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Jerry Colonna is a world-renowned executive coach, a former venture capitalist, and the co-founder and CEO of Reboot, an executive coaching firm that combines practical leadership development with deeper self-inquiry. With over 27 years of coaching experience, he has guided countless leaders through the challenges of scaling companies, building teams, and navigating the emotional complexities of leadership. Known for his radical-self-inquiry approach, Jerry helps leaders uncover the unconscious patterns that hold them back and empowers them to lead with authenticity, compassion, and clarity.In our conversation, we cover:1. A powerful question that unlocks self-awareness: “How have I been complicit in creating the conditions I say I don't want?”2. Jerry's foundational equation for leadership success: practical skills + radical self-inquiry + shared experiences = enhanced leadership and resilience3. Why teams most often fail (hint: it's not lack of talent or strategy)4. How busyness often masks deeper issues of self-worth5. Why a “growth mindset” can be problematic6. The importance of legacy and what it means to live a meaningful life7. The role of AI in self-inquiry and how tools like ChatGPT can help uncover blind spots8. Jerry's advice for navigating the unsettling rise of AI and its implications for leadership and humanity—Brought to you by:Eppo—Run reliable, impactful experimentsContentsquare—Create better digital experiencesOneSchema—Import CSV data 10x faster—Where to find Jerry Colonna:• X: https://x.com/jerrycolonna• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-colonna-reboot/• Website: https://reunion.reboot.io/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Jerry Colonna(04:12) Jerry's key question(06:55) The equation for great leadership(09:37) The big lie of success and happiness(12:12) The consciousness hack(15:56) Getting over the fear of consequences(20:23) The problem with bypassing our childhood baggage(23:22) Radical self-inquiry: asking the tough questions(27:05) Shared experiences: the power of community(30:25) The trap of busyness and attachment(40:45) Understanding our own intentions(46:58) Legacy and purpose(55:43) Writing for self-discovery(57:12) The impact of AI on humanity(01:05:00) Turning a growth mindset into a fixed mindset(01:11:30) The role of radical self-inquiry in leadership(01:19:24) Final thoughts and reflections—Referenced:• Naropa University: https://www.naropa.edu/• Fitler Club: https://fitlerclub.com• Chris Fralic on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisfralic/• Will Smith on the price of fame: ‘I have been deeply humbled and deeply inspired': https://www.today.com/popculture/news/will-smith-fame-rcna127830• Seth Godin's best tactics for building remarkable products, strategies, brands, and more: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/seth-godins-tactics-for-building-remarkable-products• The life of Buddha: https://www.britannica.com/summary/Buddha-founder-of-Buddhism• 10% Happier with Dan Harris podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-happier-with-dan-harris/id1087147821• Simon Sinek's website: https://simonsinek.com/• Mike Tyson Gives Morbid Response to Young Interviewer's Question About His “Legacy”: https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/mike-tyson-morbid-response-young-interviewer-legacy-1234944054/• Dan Shipper's post on X about asking ChatGPT for blind spots: https://x.com/danshipper/status/1910387987487318318• Evernote: https://evernote.com/• Claude: https://claude.ai• Peter Senge on X: https://x.com/petersenge• Carl Jung's quote: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/44379-until-you-make-the-unconscious-conscious-it-will-direct-your• Parker Palmer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parker-j-palmer-5a92b110/• The unexamined life is not worth living: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_unexamined_life_is_not_worth_living—Recommended books:• Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up: https://www.amazon.com/Reboot-Leadership-Art-Growing-Up/dp/0062749536• Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong: https://www.amazon.com/Reunion-Leadership-Longing-Jerry-Colonna/dp/0063142139• Born to Run: https://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Bruce-Springsteen/dp/1501141511• 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works—A True Story: https://www.amazon.com/10-Happier-Self-Help-Actually-Works/dp/0062265431• Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling: https://www.amazon.com/Soldiers-Kings-Survival-World-Smuggling/dp/0593298586• The Giving Tree: https://www.amazon.com/Giving-Tree-Shel-Silverstein/dp/0060256656/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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Today Anna and Alexandra want to bring a bit more levity after a few intense weeks. Anna shares how it was in fact book club who took out the cone in Alexandra's neighborhood. Alexandra's windshield wipers are broken as is her spirit after trying to tackle making a Valentine's box for Buddy for school. More National Geographic moments including bald eagles for the sisters. You can travel with them around the world as they share international Valentine's Day traditions. Something that doesn't encourage love is Sam Smith's song Unholy but following Dan Harris' suggestions for meditation in his book 10% Happier does. Have a great week and you are not alone! https://www.amazon.com/10-Happier-Self-Help-Actually-Works/dp/0062265431 Reach out to Anna and Alexandra: Therussiansisters@gmail.com Our Website is here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan Harris is the author of the #1 New York Times Bestselling book, 10% Happier, co-founder of the meditation app 10% Happier, and anchor for Good Morning America. In this conversation, Dan and I go over: Dan's experience of going over to Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan right after 9/11 as an investigative journalist How Dan got hooked into drugs after returning home Psychedelics, and how it can intertwine with meditation His journey into getting into meditation and what he has learned from his shrink and teachers What it's like to be completely silent for ten days without talking (or making eye contact) Buddhism and how Dan applies their practice in his daily routine Benefits of meditation and how to use it to make smarter decisions and more Check out Dan and his work: Ten percent: https://tenpercent.com 10% Happier (book): https://www.amazon.com/10-Happier-Self-Help-Actually-Works/dp/0062265431 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danharris/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/danbharris Subscribe to the podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growth-minds/id1482999379 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4M9IlPFWzCaTv60kvCMlVS?si=Uekv50aBSlaSjYo537IjXQ Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9ncm93dGhtaW5kcy5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw==
Our guest for this episode is the double bass player Keenan Zach. We've known Keenan for years, and we've seen him perform countless times—he's a fantastic musician and an overall inspiring person. Keenan plays both jazz and classical music, and he's currently pursuing his doctorate at Stony Brook University. So we begin the conversation by asking some deep questions about jazz, especially the features that fascinate our classical musician brains: what is groove and how does it work? How do jazz musicians improvise and how can one practice that skill? We also talked about the differences between jazz and classical music training, and how each side can be helped by the other. But the meat of the conversation centered around one of my favorite topics, meditation. Keenan has had a disciplined meditation practice for many years, and had lots of wonderful things to say about mindfulness, enlightenment, and the value of letting go. These concepts help all three of us to be better people and musicians. Timestamps (clickable on https://exploringkodawari.blog/podcast-episodes/keenan-zach-jazz-meditation-enlightenment (webpage))[06:32] The differences between jazz and classical training, and how they influence each other. [13:27] What is groove and how does it work? [21:27] How to practice improvising, and the approach of teacher Ray Anderson. [25:42] How Keenan got started with a meditation practice. [28:32] Kenny Werner's Effortless Mastery, a must read for any musician, about learning to integrate your inner critic and perform in a flow state. [32:32] The "waking up" moment of a meditation practice. [41:32] What is progress in meditation? [47:08] What is enlightenment? [55:14] The value of being able to let go of things and its relationship to fulfillment—what meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg calls "the letting go muscle". [01:08:19] Bonus Questions Links Discussed:https://www.inquiringmind.com/article/2701_w_kornfield-enlightenments/ (Enlightenments) by Jack Kornfield https://medium.com/the-ascent/how-to-punctuate-your-busy-life-with-small-tastes-of-enlightenment-e4e75656914c?source=friends_link&sk=99b9c0d07abfe04dee28ae73ddf58737 (How to Punctuate Your Busy Life With Small Tastes of Enlightenment) by Luke (that's me!) https://kennywerner.com/effortless-mastery (Effortless Mastery) by Kenny Werner https://youtu.be/3aVET-CDRWk?t=886 (Stefan Jackiw play Bruch Scottish Fantasy )(amazing performance!!) https://youtu.be/gMoRtJhVoxc (How Do I Love Myself?) A video of meditation teacher Thich Nhat Hanh https://medium.com/age-of-awareness/the-vipassana-facelift-f4c3e8242c14?source=friends_link&sk=43c3065da5b29aeb0cf47e131fd8bb54 (The Vipassana Facelift) by Luke (that's me again!) https://shambhalatimes.org/2018/10/07/before-and-after-portraits-from-dathun/ (Peter Seidler's "Before and After"), a photo series taken before and after a meditation retreat. https://samharris.org/podcasts/drugs-and-the-meaning-of-life/ (Drugs and the Meaning of Life) by Sam Harris https://www.amazon.com/10-Happier-Self-Help-Actually-Works/dp/0062265431/ref=sr_1_1 (10 % Happier) by Dan Harris https://pemachodronfoundation.org/product/when-things-fall-apart-book/ (When Things Fall Apart) by Pema Chodron (Keenan's favorite book) Support Us:You can always support us by leaving a rating or review in your podcasting app. You can also share our episodes with friends on social media. But it does take a lot of time to put together a podcast, maintain a website, and write new content every week. So if you would like to support us in a more substantial way, consider making a donation through the Paypal buttons on our website: https://exploringkodawari.blog/donation/ (https://exploringkodawari.blog/donation/) Follow Us:https://exploringkodawari.blog/ (Our Website/Blog) https://exploringkodawari.blog/newsletter/ (Newsletter) Twitter: https://twitter.com/EKodawari (@EKodawari) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exploringkodawari/ Support this podcast
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About the guest: Jennifer walked into her college radio station as a 17-year-old freshman and never looked back. Even though she was terrified of the microphone back then — and spoke into it as little as possible — she loved the studio, the atmosphere and, most of all, the people who work in broadcasting. She was hooked. Decades later, she's back behind the radio microphone hosting Maine Public Radio's flagship talk program, Maine Calling. She's not afraid of the mic anymore, but still loves the bright, eclectic people she gets to work with every day. Jennifer joined MPBN in June 2007 after spending more than 13 years at WCSH-TV in Portland as a general assignment reporter and weekend news anchor. She has twice won a regional Edward R. Murrow award: in 1998, for coverage of Maine National Guard and Reserve soldiers deployed in Bosnia and Hungary, and in 2003, for the documentary Citizen King, about then-governor and former Maine Watch host Angus King. For six years, Jennifer served as host, reporter and executive producer of Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks. She has moderated more than 20 broadcast debates for Maine Public Television and has produced three television documentaries: Broken Trust: Elder Abuse in Maine and Winds of Change, both Maine Watch Special Reports, and A Matter of Duty: The Continuing War Against PTSD. Co-produced with Charlie Stuart, A Matter of Duty has been shown on PBS television stations throughout the U.S. and in multiple screenings, including at the National Sheriff's Association national conference. Jennifer grew up outside Atlanta, Georgia. She earned her BA from the University of Virginia and her master's in journalism from the University of California at Berkeley. She worked at television stations in San Francisco and Monterey, California, before coming to Maine. She and her husband Mike have two teenagers. In the episode: 1:03 – While in college, Jennifer describes how her career in broadcasting began after being “hired” by Herb Ivy as a DJ on her college's radio station and interning at CNN. 8:43 – Jennifer talks about her connection to Maine and how she got to know news directors to get her first job in Maine. 12:00 – Nancy talks about the parallels her career has with Jennifer's. 16:23 – With such a tremendous following, Jennifer shares what she does to increase brand engagement, including diversity. 19:34 – Jennifer gives a how-to tip for PR professionals pitching Maine Calling. 26:26 – Jennifer answers what makes a good call-in radio show. 30:58 – Jennifer and Nancy Bob Elliot's legacy. 36:20 – Jennifer describes how she realized that the difference between public and traditional media is service. 42:09 – Jennifer describes how her network has grown on its own. 44:06 – As one of her most useful resources, Jennifer tells how important her dictionary is. Quote “We're kind of the opposite of every other organization that I've worked at. We're not really doing a news story. We're not doing stories. We're having a conversation about something.” – Jennifer Rooks, host of Maine Calling on Maine Public Radio Links: Maine Calling: https://www.mainepublic.org/programs/maine-calling Maine Public: https://www.mainepublic.org/ PR Works! by Nancy Marshall: https://www.amazon.com/PR-Works-implement-leverage-relations/dp/1511641614 Grow Your Audience, Grow Your Brand by Nancy Marshall: https://www.amazon.com/Grow-Your-Audience-Brand-ebook/dp/B0892R9PXF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1P549BP2R3CUJ&dchild=1&keywords=grow+your+audience%2C+grow+your+brand+by+nancy+marshall&qid=1592249821&s=books&sprefix=grow+your+aud%2Cstripbooks%2C173&sr=1-1 10% Happier by Dan Harris: https://www.amazon.com/10-Happier-Self-Help-Actually-Works/dp/0062265431 Bob's Basement: https://www.newscentermaine.com/section/entertainment/television/bobs-basement talk@mainpublic.org Cindy Han: chan@mainpublic.org Jonathan Smith: jpsmith@mainepublic.org Activate the PR Maven® Flash Briefing on your Alexa Device. Join the PR Maven® Facebook group page. Looking to connect: Email: jrooks@mainepublic.org
Jason Wester - Tipton (IA) Superintendent - shares his thoughts on his daily journaling, being vulnerable with staff, visibility as a superintendent, and why he has implemented yoga and meditation into his daily routine.Items Discussed on the Show:Moleskine Journal: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=moleskine+notebook&crid=22FOTV54B2OFU&sprefix=moleskin%2Caps%2C194&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_8Headspace Meditation App: https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-appRising Strong Book: https://www.amazon.com/Rising-Strong-Ability-Transforms-Parent/dp/081298580X10% Happier Book: https://www.amazon.com/10-Happier-Self-Help-Actually-Works/dp/0062265431
It feels like meditation - and apps for meditation - are everywhere right now. I keep seeing this animation for the Calm app in my Facebook feed - the one where you do nothing for 15 seconds while you watch a video of rain gently falling on some leaves... It’s a modern twist on an ancient tradition. Meditiation Apps Insight Timer (https://insighttimer.com/) Calm (https://www.calm.com/) Headspace (https://www.headspace.com/) Books 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story (https://www.amazon.com/10-Happier-Self-Help-Actually-Works-ebook/dp/B00FJ376CS/ref=pd_cp_351_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=80460301815383741&pf_rd_r=8CNRQGX3AX3KM73492H5&pd_rd_wg=ICCTJ&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=EBqFv&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=8a7d07d9-8475-11e8-b77d-4ffb343ca287&pd_rd_i=B00FJ376CS&psc=1&refRID=8CNRQGX3AX3KM73492H5) by Dan Harris Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-to Book (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y58KF6P/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1) by Dan Harris Special Guest: Yasmin Haut.
GUILT, SHAME and being “SO OCD” with Shala Nicely I am honored to share with you a recent interview I did with OCD ROCKSTAR and dear friend, Shala Nicely. Shala is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Atlanta and treats OCD and OCD Spectrum Disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I briefly outlined the conversation and left all the links discussed during the podcast. Enjoy! Shala recently wrote an awesome blog post article about a top women's magazine that posted an article encouraging readers to “be a little OCD!” Shala declared enough was enough and got writing. Shala and her ROCKSTAR mom are doing so much to advocate for the OCD community. See the below link to check it out. http://www.shalanicely.com/misc/aha-moments-magazine-encouraging-us-little-ocd/ How do you respond when people say, “I am SO OCD?” Shala reports that she always aims to never shame anyone. For this reason, she talked about polite and non-shaming ways to educate others on what OCD and how painful and debilitating it can be. How does it feel when you hear someone say "I am so OCD"? “First, frustration”, but then desire to educate others about the severity of OCD and other mental health disorders. Are people with OCD, “SO OCD?” In today's society, being “SO OCD” is generalized to describe someone who is meticulous and likes symmetry and neatness. This is not typical for someone with OCD. Someone who has severe OCD might be entirely ok with a dirty bedroom and not need symmetry or cleanliness at all. It is important that we educate people about the specific sub-types of OCD so that people better understand the complexities and variety of OCD symptoms. Go to Iocdf.org for more information How can we manage the shame and guilt that comes with having OCD or another mental health disorder? Brene Brown has written some AWESOME literature and has done amazing research about shame and guilt. Because Shame and Guilt are so common amongst those with OCD, Anxiety, Eating Disorders and Body- Focused Repetitive Disorders, we both strongly encourage listeners to read any of her books. Kimberley also discussed Brene's explanation of how to identify if you can trust someone. Check out the link below to watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewngFnXcqao Shala's FAVORITE mindfulness tool: Dan Harris' 10% Happier book and App. https://www.amazon.com/10-Happier-Self-Help-Actually-Works/dp/0062265431/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500508777&sr=8-1&keywords=10%25+happier How to find out more about Shala Nicely Shalanicely.com Beyondthedoubt.com/keywords You can also watch the unedited version of this podcast below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4zPJTCORqg&t=8s
Learn how to get stress, anxiety and depression under control with two simple techniques. In the final episode of the series, we go into how to stop anxiety before it gains momentum, and simple and effective long-term solution that can help you rebalance hormones while also growing your brain! The two resources I recommend in this show are: Dare: The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks: https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Anxiety-Stop-Panic-Attacks/dp/0956596258/ and 10% Happier: https://www.amazon.com/10%25-Happier-Self-Help-Actually-Works--/dp/0062265431/ And please join us for a 10 Day Meditation Challenge at: 10daymeditation.com
5 Roads out of Retail Pharmacy Part 1 of 5: Managing Your Money Before Leaving Retail Pharmacy Link to article that inspired this 5 part miniseries: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-roads-out-retailpharmacy-erin-l-albert-mba-pharmd-jd?trk=mp-reader-card Pete the Planner: http://petetheplanner.com/ About Pete the Planner: http://petetheplanner.com/whoweare/#sthash.GPrHyjIK.dpbs Pete's Podcast, Million Dollar Plan: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/pete-the-planner/the-ask-pete-the-planner-podcast Pete's Books: http://shop.petetheplanner.com Peter Dunn, Author on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Peter-Dunn/e/B002BLQ23A/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1469896622&sr=8-1 Pete's Ideal Budget Plan: http://blog.petetheplanner.com/how-much-should-you-spend-on-housing-car-groceries-and-gifts/ First 3 things to consider for making a career change: Look at major/master categories of expenses – are you willing to make a change? Is retirement being offered in a new role you're looking at, esp. if you're taking a pay-cut? If taking a pay cut – analyze opportunity costs. Can you put an economic value on your happiness? Values Assessment Cards: http://www.motivationalinterviewing.org/sites/default/files/valuescardsort_0.pdf Take gross monthly income: $10K per month, hypothetically in retail: “The Albert/Baller Ratio” -How much is your money (%) moving you forward each month? How much per month are you getting out of debt? How much per month are you saving for retirement? -If this bucket is 35% or greater = you're doing well! -If below 10%? You need to re-evaluate before expenses changing jobs… Rainy Day Fund for reserve – how much should someone have in reserve? -3 months minimum -If taking a pay cut or in sales, 6 months is warranted -Should be and stay liquid Education beyond the PharmD – money considerations here? Don't take out more student loans than you need. Open a 529 Plan – states vary on amounts for tax credit/advantages Roth IRA – can also be used for education Does employer have a tuition reimbursement option to further your education? Multipationals Book: https://www.amazon.com/Multipationals-Changing-Create-Career-Portfolio-ebook/dp/B00X4UEO8W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469897986&sr=8-1&keywords=multipationals Abdul Hakim-Shabazz (our mutual multipational friend—please ignore his cigar): http://www.wibc.com/personalities/abdul-hakim-shabazz Speed Round: Pete's reading: 10% Happier Dan Harris: https://www.amazon.com/10%25-Happier-Self-Help-Actually-Works--/dp/0062265431/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469898332&sr=8-1&keywords=10%25+happier Pete's listening to: The Axe Files, David Axelrod: http://politics.uchicago.edu/pages/axefiles and Here's the Thing, with Alec Baldwin: http://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.