In this episode we discuss how to deal with criticism and feedback. I discuss the emotions you might feel about criticism, taking into account who you’re receiving criticism from, and what to say when you receive it. I do want to give credit to Michael Hyatt for his episode on a similar topic.

BBY025 Receiving Criticism and Feedback

In today’s episode we talk about feedback: why it’s important, considering the relationship, and how to give it. My answer is with love and logic, not to be confused with the parenting book. I mentioned a technique called an “I” statement. Here’s the best link I could find from a parenting website: I Statements

BBY024 Giving Good Feedback

Richard Shell

I recently read this great book by Richard Shell called Springboard: Launching Your Personal Search for Success. I highly recommend this book as food for thought for clarifying your goals, defining success, and general food for thought. In this episode, I go through the outline of the book and comment on the major takeaways I […]

BBY023 Richard Shell’s Springboard

I recently have had to write some condolence letters and some congratulatory notes. This episode reports what I learned.

BBY022 Condolences and Congratulations

This week I talk about the first step to getting rich: thrift. I have several links of resources I refer to in the episode. Don’t miss the video from the Harvard student who paid off his debt in a year. Links: Dean Witter Guide to Personal Investing Get Rich Slowly The Simple Dollar Ben Franklin’s […]

BBY021 The First Step To Riches

This week’s episode we have a conversation with Linda Rhea, the District 26 Governor. We talk all things Toastmasters–speaking, leading, and communicating. Here’s a few helpful Toastmasters links.: Toastmasters International District 26 Toastmasters

BBY020 Toastmasters

Stephen Covey

This is the last installment in our review of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. We talk about sharpening the saw and personal bank accounts.

BBY019 Stephen Covey’s 7th Habit – Sharpen the Saw

This week I discuss Stephen Covey’s 6th Habit: Synergize.

BBY018 Covey’s 6th Habit Synergize

This week we’re on Habit 5 of Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits. This is a great lesson in communication. During this week I reference several other books on communication. Here are their links.   Just Listen by Mark Goulston How to Talk So Teens Will Listen by Adele Faber How to Win Friends and Influence People […]

BBY017 Covey’s 5th Habit Understand First, Then Seek to be Understood

This is the fourth in the series. We’ll talk about thinking win-win, Ayn Rand’s Trader Principle, and lunchbox trades. Please leave any feedback in the comments section.

BBY016 Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits Reviewed: Habit 4 Win-Win

Tools and Resources to Build the Best You

This week, we’re reviewing the third habit from Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits: Putting First Thing First. I mention Peter Drucker’s “Effective Executive“, which has a chapter called First Things First.

015 Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits: Habit 3 Putting First Things First

Habit two is the “Begin with The End In Mind”. Perfect discussion around this time of new year’s resolutions, goal setting and year end reflection.

014 Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits: Habit 2 Begin with the End in Mind

Whether you call it intentionality or living by choice, Stephen Covey covered it in the first of his seven habits: Be Proactive. This is the first in a series where I’ll be discussing Stephen R. Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective people. Link to the Amazon listing for the 7 Habits of Highly Successful People.

013 Covey’s 1st Habit

Writing thank you notes are a great way to improve your life. This week, I talk about why and how to write thank you notes. I also review Charles Murray’s “The Curmudgeon’s Guide to Getting Ahead”. Show links: Charles Murray’s “The Curmudgeon’s Guide to Getting Ahead” Thank You Note Template

012 Writing Thank You Notes

Kirk Barbera

This week, we have Kirk Barbera on as a guest. We talk about how great literature can help you live a great life. Links from the show: Kirk Barbera’s site GL Squared (Podcast) Gone With The Wind Rudyard Kipling’s If

011 Kirk Barbera on Good Literature

The Pomodoro Technique is one of the easiest ways to create a focused work structure for yourself. We discuss how I apply the Pomodoro Technique and give some tips on how to apply it. Links: Pomodoro PDF Online Pomodoro Timer (Tomato Timer) Downloadable Pomodoro Timer (This is What I Use) Alan Lakein’s How To Get […]

010 Pomodoro Technique

In today’s episode, I recommend a book and talk about what to do when you have a ton of work to do. Links relevant to today’s show: Steven Pressfield’s “The War of Art” The Legend of Bagger Vance Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Stephen Covey telling the big rocks story Peter Drucker’s […]

BBY009 Prioritize

Luis Tavel

This is part two of the interview with Luis Tavel. We talk about communication, professional dress, and social media. He even makes a suggestion of what to buy if you only have $200 to your name. Links from the show: Luis’s website Luis’s Facebook

008 Luis Tavel Part 2

This is the first part of a two part series. Luis Tavel and I talk about personal branding. If you want to find out more about Luis, his website is here.

007 Interview with Luis Tavel on personal branding (Part 1)

This episode is a discussion about and book review of Dr. Carol Dweck’s book “The Mindset”. What areas do you have a fixed mind set? What areas do you have a growth mindset? Links from the show: The Sal Kahn Article Po Bronson “How Not to Talk to Your Kids”(I mistakenly thought this article was […]

006 The Mindset Episode

I enjoy listening each week to relevant topics that support my personal development and growth. Each week provides thought-provoking topics and interviews that shed light on manageable and simple ways to improve myself. I highly recommend.

Relevant. Actionable. Great Listen.

I learned a lot from this podcast. I loved the episode on prioritization. Made me more productive after only one episode. I can’t wait to listen to the rest of them.

Thoroughly Enjoyable

Building A Better You HQ Podcast

Theresa Letman

This week, I interview Theresa Letman about her most recent job change. I am probably biased, but I think she used all of her skills to get the perfect job for her. We talk about her visual resume.

004 Interview with Theresa Letman: Using Your Skills to Get A Better Job

Nathan Ohren

This week I pushed up an interview with Nathan Ohren to get the word out on the 30 Day Digital Challenge. It starts on October 1! Journaling is one of the most high leverage tactics for self improvement, problem solving and mental health. In this episode, Nathan and I talk about examples of journaling success, […]

005 Nathan Ohren on Journaling (Plus a bonus 30 day challenge)

On today’s episode, I talk about SMART goals and suggest three C’s from Locke and Latham’s work on goal setting to make your SMART goals smarter.

003 Three ways to make your SMART goals smarter

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