The Steven Thompson Experience

 We all get angry. Think! Aretha Franklin, Margaret Garcia, Diane Gamboa, Lee Elia and healthy ways to deal with anger! 

   Machiavelli stated- Upon this, a question arises: whether it be better to be loved than feared or feared than loved? One should wish to be both, but, because it is difficult to unite them in one person, it is much safer to be feared than loved.  But what does the data say? Join me as I take a deep dive into compassion in your leadership, the photography of Margaret Bourke White, and the Aretha ...

In 1984 I cried after the Cubs lost to San Diego Padres in the playoffs When I returned to school the following Monday all the White Sox fans mocked me. Don't Play the Song For Me!  Even when bad things are happening good is found nearby.

 Call me. Leadership in a time of crisis. At times we will be burdened as leaders and we will create burdens for others. Sometimes intentionally, sometimes not. Edmonia Wildfire Lewis was the first African American female artist to achieve a successful career in the fine arts in Europe. When you send a text to a person what voice do you hear? In a text, it is your own. Call me- Hear the voice of a...

"Hi Vincent I am getting dressed come inside and pour yourself a drink"- Mia-  In the 1994 movie Pulp Fiction- John Travolta reads these words, they were written by Uma Thurman's character on a post it, he pulls the post it off the door and enters the house- when he enters the song Son of a Preacher Man begins playing- The Dusty Springfield version, but did you know that there is another version o...

   Dr. Feelgood- A look at talent, adversity, and leadership. What side are you on? This month we are celebrating courageous women in history by listening to the music of Aretha Franklin. Today I am looking back at Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield .

I wish is my favorite Stevie Wonder song. I am closing the season with Ira Aldridge , Shakespeare, and systems. In your leadership do you make people fit your system or do you value the individual talents and abilities people are given?

 What is a good way to deal with spiritual conversations in the workplace? Have a talk with God. Be curious and learn how to take on the narrative of another person.

   Your Leadership and your Policies should provide Comfort and Compassion in a time of crisis or hardship. Joy inside my Tears  is about showing up for people and providing a place of comfort. 

 This week Pastime Paradise is our featured song. We are taking a look at doing good in our leadership. Included is a discussion of Albert Einstein's essay on race, and Laurence Finks essay on corporate responsibility. Listen now and craft your future paradise.

There is something about your love! Knocks me off your feet is our song this week. We talk about the concept of Love in your leadership using the 1967 Sermon by MLK and Robert Sternberg and his Triangular Theory of Love. It will help you understand how love works in leadership and how to bring more of it into your day.

Sir Duke was released as a single in 1977. It rose to number 1 on the Billboard charts. The song is a tribute to the jazz great Duke Ellington . Listen to the episode, apply the tips and continue working on your goals!

AS- Charles Darwin went to church- How to incorporate divergent thinking into your leadership. AS was the 6th track on Songs in the Key of Life and did you know that Charles Darwin actually was an active member of his church? Listen to the latest episode of the Steven Thompson Experience!

 Songs in the Key of Life was released by Stevie Wonder in 1976 . The album and how it was created is filled with leadership lessons. Every year people set Resolutions. This year learn how to keep them! Episode One of Season 3. Black Man will teach you how to do this!

Take a stand!

When Doves Cry- Break out of the downward spiral and embrace what is best about you!

What are you working on? Glitter or Gold ?

Today we are looking at The Beautiful Ones, and how we make decisions in our work.

My Name is Prince! Engage and Defeat the False Dichotomy with the 10 minute rule!

In 2007 Prince played the Halftime Show at the Super Bowl. Learn how to incorporate the lessons from halftime into your work week!

Angry Empathy. Do the Right Thing!

This episode looks at the Song Pop Life and the use of the ism.

A look at the relationship between Purpose and Convenience.

Season 2 Episode One- Baby I'm a STAR !