(Ep. 119) Deb Mashek: Collaborate without the hate

IN EPISODE 177: Every major success unfolds through a series of minor steps. In Episode 177, Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa Lewiss showcase the microskills that help us achieve personal and professional success. From building your network to navigating conflict, you'll learn how microskills pave the way for big breakthroughs and allow us to move forward, one skill at a time. ABOUT ADAIRA LANDRY & RESA LEWISS: Adaira Landry, MD MEd is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital,  and the co-founder of Writing in Color, a non-profit that teaches the craft of writing. Resa E. Lewiss MD is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at University of Alabama, Birmingham, and the host of The Visible Voices Podcast. Together, Adaira and Resa are co-authors of MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact.

IN EPISODE 176: When life gets hard, the resilient get hardier. In Episode 176, Steven Stein explains why "hardiness" - the mix of resilience and emotional intelligence -helps us overcome adversity and bounce back better than before. Steven explores the three C's of hardiness (challenge, control and commitment), explains how hardiness can be measured and practiced in a variety of jobs and workplace settings, identifies the link between hardiness and other high-EQ traits, and shares some behind-the-scenes insights on why reality TV stars are hardier than their competitors. We can make stress work for us, not against us - and after listening to Steven, you'll be ready to take on life's challenges with greater ease. ABOUT STEVEN STEIN: Dr. Steven Stein is a world-renowned clinical psychologist, international best-selling author  and the founder and Executive Chair of Multi-Health Systems (MHS), a publisher of scientifically validated assessments for over 40 years. Steven is a leading expert on psychological assessment and emotional intelligence, and has worked with the Canadian Forces, the U.S. Air Force, Army, and Navy -- and well as with special units of the Pentagon, the FBI Academy and companies like American Express, Air Canada, and Coca-Cola. Steven has also served as a consultant to numerous reality TV shows like MasterChef, Real Housewives of Toronto and Bachelor in Paradise.

IN EPISODE 175: Resilience needs more than a will - it needs a way. In Episode 175, Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier shows us how to develop a resilience plan that's built to last. You'll learn how to turn resilience from a sentiment into a strategy with highly practical, low-barrier tips to strengthen your resolve and readiness to act in the face of challenge. Whether you're looking to help yourself or your entire team, you'll find action-oriented ways to become more resilient every day. ABOUT MARIE-HELENE PELLETIER: Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier. Marie is a psychologist with a systems mind – applying two decades of clinical experience with senior leadership roles in multiple sectors. She's a member of the Global Clinical Practice Network of the World Health Organization, and is past Director on the boards of the Canadian Psychological Association and the International Association of Applied Psychology. Her latest book is The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health. LINKS: Order the Book:  https://theresilienceplan.com/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmhpelletier/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/drmhpelletier YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ryCJz3vUfYZOxegc41DZQ  Website:  https://drmarie-helene.com/

IN EPISODE 174: Resilience allows us to face adversity and bounce back better than before. But it's not something we discover- it's something we develop. In Episode 174, Simon T. Bailey shows us how to cultivate resilience at work by unlocking the power of peer-to-peer support, positive leadership and self-awareness. Resilience is caught, not taught - and after listening to Simon, you'll be ready to model the beliefs and behaviors that help people thrive during challenging times. ABOUT SIMON T. BAILEY: Simon T. Bailey is a keynote speaker, a career coach, and the founder of Simon T. Bailey International, a global training and development agency that has served over 2,000 clients across more than 50 countries over the last three decades. Previously, Simon led sales for the Disney Institute, and his latest book is Resilience@Work: How to coach yourself into a thriving future.

When feedback is scarce, we can either hope or act. By becoming a "feedback magnet," we can attract the insights we need on our own terms and timeline - because waiting for feedback is not an activity. Last in a four-part series of "Things I Wish."

In this special series, I share some wishes of my own. Third in the series: Why "good enough" feedback is enough - and how high-frequency feedback delivers a win for both the giver and receiver.

In this special series, I share some wishes of my own. Second in the series: To give better feedback, follow the Silver Rule: Don't give others what you don't want them to give you. By establishing your own feedback "to don't" list, you'll end up sharing the kind of feedback others want to receive.

In this special series, I share some wishes of my own. First in the series: Candor is kind when it's delivered with care. See how candor encouraged students to write better essays and helped NASA avert flight crashes -- and learn four practical ways to get the candor you crave for better results and relationships.

IN EPISODE 169: Our devices can either confine us or refine us - and that choice can have a major impact on our health, productivity and wellbeing. In Episode 169, Amy Blankson explores the debilitating effects of digital distraction and makes the case for a more empowered relationship with our tech - not shame, guilt or full-blown surrender. We discuss ways to create more awareness and intention around our devices, how organizations can set better standards and practices, and what a digitally balanced workplace looks like. Digital flourishing is just one click away - and after listening to Amy, you'll learn how to take control of your tech for good. ABOUT AMY BLANKSON: Amy Blankson is the Co-founder and Chief Evangelist of the Digital Wellness Institute and the bestselling author of The Future of Happiness.  Amy is a graduate of Harvard and the Yale School of Management and the only person to receive a Point of Light award from two American Presidents. She's also a member of the UN Global Happiness Council, a Fellow of the World Innovation Organization, a featured professor in Oprah’s happiness e-course, and a regular contributor to Forbes.  Her current work focuses on how to cultivate happiness and well-being in the digital era.

IN EPISODE 168: The ultimate measure of success isn't status or symbols - it's significance. In Episode 168, Suneel Gupta shows us why the pursuit of "inner success" - joy, fulfillment and purpose - leads to to better health, happiness and business outcomes. We cover a range of counter-intuitive topics: why taking breaks is actually good for your bottom line, how high-quality habits can create positive and lasting change, and why failure can become a career accelerant. Outer success starts with inner success - and after listening to Suneel, you'll discover everyday joy, one success at a time. ABOUT SUNEEL GUPTA: Suneel Gupta served as founding CEO of Rise, a wellness company named App of the Year by Apple.  He's a bestselling author of two books, most recently: Everyday Dharma; a renowned speaker, a visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School, and the host of a the docuseries, Business Class, which explores the struggles, commitments, and resilience of entrepreneurs from around the world, now streaming on Amazon Prime.