Chris Deals With It

I share my reflections on officiating a wedding, and offer advice for anyone taking on this important task. For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI Join the Kreuter Studios mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/810367311f3d/ksbulletin

At times we worry about the unpredictable impacts our actions may or may have. What if our actions are like the Butterfly Effect: A small thing we do in one place and time having far-reaching effects in another. Are our worries warranted? What perspectives might help us worry less? For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI Join the Kreute...

This episode wraps up this series on the creative process. It also coincides with the release of my latest book, The Boy & Bus 13. On today’s episode, I’m going to reflect on the stages of my creative process that were needed to bring this book from idea to finished product. The Boy & Bus 13 Links: Website Goodreads The Story Graph For more info & to download a free PDF of today's epis...

This is part 5 of a multi-part series about the creative process. We’ll cover my thoughts on how this process applies to creating & publishing works, and how it applies to games, fiction writing, other creative endeavors, and our professional careers. For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI Join the Kreuter Studios mailing list: htt...

This is part 4 of a multi-part series about the creative process. We’ll cover my thoughts on how this process applies to creating & publishing works, and how it applies to games, fiction writing, other creative endeavors, and our professional careers. For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI Join the Kreuter Studios mailing list: htt...

This is part 3 of a multi-part series about the creative process. We’ll cover my thoughts on how this process applies to creating & publishing works, and how it applies to games, fiction writing, other creative endeavors, and our professional careers. For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI Join the Kreuter Studios mailing list: htt...

This is part 2 of a multi-part series about the creative process. We’ll cover my thoughts on how this process applies to creating & publishing works, and how it applies to games, fiction writing, other creative endeavors, and our professional careers. For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI Join the Kreuter Studios mailing list: htt...

This is part 1 of a multi-part series about the creative process. We’ll cover my thoughts on how this process applies to creating & publishing works, and how it applies to games, fiction writing, other creative endeavors, and our professional careers. For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI Join the Kreuter Studios mailing list: htt...

This is the introduction of a multi-part series about the creative process. We’ll cover my thoughts on how this process applies to creating & publishing works. And how it applies to games, fiction writing, other creative endeavors, and our professional careers. For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: http://www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI Join the Kreuter Studios...

What are some of the lessons we can take from board games into our professional lives? For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: http://www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI Join the Kreuter Studios mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/810367311f3d/ksb

A review of these core tenets of Buddhism: The Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. How can we apply their wisdom to daily life, even if we don’t devote ourselves to deep study and meditation on them? For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: http://www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI Join the Kreuter Studios mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/810367311f3d/ksb

Humanity needs community in order to thrive. Our modern society has grown to incredible levels of complexity and abstraction. Behaviors that would have gotten you kicked out of most ancient villages are now tolerated and in some cases rewarded. Today’s episode explores this shift, and some ways we can rebalance our connection to community. For more info & to download a free PDF of today's epis...

For the first episode of 2025, I’m reviewing the year, quarter, week & day technique I use for structuring my time & objectives. For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: http://www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI Join the Kreuter Studios mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/810367311f3d/ksb

My guest today is Logan Dunning, a skateboarder with over 25 years experience. We have a wide-ranging chat about individual sports like Skateboarding compared to team sports. For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI Join the Kreuter Studios mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/810367311f3d/ksb

We’re inundated with data: Survey requests, analytics reports, low cost sensors, AI data mining, and much more. But there’s a big difference between data and insight. This episode explores the processes and roles data plays in our lives, our organizations, and for our customers. For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI Join the Kreuter S...

Thoughts on our tasks, and the flow of our lives. For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI Join the Kreuter Studios mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/810367311f3d/ksb

There’s a bowling alley that gives you a free pizza whenever you start a game with seven strikes in a row. But around the fifth or sixth strike, a supervisor comes over to watch. How does observation change your performance? For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI Join the Kreuter Studios mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/810367311f3d/ks...

It’s Friday the 13th, and I devote an episode to exploring this quirky number that I feel a deep connection to. For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI Join the Kreuter Studios mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/810367311f3d/ksb

Does listening to audiobooks count as reading books? For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI Join the Kreuter Studios mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/810367311f3d/ksb

Thoughts about details, and what we’re ultimately known for. For more info & to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI Join the Kreuter Studios mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/810367311f3d/ksb

My guest today is Andrew Stahl, who founded his Executive Recruiting firm in 2014. This year, his firm celebrates ten years of service to the global rail industry. I’m proud to have been counted among their many clients, having their help to land a previous, but wonderful position at a firm that fit my skills, personality, and career aspirations at the time. Andrew and I have a two-part conversati...

My guest today is Andrew Stahl, who founded his Executive Recruiting firm in 2014. This year, his firm celebrates ten years of service to the global rail industry. I’m proud to have been counted among their many clients, having their help to land a previous, but wonderful position at a firm that fit my skills, personality, and career aspirations at the time. Andrew and I have a two-part conversati...

All roads lead to beer league. It’s an adage I’ve used time and time again at the hockey rink. Sports are full of fascinating topics, so on today’s episode I’m starting local: Sharing five reflections on beer league hockey. Get a free PDF of today's episode notes: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI Join the Kreuter Studios mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/810367311f3d/ksbulletin

Today I’m getting geometric about how I think about systems. The more angles you have in a system, the harder it becomes for one single point within it to affect the balance point of the entire system. It’s an analogy applicable to many things. It can help us avoid binary thinking and advocate for more diversity of opinions and experiences. Get a free PDF of today's episode notes: www.chriskreuter...

In addition to the podcast, I put out a monthly e-mail newsletter. Back in March, I experimented with a personal reflection about virality, algorithms, and social media. The response was overwhelmingly positive, so on today’s episode I want to share it on the podcast. For more info and to download a free PDF of today's episode notes, visit: www.chriskreuter.com/CDWI Join the Kreuter Studios mailin...