• 352. Geniuses Are Humans
    2025/06/24

    This week, Jen and Pete reflect on how grateful they are for their clients, and what they can do when a genius is standing in front of them, ready to be coached.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • Why might a person who is excellent at their craft crave further guidance from a coach?
    • What are some tactics and strategies for coaching a genius?
    • How might ego stand in the way of coaching or leading?

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    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    17 分
  • 351. Enough
    2025/06/17

    This week, Pete and Jen explore the idea of what is "enough", and how we might think about who that enough is for.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • How does the definition of what is enough change based on context?
    • Why might there be societal pressure to do more than enough?
    • How might we allow ourselves to examine what is enough, at bare minimum?

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    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    19 分
  • 350. Less Is More
    2025/06/10

    Inspired by one of Stephen Sondheim's core beliefs, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea that less is more, and how that might move them closer to clarity.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • Why might it be better to give two options to someone, as opposed to seven?
    • Why is clarity so important?
    • What is a "to don't" list?

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    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    20 分
  • 349. Turn the Tassel
    2025/06/03

    This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea of turning the tassel on habits that are ready to be let go.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • How might we think about the way our habits have served us?
    • Why is it important to offer alternative to current habits we would like to let go of?
    • How can we get more comfortable with the practice of examining and changing our habits?

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    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    18 分
  • 348. Six Strokes
    2025/05/27

    In this mic drop filled episode, Pete introduces Jen to an idea that he learned from his swimming coach, and they dive in to thinking about effort, attention, and process.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • Why might we equate huffing and puffing with success or hard work?
    • What tactics might we use to become more efficient?
    • How might we let go of an old process or mental model, to make room for a new one?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

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    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    18 分
  • 347. Industry Standard
    2025/05/20

    This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the idea of industry standards, and if / when they should be followed.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • What is an example of an industry standard that should be followed? And what is one that should not?
    • How might we think about the context of an industry standard?
    • Why might following an industry standard actually be a form of hiding?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

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    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    18 分
  • 346. Uncertainty
    2025/05/13

    This week, Jen and Pete noodle (with some uncertainty) on the relationship between leadership and uncertainty.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • Why is context important, when thinking about the balance between leadership and uncertainty?
    • How might leadership exist in the context of innovation?
    • How might we think about the things that we can control within leadership, like how we show up?

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    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    18 分
  • 345. Am I Ready?
    2025/05/06

    This week, Jen and Pete dive in to the topic of readiness, and how the definition of being ready may change depending on context.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • What may get in the way of feeling ready to jump into a project?
    • Who else, besides ourselves, might we be relying on in order to feel ready?
    • What are some tools and strategies we can use to feel more prepared and less like an imposter?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

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    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    18 分