The Professional Noticer

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The Professional Noticer episodes

  • The Story of Andy and Polly!

    This week, Andy answers a question from a someone who—knowing that Andy once lived under a Pier—wants to know the story of how he was able to convince his wife, Polly, to marry him. And as a very special treat, Polly stopped by the studio to tell her side of finding each other. Tune in to hear the unauthorized retelling of a conversation with Brad Pitt…and how there's always someone out there that thinks you're a little crazy. If you have a question you'd like Andy to answer on THE PROFESSIONAL NOTICER, please contact us at: * Email: [email protected] * Facebook.com/AndyAndrews * Twitter.com/AndyAndrews * Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor

    31 min
  • Fighting an Unethical Competitor

    This week, Andy answers a question from a woman who owns a business with her husband. They have an unethical competitor whom they fear he has lied about them in order to hurt their reputation.

    She and her husband have different thoughts about dealing with the situation. They want Andy's Bottom of the Pool thinking about how to be honorable and still compete to win.

    Tune in to hear what to do if TRUTH is the only weapon you have—and why you must be careful how you wield it.

    Andy also answers a question from someone who just finished reading The Bottom of the Pool for a second time. He wants to know how Andy analyzed his own truths (as he mentions in the book) and the process he used to do that.

    If you have a question you'd like Andy to answer on THE PROFESSIONAL NOTICER, please contact us at:

    • Email: [email protected]
    • Facebook.com/AndyAndrews
    • Twitter.com/AndyAndrews
    • Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor
    41 min
  • Incentivizing Employee Productivity

    This week, Andy answers a question from a leader who works in the public sector for the State of Alaska. Because of the state deficit, he believes himself unable to incentivize workers with bonuses, pay raises, time off, etc.

    He wants to know if Andy has suggestions for motivating his hard working employees…as well as himself.

    Tune in to hear why we must get people interested in the truth and find absolutes in principle (then negotiate our opinions) if we want to find the best for everybody.

    If you have a question you'd like Andy to answer on THE PROFESSIONAL NOTICER, please contact us at:

    • Email: [email protected]
    • Facebook.com/AndyAndrews
    • Twitter.com/AndyAndrews
    • Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor
    47 min
  • In-laws Offended by Your Personal Growth?

    This week, Andy answers a question from someone who feels a wedge is being driven between him and his spouse's family. He has a desire for personal and spiritual growth, but they're often offended when his thinking differs from theirs. He wants to know how to "tip-toe" around this kind of environment.

    Andy also answers a question from a student pastor who wants to know how to ask great questions when dealing with friends, family, and those he meets through ministry.

    Whether you've known someone for a long time or just met them, tune in to hear the three great questions that you can ask anybody.

    If you have a question you'd like Andy to answer on THE PROFESSIONAL NOTICER, please contact us at:

    • Email: [email protected]
    • Facebook.com/AndyAndrews
    • Twitter.com/AndyAndrews
    • Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor
    41 min
  • Parents Hoarding? How to Approach the Situation

    This week, Andy speaks with a son concerned about his elderly parents who have become hoarders—to the degree that it's difficult getting through their hallways.

    Not only are they at risk of being buried under piles of stuff…the mother has started smoking again, and the son is worried they could become trapped if the place catches fire. He wants to know how to get them to unload their "treasures."

    Andy also answers a question from someone who has worked hard for 35 years at achieving professional goals, only to have them not pan out as expected. He's discouraged and tells Andy that he has watched people with less experience accomplish these same goals because of their connections. Feeling lost and weary, he wants to know, "What now?"

    Tune in to hear Andy read from The Noticer and list astonishing examples of MASSIVE accomplishments that weren't started until late in several people's lives.

    If you have a question you'd like Andy to answer on THE PROFESSIONAL NOTICER, please contact us at:

    • Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY
    • Email: [email protected]
    • Facebook.com/AndyAndrews
    • Twitter.com/AndyAndrews
    • Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor
    45 min
  • Family Secrets?

    This week, Andy answers a question from someone who never met his biological father...but has known he was alive.

    30 years ago, our caller found out he was conceived after his mother was raped by her boss. His mother never knew he found out, and believed she was taking the brutal secret to her grave. He understands why she never told him, but he's curious about this man—now 93 years old—and wonders if he should meet him or "let sleeping dogs lie."

    Tune in to hear what Andy sees as the three options in this situation — plus hear the incredible story of someone born from a similar situation that has gone on to saves lives all around the world.

    If you have a question you'd like Andy to answer on THE PROFESSIONAL NOTICER, please contact us at:

    • Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY
    • Email: [email protected]
    • Facebook.com/AndyAndrews
    • Twitter.com/AndyAndrews
    • Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor
    38 min
  • Unifying a Divided Party
    This week, Andy answers a question from a woman who was voted into a government position last December. She's discovered that there's a big split within the party—mainly between the older and younger generations. And as new, younger members are looking to get involved, they don't know who to trust. She wants to know how to explain the split to her party, but is worried that she may become a target for the other side. Tune in to hear what we must do BEFORE we can figure out the problems crippling this nation for future generations.

    If you have a question you'd like Andy to answer on THE PROFESSIONAL NOTICER, please contact us at:

    • Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY
    • Email: [email protected]
    • Facebook.com/AndyAndrews
    • Twitter.com/AndyAndrews
    • Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor
    48 min
  • Business Promotion Through Charity... Worthwhile? Ethical?

    This week, Andy answers a question from someone who just started The Traveler's Gift, but decided to pause after reading to The First Decision so he can work on implementing it in his life. He wants to know if that's good strategy and if Andy has any tips on how to proceed from here.

    Andy also answers a question from a photographer who wants to promote her business through giving to charity. She feels it's a win-win since it will help underprivileged children, but she is struggling with the thought that maybe this is just a selfish act for promotion and wants to know if Andy has any perspective.

    Tune in to hear what you MUST go out of your way to do to promote your business—and how it will return incredible benefits to you.

    If you have a question you'd like Andy to answer on THE PROFESSIONAL NOTICER, please contact us at:

    • Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY
    • Email: [email protected]
    • Facebook.com/AndyAndrews
    • Twitter.com/AndyAndrews
    • Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor
    39 min
  • Crushing Self-Destructive Behaviors and a Sly Reference to Animal House!

    Knowing that the Quality of our Answers is determined by the Quality of our Questions… This week, Andy talks with a person who wants to be sure if he is asking the right "good questions!"

    Tune in to understand how the cycle of good questions leads to good answers and how it will prove itself in your life.

    Andy also answers a question about how to confront self-destructive behavior in someone you love. When it includes alcoholism, obesity, and total negative thinking, how might we help without driving them away?

    If you have a question you'd like Andy to answer on THE PROFESSIONAL NOTICER, please contact us at:

    • Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY
    • Email: [email protected]
    • Facebook.com/AndyAndrews
    • Twitter.com/AndyAndrews
    • Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor
    48 min
  • Back to School for Another Year!

    This week, we're also celebrating The Professional Noticer's one-year anniversary! That's right. It has been a whole year since the launch of the show. Can you believe it?

    And in the spirit of Back to School, we're revisiting the year's best school related segments for those of you who are IN school, WERE in school, or have KIDS in school!

    Tune in for a triple dose of questions and answers with Andy…and don't forget to bring your freshly sharpened Number 2 pencil. You're going to need it!

    If you have a question you'd like Andy to answer on THE PROFESSIONAL NOTICER, please contact us at:

    • Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY
    • Email: [email protected]
    • Facebook.com/AndyAndrews
    • Twitter.com/AndyAndrews
    • Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor
    43 min

About The Professional Noticer

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Hosted by New York Times bestselling author Andy Andrews, this inciteful (often hilarious) podcast is built around Common Sense, Wisdom, and Laughter—three ingredients Andy has harnessed to produce…

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