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 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 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 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.

In episode 88 of How To Matter, I continue the Negotiations 101 series, with attention in this section on players who do not consider the cost of having their demands met. Sure, they can and do drive us up the wall with their total disregard of potential outcomes and consequences. They want what they want and everything else can go hang.

In episode 87 of How To Matter, I continue the series on Negotiations 101. In this section, the focus is on up-the-wall players who demand things we do have and do control but cannot or will not concede. These are bottom line issues for us. In the podcast, I discuss how to deal with these players and offer one tip you can rely on as you try to negotiate with players who are intent on driving you up the wall along with putting you into a corner where you risk giving away the store.

In episode 86 of How To Matter, I focus on negotiations with players who drive us up the wall. They come from the ranks of players in The Frustration Factor and are particularly difficult to engage in negotiations. The first section of this negotiations series looks at players who demand things we neither have nor control. In the podcast, I suggest a strategy we can use to successfully negotiate with these frustrating players.