The five questions every audience is asking [podcast]
They may not ask it, but your audience is listening for answers to five specific questions.
Author Archives: Leary Gates
Review: “Do the Next Right Thing” by Roger Thompson
Roger Thompson's book, "Do the Next Right Thing," is a guidebook to steer your perplexed heart through the hard choices and challenges you face.
The art of vulnerability [podcast]
In this week's episode we discuss the art of vulnerability, what it is, why it's important for developing trust, and why it's so difficult to engage it in.
What do I do with the unsettled questions in my life?
When it comes to our deepest aspirations, we all have unsettled questions: How long should I continue this pursuit? Am I giving my time to the best things right now? Will my approach bring me what I expect? Recently, ...
A new way to look at your strengths [podcast]
Have you taken the StengthsFinder test? Do you know your top five strengths (or talents)? Despite my general aversion to assessment instruments (read my post on the dangers), it’s one test that gave me some valuable insights on my most ...
Announcing my collection of recommended venture readings
Got plans for some serious reading this summer? If so, then you might like a special collection I’ve rounded up for you. I just launched a new page on my website that catalogs some of my favorite books that I’ve read over the ...
How to move beyond small talk [podcast]
In this episode we share some strategies for how to move beyond small talk into more meaningful conversation.
How to do the next right thing [podcast]
Daniel Boone once remarked, “I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks.” We’ve all had times of confusion—when we’re not sure what to make of the situation we’re in or what to do ...
Why being the best isn’t good enough [podcast]
Despite all the culture cues, awards and measuring systems, being the best isn't good enough.
How to have great expectations of ourselves [podcast]
In our latest Reinventure Me podcast we talk about self-expectation, how it affects us, and how to know if we have great self-expectations; meaning the kind that truly motivates.
