Care More Podcast

Talent is everywhere. Opportunity isn't. In the first full episode of Care More's next chapter, host Kristan Bush , CEO & Co-founder at Performance Paradigm , sits down with Jayney Howson , Chief Learning Officer at ServiceNow . Two learning leaders trading honest notes on what it actually takes to empower people to be human at work while everything around them changes. Kristan opens w...

After 18 months of silence, Care More returns—changed. In this short opening, Performance Paradigm co-founder and CEO Kristan Bush speaks honestly about where she's been: the loss of her partner and co-founder, Reggie Butler, and the long, quiet work of grieving, and then, slowly, living again. A wise friend once told her that sometimes you have to live your way to the answer. The answer she f...

Grief doesn’t come with a rulebook—but what if embracing the messiness of loss could unlock something powerful? In this raw and revealing episode, Reggie Butler sits down with Kelly Cervantes , author of Normal Broken , to challenge everything we think we know about grief. From personal heartbreak to professional setbacks, this conversation goes beyond clichés and into the real, unfiltered truths...

This episode of Care More Podcast features host Reggie Butler in conversation with Minda Harts , thought leader and author of four books, including The Memo , Right Within , You Are More Than Magic , and Talk to Me Nice . Minda shares how she found her voice through storytelling after her mental health deteriorated in corporate America. Through blogging, she found that her experiences resonated wi...

Ready to unlock your true potential and transform your mindset? In this episode, "Unlocking Motivation," Reggie dives deep into understanding and harnessing your motivators while identifying and overcoming your demotivators. If you’re tired of just surviving and ready to thrive, this episode is your guide to intentional living and forward momentum. #Motivation #GrowthMindset #SelfImprove...

In a world filled with complexities and challenges, finding meaning can often feel daunting. But what if the key to unlocking a life of purpose lies within a simple yet profound blueprint? Join Reggie as he explores the intricate interplay of four psychological constructs - growth, grit, gratitude, and grace - and how when weaved together form the '4G Blueprint,' a powerful framework that...

Your story MATTERS. How you shape your story MATTERS. Who you tell your story to MATTERS. Listen in to this episode of the Care More Podcast as Reggie unlocks the power of stories by helping you understand when, where, how and why we should let our stories be known.

Leading up is a skill that all employees at any level should practice. It’s the ability to influence decisions made by those at higher levels in the organization, especially your direct supervisor. No matter what role you hold at a company, you can drive changes because of your unique lens and lived experiences. In this episode, we share what leaders and their teams need to do to foster a culture...

Listen in as Reggie has an open R.I.C.H. Dialogue™ with special guest, Jason Rosario, as they discuss the importance of human belonging, individual acceptance, and ways that we all can be a better human.

Following through is a behavior that everyone needs to adopt today to be in service of others and make progress. Following through creates a culture of intentionality and gives power and action to your words. Listen in as Reggie shares a framework that will move you from being a “follow up” human to a “follow through” human and put power behind your words in your professional and personal life. 

Being able to have a conversation about Race, Identity, Culture, and Heritage is crucial to living a successful life amongst your peers, co-workers, relationship, and family. In this episode of the Care More Podcast, Reggie talks with special guest, Angela Howard, about the importance of living fully yourself as you navigate through life. 

Your mindset directly correlates with personal growth. A growth mindset can fundamentally change our lives and improve our overall well-being. In this episode, Reggie shares how to tap into a mindset fueled by growth, grit, gratitude, and grace to navigate through life's challenges. This framework can be used to train your brain to think and act in ways that push you forward. Don't let your mindse...

Life can be complicated, and some people are struggling. As you navigate your own life, focus on being helpful to humans around you and what they need right now. Be thoughtful and intentional about shifting your mindset to activate a behavior that supports people in the present moment. Spend time with Reggie and gain clarity on how to be helpful, move from now to next, and be human now.

We all have the power to bridge the gap in the human divide, drive human connection and build belonging. In this episode, Reggie shares how we all can create environments of inclusion for the humans we are most proximate to daily. Belonging is shared responsibility, and it's time for everyone to get to work and do one of our most important jobs - build stronger human connections.

What does allyship really mean? What actions can you as an individual to be an ally for someone else? In this episode of Care More Podcast, Reggie connects with a guest who shares her lived experiences, what allyship means to her, and the importance of showing vulnerability when we want others to advocate and be an ally for us.

To improve the human condition we must possess some level of comfort, capacity, and cultural competence. In this episode, Reggie talks about how cultural competence is a necessary skill, especially when working across geographies and with humans whose lived experiences span intersectional dimensions of cultural, ethnic, and racial difference. Listeners will get some baseline knowledge and be empow...

It’s been a long pandemic season. Positivity has atrophied and negativity is sometimes the only constant. "Things don’t have to be negative…you own that, Reggie shares in this latest episode. Choose positive confidence, this mindset accepts flawed perfection. Start creating habits to access the good in you and tap into your genius zone. Don’t let negative situations suffocate the beautiful human t...

Sometimes the fear of what 'might happen' causes many of us to get stuck in a state of paralysis with no traction. In Progress is a Choice , Reggie shares the process of adopting a new mindset and changing behaviors to gain forward momentum. Listen to the full podcast now. 

Life will always gift us with complex conditions when we are least prepared. Everything seems urgent and important 24/7 and finding a way to detangle the clutter requires intentionality and focus. That’s not possible without stopping. Join Reggie as he talks about the importance of activating your pause. Explore techniques to gain clarity, reprioritize your energy and focus on what matters most. Y...

For a lot of us, things are just too much right now. Too much to handle, too much to overcome. When both mental and emotional strain join forces, we quickly display survival behaviors. These behaviors can negatively impact relationships in every aspect of our lives; personal, professional and social. Spend time with Reggie identifying how too much may show up and how you can help both yourself and...

Everyone wants to be helpful but struggles with "how." We need to make progress, not excuses and it begins with you. Listen as Reggie discusses how to act with intention right now. Not tomorrow.

Hitting a breaking point is real, and these inescapable moments can seem to last an eternity. But there is something you can do. In Breaking Point Part 2, Reggie explores how to activate a five step process to create a better next.

Many of us are at a breaking point. We’ve been in learning mode, execution mode, empathy mode, crisis mode, home mode, work mode, parent mode - all at the same time. Everyday. This is where self management and emotional intelligence has to be a little more intentional. In this episode, Reggie discusses reframing a breaking point into a breakthrough moment.

We are learning so much about ourselves, our environments and the humans around us. Sometimes, when trying your best just doesn’t seem to be enough, it can be hard to show gratitude. In this episode, Reggie discusses how and why we need to not just tap into gratitude but to amplify it.

You're unique. I'm unique. Each individual human is unique in their  own way, and we have to be okay with that. What you do with that uniqueness is only up to you. Are you allowing people to hurt you? Criticize you? Keep you from being motivated? Listen in as Reggie shares a story that's sure to leave you feeling inspired to be different .