Wisdom with Charlie Perkins

Gandhi said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Many wonderful things will never be done if you do not do them, and volunteering for me is one such thing.  In this episode, I redefine community service by urging people to stop engaging in activities that make them miserable, because misery is contagious. Instead, I urge people to find a volunteer job...

It’s that time of year when many of us begin thinking about things we’re grateful for. The season of gift-giving, exchanging holiday greetings, and families uniting.  Recognizing all you have to be thankful for – even during the worst times of your life – fosters resilience.  Gratitude opens your mind & spirit to ultimately find solutions or direction.  Charlie reminds us that "...

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we work for good. Can it also change it for the better? Charlie reviews four key insights employers and employees alike gleaned from their shift to working from home -- and shares how companies can use what they learned in lockdown to creatively and innovatively rethink how we do business.   Available on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Spotify,...

The greatest gift of life is life itself. Believe in yourself, stay positive, stay motivated, and follow your dreams. You can achieve greatness and be as successful as you desire. In this episode, Charlie offers a moving, personal, 3-minute parable that shows how an unwanted experience -- frightening, traumatic, costly -- can turn out to be a priceless gift.  Available on Apple Podcast, Amazo...

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to talk about gratitude. Even during the greatest difficulties, you will experience in life, you can always find things for which you are truly grateful. On this week’s podcast, I’ll share strategies for showing and reflecting gratitude. one of the most important things that you can do is to take a piece of paper and write down all the things for which you are...

The last decade has marked a huge shift in the way we think and talk about mental health as a society.  Covid-19 has further highlighted the need to proactively nurture it.  in this episode, Charlie shines an understanding light on the dark "stigma" of mental health. He provides a unique viewpoint and embraces the immediate need for mental health care.  Available on Apple Podcast, A...

We are at our best when we rely upon the wisdom and knowledge, of those that have come before us.  Those of us living today have inherited all sorts of incredible bits of information, data, knowledge, and wisdom.  Today, I'd like to share with you seven individual values for how to mentor your mentees with love and kindness. We’ll also share tips on how to become an awesome, effective, a...

So have you ever been in one of those relationships where you think you're doing everything you can to please your partner, but they're still feeling frustrated and unloved? Most of us think that the way we want to be loved is how others want to be loved as well. But this is not the case. If you're not speaking the same language as your partner, then you could be missing the mark completely and no...

When we’re young, other people are in charge of our care. They’re our parents, biological or otherwise, grandparents, aunts, uncles, babysitters, and teachers.  When you're grown, it's your job to take care of yourself, regardless of the circumstances that you face or have faced in the past.  What do you do for self-care or how do you take care of yourself?  in self-care, it's not a...

We should always make an effort of starting no matter what, the worst thing that can happen is stopping. Don't wait. Time will never be right. Start from where you are and with what you've got! When you take the first step, the next one will reveal itself! Without starting we will never even get to the point of being able to make mistakes and pick ourselves up again. In this episode, Charlie share...

What differentiates an average manager from a great leader? The answer often encompasses soft skills – such as active listening – which facilitate a leader’s ability to connect with their staff. It acknowledges that you value their most important asset – time, and you truly care for their thoughts. Even though listening – thoughtfully listening – to someone you don’t agree with is tough – it is no...

No one enters your life by chance.  If someone great comes into our lives, it’s because we are prepared for them.  Of course, many people only come into our lives to teach us a lesson.  Sometimes the lessons are bitter and painful, but that doesn’t mean that they are not important.  Every person we meet serves a specific role in our life, whether to help us make the right decis...

Sometimes we may doubt ourselves, feel some sense of fear, but the truth is you are more powerful than you think. We must retrain ourselves to get rid of our fears and self-doubt to build our self-esteem and self-confidence.  What is one thing right now, one promise you can make to yourself, that you're going to keep, starting this minute, and begin to do it.  Stay focused on becoming a...

Be the captain of your own ship by finding hobbies that make you feel alive.  What’s your hobby?  What do you love?  Finding your purpose and living more intentionally will help you on this journey to living your best life.  In this episode, Charlie outlines steps that make up "the trail." This podcast is now available on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Spotify, iHea...

A true leader is humble enough to admit their mistake.  A wise man once said; ''Mistakes have the power to turn you into something better than you were before.”  If you take responsibility for a mistake on behalf of others who participated, it builds loyalty.  Also, diary Charlie's "I Am Affirmations" and declare them every morning.   This podcast is available on Apple Podcast,...

You have no idea how far you will fly until you spread your wings. Do not let the fear of falling hold you back from spreading your wings. Self-doubt is the only thing holding you back.  Stop worrying about the worst-case scenario. Start envisioning what could be the best.  It's always possible that you will fall or fail... but what if you fly?   This podcast is now available on App...

When leaders can inspire a group of people to perform beyond their normal limitations, great things will happen, and as a result, you can now make a difference in the lives of your team, your community, your country and by extension the world.  If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader.   This podcast is now available on Apple Po...

You will be wounded many times in your life. You’ll make mistakes. Some people will call them failures. But, I have learned that failure is God’s way of saying excuse me, you’re moving in the wrong direction, it’s just an experience.  You may be going through a challenge right now; It may be difficult; it may appear to be insurmountable but remember this, every season has a purpose. So, embra...

Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear the path.  Many times storms come to clear the way for something better.  In fact, sometimes your life REQUIRES a storm to get to the next thing.  In this episode, Charlie shares a personal storm from earlier this year.  Remember, there would be no rainbow without rain.  This podcast is now available on Apple Pod...

"Don't fear failure, fear being in the same place next year as you are today".  I love this quote because we all make mistakes.  We Should make them; as they are a key element on our journey to success.  I have learned that when we make mistakes, we should recognize them, learn from them, and move on.  Don't let your mistakes define you - instead let them refine you.  You...

Leadership is all about people; it's about inspiring people to believe in themselves, to believe that anything is possible, and to believe in something much greater than their own self-preservation; when we have that type of influence as leaders, great things happen.  Follow your passion.  Charlie shares a few ways to live a life of greatness.  Remember to do what you love, and love...

In this episode of Wisdom with Charlie Perkins, he shares two funny stories. Something happened on his way to meet Oprah and an interaction with President Bill Clinton. Remember “If someone offers you an amazing opportunity, say yes. Then learn how to do it later.” My podcast is now available on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, and Google Podcast.

No matter how old you are, something can always be learned from a kid.  In this edition of Wisdom with Charlie Perkins, listen along as Charlie recounts an embarrassing moment at a little league baseball game.  Charlie is an author, photographer, mentor, manager at Mayo Clinic, and business leader in Rochester, Minnesota.  

Introducing Wisdom with Charlie Perkins! I’m Charlie Perkins, Manager at the Mayo Clinic, Author of “The Dancing Heiress”- the ebook love story that was released at the very start of the pandemic. I’ve had some amazing opportunities in my life. Some say I’m a very lucky guy, I say, I’m a blessed man! I want you to know that if you believe in yourself, and what you’re capable of, it’ll be stronger...