Crooked Butterfly Podcast

Connor and I exploring out loud trying to tease the subtleties & nuances that differentiate experts and masters. Not the sheer skill aspect, more of the 'soft' skills/ traits as it helps us inform our discussion on Leadership.

We what happens when we reward; whether it's through praise, recognition, opportunity, award, etc.  always results and absent effort? Same thing holds true in reverse. What are the unintended consequences on our audience that is excluded in the reward. It's not as simple as acknowledging everyone for their unique contributions. And, everyone is wired to respond differently to different t...

Talking about how to listen. Truly listen with the intent to engage and understand vs respond. It's a fundamental step to earning trust & respect. "Seek first to understand and not respond." ~Stephen Covey

Spending 90 min grinding aways at some more basics:  Don't Lie, Cheat, or Steal; it's all Stealing, Grey Areas, Who am I circles, and a few more things and tying them into Being a Good Human Being as a core competency to Leadership.

Digging in on "Being A Good Human Being". Specifically, common courtesy, decency, & respect and how it ties into "caring" as a key component of Leadership.

Connor & I picked back up on our writing project. We are going to record our writing development sessions together; essentially the content we are discussing shaping for a leadership book. We figured we would also publish these as a podcast for a few reasons. 1. Help us stay honest and on task , 2. Shape our organization & collect our content, 3. Open it up for people to respond, critique,...

Sharing a few short thoughts about what mentorship is and isn't. Not sure I'm really digging deep enough into it, but wanted to hear out loud the looping that was going on in my head while splitting some wood.

Some thoughts and reflections on this year's annual Event & Fundraiser. Looking to have a few guests to help polish out the perspectives and ideas to fully memorialize the event.

Recognizing all the good that's going on, however small or seemingly insignificant, is pretty much my first step when trying to settle the pressure in my head. Ultimately, this is just a sharing to get to the point that you just keep holding until a shiny beacon of light arrives. And if you live a few moments that don't require having to hold on, look to shine a little light onto someone...

Largely some ramble as I sort through talking about what Optimal Conditions Only is and how it is going to lead into much of the Hard Way Project methodology. I've talked before about a Smarter Hard. Not the obstinate or ignorant 'Tommy Tuff Nutz' sort of hard. On the other end of the spectrum are those that become psychologically stressed (and even put into duress) when conditions...

I hadn't seen Connor but only once since returning from the Talisker and wanted to reconnect; we always share cool conversations together when 1:1. He gets me thinking in a different way sometimes when he asks his questions. So, after some Mexican food and a few beers we decided to take our 'Winning" conversation to the recording table. It's nice to have someone to go back and...

You don't look to go into the Pain Cave. And you don't thrive in the Pain Cave. If you think you do then you have never been in it, you've only waited in line or stood in the antechamber. Too many people pound their chests and use the Pain Cave chatter to make themselves and others think better of themselves; to get special attention and applause. if you've ever actually been i...

Sharing thoughts on how I define 'Winning' and why. Defining our terms so not to arbitrarily or accidentally dilute them so that they can inform our behavior, ultimately to support our intent towards reaching goals; desired results. This is the start at scratching out words for manuscript.

Starting up Season 5 after a limited contribution last year. It's been almost 3 weeks now since finishing up our row across the Atlantic Ocean. What an incredible experience and a pretty cool accomplishment. Sharing a bit of a long (not long enough to be the full) recall of much of the race.

Just a bunch of stuff that I've had on my mind for the last 3 weeks.

I 'm pretty sure we've all heard and/or used the phrase "An empty well can fill another's cup." Or something to that effect.  I never really thought of my well ever really getting that close to dangerously low or empty. And if it was I never thought I would say out loud or to others that I just needed space because I don't have anything right now to give. And the pres...

Had an opportunity to talk to Connor to capture some thoughts on Diesel Days, Big Fish Fundraiser and a few random happenings after he processed the past few weeks with a handful of other participants on his own 'Project Warman Podcast'. I'm a fan of this young man.

The last few weeks/month I've been struggling with a lot of internal dialogue regarding whether I'm Ok: not as OK as I think I am and/or more OK than 'they' want or need  me to be. I dunno. But, I promise, I'm not not OK and fundamentally the things I'm working through are normal and natural; not requiring to be 'solved' or 'fixed'. Just better app...

Finally recording some thoughts regarding a podcast I listened to a few months ago. Naval Ravikant - How to Build Wealth @Jorgenson's Soundbox Boyd Varty - The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life on @ The Tim Ferris Show

I've been thinking a lot about exploring capacity, experiences, and margins. Specifically in regards to these challenges and physical events I find myself endeavoring towards. A sense of adventure that keeps getting greater and greater. Maybe my appetite is nearing full, for now, and I want to enjoy the campaigns I've already uncovered?

First podcast in a while; January. Felt good to find this again and just some ramble about tasks and being busy. Committed to digging in again and not falling into my own trap of moving goalposts.

Just a little conversation how I see things when it comes to thinking we're special.

Not sure what the New Year will bring in regards to episodes, but I guarantee they will be authentic.

A massive ramble as I am working on a couple of things still in my head. Necessity or Genuine Desire as an essential requirement for true change? Then somehow I ended up on Informed vs Influenced which is really bothering me as I navigate social media, ignorance, manipulative news sources... Hopefully I will have some stuff cleaned up over the next few weeks.

Pulling from the IG post yesterday to elaborate a little. Why feign to fit in when it creates a dissonance inside yourself, assumes a lot about what other's intentions & fancy, and over time increases in effort to upkeep? Just be You, for whoever that You is right now, endeavoring to be safe, good & happy and attract naturally those that share like common interests & values.