27 Minutes with Sheila and Wayne! : Recent Episodes
Wayne Applewhite
Thrive is such an action verb, lol!
It's a verb that encourages us to keep going, to reach, and to go beyond!
Listen in as our Special Guest Meredith Hancock uses "Thrive" in so many ways to include mentoring other women.
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Compare is a verb we have always and will always use in many shapes and forms. Listen in as Sheila suggests we should seek connections not comparisons as we use the verb!
Sometimes we use 'compare' to see what could be "Good", I used 'compare' to see what could be "Better!"
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React was a very fun verb for Sheila and I. We both converged on the intersection of "React" and Respond. "Finding your place in the world" is a quote Sheila offers us as we tend to learn that choice is better than a knee-jerk reaction!
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Associate is one of those verbs that paints a picture aroundyou for all to see. Who do you associate with, are they smart, positive individuals that others want to aspire to be like; or are they individuals most people try to avoid?
Listen in as Sheila and I talk about the benefits of "Associating" with smart, positive individuals or groups is a boon for those who do!
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Respect is a verb that holds immense power in shaping relationships, communities, and our own self worth! Join us and find out the difference between self-esteem and self-respect.
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Multiply is a verb that has great potential in play, work and life in general!
Are you a "Multiplier" or are you a "Diminisher"? Can you be both? Do you want to be both?
Listen in as we have fun with "Multiply!!!"
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Govern is a verb that has shaped societies and influenced history while guiding our lives as citizens.
What can we as citizens do to continue that standard?
Listen in and see what you can do!!! Thanks for listening!
Submit is a verb that has several formal or reluctant perspectives. It can be as simple as a 'give' or an 'offer' approach; or as Sheila suggests, it can be more of an individual challenge. This podcast has much to ponder!
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Jump is a verb that just sounds fun!!!
Join Sheila and I as we have a blast with "Jump." Then, listen carefully as Sheila teaches us the proper way to jump and 10 reasons to jump; who knew!
Become is a verb that many of us have used many times. Did you ever dream of "Becoming" a doctor, pastor, lawyer, policeman, fireman, builder, or name a profession? Us too!
Join Sheila and I as we have fun with "Become!"
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Score has a place in athletics, business and as Sheila's husband would say: "How to score points with women!" Sheila counters with: "How to score points with men!" Join us and see what they have to say!
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Illuminate is quite the spectacle in a positive way. We see it in Biology, Statistics, and Physics each and every day.
Join us as Sheila brings dispersion into the conversation as she describes dancing lights, rainbows and raindrops with a magical flare.
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How do you make decisions? What is your go-to formula? Join Sheila and I as we list a few tips from experience, family, friends, workmates, and experts alike.
Have a fun and safe weekend everyone and thanks for listening!
Pass is a verb that has so many uses and Sheila calls it a 'shape shifter'.
Sheila also taught us a new term, "Credential Stuffing"; listen in and see what that is all about!
Join us as we have so much fun with such an incredibly diverse and useful verb!
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Conjure initially was a challenge for me to separate magic and fluid thinking from my thoughts; Sheila, not so much, she did not even think of magic at first thought! However, she did focus on smell and invoking meaning as we had fun with the verb "Conjure!"
What have you "Conjured" lately?
Join us and see if you can Conjure any thoughts that you might deem worth pursuing as you Follow and or Lead in your activities today or in the future.
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Wow!!! We had so much fun with the verb "Facilitate!" As has happened many times, Sheila had her teaching hat on again today and I was listening. Do you know that ED = RD x CD? Me either. Truth be told, I had no idea what the letters stood for.
Join us as Sheila tells us what it means and how to use it!
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Cut is one of those verbs that can be used in a multitude of ways! Listen in as Sheila describes a "Phantom Load" in cutting costs and I help you cut the perfect brownie!
Thanks for listening and see you next week!
Harmonize is a verb that we can use in many settings; voice, teams, work, play, and so many others.
Join us and listen in as Sheila explains Cognitive Crescendo!
So much fun and thank you for listening!!!
Visit is such a great verb and as Saint Augustine said, "The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page".
Wow. Think about it, the curious traveler (and mind) visits many places and therefore reads many more pages of the world!
Listen in as Sheila teaches us not to be a member of the self-imposed hostage crisis.
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Coach is a verb that has many connotations. The verb "Coach" was selected by our special guest Rhonda Tagg!!! Join us as we learn and discuss the "mysteries" of the verb Coach and the 5 Skills that Rhonda says we can all practice on our own!
Thanks for listening and again, thank you Rhonda for joining us today!
We had a lot of fun with the verb "Whisk"! Join Sheila and I as we discuss the culinary arts, tools, tips, and fun ways to "Whisk" away the minutes with all types of (Warning! Noun coming your way!!!) whisks, lol.
Enjoy and thank you for listening!!!
Transform is one of those verbs that bring many thoughts,emotions and incredible excitement with it! Join Sheila and me as we learn about ourselves in such a fascinating way.
Repeatable is the key. As my dad taught me, “Practice makes good and good makes consistent!”
Thanks for listening and have a great weekend everyone!!!
Join Sheila and I as we "Explore" the exciting discoveries our world has to offer; people, places, cuisines, habits, laws, ethics, customs, celebrations, and sights, just to name a few!
The verb "Explore" is so vast and so meaningful and yet, we sometimes underutilize it and what it has to offer. Embrace it. Let it happen. Let it help you find what you are looking for and sometimes serendipitously not what you are looking for.
Enjoy, thank you for listening and go "Explore!"
What a wonderful verb for this episode!!! Today Sheila and I have the privilege of sharing the verb “Amaze” with you.
Join us as we discuss the amazing things happening around us and then take Sheila’s challenge if you dare!
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What an “Amazing” world we live intoday!!!
Envy is a verb we have all used or heard someone else usefrom time to time. Did you know the verb “Envy” can be either benign or malicious?
Which form of the verb do you relate to, benign or malicious? Listen in as Sheila explains the difference.
Thanks for listeningand hopefully you use the verb “Envy” as a motivator for positive results!!!
Have you ever heard of the "5-4-3-2-1 Exercise"? Join Sheila and I today as we discuss the literally and metaphorically fun verb, "Spiral" and learn how to personally use the exercise!
Thank you for listening and whenyou have time, please give us feedback.
Have a great day everyone!
Reinvent is a great verb pointing us to different products, different processes and sometimes different makeovers of ourselves.
When was the last time you reinvented yourself? How did you do it? Not sure how to start, listen in!
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Join us today as Sheila and I have fun learning about ASMR and Misophonia as we discuss today's verb, "Whisper."
When was the last time someone whispered to you? When was the last time you whispered to an individual or a group and why did you "Whisper?"
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What a fun verb, "Modify!" Join Sheila and I as we have fun with the verb “Modify!”
Ever heard of ‘Accountabilibuddy’ or ‘Syntactically’? No!!! Join in and let Sheila tell you what it is, lol.
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Increase is such a fantastic verb! It is a motivating goal within a goal. You can "Increase" many things such as, education, knowledge, size, number, heart rate, wellness, intensity, and the list goes on!
Listen in as we talk about Health Span vs. Life Span and that incredibly motivator itself, Self-Efficacy!
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Translate is so helpful in so many ways and forms, and leads us to understand how diversity is one of our best friends! Translation and communication is so impactful in helping us convey crucial elements of thoughts, dreams, and goals so everyone 'gets it' or at least has the opportunity to!
Thank you for listening to our 156th episode!!!
Stand is one of those verbs that leads us towards commitment, integrity and strength.
Join us as Sheila and I discuss the verb "Stand". We really had a fun time with this verb and hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we did preparing it for you!
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Speak is a verb we use in so many forms and ways today. Join us as we have fun with the verb "Speak" and learn about Glossophobia which goes down on our list of words we have learned while doing our podcast.
Thanks for listening and enjoy the day!
Ask is a verb that is often underutilized. Have you ever thought to yourself, "All they had to do was ask!" Ask is a verb that either starts a new communicative process or completes it.
Join Sheila and I today as we enter 'new territory' for some, the simple art of communication and the one verb that can stop the guessing game; because as many of us know, "You can't get a 'Yes' answer, if you don't ask the question!"
Thanks for listening and enjoy!!!
First, know that our hearts and prayers are with all those personally affected by the tragedy near the DC Airport yesterday.
Have is one of those verbs that brings us joy, skills, and dislikes all at the same time!
Who has not heard the phrase, you have all the skills we need but you don't have.....?
Enjoy the episode as we offer insights to fun times and embarrassing times.
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Survey is another one of those verbs we use to do several things. Join us today as we talk about "Survey" without the use of 3D Laser Scanners, Levels and Tripods.
Listen in and pick up some tips on why it might be important to conduct an informal "Survey" of a listening audience!
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Is there a way to show that you "Care" in the workplace? Listen in to our 151st Podcast and find out!!!
Care is such a soft and loving verb that should be matched by action and energy! How do you as a follower, leader or partner show those around you that you "Care!"? You do don't you?
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Start is one of those verbs that sounds easy and can bring with it, procrastination! How many of you have ever found yourself wanting to...but did not? How many of you know what a Tongue Drum is? Join us today and find ways to start, overcome and spill tea at the same time!!!
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Talk combined with the action is powerful and sends a positive example for all to see; much like, if you say you are going to complete your project by the end of the week, do it!
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Anticipate has a very positive side to it and we can all learn from children what some of us have forgotten; it can be sweet!
Join us as we remind us all of the magical, the sparkle, the excitement, the twinkle, the belief that something fantastic can happen, and when it does, oh boy!!!
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Anticipate has a very positive side to it and we can all learn from children what some of us have forgotten; it can be sweet!
Join us as we remind us all of the magical, the sparkle, the excitement, the twinkle, the belief that something fantastic can happen, and when it does, oh boy!!!
Stop is such a healthy and useful verb! We can prevent a lot of issues and situations from happening if we just "Stop!" Stop eating all those carbs, stop beating yourself up, stop waiting for the perfect time...and the list goes on!
What would you like to stop doing that you have in your habit of things to do?
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Wonder is one of those verbs that can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Wonder is a tool used by the curious minds. Given the time to think, ponder and innovate, one who "Wonders" can have a huge impact on any industry or thought process! Be it relatively small or huge in shape, size or form, the curious mind that is used to wonder is the start of something big. When was the last time you wondered and found success at the end of the journey?
Ever been in the awkward position to have to introduce someone or yourself and did not quite know what to say or how to say it? Listen in as we offer some tips on how to do that!
Have you ever had to “Negotiate” with someone or a group of individuals? How did you do? Listen in as Sheila and I talk about the verb “Negotiate” and offer articles on the verb, much like “How to Negotiate Nice”.
Thanks for listening and have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!
See you next week!
Squirm is a fun verb that has both positive and not so positive meanings. Join Sheila and I and our Special Guest Lydia as we laugh, reflect and remember how the verb "Squirm" has touched us in many ways!
Support is a great verb that we could all take note of. Listen in to learn what are some of the worst offers of support we can say to others. Remember, when it comes to support, it is all about them and not about you!
Welcome to Episode 142! Join Sheila and I as we gather or "Collect" our thoughts on various aspects of the versatile verb "Collect!"
Thank you for listening and enjoy!
Generate is a very fun verb with many uses. Want to know 6 ways of discerning if a picture has been AI generated? Listen in and Sheila will let us know what those 6 hints are!
Join us and learn about the "Facial Scar Experiment" as we "Find" what we are looking for!
Save is such a versatile verb! We use it in so many different ways and forms. Join us as we talk about "Save" from 2 different perspectives, one of which is a "Spending Plan!"
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Complete is a verb with many associated tasks that most of us consider before we start! These tasks can be (and are not limited to) prioritizing all the tasks that make up the challenge; goals to help us stay on track; and deciding what is urgent or not; needed or not; as well as important or not.
Heal is such a powerful verb! There are many reasons we use the verb "Heal" and this episode touches several. Did you know many people run as a part of healing? Learn why from our special guest Susan White. Thank you for listening!
Advise is one of those verbs many shy away from for fear of being wrong. It really comes with a responsibility as Sheila suggests in our show; listen in to hear what she says!
Seek is such a small verb with a huge impact on most of what we all do!
Enjoy and thank you for listening!!!
Seek is such a great verb that most of us have used since early childhood! Listen in to learn how.
Did you know when our minds wander, our thought process acts as the verb "Meander"? There is no clear direction or goal, we just think about things, lol. Which also means, we are not focused...is that good or bad? Listen in to find out more!
Did you know the verb "Inquire" is a very important skill used in the communication process? In a word, it's "Huge!!!"
And, it is (sadly) sometimes neglected.
Hey Everyone, welcome to Episode Number 129!!! Today Sheila and I have fun with the verb "Remind!"
How do you remind yourself and others? Do you always remember the most important tasks, events and occasions on time? Or are you like many of us that find our selves in the last minute frenzies?
Enjoy and thanks for listening to Number 129!!!
Lead is one of those skills that comes with great responsibility! Join us with our special guest as we talk about Integrity, Respect, Trust, and Humility, just to mention a few.
Ponder is a more formal form of the verb "Think". What fun we had learning more about this fabulous verb "Ponder!" Needless to say, Wayne did go down a few rabbit holes.
Navigate is not only setting a course and heading off in that direction, it is about making small and (sometimes) large course corrections when needed to complete the journey.
Connect is one of those verbs that we should pay more attention to as there are so many benefits in its application: Physical Health, Mental Health, Trust & Respect, and Empathy, to name a few!
Delay is a verb that can come in handy at times when you feel the pressure to deliver and yet, realize there is time to make a better decision!
Present is one of those activities not everyone enjoys; in fact, some of us shy away from making "Presentations". Here are a few tips to help you possibly become a confident and practiced presenter!
Define is one of those action verbs that allows us to individually dream, create, innovate, and succeed!
Contribute is a "Verb" for leaders, individuals, and followers each and every day. It starts with a great dose of integrity, honesty and accountability, coupled with humility.
Evaluate has much to offer all those who take notice. It can be a learning tool for yourself and a guide post for others!
Tell, is a verb that can go in many directions. It is the "Prosody" that bears witness to truth or not. Listen in as Sheila helps us interact with the word "Prosody" as we discuss "Tell".
Correct is one of those verbs that has a proper place, time and space etiquette that we might want to follow.
Reject is not necessarily on a personal level; what you can do to overcome the negative side of reject and turn it into a positive!
Ghost is a 'newish' verb which has been used in concept for decades, and now has it's name attached to the concept!
Challenge comes in many shapes and sizes! Join us today as we chat with Jeff Goodrich, the author of the popular book, "Dude and Duder, How My Dog Saved My Life"
Structure is an important element in our daily lives, both personally and professionally; do you know how it impacts us? Join Sheila and I today as we discuss "Structure", the verb!
Create has so many fun avenues to take on your journey; choose several and see how far it takes you!
Improve is such an exciting verb! Join us today as we extend a bit of help in the realm of improvement on so many levels!!!
We are back!!! Join us as we "Return" to the air after a few weeks. Sometimes, life gets in the way and we have to meet it head on. Thank you for listening!
Manage is not the same as Lead and Management is not the same as Leadership...there is a huge difference!
Lead from the front, from behind and from within when the situation presents itself. Diversity and valuing others works, as no one is smarter than everyone else in the room...
Restore is one of those verbs that demands action, attention, initiation, and most importantly, communication!
Receive is a verb that can be a very powerful gesture depending on which side of receive you find yourself on.
Hope is a verb that helps us move forward and sometimes gives us that extra nudge needed to affect positive results!
Choose is one of those verbs that cause us to act based on many bits of information or experience; and in doing so, it is said we make between 27 and 35,000 decisions a day! Who knew???!!!
Offer can also be a kind gesture and it helps to put a smile in our heart (and on our face) in doing so!
Repeat is not just about doing it again, it is about doing it again with emphasis! Lexical Cloning.
Integrate is more than merely bringing two thoughts, concepts, individuals, groups, or teams together.
Repeal is a verb we all have lived with and at times, did not realize how it impacted us or others around us.
Reciprocate is to meet them in their spaces, know their names, and value what they bring to the relationship or the job; every day.
Deny has it's place; how we utilize it can be a huge positive for ourselves and those around us!
Treasure the joys, the value you bring, the the moments in time that seem to stand still, the relationships (Mom, Dad, Family and Friends); and most of all, treasure life!
Form is one way to create 'a something' bigger than me. Sheila asks, "How would you use the verb form to make the world a better place?" What would your answer be to her question?
Invite was such an interesting verb as it brought upon challenges we did not anticipate.
Replace is one of those verbs that can positively move communication, jobs and relationships forward!
Interrogate is to gather information, to discern friendly or not, to get to the bottom of a problem, and to decide whom or what to believe for positive strides forward.
Don't forget next week is our 1 Year of Podcasting Celebration, get your questions and comments in so we can talk about them during next weeks podcast!!! Thank you for listening and sharing with others!
Allocate - Being mindful of time, resources, personnel, people, budget, space, and so much more!
Teaching is sharing knowledge, imparting knowledge and displaying (teaching by example) knowledge.
Enjoy what we have with each other as we bring talents, skills, feelings, friendships, and joy to many of those moments!
Imagine what can be accomplished with the right mix of hard work, due dilligence, resiliency, and a great group of smart people around you!
Grow - what do you control, what choices do you make and are you lifting your head above the noise?
Promote. Whether promoting a concept, a product, or a person, all come with some form of responsibiltiy.
Deliver what you say you will with honesty, empathy, timeliness, good attitude, and the ability to answer questions if asked!
Training should be a staple of your company; build a strategy around training so you can answer why this training, who should attened, and what benefit the total organization will garner because of it. Not to mention, have a feedback session with the person(s) who attended so you can discern what to use and who else can benefit because of it.
Suggest has many perspectives of which we must be careful how we intend it to be received!
Mentors come in all shapes and sizes and some of the most heart warming stories come from those who have been on the other side of the coin and yet chose to grow positively in spite of the odds! Then, they turn, reach back and help guide others to similar victories!!!
Follow is a multifaceted verb with many avenues. When it comes to individuals, you might be surprised who follows: Employees, children, young adults, trainees, and yes leaders! Who knew???!
Show is a verb that means to "Allow or cause to be visible", sometimes that visibility is not what it seems.
Reduce is not just about losing weight, eating less sweets or watching calories, there are some very cool aspects of Reduce; join us to learn what else there is!
As a leader, being mindful and aware of those around you, to include yourself, can take you to heights others only dream of accomplishing. We are changing the world "one verb at a time!"
Understand is common term that is not so ordinary, there are many perspectives, nuances and uses of the term understand that we all must embrace! Understood?
A gentle gesture of "You can do this" without the fear, pressure or stress of a challenge, an order or an assignment.
Sometimes 'Remember' is a tool used to help you not forget. It can be something you were told to Remember, advised to Remember, helped to Remember, and learned to Remember.
Many of us want it, some of us don't know we need it, and if used in a positive light, it is very beneficial!
"Look" is such an innocuous word that if given more thought, has many angles, perspectives and insights. We touch on a few of those.
Forgive is a tool one has in their toolbox to help guide, continue a personal or professional relationship, and reduce stressors.
Being involved, getting others involved and staying involved is a skill that will carry you far, personally and professionally.
We are talking about skills and levels of confidence that we all have learned, are learning, forgotten, and or totally abandoned.