Leading with Genuine Care

I'm thrilled to have Gino Wickman, the author of the best-selling book Traction and creator of the EOS system, back on the podcast—this time as my next guest on the donothing Wisdom Series. Gino recently released his newest book, Entrepreneurial Leap, which explores what it really takes to become a successful entrepreneur. Truthfully, Gino believes it's not the right career for everyone. Even if i...

I'm thrilled to have Gino Wickman, the author of the best-selling book Traction and creator of the EOS system, back on the podcast—this time as my next guest on the donothing Wisdom Series. Gino recently released his newest book, Entrepreneurial Leap, which explores what it really takes to become a successful entrepreneur. Truthfully, Gino believes it's not the right career for everyone. Even if i...

Happiness. What does it really mean?   On this week's do nothing podcast, I'm excited to talk about this lifelong journey for true happiness with Lisa Cypers Kamen , an internationally recognized applied positive psychology coach, who has devoted her life to answering these questions for herself and for others.    As an author, speaker, documentary filmmaker and host of the Harvesting Happiness po...

Creating a positively contagious life isn't only about inviting new habits in—it's also about keeping negative energies out.  In this clip, Anese Cavanaugh talks about her favorite tips, tricks, and methods on launching an intentionally positive life designed for the long-haul. Also, learn why food and sleep are so integral to our success, how small changes can quickly influence huge ones, and so...

Self-care is one of the most critical leadership skills that we can give ourselves. Listen as Anese Cavanaugh discusses why self-care isn't selfish, and how it positively influences ourselves as well those around us.  Anese also digs into why should we open up our minds to what self-care really means—and it's not all about spa days and massages (although those are great, too!)   Connect With Anese...

What is it that you really "want" out of your career, and your life as a whole? Anese Cavanaugh discovered that for many leaders, their answers were surprisingly vague. However, once they do start identifying and dialing in those wants, everything else finally starts coming together. Connect With Anese Cavanaugh Website: www.anesecavanaugh.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/IEPMethod Twitter: twitter....

Ready to dive in, do the work and create the life you really want? From taking ownership of your decisions to setting intentions about your future goals, find out which five steps Anese Cavanaugh says will lead to your own success.   Connect With Anese Cavanaugh Website: www.anesecavanaugh.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/IEPMethod Twitter: twitter.com/iepmethod YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/aneseca...

Stop waiting around for someone else's magic wand to make your dream future appear. In actuality, you're the only one with the power to make it happen. Hear why Anese Cavanaugh says we need to take the initiative in making our own success happen. And yes—it takes some real work.  Connect With Anese Cavanaugh Website: www.anesecavanaugh.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/IEPMethod Twitter: twitter.com/...

From losing precious, irretrievable time with those we love to experiencing drastically lower productivity in the workplace, there's a very real cost to negative mindsets. On the other end of the spectrum—what kind of savings can we expect by instead putting out positively contagious energy? Listen in as Anese Cavanaugh discusses these tangible and emotional costs, savings, and more.   Connect Wit...

Fantastic leadership isn't learned overnight. In fact, if you're devoted to being an incredible, positive and influential leader, you know it's a lifelong journey.  So, why not take a few minutes to soak up invaluable leadership knowledge from  Executive Advisor, author of books including Contagious Culture and Contagious You, and creator of the Intentional Energetic Presence (IEP) Method, Anese C...

Ready to ignite a smarter, focused and collaborative strategic company culture? Then don't miss this episode of the do nothing Podcast with Beth Branning.   Beth has helped leaders and their teams—including organizations like the San Diego Zoo Global, the Alliance for Sustainable Wildlife, the Association for Strategic Planning, and the Ocean Institute—better understand their vision and achieve th...

I'm humbled and honored to welcome Thupten Jinpa to the do nothing podcast. Born to displaced Tibetan refugees, Jinpa was raised in India. At just 11, he decided to become a monk and join a monastery. While there, he was connected with His Holiness (H.H.) the Dalai Lama as a new translator. Jinpa has been the Dalai Lama's principal translator since 1985.   After over a decade in the Tibetan monast...

Sleeping well is really hard! If you've battled with turning off at night, you're far from alone. In this Nugget of Wisdom, Patricia and Rob talk about their own sleep struggles, discuss what often causes chronic insomnia, and uncover how mindfully reframing sleeplessness can make a massive difference in your life.   Patricia also dives into the fascinating medical and scientific research she lear...

How truly present are you for yourself and for those around you? Even for regular mindful practitioners, the art of presence is an ongoing life challenge. However, especially as leaders, it's an important one to master.    In this Nugget of Wisdom, Patricia Karpas explains why showing up—and the self-awareness to practice doing so—is such an essential skill to carry into the workplace and into eve...

Ready to kickstart a more mindful life? Then don't miss these Nuggets of Wisdom from Meditation Studio co-founder, Patricia Karpas. These practices aren't always easy, but they're often the first steps towards a more present, clarity-filled future.    Together, Patricia and Rob discuss why taking things less personally, letting go of judgment and practicing more kindness and forgiveness towards ou...

I'm excited to share my conversation with the next guest to join me as part of the do nothing podcast Wisdom Series, Patricia Karpas. Patricia is the co-founder of the 5-Star rated Meditation Studio app, which is now part of the Muse meditation family. She's also the host of the popular mindfulness podcast, Untangle .    In this episode, I dig into her vast wealth of mindfulness knowledge includin...

Meditation doesn't just feel great for the soul. Science is proving that it's excellent for the brain and body as well. In this Nugget of Wisdom, Anese discusses what science is saying about the advantages of mindfulness and meditation—plus her simple advice on starting a practice of your own.    Don't miss Anese's other Nuggets of Wisdom here: Showing Up When Times Are Challenging: https://youtu....

In this Nugget of Wisdom, Anese talks about her work with psychotherapists and neuroscientists to understand the science behind her favorite leadership tools. Learn how integrating presence, positivity, self-care, and more can actually rewire the brain, allowing you to become an even stronger leader.   Don't miss Anese's other Nuggets of Wisdom here: Showing Up When Times Are Challenging: https://...

We all know we're supposed to be kind to others, but how kind are we to ourselves? In this short Nugget of Wisdom from Anese Cavanaugh, learn how a few small tweaks to our self-talk can start making you a little bit nicer to, well, you.   Don't miss Anese's other Nuggets of Wisdom here: Showing Up When Times Are Challenging: https://youtu.be/SPkjJTAq5uI The Seven Ps of Burnout: https://youtu.be/z3...

Anese believes that ignoring these seven qualities can easily lead to burnout. So, what are these qualities? And how can you best integrate them into your life? Find out in this short Nugget of Wisdom from Anese Cavanaugh.   Don't miss Anese's other Nuggets of Wisdom here: Showing Up When Times Are Challenging: https://youtu.be/SPkjJTAq5uI The Art of Kind Self-Talk: https://youtu.be/eOEqpWKr9-A Th...

Do you feel stressed, overworked, or even on the brink of burnout? Busyness might be part of your reality, but Anese says those feelings don't have to be. Listen to her fantastic advice on staying present, healthy, and in control—no matter how hectic life gets.   Don't miss Anese's other Nuggets of Wisdom here: The Seven Ps of Burnout: https://youtu.be/z3XxdaC2Q-U The Art of Kind Self-Talk: https:...

In the first episode of the do nothing podcast Wisdom Series, I'm excited to share my chat with Anese Cavanaugh.    Anese is an award-winning, internationally renowned leadership advisor and thinking partner who's worked with some of the world's most innovative organizations including IDEO, Nike, GM Financial, Zingerman's and Kaiser Permanente, just to name a few.   Listen in as Anese talks about...

Bo Burlingham isn't just a best-selling, visionary business writer of books like Small Giants and Finish Big . He's also been an avid meditator for nearly 40 years.   In this short clip pulled from my interview with Bo, we talk about how he discovered meditation, why he encourages anyone to try the practice and what his experience was like at the donothing Leadership Retreat.   If you want to hear...

For Laura Dopp and Andrew Tracy, building a full, successful and creative life was no accident. In fact, they literally drew out a roadmap illustrating their perfect future. Years later, most of it has already come to fruition.  Today, Laura and Andrew are the co-founders of One Thousand Birds , a sound and creative tech studio based in New York City and Los Angeles. Together, they combine their l...

This episode of the do nothing podcast truly has it all! Listen in as I chat with Charles Coristine, the President and CEO of LesserEvil Snacks , about how he turned around his once-struggling business, what he does to foster a positive, fun company culture, why meditation has become so integral to his life, and much more.  However, before taking over LesserEvil—which makes popcorn, puffs and othe...