Audio Tidbits

In episode 98 of How To Matter, I introduce you to The How To Matter Election Guide. In Vol1, I jump into the first question, Do we actually need a new leader or any leader at all for that matter? Perhaps we do but that is likely not the crux of the question. rather we might be better served by wondering what we expect of our President. It may be that leadership, although high on the list of wants, may not be at the top of the list. If you are curious about what goes on the top, take a few minutes to consider Vol1 of The How To Matter Election Guide.

In episode 97 of How To Matter, the jr. detectives return by popular request from How To Matter listeners. The question was how did Charlie and Teri come to start hanging out together. In this episode, I share that story, along with Charlie's four tips for problem solving. The four tips are not new or particularly complicated. However, they are important and ones we need to be reminded of, need to keep in mind any time we want someone to take our problems or issues seriously.

In episode 96 of How To Matter, I continue the Negotiations 101 series. In this section I discuss drive us up the wall players who over value the points of agreement and act as if the remaining points of disagreement are quite minor and certainly trivial. If we are not vigilant, we can find ourselves with an agreement with some of the pieces missing, at least some of the pieces important to us missing.

In episode 95 of How To Matter, I look seriously at delegation and when we should and should not delegate. It seems like an easy thing to do. We have a job that needs done so we simply pass it along to someone else. How tough is that? Well, as they say, The devil is in the details; and the details that go along with delegation are potentially quite devilish. In the podcast, I discuss the down side of delegation and suggest some criteria we should use to decide whether delegation is for us.

In episode 94 of How To Matter, I explore the myth of a balanced life. The notion is to develop a balance among the various areas or elements of our life; and once we find the correct or best balance, we should maintain that balance. I doubt if that is possible; and even if it were, life has a way of not cooperating with our grand plan. Things happen, things come up, life makes non-negotiable demands. The balance, if we actually achieve it, goes down the tube. No, a balanced life is a myth perpetuated by people who don't live in our world. The best we can do is to integrate the important elements of our lives and then thoughtfully manage everything as best we can. It won't be balanced but we can over time be sure each life priority gets its due.

In episode 93 of How To Matter, I shift away from the usual How To Matter content to share a story. This story seems intended for young people but surprisingly includes a couple of those little life's lessons we can all take to heart. Making a difference to people who make a difference to us is sometimes easier than one might ever imagine.

In episode 92 of How To Matter, I explore the 6 most common leadership styles and consider both the advantages of each style and its down side, its disadvantages. After considering the 6 leadership styles, I share a short quiz you can use to assess your leadership style and its benefits and costs. The podcast ends with the key question when settling on your personal leadership style.

In episode 91 of How To Matter, success is the focus priority. Are you successful? If so, what brings you to that conclusion? If not, why Not? When and under what conditions will you be successful, if success is a personal goal? In the podcast, I explore these questions and suggest some ways you can assure your progress along the success path.

In episode 90 of How To Matter, we get to take a trip down memory lane. For this trip, though, the magic fairy makes us a most interesting offer. This trip is real. We are offered the opportunity for a life rerun, starting at age 16. Nothing different, no changes. A real rerun. Do you take the trip or move on from where you are? In the podcast, I share my take on this magical offer.

In episode 89 of How To Matter, I try to get past a pesky case of pod block. Along with being quite frustrating, pod block is down right annoying. How did I get past the dread pod block? If you ever thought about writing your very own country song, listen to the podcast. There is a tip worth taking to heart.