#320 Resa Lewiss MD: Micro Skills for Moments That Actually Matter – Part Two
In Part 2, Resa explains why she and Adaira started their book MicroSkills with the most overlooked chapter: self-care. From emotional and civic health to better rest and boundaries, she unpacks how showing up well starts before you speak. She also shares practical tools for navigating hard moments—like having a failure buddy—and reveals why thoughtful email etiquette isn’t just about manners, but about professional respect. This episode is about what sustains you—before, during, and after the work. Micro skills begin with you.Key Highlights of Our Interview:Why Micro Skills Start with Self“We opened the book with self-care—because everything else depends on it.” Physical, civic, emotional, and financial health are non-negotiables.Support Isn’t Optional“Have a failure buddy. Or a personal board of directors. Someone you can call when things go wrong.”What Real Rest Looks Like“Rest isn’t just sleep. It’s knowing what recharges you. And choosing to protect it.”Respect Through Email“BCC isn’t a trick—it’s about being thoughtful.” Communication is a reflection of how much you value someone’s time and dignity.Small Language, Big Impact“Even experienced professionals said, ‘I didn’t think I’d learn anything from a book on communication—but I did.’” Thoughtful communication isn’t about polish. It’s about presence._____________________Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Resa Lewiss MD
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#319 Resa Lewiss MD: Micro Skills for Moments That Actually Matter – Part One
In Part 1, Dr. Resa Lewiss shares how growing up in Rhode Island, challenging gendered assumptions at home, and studying the liberal arts all shaped her path to medicine. She opens up about the moment emergency medicine clicked for her, and how her love for procedures and working with her hands helped her find her place in a specialty that sees everything, all at once.Key Highlights of Our Interview:Why She Chose Medicine“It was always in me. Nobody in my family was a doctor, but medicine was the path.”Breaking Gender Roles Early“When my dad asked the girls to clear the table, I said, ‘Why not the boys?’ I wanted to take out the garbage.”When Emergency Medicine Clicked“I did a rotation and thought—where have I been? This is what I was looking for.”Studying Outside the Sciences“Literature, religion, sociology—those made me a better doctor. They helped me understand my patients.”Teaching Ultrasound Globally“I practiced and prepared so I could show up and teach people in different parts of the world—nurses, midwives, physicians.”_____________________Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Resa Lewiss MD
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#318 Edward & Tricia: Collaborate to Compete—The Human Advantage
In the second half of their conversation, Edward J. van Luinen, Ed.D. and Tricia Cerrone reveal the system behind their decade-long collaboration—and the framework that became their book, Collaborate to Compete.But this isn’t just theory. It’s a Gen X playbook for how to lead, design, and scale collaboration that actually sticks. Grounded in five core behaviors—generosity, resourcefulness, co-creation, action, and gratitude—and powered by a noble purpose, their method flips the script on outdated workplace thinking. For Gen Xers who’ve quietly led with trust and integrity, this episode validates everything you’ve practiced—and gives you the language to teach it forward.>>Start With Self, Scale With Systems“Collaboration isn’t a team sport—it’s an individual practice.”They explain why collaboration isn’t about tech or tools, but behaviors—and why it must be designed into people first, not platforms.>>Five Behaviors, One Noble Purpose“Generosity. Resourcefulness. Co-creation. Action. Gratitude.”Edward and Tricia walk through the five behavioral anchors of collaboration—and why the ‘how’ must come before the ‘what.’>>Why the Old Workplace Models Are Failing“We’re still running on 1900s bonus structures—and wondering why collaboration breaks down.”They unpack how outdated incentive systems kill trust and team performance—and how leaders can redesign for shared wins.>>The Disney Story That Brought It Home“I watched a father put his arm around his son—and almost cried.”Tricia shares the moment that reminded her why collaboration must be human-centered—because when it’s done right, it doesn’t just produce results. It heals.>>From High Concept to DIY“Take the five behaviors and run a self-check. Which ones are you already living?”They offer tangible steps for leaders, founders, and managers to assess and apply collaborative behaviors today—without waiting for a reorg._____________________Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guests: Tricia Cerrone and Edward J. Van Luinen
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#317 Edward & Tricia: The Gen X Way to Build Trust That Lasts
Edward J. van Luinen, Ed.D. and Tricia Cerrone didn’t build a personal brand around collaboration—they lived one. In this first of a two-part series, they reflect on the working relationship that began at Disney and slowly evolved into a business, a book, and a model for how Gen X builds enduring trust. Forget quick team-building hacks and shallow LinkedIn takes—this is collaboration done the Gen X way: built slowly, refined over time, and grounded in shared values. If you’re tired of performative partnerships and want to know what staying power really looks like, this is your episode.>>The Relationship That Didn’t Expire“Most work relationships fade. This one evolved.”Edward and Tricia share how a three-year collaboration at Disney grew into a decade of trust, business, and a co-authored book on leadership.>>No Hierarchy, No Ego“We weren’t assigned roles—we built the rules together.”They reflect on leading a global initiative without clear power dynamics, and how mutual respect became the real structure.>>The First Coffee Was the Turning Point“That coffee wasn’t about a project—it was about character.”Tricia recalls how her initial skepticism melted when Edward showed up with presence, empathy, and zero pretense.>>Why It Worked: Five Behaviors, One Blueprint“We didn’t write the book first—we lived it.”They walk through five consistent behaviors—generosity, gratitude, grace, curiosity, and accountability—that made their team the one others wanted to be on.>>Tech Can’t Fake Trust“You can’t app your way into a good relationship.”Edward and Tricia challenge today’s obsession with productivity tools, arguing that collaboration starts with who you are—not what you use._____________________Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guests: Tricia Cerrone and Edward J. Van Luinen
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#316 John Gates: Stop Leaving Money on the Table
John Gates has been on the inside of more salary negotiations than most of us will see in a lifetime—over 75,000 offers across industries and levels. From a scrappy upbringing in Oregon to global recruiting roles at Capital One and beyond, John learned how the game works. And now, he’s helping jobseekers stop lowballing themselves and start playing smarter. In this episode, he debunks the biggest salary myths, shares the scripts that work, and explains why salary negotiation starts long before the offer lands. For Gen Xers navigating job transitions or prepping for the next big move, this episode is both a wake-up call and a negotiation playbook.>>From Pizza Delivery to Pay Negotiation Powerhouse“I worked 30 hours a week at Domino’s and crammed two degrees into two and a half years.”John shares how a scrappy start built the systems thinking and urgency that now powers his work with jobseekers and executives alike.>>Recruiter, Interrupted“I was laid off before my first job even started.”He reflects on the early career shock that forced him into recruiting by accident—and the surprising skills he found along the way.>>The Capital One Lightbulb Moment“I got the offer, the bonus, the relocation bump—and still felt I’d left money on the table.”That one regret launched his obsession: learning how recruiters really build offers and how much most candidates are missing out on.>>The Salary Lies That Get Recycled on LinkedIn“Know your worth and demand it? That’s how you get ghosted.”John unpacks the worst advice online and explains why collaboration—not confrontation—is the smarter way to negotiate.>>When to Talk Money (and What to Say)“Most people wait until the offer. By then, it’s too late for the Mercedes—you’re getting the Beetle.”He reveals the step-by-step strategy that builds leverage from the first click, not the final call._____________________Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: John Gates
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