The Matt Townsend Show

Matt Townsend specializes in energizing and involving audiences with his unique approach to building and maintaining successful relationships. Known as one of America’s top presenters in the field of Human Relations and Development, Matt blends humor and story telling with interactive, real-life solutions that motivate and inspire his listeners.

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Technology at Home May 08, 2012

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Matt speaks on the alarming number of youth who are engaged in technological functions such as blogging or facebook, while on the other hand roughly two thirds of parents do not know what a blog is. Detrimental effects of excessive technology use among youth include inattentiveness in schooling, and less interest in physical activities such as athletics. Sarah Kimmel, operator of the blog "Tech 4 Moms," joins Matt on this episode of the show. They discuss the dangers of hiding from technology because of the consequential ability of the youth to exploit their parent's lack of understanding. Sarah provides advice on how to effectively manage the electronic affiars of their children in order to keep them safe from the dangers of the technological universe.

Humor May 03, 2012

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Matt talks with the BYU comedy group HumorU about the origin, source, and mechanics of laughter. Findings from various studies evidence that job satisfaction increases within environments where the boss can effectively utilize humor. Furthermore, amongst aging adults, maintaining a humor-enriched lifestyle has shown to be useful in coping with life and providing individuals with a more satisfaction. HumorU discusses their ideas about making use of humor in coping with stress and sorrow. Matt talks with the crew about the makings of a comedian and the road to standup comedy. The nature of adolescent upbringings plays a large role in one's ability to be a successful comedian. Healthy and appropriate humor is critical to lasting relationships. Humor that is based exclusively upon the immediate reaction as opposed to the long term relationship can be potentially harmful. Matt suggests that humor should have an edification element alongside the irony.

Bosses May 02, 2012

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"Bad Bosses" are analyzed, and the roots of misunderstanding are pinpointed. Increasing understanding of the nature of the job, expectations, and goals are vital to bridging the gap between employees and bosses. Frequently, performance issues and negative communications are the source of disconnect between the two parties. Attitude is everything when interacting with your boss about struggles and inquiries. Being able to show humility will go a long way in softening the impact of a meeting with one's boss. Additionally, accusatory attitudes are detrimental to such meetings. The gang reminisces about good bosses that had a positive effect upon their careers, and left lasting impressions. They emphasize the truth that bosses are people too, having similar pursuits and desires in life.

Internet Etiquette May 01, 2012

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Matt talks with Becca Dulgarian of Blue Cricket Design about the rules of courtesy and etiquette on blogs and social media. Leveraging technology as a servant to us rather than a master is the principle focus of this episode. Autocorrect and Youtube prank videos are given as examples of shortcomings in the world of technology. Consideration for one's audience is a key factor in posting/pinning/tweeting and the like. Additionally, paying attention to what is being shared is vital because particular content can be offensive or revealing. They speculate as to whether cell phones are contributing to the demise of personalized touch and finesse.

Happiness Apr 30, 2012

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Dr. Matt Townsend talks with Mike Shlappi in the first ever episode of "The Matt Townsend Show" on BYU Radio; the "Inaugural" edition. Shlappi, who was one beat of the heart away from death during an accidental shooting by his friend, shares his story. Now a world-class athlete, Shlappi has four olympic games under his belt, four medal attempts, and four medals (two golds, two bronze). Though he could have sat and stewed, Shlappi made the decision to accept his circumstances and get to work. The following statement is representative of his philosophy, "If you resist change, you fail. If you accept change, you survive. If you make change, you succeed." Differentiating between mood and attitude is a key point of this discussion. Pilots point out that their most important instrument is an "attitude indicator" as opposed an "altitude indicators." Attitude indicators give pilots the orientation and direction of their aircraft relative to the earth's surface. Attitudes are critical to the orientation of our lives and our chances for fulfillment and success. Additionally, it is beneficial to not bear the burdens alone, allowing other people to help build you up. In retrospect, Shlappi reflects upon the bullet that spent two years in his spine and how it can be held with esteem. He likes to say that he has earned the Gold, the Bronze, and the Lead, nodding to the bullet that was the basis of his book, "Shot happens," which tells his story and his coping process. For a link to Mike Shlappi's website, click here.

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