New Podcast Category: Bring Your Whole Self To Work

In order to bring our whole selves to work and to fully engage in our lives we need to make taking care of ourselves a priority.  In this week’s episode I share some of my own current challenges with self-care and explore how we can take better care of ourselves.  The way we work and live these days doesn’t always lend itself to prioritizing our well-being.  And, if we’re going to do our work with authenticity, depth, and impact, and live our lives in a healthy and productive way, we have to figure out ways to care for ourselves that nourish us.

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In today’s solo episode, I use the Golden State Warriors as an example of a team that exemplifies a true championship team. As a lifelong fan of the Warriors, born and raised in Oakland, I’ve witnessed plenty of failure from this franchise over the years. The current incarnation of the Golden State Warriors, who just won their third NBA title in the past four seasons, however, is arguably one of the greatest teams in basketball history.  

And, not only have they been incredibly successful on the court, they have built a team culture that is remarkable (which I believe is one of the keys to their extraordinary performance).  It doesn’t matter if it’s in business or in sports, when we make a commitment to each other and to the chemistry of the team, incredible things can happen. In this episode, I outline five specific things the Warriors have done to create their success, which I think any team can emulate in order to enhance their culture and performance.

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Today’s episode is the final solo podcast in which I discuss the key themes of my new book Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance. During this episode, I review each of the five principles.  I also detail specific actions and practical applications that can be implemented independently or collaboratively in a team environment. To highlight the idea of bringing it all together, I conclude this podcast with a thought-provoking question, “Are you living your resume or your eulogy?”

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Today’s episode is the fifth in a series of solo podcasts in which I discuss each of the five principles of my new book Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance. During this episode, I unpack the fifth and final principal, Create a Championship Team. A positive culture is an intangible, foundational element of teams and organizations that achieve peak performance. Building a strong culture and good team chemistry involves fostering a psychologically safe environment where people can be real, develop, celebrate, connect, and embrace their humanness.

What can you do to bring your whole self to work and create a championship team around you?

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Today’s episode is the fourth in a series of solo podcasts in which I discuss the five principles of my new book Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance. During this episode, I talk about the importance of embracing a growth mindset.  Growth mindset is a powerful concept introduced to the world over a decade ago by Stanford professor Carol Dweck.  Our ability to adapt to change, take feedback, and look at everything that comes our way, even and especially challenges, as growth opportunities dramatically impacts our success and fulfillment at work and in life.

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Today’s episode is the third in a series of podcasts in which I discuss the five principles of my new book Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance. During this episode, I talk about emotional intelligence and the core components that characterize it, as well as the importance of expressing our emotions at work and how we can listen more effectively. I also touch on blending mindfulness into our connected world and the essence of trust.

The five principles of my new book are #1 Be Authentic, #2 Utilize the Power of Appreciation, #3 Focus on Emotional Intelligence, #4 Embrace the Growth Mindset, and #5 Create a Championship Team.

When you order copies of Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance in bulk from 1-800-CEO-READ, you’ll get a nice discount on the books and you can contact us for additional bonuses and offers.

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Today’s episode is the second in a series of podcasts in which I discuss the five principles of my new book Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance. During this episode, I talk about the power of appreciation and how to take on a mindset of gratitude. I also offer ways individuals, leaders, teams, and organizations can start practicing and utilizing appreciation to create a positive, healthy culture at work. Imagine if we all showed up to work today and made the choice to be grateful for all of it, even the stuff that ruffles our feathers.

The five principles of my new book are #1 Be Authentic, #2 Utilize the Power of Appreciation, #3 Focus on Emotional Intelligence, #4 Embrace the Growth Mindset, and #5 Create a Championship Team.

When you order copies of Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance in bulk from 1-800-CEO-READ, you’ll get a nice discount on the books and you can contact us for additional bonuses and offers.

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Today’s episode is the first in a series of podcasts in which I discuss the five principles of my new book Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance. During this episode, I address the foundational first principle, Be Authentic. This principle is important because it is the one all the other principles in the book build upon. It’s not always easy to be authentic. It takes conscious effort, mindful intention, and real courage.  I share about the authenticity equation and a group activity that help can help you, your team, and anyone move through the fear often associated with being vulnerable and demonstrate the human connection we all share.

Over the next few episodes, I will be exploring the additional four principles of my book. They are #2 Utilize the Power of Appreciation, #3 Focus on Emotional Intelligence, #4 Embrace the Growth Mindset, and #5 Create a Championship Team.

When you order copies of Bring Your Whole Self to Work from 800-CEO-READ for your team or organization, you’ll get a nice bulk discount price.

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My new book is officially available today! During this episode, I share the behind-the-scenes reality of making this book and podcast come to life, and some of what made it challenging.  I discuss and explore the nature of creativity, grief, and inspiration, and how all of these things were aspects of me writing my new book…and, how you can embrace your own journey, wherever you may be right now.

Order Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance and you will have access to special audio bonuses. And if you live in the Bay area, you can join me on May 5th for a live book launch at Book Passage in Corte Madera at 7 pm.

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My guest this week, Susan Stiffelman, is a parenting expert. She started her career as a teacher and a therapist. In her books, Parenting with Presence and Parenting without Power Struggles she acknowledges that parents are transforming and growing along with their children. She speaks to large organizations, like Google, and was the parenting expert for AOL and the Huffington Post for many years.  She has been featured on the Today show and partners with other experts and authors in her online summits and programs.

My book, Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection and Performance comes out officially May 1, 2018, but you can pre-order it now and receive special audio bonuses. And, you can join me on May 5th for a live book launch at the Book Passage in Corte Madera at 7 pm.

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