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The Greta Eskridge Podcast
Parenting in the Digital Age —Part 2 with Chris Mckenna

The Greta Eskridge Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 22:56


This month I am doing a series on a series on Parenting in the Digital Age and Taking Steps to Protect Our Kids from Porn. This is the second part of my two-part interview with Chris McKenna. Chris is the founder of the amazing organization Protect Young Eyes.  In this episode we are talking about an idea that Chris often shares with parents: delay is the way! Here is some more of our conversation: *No parent ever says “I've failed as a parent because I gave my kid snapchat too late.” *Chris shares this quote from Dr. Mitchell Princstein, chief science officer of the American Psychological Association, “there are no findings showing harm to children who stay off of social media, in fact, some emerging evidence suggests that the most socially competent kids are refraining from using these platforms.” *Chris suggests waiting until high school for a smart phone. *I suggest waiting until after high school for social media. *“May we raise kids who don't have to recover from their childhood.” Pam Leo *Chris shares tips for parenting in the digital age with our littles, middles and teens. *For littles: Get a router that will help prevent early accidental exposure. The router is your guard! Use it! Everything you need to know about routers from Chis found here. *For middles: Build that relational connection Have conversations that assure them no matter what happens they can land softly and safely with you!  *Use parental control software on all devices (learn more about those here)  *Give them a plan for what to do if they see pornography or other problematic things in the digital space. More on that in episode 8! *For teens: Keep talking! Almost annoy your kids with the frequency of these convos! Where to find more help from Chris? Website here  Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and I'd be so very grateful if you leave a 5 star rating of the podcast and write a quick review.  Reviews are incredibly helpful to me as a new podcaster. Thank you for listening and being part of my team.  I love you guys! Greta 

Good Enough Parenting
Better Behavior with Brain Basics

Good Enough Parenting

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 13:44


Want a better behaved kid? Begin by teaching them about their brain. This helps your kid externalize their struggles – they go from feeling shame (I'm a bad kid for acting this way) to self-compassion (sometimes I have a hard time and my downstairs brain takes over). Reducing shame, reduces challenging behavior. As childhood expert Pam Leo reminds us,“You can't teach children to behave better by making them feel worse. When children feel better, they behave better.” When we teach kids about their brains and help them understand what triggers them, it normalizes their feelings. We still set limits on behavior, but it comes from a place of compassion rather than control. These are big concepts for little brains. And it can feel a little intimidating to talk to your five year old about neurobiology. But just remember – you don't have to get these talks perfect. You just need to make them good enough. To get Carley's free video teaching you 4 play therapy techniques you can use TODAY to calm your emotional child and bring joy and freedom back to family life click here!http://www.paceparent.com/play And follow her @CarleyCounsels on FB & IG!

Successful Working Parents
Reparenting, and recovering from childhood trauma, with Ameé Quiriconi

Successful Working Parents

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 43:04


Ameé Quiriconi is an entrepreneur, podcast host, and author, she is also a mother of 2. This is an incredibly powerful episode. For anyone that dealt with any type of trauma in their childhood and are concerned with how that will impact their own parenting, this one is for you. Trigger warning: if you have some sensitivities to childhood trauma you may find this hard to listen to at times Timestamps: 0343 becoming an entrepreneur while becoming a mom 0600 wanting to do things differently than your parents did them 0743 being overwhelmed by motherhood 0910 not being the main parent after a divorce 0945 being a parent when you're a kid makes it difficult to be a parent as an adult 1045 abusive relationships “It's no longer about what my mom did to me, it's about what I'm doing to my kids and what I'm going to do right now to change the course of that” 1445 are we doomed to repeat the same mistakes our parents made? 1715 how important the first five years of child development are, and wha the can do about it 2240 the stress that entrepreneurship can bring to your family 2832 reparenting to give yourself the things you didn't receive in childhood 3605 advice for single working mom 3725 advice to former self 3810 best advice you've ever received  3945 advice for new dad EPISODE LINKS Ameé's book: The Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business >> ⁠https://amzn.to/45QH3oq⁠ Ameé's LinkedIn >> ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameequiriconi/⁠ Ameé's podcast: One Broken Mom >> https://open.spotify.com/show/6dDO9Tcl39A4X4MP84U28D?si=cedde8b14880417b Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents by Dr. Lindsay Gibson >> https://amzn.to/3Qkz1ya Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect by Jonice Webb >> https://amzn.to/45QE1ka Aha! Parenting by Dr. Laura Markham >> https://www.ahaparenting.com/ Mind Over Money: Overcoming the Money Disorders That Threaten Our Financial Health Dr. Brad Klontz >> https://amzn.to/47c44TE Connection Parenting by Pam Leo >> https://amzn.to/40flQ6m “Let's raise children who won't have to recover from their childhoods.”― Pam Leo SHOW LINKS: contact: ⁠successfulworkingparents@gmail.com⁠ Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents⁠  Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd

The Melissa Ambrosini Show
509: Pam Leo: Create A Deeper Connection With Your Child & Become a Better Parent

The Melissa Ambrosini Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 61:58


Want to discover a new way of parenting that can not only transform your relationship with your child… but also your relationship with yourself? It's called Connection Parenting, and it's a philosophy that's taken the parenting world by storm.Unlike traditional parenting approaches that rely on fear, guilt, and shame to get children to comply, Connection Parenting is based on the belief that children are naturally motivated to cooperate and learn when they feel seen, heard, and valued. It's a philosophy that's grounded in the latest research on child development, attachment theory, and neuroscience, and it's backed up by countless success stories from parents who have tried it and seen incredible results.To help us delve deeper into this game-changing approach, I'm joined by Pam Leo, a parenting expert and family literacy activist who literally wrote the book on Connection Parenting.Press play to learn how to raise children who won't need to ‘recover' from their childhood, why modern parenting techniques have moved away from the old-school model of punishment and reward, how to break free from destructive parenting patterns you may have inherited from your own parents, how to create a more harmonious and fulfilling family dynamic, what a child having a meltdown is actually trying to tell you, how to help your child develop a strong sense of resilience, practical tips for incorporating connection-based parenting into your daily routine, and what children *really* need to thrive.Head to www.melissaambrosini.com/509 for the show notes.Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We Need Help
WNH 064 Connection Parenting by Pam Leo

We Need Help

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 54:08


This week we are joined by our guest Maria as we review Connection Parenting by Pam Leo.   We talk about the practical application of the lessons learned from the book, including some that don't just apply to parenting, but to relationships and life in general.The We Need Help Podcast - is cheaper than therapy and way funnier.Hosted by : Lizzy… A proudly sophisticated hillbilly, a self-made dropout entrepreneur, a motivational speaker, a writer, a dedicated friend, MILF, trophy wife, sister, loving daughter, and survivor of life, so far.Izzy...a fiancé, happily sober addict/alcoholic, cancer survivor, college drop-out, ex-waitress, ex-CEO, current neuro-leadership executive coach, life coach, and teacher.Together we are 2 best friends who have discovered that shared pain is...well, HILARIOUS, especially when you have great company and the right kind of help.Join us as we read and review every self-help and spiritual book we can get our grubby little hands on, sharing with you every hilarious stumble, fumble, and aha! moment along the way.  You may learn a thing or two about yourself. Regardless, it will DEFINITELY be way more entertaining and fun than reading alone in your room while crying over whatever or whomever.  We've been there.  Alone, it's no fun. Come along with us on a journey of laughter through tears and hopefully have an aha! moment or two, too.Where To Find Us:Instagram: @weneedhelp_thepodcastSupport us at www.patreon.com/weneedhelppodcastShop Merch at https://weneedhelpthepodcast.com/Support the show

We Need Help
WNH 062 - The Motherhood

We Need Help

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 59:08


Maria (Izzy's Polish bestie) joins Izzy and Lizzy to hoehash about the motherhood, the surprises, the hard parts, and the best parts. Izzy‘s uterus packs it's Polish luggage while her two best friends scare her to death about becoming a mother in the hilarious conversation about real momming. Join us in reading the book "Connection Parenting" by Pam Leo and tune in next Tuesday for our review of the book!Support the show

Aware Parenting Stories
Episode 2: Connection Parenting with Pam Leo

Aware Parenting Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 82:16


This week on the Podcast I have the honour of talking to Pam Leo. Pam is the author of the wonderful book “Connection Parenting: Parenting through Connection instead of Coercion, through Love instead of Fear”, first published in 2005. She has worked for over 30 years as a childbirth and parent educator, grief work facilitator and parent mentor. She is a writer and has taught her Connection Parenting series “Meeting the Needs of Children” for many years. She is a founding member of the Alliance for Transforming the Lives of Children and is a family literacy activist and the founder of the Book Fairy Pantry Project, a not-for-profit grassroots project that advocates for literacy and aims to provide books donations for high risk families. They are hoping to reach the 10 million children in America who are living in poverty. She is the mother of 2 children, 5 grand-children and now a great-grandchild. Please note that this episode is not about Aware Parenting but rather Pam' Leo's approach - Connection Parenting. In today's episode we talk about Connection Parenting and how to focus on building and maintaining strong, consistent loving connections with our children. We talk about the need to treat children with respect. We discuss how to listen to children's feelings in a way that allows them to release and heal from stress and trauma. We discuss how to see our children's behaviour as a communication of unmet needs and how to decode their behaviour when it is challenging. She shares lots of ideas on how to fill children's ‘love cup', how to communicate in ways that strengthen connection and how to ensure we meet our needs as parents too. Pam shares her wisdom and knowledge to encourage us to “raise children who won't have to recover from their childhood”. To find out more about Pam Leo, please visit www.connectionparenting.com or www.bookfairypantryproject.org . Pam is also on Facebook as Pamela Leo and BookFairyPantryProject and on Instagram bookfairypantryproject.

Conscious Parents, Thriving Kids with Sue DeCaro

#172: Pam Leo once said, “however we treat the child, the child will treat the world.” This powerful statement holds significant meaning for those of us who identify as parents or guardians.  Listen in to hear more about this important topic! Join the Conscious Parents, Thriving Kids community on Facebook today. This is a place for encouragement, support, ideas, and strategies for raising today's children in a conscious and mindful way. Come join this global community of liked minded parents. Sue, the founder of Conscious Parents, Thriving Kids, and the host of this podcast will be with you every step of the way to answer questions and provide ongoing opportunities for learning and growing on your parenting journey. Join the Conscious Parents, Thriving Kids community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/138844930006014/

1000 Hours Outsides podcast
Hope For the Under-Resourced Parent | Pam Leo | The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast - S2 E20

1000 Hours Outsides podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 71:29


Maybe you, like I am, are struggling - muddling your way through this parenting thing. Pam Leo, offers so much hope in this episode for any parent or caregiver who feels under-resourced, who feels like they're not giving enough or not quite hitting the mark.  Pam is lovely and her resources and her life's mission has given us a better understanding of why parenting can be so unbelievably hard and then she gives practical tips and ideas that will help. We are often competing with our children to get needs met and a lack of resources is the most common reason for that competition. Pam Leo, author of Connection Parenting, joins us on the podcast to share her story as well as the genesis of Connection Parenting, and her book that includes her framework for 'Parenting Through Connection instead of Coercion'. Pam is a delight and we know you'll love this conversation! Check out Connection Parenting here: https://connectionparenting.com/ And The Book Fairy Panty Project here: https://bookfairypantryproject.org/ And Buy Pam's fantastic book here: https://amzn.to/3IR2vzk

Life Deconstructed
Threats and physical discipline don't change children's behavior, just like prisons don't reform prisoners

Life Deconstructed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 4:32 Transcription Available


Today's message, “Many of us believe that prisons are a failure, in the sense that they're not reforming prisoners, they're just making the behavioral issues worse. In examining prisons as a means of reform, from the lens that punishment is not the same as rehabilitation, how is this viewpoint any different to how often parents teach their children through punishment, as a vehicle for changing behavior, by resorting to threats, manipulation and punitive actions that only exacerbate fear and anxiety in children. Unfortunately, these are the hierarchical child rearing tactics, which still prevail in society." (Megan Stalnaker)Now I think it's really important to read what Pam Leo wrote in her book, “Connection Parenting” she said, “You can't teach children to behave better by making them feel worse.  When children feel better, they behave better.” And what a true statement this is for children and adults alike. When has fear and shaming ever been a positive motivator for action?In relation to this research, I found it interesting that a 1994 Times article titled, “Prisons Don't Work” noted that, “Prisoners kept too long tend to embrace criminal culture, its distorts their values and beliefs; they have little choice -- prison is their life. “It has me thinking, what choices do our children have in how their values and beliefs are shaped? As we are their parents, what choices did we have in the shaping of our own beliefs and values. The answer is children have little if not, zero choice in what they take in and role model from their environment. Our homes are their lives. Just like in prison, the inmates who are exposed longer to life in prison have a harder time assimilating after living a life in such rigidity and fear.Have you ever heard the saying, “Doing time for the crime”? And how often in our society do we read about the punishment not fitting the crime? How outrageous and egregious is it to learn about someone doing many years in prison for a mild offense or a misunderstanding. Will they emerge rehabilitated or anxious, angry and afraid for what they've endured, with the likelihood of committing a second offense.So what would this example of the "punishment not fitting the crime" look like in a family home? Let's say, there is a boy named Jayden who refuses to eat his broccoli. His mother threatens Jaydan with losing his PlayStation, a gaming device that has nothing to do with broccoli. Let's say the Mother adds in, “Your addicted to gaming anyway. A little time away from the PlayStation will be good for you.” The Mother fails to see her own role in buying the PlayStation to begin with, setting it up and purchasing games for Jayden.  The Mother is more concerned with using this punishment as a means to fulfill her secondary goal of getting Jayden to game less.The mother thinks she is correcting Jayden's behavior, so that we will eat his broccoli from now on but the Mother's own arbitrary connection between gaming and broccoli will not resonate with little Jayden. What will stay with the child is the fear and anxiety that the Mom took away his beloved PlayStation for something seemingly insignificant to him. I say that it is insignificant because how many times have you taken away an item from a child to teach them a lesson, then they turn around and do the same thing 2 days later and you have to remind them, Remember what I took away from you? Don't make the same mistake again! We think we are teaching them teaching them respect for authority to “pay” for their “crimes” and remember their mistakes but that is not what is happening. But are really teaching them that rules are to be feared, orders are to be blindly followed and that there is a deep feeling of shame and trepidation when they make a mistake in life.Connect with me: Instagram.com/megan_nycmom

Kindred World
Pam Leo Tackles Family Illiteracy During Pandemic With Book Fairy Guidance

Kindred World

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 40:09


Read the story here: https://www.kindredmedia.org/2021/01/tackling-a-national-family-literacy-epidemic-during-a-global-pandemic-an-interview-with-pam-leo-of-the-book-fairy-pantry-project/ Pam Leo inspires us to quite the hand-wringing and get busy tackling the epidemic of family illiteracy in our local communities with her on-the-ground Book Fairy Pantry Project stories and guidance! At-risk communities, who were already struggling with an epidemic of illiteracy, often transgenerational, are now finding their limited book resources drying up during the pandemic. Pam Leo shares with us in this interview practical ways to combat illiteracy in your community, as well as the shocking statistics on the lack of books in many homes in America. Her stories are uplifting, funny, and common sense, with her guidance on how to work with food pantries, local WIC offices, Goodwill, Eagle Scouts (who built Little Free Libraries in two Maine neighborhoods), and more. Visit the Book Fairy Pantry Project for more literacy statistics and guidance on how to get your own community literacy activism going at www.BookFairyPantryProject.org. Visit Kindred Media for a transcript of this recording in the near future, and read more of Pam's work: www.kindredmedia.org/author/pam-leo/ Visit Kindred World to learn more about our nonprofit initiatives: www.KindredWorld.org

Resistance Radio
Resistance Radio - Guest: Carmine Leo

Resistance Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 54:44


Carmine Leo is the owner of LifeCoaching.com and maintains a thriving practice providing organizations, teams and individuals with an evidence-based methodology to develop emotional intelligence and emotional self-management skills through coaching and training. Over the last twenty years he has successfully coached hundreds of clients - from single moms to CEOs, from combat-vet Marines to artists, musicians, and writers, from rocket scientists to permaculture communitarians - as well as working with clients within organizations such as Apple, Google, Raytheon, NASA, IBM, Onsemi, General Atomics, The Washington Post, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and many others. Carmine was a co-developer - in collaboration with Pam Leo - of the parenting workshops, "Meeting the Needs of Children" which in 1995 were published as Pam's seminal book, "Connection Parenting."

Life from the Top of the Mind
Correcting Other's Behavior

Life from the Top of the Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020


“You can’t make people better by making them feel worse.” ~ Adapted from Pam Leo (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)

Quantum Family Podcast
Shifting the Parenting Paradigm

Quantum Family Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 20:20


What we cover in this Episode:The core question that led me on the conscious parenting journey. An experience with my oldest son that revolutionized our family lifeAn activity in present moment awareness A mini quantum practice I recommend every day Resources referenced:Pam Leo's book, Connection Parenting: Parenting Through Connection Instead of Coercion, Through Love Instead of Fear-----> Later I studied Parenting by Connection with Patty Wipfler at Hand in Hand Parenting. Her book is my favorite starter for understanding and applying connection-based parenting:Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges by Patty Wipfler and Tosha Shore

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Peaceful Mama - At Every Age and at Any Stage
Dr. Tina Bozicnik: Living, teaching and practicing through authenticity

Peaceful Mama - At Every Age and at Any Stage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 40:03


Imagine living from a place of truth and authenticity free from the inner voice of the critic, where you flow and know you are living your purpose. Dr. Tina Bozicnik is doing just that, a pediatrician and a mom of a 3-year old daughter whose aliveness and truth radiates from her. As a pediatrician, she accepts herself fully knowing we are imperfectly perfect humans and this sense of calm and purpose resonates deeply with the children she works with. She believes in holistic and integrative approach when it comes to treatment of her little patients that is in tune with children’s playful nature. She motivates and encourages parents to become positive, conscious role models for their children, by living their unlimited potential and being authentic. We know the way we show up as humans matters, especially when we are parents, because as Pam Leo said “However we treat the child, the child will treat the world.” Tina shares tools for how we can be more conscious, present, and connected and treat our children how they want to be treated. Listen and be inspired to a new way of living, one of truth, acceptance, and presence, so you feel good about yourself as a person and a parent.

Read-Aloud Revival ®
RAR #116: Reading Aloud to Babies, Connection Parenting, and Getting Books into the Hands of Every Child

Read-Aloud Revival ®

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 38:28


We say it often here at the Read-Aloud Revival: sharing books with our kids is all about connection. This is true for all ages, but today we're especially going to talk about the importance of reading aloud to babies. Our guest today goes so far as to say that our effectiveness as parents is in direct proportion to the strength of the bond that we have with our child. This is good stuff! In this new episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, Pam Leo shares her wisdom about connecting with babies and toddlers through books. In this episode, you'll hear: How connection = effectiveness in parentingWhether reading to babies really matters (spoiler alert: It does... a lot!)Favorite books for babies and toddlers ...Click that play button below to hear the podcast: Listener Guide Use the time stamps below to skip to any part of the podcast: 2:30 Meet Pam Leo4:04 Marrying two loves6:03 Our effectiveness as parents7:23 Reading with babies10:16 'Reading Voice'11:22 Favorite books for babes14:42 Sign language books & wordless books21:05 Brain-building23:58 Building a 'Bridge'25:44 The Book Fairy Pantry Project32:52 Let the Kids Speak More free resources & booklists Get the best episodes and reources from the Read-Aloud Revival Keep an eye on your inbox! We'll keep you posted whenever we have a new podcast episode or a great free booklist or resource for you. There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again. Email Address I'd like to receive the free email course. Yes! Powered by ConvertKit /* Layout */ .ck_form.ck_minimal { /* divider image */ background: #f9f9f9; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; overflow: hidden; color: #666; font-size: 16px; border: solid 1px #d1d1d1; -webkit-box-shadow: none; -moz-box-shadow: none; box-shadow: none; clear: both; margin: 20px 0px; text-align: center; } .ck_form.ck_minimal h3.ck_form_title { text-align: center; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-size: 28px; } .ck_form.ck_minimal h4 { text-align: center; font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 0px; margin-top: 0px; } .ck_form.ck_minimal p { padding: 0px; } .ck_form, .ck_form * { -webkit-box-sizing: border-box; -moz-box-sizing: border-box; box-sizing: border-box; } .ck_form.ck_minimal .ck_form_fields { width: 100%; float: left; padding: 5%; } /* Form fields */ .ck_errorArea { display: none; /* temporary */ } #ck_success_msg { padding: 10px 10px 0px; border: solid 1px #ddd; background: #eee; } .ck_form.ck_minimal input[type="text"], .ck_form.ck_minimal input[type="email"] { font-size: 18px; padding: 10px 8px; width: 68%; border: 1px solid #d6d6d6; /* stroke */ -moz-border-radius: 3px; -webkit-border-radius: 3px; border-radius: 3px; /* border radius */ background-color: #fff; /* layer fill content */ margin-bottom: 5px; height: auto; float: left; margin: 0px; margin-right: 2%; height: 42px; } .ck_form input[type="text"]:focus, .ck_form input[type="email"]:focus { outline: none; border-color: #aaa; } .ck_form.ck_minimal .ck_subscribe_button { width: 100%; color: #fff; margin: 0px; padding: 11px 0px; font-size: 18px; background: #6fc171; -moz-border-radius: 3px; -webkit-border-radius: 3px; border-radius: 3px; /* border radius */ cursor: pointer; border: none; text-shadow: none; width: 30%; float: left; height: 42px; } .ck_form.ck_minimal .ck_guarantee { color: #626262; font-size: 12px; text-align: center; padding: 15px 0px 0px; display: block; clear: both...

One Broken Mom
1.18 How To Raise Children Who Won't Have to Recover From Their Childhood with Pam Leo

One Broken Mom

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2018 55:19


There is no doubt that Pam Leo has changed and affected literally thousands and thousands of lives in her decades of work teaching parents. She is a writer, speaker, educator and like me, an avid reader and learner. Since the explosion of social media, Pam has gained additional "internet fame" with her quote "Let's raise children who won't have to recover from their childhoods." Spurred on by this very quote, Amee reached out to Pam Leo to see if she would sit down and talk about how exactly to do this. Listen as the two of them discuss Pam's book, Connection Parenting and how we can all learn so much more about ourselves - even if we're not parents - by understanding more about how we were raised.

Tracking Wonder Podcast
S1 EP5: The Tension Between Optimal Collaboration vs Solitude with Pam Slim and Leo Babauta

Tracking Wonder Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2018 72:20


Jeffrey's questions:  "When you're wanting to make a radical change in your work life or advance your best ideas, how much collaboration do you need, and how much time alone is best for you to generate and then advance your best ideas?”  In her book, The Creative Habit, celebrated choreographer Twyla Tharp suggests that “a clearly stated and consciously shared purpose is the foundation of great collaboration.” What else do you need to facilitate a successful collaboration? What role does solitude play in allowing you to process ideas and make meaningful contributions to the group? And how do we practice solitude in a world where technology conveniently supplies a distraction any time we feel a little uncertainty or discomfort?  Jeffrey is at the roundtable with mindfulness teacher and author Leo Babauta and award-winning author, speaker and business consultant Pam Slim to explore the characteristics of a successful collaboration and the necessity of solitude as a critical part of the process. Pam and Leo both share the radical transformations that led them to become entrepreneurs and their experiences with the collaborative nature of sharing your writing with an online community. They speak to challenge of embracing uncertainty rather than retreating into your cell phone—and the liberation that comes with opening your heart to discomfort.  Key Takeaways [3:57] Pam & Leo’s young genius moments ‘Alive in the magic,’ creating worlds Burying marbles, climbing banyan tree [9:23] Leo’s time of radical change Overweight smoker, deeply in debt Felt badly about self as person, father Picked one thing to change (smoking) Began to change other habits as well Started blog in 2007, year of discovery Achieved with support of others [18:08] Pam’s journey of radical change Working 90 hours/week in 1996 Mentors moved on after merger, lost mojo Also stuck in unhealthy relationship Quit job without plan (huge tolerance for risk) Reached out to old boss for freelance work Realized suited to entrepreneurship [27:18] Pam’s take on successful collaborative efforts As much as you prepare, much is random (human side of business) Open to collaborate with client, mentors or peer network [33:11] The characteristics of optimal collaboration Strong opinions, weakly held Deep listening Mirrored communication Shared purpose, but individual motivation Joint mission, desire to be part of something bigger Acceptance, mutual love and respect Community spirit, shared workload Different perspectives, life experiences Willingness to be changed (beginner’s mind) Leader offering invitation to collaborate, keep it going Create brave spaces [47:46] The significance of solitude Solitude is ‘lost art’ Necessary first step in collaboration Schedule time for solitude Step away from technology to process Can be around people, yet alone with thoughts [56:37] How we use our phones to avoid uncertainty, discomfort Solitude, isolation allows for awareness of patterns Set intention and create boundaries Play with discomfort (critical part of development) Proactively schedule time without distractions [1:03:10] Pam’s advice for executives around allowing for solitude Signals, signs ‘No meeting’ days Design space for needs of team Enforce your own boundaries Connect with Pam & Leo Pam’s Website Escape from Cubicle Nation Leo’s Website Zen Habits Resources The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life by Twyla Tharp “Just Think: The Challenges of the Disengaged Mind” by Timothy D. Wilson, et al. Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude by Raymond M. Kethledge and Michael S. Erwin Solitude: A Singular Life in a Crowded World by Michael Harris The Quiet Revolution

MomTalkRadio's Podcast
Connection Parenting, Bringing Home Baby

MomTalkRadio's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2006 59:57


Maria talks with Pam Leo author of Connection Parenting. Jeanne Murphy, author of Bring Home Baby and Baby Makes Three. Nancy Cleary from Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing talks with Maria about the Mom-Writers Publishing Cooperative and Dorothy Dougherty author of Teach Me How to Say it Right: Helping Your Child with Articulation Problems.