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Listen to the Message From Sunday, March 2, 2025 "New Creation Realities", Part One "All Things New"   Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” Summary: Being in Christ is the foundation of transformation. This verse is a statement of fact, hope, and a solution to life's struggles. In programming terms, it's like an "if-then" statement—if anyone is in Christ, then they are made new. This transformation isn't just an improvement of the old but a complete renewal, similar to a caterpillar becoming a butterfly. Though outwardly the same, a believer's heart and spirit are regenerated, leading to a new way of living. Encouragement: Thank God for making you a new creation. Let go of old habits, sins, and mindsets that have passed away. Embrace and focus on the new spiritual reality in Christ.  

Here is the full story in all it's glory in case anyone wanted to listen to the full thing :) Summary: Being a bartender at some random speed dating joint wasn't exactly what Katsuki had in mind, but it pays the bills. Watching dumb extras fail at flirting provides at least mild entertainment and distraction from dealing with his bitchy boss. Enter Izuku, one of those extras, who maybe isn't quite what he seems at first glance. And no, Katsuki is definitely not interested, fuck off! This is just a podfic of the original! If that doesn't suit your fancy you can find the link to the original fic here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28077807/chapters/68790816 Let's get in touch! Email: Demonfeedaudio@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠ Spotify ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠ Discord ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠Kofi Page ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠ Recommendation Form ⁠⁠⁠ Thumbnail: Drawn by Shannoniganz Art on Twitter especially for this fic! They were nice enough to let me use it as the thumbnail for this story, if you like it go tell them so! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:34 Chapter 1 00:18:43 Chapter 2 00:32:11 Chapter 3 00:48:06 Chapter 4 01:07:16 Chapter 5 01:18:52 Chapter 6

SEX IS IN THIS CHAPTER, I've added a timestamp to skip to if you wanna skip out on the sex but hear the rest of the story. :) Summary: Being a bartender at some random speed dating joint wasn't exactly what Katsuki had in mind, but it pays the bills. Watching dumb extras fail at flirting provides at least mild entertainment and distraction from dealing with his bitchy boss. Enter Izuku, one of those extras, who maybe isn't quite what he seems at first glance. And no, Katsuki is definitely not interested, fuck off! This is just a podfic of the original! If that doesn't suit your fancy you can find the link to the original fic here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28077807/chapters/68790816 Let's get in touch! Email: Demonfeedaudio@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠ Spotify ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠ Discord ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠Kofi Page ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠ Recommendation Form ⁠⁠⁠ Thumbnail: Drawn by Shannoniganz Art on Twitter especially for this fic! They were nice enough to let me use it as the thumbnail for this story, if you like it go tell them so! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:51 Chapter 6 (Smexy~) 14:03 (End of Smexy~) 17:42 Outro

FREAKY IS AROUND THE CORNER, if you're not all good for the 18+ content you might not like this one. Summary: Being a bartender at some random speed dating joint wasn't exactly what Katsuki had in mind, but it pays the bills. Watching dumb extras fail at flirting provides at least mild entertainment and distraction from dealing with his bitchy boss. Enter Izuku, one of those extras, who maybe isn't quite what he seems at first glance. And no, Katsuki is definitely not interested, fuck off! This is just a podfic of the original! If that doesn't suit your fancy you can find the link to the original fic here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28077807/chapters/68790816 Let's get in touch! Email: Demonfeedaudio@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠ Spotify ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠ Discord ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠Kofi Page ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠ Recommendation Form ⁠⁠⁠ Thumbnail: Drawn by Shannoniganz Art on Twitter especially for this fic! They were nice enough to let me use it as the thumbnail for this story, if you like it go tell them so! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:26 Chapter 5 12:03 Outro

Summary: Being a bartender at some random speed dating joint wasn't exactly what Katsuki had in mind, but it pays the bills. Watching dumb extras fail at flirting provides at least mild entertainment and distraction from dealing with his bitchy boss. Enter Izuku, one of those extras, who maybe isn't quite what he seems at first glance. And no, Katsuki is definitely not interested, fuck off! This is just a podfic of the original! If that doesn't suit your fancy you can find the link to the original fic here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28077807/chapters/68790816 Let's get in touch! Email: Demonfeedaudio@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠ Spotify ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠ Discord ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠Kofi Page ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠ Recommendation Form ⁠⁠⁠ Thumbnail: Drawn by Shannoniganz Art on Twitter especially for this fic! They were nice enough to let me use it as the thumbnail for this story, if you like it go tell them so! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:25 Chapter 4 19:34 Outro

Summary: Being a bartender at some random speed dating joint wasn't exactly what Katsuki had in mind, but it pays the bills. Watching dumb extras fail at flirting provides at least mild entertainment and distraction from dealing with his bitchy boss. Enter Izuku, one of those extras, who maybe isn't quite what he seems at first glance. And no, Katsuki is definitely not interested, fuck off! This is just a podfic of the original! If that doesn't suit your fancy you can find the link to the original fic here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28077807/chapters/68790816 Let's get in touch! Email: Demonfeedaudio@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠ Spotify ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠ Discord ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠Kofi Page ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠ Recommendation Form ⁠⁠⁠ Thumbnail: Drawn by Shannoniganz Art on Twitter especially for this fic! They were nice enough to let me use it as the thumbnail for this story, if you like it go tell them so! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:30 Chapter 3 16:27 Outro

Summary: Being a bartender at some random speed dating joint wasn't exactly what Katsuki had in mind, but it pays the bills. Watching dumb extras fail at flirting provides at least mild entertainment and distraction from dealing with his bitchy boss. Enter Izuku, one of those extras, who maybe isn't quite what he seems at first glance. And no, Katsuki is definitely not interested, fuck off! This is just a podfic of the original! If that doesn't suit your fancy you can find the link to the original fic here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28077807/chapters/68790816 Let's get in touch! Email: Demonfeedaudio@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠ Spotify ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠ Discord ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠Kofi Page ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠ Recommendation Form ⁠⁠⁠ Thumbnail: Drawn by Shannoniganz Art on Twitter especially for this fic! They were nice enough to let me use it as the thumbnail for this story, if you like it go tell them so! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:38 Chapter 2 00:14 Outro

Summary: Being a bartender at some random speed dating joint wasn't exactly what Katsuki had in mind, but it pays the bills. Watching dumb extras fail at flirting provides at least mild entertainment and distraction from dealing with his bitchy boss. Enter Izuku, one of those extras, who maybe isn't quite what he seems at first glance. And no, Katsuki is definitely not interested, fuck off! This is just a podfic of the original! If that doesn't suit your fancy you can find the link to the original fic here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/28077807/chapters/68790816 Let's get in touch! Email: Demonfeedaudio@gmail.com ⁠⁠ Spotify ⁠⁠|⁠⁠ Discord ⁠⁠|⁠⁠Kofi Page ⁠⁠|⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠|⁠⁠ Recommendation Form ⁠⁠ Thumbnail: Drawn by Shannoniganz Art on Twitter especially for this fic! They were nice enough to let me use it as the thumbnail for this story, if you like it go tell them so! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Chapter 1 19:43 Outro

Summary   Being a Cage-Rattler on a mission to shake out the Extraversion-Bias, an essential part of my work involves helping we introverts find our path to success and joy in a world designed for extraverts. This episode dives into the concept of limitless opportunities and how we can shift our mindset to recognise them.   Building upon episode 232 (from last week) I explore the power of mindset - how we can move beyond our frustrations by fueling our personal growth so we can flourish peacefully. Let's redefine what success looks like as we learn to celebrate our unique introverted qualities as strengths.   Oh this episode is packed with actionable strategies on making the most out of life's endless possibilities!   Key Points   Embrace September as The Month of New Beginnings Transform Frustrations into Opportunities Adopt an Infinite Possibilities Mindset   Resources   What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking the quiz here. Find out more about our Frustrated to Flourishing Program.  Want to watch our Video LIVE Show? Tune-in here. Take advantage of the free Clarity call here. It's time to explore your development needs to unlock your potential. Sign-up for my weekly 'Reflections' email right here. Visit Joanna's website right here. Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook Community of like-minded Introverts here.  

Summary Being an Open Introvert myself and not discovering that until my 30s, in this episode I venture into a topic that hits close to home for we introverts - discovering your introversion later in life. I discuss how this realisation can be pivotal in enabling us to understand our introversion better and use the natural strengths it holds for us.  The primary goal from this episode is simple - for we introverts to recognise and celebrate our  introversion so we can build our careers and lives our life authentically. By acknowledging our introversion we introverts can begin to make choices that honour our needs and respects our boundaries.  Key Points: Let not the late discovery of introversion be our weakness, but our strength. Introversion is not a flaw but a distinct temperament. Live and create your authentic career and life, empowered by your introversion.  PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking the quiz here. Email your suggested topics here. Take advantage of the free Clarity call here. It's time to explore your development needs to unlock your potential. Visit Joanna's website right here. Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook Community of like-minded Introverts here.

Summary:Being a perennial bestselling author almost seems like an urban legend. We've all seen books with that kind of staying power, but few authors have that experience. If you're wondering what it takes to write a book that sells thousands of copies, not just for weeks, but for decades, then this is the episode for you!In episode #142 of The Author's Corner, Robin is joined by perennial bestseller, HeatherAsh Amara, to tell you not only that it can be done, but she also shares insights into how she did it, so you can too. Key takeaways:The inspiration behind her first bookHow her personal life influenced her writingThe creative strategies she used to put her book in front of her audienceHer strategy to create intimacy with the readerInsight into the crone archetypeHeatherAsh's favorite lessons in her bookHow to practice open heartednessHow we can “align with life”HeatherAsh's advice to authorsAnd more!Resources mentioned in this episode:HeatherAsh's bestseller, Warrior Goddess Training: Become the Woman You Are Meant to BeHeatherAsh's upcoming book, Wild, Winning, and Wise (out July 30, 2024)About HeatherAsh Amara:HeatherAsh Amara is the author of nine books, including the bestselling Warrior Goddess Training, The Seven Secrets of Happy and Healthy Relationships with don Miguel Ruiz Jr., and the upcoming book Wild, Willing, and Wise. She skillfully and unconditionally guides people to shift from self-judgment to discernment, victimhood to authentic vulnerability, and to shed limiting domestication so they can ground into their self-intimacy, steadiness, and stillness. Raised in Southeast Asia, HeatherAsh has traveled the world from childhood and is continually inspired by the diversity and beauty of human expression and experience. She brings this open-hearted, inclusive worldview to her writings and teachings.

Summary:Being a perennial bestselling author almost seems like an urban legend. We've all seen books with that kind of staying power, but few authors have that experience. If you're wondering what it takes to write a book that sells thousands of copies, not just for weeks, but for decades, then this is the episode for you!In episode #142 of The Author's Corner, Robin is joined by perennial bestseller, HeatherAsh Amara, to tell you not only that it can be done, but she also shares insights into how she did it, so you can too. Key takeaways:The inspiration behind her first bookHow her personal life influenced her writingThe creative strategies she used to put her book in front of her audienceHer strategy to create intimacy with the readerInsight into the crone archetypeHeatherAsh's favorite lessons in her bookHow to practice open heartednessHow we can “align with life”HeatherAsh's advice to authorsAnd more!Resources mentioned in this episode:HeatherAsh's bestseller, Warrior Goddess Training: Become the Woman You Are Meant to BeHeatherAsh's upcoming book, Wild, Winning, and Wise (out July 30, 2024)About HeatherAsh Amara:HeatherAsh Amara is the author of nine books, including the bestselling Warrior Goddess Training, The Seven Secrets of Happy and Healthy Relationships with don Miguel Ruiz Jr., and the upcoming book Wild, Willing, and Wise. She skillfully and unconditionally guides people to shift from self-judgment to discernment, victimhood to authentic vulnerability, and to shed limiting domestication so they can ground into their self-intimacy, steadiness, and stillness. Raised in Southeast Asia, HeatherAsh has traveled the world from childhood and is continually inspired by the diversity and beauty of human expression and experience. She brings this open-hearted, inclusive worldview to her writings and teachings.

Are you prepared for this spontaneously prepared podcast?!In Episode #436 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the British army mantra of alliteration, saying the thing I thought I would never say, epic feedback I received for the book reviews, the difference between meal prep/daydreaming/focused work, why you will never be prepared for a baby and how Juan ramps up quickly.Huge thanks to Dave Jones, Cardboard Giraffe & Cole McCormick for the boostagrams. Your support means the world to us!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:35) - The Topic: 572 weeks of gym data(5:13) - Definition & the 7P's(10:53) - Are there situations you can't prepare for?(17:58) - What is actual preparation?(26:08) - Boostagram Lounge(31:43) - The process of preparing(45:10) - 3 bonus questions(50:12) - Summary: Being prepared for anything(53:46) - V4V: Prepare to reach outValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Summary Being active is not the same as acting in alignment with your ‘why' and the core values that make you the person you are. Aligned action creates an intentional and meaningful impact for both individuals and the community at large. It is about integrating intentionality into every aspect of our lives – from work choices to daily habits to continuous improvement without inadvertently living someone else's dream and compromising who you are as an introvert Key Points Understanding your ‘Why?'. Intentional vs Opportunistic Actions. 7 Steps for Aligned Action. PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Are you ready to Become Braver as an Introvert? Check-out the 'Becoming Braver Adventure' here. Letting Go Nudge list – for those struggling with what they might let go of - Explore NOW.  Email your suggested topics here. Take advantage of the free Clarity call here. It's time to explore your development needs to unlock your potential.  What Type of Introvert are you? Find out by taking the quiz here. Visit Joanna's website right here. Join the Flourishing Introverts Facebook Community of like-minded Introverts here. 

Summary:Being a disruptor in business can be as uncomplicated as putting out high quality products, in a small-but-mighty category. And that's what today's guest has done, with incredible success. On this episode we're talking to Todd Lachman, the founder, President and CEO of Sovos Brands.For 25 years, Todd's delivered growth and value creation for some of the biggest names in consumer packaged goods. He served as Global President of Mars Pet Care, President of Mars Chocolate, North America and Latin America, and Executive Vice President of Del Monte Foods Company. He also held senior management roles at H.J. Heinz Company after moving up the marketing ranks at Proctor and Gamble. Outside of his extensive professional experience, Todd's an active board member with Big Brothers and Big Sisters in the Bay Area, and he's a super active guy who's into skiing, cycling and hiking with his family and two dogs.I managed to tear him away from his busy life for a conversation about how he built Sovos Brands into the huge success it is today, and what made him start the company in the first place. Highlights: Todd talks about starting Sovos and how he arrived at the idea (2:57) How each of the Sovos brands fit together (5:15) Why Sovos went public when they did (7:10) All about Rao's Sauce and why it's so successful (8:04) Becoming a billion dollar brand (11:03) Todd discusses their approach to international sales (13:13) Pricing premium products during a tricky economic and political time (14:25) Todd discusses efficiencies when it comes to P and L (16:00) The Sovos approach to innovation and new brands (18:24) The horizontal culture at Sovos (20:46) The achievements at Sovos this year (22:02) Todd's approach to M and A (23:40) The advantages of being a CEO who is from the marketing side (24:40) What Todd is most proud of with Sovos (26:49) Links:ICR TwitterICR LinkedInICR WebsiteTodd Lachman LinkedInTodd Lachman bioSovos Brands LinkedInSovos Brands websiteSovos Brands TwitterFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, marion@lowerstreet.co.

Summary:Being thankful is not always easy, it is a learned responseGiving thanks places God in control over your lifeThanksgiving to God shows that you trust HimShow Notes:• “He is enthroned upon the praises of Israel”• Do not forget to give thanks for what you have already received• Being thankful is a form of worshipReferences:Grace After Meals is a Jewish tradition and here is a link to only one site of many for information:https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/grace-after-mealsDeuteronomy 8:10 NASBWhen you have eaten and are satisfied, you shall bless the Lord your God for the good land which He has given you.Ephesians 5:20 NIVAlways giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,Proverbs 29:18a KJVWhere there is no vision, the people perishMatthew 26:26 ESVNow as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.”Hebrews 11:6 NKJVBut without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.Proverbs 3:5, 6 NLT5. Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.6. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.Revelation 6:1-8; Zechariah 6:1-8The “4 horsemen” of the apocalypseLuke 21:28 BLB“ And of these things beginning to come to pass, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.”Philippians 4:6 NASB 1977Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.Quotes:• In giving thanks it gives Him control• But even greater should our thanksgiving be when we receive it• You cannot really have a thankfulness for everything unless you really have learned to trust in the LordTake Away:Being thankful in all things is an expression of our worship to the Father, he is directing our paths more than we are aware of usually.

Summary:Being a founder of a start-up takes courage, grit, entrepreneurial spirit. It takes a special kind of person. Somebody who is enormously self-driven, -determined and -motivated. But how far will these traits take you as you look to scale your business? And what will you need to start, stop and change in your leadership style? How will you work hard and smart to avoid burn out and mental health problems?Alisa Cohn, confidante and coach the founders and CEOs of some of the world's most successful start-ups and scale-ups shares her perspective on these shifts in perspective and practice. More about Alisa:Named the Top Startup Coach in the World at the Thinkers50/Marshall Goldsmith Global Coaches Awards in London, Alisa Cohn has been coaching startup founders to grow into world-class CEOs for nearly 20 years. A onetime startup CFO, strategy consultant, and current angel investor and advisor, she was named the number one “Global Guru” of startups in 2021, and has worked with startup companies such as Venmo, Etsy, DraftKings, The Wirecutter, Mack Weldon, and Tory Burch.Book: From Start-Up to Grown-Up: Grow Your Leadership to Grow Your BusinessPodcast.My resources:Sign up to my Flashes+Sparks for stimuli, ideas, guidance and tips on how to lead your team, organisation or self more effectively, delivered straight to your inbox:If you're not subscribed already and do subscribe to my youtube channel where you can watch the conversation.You can also find me here:LinkedInTwitterPersonal website, which includes more examples of my work, the services I offer and testimonials from clients.

Start overcoming overwhelm TODAY and join the waitlist for the Leadership On The Rocks: The Survival Guide Course, CONTACT US: Visit our website at https://www.leadershipontherocks.com/ Follow us online at: Facebook: Leadership on the Rocks Instagram: @leadership_onthe_rocks Linked In: Bethany Rees Twitter: @Leadontherocks Email us at contact@bressentialservices.com Summary: Being in charge and leading are two completely different things. At work, a person can be in charge but not lead at all. At home, sometimes we allow our kids and their schedules to be in charge…but that definitely isn't leadership either. In today's episode we will discuss what leadership really is and how to step into true leadership at work and at home. Managing is more about tasks, checklists, systems, and processes. It focuses on keeping the status quo. Leading, however, is all about people. Leadership is influencing people and as John Maxwell says in his book The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, “everything rises and falls on leadership.” Managers are like the Pharisees in the bible, all about the rules and tradition over relationships with the people. Leaders are like Jesus, focused on serving, teaching, and showing people the way to a better life. In today's episode we reflect on our own leadership ability in 5 basic but very important leadership areas: people skills, vision, planning and strategic thinking, accountability, and achieving results. We then talk through four scenarios (2 at work and 2 at home) about having a lack of leadership and what to do about it. Application People are held to the leadership ability lid (See Maxwell, 2007) of others and it causes great frustration at work and at home. If you are in a situation where you work for a manager and not a leader or your leader has a very low leadership ability lid, then it is time for you to have a crucial conversation to help solve the problem via a win/win plan of action. If you are the leader that is struggling then there is hope for you, work to grow your leadership ability lid. Concerning home life, does your house/family have true leadership and structure to thrive? If not, chances are you are allowing your children to run the home (laissez-faire, lawnmower, helicopter parent) or you are running the home with an iron fist (totalitarian). Neither of those exhibit true leadership. Work to grow your leadership skills at home just like you would at work…focus on the people in your household and provide structure, instruction, and discipline…and balance it all with love and encouragement. References: Maxwell, John (2007). The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. USA: HarperCollins Leadership, pg 7 & 267. Gerber, Michael E. (1995) The E Myth: Revisited. New York: HarperCollins Patterson, Grenny, Maxfield, McMillian, Switzler. Crucial Accountability. New York: McGraw-Hill Education, 2013. Print. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. https://www.biblegateway.com/

Why you've got to check out today's episode: My guest this week is Nic Marks who claims that, “Happiness is a serious business and businesses who take it seriously do better. Happier teams are more productive, more innovative, and have less churn.” Find out what it takes. Resources/Links: Take the FREE personal happiness at work test: https://fridayone.com Watch the video of this episode: https://bit.ly/extrapod   Summary Being a good leader means having a happy team which means creating the right environment for people to flourish. Nic Marks has been working in the field of happiness, wellbeing and quality of life for over 25 years, with a particular emphasis on measurement and how to create positive change.  In 2001 he founded the award-winning Centre for Wellbeing at the London-based think tank the New Economics Foundation. Over the next decade Nic and his team were highly influential in the UK and global policy arena. This included the world's first global measure of sustainable wellbeing – the Happy Planet Index - and the very popular Five Ways to Wellbeing. The latter were designed to be the mental health equivalent of five fruit and vegetables a day. They have since been used very widely in the UK and globally as a framework for promoting positive mental health.

Summary:Being a practitioner during a pandemic (4:20) Other options BESIDES prescription drugs (13:30)Creating a business model that works for you (23:21)Pregnant women and acupuncture (27:15)Constantly learning and growing with new medicine (34:01)Healthcare practitioners sticking together (35:55) Debunking myths about acupuncture (39:40)Make your pet an appointment (44:23)Take a deep breath, sit back, and relax as we dive into this week's episode of The Finding Fearless Podcast with our guest Michelle Fujii. She is a mother, licensed acupuncturist, and owner of Fujii Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine in Poulsbo, WA. Michelle opens up to Madeline about her professional journey and how acupuncture set her on a path of self-discovery, self-confidence, and business ownership. Listen to the episode to learn more about how Michelle's passion for healing people led her to create an intentional business for her community. Follow Fujii Acupuncture on Instagram!

Summary:Being happy and figuring out what drives you (5:15)How you know your network will never die (10:50)Don't let someone say you don't have industry experience (17:29)Women supporting women to fulfill their fullest potential (23:05)Having a little knowledge will go a long way (33:28)Talking Venmo, PayPal, and all the processing processes (38:10)Looking into the future of Park Place Payments (42:55) After 20 years in the publishing industry, Selina made a career pivot to fintech (how bada** is that?). She dives into the amazingness of being the VP of Marketing and Business Development at the ONLY female founded payment processing company! Listen to the episode to learn more about Selina and how she threw herself into a new city, new industry, and new roles—which totally paid off. Follow Selina and Park Place Payments on Instagram! Links Mentioned:Park Place PaymentsNavigating The Payments Landscape with Selina (On the Fearless Foundry YouTube channel)Request a payment checkupSocial: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter Connect with Selina on social Instagram, LinkedInFinding Fearless Community Join to access amazing content and listen in on some amazing sessions!Use code “PODCAST” to get your first month freeThe Finding Fearless Podcasts primary purpose is to highlight female entrepreneurs' voices. This has been a Fearless Foundry production. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.

Summary: Being an introvert and building community Community starts with asking yourself, “what do I wish I had?” How you balance giving and taking in a community Holding too tightly to a single virtue The beauty of nuance in life ---------------------------------- Conversation notes: Jon is an incredibly thoughtful guy, that is committed to building communities that are meaningful and constructive. Jon Ogden has a BA and an MA from Brigham Young University, where he studied methods of civil discourse. He lives in Utah with his wife and two sons. ----------------------------------- Resources: Jon's book When Mormons Doubt Upliftkids.org JonOgden.com

According to a study, we need only one-fifth of a second after taking a look at someone to fall in love. After that, euphoria-inducing chemicals are released in the brain and affect 12 areas of it. Bright Side has discovered what actions or features of men can attract women immediately. You may disagree with some points, but remember that they are backed by science. Are you ready to learn the truth? SUMMARY: - Being humorous shows traits of intelligence, creativity, and more. So if you're looking to get the attention of a woman you're interested in, try making a little joke! - To be prosocial means to go about your life with the intent of being helpful to others. A man who feels empathy for those who are down and out or who simply need an extra hand can be incredibly attractive to a woman. - While money may not always equate to happiness, it can help attract a woman's attention. Things like owning a nice car and having a luxury apartment can win the attention of many women. - Heterosexual women are more likely to be attracted to men who are older. This suggests that women like men who have seen and experienced more in their lives and are more financially independent than younger, inexperienced men. - When you're interested in a woman, it's not always a good idea to profess your love for her right off the bat. Not only can this be a little overwhelming for a person, it can make them less attracted to you. - When a man can look after a dog, it shows women that he has the potential to commit to something long term and has substantial care-taking skills. - Women aren't the only ones who look great in red. A 2010 study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology described how men are more desirable to women when adorned in red. - Women often prefer men who take big risks and do heroic deeds. These heroic risk takers are seen to be brave, physically fit, and attention-seeking. - Women find men with “an intermediate level of beardedness” more attractive. Innately, men with beards are perceived to be healthier and better parents. - This may not come as a surprise, but a 2007 study from UCLA discovered that some women are more attracted to men with muscles! - It's pretty well known that men with babies melt women's hearts on the spot. But why? Women subconsciously decide if a man is ready for a long-term relationship based on how they are with children. - Many of the women like how being with someone tall made them feel more delicate; they aren't crazy about the idea of “looking down into a man's eyes.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SIGN UP FOR THE POTTER DISCUSSION NEWSLETTER AND CLAIM YOUR FREE GUIDE HERE!In this episode I explain what the true limits of an animagus is. Enjoy!Summary: Being an animagus is no easy task. According to Pottermore, one would have to go through a month-long process of spell casting, potion brewing, and much more. When the process is done, the witch or wizard would have to drink the potion they created and cross the finish line. But what then? What animal do they turn into? Can they even choose? The answer is no. The animal to which you will shortly appear will pop into your mind right when the transformation began. Like a patronus. A patronus in its corporeal form is the inner most values of the person casting the spell. So what would stop a patronus from being more than an animal? Could it be something else? I think so. A patronus isn't the coolest animal, and a pet the person had, it's the values and desires the caster possesses. That means they might have the values of a tree or plant. It may seem strange, but it's true.Gmail: ThePotterDiscussion@gmail.comInstagram: @thepotterdiscussionWebsite: https://www.thepotterdiscussion.buzzsprout.com

Summary: Being famous isn't all it's cracked up to be. Just ask the starlets of our day. But still we can want to seek after fame. Perhaps it comes from a place of just wanting acceptance when the sting of rejection is so memorable. But being esteemed in the eyes of a lot of people seems a worthy prize until we recognize how fallible and fickle man is. Fame one day might be shame the next. Bible Reading: Joshua 5-8 Scripture Verse of the Day: Josh 6:27

Series EDUCATION with Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A. 13.HEAVEN, EDUCATION AND ETERNAL LEARNING Imagine, this life is only a prelude for the life hereafter. Memory Text: 1 Corinthians 2:9 - Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him. 13.6 Summary Being educated in eternity. We will get explanations about the mysteries of creation. We would like to thank the artist Maximilian Jantscher for his permission to use his paintings for the series EDUCATION. Contact: Email: artgallery3000@gmx.at Website: akm777.at My God bless you today and always. For video recording : vimeo.com/493622351

SUMMARY:Being able to gain insight into the mind of a CEO is a gift to EAs. This episode introduces you a hardworking, female CEO of a national non-profit.INTENTION:Enjoy a fun conversation where two ladies talk about hustling, being passionate, and intentional.EXCERPT:"The partnership between an EA and a CEO is very important." - ErinRESOURCES:Discover: WebsiteOutreach: LinkedIn CommunitySponsor: Spoonful of ComfortNon-Profit: Boys and Girls Club Metro Denver (consider making a donation)

Summary: Being present is an essential part of not only understanding ourselves better but it can actually help you in sales. Jay Abbasi has had an extremely vibrant career path. He was a sales training manager for Tesla supporting over 550 employees in 24 states. He realized that his calling was in going out on his own to help sales people and organizations become more productive. He uses mindfulness coaching to help people build resilience, avoid burnout, and persevere in their workplaces. He is a inspiring voice on LinkedIN and a warm communicator. You'll learn how the heck mindfulness can help you in sales and why it's not just meant for monks in a temple. You'll learn how to better relate to your emotions and tactics for being fully present in your interactions. If you're curious how mindfulness applies to sales and also how it's uniquely human. Listen on! Key Takeaways by Time! Jay's story of how he felt drawn to the concept of mindfulness as a life calling (3:30) Ways you can better understand what someone is feeling (6:07) Jay's definition of sales built around problems/result (18:43) The importance of trust in sales and what all great sales people do (21:58) Connect with Jay: https://jayabbasi.me/ (Jay's Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ (LinkedIN: ) Connect with Us! https://www.linkedin.com/company/53108426/admin/ (LinkedIN: ) https://stories-of-selling-human.captivate.fm/ (Website: )

SUMMARY:Being a seasoned admin requires a lot of mindset shifting and adapting.INTENTION:Offer insight into what it takes and how to stay passionate about a profession you truly love.EXCERPT:"I love to write things down and it's what keeps me on track..." AimeeRESOURCES:Discover: WebsiteOutreach: LinkedIn CommunitySponsor: feals

Summary Being a great leader isn’t about having all the answers - it’s often about asking the right questions. This week we look at ten great questions leaders ask.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 84 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we tackle one of today’s biggest leadership challenges. This week we look at ten great questions leaders ask. One of the most significant societal and workplace shifts over the past two decades has been from answers to questions. Like many of you, I grew up before the internet. If I had a question about something, there was only a few options of where I could turn for answers. There was the school library which had, amongst other books, a complete set of Encyclopaedia Britannica. At home we had the more budget version - the World Book Encyclopaedia. In order to keep the encyclopaedias up to date, the publishers would send out a 'Year Book' update each year. That included little tabs that you could put in the relevant spots in the original encyclopaedia to point out that the information was now out of date, and which year book to refer to instead.  Answers were difficult to find and expensive to access. Even simple things like finding out movie session times involved buying the newspaper or a phone call to the cinema. The relative cost of answers meant that you were very careful in the questions you asked, and relatively trusting in the material presented. The internet changed everything. Firing up Netscape Navigator allowed information and answers from all over the world to suddenly be at our finger tips...if only we could find them.  Services like Google helped to categorise content and make it searchable. Over the next few years answers suddenly became cheap. Now you don’t need to go to the library or buy the book, because chances are someone else has written the same content up online.  If you want to know the history of France, how birds fly or how to fix your washing machine, the internet is your one stop shop for information. Answers have become prevalent and cheap. It’s now the trustworthiness and quality of answers that varies. Questions are the valuable commodity now. Perhaps they always have been, but even more so in this landslide of opinion and content. As leaders our role is less about providing answers, and more about helping people to ask the right questions. Great questions help people to discern between competing opinions in order to craft a way forward. As research has highlighted, questions build both liking and learning - they help to build connections and trust. Yet many of our educational institutions and workplaces still focus on rote learning and parroting back facts.  So what are some great questions to ask? A quick search on Google revealed “350 Good Questions to Ask - The only list you'll need” followed by the next entry “253 Good Questions to Ask - The only list you'll need.” As tempting as it is to just copy and paste those posts in, instead here are 10 questions I have fond helpful that provoke, challenge and extend our thinking: What are our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats? There’s a reason why a SWOT analysis is still beneficial. It forces us to look outside at the upside and downside possibilities, while also considering our own capabilities.  What does success look like? People work together more effectively when they’re clear about the end state they’re working towards. What’s the problem we’re trying to solve? Sometimes we can be busy trying to solve something when we’re actually not clear about the problem. As a result we can end up working towards solving the wrong problem. Work with people to define a problem statement - episode 33 has more information on how to structure that. Who else is involved or impacted? It’s easy for us to overlook the human element of situations, so always make an effort to consider who else should be involved. What else could we try? We often stop at the first proposed solution but that’s rarely the best way forward. Instead, make sure you bring out as many options as possible. How do you feel about this? We can underestimate the emotional element. Feelings matter and they impact our ability to make decisions.  What’s getting in our way? Or What is likely to get in the way? It’s important to anticipate obstacles so we can plan options to push through or avoid them. What progress have we made? Often we don’t spend enough time reflecting on the progress we have made. Taking time to reflect can help encourage us to keep going. What support is available? We often underestimate the amount of support available to us. It’s important to consider the people and resources around that can be of assistance. What will we do next? Help your people to move beyond conversation to action. I often encourage people to think about what they can do in the next 24 to 48 hours. There will always be places on leadership teams for those who can ask the right questions. It turns out that a great question is as much about innovation as it is about information - it takes the conversation forward in a new direction. As leaders we need to focus less energy trying to have all the answers, and spend more time getting the questions right. Well I hope that was helpful. I’ve brought together a range of our on demand resources into one place. This includes recordings of webinars on a range of leadership topics, and our Boost Your Assertiveness course. Each month I’ll add another webinar, and there will be an additional video course added each quarter. Just go to the leadership.today website and click on the on demand link to take a free 7 day trial. Have a great week.   Reference The Surprising Power of Questions by Alison Wood Brooks and Leslie K. John Harvard Business Review, May–June 2018 Issue https://hbr.org/2018/05/the-surprising-power-of-questions  

Patreon Patron of the week: Haribo Weber Patreon Contest - TBD Collector’s Booster Patron Only Brawl Tournament - TBD Collector’s Booster Ryan - @greenegeek Zack - @z4ck38 Together - @commandersocial   Twitter contest - Three packs of TBD You can find us on Twitter Mike Condon for audio engineering and Pure Moods CD Direct from Europe Feat. Enya and Enigma  Thanks Haribo Weber - 1:03 @ladygaga - 13:24 @Marshall_LR - 17:01 @lsv - 17:01 @BentzMr - 32:44 @DougYnerd - 39:06 @dolfo10564 - 39:25 @KithandC - 39:40 @scout_salvage - 40:10 @CadPopCast - 40:26 @DGrinas - 43:13 @yearofedh - 43:25 @wolfystar123 - 43:39 @MonoWhiteBorder - 43:51 @Xenozfan2 - 44:02 @AllHailBolas - 45:18 Ep 37 Community Spotlight: 704.3 Commander Rules! Obligatory disclaimer - We’re not telling you how to feel. We are simply discussing the results of polling on the subject of milling and stating why we feel the way we do.  Millstone An alternate way to win, also a way to fuel your graveyard (ie your second hand) What is Milling? This tends to be especially true for newer players. I know I used to feel this way when I first started playing Magic. I also used to look at the top card of my library after mulliganing, I don’t do this anymore. To the folks out there, do you look after mulliganing? Ryan’s Dad: story about using Millstone I want to possibly convince folks out there that this isn’t that bad, and could even be a good thing. Here’s how I convinced Zack Some players really get upset when they get milled or Cards taken with Gonti/Grenzo Ryan asked these questions  Why are you sad when you get milled? Do you feel sad when you don’t draw a particular card during a game? Would you feel differently if the cards went to the bottom of your library instead of your graveyard? How would you feel if you could start with half of your deck in your graveyard? The mental energy you’re expending on thinking about the cards you could have drawn (or got milled), could be put to better use, like making a plan. Any number of possibilities could have been. Due to variance there is no way to guarantee the cards that would have milled would have been drawn.(Maybe a better way to phrase this is, it kinda just changes where your opponent cut your deck) The more you know what’s in your graveyard, the more you know about the other cards in your deck Zack said in general being milled made him feel slightly sad about the possibilities that could have been.  Cards in hands are actual possibilities  In this same way, cards taken with Gonti aren’t the same as cards taken with Blatant Thievery/Expropriate, cause you didn’t invest any resources like card/mana into the things being stolen Cards in your graveyard are a resource as well. Your opponent could cast Patriarch’s Bidding or Exhume for example Sometimes it does sting if your deck is built on a specific 2 card combo. I try not to rely on specific cards, because there’s no guarantee you’re going to see them during a game, unless you run a LOT of tutors, and that’s something I don’t frequently do. Being milled isn’t the same as discard This conversation started after a game with Zack and Ryan where Ryan played Mesmeric Orb and Zack expressed annoyance about being milled.  How does it make you are milled by an opponent Happy - 25% Indifferent - 47.4% Sad - 20% Responses - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LMNxiqw6fM1_9_x6yz_4x66ukUiJbFj54FD7S3sre00/edit#gid=0 Happy - 24.4% Indifferent - 47.4% Sad - 28.2% Responses - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LMNxiqw6fM1_9_x6yz_4x66ukUiJbFj54FD7S3sre00/edit#gid=898744610 How does it make you feel when an opponent's Gonti, Lord of Luxury targets you.  We polled twitter and the general consensus was… Information about what’s left in your deck Deck thinning? An increasing number of EDH decks revolve around some sort of graveyard strategy.  The upsides milling Run removal for the things that are milling you. Giant Eldrazi like Kozilek, Butcher of Truth or Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre You can run cards like Homeward Path  What to do if you are being milled are cards taken Summary - Being milled can actually be a good thing. So what do you think about being milled? Let us know how you feel on twitter or in the comments.  Main Topic - Learning to Love Mill Thanks for watching! Keep it Social! Komiku - Battle of Pogs https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ Zack Gets it Together Theme Consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/commandersocial You can check us out at commandersocial.com YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/CommanderSocial You can email us directly at cast@commandersocial.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/commandersocial On twitter @commandersocial twitch.tv/greenegeek Ryan individually @greenegeek Zack individually @z4ck38 Contact Info © Copyright 2019 Leaky Dinghy, LLC

Summary Being grateful has a host of benefits for individuals and teams. In this episode we explore three practical ways to build gratitude at work. Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 63 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we tackle one of today’s biggest leadership challenges. This week we explore the power of gratitude for ourselves and for those we lead. As human beings we have a natural tendency to become caught up with the negatives and challenges in life. Researchers Gilovich and Davidai describe this as the headwinds/tailwinds asymmetry - what they characterise as a tendency to focus far more on barriers than on blessings. This can lead to a sense of unfairness - a perception that we have it harder than most other people. It also leads us to underestimate the benefits we have received that have contributed to positive outcomes in our lives. This tendency runs counter to a sense of gratitude. It’s very difficult to feel grateful at the same time as feeling like you’ve had it tougher than most people. But that’s exactly why gratitude can be so helpful - we can use gratitude to rebalance the asymmetry. But first, what is gratitude? It’s a commonly used word, but can be hard to define. Researchers categorise gratitude as a both a trait and an emotion or state. We all experience the emotion of gratitude at different points during our day, but fewer of us have an ongoing grateful outlook on life as a trait. There is even an ongoing debate as to whether gratitude should be considered a personality trait. What we do know is that gratitude has both a genetic and environmental component - it appears to be wired into us and emerges quite early in our lives. And research also demonstrates that we can increase our gratitude, both in our daily mood, and also ongoing. For the individual the benefits of gratitude range from improved physical and mental health, elevated mood and happiness, increased life satisfaction, and reduced burnout. By way of example, patients recovering from heart failure who completed a gratitude journal had reduced signs of inflammation after an 8 week period. Other research showed people reported better and longer sleep, and better overall physical health by increasing their practice of gratitude. For groups and organisations, research has demonstrated that gratitude can increase generosity and kindness, while helping to build stronger relationships and improving work climate. Gratitude is like the glue for society that binds people together. If someone does something nice for you, you’re likely to feel grateful and, in turn, do something nice back. Here are three ways to increase gratitude at work: 1. Gratitude journal. A common version of this involves writing down three new things each day for which you’re grateful. One experiment showed those asked to journal 5 things to be grateful for on a weekly basis for 10 weeks exercised significantly more and had fewer physical complaints than another group assigned to journal 5 hassles per week over the same time frame. Interestingly, similar studies over 2 week periods didn’t demonstrate significant differences between the two groups. So the research suggests journalling needs to be sustained. You could build this practice of gratitude into individual and team meetings by taking some time for people to share what they are grateful for. 2. Gratitude letters. This typically involves writing letters of appreciation to people you haven’t properly thanked. At work though it could be as simple as expressing gratitude to your people, and encouraging others to do the same. 3. Demonstrating genuine kindness. Why not commit to undertaking one additional kind act per day. It might be helping someone with their work, or grabbing an extra coffee for a colleague back at the office, or even being the person that empties the dishwasher. Importantly, each of these three ideas need to be genuine. One study found writing a gratitude journal once a week was more effective than three times a week - the theory being that people put more effort into it and it was more genuine when done just once a week. Similarly other research showed the positive impacts are much greater for genuine kindness than what the researchers called “strategic kindness” (or doing something nice in order to gain a personal benefit). Hopefully that’s prompted you to boost your gratitude, particularly at this busy time of the year. I have provided a link to a comprehensive review of the research on gratitude from Summer Allen at the University of California Berkeley, where the bulk of the research cited in this podcast was drawn. There’s also a link to Davidai and Gilovich’s research on headwinds and tailwinds, and a further article about the science of kindness. And given today’s topic, I want to express my gratitude to those who have so wonderfully supported the podcast over the last year. Thanks for helping to get the word out and for sending through encouraging messages about how the content has helped in developing your leadership. Your ratings and reviews have also been extremely helpful - I read every review and appreciate the time people take to promote the podcast in that way. There are several ways to stay up to date with the podcast. The best way is to subscribe to the podcast wherever you’re listening to it now. You can also connect via the leadership.today website to be notified about new podcasts, receive our monthly email newsletter, and to connect with me on LinkedIn or via our Facebook group page. As it is heading into summer holidays in the lower half of our amazing planet, over the next seven weeks we will be featuring replays of some of our most popular episodes from 2018 and early 2019. I will be back with brand new episodes in February 2020. I look forward to speaking with you again then. References Davidai, S., & Gilovich, T. (2016). The headwinds/tailwinds asymmetry: An availability bias in assessments of barriers and blessings. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 111(6), 835–851. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspa0000066 Summer Allen. 2018. The Science of Gratitude. Whitepaper. Greater Good Science Center at US Berkeley. https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/images/uploads/GGSC-JTF_White_Paper-Gratitude-FINAL.pdf The chemistry and psychology of kindness. ABC Life / By Sophie Kesteven https://www.abc.net.au/life/the-science-behind-the-warm-glow-of-kindness/11749268

Developing and following a creative process is important to the work we do as artists. The process I follow gives structure and support to the work I create. Summary: Being an artist and making art is rarely about creating something simply for the sake of creating. We usually have a message or experience we want to convey through our work. Using a good creative process can help and enhance our efforts. In my creative work, I’m trying to breach the barrier between two different worlds: the physical world that we “know” and experience with our five senses, and the inner world that we pay less attention to. This inner world is made up of “invisible” magic or spirituality, sensitivity, and emotion. The creative process I use is made up of phases, which gives structure and support to the work I create. Through the process of gathering ideas, reflecting on and refining them, and then finally acting on those ideas, I am able to create a body of work that makes sense and conveys the message I want to send to my audience. For more information, please visit www.rawradical.com Follow us on: Instagram Facebook Twitter

Summary: Being the Game Master can be an amazing experience, but it's also important that you are a bastion of rules and ensure the game's integrity is maintained, all the while encouraging fun. Links: Website Support the Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dmgpodcast/message

Let’s roll a 20-sided die and go on an adventure – this is episode 28 of Encyclopodia. It’s Dungeon-mastering D&D! Summary: Being a dungeonmaster is at the intersection of being a fireside storyteller, a shepherd, and an all-powerful, all-knowing god. Further Research: D&D Starter Set Many thanks to Greg Henderson for being my guest on … Continue reading "028. Dungeonmaster (Dungeons & Dragons Role) with Greg Henderson"

Summary Being able to effectively manage change is an essential skill for any leader. In this episode we explore the stages of change that people work through, and what they need from their leaders to support the change.     Transcript Welcome to episode 25 of the Leadership Today Podcast where each week we tackle one of today’s biggest leadership challenges.   Change is an essential part of the modern workplace. Hardly a week will go by without some kind of change that we need to manage. Some authors have likened working through change to the stages of grief. The five stages of grief (Denial, Anger, Depression, Bargaining and Acceptance) were Initially developed by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross. She actually used these labels to describe the stages that terminally ill patients go through as they process what their illness means to them. It was then applied to people grieving the loss of a loved one, however research shows that grief is complex, and doesn’t necessarily follow neat stages.   Cynthia Scott and Dennis Jaffe proposed that people move through four stages when coming to terms, and eventually engaging, with change - Denial, Resistance, Exploration and Commitment. Like the stages of grief, these don’t necessarily play out as neatly as the model would suggest, however it’s an extremely helpful framework for leaders in understanding how they can support and encourage people through change.   In the first stage, Denial, a person is trying to avoid the change by not taking action. They often act like nothing has happened. When they are forced to discuss the change, they may question the evidence behind the need for change, or blame those driving the change. I remember working through an office move. We had been in the same location for many years, but our lease was coming to an end, and the building managers didn’t want to renew the lease. So we found a new location and encouraged people to start clearing up around their areas to get ready for the move. I remember one person that didn’t seem to be involved in the clearing up. As I spoke to them, they were clearly in denial about the change. In fact they thought it was an elaborate ruse to get people to clean up their areas, and that we wouldn’t be moving office at all. And while that seems a little strange, it speaks volumes about what people need at this stage of change. Firstly, leaders need to accept that denial is a normal part of the change process. People need time and further information so they can get used to the change. As a leader you also need to expect that productivity will drop. I’m yet to hear of anyone who has moved offices without a pretty significant impact on productivity, and that will be the same for any other major change.   In the second stage, Resistance, people take on a more active opposition to the change. Active and passive resistance starts to occur. People can end up complaining, demonstrate frustration, and even become depressed. They will identify and raise numerous reasons why the change won’t work. As a leader, this can be quite challenging. You might even find yourself starting to doubt the ability for the organisation to change at this point. It’s important to recognise that you can’t get people through this stage with logic and reason. Additional data and evidence is unlikely to help. What people need is a leader who will listen to them and acknowledge the emotional component of the change. It’s really important to maintain your own composure at this point too. It’s very easy to become angry and argumentative yourself, which will only inflame the situation further. Instead, encourage the team to keep talking to you and each other about the change, and particularly focus on what lies ahead, while also recognising the feeling of loss about what is in the past.   Exploration is the third stage and, as the name suggests, this is when people start to actively engage with the change. At this stage people will want to come up with new ideas, to solve problems, and to try new things. While this is positive, it is worth recognising that this will distract people from core business. That inevitable drop in productivity will continue into this stage, despite the enthusiasm and energy people are demonstrating. As a leader you will need to focus people’s energy at this stage towards productive tasks. Think about how people can work together to progress the change. It’s also worth noting that people will reach this stage at different points, and may even cycle back into Resistance if they don’t feel their efforts are being recognised. You will want to encourage people to support others through the change - those in Exploration can really help those in the Resistance stage, so think about how you might engage people in that way.   The fourth and final stage is Commitment. Here people feel comfortable with the change, and are confident and in control. They will become more productive as the distracting elements of the change have been addressed. As a leader, it’s tempting at this stage to think your job is done. However, you should take the time to celebrate and recognise people’s efforts in working through the change. You can also help prepare people for the next change by reflecting on lessons learned.   This week you could reflect on the changes that are occurring in your workplace. What stage are you up to in the change? Where do you think members of your team are at? What do they need from you to make it to the next stage?   Thanks for joining me again this week. And a quick update - I’ve released a one day Leadership Foundations program, targeted at frontline to mid-level leaders. It covers: Leadership and motivation Leadership styles Coaching and feedback Focus and resilience   The feedback on the program has been great. If you or someone else in your organisation would be interested in learning more about the program, make contact with me via the leadership.today website. I’m also working on an online version of the program people can undertake over a two week period, so let me know if you’re interested in a discounted trial. See you next week.   References Cynthia Scott and Dennis Jaffe (2006) Change Management: Leading People Through Organizational Transitions https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/supersurvivors/201707/why-the-five-stages-grief-are-wrong  

Irish Crush (Sean Cassidy x Reader) written by MoonFairyDraws rated T for Fluff. This is an X-Men Cinematic Universe Fanfiction. The Y/N character in this fic is referred to as Tess. Summary: Being at the mansion was a dream come true, but having the irish Banshee eyeing your butt-what more could a girl want?

New Apple Specs Coming In the future, Apple Podcasts app will support some new features including: One the podcast level you will have Seasons Serial and Episodic podcast types On the Episode level  Title, episode number, and season number Summary and episode notes Trailers and bonus content GUID (don’t change it!) I am worried when I read the text, "New subscribers will receive the first episode in their Library, or the current season if using seasons. " As we don't know what "will receive" means. Does this mean it will automatically download an entire season? We don't know. If it does, I can see people abusing this to get more downloads. There are already people sending old content back to their audience just to juice their download numbers. They also mention not to change the GUID. The GUID is a unique number that identifies your episode. Changing this number will have the app seeing the episode as new. You should never change this number. Apple is saying "Don't change this." This is kind of like saying "Don't stick that knife in the outlet" to a two-year-old. In my opinion, this is a bad idea to even give people access to this. New Listener Stats Apple will provide statistics on how many listeners you have, minutes per listener, Abandonment Point, and Average Completion. The statistics are "Launching this year." The other thing I'm worried about is currently people OBSESS over their podcast numbers. They release an episode, FREAK OUT that it's not in their iTunes listing, and want to know why they don't have download number immediately. This will give podcasters more stats to obsess over. Also, you may not be ready for the shock when you find out that only 48% of your audience is listening to the entire of your episode. None of This Matters Yet If I told you there was a new audio format and it was going to sound great and do all sorts of new fun stuff, but there aren't any players that can play it yet the news wouldn't mean anything. You can't experience any of the new stuff until players are available. These new features won't come into play until iOS11 is available (that will have the new Podcasts App). So it's exciting, but the time to celebrate and figure out how to get these new tags into our RSS feeds should be something we worry about later. I'm sure Libsyn, Blubrry, and Speaker (and any other Podcast Media hosts worth anything) will have systems in place shortly. I know patience is not a characteristic of some podcasters, but for now, know things are going to get better later this year. Here are the details from Apple. Becuase of My Podcast: I Got a Gig as an Audio Editor Jeff Perry has had multiple version of shows about podcasting. He has really enjoyed editing them into different forms. He recently landed a job working for Emerald City Productions as an audio editor. Check out Jeff's show at https://podcastingspark.com/ Great Follow Up Questions Make Great Podcasts Your homework for today is to reach out to a podcast you listen to, and let them know you enjoy their show (I call this "putting gas in their tank). For me I did this after listening to Lee Silverstein on Podcast Junkies What Podcasters Can Learn From Kevin Hart I remember watching the comedy special I'm a Grown Little Man and he was hilarious as he shared stories about his family. At the end, he said, "I want to show you why I do this," and brought out his two little children. It was touching, and transparent. I've seen copier salesmen drag their kids around as a gimmick. This just seemed genuine. I've seen every one of his specials since then, and when his book came out, I instantly got the audio version (read by Kevin) on Audible. (you can get it for free if you're new to audible). I always if you can make me laugh, cry, think, groan, educate, or entertain me I'm in. This book did all of that, but the things that podcasters can take away from this story is Kevin's relentless pursuit of getting better at his craft. You also see how those "hard times" that we have often come back to life in a way that you are thankful that you had them. Here are some of the things that jumped out of the book: Kevin's Father is crazy. He did things to his children that were cruel. One time he stole a bike and tried to give it to Kevin as a present. His Mom knew it was stolen, and instantly made Kevin give it back. He "borrowed" a neighborhood dog and gave it to his children, only to have the neighbor come back and get the dog. Kevin soon realized, his father wasn't going to win any medals for "Father of the year."He accepted it, but instead of hating his father, he forgave him. Kevin got a mentor after making it "big" in Philidelphia and wanted to takes grow his career. He drove from Philidelphia to New York City (according to Google Maps that is one hour and forty-five minutes one way). He would then sit and watch his mentor perform a numerous clubs. He wouldn't get to sit at the table with all the comedians. He was building a relationship with his mentor, and eventually would be able to do five minutes of stand-up. To boil this down, he spent three hours in a car, three or four times a week, to perform for five minutes. His career starting taking off. He started getting some acting roles. He was in a movie called Fools Gold (it tanked) and later was in Soul Plane. Soul plane has historical relevance as one of the most bootlegged movies in history. People were watching a DVD of the movie before post-production was finished. Consequently, when it came out nobody went to see it. Kevin had worked so hard to get this point, but with two flops under his belt, nobody would cast him in any movies. So what did he do? Sink into oblivion? Instead, he decided to build his career up so much, that they HAD to put him in a film. So once again, he went back to working on his craft. He wanted to be good. He did this for seven years. Seven years.  There is no practice in comedy. This is why big comedians play smaller venues. They want to test their material. The only way to get better is to do it. The only way to get better is to increase you stage time. It is the same with podcasting. You can read all about it. You can watch videos, record episodes, but you don't know if it's any good until you let someone not named Mom listen to it. Kevin got deals that lead to nothing. He figured out that the reason why things weren't working with TV is other people were writing for him. So he creates a sitcom. Then it got turned into a pilot, and YES, it got picked up. They filmed the show, and he was flown to New York to this big event to meet all the people at the networks and he is ready to walk on stage and tell the world who he is and tell them about his show. He is on the side of the stage when the stage manager tells him NOT to go on stage. Instead, they send the cast of another show onto the stage to promote their stuff. Wait, what? What was going on? Seconds before Kevin was to go on to a stage and introduce himself to a nationwide audience, he is informed his show was dropped. Can you imagine? Growing up Kevin's mother was BEYOND strict. There was a lot of "NO" in Kevin's childhood. There was a fair amount of embarrassment in his childhood. In all case, Kevin would shrug his shoulders, say, "OK" and go back to making his stand up better. To quote a famous comedy manager Barry Katz, "If you are undeniable, you won't be denied." Kevin as a Brand Kevin had some people helping him. One person was threatening people when it came time to pay Kevin. He was very assertive and people didn't' want to work with him. Kevin always focused not on just his jokes, but what was the experience like. He wanted a nice theater. He wanted people to have fun, and not worry about getting into fights, etc. Kevin Listened When Kevin was a child his mother was strict. He didn't agree with the rules, but he followed them. All those "No's" from his Mother help prepare Kevin for the movie business where you go on audition after audition. His jokes, in the beginning, were funny, but any comic could have told those jokes. There was very little about Kevin in the act. Some of his stories were made up. His mentor kept saying, your life is funny. Talk about you. Kevin had a stage name. George Carlin, Richard Pryor, none of the great comedians had a stage name (Kevin's names was Lil' Kev the Bastard). He changed his name. He Listened. His name is his brand. At one point he was offered to play a very large comedy event in Canada. This is a launching pad for many comedians. His manager told him he wasn't ready. He wasn't happy, but he listened. When he was invited back the next year, he was ready. It worked, and it began his come back." The bottom line is Kevin's attitude is AMAZING, and we can learn a lot about how to handle adversity in your life based on his attitude. Summary Being told no over and over build endurance When you have "Downtime" use it to work on your craft It's better to forgive than to hold a grudge Make sure people have a good experience consuming your content Always strive to do more, but have an attitude of gratitude for the things you have. Get the book at Amazon Get the Audio Book for Free Get a Free Month of Hosting a Libsyn.com using the coupon code sopfree Start your podcast today, join the School of Podcasting risk free  

Summary: Being a realtor isn't as easy as you think, especially for the newbies in the biz! Listen as Tara Christianson explains how her naivety made her spend $15,000 of her own hard-earned money for a single listing that she never even sold! Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting The Leigh Brown Experience. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:27 – Introducing Tara 00:47 – Tara started as an agent before transitioning to life as a technology and training director 02:25 – Tara's first listing was a $1.7M house 02:55 – Her clients lied to her about the price 03:08 – The market started to drop 03:25 – Tara finally secured an offer for $1.4M 03:33 – By that time, Tara has invested already $15,000 in marketing 04:48 – The listing has been up for 6 months 05:02 – The owners declined the offer 05:19 – Why?—because they were just using their home as an ATM 05:45 – The owners didn't want to get the ‘embarrassment' of a short sale situation, so they pulled off the market 06:00 – Tara lost the $15,000 she sank into marketing and an additional $12,,000 in her first year of real estate 07:37 – Timing is everything in real estate business 08:25 – Homeowners don't understand that there isn't any expense account in real estate 09:36 – Sometimes, a short-sale may be the smart economic decision 09:56 – Reach Tara on her website or Tara@techwithTLC.com 10:43 – Are you a listener with a crazy story to share? Ping Leigh at www.crazyshitinrealestate.com 3 Key Points Think for yourself. Don't do things just because people tell you to. Always know the numbers. Spend time developing the right marketing strategy—don't just start marketing blindly. Credits Audio Production by Chris Mottram Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives Cover Design by Two Minds Design Original Music by Rimsky Music