Reader, I have a treat for you. Meet Beatrice. My daughter just sent me this picture, and it got me thinking that Bea has a lot in common with us. Reader, how would you describe her vibe? I see trust, love, curiosity, and readiness. She is a fun-loving kitten, about 12 weeks old, and needs the same things we do.
Happiness isn't a feeling you chase but the result of a carefully cultivated set of conditions. As you enter the second half of this year, I invite you to reflect on how you are bringing and experiencing STAR TREATMENTπ«:
Reader, you are a shining star. Don't let your light dim or be afraid to brighten others. β My 5-point System applies the latest insights from neuroscience and psychology to deliver: LONG-TERM RETENTION: Retain the best people without the added cost of perks. COST SAVINGS: Retain institutional knowledge and reduce the expense of talent replacement. PERFORMANCE: Full discretionary effort from employees and resilience in the face of any challenge.
β β Catch Up on 'the story i'm telling myself' podcastGive us a 5-star review and share an episode with a friend: Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Musicβ βEpisode 1 with Karen Laos: Are You Enough? Finding your inner powerβEpisode 2 with Gail Kraft: Is Your Fear of Abandonment Running the Show?βEpisode 3 with Sandra Adeyeye Bello: Am I Worth It? A question too many are afraid to answerβEpisode 4 with Leslie Minchin: Are You Busy or Just Avoiding Your Life?βEpisode 5 with Srivatsan Aravamudan: Broken, Dirty, Not Enough? The journey to self-acceptanceβEpisode 6 with Vivian Blade: How Do I Say "I Lost My Job?"βEpisode 7 with Angie Redmon: Who Am I Letting Down? The hidden costβEpisode 8 with Debbie Potts: I Refuse to Settle: Rewriting my story after a life-changing diagnosisβEpisode 9 with Tandra Price: Can I Do That? Unleashing your inner powerβEpisode 10 with Ronda Berns: Am I the Prey? Overcoming fear and mastering salesβEpisode 11 with Carmen Alvarez: Can Joy and Grief Really Co-exist?βEpisode 12 with Melissa Robinson Hussain: Who Do You Want to Be? Coaching Yourself to Radical TransformationβEpisode 13 with Tiersa Hall: Is This Risk Too BigβOr Just the One You Need to Take?βEpisode 14 with Gary Spencer: Why You Should Pause Before Your Next Big Move (A Million-Dollar Lesson)The Story Iβm Telling Myself is for anyone who wants to overcome the limitations of self-doubt and live a life of purpose and fulfillment. Through candid conversations, you'll discover:
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My weekly emails are for you if you want a transformational SHOT OF POSITIVITY that makes you think, gets you laughing, and sparks a positive change. Start each week inspired.
Reader, I've been stricken with vacay brain. My eyes pop open. Dawn is breaking. I grab my phone to see 6:00 a.m. on the dot. I pause to take stock following my 36-hour round trip to St. Louis by car. Do I need more sleep? Am I ready to start my day? I feel good, and walking with my dogs at the park sounds invigorating. My feet hit the floor and I start my day thinking about all the productive work I am going to accomplish. I walk the dogs, grab a light bite, make my morning posts on social...
Reader, this gets a little personal. Over the winter, I started playing pickleball. I love it! I'm having so much fun. Summer is now officially here with a daily heat index topping 100 this past week. In past years, I have avoided being outside in such dreadful heat. This year, I'm taking two or more showers a day to cool off and wash away the sweat. Yes, I'm a prolific sweater. One of those people who always looks like they just ran a marathon after any exertion in the sun. I could choose to...
Reader, last week I got to do what I love twice! I delivered talks at two conferences β one in Texas and one in Louisville. I know that interactive learning is the best, so my presentations include some type of "pair and share" element whenever possible. In Texas, I invited the participants to reflect on their happiest and least happy job experiences, then share the stories with their partners. Here was the punchline from the debrief: Was the experience you shared about compensation, tasks,...