In Residence with Keith and Laura

     Keith and Laura discuss creativity, personal growth, and the importance of consistent action, while reflecting on their son's journey to learn guitar and his desire to create original music. They explore the idea that true originality is rare, and creativity often involves building upon existing influences and experiences. 
Laura shares lessons from Austin Kleon's “The Steal Like an Artist Audio Trilogy.” Laura invites Keith to give his take on the ideas that stood out to her the most:
1. Creativity is a skill that can be learned and developed.
2. The most important thing is to keep creating and showing your work.
3. The creative process is messy and unpredictable.
Keith shares his thoughts on these topics and and his perspective on how to push forward to embrace the creative process, take consistent action, and share the work to generate personal growth and meaningful connections with others.
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Overcoming Originality - Episode 74
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Keith and Laura reflect on their experiences and lessons learned from 2024 as they look forward to 2025. The couple discusses several key themes that emerged throughout the year:
Embracing Change and UncertaintyPrioritizing Their RelationshipHealth and Wellness FocusFlexibility and Communication
Looking ahead to 2025, Laura and Keith are adapting to life's changes with a positive mindset and focused action. Even when things feel uncomfortable, we can return to our solid foundation and lean into taking purposeful steps forward.
**A quick content warning for a sensitive topic. We talk briefly about instances of suicide in this episode around the 23:07 minute mark until the 26:00 minute mark. If you need, please skip this section. ** 

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Lessons Learned and Focus Forward -  Episode 73In Residence with Keith and Laura
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It’s another super spectacular rerelease about resolutions, goals and priorities. This episode is a reflection on what was learned in 2023 as we looked forward to 2024. We want to carry what worked and bring it with us into the new year.
Keith and Laura discuss their experiences with New Year's resolutions, acknowledging that while they've made them in the past, they haven't always been successful in maintaining them. 
They explore the concept of setting intentions instead of traditional resolutions.This culminates in choosing their themes for 2024 and discuss strategies and tactics to help them succeed. Most importantly, developing a growth mindset and implementing small shifts to achieve larger goals.
Thanks for Joining Us in 2024 and here’s to a Better 2025!
Redefining Resolutions: Looking Back and Moving Forward [Rerelease] - Episode 72

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Keith and Laura's conversation highlights the struggle with burnout, hitting the wall, or simply having no energy left. They emphasize the importance of self-awareness, setting boundaries, and prioritizing personal well-being.
Life is an ongoing process of balancing long-term productivity and avoiding burnout while maintaining and happiness. Laura talks about 11 strategies that help her reset and refresh, while recognizing her propensity to smash into the wall. Keith points to the importance of implementing self-care before, during, or after we hit the wall. 
Waiting for a pre-approved holiday isn’t a strategy. We deserve a schedule that serves us. We need to notice and give ourselves permission to take the time we need to rest and recalibrate?
How do you check in with, or stay aware of when you need a recharge?
Thanks for Joining Us and Happy New Year!
** Hitting the Wall - Episode 18 [Rerelease]** - Episode 071*In Residence with Keith and Laura*
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In this special holiday rerelease, Laura and Keith dive into tactics that will help them create and grow  projects and as people. What can we do differently? What has worked in the past that we could revisit? 
Before we leap into 2025, we can reflect back over 2024, and listening to how it started in this episode. As the calendar year winds down, we shift our focus. What is to come and how can we succeed in our goals for the new year? 
Keith leans into time management. Laura makes space for her project. We both prioritize self-care. Our goal is to show up and lead generously. 

Let's make time for projects and the life we want. 
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**Structure, Slack, and Self-Care [Rerelease]** -  Episode - 070*In Residence with Keith and Laura*
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Keith and Laura explore the concept of "being better at being better" inspired by a Seth Godin blog post. They discuss how this idea applies to personal growth, relationships, and decision-making.
Laura brings attention to the delicate balance between planning and taking action. She highlights the value of a growth mindset, encouraging listeners to embrace challenges as opportunities for learning and development. Keith emphasizes the importance of patience and long-term thinking in self-improvement. He suggests setting aside time for regular reflection and planning.
Communication and empathy emerge as central themes in the discussion, particularly in the context of long-term relationships. Keith and Laura emphasize how these skills are essential for navigating life's changes together and maintaining a strong partnership.
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*In Residence with Keith and Laura***Better at Being Better** -  Episode 069

Keith and Laura emphasize essentials for navigating life's changes together and maintaining a strong partnership.
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A simple keyboard adjustment revealed deeper insights about addressing underlying issues rather than just treating symptoms. Keith and Laura dig into the concept of root cause analysis and its applications in both personal and professional contexts.
Laura shares her experience with workplace ergonomics, and brings her professional expertise to the conversation. Finding the root cause of a situation can transform the problem-solving process. Laura emphasizes the importance of having diverse perspectives and maintaining honest dialogue when trying to uncover core issues. Keith discusses the importance of awareness and perception, referencing David Brooks' book on the active process of prediction and correction in how we see and interpret the world.
This leads the couple to the famous "Five Whys" technique, originally developed by Toyota.  The technique can be applied beyond manufacturing to personal growth and problem-solving. Laura and Keith demonstrate how this method can uncover hidden barriers and assumptions that might be holding us back from achieving our goals. Keith reflects on how family commitments, while genuinely important, can sometimes serve as a comfortable excuse for not pursuing other aspirations. Laura explores questions and barriers around a writing project. 
While discovering and facing root causes can be uncomfortable, it's essential for growth and meaningful change. Embracing the process of deep questioning and self-reflection can help you get unstuck and moving forward.


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*In Residence with Keith and Laura***Root Cause** -  Episode 068
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In this episode, Keith & Laura discuss transitioning from Learning to Action.
We focus on pairing theoretical learning with practical application. Laura stresses the importance of understanding one’s “why” or motivation. Pursuing activities that "light you up" and setting clear goals can facilitate action. Keith emphasizes practicing new skills in low-stakes situations, and building confidence and competence in new skills while stacking up small wins.
Laura and Keith dig into learning, growth, and how to take action in our lives through consistent practice.
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*In Residence with Keith and Laura***Learning and Action** - Episode 067

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Keith and Laura dig into and explore the practice of gratitude and its impact on both mental and physical well-being. They discuss practical and simple ways to incorporate gratitude into daily life, distinguishing between happiness and joy, and sharing accessible tools for developing a gratitude practice.
Keith introduced the "Five Minute Journal" practice and the importance of keeping gratitude simple and accessible. Laura shared the A-Z gratitude exercise from a podcast as a structured approach to creating joy.
The practice of gratitude can transform not only our own perspective but create joy that extends to others. Take 2-5 minutes today to try the Five Minute Journal, create a gratitude A-Z list, or send a heartfelt message of thanks to someone.
## Key Takeaways1. Gratitude practice doesn't need to be complicated or time-consuming2. There's a meaningful distinction between happiness (internal) and joy (external)3. Regular gratitude practice can improve both mental and physical health4. Simple acts of expressing gratitude can create a positive ripple effect5. Structured approaches like the Five Minute Journal or A-Z list can make gratitude more accessible
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**Gratitude** -  Episode 066
A conversation with Keith and Laura on practicing gratitude and creating joy.
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Keith and Laura talk about key concepts from Seth Godin's book "This is Strategy” and share their insights.
Laura brings her professional experience in strategic planning to the discussion. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the systems in which strategies are developed and implemented. Laura also points out the differences between strategic plans and overall strategy, noting that plans need to be living documents that can adapt to changing circumstances.
Keith emphasizes the importance of putting strategy into practice rather than just thinking about it. He acknowledges his tendency to get caught up in his thoughts and recognizes the need to take action and iterate. Keith also highlights the value of empathy in understanding different perspectives and managing feedback.
Both, Laura and Keith agree that "This is Strategy" is an insightful book with layers of concepts that beg to be explored through wonderful discussion.
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*In Residence with Keith and Laura***This is Us Talking Strategy** -  Episode 065
Keith and Laura explore key insights from Seth Godin's "This is Strategy.”
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