Building A Better You HQ Podcast

Building A Better You HQ Podcast episodes:

• 04.23.2015

  BBY025 Receiving Criticism and Feedback

  In this episode we discuss how to deal with criticism and feedback. I discuss the emotions you might feel about criticism, taking into account who you’re receiving criticism from, and what to say when you receive it. I do want...

  
• 04.15.2015

  BBY024 Giving Good Feedback

  In today’s episode we talk about feedback: why it’s important, considering the relationship, and how to give it. My answer is with love and logic, not to be confused with the parenting book. I mentioned a technique called an “I”...

  
• 04.01.2015

  BBY023 Richard Shell’s Springboard

  I recently read this great book by Richard Shell called Springboard: Launching Your Personal Search for Success. I highly recommend this book as food for thought for clarifying your goals, defining success, and general food for thought. In this episode,...

  
• 03.19.2015

  BBY022 Condolences and Congratulations

  I recently have had to write some condolence letters and some congratulatory notes. This episode reports what I learned.

  
• 02.26.2015

  BBY021 The First Step To Riches

  This week I talk about the first step to getting rich: thrift. I have several links of resources I refer to in the episode. Don’t miss the video from the Harvard student who paid off his debt in a year....

  
• 02.18.2015

  BBY020 Toastmasters

  This week’s episode we have a conversation with Linda Rhea, the District 26 Governor. We talk all things Toastmasters–speaking, leading, and communicating. Here’s a few helpful Toastmasters links.: Toastmasters International District 26 Toastmasters

  
• 02.05.2015

  BBY019 Stephen Covey’s 7th Habit – Sharpen the Saw

  This is the last installment in our review of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. We talk about sharpening the saw and personal bank accounts.

  
• 01.25.2015

  BBY018 Covey’s 6th Habit Synergize

  This week I discuss Stephen Covey’s 6th Habit: Synergize.

  
• 01.15.2015

  BBY017 Covey’s 5th Habit Understand First, Then Seek to be Understood

  This week we’re on Habit 5 of Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits. This is a great lesson in communication. During this week I reference several other books on communication. Here are their links.   Just Listen by Mark Goulston How to...

  
• 12.29.2014

  BBY016 Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits Reviewed: Habit 4 Win-Win

  This is the fourth in the series. We’ll talk about thinking win-win, Ayn Rand’s Trader Principle, and lunchbox trades. Please leave any feedback in the comments section.

  
• 12.23.2014

  015 Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits: Habit 3 Putting First Things First

  This week, we’re reviewing the third habit from Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits: Putting First Thing First. I mention Peter Drucker’s “Effective Executive“, which has a chapter called First Things First.

  
• 12.15.2014

  014 Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits: Habit 2 Begin with the End in Mind

  Habit two is the “Begin with The End In Mind”. Perfect discussion around this time of new year’s resolutions, goal setting and year end reflection.

  
• 12.09.2014

  013 Covey’s 1st Habit

  Whether you call it intentionality or living by choice, Stephen Covey covered it in the first of his seven habits: Be Proactive. This is the first in a series where I’ll be discussing Stephen R. Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly...

  
• 11.27.2014

  012 Writing Thank You Notes

  Writing thank you notes are a great way to improve your life. This week, I talk about why and how to write thank you notes. I also review Charles Murray’s “The Curmudgeon’s Guide to Getting Ahead”. Show links: Charles Murray’s...

  
• 11.20.2014

  011 Kirk Barbera on Good Literature

  This week, we have Kirk Barbera on as a guest. We talk about how great literature can help you live a great life. Links from the show: Kirk Barbera’s site GL Squared (Podcast) Gone With The Wind Rudyard Kipling’s If

  
• 11.04.2014

  010 Pomodoro Technique

  The Pomodoro Technique is one of the easiest ways to create a focused work structure for yourself. We discuss how I apply the Pomodoro Technique and give some tips on how to apply it. Links: Pomodoro PDF Online Pomodoro Timer...

  
• 10.29.2014

  BBY009 Prioritize

  In today’s episode, I recommend a book and talk about what to do when you have a ton of work to do. Links relevant to today’s show: Steven Pressfield’s “The War of Art” The Legend of Bagger Vance Stephen Covey’s...

  
• 10.22.2014

  008 Luis Tavel Part 2

  This is part two of the interview with Luis Tavel. We talk about communication, professional dress, and social media. He even makes a suggestion of what to buy if you only have $200 to your name. Links from the show:...

  
• 10.15.2014

  007 Interview with Luis Tavel on personal branding (Part 1)

  This is the first part of a two part series. Luis Tavel and I talk about personal branding. If you want to find out more about Luis, his website is here.

  
• 10.07.2014

  006 The Mindset Episode

  This episode is a discussion about and book review of Dr. Carol Dweck’s book “The Mindset”. What areas do you have a fixed mind set? What areas do you have a growth mindset? Links from the show: The Sal Kahn...

  
• 09.30.2014

  005 Nathan Ohren on Journaling (Plus a bonus 30 day challenge)

  This week I pushed up an interview with Nathan Ohren to get the word out on the 30 Day Digital Challenge. It starts on October 1! Journaling is one of the most high leverage tactics for self improvement, problem solving...

  
• 09.23.2014

  004 Interview with Theresa Letman: Using Your Skills to Get A Better Job

  This week, I interview Theresa Letman about her most recent job change. I am probably biased, but I think she used all of her skills to get the perfect job for her. We talk about her visual resume.

  
• 09.16.2014

  003 Three ways to make your SMART goals smarter

  On today’s episode, I talk about SMART goals and suggest three C’s from Locke and Latham’s work on goal setting to make your SMART goals smarter.

  
• 09.09.2014

  002 Nathan Shafer on Ninjas, Heroes, and the Most Powerful Word in English

  Nathan Shafer Nathan and I discuss heroes, goals, and the most powerful word in the English language. I’ve included links to all of the resources mentioned in this cast. Links: Kasey Catanzaro on American Ninja Warrior Big Messy Bites with...

  
• 09.02.2014

  001 Building A Better You HQ – Introduction and Welcome

  Listen to my first episode, where I introduce myself and my show.