This podcast episode on parenting with Dr. Laura Markham by the Knowledge Project had some great information. Even if you don’t have children, the information about self-regulation and emotion coaching can be useful in most relationships. Here are my notes.
Read MoreOver the years, I’ve seen Benjamin Franklin quoted countless times. And nearly every time, his quote made me pause, think, and reflect. Poor Richard’s Almanack is a collection of Franklin's maxims, rules, and aphorisms. I enjoyed reading them and I’ve included my favorite “wit and wisdom” in these notes.
Read MoreThis TED talk was recommended by a friend. I’m interested in vulnerability’s impact on trust in relationships and teams. This is a (very) light overview of Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability.
Read MoreThis book was recommended to me by a friend as a good read on self-awareness. I enjoyed it. The book is packed with wisdom that is relevant to leaders and teams of all kinds. It’s also a book about emotions.
Read MoreCOVID-19 wiped out many of my regular routines. As a result, I’ve been procrastinating more than usual. I found this TED talk and it helped me understand what’s happening inside my brain when I procrastinate. If you’re procrastinating right now, these notes might be helpful to you too.
Read MoreI stumbled across this podcast when I was researching empathy for this article: Clarifying empathy as skill so we can use it. Fred Rogers was a master of feelings and empathy. I don’t remember watching Mister Rogers Neighborhood much as a child. But I do remember a few vivid moments in 1st and 2nd grade when I was exposed to the show at elementary school. As an adult, the way he approached complex emotional topics with simple language amazes me.
Read MoreI’m a regular listener of The Knowledge Project. This episode was special. The host (Shane) and the guest (Neil) know each other well. This led to some interesting conversation across many ideas, including: why work-life balance is not a thing, parenting, retirement, happiness, and resilience.
Read MoreI researched empathy as part of writing this article: Clarifying empathy so we can talk about it. There are as many definitions of empathy out there as there are words in this article. If you’d like to explore empathy further, here are some of my notes.
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