The Smart Thinking Podcast

Episode 217: Hear Dr. King’s Call (Leadership & Reflection)

Dr. King gave two speeches that are important to understand in modern times and we need to answer his call! First, be the best you can be and second, be in your moment and appreciate the darkness - -because that is when the stars shine brightest. 
List ways in which you can heed the call and be the best version of yourself.
Describe how you can increase your mindset and be in the moment for others
Reflect upon the idea of being the best in the moment and what you’ll need to do today in order to do that.

Episode 216: Why We Complain About Time (Tool & Leadership)

Why do we all feel that we have no time, we need more time, and that others take our time? Employ a process to learn how you use time, how to get more back, and how to support others who having their time taken or wasted. 
Describe where you believe you have lost time
Reflect upon your daily use of time
List a process you can employee to review your time.

Episode 215: The Wisdom of the Problem (Process and Leadership)

Problems are everywhere and many of us think that we have to address all of them. Nope -- we need to learn how to support others by having the courage to empower people to address their own issues and bring problems back to the source and utilize a lot of people in the resolutions.
Describe problems you are currently facing that you can bring to the problem.
List ways you can bring the problem to the wisdom of the crowd.
Reflect upon what you need to do different to allow this process to work for you.

Episode 214: 2022 The Year of Accountability (Reflection & Process)

What is stopping you from improvement? Usually - -you are. Take a listen as we explore the science and the strategies needed in order to actually make the improvements we all HOPE for in 2022! 
List who you will ask to hold you accountable.
Describe what it is you want to improve this year.
Describe who you could support as a accountability coach

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.