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Kristin Graham shares her journey from working at Expedia to Amazon, discussing her insights on creativity, inclusion, and effective communication. Discover how her experiences have shaped her approach to unlocking human potential and advocating for a choice economy.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Napkin Test: Discover how a small gesture can reveal much about a person's character and potential.
2. Embrace Differences: Learn why it’s essential to celebrate unique perspectives to foster equity, inclusion, and belonging.
3. Authenticity Over Perfection: Find out why being genuine during uncertain times outweighs striving for perfection.

Guest:

Kristin Graham, communications expert and advocate for inclusivity and neuroplasticity studies.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Kristin Graham: LinkedIn
2. Website: Unlock the Brain
3. Podcast: Fewer Things Better
4. Media: Additional Resources

Quotes:

-"Holding space for unscripted conversations is crucial for understanding a person's true potential." – Kristin Graham

-"Embracing differences rather than conforming to traditional norms is key to promoting equity, inclusion, and belonging." – Kristin Graham

Listener Challenge:

This week, try having an unscripted conversation with a colleague and explore their passions beyond work. Share your insights with us using #BEATSWORKINGShow.

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BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email producer Tamar Medford at tamar@workp2p.com.

Author David Rendall discusses the societal pressure to conform and the narrow definition of success. He shares insights on embracing unique abilities and how his unconventional approach to education has benefited his daughters.

Key Takeaways:

1. Society's Success Mold: David dives into how society often pressures us to fit a narrow definition of success, leaving little room for individuality.
2. Unique Education: Hear about David's non-traditional approach to his daughters' education and the incredible benefits that came from allowing them to follow their own paths.
3. Embrace Your Quirks: Learn why flaunting your unique abilities can be more beneficial than trying to fix your so-called weaknesses.

Guest:

David Rendall; author, traveler, podcaster, and emcee, promoting the idea of embracing one's unique abilities for success.

Resources Mentioned:

1. David Rendall: LinkedIn and Instagram
2. Books: "The Freak Factor" and "The Freak Factor for Kids"
3. Hire David to speak

Quotes:

-"It's not about fixing or eliminating weaknesses but rather embracing them as part of who we are." – David Rendall

-"We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside of us, something is valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust, sacred to our touch." – David Rendall

Listener Challenge:

This week, reflect on your own strengths and share how you can leverage them to overcome a challenge using #BEATSWORKINGShow.

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-Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com

-LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show

-Instagram: @beatsworkingshow

-Facebook: @Beats Working Show

-YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST

Support the Show:

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email producer Tamar Medford at tamar@workp2p.com.

Dr. Callan Fockele shares insights on innovative approaches to tackling the opioid crisis, including mobile health teams and the implementation of buprenorphine in emergency medical settings. She also highlights the importance of leveraging lived experiences in shaping effective addiction policies.

Key Takeaways:

1. Mobile Health Teams: The impact of mobile health teams in Seattle and how similar initiatives in fire districts could support community needs.
2. Buprenorphine in the ER: Protocols being piloted to administer buprenorphine in the field and the emergency department for opioid use disorder treatment.
3. Challenges and Solutions: Barriers to linkage care post-overdose, especially for the homeless, and the necessity for integrated support systems.

Guest:

Dr. Callan Fockele; emergency medicine and addiction medicine physician, University of Washington Department of Emergency Medicine, and expert in addiction medicine and population health research.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Dr. Callan Fockele
2. Organization: University of Washington Department of Emergency Medicine
3. Seattle Fire Department's pilot program for buprenorphine distribution
4. 24/7 Telebuprenorphine Hotline
5. Health One's outreach efforts

Quotes:

-"Supporting people with lived experiences is crucial for creating effective addiction policies." – Dr. Callan Fockele

-"We need to focus on upstream interventions to reduce the high costs of treating substance use disorders in emergency rooms." – Mark Wright

Listener Challenge:

This week, educate yourself about where and how to obtain naloxone; and consider carrying it to help save lives in your community. Share your pledge on social media using #BEATSWORKINGShow.

Connect with Us:

-Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com

-LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show

-Instagram: @beatsworkingshow

-Facebook: @Beats Working Show

-YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST

Support the Show:

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email host Mark Wright at mark@beatsworking.show.

BEATS WORKING Bites features bite-sized wisdom from past guests of the BEATS WORKING podcast and WORKP2P founder Dan Rogers. Our mission is to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. This episode of BWB was sourced from episode 106, "Who's in Control of Your Day?" Enjoy!

Resources Mentioned:

1. Podcast Episode: "Who's in Control of Your Day?"
2. Renee Metty: LinkedIn and Facebook
3. With Pause: Website and Instagram
4. The Cove School: Website and Instagram
5. Trusting Equus: Website and Instagram

Connect with Us:

-Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com

-LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show

-Instagram: @beatsworkingshow

-Facebook: @Beats Working Show

-YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST

Support the Show:

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email producer Tamar Medford at tamar@workp2p.com.

Guest Chad Jenkins discusses the power of collaboration and innovative business strategies, sharing insights from his entrepreneurial journey. He explains how identifying and addressing customer friction can drive growth and contribute to long-term business success.

Key Takeaways:

1. Collaborative Approach: Chad Jenkins highlights the significance of partnering with entities trusted by top clients to reduce marketing costs and add value.
2. Value Addition via Collaboration: By combining offerings and leveraging mutual trust, businesses can streamline services and deliver seamless value. (ex. Apple + Microsoft Excel)
3. "Just Add Zero" Concept: Chad's book outlines strategies for innovation and removing friction points within businesses.

Guest:

Chad Jenkins, entrepreneur and author of "Just Add Zero."

Resources Mentioned:

1. Chad Jenkins: LinkedIn
2. Book: "Just Add a Zero"
3. Organization: SeedSpark
4. Program: Strategic Coach

Quotes:

-"The key is to alleviate customer frictions and create seamless value delivery through strategic collaborations." – Chad Jenkins

-"By focusing on what your employees are becoming, you’re investing in future growth and innovation." – Mark Wright

Listener Challenge:

This week, identify one friction point in your business or daily routine and implement a strategy to address it. Share your results on social media using #BEATSWORKINGShow.

Connect with Us:

-Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com

-LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show

-Instagram: @beatsworkingshow

-Facebook: @Beats Working Show

-YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST

Support the Show:

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email host Mark Wright at mark@beatsworking.show.

The WORKP2P Sidekicks explore the complexities of saying no and setting personal boundaries both professionally and socially, sharing personal anecdotes and strategies for maintaining balance and authenticity in various aspects of life.

Key Takeaways:

1. Learning to Say No: The importance of setting personal boundaries to avoid overcommitment and maintain well-being.
2. Balancing Commitment: Strategies to manage expectations and prioritize important tasks while respecting one’s own limits.
3. Honesty and Communication: The need for clear and respectful communication when declining requests to foster stronger relationships.

Guests:

Our WORKP2P sidekicks are Tamar Medford, show producer; Libby Sundgren, content development manager; Alysse Bryson, VP of community development; and BEATS WORKING contributors Mark Wright and Elan Olsen.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Contributors Corner September 2024: "Why Saying 'No' is Good For You (and How to Do It!)"
2. Events: Secret Sidekick Suppers
3. Organization: BEATS WORKING & WORKP2P
4. Guests: Bios & LinkedIn

Quotes:

-"It shouldn't be a job requirement to always project energy and positivity." – Alysse Bryson

-"The key to saying no is understanding the real reasons behind your yes or no." – Mark Wright

Listener Challenge:

This week, practice saying no to a non-essential request and notice how it affects your stress levels and workload. Share your experiences with us on social media using #BEATSWORKINGShow.

Connect with Us:

-Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com

-LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show

-Instagram: @beatsworkingshow

-Facebook: @Beats Working Show

-YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST

Support the Show:

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email producer Tamar Medford at tamar@workp2p.com.

In this episode, Renee Metty explores how mindfulness and the power of pause can transform both personal lives and leadership roles. From dealing with stress to creating mindful educational environments, Renee shares insights and practical strategies for connecting with our true selves and making conscious choices.

Key Takeaways:

1. Mindfulness in Everyday Life: Mindfulness is all about being present and aware of our actions. Renee explains how it helps us navigate tough emotions and make thoughtful decisions.
2. Positive and Negative Energy: Our energy is contagious, and being mindful can help us manage how we affect ourselves and those around us.
3. Creating Mindful Learning Spaces: Renee's journey in building a mindfulness-based Montessori school offers valuable lessons on creating calm and engaging educational environments.

Guest:

Renee Metty; mindfulness consultant, equine gestaltist coach, and founder of a Montessori mindfulness-based school.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Renee Metty: LinkedIn and Facebook
2. With Pause: Website and Instagram
3. The Cove School: Website and Instagram
4. Trusting Equus: Website and Instagram
5. Kolbe Assessment

Quotes:

-"Mindfulness is about being okay with whatever is happening and having the space to navigate and choose a direction." – Renee Metty

-"Knowing oneself raises consciousness and impacts the world's consciousness." – Renee Metty

-"The key to managing human energy is understanding its contagious nature and being mindful of the energy we bring into every interaction." – Mark Wright

Listener Challenge:

This week, try instituting a daily mindfulness practice. Share your experience with us on social media using #BEATSWORKINGShow.

Connect with Us:

-Website: www.beatsworkingpodcast.com

-LinkedIn: @BEATS WORKING Show

-Instagram: @beatsworkingshow

-Facebook: @Beats Working Show

-YouTube: @BEATSWORKINGPODCAST

Support the Show:

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your feedback helps us improve and reach more listeners.

BEATS WORKING is a platform on a mission to redeem work—the word, the place, and the way. We believe that work is the most honorable act in the universe, and through inspiring stories and practical insights, we want to transform the way people think about work and help them discover greater fulfillment in their lives. We invite you to join us as we build community through sharing and actively demonstrating what we learn.

If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email producer Tamar Medford at tamar@workp2p.com.