Lisa on mindful service and giving, Jeanette Bennett on dealing with rejection and criticism in our lives, and Jim Brickman on his music and his career. 

Giving Tuesday (00:00)

Lisa and producers Rod Gustafson, Becca Hurley, and Ruby Woodside circle back to the idea of Giving Tuesday and offer some follow-up on how being more mindful of serving others has affected them.

Dealing with Rejection and Criticism (14:20)

We’ve all been there: maybe we’ve been rejected for a dream career. Maybe we suffered a bad breakup. Maybe someone has pulled us aside to tell us exactly what we’ve been doing wrong. It’s not a good feeling to know we’re not wanted, or our work isn’t good enough, or we need to change, but it’s a feeling nearly everyone feels eventually.

So what are the best ways to deal with rejection and criticism? How can we make rejection work for us rather than against us? Here to discuss the research on this topic is Jeanette Bennett. Jeanette is the founder and editor of Utah Valley Magazine, BusinessQ, Prosper Magazine, and others, and is a regular presenter at The Lisa Valentine Clark show.

Jim Brickman (50:45)

Jim Brickman is the best-selling solo pianist of our time, having scored twenty-one number one albums and thirty-two Top 20 Radio Singles in Billboard Magazine’s charts. His soothing and uplifting music has entertained, helped motivate marriages, and, very likely, extended the life of many listeners struggling with stress and anxiety. And after thirty years of creating music, he’s just beginning to tour twenty states with his tour titled “A Joyful Christmas”. You can find details at www.JimBrickman.com.