The Smart Thinking Podcast

Episode 213: Learning From Young Buffalo’s (Leadership, Reflection & Game)

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.

Episode 212: A Positive Script (Leadership & Tool)

Flip the script to a positive narrative. Rake a listen as we explore how to collect all the good things going on in an effort to create a positive climate all around you. This is a goo New Year habit opportunity to fuel optimism. 
Describe how you can “count up” the good things?
List ways you can capture the positives, the endearing’s, and the enlightening moments around you.
Develop a process for finding the good in each day.

Episode 211: Step-By-Step (Reflection & Tool)

Not certain how you're going to get through it all? Take a listen to this technique to help you negotiate your obligations and frame each day so that you can be "present." 
List your process for reflecting on what you need in the moments of your day.
Describe how you can proactively negotiate your obligations and objectives.
List the mindsets you need for today.
 

Episode 210: Thank You for the Scars (Reflection)

As we head into Thanksgiving - -take a moment to reflect with me on the power of all that has happened FOR us this past year and how the scars of the challenges make us stronger. 
List the life moments that you will grow upward from.
Describe which scars you are grateful for.
List ways you can help others see that these crazy days are actually an opportunity for growth and gratitude.

Episode 209: What is your purpose? (Reflection)

What is my purpose for others during these trying times? Simple - -reflective and thought provoking episode to get you to reframe what you get to face. 
Describe how you can shift from why to what.
List your purposes.
Reflect on how you can support others identifying their purpose.

Episode 208: Be Kind Rewind (Reflection & Tactics)

Did we make a strategic mistake this year when we brought everyone back together and assumed everyone would transition well? I think we may have -- which is why this episode explores a tactic to reset the year and rewind with kindness. 
 
List the random acts of kindness you will do today.
Identify two other people you can create kindness tactics with
List the people in your world who need to do this the most.

Episode 207: WHATIF (Reflection and Tool)

Life is currently filled with "what if's." How about we begin to address them and support normalcy in the process? Take a listen to a tactic to help address the anxious chatter in the minds of those you serve. 
 
Describe how you address the what ifs in your head.
List the strategies you could employee for others to increase normalcy and high expectations.
Describe one way you’ve addressed your what ifs.

Episode 206: Head Dropper (Leadership & Tool)

How do you help people who get stuck and drop their head when they get frustrated. What is your process to support failure in your organization. Join us for a reflection and tool to help you develop a "fix it" way of life.
Describe your process for creating a culture that works towards failure as an option.
List the people in your classroom/organization that could benefit from a "fix it" metaphor.
Describe your approach to supporting those who have their head dropped.

Episode 205: Just Say Yes (Reflection)

The most empowering term in the world: yes. Too often we fail to allow others to take the risks they need to take in order to find success. Take a listen as we break down the real difference in life between yes & no. 
 
List one thing you need to say yes to.
Describe a yes with conditions opportunity you are facing.
Reflect on the times you’ve said yes and it’s worked.

Episode 204: Intensity (Leadership & Reflection)

We are living in a period of prolonged intensity and people are getting frustrated with positive people. Take a listen as I break down what to do to support yourself through this period and more importantly how to support others. 
 
List ways you can navigate intensity.
Describe one way you can cope with the intensity.
Identify people you can create relief with and have some fun.