I feel like there’s more stress in the world and in the country than ever before in my lifetime. One thing I’ve learned from Linda Roszak Burton, she’s been a guest a few times. I’ve learned that in the midst of absolute chaos and calamity, I can still have a grateful heart. I’m doing that by seeking the company of people who are optimistic. People who have hope. Here’s my observation about those people: they’re having fun! They’re having FUN! They’ve made the choice to continue smiling and laughing! Listen to get a few strategies for ramping up the fun in your life.
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Exploring the Opposition
I had a long flight from the east coast to San Diego. My seat mates were two guys from a rural town in Maryland. I don’t know how it happened but we got started talked about the country. It was pretty obvious early on that we saw the world through different lenses. Very different lenses. We wound up having a really interesting discussion. We found that, in spite of our opposing views on many issues, we shared a lot of common ground. As I reflected on the conversation I came up with 10 strategies for honoring and exploring the opposition. That's the focus of this episode.
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Gratitude in the Midst of Pessimism, Featuring Linda Roszak Burton
Linda Roszak Burton, author of Gratitude Heals, explores being grateful in pessimistic and cynical environments.
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Gratitude in Chaotic Times, Featuring Linda Roszak Burton
Linda Roszak Burton, author of Gratitude Heals and one of the country’s leading experts on the subject guides us through maintaining a grateful heart in the midst of chaos.
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Next Chapters, Featuring Russ Snyder, Pt. 1
Russ Snyder currently serves as CEO of Volunteers of America Chesapeake and the Carolina's. This faith-based health and human services develops and owns affordable housing organization, provides behavioral health, assistance to veterans and the homeless, and other supports to vulnerable populations. But that isn't how Russ' story began. He had a very successful corporate career before his transition to nonprofit leadership. Listen to his next chapter story and be inspired.
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