Backstage w/ Matt Stone

There are many things that contribute to exhaustion, dwindling presence, and burnout. One of them is doing too many things at once.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

There's a rhythm to constant progress that includes intense execution, pausing to develop insight, and unplugging to restore energy. It's important to find your rhythm and best ways to do all three. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

Gratitude helps us accept that which we cannot control, and much much more. (see https://gratefulpeoples.com ) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

Kobe Bryant set multiple records and won championships. But do you know how many shots he took and missed? Lessons from the legacy of an NBA superstar. (Article link: https://kareem.substack.com/p/why-we-love-kobe-bryant-he-took-the?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email ) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattst...

A bit of this and that, plus an observation about the small ways we can either tear ourselves down or uplift our "selves" as we accelerate toward our potential. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

A conversation with Chris Holter, who recently made a big leap after a 30 year career as an executive with Marriott International to that of Executive Coach for conscious leaders. Chris covers a wide range of topics including her big leap journey to her current role, how to become a conscious and future ready leader, and how playing to your team members’ individual strengths improves performance…a...

A disastrous diner experience provided a great opportunity for insight on leadership and collaboration over the weekend.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

A learning shared from this week's creative exercises about going back to an old school method of using index cards to help follow up with, and deepen, new connections.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

Matt shares a personal story that reminded him about the cost of making assumptions.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

In the latest example of a long tradition of trying to label each other, a company has created their own personality profiling tool that reduces employees to one of four colors. In a world of dehumanizing experiences, these well-worn workplaces tactics intended to "connect" are all too often a de-motivator.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

When we struggle for perspective, sometimes the way to keep something is to let go of it.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

The process of losing and gaining perspective is a rhythm that most everyone can relate to. Sometimes we need to look back to gain perspective on where we are on our journey.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

One way to measure our "productivity" is to see what percentage of our time is spent in connection with real people, helping them solve real problems.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

Any kind of creative journey includes many moments of uncertainty and a sense of disconnection from purpose--a loss of perspective. There is a simple way to create an anchor to your self and your purpose that can help you weather the volatility and storms when they come.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit matts...

Having a go-to service area that reminds you of who you are and the value you bring is critical to surviving the entrepreneurial journey.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

How do you know you've got a particular mindset? Look at your behaviors. (source cited: https://hbr.org/2016/01/what-having-a-growth-mindset-actually-means?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_source=facebook&tpcc=orgsocial_edit&fbclid=IwAR1urFHM-E2RpCtDHgQ7b3PvSSOSyRFXT6GmNSLpL8RjXK8dUL789paWMyk ) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access t...

A study shows that of 25,000 people who decided on a life change based on a coin flip, those who landed on change ended up much happier. (article reference: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/22/people-who-choose-change-more-satisfied-with-decision-study.html ) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

Repetition may be the mother of skill, but mere repetition of behavior is not enough to learn and grow at speed.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

Extending some grace to others almost always benefits the giver just as much.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

Battling coronavirus has provided an important reminder about how quickly we can settle into a new normal, complete with limiting beliefs.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

The quality and alignment of our communities is important to our ability to succeed and thrive.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

New research points to relationships as key to upward mobility, a useful lesson for anyone one a reinvention or big leap journey. (article reference: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/01/briefing/economic-ladder-rich-poor-americans.html?smid=url-share ) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

An encore presentation of my conversation with Shannon Hernandez about her incredible journey from public school teacher in Brooklyn to successful entrepreneur.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

In an era of pandemic-fueled isolation and remote work, the phone can sometimes be the best tool for connection and trust building.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.substack.com

Turns out that it takes a bit longer than 21 days to form a habit, despite the myth that has been broadly accepted. But it also doesn't take forever. (Source mentioned during episode: https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/bsh/2012/06/29/busting-the-21-days-habit-formation-myth/ ) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattstone.s...