Michelle McQuaid - Finding Happiness When Times are Tough

How might your world change if you were a gifted listener? How might it impact your relationships, your friendships, your work, your negotiations, your community? Fortunately, listening is not a gift; it’s something you can learn. Oscar Trimboli is famous for his ability to listen. Listening is more than just hearing the words. If you want to be a better listener, you’re going to want to listen to this!

Jackie Stavros’ book, Conversations Worth Having, has had a profound impact on my thinking. I used to see the world as a highly-trained problem solver. In this conversation we discuss some powerful tools to shape your conversations and the world around you.

There's a hidden conversation that impacts the culture where you work. Most of us are completely unaware and therefore have forfeited the ability to choose how we contribute. In this episode, I'll explore the unbelievable power of words. 

On this Mother's Day I've been pondering in the leadership lessons I learned from my mom. Well, she is actually my second mom and that's a big part of the story. I am where I am today because of her foundation of unstoppable love.

If you understand how your brain works, you can expand the number of options you have when you’re feeling under pressure. Here are five steps that you can take next time you’re feeling stuck to unlock options you’d otherwise miss.

There's been a lot of talk about Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and how it is a better predictor of success than IQ. Not only is Paul Peixoto is an expert in EQ, he has plenty of it to go around. Following this episode, you'll walk away with some practical ideas that you can put to work this week. 

Communication is challenging enough on a good day. When stress goes up, communication can go down. The results can snowball into an avalanche. David Maxfield, New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and leading social scientist for organizational change shares insights that will improve your ability to adapt to change in the workplace (and at home for that matter). Whether you're a leader trying to lead under pressure or an employee trying to survive a leader that can't, David will share some practical tools that you'll be able to use this week. 

Dan Rockwell's blog has been listed as the #1 most shared leadership blog in the world. His posts are less than 250 words but his insights are highly concentrated and filled with gold. In this podcast Dan and I explore some of the most important leadership lessons that he's learned over the past 12 years since he started the blog. 

If you're getting discouraged because times are tough and you're wondering what you're doing wrong, this episode is for you. Michelle McQuaid has a wealth of information. She has been featured on Forbes, the Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, and others. She is a super-star in the world of positive psychology. Grab a cup of coffee and take a listen. You'll be glad you did.

Life is like walking on a glacier. If you're smart, you'll rope up with other people. Too many people learn this the hard way. If you're feeling the pressure increasing in your life, it's time to rope up. Listen to this episode to understand why.