Easy Does It - A Morris-Jenkins podcast

Afraid of failure? Yeah, most of us are. Join us as we chat with our very own CIO, John Knight, about a different take on failure. What does it mean to fail fast? How do we USE our fails? And what stands in the way? Listen in to learn more about John (he's a funny and fascinating dude) and the freedom we can find through failure. How to get more from the Fail fast approach by understanding the...

Conventional wisdom tells us that the only way to career fulfillment is climbing the ladder, one rung leading to another. What if there was another option? What if we figured out what we're really good at and what motivates us, and we found a role that allowed us to do that, every day? Just because you're good at the first "rung" of the ladder, doesn't mean you'll be good...

In today's episode, we talk about the quiet power of...listening. While it doesn't sound earth shattering, what we realized is that listening underpins all aspects of communication. Being a good listener does not come naturally to most of us, we have to work on it. Tune in to find out what you can do to work on your listening skills and why it's so important. Show Notes: Conversational...

In this second episode about Multipliers, we dive into 3 more characteristics of a Multiplier: The Challenger, The Debate Maker, and The Investor. Are you asking the big questions? Are you engaging people in good debates that lead to sound decision-making? Are you investing in others and giving them ownership of the results? We also touch on being an "Accidental Diminisher" and believe i...

Life is full of constant predictable patterns of change, the tides, drought and flood, the seasons. And even when we know these changes are coming, we aren't always willing to do what it takes in each "season" to grow, reflect, and accept the challenge. In this episode, our COO, Adrienne Huy, talks about the "seasons" she's been through and the ones she's in now. Tu...

Can people "play" their biggest around you? In other words, do you bring out the best in the people you manage, your teammates, your children? If so, you might be a multiplier. Multipliers are people that make others feel smart and capable and they get the most out of the people around them. In this first part of a series of episodes on multipliers, we discuss what a multiplier is, what...

Would you like to add $1,300 (or more) to your salary? For every point you increase your EQ, that's what you can do! That's the cool thing about Emotional Intelligence; it's not set in stone. You can work on it and it will benefit you in LOTS of areas in your life. Tune in to this episode to learn more about EQ and how you can start working on increasing those points! Show Notes: Emoti...

Everyone experiences stress! The key is not letting it run in the "background" all the time...it's not good for you...like, at all. Stress is linked with the 6 leading causes of death in the US. That fact alone should prompt you to reassess your tools and resources for managing stress. In this episode, we hope you'll learn why we get stressed (hint: it's just your body doing...

So, you might be thinking...ok, ok, positive thinking, I get it! But for real, who doesn't want to feel better, have less stress, and LIVE LONGER! Positive thinking can help with all of those things. On this week's episode, where to start, what to do, and how changing the way you look at things can make a huge difference in your life! Show Notes: Positive Thinking: Definition, Benefits, an...

Jim Rohn said, "It is not what happens that determines the major part of your future. What happens, happens to us all. It is what you do about what happens that counts." What do you do when life serves up a challenge? What's your mindset? Who do you lean on for support? Tune in to this week's episode as we get to know Shalan Fry and learn more about how she has overcome the obsta...

We all have 'em even if we don't notice them or don't want to acknowledge them. Self-limiting core beliefs are deeply held ideas we have about ourselves that can hinder our personal growth. Things like "I'm not good enough," or "I'm weak or inadequate." You might not hear those exact words in your head, but your actions or behaviors convey them. Tune in to f...

The title of this episode was supposed to be "The Kind Person You're Becoming" but by the end, we basically just beg you to DO something! And when we say something, we mean anything that's going to move you closer to the person you want to become. Let's make 2025 about figuring out who we want to become so that we can get all that we want! Once we figure out who we want to become, what we need to...

Interested in learning more about our president, Brandon Anderson? This episode is for you! We talk about Brandon's childhood (that's where the pranks started!), his start here at Morris-Jenkins, and how he worked on himself to go from an in-debt installer to our next president. Learn more about his vision for the company and what he wishes we'd each do every day (hint: it's in the title of the ep...

Have you ever heard the "turtle on the fencepost" saying? How did the turtle get there? Not by his or herself! Someone put them there. All of us have people who have helped us get where we are today, have you reflected on who that is? Are you now the person that is helping others get where they want to go? Tune in to listen to our own Mark Cagle talk about who has helped him and how he hopes to he...

Most people don't love change. Why is that? What can we do about it? Check out this week's episode for more info on change and how to embrace it!   Show Notes: FFTs - Brené Brown Bringing Out the Best in People Understanding the Circles of Influence, Concern, and Control 9 ways to navigate change mindfully — Calm Blog

For something that’s such a big part of our lives, we don’t give it nearly the focus and attention it deserves! Whether it’s at work or at home, we could all stand to work on how to listen and speak to others. Tune in today for some practical ways to up your communication game.  Show Notes: The Love Prescription by John and Julie Gottman Communicate with Confidence: The Blueprint for Mastering Eve...

Are you ready to meet one of the coolest cats at Morris Jenkins? We've got our very own TJ Mickel on this week's podcast. He might be a plumber by day but by night he's a creator, entrepreneur, thinker, and mad scientist. Listen in to learn more about how TJ is working on leading a more intentional life that is focused on his goals and getting his message out into the world.

When we think of armor, we often imagine the big clunky metal stuff that jousters wear. Guess what...you wear it too! We all mentally "armor up" when we are trying to avoid feeling vulnerable. We hope that it will protect us from blame, shame, or hurt and it can. But it also keeps us from creating genuine connections and relationships with people because we're never allowing ourselve...

Do you find yourself wondering why it's hard to trust people?  Or maybe, what does it even mean to trust something or someone?  In this episode, we explore how trust plays a pivotal role in our relationships and personal growth. We'll share insights on how to build trust, both in yourself and with others, and discuss strategies for overcoming doubts and fostering a more secure and connecte...

Have you ever thought about your approach to life? What would you say if someone asked you that question? Your day-to-day outlook really does impact you and those around you in so many ways! Jim Rohn says, "Either you run the day or the day runs you." How are you approaching each and every day? Show notes: Why Is the Way You Approach Your Day So Important? | Psychology Today Your Outlook...

Do you have '"destination disease?" Always focused on where you're going instead of where you're at? Do you play the when/then game? "When I get this promotion, then I'll be successful." In this episode, we talk about the journey and making the most of now. Tune in for some ideas on how to be more present and enjoy this ride we call life! Show notes: https://jen...

Confidence impacts far more facets of living a happy life than one may think. It's important to intentionally work on your confidence because it is a skill that can be practiced and built. In this week's episode, we talk about what confidence is, how it's different from being arrogant, and how you can work on it to build a happier more fulfilling life! Show notes: Confidence | Psycholo...

All humans need to feel connected to others. No matter how much you "don't like people," you are still built to desire connection. In this week's episode, we talk to Ethan Edberg about the importance of building relationships and how to do that. Tune in to get some tips on how to work on your relationships and why they're so important to your life. Show notes: 7 Building Bloc...

Feeling like you can't get going? Hopefully, this podcast can help! We share some thoughts on motivation and some strategies for how to get moving when your motivation isn't as high. Don't wait around y'all...the sign you're looking for may or may not come, do what you NEED to do to live your best life! Show Notes: David Goggins Motivation Video The Science of Motivation What i...

 Are you a chronic complainer? Could you complete a 21-day complaint-free challenge? In this episode we talk about why people complain, the effects of complaining, and how to minimize it. Don't worry...we won't try to persuade you to NEVER complain, that would be really difficult, but we do encourage you to recognize when it's dominating most of your conversations. Excessive complainin...