Backstage w/ Matt Stone

It's one thing to resolve in your head to make a change, but we don't know that we've actually made a decision until the behaviors follow.  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

I found some old materials from a global executive training program I used to facilitate that reminded me of the power of personal storytelling as a way to connect and collaborate better.  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

Walking into a gym packed to the rafters can be demotivating, but it can also be an opportunity to develop other types of muscles that are useful in all areas of life.  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

When I first started podcasting a couple of years ago, I was paralyzed by all of the equipment options. Then I stumbled on a successful podcaster online and sent a cold message asking for advice. To my surprise, he responded! And I got out of paralysis.  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

According to a recent study, the two top predictors of living a long life have to do with our interpersonal relationships. (source: https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_pinker_the_secret_to_living_longer_mahttps://youtu.be/ptIecdCZ3dg ) 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

Sometimes solutions come from unexpected sources. When pondering a conundrum, it is often the best strategy to put a call out to the brain and then do other things. Then the answer will come, sometimes at very unexpected times.  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

Building an enterprise from the ground up is a long, and both tortuous and torturous journey. Deep and genuine friendship with people who have walked in your shoes is perhaps the most valuable asset to getting through the difficulties and being able to truly celebrate your successes.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...

A high energy and story-filled conversation with Denver-based consultant and coach Alecia Huck on common leadership challenges when a small business grows beyond its comfort zone. As Alecia puts it, "bigger is different." Her experience helping leaders successfully navigate growth brings with it a lot of great lessons for life and business. We also cover Alecia's path to founding her company, Mave...

Thinking about ourselves can be dangerous to our health and should be done skillfully, intentionally, and in moderation.  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 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...