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Dr. Henry Cloud is an acclaimed leadership expert, clinical psychologist, and New York Times bestselling author. His 45 books, including the iconic Boundaries, have sold nearly 20 million copies worldwide. He has an extensive executive coaching background and experience as a leadership consultant, devoting the majority of his time to working with CEOs, leadership teams, and executives to improve performance, leadership skills, and culture. This week on The Wow Factor, we're excited to welcome Dr. Cloud to share his thoughts on questions that help people move past the superficial and really forge a connection. He discusses how focusing on gratitude can help manage anxiety and shares an example of a client who practiced gratitude in challenging professional circumstances and how it helped his mental health. Dr. Cloud also shares his insights on why leaders should be doing everything they can to learn and grow. “Gratitude is a very, very profound psychological construct.” - Dr. Henry Cloud “It's an act of generosity to look at the bigger picture.” - Dr. Henry Cloud “Empathy is the ability to get into another person's reality.” - Dr. Henry Cloud This Week on The Wow Factor: What the word gratitude means to Henry Why gratitude is a profound psychological construct that's linked to humility and relational health Why receiving is difficult for many people due to shame and a tendency to shield oneself, and the reason it's important to be able to receive gracefully The importance of being a cheerful giver rather than giving out of a sense of duty Why giving feels so good and creates that warm dopamine release inside you The relationship between gratitude and anxiety and how practicing gratitude can help reduce anxiety by affecting brain chemistry How generosity helps in creating a positive and abundant universe. Why empathy is a requirement for brain development and how it can help you feel safe and trust someone Why you should prioritize solving problems early on to prevent them from becoming patterns that damage relationships Why, even when we don't have a lot, we've got to give, or we're never going to start giving Dr. Henry Cloud's Words of Wisdom: There's an old saying that gets thrown around many leadership circles: "When a leader gets better, everybody wins.” So, I would encourage you to get out of your circle and get into other industries and see how other people do things, not just on the business side but also in terms of your soft skills. Do everything you can do to grow. Connect with Dr. Henry Cloud: Dr. Henry Cloud's Website Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter
Dr. Stephanie Sarkis is a psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience specializing in ADHD, anxiety, & narcissistic abuse. She is a bestselling author and an American Mental Health Counselors Association Diplomate and Clinical Mental Health Specialist in Child and Adolescent Counseling – one of only 20 in the U.S. She is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family and Circuit Civil Mediator. Dr. Sarkis is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. She is a senior contributor to Forbes, and is also a contributor to Psychology Today. Dr. Sarkis has a PhD, EdS, and MEd in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida. She maintains a private practice in Tampa, Florida, where she provides telehealth sessions and facilitates collaborative divorce. Dr. Sarkis received an Outstanding Dissertation Award from the American Psychological Association for her research on comorbid ADHD and the executive functions of the brain in a pediatric population. In this episode, Dr. Sarkis and I discuss what can make up toxic relationships, including topics like emotional abuse, gaslighting, and trauma bonding. We take a look at additional topics including the cycle of idealization, devaluing, and discard; love bombing, recognizing red flags, insecure attachment styles, the sunk cost fallacy, and challenges in leaving toxic relationships. We also addresses what it can look like to move on, seeking support through counseling, self-care, volunteering, therapy for family of origin issues, codependency, cultural differences, caretaking for abusive parents, and the importance of processing emotions, concluding with a message of hope for those who have experienced toxic relationships. Takeaways The cycle of idealization, devaluing, and discard is common in toxic relationships. Love bombing and grand gestures can be signs of manipulation and control. Individuals with insecure attachment styles may be more vulnerable to toxic relationships. Leaving toxic relationships can be challenging due to the sunk cost fallacy. Seek support services, such as counseling, after ending a toxic relationship. Practice self-care and prioritize your health and well-being. Consider volunteering as a means of healing and reconnecting with the community. Therapy can be instrumental in healing and addressing family of origin issues. Understand the concept of codependency and its cultural implications. Allow yourself to feel and process emotions as part of the healing process. Remember that there is hope for healing and building healthy relationships. Chapters 02:58 Dr. Sarkis' Background and Specialization in Toxic Relationships 04:13 Emotional Abuse and Trauma Bonding 05:21 Cycle of Idealization, Devaluing, and Discard 06:27 Love Bombing and Grand Gestures 07:14 Gaslighting and Manipulation 08:06 Financial and Economic Abuse 09:14 Trauma Bonding and Dopamine Boosts 10:07 Honeymoon Phase and Love Bombing 11:01 Discard Phase and Hoovering 12:16 Lack of Personal Accountability 13:48 No Contact or Low Contact 14:47 Differentiating Love Bombing from Romantic Gestures 15:12 Red Flags in Relationships 22:52 Treating Wait Staff and Family 23:43 Splitting and Comparisons 25:05 Intermittent Reinforcement and Healthy Relationships 27:02 Isolation and Threats 31:17 Insecure Attachment Styles and Leaving Toxic Relationships 32:06 Sunk Cost Fallacy 32:11 Moving on from a Toxic Relationship 33:37 Practical Steps After Ending a Toxic Relationship 36:37 Volunteering as a Means of Healing 37:43 The Role of Therapy in Healing 38:21 Taking a Break from Dating 40:24 The Importance of Self-Care and Sleep 41:16 Reconnecting with Healthy Relationships 42:33 Understanding Codependency 44:12 Considering the Perpetrator's Behavior 46:00 The Influence of Culture on Codependency 50:20 The Dilemma of Caretaking for Abusive Parents 52:06 The Importance of Feeling and Processing Emotions 53:30 Words of Wisdom: There is Hope
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Mark Canlis, co-owner of Canlis Restaurant in Seattle, joined the family business in 2003 after graduating from Cornell University and serving as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. His leadership skills, honed through diverse experiences, such as working with renowned restaurateur Danny Meyer, have been instrumental in navigating the restaurant through various challenges, including the recent global pandemic. Alongside his brother Brian, Mark is the fourth generation of Canlis restaurateurs. On The Wow Factor, I have Mark Canlis sharing the origins of Canlis, the two distinct types of people who eat there, and expanding on he curates an amazing team that enhances the diner experience. He provides invaluable advice for the next generation that might be considering joining a family business and emphasizes the importance of giving children the freedom to explore paths outside the family tradition. Mark also shares how Canlis navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with humor and resilience, bringing much-needed laughter to the Seattle community. “There are few industries in the world that'll teach you as much about people as the hospitality industry.” - Mark Canlis “Experience outside of the family company is golden.” - Mark Canlis “If you're going to start a relationship, any relationship, you need to start out on the right foot.” - Mark Canlis This Week on The Wow Factor: Mark's advice for the next generation about potentially joining the family business The importance of giving your children the freedom to move away from the family business Why fine dining is for setting aside and hallmarking certain moments in life How their wine list has been curated over the generations to enhance diners' experiences Qualities they look for when Canlis is hiring, including an applicant's character and the things that they crave deeply How to build a positive, long-term relationship with your team The importance of creating an amazing long-term company culture Mark shares his perspective on the “character versus skill” conundrum Why Canlis' mission is to inspire people “to turn toward one another” How Mark's team deals with conflict in the restaurant with love and tact Mark Canlis' Word of Wisdom: There is so much opportunity for anyone in leadership today to be a person who is bringing hope and light into this world. Connect with Mark Canlis: Canlis Restaurant Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter
A high school listener asks, “Will I go to hell if I have sex before marriage?” Father Len offers some sober, surprising, and humorous answers and insight about passion, sex, and promiscuity. Support Wrestling with God Productions: https://www.GiveSendGo.com/WWGProductions Highlights, Ideas, and Wisdom There's nothing wrong with sex. It's so natural. Nothing could be more natural. It's part of the drive of life that God gives us. Sexual passion is good. It drives us to seek each other out. It brings us together, but there's something better. Augustine's highly promiscuous life taught him what was missing in his life. Sometimes things are wrong, not because they're evil, but because they're not good enough. Promiscuity is wrong because it can train you to use and hurt other people and not be committed. Being sexual is part of what it means to be a human being, but the best part of being human is something greater. Commitment and love. Passion and pleasure can be blinding, but also be very enlightening. True passion opens you up for God. We welcome your questions and comments: Email: irish@wwgproductions.org Text or voicemail: 208-391-3738 Links to Podcasts from Wrestling with God Productions Wrestling with God Show: http://WWGShow.com Life Lessons from Jesus and the Church He Founded: http://LifeLessonsfromJesus.org A Priest's Life: https://idahovocations.com/resources/video-podcasts/
Our guest on this episode of the Wow Factor podcast is Chris Wright, the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Liberty Energy. Chris has an impressive background in the energy industry, having worked in oil and gas, fusion, solar, and geothermal energy. He founded Pinnacle Technologies at the young age of 27 and has served as Chairman of Stroud Energy, in addition to sitting on the board of several nonprofits. Chris is also an outdoor enthusiast and a devoted family man. During our conversation, Chris shares his experiences as an entrepreneur, including the moment he realized he wasn't cut out to work for other people. He offers his thoughts on climate change, the importance to society as a whole of oil and gas, and why he made his #ThankYouNorthFace YouTube video. Chris also shares more about his work with ACE Scholarships, which awards financial scholarships to low-income families so promising students can attend the school of their choice. “Just because people say you can't do it, doesn't mean you can't.” - Chris Wright “Humans are all different. They need to be doing different things; they value different things, they fear different things, they're inspired by different things.” - Chris Wright This Week on The Wow Factor: ● What Chris discovered about his passion for big science in his first semester at MIT ● The moment that Chris realized that he wasn't cut out to work for other people ● Some of the essential lessons that Chris learned in his first job after college ● Why he started Pinnacle Technologies at the young age of 27 ● The process of hydraulic fracturing or ‘fracking' and why Chris is such a staunch supporter of the practice ● Some of the paradoxes inherent in the discussions around climate change ● Why Chris made a YouTube video calling out North Face's hypocrisy and how it led to the #ThankYouNorthFace campaign to force a discussion of the multiple uses of oil and gas in products ● The bottom line on climate change, according to Chris ● Why the ACE Scholarships program was created ● Why the current policy of trying to restrict the development of oil and gas is raising prices and damaging communities worldwide Chris Wright's Word of Wisdom: “There are huge challenges out there. But if you make good decisions, you choose the right partners, and you're a little bit bold, you can do a lot.” - Chris Wright Connect with Chris Wright: ● Liberty Energy Website ● Thank You, North Face on YouTube ● Chris Wright on LinkedIn ● Liberty Energy on Facebook ● Liberty Energy on LinkedIn ● Liberty Energy on Twitter ● Liberty Energy on Instagram Connect with The WOW Factor: ● The WOW Factor Website ● Connect with Brad Formsma via email ● Brad Formsma on LinkedIn ● Brad Formsma on Instagram ● Brad Formsma on Facebook ● Brad Formsma on Twitter
Mart Green (Trustee Emeritus) began his retail career in his parents' business and now serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for the Green Family Businesses and is the Board Chair of Hobby Lobby. In 1981, Mart established Mardel, a chain of Christian and educational supply stores. In January 2005, Christian Retailing named Mart Green one of the Top Fifty People who have most impacted and shaped Christian retailing in the last half-century. In 2008, he was also awarded the Jim Carlson Christian Bookstore of the Year Award by the Christian Book Association (CBA) for setting standards of excellence in the industry. Mart Green joins me on The Wow Factor to discuss his journey to build a Digital Bible Library through the IllumiNations project. He shares why he believes it is so important to centralize, digitize, standardize and finalize the Bible texts of the world so even more people can hear His Word. Mart also discusses his early career, why he was inspired to start his own business, and his conviction that living generously is the only way to leave a meaningful legacy. “I think the greatest person of all time, the “GOAT” who ever lived on planet Earth was Jesus.” - Mart Green “We believe that it's good to give where you live.” - Mart Green “God is a God of now; he's got plenty for tomorrow. Give it away now. He gave it to you. You direct the giving, you get involved, you get the joy of that.” - Mart Green This Week on The Wow Factor: Why earning his allowance helped Mart understand the value of hard work How Mart's family instilled a generous spirit in him Why Mart quit school and went back to Oklahoma to start a Christian Bookstore What Mart learned early on about leading people Mart's role as CEO of Ministry Investments What kind of Ministries Hobby Lobby likes to invest in How the Green family developed their family mission statement The steps Mart is taking to eradicate Bible poverty by 2033 How IllumiNations got its amazing display at the Museum of the Bible The importance of building collaborations and partnerships in achieving big goals The next big thing Mart has planned —including working with Dallas Jenkins of The Chosen Mart Green's Word of Wisdom: There are three things I'm looking for in people: generosity, humility, and integrity. Those are three character traits that I want in staff, in my friends, and my family. Connect with Mart Green: Mart Green on LinkedIn Illuminations Bible Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter Other Links: https://thesignatry.com/
This is episode 100 of The Dreamers Podcast! It's been 100 weeks since the beginning of the show.2022 is almost over but we will continue to be your consistent dose of weekly wealth literacy tips to help you live a wealthy life on your terms. In this episode, I'm sharing: What I learned from running this show for 100 weeksThe challenges and struggles I faced since starting The Dreamers PodcastHow starting a podcast can help you in many areas including: Expanding authority in your fieldExpanding your network Increasing your income Thought leadership Continuing to learn Podcasting allows me to reach Dreamers around the world every week, learn from amazing guests, improve my planning and consistency habits, and so much more. It's been one of the best decisions I have made in recent years. Check out the episode to find out more. If you enjoyed today's episode, here's what you can do to support me and help more Dreamers discover the podcast:Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. I read every single review. I will select one review to read on the podcast every month.Follow the podcast, so you never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Amazon Music | Listen NotesShare the podcast with your family, friends, and co-workers.Tag the podcast on Instagram @thedreamers.podcast and let me know what you like about it.Would you rather watch this episode? Go to our YouTube channel to enjoy the video version. And while you're at it, click the bell to subscribe so you can get notified when a new episode comes out.Dreamers' Wealth of Wisdom There were times when I wanted to give up when the show wasn't growing as fast as I wanted it to, or I wasn't seeing a direct return on investment. It was very time-consuming, but I had to remind myself of why I started the podcast in the first place, and this is really a true labor of love. - Anne-Lyse WealthWhen you have a show like mine, which is a guest-based show, you invite people on your platform, you share your platform with them, you build relationships with them, and it's been an amazing adventure. - Anne-Lyse WealthI truly believe that life is about constant education and elevation and the podcast provides me an opportunity to do just that. - Anne-Lyse WealthI can definitely say that in terms of increasing my income, the podcast has been a great tool. I've had over six figures in income from clients, just from having this. - Anne-Lyse WealthConnect with Anne-Lyse:Website InstagramInstagram (Personal)
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Today, we are joined by Michael Messner, The son and brother of architects, Michael has a background in technology and data analysis and an MBA from the Wisconsin School of Business. He manages a portfolio of multifamily real estate in the Midwest. Michael founded Mattanza Capital to achieve scale and efficiency in his growing portfolio of properties. Let's listen to Mike as he shares great tips on how to be successful with data analysis, and how you should optimize your goals by knowing yourself and what you're good at and use it to your advantage. So, with no further ado let's get into it. [00:01 - 06:23] Michael Introduces Himself Fortune Cribs helps investors buy short-term rentals and select markets across the country for as little as 10% down with no cash-on-cash returns in the 20-30% range. Go to FortuneCribs.com and book your free consultation now. Michael comes from a real estate background, and is currently running his own firm He recently closed on a few deals, and is growing fast Mike's optimism is sky high, and he agrees with his brother that the market is right, sizing itself. [06:23 - 10:18] Most Transferable Skills from Previous Career into the Real Estate Industry Born and raised with family members that pursued architecture eventually went to the business side of architecture. Development completely stopped and was really cool for many years, which is why we're seeing the tight inventory we are now, which drove prices up so much over the past five years. [10:18 - 19:50] How to be a successful real estate investor with data analysis skills Being able to analyze data is a huge advantage in real estate investing Michael's first deal was in Southern California, which was difficult because of the high prices and low rental yields He learned how to use a broker's software to access the MLS and target high-yielding properties With this strategy, he was able to invest in properties across the Midwest and now has a successful real estate business. Michael Underwrites Dozens of Properties in St. Louis Mike discusses how after years of doing this, they have developed a system for underwriting multifamily properties. Emphasizing on the importance of understanding the unique market conditions in each location. Mike recommends buying in different parts of the country to gain a variety of experience and knowledge.' [19:51 - 31:50] Knowing your skill sets Want to know the best-kept secret when it comes to investing in single or multifamily flips? Hire an interior designer. Elevate your design, reconfigure your floor plans and develop functional spaces all to maximize your ROI. Just reach out to Melanie at melanierene@gmail.com. Mike shares how to increase turnout on your first Webinar He think it's very important to know what your skill sets are. How writing a Letter Buys Property for 170% Over Market Value [31:52 - 42:54] Mike Shouts “Be Kind to One Another!” One Slice of Wisdom “There are a lot of ways to make money. And then, this is not just about the money,.” – Michael Messner Two fully defined terms: PGI, NOI and Cap Rate Michael's Recommendations https://www.biggerpockets.com/ Rental Property Investing Real Estate Math Demystified. Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book [43:59 - 44:58] Closing Segment Connect with Michael via https://www.mattanzacapital.com Thanks for listening to Multifamily by the Slice! If you liked our show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! CONNECT WITH US: --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ikedre/message
Heather Templeton Dill is president of the John Templeton Foundation. Before assuming this role in 2015, she served as executive liaison to the president under her father, the late Dr. Jack Templeton. Dill is the granddaughter of the late Sir John Templeton. In her tenure as president, Dill and the Foundation have awarded 1,334 grants and donations totaling more than $874 million. The John Templeton Foundation funds research and discovery across a range of subjects in the sciences, philosophy, and theology, from gratitude and hope to the psychology of purpose and positive neuroscience. Under her leadership, the Foundation plans to increase its grants and donations to approximately $313 million in 2021 and 2022. Heather joins me today to discuss the vision and purpose of the John Templeton Foundation and what their aspiration of becoming a global catalyst for discoveries that contribute to human flourishing means in real terms. We discuss Heather's purpose of enabling people to create lives of purpose and meaning and how the foundation encourages them through their grants. Heather also gives her invaluable advice to leaders on why gratitude is the lens through which they should view their world. “I absolutely see my role as a calling, as a vocation, as something that providence has guided me to over time.” - Heather Templeton Dill “We want the research we fund to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities.” - Heather Templeton Dill “Those concepts, those ideas, those actions, like forgiveness, gratitude, and generosity, contribute to human flourishing because it helps us make the lives of those around us better.” - Heather Templeton Dill This Week on The Wow Factor: What Heather learned from her physician parents about the joy of giving Why it can be a challenge for leaders to take the space that's required for reflection Heather's initial career aspirations, when and why she pivoted towards working with the Templeton Foundation The philanthropic organizations that Heather's grandfather founded — The John Templeton World Charity Foundation, and the Templeton Religion Trust How Heather and her sister managed their relationship when Heather was considering stepping up as president of the Foundation Why Heather sees the John Templeton Foundation as a catalyst that sparks new fields of research How Heather aligns what the John Templeton Foundation does now with what we think her grandfather wanted to accomplish Why Heather is inspired by her grandfather's vision and her feeling that it is a privilege and an honor to carry it forward Heather Templeton Dill's Words of Wisdom: There are two components to gratitude; firstly, all leaders need to be very grateful for the position they hold to be a leader and a servant as the head of an institution. The second is to express gratitude for those who work with you and for you. Expressing gratitude both in writing and publicly is so important in leadership. Connect with Heather Templeton Dill: John Templeton Foundation Website John Templeton Foundation on Instagram John Templeton Foundation on Facebook John Templeton Foundation on Twitter John Templeton Foundation on YouTube Connect with The WOW Factor: I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life by Brad Formsma Words of Wisdom Website Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter
In just eighteen months, Angela Henderson lost four very important people in her life. On Christmas Day, her grandmother died. On Mother's Day, she lost her brother, and on the following New Year's Day, a father-figure in her life had also passed away. And two weeks later, one of her close friends was killed on a highway when a piece of a boat flew through his windshield and struck him in the head. Having gone through that much loss and tragedy in such a short period of time would be too much for a lot of people. But these significant losses didn't stop her from wanting to help others. Angela is an international award-winning business coach for women, an international keynote speaker, a podcaster, a blogger, a mother, and a mental health clinician who helps her clients unpack their inner challenges and achieve consistent and thriving businesses without burning out. In today's conversation, Angela opens up about taking responsibility for the things that have happened to her over the last several years, making space to grieve, and how to show up for your family, your clients, and yourself in the toughest of times. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Nightbirde - It's OK Pearls of Wisdom There's always something to be grateful for on any given day. The world we live in when things are out of control is still one where you can always be kind and show value to people. Check in on the people you care about regularly, especially if they've suffered tragic loss. A simple “How are you?” goes a long way. Profit First allows you to better control finances into buckets of money. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/49 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today's episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!
“I had a big transformation in my life at the age of 27” - Jacey Herbert Today on Mumma's Gone Woo Woo: How Jacey read's Akashic Records for people to understand their past lives How Jacey uses meditation to get in tune with her spirit guides What Akashic Records are and how Jacey connects to them and reads them What Jacey's purpose is in this life and how she can help you Jacey's Words of Wisdom “There is no wrong way to meditate, clearing your mind completely stops divine connection” “We have been on earth many times and each time we grow and ascend” Connect with Jacey Herbert: www.stilljacey.com (15% discount code MUMMAS off any services) www.instagram.com/stilljacey Awakening... Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mumma's Gone Woo Woo: Akashic Record's with Sarah-Jane Lewis. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show and leave me a review. The show can be found anywhere else you may wish to get your podcasts! Download my free "Future Self Guide and Meditation" at www.sj-lewis.com/meditation Book a free 30 minute Holistic Life Coaching Session with me at https://calendly.com/sj-lewis/30min Be sure to www.sj-lewis.com and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn, and if you know someone who you think would enjoy this episode, please share it with them on social media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mummasgonewoowoo/message
After 24-year-old Jessica Conness told her then-husband that rent was three months behind, he picked her up and threw her through the glass dining room table. When child protective services arrived later that day, they told her that the next time the police were called, they would take custody of her infant daughter. She knew at that moment, for her daughter's sake, she had to break the cycle of domestic abuse she had been suffering for years. In her first marriage, Jessica suffered verbal and physical abuse at the hands of her then-husband, but it took time to end the relationship and leave for good. Since then, she's gone on to happily remarry, build a beautiful family, and live life on her terms. Today, Jessica joins the podcast to tell the story of how she escaped that abusive relationship, how she rebuilt her self-worth, and what she learned over the course of her harrowing five-year journey. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Phillip Phillips - Tell Me a Story Pearls of Wisdom There is power when you acknowledge there is life after abuse Why abuse breaks people down - and how counseling helps rebuild. How recovering from abuse helped Jessica realize what she really wanted from life, and that she could achieve it on her own terms. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/44 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today's episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!
Father Len explains why humility is the foundation for success in life. Highlights, Ideas, and Wisdom There is an epidemic of narcissism in our current culture fueled by social media. Humility is the cure for narcissism. Father Len discusses the dangers of ego and self-obsession by comparing the psyche of movie stars to people in prison. Father Len shares the story of three superstars, Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh, who joined the Miami Heat NBA basketball team thinking winning a championship would be easy with all their talent. Turns out it wasn’t so easy until humility became a key ingredient of the team. Human beings are very communal and emotions run through a community faster than a virus. Because of our communal nature, it turns out that when people see other people behaving morally or immorally, it’s likely they will mirror that behavior. Father Len shares the story of how tiny Butler University is able to compete and win against the much larger major powers in college basketball because of its team culture of humility. “There is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he doesn’t mind who gets the credit” – sign on former president Ronald Reagan’s desk Ego destroys community because it traps people in a prison of self-obsession. Humility is not low self-esteem. It’s low self-preoccupation. The less we are preoccupied with thinking about ourselves the more room we have in our heads and hearts to think of others. Humility helps us connect emotionally with others. “Humility is the New Smart: Rethinking Human Excellence in the Smart Machine Age” by Edward D Hess & Katherine Ludwig Pride causes more problems than it solves. Humility is the gateway to an open mind because it allows us to process information without being defensive and reacting in fear. Humility allows us to see and accept reality. Humility inspires success. Success in life without humility can ruin you. The Bible is filled with stories about how God hates pride and arrogance and how and why humility makes us true human beings. The Bible says all those in heaven have humility written across their foreheads indicating the ultimate victory belongs to the humble. The proud want glory for themselves, not for the community, not for the business, not for the team, and not for God. Intelligence is not just being able to think and learn, but also the ability to unlearn and rethink. That requires humility. “Prayer is unlearning what the world has taught you.” – St. Bernard of Clairvaux We should feel as much joy in learning that we’re wrong as we felt in learning a truth. “I have this voice in my head telling me 20% of everything I think is right might be wrong.” – Father Len “Seek first to understand, then seek to be understood.” – Dr Stephen R Covey “Think Again: the Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know” by Adam Grant
After 24-year-old Jessica Conness told her then-husband that rent was three months behind, he picked her up and threw her through the glass dining room table. When child protective services arrived later that day, they told her that the next time the police were called, they would take custody of her infant daughter. She knew at that moment, for her daughter’s sake, she had to break the cycle of domestic abuse she had been suffering for years. In her first marriage, Jessica suffered verbal and physical abuse at the hands of her then-husband, but it took time to end the relationship and leave for good. Since then, she’s gone on to happily remarry, build a beautiful family, and live life on her terms. Today, Jessica joins the podcast to tell the story of how she escaped that abusive relationship, how she rebuilt her self-worth, and what she learned over the course of her harrowing five-year journey. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Phillip Phillips - Tell Me a Story Pearls of Wisdom There is power when you acknowledge there is life after abuse Why abuse breaks people down - and how counseling helps rebuild. How recovering from abuse helped Jessica realize what she really wanted from life, and that she could achieve it on her own terms. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/11 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!
Father Len explains why the wisdom contained in the Bible about what makes for a good life is timeless. Highlights, Ideas and Wisdom “There is nothing new under the sun” – Qoheleth, Ecclesiastes 1:9 People have forever struggled with the same problems, made the same mistakes, and needed the same solutions to solve their problems and the same remedies for their mistakes. The Bible stories are always challenging our tribalism, addictions, use of money, our sense of justice, our compassion, and even our sense of religion. “Faith and evidence are inseparable. Indeed, faith is a response to evidence, not a rejoicing in the absence of evidence.” – John C Lennox Technology does not make us evolve. It adds conveniences to our lives. What really makes us evolve is religion. We are hardwired for religion. “Why God Won't Go Away: Brain Science and the Biology of Belief” by Andrew Newberg, Eugene D'Aquili, and Vince Rause Every experiment in atheism has led to massive slaughter. If we get rid of religion, we just replace it with something else. We always end up worshiping something. “In the day-to day trenches of adult life, there is no such thing as not worshipping. Everybody worships. The only choice we get is what to worship. If you worship money and things — if they are where you tap real meaning in life — then you will never have enough. Never feel you have enough. It’s the truth. Worship your own body and beauty and sexual allure and you will always feel ugly, and when time and age start showing, you will die a million deaths before they finally plant you. On one level, we all know this stuff. It’s the skeleton of every great story. The trick is keeping the truth up-front in daily consciousness. Worship power — you will feel weak and afraid, and you will need ever more power over others to keep the fear at bay. Worship your intellect, being seen as smart — you will end up feeling stupid, a fraud, always on the verge of being found out. And so on.” – David Foster Wallace Religion is only outdated for those who are unconscious that they’re worshiping something. Whatever controls your life is what you’re worshiping. What people resist when they say the Bible is outdated, is not the Bible. It’s their interpretation of the Bible. “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley “Great Expectations” a movie about “gods” that control us.
Father Len reveals how distancing yourself from “crazy” and “annoying” people in your life can separate you from parts of yourself that need attention. Highlights, Ideas, and Wisdom There are multiple stories in the Bible that reveal how distancing yourself from people in your life causes you to lose part of yourself. Father Len explains the “sin of distancing” and how it affects us. The problems we have with people in our lives often reveal problems we have within ourselves. When we build walls around ourselves to avoid problems, we pay a price. It’s easy to hate people from a distance. Arguments and disagreements with people in our lives can be incredibly healthy because they can help us recognize and force us to deal with our own issues. Life is supposed to break our hearts at times. When we experience pain and frustration we develop humility and the ability to love. A whole heart is a broken heart. Distancing ourselves from “crazy” and “annoying” people will keep us safe, but we won’t have whole hearts.
Welcome to another episode of the Soulful MBA Podcast! Inspiring us today is feminist marketing consultant and writer, Kelly Diels, who joins us for the next episode in our Women and Money series. When we first came across Kelly’s website, we could not stop reading through her refreshing body of work on the intersection of feminism and online business. What struck us in particular was her focus on women and their finances and her own personal story, which she shares with us today. Kelly helps feminist entrepreneurs and culture makers sell to women without selling out by teaching feminist principles, including how they apply to marketing and other facets of business. She talks openly about controversial topics, including the false perceptions that exist around poor people and money. As a busy mom of five kids and a thriving entrepreneur, Kelly’s story is motivating and her message is profoundly important. Key Points from This Episode: How growing up shaped Kelly’s relationship with money. Dispelling the myth that poor people are “bad” with their finances. The need for more narratives around stabilizing your revenues before attempting to scale. Research that proves female entrepreneurs are incredibly capital resource efficient. Teaching, coaching, and self-development as necessary skills for any culture. Women filling in the gaps and doing uncompensated labor as a societal expectation. Why you should charge someone for ‘picking your brain!’ Fast fashion and being more mindful with your purchasing decisions. Shifting her business model after a family crisis required her to increase her income. Raising capital and using credit to build a business. Defining what the Female Lifestyle Empowerment Brand (FLEB) is and aims to do. Signing with a literary agent and writing a book about culture making. Kelly’s tool for calculating your break even, thrive, and stretch numbers. And much more! Words of Wisdom: “There’s this idea that women are risk averse and not good entrepreneurs and they need all this extra training. In fact, we get to profitability faster and we are way more capital resource efficient.” — @KellyDiels [0:07:08] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: The Soulful MBA — https://www.soulful.mba/ Kelly Diels — http://www.kellydiels.com/ SheEO — https://sheeo.world/ Namastream — https://namastream.com/ PayPal — https://www.paypal.com/ Stripe — https://stripe.com/ Gloria Steinem — http://www.gloriasteinem.com/ Bell Hooks — http://www.bellhooksinstitute.com/ Adrienne Maree Brown — http://adriennemareebrown.net/ Soraya Chemaly — http://www.sorayachemaly.com/home.html Linda Bacon — https://lindabacon.org/ The Myth of Capitalism on Amazon — https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Capitalism-Monopolies-Death-Competition/dp/1119548195 Sister Citizen on Amazon — https://www.amazon.com/Sister-Citizen-Shame-Stereotypes-America/dp/0300188188 Audre Lorde — https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/audre-lorde Joy: lemon oil / Donte Colley on Instagram / favorite mug Hustle: business spreadsheet
Session 102 Dr. Ryan Matika Residency Program Director in Anesthesiology talks about what he's looking for in his applicants. He also shares what his residents look for when students are doing rotations. Specialty Stories is part of the Meded Media. If you haven’t yet, please check out all the other resources we provide to help premeds, medical students, and residents on their medical journey! [01:07] Interest in Anesthesiology Ryan got interested in anesthesiology when he was in his second year in medical school. They had a program where they were assigned a mentor who happened to be an anesthesiologist. He went into medical school not thinking about anesthesiology. In fact, he was leaning into internal medicine. But from his rotations, he eventually got drawn towards anesthesiology. He thought about this halfway through his third year because of his mentor. Ryan thinks there is a major element in picking your specialty based on the personality and that element of finding your people. There's a certain type of personality that's a better fit for a specialty than others. But that said, he doesn't think any specialty has one personality. [03:10] Traits that Lead to Being a Good Anesthesiologist The longer he has done this, the more he thinks that there are more traits to being a good doctor. Those traits pretty much transcend the type of residency. He thinks all residents of different specialties have a lot of things in common. First is what drives you, what keeps you up in the morning. That type of work ethic and that type of positive drive would make good residents. For anesthesiology in general, they're meticulous. Although being OCD is not necessary, but you might notice a lot of OCD behaviors evident in anesthesiologists. [05:10] What an Anesthesiologist Does They say that the only thing an anesthesiologist does is putting patients to sleep and waking them up after surgery is one of the misconceptions. There are times your services are requested by a surgeon and part of that is keeping patients calm. But one of the most important things is delivering the anesthetic methods essentially rendering someone in a medically induced coma to tolerate surgery. Also during that time, you're managing the patient's physiology, most importantly the cardio and pulmonary physiology. They could give medications to make patients very hypotensive. The patients can be put through all kinds of cardiovascular difficulties and you have to manage them through. The anesthetics would give necessary poisons and the management they do is to offset those poisons in a healthy patient. And this could get even more tricky for patients with chronic, significant or uncompensated diseases. A lot of the time is focused on physiology and the vitals. While a little bit less time is spent on ensuring that patients are in a medically induced coma as they have to ensure patients are asleep throughout the surgery. [07:40] The Residency Training Path There are two types of programs – the categorical and the advanced programs. Almost everything was advanced in the good old days. Then categorical has gotten more popular. the difference is how you treat that first or intern year. About 75% of the spots are categorical. When you match with an anesthesiology program, you're doing a four-year program. But the first year is essentially mostly off-service rotations. Its purpose is to meet the qualifications of your intern year which is either a medicine year or a surgery year. The advanced year is where you match those two years into separate ones. So you have the intern year where you match into a medicine transitional or surgical year. Then you start your formal anesthesiology three-year training afterward. During those three years, you do the same cases over and over again. You do more simplicity, a lot of airway work. You're getting the basic skills you need for anesthesiology. During the latter half of your residency, you're doing subspecialties. You deal with much sicker patients such as cardiac cases. Each program has a different way of doing that but essentially, there are more similarities than there are differences. After four years and you've met all of your requirements, you can then sit for your final written boards. [09:50] Manual DExterity for Procedures: Is This Necessary? The most important thing you have to have is your mind. The cerebral side of it is the hard part. In terms of the procedural part, anybody with two hands can be trained to do the procedures as you will be doing it over and over again. In fact, Ryan has never seen a resident that has not completed training because of a procedural aspect. 90% of the problem with residents would be medical knowledge or professionalism. And 0% with procedures. There are some people who are better sooner than others but everybody will get there. [11:05] What They Look For in Applicants Generally speaking, one thing that has changed about applicants is the basic exam, which is part of the American Board of Anesthesiology done at the end of your PGY. You need to pass this exam to be able to complete your residency. So they always look at your USMLE scores. They essentially tell you how good you are in studying and passing an exam. Many programs have a certain average score they're looking at. If you have a lower score than that, then you may have to make up for it with different qualities. Ryan personally looks a lot at the Dean's letter, your medical school transcripts, the comments made, grades on your clerkships (particularly medicine and surgery). Most people have positive letters of recommendation. There are various levels of strength on that. So this may be a little bit less important than the other two mentioned above. Another thing that gets underestimated is the volunteering aspect. They want to see students getting more involved with different activities at their medical school or at their local communities. They basically want to see what you were doing during your medical school time beyond just studying and getting the best grades possible. Research is not necessary. But Ryan takes this into account in looking at grades and scores but it doesn't necessarily overcome a bad grade. [16:10] On Pass/Fail System Ryan admits that the ability to evaluate students based on the pass/fail system can be more challenging. A large percentage of medical schools has already gone to not give a class rank. The opposite effect is what they were going for. There's only one score to tell you about their academic abilities. Making USMLE's into a pass/fail is fine. But now they're going to have to put more emphasis on different factors. They want more information. The board exam process is very difficult. It's not something to be taken lightly. [18:49] On Away Rotations Ryan has done round table events at their schools and he's one of the few people who think that away rotations aren't much help. He personally thinks that away rotation only helps you at the program you're interviewing at. It doesn't really help much when you're going out on your interviews. If there's a program you're really interested in or if you have a place to stay with then that's totally fine. But with the medical school debt and the financial concerns in medicine, the cost of it to go somewhere and rotate wouldn't pay the dividends unless you're really set on one location. [21:55] On Osteopathic Medical Students The osteopathic medical students have been increasingly been more successful in getting anesthesiology spots over the last 10-15 years. You're now seeing DOs in spots that you won't previously see. Ryan says that the DOs at their programs typically have a little bit higher board scores than the allopathic residents in general. But it's only a minor difference. [23:35] What Makes a Good Anesthesiologist Ryan explains that they look for qualities like work ethic, personality, and professionalism. A lot of anesthesiologists are introverts. So you don't have to make small talk or be the most likable person in the world. You must be willing to help, want to know more, and ask questions. Another important thing is for residents to be able to follow directions. But procedural skills are often emphasized by applicants than they are by their faculty. Hence, you really don't have to worry about the procedural aspect. If you really don't enjoy the procedures and dread doing it hen it's a nice thing to know that this is not a great fit for you. You should enjoy it but you don't necessarily have to be good at it. [28:00] Personal Statement Tips After reading so many personal statements, you start to see certain trends in personal statements. The most important thing outside of the why and "tell me about yourself" is explaining any kind of deficiency in your application. Ryan needs you to explain what went on in a greater context. This needs to be explained and acknowledged in the personal statement. Ryan isn't sure if a great personal statement makes up for any trouble on the application. But a bad personal statement could raise a few eyebrows and lose you a few interviews. Bad personal statements are going to be things that are too negative. [30:45] A Typical Day in the Resident's Life When you're on your medical student rotation in anesthesiology, you're already getting a piece of it. The classic anesthesia medical student rotation is you come in early and leave early. The residency is not going to be like this. You've got to come in early and you've got to stay late. This means long hours. As an attending physician, you come in early in the morning. As a resident, give yourself around 20-30 minutes to set up for your case. This means getting your medications, monitors, and equipment ready. If you have morning didactics, you'd have to come in earlier. Then you'd have to go see your first patient in the morning. You can look up the patient the day before so you can have a plan. The next morning, you see the patient and ensure they're ready for surgery. You get their IV in (depending on the institution). When it's time to go back, you're going to take that first patient back. If it's a cardiac case, it's going to take longer since there is more pre-evaluation. Throughout the day, you're going to be doing a variety of cases if you're in the operating room. It's a lot of work to stay vigilant. It's a lot of work to get different cases going. Just like you're taking off and landing, you're going to be doing that for each patient. You really need to individualize things. If you're at a tertiary care center, you're going to have some very complex patients. Each patient needs a careful evaluation. As for the resident level, this needs to be done the night before so they have time to prepare, research, and plan out. The simplest part of it is how to keep them asleep. But the most difficult part of it is how to keep them safe throughout the surgery. [34:20] Taking Calls Calls vary greatly between residencies. They can be specific to a rotation or they can just be a general pool for different services. At their program, different rotations have different calls. When you're doing the general emergency cases, usually residents do one to two nights a week and one to two weekend nights a week. [35:40] Final Words of Wisdom There are a lot of spots for anesthesiology. There are about 1400-1500 spots in the country per year. So your chances aren't bad even if you have some issues with your grades. In general, applicants with lower board scores have to really focus on their clinical rotations. Make this your priority. Also, take a month off after your third year is over. Really dedicate yourself to the Step 2 exam. A much higher Step 2 and a low Step 1 is fine with them. But it can be concerning to have two low Step scores. Ultimately, they need residents that they know are going to pass the boards. If possible, try to get some face time with a program director or someone involved in the selection process. Links: Meded Media
Mike Zisman founded Golf Genius after a long career in information technology, starting with the creation of Soft-Switch in 1979, which was one of the very first companies to participate in the electronic mail industry. On this episode of The ModGolf Podcast we learn how Mike combines his love of golf with his passion for IT to help revolutionize the golf industry. window.dojoRequire(["mojo/signup-forms/Loader"], function(L) { L.start({"baseUrl":"mc.us19.list-manage.com","uuid":"fb1db86bf86e67d377747be70","lid":"2e2f634e4c","uniqueMethods":true}) }) Season 5 Sponsors https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/3QqeEFBq.jpg https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/Z2ynjMPO.jpg The number of entrepreneurial insights Mike crammed into this episode is truly phenomenal. Here's our Top 10 list of what we're calling "Mike's Nuggets of Wisdom": * “There’s a difference between building software and building software products. Software products rely on customer self-sufficiency if they want to scale and make money”. * “What I love about the cloud is the elasticity, the scalability". * “You have to listen very carefully to your customer because they usually have excellent ideas”. * “When you look in the code and there is ‘if the customer equals ‘x’ do this, that is the death of you. You end up with this mish mash of spaghetti code”. * “Great leaders always simplify” (actually a General Colin Powell quote!) * “We are constantly working on the user experience by reducing complexity”. * “Elegance is a simple solution to a complex problem. Not a complex solution to a complex problem.” * “You will never be as smart as all your customers put together”. * “We’re totally virtual, we live on Zoom and Skype for collaboration and sit on top of all these other software products. If we had to do this all this stuff alone it wouldn’t be very productive. Today you don’t have to do any of that. You can focus 100% of your energy on the business problem you are trying to solve.” * “Someone will always come up your tailpipe” referencing Clayton Christiansen’s The Innovators Dilemma (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Innovator%27s_Dilemma) of how competitors solve a simpler problem for a smaller market that you’re not interested in. Michael referenced The Trough of Disillusionment" as one of five stages on Gartner Group's "Hype Cycle", which is a graphical representation of the stages a technology goes through from conception to maturity and widespread adoption. You can find out more about the technology Hype Cycle here (https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/Gartner-hype-cycle). https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/uI74PsQq.jpg To learn more about Golf Genius, check our their website (https://www.golfgenius.com/) and YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJaTARgMNHrOlhSikbaHPXA). https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/1/1ea879c1-a4a2-4e10-bea4-e5d8368a3c7a/baQx8K0V.png (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJaTARgMNHrOlhSikbaHPXA) Special Guest: Mike Zisman - CEO, Golf Genius Software.
Michael Doane is the Managing Director of the Agriculture and Food Systems at The Nature Conservancy, a nonprofit organization and the world’s leader in providing nature conservation efforts. Their mission is to conserve Mother Nature for future generations by buying lands to prevent plant and animal extinction and restoring otherwise ruined parts of nature back to its former glory. Michael’s responsible for ensuring industries that rely heavily on nature are managed and controlled. He primarily concentrates on projects involving soil health, sustainable forestry and ranching, and nutrient loss reductions. Today, Michael Doane shares his company’s advocacies and their many projects. He discusses the company’s history and what made them become the leading conservation organization. He also explains some of their company’s many successful projects as well as their prospects, and how they prioritize which ones to fund first. “As food demand grows, there will be some expansion. But, we also think it can be done in a way that does the least amount of harm to nature.” - Michael Doane This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast: What the Nature Conservancy is all about. What led the Nature Conservancy to agriculture? The projects the company is working on. How they work with their investors and partners. Why they prefer to partner with the private industry. How they decide which strategic priorities to pursue. What it means to manage optimal soil health. How they build trust with their investors. What is the Techstars Sustainability Accelerator all about? Michael Doane’s Words of Wisdom: There are special places and special species and plants that need protection. Management practice change can really address a lot of the current environmental problems. There's some very cost-effective emission reduction opportunities sitting right here in agriculture. Investing in nature is a good investment. Resources Mentioned: Nature’s Own Hedge Fund, article by Bloomberg Connect with Michael Doane: The Nature Conservancy Twitter Check Out Our Sponsor for the “Sustainability at Scale” Series Have you ever heard of Marrone’s BIO WITH BITE? Marrone Bio Innovation offers crop pest protection for the modern organic and conventional production systems. To make sure every grower using their products realize the best possible return on investment, Marrone invests time and resources to thoroughly test and demonstrate the efficacy of those new state of the art products. With serious trial data to back it up! You can see more and connect directly with Marrone by visiting them at www.marronebio.com Marrone is very proud to support The Future Of Agriculture blog series on sustainability in agriculture with Tim Hammerich. We Are a Part of a Bigger Family! The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today. Share the Ag-Love! Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots! Learn more about AgGrad by visiting: Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter AgGrad on Facebook AgGrad on LinkedIn AgGrad on Instagram