Hi Reader, Have you ever raced against a horse? Neither have I. But, it turns out that people do it all the time. At least, the people who enter the Man Against Horse Race in Prescott, Arizona. This week on episode 301, Mike Reynold shares his journey of ultramarathon running in his 40s. Mike's story is not about running marathons, or Ironmans, or running against horses for 50 miles, or even about his upcoming 100 mile ultramarathon. Mike's story is about his commitment to never quitting, no...
1 day ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, When I started this podcast in 2022, I didn't anticipate reaching 300 episodes. And, here we are. Whether you're just joining me for this journey, or you've been a part of this journey for a while, I thank you for subscribing, and (hopefully) listening or watching. This week on episode 300 I solo, sharing a personal story that taught me a valuable lesson. In all my years of leading at work, at home and in community settings, I never realized the importance of self-leadership. Since...
8 days ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, We all have our own definition of success. Along the journey we receive an endless supply of advice from friends, family, mentors, coaches, authors, podcasters, and complete strangers. One piece of advice I've never heard was to help others succeed as a way to experience your own success. I've heard variations of this, but never as an explicit strategy with a proven track record of helping others succeed and experiencing success for oneself. This week on episode 299 I'm joined by...
15 days ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, When your work doesn't feel right no matter how hard you try, it's probably not your fault. It's probably a systems problem. This week on episode 298 I'm joined by Lynnae Brown, a Work Navigation Strategist. Gotta love her title! In our conversation, we discuss how reference points, which include facts, documents, and standards already present in a workplace, give people the coordinates they need to work with confidence instead of guesswork. Lynnae shares the moment a coworker...
22 days ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, Since I founded Fulfilled@Work Academy™, I have been intentional about making a distinction between fulfillment and happiness. I have long said that: Happiness is a feeling tied to a circumstance. When the weather is warm and sunny (circumstance), I'm happy I can have a picnic with my family. Fulfillment is a feeling tied to an achievement and/or purpose, and it's usually immutable - nothing can take it away. When I complete a project successfully (achievement), I experience a...
29 days ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, Last week I attended an AI workshop in Columbus, Ohio. About 60 attendees from different industries gathered to gain new AI skills. The workshop facilitators taught us how to use AI to identify three useful things when using AI for productivity gains: 👉🏼 Use cases👉🏼 Workflows👉🏼 Innovation As you might imagine, it was a bit of a firehose day. I identified a robust list of each of these. By 5 pm, mental exhaustion set in for everyone. There was time for discussion during the workshop...
about 1 month ago • 7 min read
Hi Reader, This week marks a move toward a topic that's been on my mind a lot in recent months. AI. I've hesitated to write about it here. Not because I don't have thoughts, I have a lot of them. But because I've pivoted my service offerings to address the observation I'm sharing and I fear being overly promotional. Most of the AI content out there is either hype, fear, or overly tech focused, and none of it felt like it belonged in this newsletter. Here's what changed my mind. In my work...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
Hi Reader, A few months ago, I was asked to deliver my training program for individuals. No organization. Just the people, so they can benefit from it for themselves. I re-purposed my training material for delivery to individuals without much effort because it was always about helping leaders become more self aware. The primary difference was this time the desired outcome was improved SELF LEADERSHIP. Here's the back story...When I deliver training to a group of leaders at a corporate client,...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, In each week's newsletter I often say "this will either resonate with you or someone you know." This week's episode 292 is no exception. I know many people who are struggling to find their next job after a layoff or reduction in workforce. I also know people who are employed and struggling because they feel stuck. They want to find a different job, but the circumstances don't allow. For some (not all), their struggle is life-altering. This week's episode is part 2 of 4 on...
2 months ago • 6 min read