We're All in This Together

Emotional freedom is about giving ourselves permission to feel all of our emotions in a healthy way, even the hard ones.  While this can be challenging for lots of reasons, when we have the courage to authentically feel our emotions, it opens up so much capacity for us and deepens our ability to meaningfully connect with others.  On this episode, I talk about some of what makes it difficult to fee...

There is quite a bit of challenge and chaos in our country and our world right now.  Creating a true sense of inner peace can be difficult, especially when the external environment is as fraught as it is these days.  On this episode, I talk about some of the collective dynamics that are causing quite a bit of stress and fear.  I then share some specific things we can do to create peace within ours...

No matter how great or challenging things may be - personally and collectively - what's happening right now will, at some point down the line, be the "good ole days."  On this episode, I talk about some of the many reasons it can be challenging to appreciate things as they are happening.  I then share some ideas and perspectives on why it is important for us to do so and how we can appreciate life...

Whether it's leadership, teamwork, performance, navigating change, accomplishing goals, or anything else that matters to us at work and in life…it's almost always all about relationships.  How we relate to others, how we relate to circumstances, and how we relate to ourselves has so much to do with our level of success or fulfillment (or lack thereof).  On this episode, I talk about why relationsh...

Sometimes it's important to suck it up, dig deep, and push forward with as much effort as possible.  Other times, it's essential to stop, take a break, and maybe even change course.  Knowing when to do each of these things is both challenging and crucial to our wellbeing and success.  On this episode, I talk about this dynamic and how it plays out for us - both individually and collectively.  I al...

Like most people, I like to be prepared, especially when it comes to my professional life and commitments.  However, in today's face-paced, ever-changing business world and with the level of uncertainty and disruption that exists, it can often be even more important to be present.  On this episode, I talk about why it makes sense that we're obsessed with preparation and why it can be challenging t...

As people, leaders, parents, and more, we often waste a lot of time and energy thinking we aren't good enough.  On this episode, I talk about this common but detrimental phenomenon, and offer some ideas and techniques for us to embrace being enough.  I also talk about why it's important to say "enough," when it comes to certain negative patterns, habits, and behaviors - both ours and others.   Res...

While knowledge may be power, curiosity is a superpower.  We often get so obsessed with knowing things and sharing our wisdom with others, we forget how important it is to focus on learning.  On this episode, I talk about why our "know-it-all-ness" can be a detriment to us and annoying to others.  I then share some specific things we can do to tap into the power of curiosity and learning, in a way...

For us to have the kind of relationships and impact we truly want to have - as leaders, parents, friends, spouses, family members and more - apologizing and forgiving are essential.  These things, however, can be challenging for a variety of reasons.  On this episode, I talk about some of what gets in the way of us being able to effectively apologize and forgive.  I then share some specific things...

We all face challenges, both personally and professionally, yet sometimes we make things much harder than they need to be.  On this episode, I talk about some of the paradoxes involved when we're dealing with hard things.  I then share some specific things we can do when we're facing difficulties to navigate them as effectively as possible and keep things in a healthy perspective.   Resources: We'...

With all the change, disruption, and uncertainty swirling around us these days, I've been feeling quite humbled.  Being humbled is not only an inevitable aspect of life, leadership, parenting, working, relationships, and more…it's actually a powerful state of being, if we're willing to embrace it.  On this episode, I talk about some of the paradoxical aspects of being humbled.  I then share some s...

Many of us, myself included, are obsessed with solutions.  And while this makes sense, especially when we find ourselves in times of challenge and uncertainty as we do these days.  What if asking questions was more powerful than finding answers?  On this episode, I discuss this dynamic and the paradoxical nature of curiosity.  Asking questions can lead to authentic connection and important innovat...

This is the 400th episode of this podcast!  As I reflect on this meaningful milestone, I realize that most of our biggest goals are accomplished by simply putting one foot in front of the other and moving in the direction of what matters most to us.  On this episode, I talk about why it can be challenging, especially at certain times, to go for our dreams.  I then share some specific things we can...

Giving credit to other people is such an important thing for us to do as leaders, teammates, family members, and friends.  However, it can be challenging for several reasons.  On this episode, I talk about some of the things that can get in our way.  I then share both specific ways we can give credit to others more authentically and generously, as well as why it's essential to do so for the benefi...

With all that is going on in the country and the world these days, as well as inside our families, teams, and businesses, it can sometimes be difficult to stay authentically hopeful.  On this episode, I talk about some of the uncertainty that is impacting me and many of the people I know and work with right now.  I then share five specific things we can do to stay as grounded and positive as possi...

With all the recent discussion and debate about DEI, it seems to me that some pretty important aspects of inclusion and belonging haven't been a part of this conversation.  On this episode, I offer some of my perspective on these important issues.  I also share some specific things we can do to focus on creating authentic environments of inclusion and belonging, which are fundamental elements of h...

Winning is more than just about the bottom-line results we produce or the outcome our team is attempting to achieve, it's also about how we approach what we do and the way we engage with each other in the process.  On this episode, I talk with speaker, coach, and author of Let's Go Win, JM Ryerson.  In our conversation we discuss the mindset necessary for success and fulfillment, why change can be...

The political polarization that exists in our country and our world is deeply concerning to me and so many others.  As I travel around to different parts of the United States and the globe, one specific topic where we actually seem to have real common ground is our collective concern about the division, and the forces within society, media, social media, politics, and more that seem to exacerbate...

On this episode I had the honor and privilege of talking to my friend, Tyler Merritt, about his brand new book, This Changes Everything: A Surprisingly Funny Story about Race, Cancer, Faith, and Other Things We Don't Talk About.  Tyler's wisdom, wit, depth, and insight are inspiring and important.  In our conversation, we discuss the power of vulnerability, how proximity breeds empathy, why facing...

At this time of year, we're often thinking about what we want to create, accomplish, and experience over the next twelve months.  However, setting and achieving our goals can be tricky and we often think about it differently at work than we do in our personal lives.  On this episode, I talk about some of the things that make it challenging to set goals in an effective way, how we can learn somethi...

Being challenged is an essential aspect of our growth and our ability to create success.  However, not only does it take courage, it can be hard to be challenged.  It's also important for us to make sure we're getting the type of feedback we truly need and that it's being given to us in an empowering and healthy way.  On this episode, I talk about some of what makes this tricky.  I then share spec...

The game of life is played on the court.  However, it is much easier, safer, and more comfortable to sit in the stands, comment on what's happening on the court, and not put ourselves at risk. On this episode, I talk about some of the understandable reasons we hold ourselves back.  I then share some specific things we can do to courageously put ourselves out there…which is where real growth and su...

The creation of just about anything, big or small, starts with desire.  However, for a number of reasons, it can be challenging for us to focus on what we truly want with freedom and power.  On this episode, I discuss some of the key blocks that many of us have when it comes to desire.  I then share some specific things we can do to focus on what we truly want, without attachment or demand, thus m...

As the saying goes, the only real constant is change.  Embracing uncertainty is essential for us in all aspects of life and business, especially these days.  On this episode, I talk about the nature of impermanence and some of the challenges associated with it.  I then share three specific things we can do to navigate worry and change effectively.     Resources: We're All in This Together (book),...

There is a lot of uncertainty in our country and our world right now.  Big changes can be scary and unsettling.  On this episode, I talk about some of the challenges and opportunities of uncertainty.  While we often can't control the specifics of what comes next, we can take care of ourselves, connect with others authentically, and take conscious and productive action.   Resources: We're All in Th...