Curiosity sits at the intersection of creativity, effective human interactions, problem-solving and purposeful change. Unfortunately, the pace of life — at home, work, and school — often sidetracks our natural curiosity. So, listen as we look at the familiar from a different angle or something new as a possibility to consider.
“All or nothing thinking” and “overgeneralizing.” Sound familiar? Here, Courtney Ackerman shares how to identify and begin to manage these and other negative thought patterns.
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Ever been moved out of your comfort zone? Here, Tom Dietzler finds himself taking on roles that were very different from what he’s used to.
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Who is the best leader with whom you have ever worked? We hear from Pat McHugh, an inspirational and successful leader who epitomizes “servant” leadership.
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What do we mean by “soft” skills? Here, Mary Schaefer, an HR specialist points out how organization can bring humanity back to the workplace.
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What are your experiences with performance appraisals? Here Steve Paul, former owner of a construction service company offers a proven way to boost their usefulness.
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Do you routinely invest in yourself to carve out your own identity and solidify your life? Today we meet Hannah Bratterud, an energized and fulfilled individual. But it wasn’t always that way.
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Sometimes when we look at our past, we like what we see. But sometimes we can slip into the stultifying behavior of creating negative patterns.
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How can organizations engage their employees to create real loyalty? Heather Younger, best-selling author of The 7 Intuitive Laws of Employee Loyalty offers some answers.
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Your life’s clock is ticking. In this episode, we meet Jane Trombley, who writes in support of those in or approaching retirement.
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What is the goal of U.S. education in an ever-changing world? Here, educator Peter McWain discusses how and why it’s challenging to answer that question.
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How do you get out of your own way? Joe Kwon applies the principles of Aikido to the stories of two individuals who successfully changed.
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In this "Transformation Story," we meet Shelley Brown. Shelley sustained a debilitating physical injury, which turned out to be only the beginning of the pain.
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How do you view life’s changes? As a series of one-off events that are largely disconnected from each other? Or as an ongoing transition?
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How do you show up at work (and in life)? What impact do you want and need to have to feel energized, accomplished, and engaged?
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In this "Transformation Story," we talk with Becca Bycott. Becca's life began to take a dramatic turn one day riding the Metro in Washington D.C.
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In this “Transformation Story,” we talk with Mike Johnson. Mike’s work life changed dramatically when he started living according to his deepest values.
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Sometimes when we’ve been doing the same work for many years, our energy begins to wane. In the worst case scenario, we can feel stuck.
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There’s a difference between learning from the past and living in the past. Sometimes when we experience challenges in our past, we stay stuck there…
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Have you ever wished you were more innovative? Do you wonder how some of those individuals around you consistently come up with interesting ideas?
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Have you ever felt totally stuck in life and or at work? Joe Kwon, host of the “Why it Works” podcast, turns the table 180…
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