Let's Pause

In this episode, Jeff hosts Mark as guest and we explore, "If you could go back in time, what would you tell your younger self?" Join us as Mark journey's through his misspent youth in search of landmines to avoid, love to secure, and lost opportunities to get rich quick! Ask yourself what would you do? Is the "butterfly effect" real? Is the past better to leave in the pas...

In this episode we explore leadership development and behavioral integrity with a true subject matter expert, Dr. Kevin Basik. Join us as Kevin guides us through the central components of how leaders lead with integrity - an alignment between their habits of excellence and the type of person they've committed to be. We investigate the role of competence, confidence, and commitment - the trife...

Join us as we celebrate our Let's Pausiversary! It's true...we've been on the podcast journey for one year. In this episode we explore the journey while we celebrate the destination. Learn more about the Let's Pause origin story, our humble beginnings, the continued buffoonery, poor audio engineering, and outstanding guests!  Thanks for listening to Let's Pause! To learn m...

In a highly competitive job market, finding the greatest talent is critical for an organization. Good hires not only translate into bottom line profits, but also in talent retention and team morale. Our guest on this episode is Dr. Michelle Ambrose, an expert in Talent Management and the assessment and selection of specialized personnel. Join us as we explore the critical components in personnel s...

Welcome to another episode of our Island of Misfit Podcast series! On this episode Jeff interviews Mark and they explore Mark's "best day ever" - we dive into what makes for a great day for most people and look past the superficial and tangible - it's not about the money or the things, it's about the people, the places, and the peak moments in our lives that make the diffe...

Fear is a natural state...an initial response to threat and loss. During this episode we explore the value of Fear in our lives and ways to overcome its negative effects.  Our guest is SMSgt George Earhart – a Special Operations combat veteran who shares his personal story of tragedy, challenge, and his journey to rise above both. An inspiring story that will motivate you to see setbacks as opport...

Welcome to the Island of Misfit Podcasts - Episode 2!  In the "Misfit Episode Series" we turn the tables on ourselves - one of our hosts chooses a topic while keeping it a mystery from the other host. In order to keep things interesting, the host possessing the "stealth" topic hits record and then shares it with their co-host LIVE! (who, for the sake of the Podcast acts as inte...

Join the dialogue as Mark and Jeff explore critical conversations about race with renown African American storyteller, Dr. Sonny Kelly.  Author, scholar, performing artist, and consummate conversationalist, Dr. Kelly shares his insights into Sterling's story, the evolution of "The Talk", and the current struggle facing black and brown youth in America. Tune is as we discuss the trou...

Welcome to the Island of Misfit Podcasts - Episode 1!  In the "Misfit Episode Series" we turn the tables on ourselves - one of our hosts chooses a topic while keeping it a mystery from the other host. In order to keep things interesting, the host possessing the "stealth" topic hits record and then shares it with their co-host LIVE! (who, for the sake of the Podcast acts as inte...

Join the dialogue as we explore music and life with Baxter Clement. As a classically-trained guitarist turned Punk Rock plank-holder of The Blondes, Inc., Baxter is a musical genius whose acumen at guitar (and just about every other stringed instrument out there) is incredible. Witty, compelling, authentic, and a delight, tune in to this episode and learn more about his journey as an artist, perfo...

Traditions are woven into the fabric of our lives. They preserve culture, pass along our values to the next generation, and provide us with a framework for meaning....they're also a lot of fun! Join us as we explore the power of traditions in our lives and families. With the holiday season upon us all, whether you are celebrating Christmas or a different faith-based tradition this month, you...

We invite you to "pause" with us as we explore gratitude and its value and impact on our lives. Our guest today is a distinguished author and research scientist, Courtney Ackerman. The author of seven books on positive psychology, Courtney is not only a true subject matter expert on the topic, she lives it! Just 1-3 minutes each day can make a profound difference in all of our lives. Cre...

We welcome you into the conversation with Dr. Brad Johnson, professor of psychology in the Department of Leadership, Ethics, and Law at the U.S. Naval Academy and faculty associate in the Graduate School of Education at Johns Hopkins University. Author of numerous books tackling the subject of mentorship, gender in the workplace, and professional ethics; including Good Guys: How Men Can Become Bet...

Join us as we look back on two of our nation's most impactful moments in time, the Japanese assault on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 and the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. We are blessed in this episode to be joined by Mrs. Pat Auch, a survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack, and Ret. Brigadier General Dana Born, then Commander of the 11th Mission Support Squadron, supporting the...

We are joined today by Doug Herbert, the founder of B.R.A.K.E.S (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe), an innovative and nationally recognized program for teaching teens how to drive.  We'll discuss Doug's triumph, born out of tragedy after the loss of his two sons (Jon and James). Doug and the B.R.A.K.E.S program have gone on to train over 45,000 families (putonthebrakes.org). As a fo...

As we emerge from the Pandemic and take stock of life's next ridgeline, we take a moment to pause, and explore the challenges presented by uncertain times. Join us as we invite Dr. (Rev.) Stuart Hoke to speak with us and examine life's many uncertainties. How might we tackle the uncertainties we face? Tune in and find out why one of your mantras should be, "Don't just do someth...

In a day and age when life is moving faster and faster, pushing the pause button is more important than ever. Finding balance between the demands of work, family, and the world can be overwhelming. Join us as we explore the intersection of these demands and ways to Find Better Balance!  Thanks for listening to Let's Pause! To learn more, check out www.letspause.org  Leave us a message at mark...