'The US has arbitrary educational standards that don't account for individual differeneces. In an effort to bring everybody up, we have done the opposite.' Thank you to retired teacher and author, Barbara Mojica, for joining me to talk about the importance of critical thinking and how her passion for learning & history helped her fulfill a rewarding career as an Educator and an Author. Even in retirement, Barbara continues to inspire children with content on her YouTube Channel and with her ...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Who's repsonsible for your burnout? What can be done about it? David Greenwood, author of, 'Overcoming Burnout-Real-life Strategies for Burnout Prevention and Recovery' shared some ideas with me. Greenwood works one-on-one with busy professionals that have ADHD or burnout, and in some cases both. He helps them thrive in business and in life, lower their stress and minimize the distractions that are challenging them. Together they build the systems they require to achieve the balance they desire ...
Dec 05, 2023•53 min
David Haverty is the co-founder of Seaglass technology partners, a technical recruiting firm that is thriving in the world of AI, data, and emerging technologies. Outside of work, Dave is an enthusiastic hockey Dad of two of the grittiest athletes you'll ever meet, Dylan and Jack. He is happily married to his wife Alicia, who deserves a medal for tolerating all of his bullshit. Over the years, Dave has acted in multiple plays, found his way into an MTV music video, headlined a small music festiv...
Nov 28, 2023•59 min
'You've got several weeks to two months if you do nothing.' Ken Gustin had acute myeloid leukemia. His chances of survival were estimated at 20% That's what the doctors told him in November 2016 and yet seven years later, at roughly sixty years old, Ken is thriving. How did he survive? How did he crawl out of financial turmoil? How did he reinvent his career later in life? He surrendered. He found his purpose. Listen to this inspiring story about how cancer helped this husband & dad find a r...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min
First solo episode in 11 months Why the 11 month layoff? What to expect going forward over the next year Walking & Intermittant Fasting Listen to Smartless - #JasonBateman #WillArnet #SeanHayes #ApplePodcasts _________________________________________________________________________________ Today's Topic is built around this LinkedIn post...Hope you enjoy _________________________________________________________________________________ There are many jobs that would NOT get done without onsit...
Nov 15, 2023•26 min
Dina Gray’s daughter, Emilia, was diagnosed with Autism at 18 months old and heavily reliant on behavioral therapy. When schools went fully remote in March of 2020, Emilia’s development immediately started regressing. As time passed, Dina’s concerns began to grow about the lack of support available to her daughter and other families with Autistic children. It wasn’t until Emilia aged-out the therapy program she’d been in that Dina met her now Clinical Partner, Kerri Brown. Dina was drawn to Kerr...
Dec 20, 2022•35 min
Now that the holiday season is in full swing, many of us will have ample opportunity to gather with friends, family and colleagues to eat, drink and celebrate...and then drink some more! Who hasn't pre-gamed before an office party or polished off a few bottles of wine with friends after shopping?1?! Much like coffee, Alcohol has become a staple in the daily lives of many successful people. The marketing dollars spent to promote alcohol consumption is only rivaled by the money spent by automodbil...
Dec 16, 2022•49 min
In 2020, COVID-19 threw the world into turmoil. For many of us, this was the first time that we had to take immediate – and drastic – action to protect our health and the health of others. We had to follow a new set of emergency policies and protocols, put in place at a time when many experts and authorities were only making the best decisions they could with the limited information they had. In a political climate that was already tense, having to separate from one another only made us more div...
Oct 11, 2022•48 min
Like many Americans, Josie Warren touts a troubling backlog of health issues. Throughout her life, she suffered from thyroid issues, eating disorders, alcoholism, and a host of other challenges that kept her and her body on a perpetual see-saw of symptoms. Being chronically ill became a way of life for Josie. She relied on pharmaceuticals to get through the day, and she was sure that her body was meant to live in a state of constant sickness. But when Josie became so ill that she had to leave he...
Oct 04, 2022•54 min
Loss is catastrophic. Nothing will fill the void left by a loved one, and there’s no quick fix for a broken heart. Loss can also be the catalyst for uncertainty. What will life look like, without that person that was so vital to our existence? Now that they’re gone, what will happen to the life we built with them? How will we manage, and who will we become? Kim Hamer found herself asking these questions thirteen years ago, when her husband passed away from cancer. Left to grieve, Kim had to supp...
Sep 27, 2022•59 min
Society is made up of systems. We sanction governments, companies, and schools, so that we can operate in a shared space. We create milestones – like having children, getting promoted, or owning a home – that become the maps by which we organize and live our lives. Most systems come with good intentions. Many of our systems allow us to find purpose and contribute to the world. But there are a lot of people who don’t fit within a system. They can’t be at an office from 9 to 5. They don’t thrive w...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Attitudes toward law enforcement vary in this country. Some communities generally trust their police. Others clearly need reform. But officers all wear the same uniform–even one controversy affects us all. In 2006, Ed Cronin took over as the Chief of Police in what was then called “crime city.” At the time, Fitchburg, MA had a higher murder rate per capita than Boston, and a dropout rate of minority students of over 40%. But after learning about Boston’s method for reducing crime, Ed decided to ...
Sep 06, 2022•54 min
Chances are, you’re hiring. And it’s not hard to find candidates. LinkedIn is a worldwide network of professionals, many of whom are #opentowork. You can post your job on Indeed or Zip Recruiter and have a dozen applicants in minutes. But are they the right candidates? We talk a lot about relationships on this podcast. While the digital age should make connecting easier, our online platforms are so clogged with candidates that when it comes to staffing, we really haven’t made much progress. Many...
Aug 30, 2022•56 min
Curiosity is innate in children. Kids want to understand why things are the way that they are, and they want to contribute in meaningful ways to the world around them. But society hasn’t set up a system that celebrates curiosity. Many schools–both public and private–aren’t set up to nurture a child’s talent. Many children are coddled out of developing their own resilience and problem-solving skills – which are the skills that they’ll need to become independent adults. But children want to contri...
Aug 16, 2022•1 hr
You write all the time. Texts, memos, presentation headers, tweets, posts on LinkedIn. And emails. So many emails. But experience doesn’t beget effectiveness; even the best writers make mistakes. And writing is high stakes–how we convey our ideas, concerns, questions, and feedback will determine how others see us as professionals and as people. In this episode, we hear from Erin Lebacqz, the founder of High Value Writing, where she helps workplace writers achieve their professional and personal ...
Aug 02, 2022•51 min
In the US, the college search is its own era in young adulthood. High schoolers and their parents travel the country in search of the right fit. Students are encouraged to find a campus that gives them “that feeling” – that affirming jitter that says, “this is where you belong.” And for many of us, helping a child navigate the college process is its own emotional, mental, and financial obstacle. While every college website features plenty of photos, testimonials, a list of majors, and a menu of ...
Jul 19, 2022•39 min
The loneliness epidemic isn’t a secret. Even before COVID, Americans were feeling more isolated from friends, from family, from their colleagues, and from themselves. We know that the problem is pervasive, and we know that it applies to all types of organizations. How do you attract and retain the right people, if they don’t feel loyal to their colleagues or to the company? Author, speaker, and adviser Charles Vogl argues that there are evidence-based practices for creating community. And he’s n...
Jul 05, 2022•48 min
Rachel Chaikof was one week old when her mother, Melissa, suspected that something was wrong: she didn’t startle at the sound of a slamming car door. Rachel was diagnosed with Usher Syndrome, a genetic condition which causes either inherent or progressive deafness. But being deaf was not an absolute: as a child, Rachel became one of the first children to receive a Cochlear Implant by way of an FDA trial. Because of medical innovation, Rachel could now experience the world for how it was meant to...
Jun 28, 2022•41 min
Some people are completely comfortable at work. They know what they bring to the table, and they’re comfortable asking questions and challenging the status quo. But many also feel out of place, and they pick up on small actions that only make them feel less comfortable speaking up. Limor Bergman, a software engineer, noticed that women in her male-dominated field often struggled to feel included and to speak up at work. So she took her 20 years of experience in the industry and started coaching ...
Jun 14, 2022•53 min
What is ability? We all have distinct abilities, challenges, and gifts. And focusing on what you can do is far more important than focusing on what you can’t do. John Cronin was in his last year in high school, and he needed to figure out what to do next. He thought about what he loved and what he was good at. He landed on socks. Crazy socks. With the help of his dad, Mark, John started to design and sell socks online. They started posting about their business on social media, and before they kn...
Apr 26, 2022•45 min
So many people just want to be happy; there’s so much talk about finding happiness, you’d think it was a scarce resource. But perhaps what makes happiness so elusive is that it’s so plentiful. We all have the capacity to find it, grow it, and live it. So why aren’t we happier? Tamara Zoner believes that happiness is a choice. There are more circumstances in your control than you think, and evaluating your own behavior is essential to making the small, habitual changes that will compound to a hap...
Apr 19, 2022•45 min
We all know takers. They’re the people who show up when it’s convenient and contribute only when they gain something in return. But even so, there are just as many people eager to give more than they receive. EA Csolkovits started out as a janitor in the home of June Martino–she’s the lady that believed in Ray Kroc’s McDonald’s before it was McDonald’s. After realizing how approachable she was, he asked her how she found success–and was even more surprised at how much she was willing to share wi...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr
All day, you’re looking at things. You look at your email, your Instagram feed, your colleagues, your clients, your own face in a Zoom call, your loved ones. Not being able to see or read well – or not liking how you look with glasses on – is distracting and frustrating. This week, Dave sits down with Rick Young of Boston Vision, who walks us through the surgical options available to those who want to ditch the glasses and contacts. Between LASIK, PRK, implanted contacts, and cataract surgery, t...
Mar 29, 2022•40 min
On this podcast, we talk a lot about the consequences of inaction. What’s worse–saying something and rocking the boat, or suffering in silence? Growing up, Jerry Fu learned to be silent and avoid conflict. But as he grew older, he learned that yielding to others’ expectations can be toxic, for both himself and the person on the other end. In his career as a pharmacist, he learned a similar lesson when dealing with customers. Sometimes, you have to offer concessions and always, you have to learn ...
Mar 15, 2022•47 min
Everywhere, professionals are looking for the right job, and companies are looking to hire them. But companies can’t afford to hire the wrong people. We need people who are competent. We need people who are engaged. We need people who will not compromise the safety of our workplace. As a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), David Sawyer recognized that all companies were worried about safety. In 2004, David started Safer Places, Inc., where he offers background screenings, drug testing, and ...
Mar 08, 2022•55 min
Parenting is tough. We want to do it right, and we constantly have to make decisions that we know can impact our children for the rest of their lives. Today, we hear from Debbie Godfrey, founder of Positive Parenting, where she gives workshops and tools to parents who are looking to feel more competent at life’s most important job. Ultimately, our job as parents is to “work ourselves out of a job”: to know that we are raising independent, confident, and responsible members of society. In Debbie’...
Mar 01, 2022•57 min
We know that diversity is good for us. Whether it’s diversity of personnel, of activities, or of opinions, hearing new perspectives and sitting with discomfort are some of the best things we can do for ourselves, our organizations, and our communities. But paying lip service isn’t enough. How do we actually do it? Today, we hear from Jeff Le, a public policy adviser for corporate leaders and politicians. Jeff teaches us to find the confidence to say what we think and the courage to deal with the...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 4 min
With so many roads and so many routes, both the young and the old are looking for guidance as they create fulfilling lives. Today, we hear from storyteller, author, and educator, Sam Thiara. Through his work as a professor, Sam Thiara learned how to mentor young people in their pursuit of finding what they want to do and who they want to be. Thiara believes that you find direction when you look inward. So how do you uncover your compass? Find a coach that asks you plenty of questions, and live y...
Feb 15, 2022•44 min
Marketing isn’t known for being sexy. Finding customers can feel like chasing, and many companies scare people away when they only talk about themselves. In this episode, marketing consultant Tim Fitzpatrick teaches us how to get back to the basics. Marketing well requires looking at data to see what customers we’re attracting and why. It comes down to pinpointing our ideal customers, listening to them, and helping them become their best. And although it isn’t sexy, we sometimes have to delay im...
Jan 18, 2022•49 min
Young people everywhere are looking to share their talent and passions. In next week's episode, Harry Beard talks about how creatives of Generation Z build momentum around their passions. With platforms like YouTube, we can learn anything we want, so long as we have the dedication and discipline to do so. And in our ever-connected world, we can also find and speak to important people if we want, so long as we are willing to put ourselves out there. Harry values talent and drive over everything, ...
Jan 11, 2022•55 min
