says, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after these rightly ordered relationships, for they will be filled." It is not enough to have a nice nostalgic feeling about working for these relationships. It takes a deep hunger. It takes work. Finding the Golden Mean is a difficult task. To find that middle way, what the early Anglican Church used to call "The Via Media" is no simple task. - We are told in scripture to STRIVE to maintain the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. - We are told to FLEE temptation. - We are told to THROW off the sin that so easily entangles us. - We are told to submit our bodies as living sacrifices. - We are told that we will be blessed if we hunger and thirst for righteousness. We will be filled. Matthew 5:5-6 (NLT)

Welcome back to Part II of our summer shorts series! I received 2 listener questions recently around styling shorts for summer. So I decided we'd answer them as Part I and Part II. Last week, in episode 135, we talked about dressing up your shorts for a polished look and today, we're addressing a question from our friend, Caroline, about how to choose the right inseam length to flatter your body's proportions and create the Golden Mean effect with your shorts. Don't worry, I'll explain what that is in today's show as well!   As always, we have a lot to cover, friend. So let's go ahead and dive in!   FREE 5-MIN PERSONAL STYLE QUIZ: https://herstylellc.com/quiz HER STYLE BLOG: https://herstylellc.com/blog HER STYLE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heatherriggsstyle/ GET FEATURED ON A Q&A THURSDAY EPISODE: https://herstylellc.com/podcast   Related Blog Article: When and How To Tuck In Your Shirt   Related Episodes: 135 - Dressing Up Shorts For a Polished Summer Style 109 - A Simple Framework For Styling Various Pant Lengths and Styles  56 - 3 Things To Focus On When Dressing For Your Body Type 46 - 7 Styling Tricks That Will Elongate Your Legs and Make You Look Taller 36 - When and How To Tuck In Your Shirt 31 - The Definitive Guide To Finding Your Perfect Pair of Jeans

In this episode, Laurie and Nikki continue their series on tips for photographing dogs. They discuss shooting angles and composition, emphasizing the importance of getting down to the dog's eye level and avoiding the bullseye composition. They also introduce the rule of thirds and the golden mean as composition guidelines. The key takeaways include considering the shooting angle, using the rule of thirds to place the subject in the frame, and being mindful of the elements in the background. The next episode will reveal their secrets for getting dogs to cooperate for photos.TakeawaysGet down to the dog's eye level for a more captivating photoUse the rule of thirds to create visually pleasing compositionsConsider the elements in the background and eliminate distractions by moving in or changing shooting positionExperiment with different shooting angles and positions Next episode: Secrets for getting dogs to cooperate for photosTo see example photos, go to www.urbandogstudio.com and find episode #59 under the podcast tabCan a luxury boutique experience involve dangling strands of Mastiff drool? We think so. Urban Dog Studio is a collaboration between Tampa Bay's Premiere Pet Photographers Laurie Elmer and Knicki Knowlton, two photographers with more than 20 years of experience each and zero fear of slobber. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience. Your dog will adore being the star of his session, and you'll go home with heirloom-quality artwork guaranteed to make you smile. URBAN DOG STUDIOHave you ever thought about capturing professional portraits of your furry family member? If so, we're here for you? Urban Dog Studio, Tampa Bay's premiere pet photography studio, specializes in stunning portrait sessions in the studio, on location, and even in the water! Whether you're in St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater, Bradenton, Sarasota, or any of the beach communities, Urban Dog Studio is here for you. Contact Urban Dog Studio today, and let them work their magic to bring out the best in you and your pets.

Pleased to host Matt Benjamin, friend of the channel, YouTube host, and author of the new novel We Are Icarus on the podcast to discuss his new novel in an authentic, unsponsored conversation. Matt's novel explores timeless philosophy through a futuristic sci-fi dystopia setting. Join us as we discuss the timeless power of story, explore Ancient Greek philosophy and mythology, explore the creative process for an author in 2024, and talk about mythic heroes from ancient legends through professional wrestling! Order We Are Icarus: https://a.co/d/gjjA8jf Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Matt Benjamin, author of We Are Icarus 01:38 The Power of Story 03:10 The Universality of Myth 06:42 The Myth of Theseus & the Minotaur, Daedalus and Icarus 11:33 Aristotle's Golden Mean & the Buddha's Middle Path 13:38 Philosophy & Fiction 18:57 World Building & Dystopia in We Are Icarus 21:40 Productivity, Creativity, & Community 23:33 Positive & Negative Commandments 24:58 Transcendent Truth in a Dystopian World 27:55 The Creative Process 32:49 Teaching & Entertaining in Story 36:26 Storytelling in Professional Wrestling 40:04 The Power of Great Stories This video is not sponsored by Matt or anyone else; I genuinely enjoy his work. If you enjoy this conversation, I have a great feeling you will, too.

This shiur was generously sponsored in memory of R' Moshe Chaim ben Yitzchak David. 0:00 The importance of the Golden Mean in Maimonides' thought 4:15 What makes the Torah divine? 7:45 Is it possible for a person to be absolutely perfect? 10:00 Maimonides considers a perfect human being to be not a human being but rather an angel 14:00 How a person can become an angel 17:45 How the perfect person can transfer himself from the angelic realm back to the human realm 22:00 People who have no virtues are not human beings but animals 25:00 The behavior of humans that became angels 28:00 For 40 days, Moshe didn't eat – only his body did 32:30 What does it mean that Moshe was made an "Elohim"? 40:15 Moshe's sin: anger 45:00 When Maimonides mentions that he went off topic, it's a red flag that there is a secret that he's concealing 46:00 How could it be that Moshe became angry if he was perfect in character? 49:30 The perfection of the Torah depends on the perfection of Moshe 51:00 How a leader should pretend to get angry to scare his followers, and why Moshe couldn't do that 54:00 The absolute impossibility of an absolutely perfect leader 58:30 Hashem gets angry only regarding idolatry 1:00:00 The lowest Jew was like a prophet by virtue of being in the presence of the angel, Moshe 1:03:00 Moshe's actions are akin to prophecy, and therefore his actions of pretending to lose his temper represent that it is appropriate to lose his temper 1:05:00 Moshe's anger was inappropriate because his leadership is not the only viable leadership, and that's why his leadership was brought to an end This lecture series is a project of the Jacob Lights Foundation

When people annoy you, do you turn the other cheek? Do you try to treat others as you would like to be treated? Does following the golden rule actually work? What does it mean to follow the golden rule? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the golden rule. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  

Balance is everything. Greek philosophers thought of it as the key to happiness — the Golden Mean, the happy medium between extremes.  When you're out of balance —emotionally or physically — things can go wrong real fast.  In the context of health, we often think of balance as a problem that primarily affects older patients. But there are a wide variety of illnesses and conditions that can quite literally knock you off balance.  Our sense of balance is created by delicate, complicated systems. And so it takes a very specialized approach to treat. FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center, located in Lafayette, is a doctor-owned clinic set up specifically to treat vestibular disorders — the range of conditions like vertigo that impact human balance. Jenee Leger, is Fyzical's physician liaison. Her job is to connect the center's services with doctors and other providers in the Lafayette area. She came to the company with a background in medical sales.  Fyzical itself is a franchise, with several hundred locations across the country. The Lafayette location opened in 2018, and is owned by a group of ear nose and throat doctors — otolaryngologists, if you're into proper names.  The centers offer the kind of specialized balance treatment you might find in a hospital setting. And it can also offer adjacent services like an on-site audiologist.   Vestibular disorders commonly affect military veterans. And Jenee works with local veterans groups to do outreach and education about those disorders and how to treat them. Jenee grew up in Franklin and is also the author of a children's book called I Know Just What I Want to Be.  When George Mills was in Texas, you might say his life got out of balance. He landed there to go to rehab and stuck around. The program didn't take and he went through another. George has been clean since 1994 and the journey brought him to a career in behavioral health.  For 25 years, he worked for the treatment program that helped him. He left that role to become the executive director of The Extra Mile, a nonprofit organization that fills gaps in behavioral health left by government services.  The Extra Mile primarily offers programs for families, with an emphasis on support for families dealing with addiction, trauma and severe mental illness. It's free clothes shop distributes $48,000 worth of donated clothes each quarter. The Avec Les Enfants program provides space for noncustodial parents to visit their kids. Meredith's Place is a residential addiction treatment center for pregnant women or women with dependent children.  George grew up in Michigan and has served as executive director of the Extra Mile since 2020. Out to Lunch Acadiana was recorded live over lunch at Tsunami Sushi in downtown Lafayette. You can find photos from this show by Lilliana Morgan at itsacadiana.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some questions discussed in this episode: Can love undo the damage inflicted – to the self and the the community – by envy? Is there a Golden Mean between vice and virtue? Just how Aristotelian was Dante anyway? How does the kind of person you are change the things you can (and cannot) see? What is the distinction between truth and fact? What does Dante means when he speaks of art as an “error” that is not false?

When I ask experts in the leadership field what the most important attribute for effective leadership today is, I get some version of adaptability or agility. In other words, what is most important is that we're able to read a context and shift our approach to meet circumstances and challenges with new thinking and behaviors.My guest today, Pam Boney, is so passionate about this that she created an assessment that displays our strengths and helps us know how and where we may need to shift to increase our effectiveness and feeling of fulfillment in life. The assessment is Tilt 365, and Pam is the company's founder. We used this assessment in the leadership program that this podcast series is centered around. The program began with each leader studying themselves because self-awareness is foundational for our ability to manage our emotions and thus take effective, sustainable action. It's also vital to our ability to coordinate well with others. So we take the Tilt assessment at the beginning.Because of the developmental nature of this assessment, each leader was able to define areas where they wanted to grow and then identify practices to help them get there. Rather than using labels, Tilt 365 is clear about our ability to shift, or Tilt, to meet new situations and work best with others. We take a walk around the Tilt model discussing:The four quadrants of the model: Spirit/Resilience and Head/Wisdom on the vertical axis and Heart/Humanity and Gut/Courage on the horizontal axis.Aristotle's Golden Mean: all ‘virtues' lie in the middle way between two extreme states: excess and deficiency. This has been popularized as ‘any strength overused becomes a weakness'.Oftentimes our fear causes us to move into the extreme states.The four profiles that each combine two of the quadrants:Impact/Change Catalyst combines the quadrants Spirit/Resilience and Gut/CourageStructure/MasterMind combines the quadrants Head/Wisdom and Gut/CourageClarity/Quiet Genius combines the quadrants Head/Wisdom and Heart/HumanityConnection/Cross Pollinator combines the quadrants Spirit/Resilience and Heart/HumanityThe model goes deeper and deeper into personas which give further nuance to why a Tilt style will be animated differently by different peoplePam and her team have created offers for individuals and teams and ways to explore more fully how to better understand our strengths and how to develop towards agility.I really encourage you to explore the Tilt 365 website and all the offers. If you're interested in taking the assessment, please contact me!You can find out more by connecting with the following:To discuss executive coaching, leadership development program design, and workshop facilitation, please visit: https://rise-leaders.com/contact-info/To subscribe to Rise Words newsletter, visit: https://mailchi.mp/426e78bc9538/subscribeLearn more about Rise Leaders at www.rise-leaders.comConnect with LeeAnn Mallory on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeannmallory/Follow Rise Leaders on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/47Wk8doTo connect with Pam and Tilt 365, visit:

Ever thought about whether you're going too far with your self-discipline ? Today's  today grapples with the issue of finding the delicate balance between self-restraint and indulgence, between being too strict or too lenient with oneself. Craig shares personal anecdotes, thoughts, and lessons learned from years of experience in trying to find the perfect 'golden mean' of self-discipline. With insights from the famous marshmallow study by Stanford professor, Walter Mischel, Craig reflects on how self-discipline is an instrumental virtue for a successful life, yet, like all good things, it can be detrimental when taken to the extreme. Tune in for a deep dive into the realm of self-discipline and explore the process of finding the perfect balance between self-denial and impulsiveness. Guided by the wisdom of Aristotle, we attempt to find this 'golden mean' of self-discipline – the key to living a flourishing life. The episode concludes with practical tips and actionable advice on how you can find your unique golden mean, bringing you one step closer to a well-balanced life. So, are you ready to redefine self-discipline and unlock the secret to a fulfilling life? Let's embark on this journey of exploration and discovery together.------Live Well and Flourish website: https://www.livewellandflourish.com/ The theme music for Live Well and Flourish was written by Hazel Crossler, hazel.crossler@gmail.com. Production assistant - Paul Robert

Author, Editor, and Shamanic Explorer Matthew J. Pallamary is an award winning writer, musician, and sound healer who has been studying shamanism all of his life. He incorporates shamanic practices into his daily life as well as into his writing and teaching. He has seventeen books in print that cover several genres.Mateo has spent extended time in the jungles, mountains, and deserts of North, Central, and South America pursuing his studies of shamanism and ancient cultures.Through his research into both the written word and the ancient beliefs of shamanism, he has uncovered the heart of what a story really is and integrated it into core dramatic concepts that also have their basis in shamanism.In the episode we discuss his latest book, Holographicosmic Man: The Holographic Heart of the Golden Mean, which is an amalgam of quantum physics, mathematics, geometry, ancient texts, current research, ancient architecture, beliefs, and myths, astronomy, anthropology, human anatomy, brain structure, shamanism, neuroscience, neuropsychology, indigenous wisdom, astrophysics, neurophysiology, holography, neuroanatomy, neurocardiology, cosmometry, cosmology, biology, and more.Mateo's links:Website: https://mattpallamary.com/Mystic Ink Publishing: https://mysticinkpublishing.com/HOLOGRAPHICOSMIC MAN: The Holographic Heart of the Golden Mean - https://amzn.to/3oBEk2sPhantastic Fiction: A Shamanic Approach To Story: https://amzn.to/44giaCuAll of Mateo's books: https://mattpallamary.com/writings/

*Aristotle's relentless quest to categorize everything has had a massive impact on philosophical and scientific thinking over the last 2,000 years. *His very rational, left-brain way of seeing is the essence of Western civilization. *The Nicomachean Ethics (dedicated to his son, Nicomachus) is the best expression of Aristotle's moral philosophy. It provides a recipe for the good life that is still discussed and applied today. *The good life is one where reason is taken into account at all levels. One should act with the appropriate balance, rather than live a life of unrestrained action or bland asceticism. *Pleasures should not be ignored, nor should they control one's life entirely. A person should be brave when necessary, but should not put themselves into pointless danger. *Happiness is not pleasure, but a by-product of a meaningful life, and meaning tends to come from striving and self-discipline. *By carefully weighing each decision with the end of a good life in mind, we can all live in a way that brings the highest goal and reward: happiness. Theme 1: Defining Goodness - 0:29 Theme 2: The Unvirtuous Life -10:14 Theme 3: The Golden Mean - 19:12 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights Want quick save-able, share-able bullet points on this book? Check out the Memo: https://memod.com/HistoryProf/what-it-means-to-live-a-good-life-according-to-ari-490/part-1 HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: ARI Campus. (2019). Aristotle's Ethics and Politics: Happiness, Reason and the Ideal Society - ARI Campus. [online] Available at: https://courses.aynrand.org/campus-courses/history-of-philosophy/aristotles-ethics-and-politics-happiness-reason-and-the-ideal-society/. Full Title: Nicomachean Ethics Year of Publication: 4th century BC Book Author: Aristotle To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://a.co/d/1g3gx0K Book Insight Writer: Joe Aitken Editor: Tom Butler-Bowden Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowden Narrator: Elliott Schiff

Join host James Mackey and special guest Sandy Gould as they delve into the intricate relationship between philosophy, psychology, and leadership.They unravel the concepts of individualism and collectivism, drawing inspiration from influential philosophers. From Ayn Rand's “The Fountainhead” and “Atlas Shrugged” to Aristotle's Golden Mean, they connect these philosophical and psychological insights to real-world applications, emphasizing the significance of understanding individuals' contexts and environments in shaping their perspectives.The conversations extend beyond philosophy alone. They discuss the evolving landscape of talent acquisition and the need for a mindset shift. They explore the limitations of relying solely on experience as the primary criterion for hiring and propose a new approach that focuses on adaptability, compatibility, and accelerated learning. The discussion highlights the importance of diverse perspectives and the growth potential when individuals are given opportunities to stretch beyond their comfort zones.James and Sandy highlight the importance of outcome-focused approaches and the impact of internal hiring versus external recruitment. Lastly, they examine the opportunities presented by internal promotions and discuss the perfect ratio of internal hiring to external hiring.   0:46 Sandy Gould's background   2:38 The journey of discovering his superpowers  7:00  Ayn Rand's perspective on what a good mission looks like12:06 Tying psychology and philosophy to real-world application15:02 The concept of theoretical anarchy18:30 The importance of critical thinking and independent thinking22:44 Shifting recruiter mindset to adaptability and compatibility27:37 Three things that are becoming more heavily weighted in the recruitment process32:41 Why it's good to hire people who have done 75% of the job before37:05 Hiring people with superpowers38:09 The importance of having an outcome-focused approach41:47 Recruiters are business evangelising humanists and become an important circulatory system for company54:07 The perfect ratio of internal hiring to external hiringThank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Author, Editor, and Shamanic Explorer Matthew J. Pallamary is an award winning writer, musician, and sound healer who has been studying shamanism all of his life. He incorporates shamanic practices into his daily life as well as into his writing and teaching. He has seventeen books in print that cover several genres.Mateo has spent extended time in the jungles, mountains, and deserts of North, Central, and South America pursuing his studies of shamanism and ancient cultures.Through his research into both the written word and the ancient beliefs of shamanism, he has uncovered the heart of what a story really is and integrated it into core dramatic concepts that also have their basis in shamanism.In the episode we discuss his latest book, Holographicosmic Man: The Holographic Heart of the Golden Mean, which is an amalgam of quantum physics, mathematics, geometry, ancient texts, current research, ancient architecture, beliefs, and myths, astronomy, anthropology, human anatomy, brain structure, shamanism, neuroscience, neuropsychology, indigenous wisdom, astrophysics, neurophysiology, holography, neuroanatomy, neurocardiology, cosmometry, cosmology, biology, and more.Mateo's links:Website: https://mattpallamary.com/Mystic Ink Publishing: https://mysticinkpublishing.com/HOLOGRAPHICOSMIC MAN: The Holographic Heart of the Golden Mean - https://amzn.to/3oBEk2sAll of Mateo's books: https://mattpallamary.com/writings/

Alex speaks with Aurelian Craiutu about the importance of moderation when it comes to virtue, political discourse, and the balancing of extremes in a world full of radicals.    Episode Notes:    Aurelian Craiutu - Why Not Moderation? Letters to Young Radicals https://a.co/d/1LVcadG Aurelian Craiutu - Faces of Moderation: The Art of Balance in an Age of Extremes  https://a.co/d/6cVwv5F  Thomas Osborne - Moderation as Government: Montesquieu and the Divisibility of Power  https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10848770.2023.2172780  The Golden Mean in Philosophy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_mean_(philosophy)  The Pocket Oracle and Art of Prudence Paperback by Balthasar Gracian https://a.co/d/hgyXcYG  The 48 Laws of Power Paperback by Robert Greene   https://a.co/d/96ifKoz  A Propensity to Self-Subversion by Albert O. Hirschman https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674715585 

As broadcast March 31, 2023 with plenty of bows of respect.  Over the many years of Wayne Shorter's career until his passing earlier this month, the man was simply on the cutting edge.  He wasn't there all the time, but you knew if he was off in the cut biding his time the return was going to be absolutely stellar.  Tonight in the first of our Deep Dive series, we pay tribute to a man who loved his jazz and loved his comic books, although which he loved more could be up for argument.  Rest in power Wayne Shorter.  One of the all time greats.Tracklist:Part I (00:00)Wayne Shorter – FootprintsMiles Davis – Nothing Like YouArt Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – MosaicWeather Report – River People (Live)Miles Davis – Spanish Key Part II (44:37)Wayne Shorter – Fee-fi-fo-fumWayne Shorter – MahjongWayne Shorter with James Spaulding, Herbie Hacock, Curtis Fuller & Ron Carter – MiyakoWayne Shorter – 502 BluesMiles Davis – Sanctuary  Part III : EMANON (69:50)Wayne Shorter Quintet – PegasusWayne Shorter Quintet – Prometheus UnboundWayne Shorter Quintet – LotusPart IV: EMANON continued (122:00)Wayne Shorter Quintet – The Three MariasWayne Shorter Quintet – Lost & Orbits MedleyWayne Shorter Quintet – She Moves Through The FairWayne Shorter Quintet – Adventures Aboard the Golden Mean 

Many tech CEOs are asking how the further constriction of the capital markets may impact salary ranges. Particularly now with the news of Silicon Valley bank crashing.Some CEOs are asking if they can offer lower salaries to new hires.I remind them that they don't need to artificially lower salary ranges because of the high inflation rate that we have experienced over the past couple of years.By salaries staying in a similar range in a high-inflation environment, the economy is healing, and salaries are returning to a healthy median.The good news for folks in tech is that the median has shifted upward over the past few years, and people are still making more money in tech, even when factoring in inflation.There's still a talent pool shortage in tech that will continue to provide salary growth. The days of insane valuations and salary jumps of 50-100K within a year that we saw in 2021 are over. It wasn't sustainable or an accurate representation of the value being delivered.The good news for employers is that they can stay competitive with salaries by staying in a similar range as last year. To the extent possible, as the market stabilizes, companies need to consider sustainable salary increases for existing staff.But it's important to note that most companies cannot provide moderate salary increases and have similar constrictions. We are all in the same boat, so this will not likely negatively impact companies.Companies shouldn't attempt to be the highest bidder for top talent. I recommend companies target being around the 75% percentile for salary ranges.Here's why:1. FAANG could go through a hiring surge and outbid you by 50%.2. A startup may raise a large round and throw money at people at an unsustainable rate. They will likely need to go through layoffs in the future, but there's nothing you can do about leaders choosing to run their business in an irresponsible way.Companies that offer the top end of the range are more likely to make deep cuts in a correction and may need to cut people providing significant value to customers.Employees must consider that accepting an offer from the highest bidder isn't always an intelligent decision. They will be more likely to be cut in a downturn. And earlier in a downturn, which increases the likelihood of a longer period of unemployment.It's important to remember that companies aren't committing to a salary on an annual period.They are committing to a salary for the next payroll cycle. So if an employee is offered 200K but is laid off after 6 months at the beginning of a correction, and therefore, is less likely to find another role for, let's say 6 months, they are making less money than someone making 120K a year, who was able to keep their job because they have a sustainable salary. Our host James Mackey, SecureVision CEO Listen to our full episode list here:https://www.talenttrends.io/Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/Our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@securevision1677#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Author, editor, and shamanic explorer Matthew J. Pallamary's latest book titled PICAFLOR is the sequel to Spirit Matters, a San Diego Book Award and a National Best Book Award winner that chronicles his adventures throughout the mountains, deserts, and jungles of North, Central, and South America pursuing his studies of shamanism and visionary experience working with plant medicines, among them ayahuasca, peyote, San Pedro cactus, and many more. He has sixteen books in print in multiple genres and has been leading a popular Phantastic Fiction workshop at the Southern California and the Santa Barbara Writers Conferences for over thirty years and frequently lectures about shamanism and writing throughout the United States. www.mattpallamary.com If you enjoyed this content please consider donating: buymeacoffee.com/typicalskeptic Check out what I'm selling: Typical skeptic podcast t shirts: https://merc.li/KmGQPE9Nb?sv=0 or use one of our affilliates: - tachyonliving.com/rob.html and use code skeptic free gift for a free gift -Book a reading with Debra Moffit Intuitive readings:Use Code TSP2023 https://www.debramoffitt.com?cc=STP2023 -Natural Shilajit and Monoatomic Gold from Healthy Nutrition LLC.use code: ROB And my affiliate link to share: https://glnk.io/77v6/3 For more typical skeptic podcast interviews go to: www.youtube.com/c/typicalskeptic www.anchor.fm/typical-skeptic www.rokfin.com/typicalskeptic www.rumble.com/typicalskeptic #holographic #cosmic #goldenmean #psychedelic #podcast #typical_skeptic #youtubepremiere #matrix #simulation --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/typical-skeptic/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/typical-skeptic/support

As we work to understand the balance between focusing in on the non-physical to manifest our reality into the physical, there is a "Goldilocks zone" of sorts that is the point of balance and centeredness. My website: https://ungraduated.com Ungraduated Book: https://www.amazon.com/Ungraduated-Finding-dropping-outdated-systems-ebook/dp/B09SXCBY6R/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28QTYUU7T5BN4&keywords=ungraduated+book&qid=1655499090&sprefix=ungraduate%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1 Join the Ungraduated Living Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/454790476338234

Are we loyal friends and family members? Is Ethan the perfect American? In this episode, we explore the depths of our loyalty to others, ourselves, and our countries. Other topics include problematic protagonists, the pervasive propaganda of Libby's Pumpkin Pie Mix, and how it's easier to unlock a door than pull it off its hinges.

“Psychedelics and Holographicosmic Man” Episode 264 Tonight we sit down with Author and Psychonaut Matthew Pallamary to discuss his new book “Holographicosmic Man: The Holographic Heart of the Golden Mean”. We will also discuss Psychedelics, Metaphysics, Philosophy, Altered States, Visionary Experiences, and Consciousness. *If you are watching on Youtube please check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all audio/podcast platforms. We appreciate reviews and comments. If you are listening on an audio/podcast platform please check out our Youtube channel where we do our episodes live. You can find all of our links on our LinkTree LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast *Here are the links to our previous interviews with Matthew: Visionary Psychedelic Experiences with Matthew Pallamary | Mind Escape 160 https://youtu.be/qm0dEmULjMU Psychedelic Experiences and Picaflor with Matthew Pallamary | Mind Escape 206 https://youtu.be/uFoHPLeBM7g *Here is a link to all of our psychedelic episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJ-BaaY8oWuaPZBRBTqdFCcvX0x27yPH *Check out our new Merch store. We have some amazing designs for T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, and more https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-escape?ref_id=24655 *Here is the LinkTree to Mike and Shane's new podcast “The Roswell UFO Symposium” Please follow and Subscribe! https://linktr.ee/roswellufosymposium *Follow our producer Shane on twitter: https://twitter.com/OldVetSymposium *Here are the links to Maurice's new music and band: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/3OjyabL62FsmUhKW6SNUdU Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClDsH7i057uGTdKEiqRXWcg Here is the Links to Matthew's books: https://www.amazon.com/Matthew-J.-Pallamary/e/B001K7YB52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindescape/support

Matt Hylom and Lee Benson sit down with Fr. Jonathan Torres to discuss Queen Elizabeth II's passing, the symbolism of monarchies, and the "golden mean".  -- Become a member and get access to our monthly AMA episode: https://basicallyrelated.com/support Ask questions here: https://basicallyrelated.com/ama     Follow Us: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkD2OBHkJhD_S7ipsJs0SaQ https://www.instagram.com/basicallyrelatedpodcast/   Follow Matt Hylom: linktr.ee/matthylom

The ultimate 528Hz frequency - For Whole Body Regeneration - Full Body Healing |Bring Positive Transformation | Heal Golden Chakra | Whole Body Cell Repair. The 528hz frequency is a type of sound that has been found to have healing properties. It has been shown to help with brain repair, love, and relaxation. The 528hz frequency is an alternative to the 440hz frequency that many people are used to hearing. The difference between the two frequencies is in their respective octaves. The 528hz sound contains a higher octave than the 440hz sound does. This higher octave has been found to be more beneficial for human beings than the lower one, so it is often used in music known for its healing properties. The 528hz frequency is used to heal and repair the body, mind, and emotions. Math scientist Victor Showell describes 528 as essential to the ancient Pi, Phi, and the Golden Mean evident throughout natural design. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

On this edition of the Momentom Podcast, join Momentom cofounder John Early and Fernando Blanco live from Green Residency at Macaw Lodge in Costa Rica as they dive into the concept of sacred geometry. Follow Fernando's journey at @vequium and https://www.facebook.com/vequium~Topic Timestamps:3:02 – What makes geometry ‘sacred'?5:36 – Geometry, the relationship of numbers in space and the Greek Quadrivium8:40 – Zero: A number or lack of a number (a vacuum)?11:40 - Pi and it's relationship with Infinity12:36 – How the vesica piscis is a portal for unity14:37 – The tetrad: the concept of matter17:05 – Why bees build in hexagons23:23 – Octaves of shapes and music27:20 – Nature's relation with the Fibonacci Sequence (‘the Golden Mean')30:48 – Spirals: balancing motion and regenerating the water molecule 37:28 – What is a merkaba and how is it a ‘vehicle for life'?43:20 – Can free energy come from sacred geometry? 45:18 – Perception and the contrast of alternate dimensions(Recorded live at Macaw Lodge, Costa Rica – May 30, 2022) ~ For more info on our International Artist Residencies and Intensives visit https://www.momentomcollective.com For more on our Podcast host, John Early visit https://www.johnearly.ca or on Instagram @johntearly ~ For the full playlist of our Video Podcasts on Youtube visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDfv9P0yDraLxTtiJx6-vo_2hohOE1uu_For the Momentom Collective Podcast on Spotify visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q9g39tyehzZWT75DZHo29?si=72YlmJNxSKuCO59yuX2S6g&nd=1Past episodes include: *Poranguí - The Medicine of Now & The Role Humanity Plays *Amelia Broughton – Creating Connection with Authentic Relating & Human Design* Bodhi Samuel - Understanding Sexual Alchemy#SacredGeometry #TheMomentomPodcast

Sandra Stosz is the author of “Breaking Ice and Breaking Glass: Leading in Uncharted Waters.” Sandra is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral who served for over 40 years, including 12 years at sea. She often led all-male teams and was the first woman to lead a U.S. Armed Forces Service Academy. In this episode, Sandra shares with humility some of the leadership lessons she learned in the Coast Guard. She shares humorous stories, and reveals things she learned early that shaped her remarkable career, and why she baked cakes for her staff!   https://bit.ly/TLP-313   Key Takeaways [1:36] Jim introduces Vice Admiral Sandra Stosz, Retired, tells of her background, and welcomes her to The Leadership Podcast. [2:08] Sandra's nephew Hunter Stosz is a Lieutenant in the Coast Guard, serving as the Combat Systems Officer on the Coast Guard National Security Cutter JAMES out of Charleston, S.C. Hunter was a cadet at the Coast Guard Academy when Sandra was the Superintendent. That was his leadership crucible! [3:01] Sandra's hobby is baking cakes! She would bring them into the office and give people a break to stop what they were doing and gather in the conference room to talk and laugh. [4:35] Sandra talks about the Coast Guard Academy, where she was Superintendent from 2011 to '15, and the Loy Institute for Leadership. She retired from the Coast Guard in 2018 but she is a trustee of the Loy Institute for Leadership, which is the Academy's agent for leadership development. [6:16] The Coast Guard Academy, like all the service academies, is a 200-week program, meaning four full years of school. A lot of the Academy's leadership development happens during the summer. Training is given through a framework called LEAD: Learn from theory, Experience through practice, Analyze using reflection, and Deepen understanding from mentoring. [7:09] It's a virtuous cycle of leader development. It starts with cadets learning in a classroom from Posner and Kouzes's Leadership Challenge for leadership theory. Then they put the cadets on the water for experiential leadership development through seamanship in sailing programs, and small boat practice, all on the water. The more senior cadets use a practicum that tells them how to instruct. [8:19] After a day on the water, the cadets analyze through reflection. They sit down and “hotwash” what happened; what they want to repeat next time, what they want to avoid next time, and what they learned. Then the cadets deepen their understanding through mentoring. Everybody who learns continues to mentor somebody else, making it a virtuous cycle. [8:48] Sandra shares a story of leadership learning. The cadets sailing a ship tacked suddenly without warning the cook in the galley, the only female cadet on board. Hotdogs flew all over the deck and what seemed funny to the cadets on deck upset the cook who felt laughed at and disrespected. Leadership also means inclusion and respect. [11:18] You can learn to lead through practical experience. The Coast Guard Academy collects data from performance reviews to measure leadership development over the four-year program. It's hard to measure leadership development over four years but they are on a mission to do that and they are getting closer every month. [12:15] The Coast Guard Academy LEAD framework is built upon the Coast Guard framework of leading self, leading others, and leading the organization. Cadets learn to lead themselves and lead others. They do not advance to leading the organization at the Academy. Sandra tells a story of a cadet who carelessly filled the fuel tank with water. He will never do that again, having learned by experience. [15:12] Officers in the Coast Guard learn to lead the organization, which is strategic. Sandra has seen senior leaders fall short and fail when they did not mature from tactical thinking to strategic thinking. Strategy is looking over the horizon to anticipate threats that might come over that horizon, and then adjust, adapt, and be agile. [16:15] At the organizational level, you face crises where the easy decisions and actions have been made at the lower levels; if it ends up in your hands, it is a big decision. You've got to be strategic and decisive. A lot of people aren't strategic or are not decisive. They haven't learned how to move from leading others to making decisions that affect the organization and how the organization relates to others. [17:59] Jim highly recommends Sandra's book. It addresses the balance between power and control. Sandra speaks of the responsibility of the individual and the team to find ways to power through crisis and adversity. There is leadership at all levels. It's not just about the top boss. Sandra mentions Extreme Ownership. [19:50] It is popular now to blame others for everything wrong so you don't have to own up to it. Sandra was thinking about that when she wrote her book. She was grateful when someone gave her a Serenity Prayer plaque at a difficult point in her career. She was trying to control everything and having trouble letting go of things she couldn't control. She carried that prayer to every duty station. [20:50] The balance between control and power reminds Sandra of Aristotle's Golden Mean, which is the balance between extremes. The most powerful thing you can do is release your control and give your power away. Giving power away empowers others. You don't lose anything by giving power away. You gain the respect and trust of those you empower. [22:12] Control originates from humility and power originates from hubris. Sandra explains why humility is hard to maintain as you advance in rank. The more senior she became, she tried hard to build trust and earn respect and not use her position of power. [23:59] Sandra shares a story on the paradox of control about giving away power. Her Captain gave his power to her, a young lieutenant, to give an important brief to a Commandant of the Coast Guard. She had never given a speech before! For the rest of her career, she worked to give her power away to younger officers. [27:26] Jan cites an Arthur Brooks article, “Being special vs. happy: What success addiction looks like and how to recover,” that discusses motivation and happiness. What would Sandra's advice be to her 27-year-old self? She would tell her younger self that prevention comes before response and remember the importance of establishing boundaries. [31:41] The four types of exhaustion or wellness are physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Don't allow yourself to be exhausted in all four of these areas at the same time! You can manage your wellness with a structure of boundaries built on a foundation of values. If you can't manage your wellness, you can't manage your team's wellness. [36:15] One of the chapters of Sandra's book is “There's no secret ingredient.” — Kung Fu Panda. Sandra sees 10 leadership lessons in Kung Fu Panda and Kung Fu Panda 2.[37:26] Sandra shares a foundational story from serving on her first ship, an icebreaker sailing to Antarctica. She learned the Three Ps of Power: Personal, Professional, and Positional. Lean on the first two and go to the third only as a last resort. Your personal power is your EQ. Your professional power is your work ethic and values. Your positional power is your rank or leadership role. [39:44] Use your personal and professional power every day and you will build trust and earn respect. People will want to do their jobs because they feel like they're part of something bigger than themselves, they feel shared values, they know their purpose, they have pride and passion, and they want to end each day deeply content, satisfied, and feeling good about themselves, their work, and life. [41:12] Leadership is not all in a textbook. It's hard to learn it and hard to teach it. If you're trying to understand leadership and finding it not easy, your symptoms are normal. Jan shares a message with new listeners. Jan and Jim use the tagline, “We study leaders.” After interviewing 300 leaders, we're still learning. It will be our lifelong pursuit. [43:02] Sandra's advice for people in transition from one chapter of their life to the next: Watch out for becoming part of another “me” generation. The people who will be happiest, in the long run, will be are going to look at how they can contribute as part of a bigger purpose with values that they share. They're going to persevere. They're going to put in more than they take out. They're going to be contributors. [45:20] Sandra's last words are about life-long learning. She stayed for 40 years in the Coast Guard because it gave her opportunities to train, advance, and go to the Kellogg Business School, the National War College, and a Capstone program. She continues to read and develop herself. Life-long learning is key to your ability to succeed in a meaningful way. [47:06] Jan closes with a quote from Amelia Earhardt on the decision to act.   Quotable Quotes “Every once in a while, you need a reason to laugh when you're at work and you're in a really tough job. I think the cakes helped build that camaraderie and that's one thing I like about in-person workplaces.” “We expect the cadets to make a mistake when they're learning how to lead themselves. It's trial and error. And this is the time when we give them leeway to fail and pick themselves up, and make mistakes, admit them, and try not to repeat them.” “I've seen senior leaders fall short and even fail if they keep on with the behaviors that made them successful while leading self and leading others and they move into leading the organization but don't mature to strategic thinking.” “Be strategic and be decisive. A lot of times, people … haven't learned how to move from leading others to making decisions that affect an organization, ... the programs, and how that organization relates to others. … Move up into the strategic decision-making realm.” “Type “A”s out there, hear me! You want to control everything and it can drive you crazy. And if you don't let it go it will burn you out.” “The most powerful thing you can do is to release your control and release your power and give your power away.” “The best leaders cultivate their humility, which is really hard to do as you advance up in the ranks. Whether it's the military or if it's a private sector, or public non-profit, the more senior you get, people are treating you a little differently up in the ranks.” “What you should be seeking is deep contentment and satisfaction. That comes with a different way of looking at life. It comes from balancing and this becomes the response.” “People never make good choices; they always have to learn from experience, right?” “So many people are in the leadership space and trying to teach leadership and it's not easy. … If you are trying to understand leadership, how to be a better leader, and finding it not easy, your symptoms are normal.” “The people who are going to be happiest, in the long run, … look to find out how they can contribute as part of a bigger purpose with values that they share. … They're going to persevere. They're going to put in more than they take out. They're going to be contributors.” “Lifelong learning is key to your ability to succeed in a meaningful way where you're meeting all of your objectives and you're staying motivated. Otherwise, you lose the meaning of life if you don't continue to focus on life-long learning.”   Resources Mentioned Theleadershippodcast.com Sponsored by: Darley.com Vice Admiral Sandra L. Stosz Breaking Ice and Breaking Glass: Leading in Uncharted Waters U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard Academy The U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter JAMES Loy Institute for Leadership Admiral James Loy The Leadership Challenge: How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations, by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner Congressman Dan Crenshaw Kellogg School of Management National War College Coast Guard Capstone program Amelia Earhart What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful, by Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter James Mattis Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin Aristotle Arthur Brooks, “Being special vs. happy: What success addiction looks like and how to recover” Boundaries: When to Say Yes, When to Say No-To Take Control of Your Life, by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend 9/11 Bill Murray, “Army Training, Sir” Kung Fu Panda Kung Fu Panda 2 Senator Blutarsky Great Resignation

Emotional experiences stick with people, last longer in their memories, and are easier to recall. And extensive neuroscience research in recent decades makes clear that emotions are essential in our reasoning process: Strong emotions can pull us off course, but in general, emotions support better decision making. So, while you'll want to avoid triggering a threat response, don't try to remove all emotion from your relating. That can diminish the impact of your presence and lead to a cycle of ineffective behavior. Instead, aim for a balance: express just enough emotion to engage the other person but not so much that you provoke a hostile or defensive reaction, shut down the conversation, or damage the relationship. Of course, we may not know how another person will respond to our emotions, and when we are in the grip of strong feelings, it's hard to calibrate how we express them in conversation. The solution is to practice. By having more aware and mindful conversations, we learn not only how specific individuals respond to us, but also how we express our emotions in helpful and unhelpful ways. Practical episode outcomes: Learn skills to manage emotions constructively, and learn how to use your emotions constructively Calendly: https://calendly.com/ericakelechi (Book a 15-minute complimentary consultation) Affirmations: https://instagram.com/youraffirmationsdaily(for your daily affirmations) References · Baldwin, K., 2019. What Is The Golden Mean in Philosophy? |Mere Liberty. [online] Mere Liberty. Available at: https://mereliberty.com/philosophy/golden-mean-philosophy/#:~:text=The%20Golden%20Mean%20is%20a,is%20known%20as%20Virtue%20Ethics. · Cabanac, Michel (2002). “What is emotion?” Behavioral Processes 60 (2): 69-83. “[E]motion is any mental experience with high intensity and high hedonic content (pleasure/displeasure).” · Cram.com.2020. Explain Aristotle's Theory of The Golden Mean. [online] Available at: https://www.cram.com/essay/Explain-Aristotles-Theory-Of-The-Golden-Mean/FKHSJMSY7MQW#google_vignette · David, S., 2016. Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life. Avery. Ecmmagonline.co.uk.2021.[online]Available at: https://www.ecmmagonline.co.uk/images/toolkit/20%20August%202019/p47-Diagram.jpg · Emotional Intelligence: Why It Matters More than IQ, by Daniel Goleman, 1996 · Freedman, J.,2000. What Are Emotions?. Six Seconds. Available at: https://www.6seconds.org/2000/06/25/what-are-emotions/ · Raypole, C., 2020. How to Control Your Emotions: 11 Strategies to Try. [online] Healthline. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-control-your-emotions · Skillsyouneed.com.2021. Recognizing and Managing Emotions | SkillsYouNeed. [online] Available at: https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/managing-emotions.html · Positivepsychology.com.2021. [online] Available at: --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Master sound-healer and pioneering researcher Eileen McKusick joins me on Truthiverse this week to discuss the secrets of sound-healing in connection to the body's electrical nature. Eileen has been researching the many facets of health and human potential for the past 35 years. In 1996, she picked up her first set of tuning forks and began incorporating them in her massage therapy practice. After witnessing the positive effects on her clients, she began researching the effects of therapeutic sound on the human body and energy field, ultimately creating the sound therapy method of Biofield Tuning. She has also mapped the way that life experience (information) is stored in the human aura / biofield, and has a great many insights into the electrical underpinnings of human health - and our electric potential. It was realising the fundamental importance of electricity in our health and our lives at large that Eileen transformed her own life, beginning in 2010. "This is the promise of Electric Health – that as this light dawns on you and you start to see your own health through the lens of 'thinking electrically,' you too will experience this inevitable illuminated liberation from the dense, heavy lightless place you may be stuck in, like I was, and like so many of us are!" Special Guest: Eileen McKusick.

In this episode, Clay speaks with Dr. Gwen Bradford. Gwen is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Director of Graduate Studies at Rice University. She works in value theory and normative ethics, focusing on achievement, meaning, uniqueness, perfectionism, well-being, and ill-being. Gwen's book, Achievement (OUP 2015), which is about the nature and value of achievement, was awarded the 2017 APA Book Prize. Gwen and Clay focus mainly on Achievement, and how achievement relates to meaning in life. In addition, they discuss the goal of being human according to Aristotle, the ‘Golden Mean', Plato's view of leadership, the philosopher's role in society, difficulty, evil achievements, and why it's important to engage in conversations that make us uncomfortable.

Episode 34 - The Theory of Common ManOur world is obsessed with "great men" who go to the furthest extremes of human excellence at any cost.  It exalts, celebrates, and otherwise immortalizes this version of "greatness" to the expense of alternatives that might balance that with qualities like character or wisdom.  Think of professional athletes turned political activists; think of billionaires turned medical experts; think of beautiful movie actors turned social influencers.  In other words, we live in an age that dismisses the common man.  Chad dons a white lab coat and a tinge of sarcastic high-mindedness as the lead for this thought experiment.  Ben sniffs and skitters here and there through the maze of Chad's many machinations, as the two set out to establish a potentially groundbreaking theorem (will the world ever be the same?).  The term "common" carries such a drab connotation - how can we properly reinvigorate its meaning?  What do the wisest teachers in history say about what makes a man "great"?  And what did George Bailey, Tyler Durden, and Montgomery Gentry all intuit about genius of being a common man? SHOW NOTES:Illustration of "Gotheotherwayism" (Seinfeld):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y_6fZGSOQIAristotle's Golden Mean:  https://prezi.com/qppf2e4zyjgo/aristotle-the-golden-mean/?frame=3a3e97f0b0fe600f828aae52ba0118741fe695cfGeorge Bailey's Rant:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4ne13Zft9QScripture Reference (Micah 6:8):  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=micah%206%3A8&version=ESVChesterton Quote (it wouldn't hardly be an episode without one):  https://www.azquotes.com/quote/1253754    

Episode 55 - In this episode, Michele unpacks what "Push Energy" means on the Twin Flame Journey. There's nothing worse than realizing that we may have inadvertently pushed our twin flame away and not being able to figure out why or how this happened. If there's such a strong pull to them - how is it that we can unknowingly push them away? If they are the same core vibration as we are - wouldn't they want to be with us? Let's look at the Law of Polarity. The opposite of push is pull. When we feel our twin flame pulling away - we push. When we feel the pull to them - we push. Both of these enforce this polarity and the concept of separateness and separation. When what we really want to do on the Twin Flame journey is to find balance and unity. Neither push nor pull - but harmony and the middle ground in the center. Aristotle describes this as the Golden Mean - "The Golden Mean or the Golden middle way is the desirable middle between two extremes." Most relationships can handle push and pull energy and there's usually a little of both that keeps the relationship exciting. Twin Flame relationships are different. Twin flames can only exist in the Golden Mean. Twin flames are a soul connection that is based in unity. Not polarity. Twin Flames ideally want to balance the push and pull, the Yin and Yang, the feminine and masculine - and align with unconditional love. When we push towards our Twin Flame - we are unconsciously saying - I desire you and therefore I need you to come to me. I need you to validate my feelings. I need you to let me know I'm safe and that you love me back. This energy repels them and pushes them away. Any needs, desires and conditions - pushes them away. These needs, desires and conditions are based in fear. Divine Feminine energy - no matter the gender - is not needy. The Divine Masculine can no longer take Wounded Feminine energy on. That old template is no longer working. We have to heal it. We have to heal our Wounded Feminine energy. To our Twin Flame - we are their Divine Partner. The vibration they recognize is one of the Divine Feminine - which is confident, flowing, creative, secure, and unconditional. When we push - we are carrying fear energy/Wounded Feminine energy - and they don't recognize us. They are giving us a gift by not buying into this energy. It's not real and it's based in fear. Thanks for listening! Website: MicheleLynchHealing.com Articles: mlynchnyny.medium.com Instagram: @puttingdreamsonyourfeet --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michele-lynch/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michele-lynch/support

After a 6 month hiatus, I'm back! In this episode, I talk about Aristotle's 'Golden Mean' - a commentary about virtue, found in his 'Nicomachean Ethics'. Enjoy!

Hold for the long term or sell some losers to back the winners? Index funds or a basket of stocks? Concentrate the portfolio or diversify? On this month's mailbag, Bill Mann and David Kretzmann help us find the sweet spots of Foolish investing.