How might your world change if you were a gifted listener? How might it impact your relationships, your friendships, your work, your negotiations, your community? Fortunately, listening is not a gift; it’s something you can learn. Oscar Trimbol

Conversations Worth Having -- Jackie Stavros

Feb 25th, 2020 1h 1m

Jackie Stavros’ book, Conversations Worth Having, has had a profound impact on my thinking. I used to see the world as a highly-trained problem solver. In this conversation we discuss some powerful tools to shape your conversations and the worl

Words Make Worlds: Flourishing Cultures Depend on Them

Jun 23rd, 2019 13m 30s

There's a hidden conversation that impacts the culture where you work. Most of us are completely unaware and therefore have forfeited the ability to choose how we contribute. In this episode, I'll explore the unbelievable power of words.

Leadership Lessons I Learned from My Mom (the Second One)

May 12th, 2019 8m 32s

On this Mother's Day I've been pondering in the leadership lessons I learned from my mom. Well, she is actually my second mom and that's a big part of the story. I am where I am today because of her foundation of unstoppable love.

Feeling Stuck? How to See More Options

1 Mar 30th, 2019 11m 44s

If you understand how your brain works, you can expand the number of options you have when you’re feeling under pressure. Here are five steps that you can take next time you’re feeling stuck to unlock options you’d otherwise miss.

Putting Emotional Intelligence to Work - Featuring Paul Peixoto

Mar 21st, 2019 42m 35s

There's been a lot of talk about Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and how it is a better predictor of success than IQ. Not only is Paul Peixoto is an expert in EQ, he has plenty of it to go around. Following this episode, you'll walk away with some

How to Communicate Under Pressure at Work (or Home) with David Maxfield

Mar 4th, 2019 57m 12s

Communication is challenging enough on a good day. When stress goes up, communication can go down. The results can snowball into an avalanche. David Maxfield, New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and leading social scientist for

Leadership Under Pressure with Dan Rockwell

Nov 18th, 2018 26m 39s

Dan Rockwell's blog has been listed as the #1 most shared leadership blog in the world. His posts are less than 250 words but his insights are highly concentrated and filled with gold. In this podcast Dan and I explore some of the most importan

Michelle McQuaid - Finding Happiness When Times are Tough

Oct 24th, 2018 58m 30s

If you're getting discouraged because times are tough and you're wondering what you're doing wrong, this episode is for you. Michelle McQuaid has a wealth of information. She has been featured on Forbes, the Harvard Business Review, the Wall St

Life is Like Walking On a Glacier. Rope Up!

Sep 4th, 2018 8m 56s

Life is like walking on a glacier. If you're smart, you'll rope up with other people. Too many people learn this the hard way. If you're feeling the pressure increasing in your life, it's time to rope up. Listen to this episode to understand wh

Leadership and Staying on Course Under Pressure

1 Sep 1st, 2018 6m 18s

As a leader, it is easy to get off course when the pressure increases. In retrospect it's obvious. In this episode, you'll learn how to increase your awareness so you can make adjustments and stay on course when times get tough.

Leadership, Disengagement and Workplace Stress -- Rocks and Trees

1 Jul 28th, 2018 12m 52s

It's not the fact that disengaged employees are costing us $650 Billion a year, it's the rock in our shoe that drives us nuts. There is a story just below the surface that is making your job much more difficult.

What if Your Job Sucks?

May 5th, 2018 48m 23s

Art Markman, Ph.D., from the NPR podcast "Two Guys in Your Head" shares some great insights about how to take care of your brain when your job is difficult. His insights help people adapt and thrive when times are tough. We discuss some great p

What if Your Job Sucks? With Art Markman, Ph.D

May 5th, 2018 48m 23s

Burned Out? Do Something About It!

Jan 15th, 2018 11m 33s

People go into medicine because they want to make a difference. Just like any great story or movie, it isn't long before the hero runs into opposition. Just when things look like defeat seems inevitable, there is a glimmer of hope. There is a p

Leading Well From Within with Daniel Friedland, MD

Dec 22nd, 2017 47m 8s

In the high-pressure world of Healthcare, we can use some good news. Dr. Daniel Friedland, one of the early pioneers in evidence-based medicine, shares some of his tremendous wisdom about leadership, burnout, and well-being. You'll enjoy this w

Damage Control: Addressing the Controller's Mindset

Nov 20th, 2017 16m 27s

If you've ever struggled to put others first at work (or at home for that matter), this episode is for you. In this episode, we are going to take a deeper look at the Controller's Mindset. We'll look at why we all use if from time to time, and

What to Say When Your Friends are Hurting

Oct 7th, 2017 9m 37s

This has been a brutal couple of months. 5 Hurricanes have taken the lives of hundreds. Las Vegas has broken our hearts. What do you say when your friends are hurting?

Two Myths That Will Derail You at Work

Aug 24th, 2017 11m 7s

These two beliefs, that are commonly accepted as true, have the potential to have a profoundly negative impact on you at work. They also have a negative impact on the people and teams around you.

Burned out? Here is What the AAFP is Doing - with Clif Knight, MD

Aug 7th, 2017 36m 3s

Addressing professional burnout in healthcare is a complex subject. It is not enough to just tell people to be stronger. It is not enough to just look at the system. It requires an integrated approach and it requires commitment. Dr. Clif Knight

How Different Generations View Pressure in the Workplace with Anna Liotta

Jul 26th, 2017 45m 56s

Anna Liotta is one of the top experts in the world when it comes to generational issues. In this episode, we take a look at how the different generations respond to stress in the workplace. There are plenty of nuggets! Learn how the different g

Change Your Life: How to do the Hard Work of Gratitude with Tanmeet Sethi, MD

1 Jul 12th, 2017 26m 53s

Tanmeet Sethi, MD has suffered in ways most of us will never comprehend. She was kind enough to share her life-changing insights in this podcast that is loaded with great advice for those that are struggling with work, relationships, or just pl

Your coworker says, "I'm just here for the paycheck" and you get stuck with the work

Jun 24th, 2017 14m 35s

There is a lot of talk about the lack of workplace engagement because it costs organizations billions and billions each year. But, what if you're not the CEO; you're just trying to get your work done and make your team successful. But, you've g

How to Predict the Catastrophe of Burnout

Jun 8th, 2017 9m 58s

There is a lot of talk about burnout lately. We are moving at breakneck speed and not everyone can hold on. There are way too many people laying injured in the ditches along the side of the road. In in this podcast, I discuss the mind-shift tha

Restoring the Joy in Medicine with Dr. Steven Strongwater from Atrius Health

Jun 1st, 2017 20m 50s

Dr. Strongwater's prescription for restoring the joy of medicine is timely and insightful. As a physician, he understands first hand the enormous pressures that healthcare professionals are experiencing.