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Ep156: Are You Above or Below the Line? Apr 01, 2025

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Are You Above or Below “the Line”? Margaret and David discussed the concept of “the line.” They refer to this line as a reference to your outlook, mood, and perspective. They explained that being above the line means you are in flow, connected, and open. You are curious and able to listen. Choice and agency […]

Ep 155: Handwritten Letters to Foster Relationships Mar 12, 2025

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David and Margaret and their special guest, Amy Daughters, tackle the dying art of using handwritten letters to foster relationships. Wait, like handwritten letters? With a pen? These days, kids can’t even read cursive. They don’t know where to put stamps on an envelope. It might be a dying art. But our hosts want our […]

Ep 154: Dealing with the Death of a Loved One Feb 19, 2025

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Dealing with the Death of a Loved One In this episode, David and Margaret discussed the topic of dealing with the death of a loved one — an admittedly uncomfotable topic. Margaret had just learned about the death of a person she cared deeply about — and was feeling the loss. Margaret shared that her […]

Ep 153: With People Slow is Fast and Fast is Slow Feb 05, 2025

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With People, slow is fast and fast is slow David and Margaret discussed the significance of Stephen Covey’s saying, “With people, slow is fast and fast is slow.” Inspired by David’s slow recover from knee surgery — including his choice of entertainment during his convalescence — our hosts talk about what “slow” might mean. David […]

Ep 152: Embracing Disruptive Events and Emotions Jan 27, 2025

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Embracing Disruptive Events: The Paradox of Planned Disruption Embracing disruptive events and emotions? How in the world is one supposed to do that? In the episode, as David prepares for an upcoming surgery, David and Margaret have a look at the seeming paradox of planned disruptive events. Examples might include a surgery or significant life […]

Ep 151: 2024 Rearview Mirror and 2025 Windshield Jan 02, 2025

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What’s in your 2024 rearview mirror and 2025 windshield? This episode takes a look backwards in 2024 (the rearview mirror) and what’s ahead (through the windshield) for 2025. Margaret and David aren’t fans of making resolutions. But they are all about being intentional about who you want to BE in the coming year. Tune in […]

Ep 150: Bringing Your Heart to Work Dec 18, 2024

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In this episode, David and Margaret discuss the power of bringing your heart to work. “Empathy Techniques” vs. Genuine Empathy Our hosts heard the term “empathy techniques” recently while listening to a refresh of the Positive Intelligence programs — and felt compelled to double click on this concept. How is an empathy technique different from […]

Ep 149: Dealing with Uncertainty and Making Decisions Oct 24, 2024

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David and Margaret share their strategies for dealing with uncertainty and making decisions. How DO leaders make decisions, particularly when the stakes are high? The conversation originated from David’s process when he and his wife had to decide whether or not to evacuate as Hurricane Milton approached. As a resident of the West Coast of […]

EP 148: Taking on Challenges Oct 04, 2024

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Taking on challenges: what goes into whether you say yes or no? David and Margaret discussed their experiences with taking on challenges. They talk about how to evaluate their feasibility and impact. Taking on Challenges: Jumping into Really Cold Water … and a Big Social Media Goal David shared his experiences with taking on a […]

Ep 147: Work in Your Zone of Genius Sep 19, 2024

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What is a ‘zone of genius’? David, Margaret, and Michelle discussed the concept of a ‘zone of genius’ in the work context. They defined it as a state where one is highly skilled and derives great joy from their work, a place of great flow. It’s a place where others would recognize us as being […]

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