Summary
“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” Rabindranath Tagore
With a belief that people often learn best when they laugh most I bring to the show Daniel Ellenberg to discuss the importance of relationships. The need to belong is a natural condition do the human species as it many sentient beings. It assists to improve our chances of survival. We now know that there is a direct link to our well-being and longevity as it relates to the quality of our relationships in life – both inner and outer. (more…)
No Ego: How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results
by Cy WakemanNo Ego, a book about overcoming workplace drama. Cy Wakeman, past guest on The Hidden Why (episode 459), has written a fantastic book to assist organisations and leaders improve results and reduce staffing costs by creating a culture of accountability rather than one of entitlement. It’s a slap in the face to the current style of leadership, and it starts by understanding the role ego plays in the workplace and how to bypass it. (more…)
Today’s featured guest is Doug Hensch.
The topic is “AND.”
Let the show begin.
Biography and Connect
Doug Hensch, brings a wealth of experience and passion to the work he provides for his clients. His philosophy is simple: Set meaningful goals. Identify your strengths. Work in them regularly.
This philosophy helped him launch a leading self-improvement website, helping thousands of people increase their well-being and resilience. His expertise is in coaching, facilitation, instructional design, and consulting. He has created workshops that focus on resilience, strengths, well-being and goals. As an executive coach, Doug relies on his curiosity, experience and in-depth knowledge of human potential to help individuals set and exceed their goals.
He is the author of Positively Resilient: 5 1/2 Secrets to Beat Stress, Overcome Obstacles, and Defeat Anxiety which was published in October 2016.
Connect with Doug here at DRH Leadership.
Further Reading and Resources
TED Talks: Ideas worth spreading
Elite Daily: The Voice of Generation Y
Four Hour Work Week: How to escape the 9-5, live anywhere and join the new rich.
The Minimalists: How to pursue a minimalist lifestyle and be happier.
Mind Hacks: Tips and Tricks for Using Your Brain
Rich Roll: Plantpowered Wellness Advocate
The Art of Charm: Build confidence, feel comfortable and networking differently.
The Art of Manliness: Encouraging men to be better husbands, fathers, brothers, citizens.
Tiny Buddha: Simple wisdom for complex lives.
Mind Body Green: Lifestyle media brand dedicated to inspiring you to live your best life.
Zen Habits: Find simplicity and mindfulness in life.
Creative NonFiction: “true stories well told.”
Barking Up the Wrong Tree: science-based answers and expert insight on how to be awesome at life.
The Positivity Blog: Practical articles on happiness, self-esteem, productivity and social skills.
Anger
“You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.” Buddha
Anger is a powerful surface emotion and like all emotions anger too perhaps has a purpose. The issue is not anger itself but how it causes us to act. Whether we express our anger in an aggressive unhealthy many or suppress it, both can lead to little resolve. In this episode, I talk on the topic of anger looking and the What, Why and then How we can better manage our anger.
Anger, noun; a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility. (more…)
Jon DeWal
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Howard Thurman
Jon DeWaal is the founder of Liminal Space, a nonprofit dedicated to helping others navigate life’s major transitions. As Jon suggests change is a natural part of the human story. In all transition, small or large, transformation takes place and it is that process that shapes our future story. How we manage and respond to transition is a choice. How we learn and grow from the experience is powerful. (more…)
The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings on Authenticity, Connection and Courage
by Brene BrownDr Brene Brown has become one of my new favourite people. Ever since I watched her TED Talk titled The Power of Vulnerability, I’ve been hooked on the knowledge and wisdom she shares. She has spent over a decade researching the topic of vulnerability which she would define as “uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure.” She’d further say that vulnerability is not either a good or bad emotion but rather the essence to all emotions that when understood and cultivated will allow us to walk into a greater sense of meaning, purpose and joy in life. (more…)
Today’s featured guest is Bryan Falchuk
The topic is “Motivation.”
Let the show begin.
Biography
My guest today has an inspiring story; he went from being obese and depressed to running marathons. He’s faced nearly losing his wife to illness while their young son watched. He became vegan in just one day. He got his masters from a top school and rose to a senior executive position in a successful business. And now he’s a best-selling author and contributor to Inc Magazine. He’s transformed his life and developed an approach to help others do the same that he teaches in his best-selling book “Do a Day”, and he’s here today to share that philosophy with all of you.
Connect with Bryan
Further Reading and Resources
TED Talks: Ideas worth spreading
Elite Daily: The Voice of Generation Y
Four Hour Work Week: How to escape the 9-5, live anywhere and join the new rich.
The Minimalists: How to pursue a minimalist lifestyle and be happier.
Mind Hacks: Tips and Tricks for Using Your Brain
Rich Roll: Plantpowered Wellness Advocate
The Art of Charm: Build confidence, feel comfortable and networking differently.
The Art of Manliness: Encouraging men to be better husbands, fathers, brothers, citizens.
Tiny Buddha: Simple wisdom for complex lives.
Mind Body Green: Lifestyle media brand dedicated to inspiring you to live your best life.
Zen Habits: Find simplicity and mindfulness in life.
Creative NonFiction: “true stories well told.”
Barking Up the Wrong Tree: science-based answers and expert insight on how to be awesome at life.
The Positivity Blog: Practical articles on happiness, self-esteem, productivity and social skills.
Passions – The Pursuit of Purpose Through Deliberate Practice
“Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and, above all, don’t let anyone limit your dreams.” Donovan Bailey
In this solo rant, I do a reading from an article I wrote about the pursuit of passions to assist one in living a purposeful life. There is no doubt in my mind that pursuing our passions makes life great. Passion breeds purpose. If defines internal motivation that pushes one into action and removes the unnecessary from our lives.
You can read the full article here – Passions – The Pursuit Of Purpose Through Deliberate Practice. (more…)
Dr Pankaj Vij is the author of Turbo Metabolism
. In this interview, I speak with Dr Vij about the global obesity crisis and shares thoughts about how we could tackle it and reduce the associated risks.We speak about the human psychological condition as it relates to unhealthy habits. The idea that to change certain behaviours we need to clean up our psychological and physical environments. We talk about lifestyle choices and the impact of societal influences. We discuss the idea of medication as a solution yet ultimately prevention is the best solution. Dr Vij wraps up the discussion with practices that we could all likely benefit from.
The Pursuit of Time and Money: Step into Radical Abundance and Discover the Secret to a Meaningful Prosperous Life
by Sharon L. Spano PhDIn an interview, I did with Sharon Spano, the author of The Pursuit of Time and Money; she stated that the pursuit of time and money isn’t about learning how to be useful in managing these resources but instead a matter of shifting perspectives. That is the goal of this book. Through the lens of human development, Sharon hopes to help people experience transformational change as it relates to their time and money mindset.
I will admit up front that for the first half of this book and beyond I read it in a somewhat unenthusiastically manner. I felt there wasn’t enough meat in the opening chapters to get me excited about the journey of learning something new about time and money. (more…)
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amazing guests, passionate & inspiring people, experts and thoughts on how to find your why and live with passion and purpose.
