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I feel like there’s more stress in the world and in the country than ever before in my lifetime. One thing I’ve learned from Linda Roszak Burton, she’s been a guest a few times. I’ve learned that in the midst of absolute chaos and calamity, I can still have a grateful heart. I’m doing that by seeking the company of people who are optimistic. People who have hope. Here’s my observation about those...

I had a long flight from the east coast to San Diego. My seat mates were two guys from a rural town in Maryland. I don’t know how it happened but we got started talked about the country. It was pretty obvious early on that we saw the world through different lenses. Very different lenses. We wound up having a really interesting discussion. We found that, in spite of our opposing views on many issue...

Linda Roszak Burton, author of Gratitude Heals , explores being grateful in pessimistic and cynical environments.

Linda Roszak Burton, author of Gratitude Heals and one of the country’s leading experts on the subject guides us through maintaining a grateful heart in the midst of chaos.

Russ Snyder currently serves as CEO of Volunteers of America Chesapeake and the Carolina's. This faith-based health and human services develops and owns affordable housing organization, provides behavioral health, assistance to veterans and the homeless, and other supports to vulnerable populations. But that isn't how Russ' story began. He had a very successful corporate career before his transiti...

The business architecture strategy is an innovative way of approach organizational development and design. Kenyn Benjamin, president of ARGITEK, a strategy management consultancy, is back to delve deeper into this tool for transformation.

Kenyn Benjamin is the President and founder of ARGITEK, a strategy management consultancy. He’s a thought leader on organizational transformation and business strategy. A speaker and a consultant focused on transforming business operations through enterprise alignment, his company serves forward-focused leaders throughout the US. Today he introduces the concept of "business architecture."

Kenyn Benjamin is the President and founder of ARGITEK, a strategy management consultancy. He’s a thought leader on organizational transformation and business strategy. A speaker and a consultant focused on transforming business operations to create alignment throughout the enterprise. His company serves forward focused leaders throughout the US. Today he introduces the concept of "business archit...

Marilyn Wood shares more of her story of going from bedside nurse, to nursing home administrator to founder and CEO of one of the country's most highly rated privately-held nursing home chains in Florida. In her latest chapter she's teaching, training, and serving in very different ways. Listen and learn...

As we continue in the Spirit at Work Series we get to have a conversation with Virgil Hammett. He has two successful careers: one as a leader in human services and the other as the pastor of an African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church. He's long followed both a secular and religious path and created natural ways to blend them. He is a master at bringing spirit to work.

More with Lanecia Baldwin on how she took a chance on herself, pursued a cross-country adventure, and made many of her dreams reality.

Not a lot of people have the courage to sell their homes, store the possessions they care about, pack their car, drive around the country, and explore to their heart's content. Most of us have dreams but many of us don’t have the courage to go after them and make them reality. Alabama native Lanecia Baldwin decided to live her dream and she’s going to tell us all about it.

Marilyn Wood is the retired founder and CEO of Opis Senior Services Group. The company operated 14 nursing homes throughout Florida. It also had a physician practice, home health service, and rehab company under its umbrella. Marilyn weathered the pandemic, sold the company, and is now writing the next chapter of her life.

Matt Picard is a private equity investor at Bolt Ventures, a family office focused on acquiring large global sports franchises and operating businesses around the sports and entertainment ecosystem. Prior to joining Bolt, Matt worked in Investment Banking at Jefferies, specializing in transactions across the Consumer, Gaming, and Entertainment sectors. Matt's journey with brain health began during...

Today we get to talk about Dr. Jennifer Douglas' book, Freedom From Perfection . It is such an important tool for anyone who can’t accept good, great or even excellent and is making themselves nuts striving for perfection. In addition to the book, Dr. Douglas provides virtual learning on overcoming perfectionism. She served as a professor at Stanford University and now devotes her time to a privat...

Dr. Jennifer Douglas, respected expert on mental wellness, shares her insights on the dimensions of mental health that impact young people. She provides strategies for getting help, for developing a better understanding of the nuances of mental wellness as they impact younger people, and advice for parents.

Dr. Jen Douglas, author of Freedom From Perfection , is joining us for a three-part series of mental wellness. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from San Diego State University and you did her undergraduate work at Wesleyan. She served on the faculty at Stanford University and then decide to pivot and build a private practice. Her passion is treating mental health in women and young people.

One of the country’s leading experts on the world of work, Brian Powell, is back to further explore issues impacting leaders. Today he shares his insights on human capital utilization, strategic use of the available talent in the workforce, and turning executive's attention to national and global trends that impact recruitment and retention.

I’m continuing my conversation with Brian Powell. We’ve been talking about the future of work. He’s the Chief Human Resources Officer for The Community Solution Education System. Prior to this role he held senior leadership positions at Chapman University, University of California Merced, Columbia University, and other distinguished institutions. His focus has always been on leading groundbreaking...

Brian Powell is an attorney and human resource executive. His focus is on transforming leadership. He's currently serving as Chief Human Resource Officer for The Community Solution Education System. Brian has unique insights on the trends that are gamechangers for the world of work. Today we'll talk about geographic shifts in the workforce, AI...it's pros and cons, and the concept of "upskilling"...

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas. If Christmas isn’t your faith tradition Happy Holidays. If Holidays aren’t part of your world Best Wishes. Know that I am sending Joy and wishing Blessing upon Blessing upon Blessing to each of you. Thank you for another glorious year of podcasts.

We’re told to be resilient. To tough it out. To stay the course. In reality, that may not be possible at the moment. But, eventually, we have to look ahead. It’s pointless to stay mired in disappointment, defeat, or depression. What does looking ahead entail? That's what we're going to explore in this episode.

Today I want to talk about how we speak, hope for, pray for, cheer for other people. What I’m talking about is affirming another person. When we think of affirmations we often think of the things we say to ourselves. The positive self-talk. The statement on the post-it on the mirror that we repeat regularly. What we don’t realize is that we can affirm other people. We can affirm them in our heads,...

If you listen to these podcasts, you know I get some of my best inspiration at church. Some of the sermons leave indelible imprints on my heart. Two Sundays ago the minister asked this question: What kind of vision does God have for your life? That question made me think about what kind of vision I have for my life. I know I’m not living in darkness or denial. But I think it’s probably time for me...

This is the first episode of the Spirit at Work Series. We are going to explore many facets of faith, spirituality, believing and belonging. Reid Spearman, PhD is the featured guest for this inaugural episode. He shares his experiences bringing all of who is to his workplaces.