July 23, 2015

The light and dark forces of optimism [podcast]

Optimism: that way of seeing the bright side, the silver lining, the half-full cup, the light at the end of the tunnel, the lemonade you can make from lemons. If you’re an optimist, there’s no shortage of material from ...

July 17, 2015

How to create a culture of encouragement [podcast]

Everyone needs encouragement. Often. Yet, even more often, especially in fast-paced environments, encouragement can be hard to come by. What if you could be the cultural change agent? What if your actions might stimulate a movement among your co-workers to encourage ...

July 9, 2015

How to set personal boundaries [podcast]

Saying ‘no’ doesn’t come easy for me. For most of my life I’ve wanted to please people. I needed their approval to feel good about myself. Learning how to set personal boundaries hasn’t been easy but it’s been critical ...

July 2, 2015

The fallacy of the perfect mentor [podcast]

There’s nothing like great advice when you’re perplexed about what do next. Especially from someone who’s been through the exact thing you’re going through—or about to. The problem is: no one is able to advise you perfectly. It took ...

June 18, 2015

How to overcome a bad first impression [podcast]

Will Rogers once said, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Well, maybe. It’s harder to do so, but you can correct a bad first impression. In this week’s episode of the Reinventure Me podcast, ...

June 11, 2015

How to beat procrastination [podcast]

“Work fascinates me. I can stare at it for hours.” Pithy sayings, comedic and otherwise, about procrastination abound. It truly is a vexing and universal habit. In this week’s episode of the Reinventure Me podcast, my co-host Armin Assadi ...

June 4, 2015

Make an impact. Mentor a millennial. [podcast]

The largest up and coming generation, the millennials, are also the most socially isolated. Tech savvy and eager to change the world, they’re also eager to learn from you. In this week’s episode of the Reinventure Me podcast, my ...

May 29, 2015

Review: “No One Understands You” by Heidi Grant Halvorson

No One Understands You and What to Do About It - Heidi Grant Halvorson

Abraham Lincoln once said, “I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better.” His comment is striking because it’s not what we typically experience. All of us have found ourselves on the receiving end of being ...

May 28, 2015

Is it time to launch your writing career? [podcast]

According to one study, 81% of Americans say they have a book in them. Are you one of them? In this week’s episode of the Reinventure Me podcast, I talk with Dr. Dennis Hensley about the what it takes ...

May 21, 2015

Why your faith matters at work [podcast]

Forget those “No Fear” t-shirts. I have yet to meet someone without a dose of fear—especially in the business world. When we enter that arena, our faith is desperately needed… for ourselves and for those we lead. In this ...

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