92,000 Hours

This week we are joined by Nicole Palmer to talk about community.  Nicole discusses community in and outside the classroom. Nicole has worked diligently to ensure that every student at her school feels welcome. From incorporating social emotional learning tools such as wellness centers and "grump-meters", to hanging Pride and Black Lives Matter flags, her goal is to recognize, accept, and celebrat...

This week on 92,000 Hours, the tables are turned, as our host becomes our guest and a former guest becomes our host. In this special episode, our host, Annalisa Holcombe, is interviewed about her thoughts on vulnerability. We would like to extend a special thank you to Shamby Polychronis for hosting this episode and another special thanks to our listeners and connecters for submitting questions fo...

Today, we are joined by Jeff Girton to talk about values.  We discuss how we live our values in our work and in society. Jeff speaks about his dissertation, which focuses on 'power distance'. How do we value power in our society? And how is that value internalized? What happens when our greater societal values conflict with our personal values? These are all questions we address in this episode of...

This week we are joined by Tofi Ta'afua to talk about belonging.  Tofi discusses belonging at the workplace, particularly in her experience working in corporate America, although we believe her take-aways apply to any field. She answers questions like: How does diversity tie into belonging? What's the difference between belonging and inclusion? How can leaders ensure their staff feel like they can...

Today, we are joined by Troy Hooton to talk about humor. We discuss humor at work and in society. Troy provides insight on how we can use humor to become better leaders. We learn that some of the lessons of being a comedian, like preparing ahead of time, revising your strategy, and speaking concisely, are applicable everywhere - from the stage to the boardroom.  Troy Hooton is the CFO of Olympia S...

Welcome to Season 3 of the 92,000 Hours Podcast! To kick off the season, we speak to Lee Payne about priorities.  What are priorities really? And how do our values inform them? We discuss priorities in our home, work, and society. Lee answers questions like: How do we put our priorities into practice? Who can we trust to hold us accountable when we don't practice them? And how do we gracefully say...

Season 3 of 92,000 Hours premieres October 12th, 2021. Join us.  Hosted by: Annalisa Holcombe.  connectioncollaborative.com

Welcome to another special episode of 92,000 Hours! Today we are joined by none other than our host of the podcast, Annalisa Holcombe. Annalisa goes solo in this episode and shares the lessons she has learned making the past two seasons of 92,000 Hours. She ties together all of our past episodes into four main lessons: We can do hard things. Things change but the most important things will always...

Welcome to another special episode of 92,000 Hours! We are joined by several of our past interviewees from both Season 1 & 2. While we thought this would be a discussion about lessons learned, it turned into a real master class on self awareness. In this conversation, past 92,000 Hours guests discuss what they learned from being on a podcast, if they would change anything they said, what they took...

This week we speak to Laurel Smylie about courage.  Laurel speaks about courage in the workplace and society, how to find your leadership style, and the importance of choosing to engage in difficult conversations.  Laurel Smylie is an executive coach and an organizational culture expert. She is the Managing Partner of Four Letter Consulting and is based out of Los Angeles. She is a certified Dare...

This week we speak to Alana Dunagan about Communication.    Alana speaks about communication in the workplace and in our relationships. She touches upon the importance of listening and using storytelling to connect with others.    Alana is the Director of Higher Education and Workforce Policy at Western Governors University. Prior to that, she worked as a Senior Researcher at the Clayton Christens...

This week we speak to Brody Leven about authenticity.  Brody has created a career out of his passions: skiing, hiking, fitness, and storytelling. He tells us how he got to where he is, the difficulties of having a career without professional and personal division, and how to stay unapologetically true to yourself and your interests in everything you do.  Brody is a professional adventure skier and...

Today, Annalisa speaks with the Mayor of South Salt Lake, Cherie Wood, about integrity.  Mayor Wood speaks about integrity in her role as the first woman Mayor of the City of South Salt Lake, as a mother, and in all work.  Mayor Cherie Wood is a lifelong resident of South Salt Lake, and is currently serving her third term as the city’s Mayor. She worked within the city offices for 16 years prior t...

Today, Annalisa speaks with Dr. Omid Fotuhi about belonging.  Omid speaks about belonging as a fundamental need. He talks about belonging in the workplace and belonging for young adults in college.   Omid is a Research Psychologist who has dedicated his life to exploring and researching the processes and scientific mechanisms underlying human motivation and performance. He earned his PhD in Psycho...

Today, Annalisa speaks with Liz Tinkham about transitions.  Liz speaks about the most important transitions in her lifetime and how people aren't truly afraid of change, they are afraid of uncertainty. She discusses the importance of finding happiness and setting boundaries in work and how to find meaning and purpose in your "third act" - retirement.  Liz Tinkham spent over 30 years as a leader at...

This week we speak to Anne Marie Vivienne about wisdom.  She defines wisdom as intuition and instinct. It's doing what works until it doesn't. Anne Marie speaks about the power of listening, learning others' "songs", the beauty of ordinary rituals and domestic tasks, and living life in flow with the seasons.  Anne Marie Vivenne is a writer, poet, and philosopher. Her research and writing focus on...

This week we are speaking with Dr. John Littlewolf about compassion.  Annalisa and John discuss compassion at work and in our communities. John is a law enforcement officer focused in Native and First Nation communities. We discuss how compassion is needed in law enforcement, collective trauma, and how recent conversations of defunding the police and police brutality tie into this.  John grew up o...

This week we speak to Engels Tejeda about empathy.  Engels talks about empathy in the workplace, as an attorney, and within Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices. Engels Tejeda is a trial lawyer focusing on consumer claims defense, cybersecurity and privacy litigation. He is also a thoughtful and compassionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, a naturalized US citizen, and serves on sever...

To kick off our second season, Annalisa is joined by Dr. Shamby Polychronis.  This episode discusses resilience. During a time of such isolation, we don't think there's a more timely topic. Through Shamby's openness and vulnerability, we learn how she has persevered during the most difficult times of her life. We talk about everything from resilience at work to raising resilient children. Shamby i...

Join us for our last episode of 2020 - a special episode on gratitude. 2020 has been a difficult year for all of us. In this episode, Annalisa speaks with a group of faithful listeners and connectors. We discuss what we are grateful for this year and how to develop a gratitude practice that helps us navigate both personal and professional relationships.  In accordance with the theme of this episod...

In our season 1 finale, Annalisa and Collin discuss companionate love, based on warmth, affection, and connection, and how it impacts work outcomes. We talk about loving what we do and who we work with, practicing compassion in the office, and prioritizing emotional culture at work.  Collin Bunker is the Director of Solutions Architecture at Presidio, a nationwide enterprise IT integrator. Simply...

Annalisa and Mike Bills discuss failure and growth. Mike is brave enough to speak candidly to us about his own failures, both personally and professionally, and what they have taught him. Dr. Mike Bills is the Chief Client Officer at AtlasRTX and holds a PhD in Leadership and Change from Antioch University. He is a leading expert in using technology and data science to improve student learning out...

Dr. Gary Daynes discusses how trust operates in our professional lives, personal lives, and communities. He offers advice on how to build trust and discusses why trust is a crucial component in making sure our 92,000 hours are spent well, rather than simply spent.  Dr. Gary Daynes is the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Barton College. He holds a PhD in American History with a foc...

Silvia Castro Bennett discusses priorities - how to stick to them, and how to give up perfection along the way.  Silvia is the Executive Director of Suazo Business Center, a nonprofit business resource for Latino/Hispanic communities. Silvia holds a MBA in international business from the University of Utah. She also serves on the Utah Governor’s COVID-19 Economic Taskforce and Multicultural Taskfo...

This election day, Jim Carter shares with us the importance of vulnerability, how we should practice it at work and at home, and how our political landscape needs more of it.  Jim is a lawyer, certified environmental planner, and public administrator. He currently serves on the Holladay City Planning Commission and has served as the Chair of the Board of the Henry’s Fork Foundation. He has also be...