Episodes
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
The Many Faces of "I'm Sorry" - Ways to Ruin an Apology - More Wimpy, Overblown and Downright Relationship-Busting Apologies - Apologizing Under Fire (How to Handle Big-Time Criticism) - How to Decode a Faux Apology - The Secret Life of the Non Apologizer - Defensiveness - How and Whether to Accept the Olive Branch - Who is at Fault? (When Reconciliation Grinds to A Halt) - Have you ever witnessed an unforgettable or stunning apology? - You Need to Forgive and other Lies that Hurt You - How to Find Peace - The Two Most Powerful Words in the English Language
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
What's a Crucial Conversation?
Mastering Crucial Conversations
Choosing Your Topic - How to make sure you hold the right conversation
Start with the Heart - How to stay focused on what you really want
Master Your Stories - How to stay in dialogue when you're scared or hurt
Learn to Look - How to notice when safety is at risk
Make It Safe - How to make it safe to talk about just about anything
State My Path - How to speak persuasively, not abrasively
Explore Others' Paths - How to listen when other blow up or clam up
Retake Your Pen - How to be resilient when hearing tough feedback
Move to Action - How to turn crucial conversations into action and results
Finish Clearly - Determine who does what by when
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
The Love Prescription: 7 Day to More Intimacy, Connection and Joy
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Books Worth Reading....a practical relationship boost is available in this little, easily read book - 7 Days of tips and strategies and stories that will revitalize your relationship with your partner - or set you up for a successful future relationship.
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Books Worth Reading: The Science of Stuck by Britt Frank
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Do you need some inertia to "get going"? What part of your life lives in the "shadows"? Do you struggle with relationships and boundaries? Are you struggling with addiction? This book is filled with stories, examples and practical strategies as well as new ways of looking at anxiety and emotions.
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Books Worth Reading: The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay Stanier
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
A practical guide to shifting your leadership style from a "telling" to an "asking". This book is filled with practical suggestions and LOTS of examples and "advice" on NOT giving advice...lol Open up a new world - not just as a leader but, as a parent, friend or colleague - ask questions and empower and respect those around you.
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
Books Worth Reading: Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
Saturday Dec 30, 2023
How do you know when you need to set boundaries?
How do you feel when you set them?
How do others react when you set boundaries for them?
Why do it (when it is actually really hard)? How does it change your life?
Friday Dec 15, 2023
The Power of a Positive Mindset
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Another of our "books worth reading"....this one would be a great start to the new year with 90 days of short readings and meditations on everything from finding balance to "changing the channel" to manage negative thoughts. Join us for a brief overview of this book by Jason Wolbers
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Adam Grant: Hidden Potential - Getting the Most Out of Being Who YouAre
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Personality or character?
How do we learn?
Scaffolding...absorption principle...making progress...success...and then finding your credible believer...and SO MUCH MORE...including a discussion on schools in Finland (Don't waste a brain!)
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Everything we did, learned and published in our first 100 episodes....
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
100 things that we learned, talked about and all the guests we enjoyed having as part of our 2023 year! On we go...books, books and more books...
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Travel Blog: Part 2 Porto, Portugal and Vigo, Spain
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
From castles to Port cellars to beaches and restaurants, there is so much to see and do in Vigo and Porto and you will NOT break the bank.
The Rooster in Portugal...When the pilgrim was being hanged, the Cockerel stood up on the table and crowed. The judged rushed to the gallows and he saw that the knot of the rope around his neck was caught and thus prevented him of being strangled. He was released and sent on his way in peace.