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Sunday Dec 19, 2021
Episode 213: Learning From Young Buffalo’s (Leadership, Reflection & Game)
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
What do young adults and kids identify as qualities in those they admire? Take a listen to this great reflection and learning to remind yourself why we matter in the lives of others and how everyone is always watching!
Describe how you can model leadership qualities.
List ways in which you can increase your understanding of young buffaloes.
Describe how you can increase your empathy for the young.
Sunday May 17, 2020
Episode 142: Re-Enter Like A Buffalo (Leadership & Tools)
Sunday May 17, 2020
Sunday May 17, 2020
How are you preparing yourself and others to return to the herd as we are being released from quarantine? Take a listen oas we explore a few mindsets and concepts to support you and others.
Describe your process for measuring and monitoring the anxiety of those you serve.
List how you can support choice in the reentry plan
Describe your approach to monitoring the energy of those around you.
Sunday May 10, 2020
Episode 141 : Parenting Buffalo Style (Reflection and Tools)
Sunday May 10, 2020
Sunday May 10, 2020
What are the qualities of great families? Take a listen as we share our list of ingredients that make up the recipe for a great family.
List the ingredients that are a part of your family.
Describe where you can improve.
List the qualities of great families that you know.
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
Episode 123: Buffalo The MLK Way (Leadership & Tool)
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
Sunday Jan 19, 2020
This week we explore the impact you have as an influencer and reflect upon the lessons of Martin Luther King. Take a listen as we look at his cognizant use of influence to inspire change.
Describe what your mindset is around influencing others
List what you can do to be a leader today
List a person or cause that you can be more intentional about supporting
Sunday Jan 12, 2020
Episode 122: When Buffaloes Break (Leadership & Strategy)
Sunday Jan 12, 2020
Sunday Jan 12, 2020
Why is it so hard for us to talk about and deal with mental health? Join me as we explore mindsets and strategies to support those we serve and maybe even ourselves.
Describe your mindset around mental health.
List what you can do to support those that are struggling
Describe your willingness to support others
Song: Coldplay- Up&Up
Sunday Jan 05, 2020
Episode 121: Coaching Buffaloes: LDRS Process (Leadership & Tool)
Sunday Jan 05, 2020
Sunday Jan 05, 2020
When coaching those you serve, you need to follow a process. So here it is -- Listen, Defer, Reflect, and Support. When people come to you with an issue or an idea, take the time to LDRS – and yes, it is the word leader without vowels!
Describe how well you listen.
List the ways in which you help others reflectively inquire.
Describe how you will hold those you serve accountable using the LDRS process.
Sunday Aug 04, 2019
Episode 100: Buffalo Dad (Leadership & Reflection
Sunday Aug 04, 2019
Sunday Aug 04, 2019
Lessons from the Rockies: wave to others, laugh at yourself, and lead from the back of the herd.
Are you humble in your leadership and taking the time to acknowledge the important role of everyone around you?
Do the conditions in your organization exist so that you can laugh at yourself?
Describe how empathy can support your ability to move with and behind the nerd when necessary.
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Sunday Mar 03, 2019
Episode 81: Lawnmower Parents/Leaders v. Buffalo (Strategy & Leadership)
Sunday Mar 03, 2019
Sunday Mar 03, 2019
Leadership is not always easy and sometimes the hardest part of being a leader/parent is that you have to let others do what they need to do in order to find success. Take a listen to this episode as we explore the decisions parents and leaders make that can hinder those they serve.
Describe the conditions you create in order to support the success of those you serve.
Analyze for a moment which Nemo parent you’re more like – Marlin or Crush?
List the characteristics you need to have in order to avoid mowing the lawn or flying in on behalf of those you serve.
Sunday Jan 20, 2019
Episode 75: Buffalo II (Motivation)
Sunday Jan 20, 2019
Sunday Jan 20, 2019
Celebrating the 75th episode by reminding us why it is so important to lead with zeal.
List the characteristics of buffalo leaders
Describe the ways in which you will approach your next storm.
Reflect upon your last storm and analyze your behaviors.
Sunday Nov 26, 2017
Episode 19: A buffalo named Auggie
Sunday Nov 26, 2017
Sunday Nov 26, 2017
Leaders are always on the look out for opportunities to find buffalos and emulate their behavior, learn from their choices, and observe them in their natural settings. We ourselves gain courage from seeing others take a risk or doing something different. Join us for an episode where we explore how the main character from the book WONDER can inspire us all to be a little more buffalo.
When faced with an uncomfortable situation what will you do different this week?
Take sometime to think through the situations you may face this week and reflect upon your response.
Describe the characteristics of others with courage.
If you are in the triangle of conflict – can you think empathetically for the person who needs your help and take that first ride on the road to courage for others?
See Sharon’s story at: www.graymatter-matters.com
WONDER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob7fPOzbmzE