Let's Pause

Ever wonder what it's like to fly a military helicopter? How about a drone in combat? On this episode of Let's Pause, we are joined by Spencer Cole, former US Army Warrant Officer and Black Hawk Pilot who currently flies the friendly skies for American Airlines. Tune in as we track his journey from young hot air balloon adventurer to the Army's premiere aviator training pipeline, the challenges of flying in Afghanistan under combat conditions, and returning to other theaters of conflict as a direct support to SOF as a drone pilot in Syria and Iraq. From there we traverse his transition out of the military and into civilian aviation....tracking tremendous adaptability fueled by optimism and a great attitude...tune in and check out the latest from Mark and Jeff!   

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Want to be able to shoot under par, drive the ball 300+ yards, and never miss a putt?! Good luck with that...this episode is unlikely to make that a reality. BUT, if you've ever wondered about how someone becomes a Golf Pro or been interested in some practical tips about the game and life...this episode is for you! Join us as we host Professional Golfer Kelly Mitchum. Kelly was a four-time All-American at NC State, winner of the ACC Championship who subsequently competed in over 20 PGA tour events including the US Open and PGA Championship. He is currently at the famed Pinehurst Golf Academy and ranks as a top teaching professional. Inquiring minds want to know and Kelly delivers answers in this episode. Tune in and check it out!  

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On this episode of Let's Pause, Mark and Jeff explore Adam Grant's seminal work, Think Again. Grant is a renowned organizational psychologist and in Think Again, he details why human being are cognitively lazy, seeking to economize and reduce our mental and emotional loads down to sound bites. The troubling result? Individual biases, cognitive distortions, and rigid thinking patterns that all reduce our ability to make thoughtful and accurate judgments. We unpack Grant's top strategies, including engaging in counterfactual thinking, challenging assumptions, pausing to consider alternatives (thinking again), and honing our meta-cognitive skills (learning to think about our thinking). Tune in and join the conversation!

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On this episode of Let's Pause, we are joined on location at a remote Lake house in the Mountains of New York by three friends, John, Matt, and Clifford. Tune in as we explore the subtle nuances that distinguish one bourbon from another... differences that get harder and harder to detect as the pairings increase! Following our exploratory mixology and our philosophical musings, we press our luck and perform the Five Tibetan Rights (led by John). In the end, this episode is as much about fellowship and connection than it is about insightful bourbon tasting or deep spiritual experiences. Listen in, sip some bourbon in absentia, and start your Tibetan spinning!  

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Ever stepped out into the unknown? Ever sought to manifest a new future reality? Do you possess the leadership qualities to adapt in a dynamic and often hostile environment? Yeah...me neither. On this episode of Let's Pause, Mark and Jeff explore the world of adaptive leadership, as envisioned by Tod Bolsinger in his book, Canoeing the Mountains. Bolsinger chronicles Lewis and Clark's courageous trek across uncharted territory, and in doing so, siphons away key leadership lessons for organizations attempting to navigate in uncharted waters. Tune in and learn how they did it...spoiler alert, not without the ally-ship and support of knowledgeable indigenous partners and the courage to operate in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environments! 

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On this episode of Let's Pause, Mark and Jeff welcome Jonathan Lewis, an experienced Police Chaplain and ordained minister of the Wesleyan church. Jonathan serves in many capacities, but we focus on his role in serving those who protect and preserve our community. How does "a man of the cloth" fit in with law enforcement and first responder personnel? Do cops that don't share his religious beliefs stiff-arm his presence? If so, what then? Does he ever get pulled in to policing actions? In the present age of ICE and contentious immigration policies, how does he walk the line? Turn in as we explore the world of embedded chaplaincy in local law enforcement!

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Ever wonder about the roads not taken? Ever look back on your life and think about alternative jobs, occupations, or even places you might have lived? On this Misfit series episode, Jeff plays host as Mark guests and together they explore what could have been! They also address the age old question, why did George Washington choose to be on the one dollar bill and not the twenty! Spoiler alert, he was the OG of social media influence! Tune in and ponder your own metaverse identities...  

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Ever over-eaten, had too much to drink, or been in a one-sided toxic relationship? What did the ancient Greeks mean when they said "moderation in all things" was the key to a life well-lived? Don't feel like you have good work-life balance? Jeff hosts and Mark "guests" in this Misfit series episode, exploring what it means to live in moderation. Tune in and learn more about finding proper balance in all things!

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Anxiety up 134% in last 15 years while depression is up 106% (in U.S. undergrads)...what's happening?! This disturbing trend is isolated to younger generations...but not older ones, why? In today's episode, Mark and Jeff review Jonathan Haidt's latest book, The Anxious Generation. Haidt makes the case that there has been a rewiring of Gen Z through parental over-protection from the real world and under-protection from the virtual world. As a result, we've created four foundational harms: 1) social deprivation, 2) sleep deprivation, 3) attention fragmentation, and 4) addiction. Tune in and learn about ways we can turn this alarming trend around!

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Are you making money or memories? Investing in your 401K or an experience annuity? On this episode of Let's Pause, Mark and Jeff conduct their own life audits based on the best selling book, Die with Zero by Bill Perkins. Join us as we dive into the book, explore experience over wealth, compounding memory dividends, spending down our bank accounts, longevity, gifting and balancing health, money, and time. Learn to time bucket your life, goals, and spend-plans. Give when it matters and others can make the most of your generosity. Thinking about a back-packing trip around Europe or backstage passes at the next Billy Idol concert? Get with the MJ plan and "Just Do It!"

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