The Life Work Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dave Fleming
Why is more, better? What if doing less, or that which is essential, is the way to better life and work outcomes? In this episode of the Lifework podcast join Dave as he explores the words of the great stoic Marcus Aurelius: Do less better. We'll explore practical ways to take these words to heart. [...]
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A leader needs time alone. Without it we are prone to reactivity and arrogance. The wise leader knows she needs time alone to reflect and think, plan, and design her world. Are you making time to reflect on your actions, design and plan your days, and think critically about the direction of your life and [...]
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We tell ourselves stories all day long. But many of them do more harm then good. The quality of the stories we tell determines the quality of the lives we lead. In this episode of the Lifework podcast we explore how to tell ourselves better stories. Because...well...our lives depend on it.
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Is it good for a leader to be ignorant? Well the answer to that question sounds like a “slam dunk.” Of course not. But what if ignorance can be a leader’s friend? What would it mean for a leader to be appropriately ignorant and how could that possibility be a good thing? Well…take a listen [...]
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Everyone wants to be innovative. It’s the current holy grail. But what if we’ve got the focus wrong? What if, to innovate, you had to stop trying? What if innovation is the result of other actions and mindsets? In this episode of the Lifework Podcast we explore the actions that led the developers of the iPhone to their [...]
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Our country is a mess. Each of us has a responsibility to work to turn things around. The "turn around" begins when we change the way we talk to each other. If we have any hope of turning our mess into compostable soil for the future, it will require us to recapture the role of [...]
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We think all day long. It's easy to to equate our thoughts with who we are. When we do this, we view our thoughts as synonymous with the person we are. We then become susceptible to all sorts of unhealthy dynamics - biases, narrow-mindedness, and selfish agendas to name a few. In this week's Lifework Podcast, we explore why [...]
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What if the good and the challenging was all rigged in your favor? If you had this mindset, how might it change your life and your work? The 12 century poet, Rumi, advised us to live as if everything was rigged in our favor. In this episode of the Lifework podcast we explore how this [...]
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Stress is a natural part of life. Though too much stress can hurt us, too little can deactivate our best energies. Because we need stress, it's important to learn how to handle it and even leverage its power. Enter equanimity. In this episode of Lifework, we explore equanimity - what it is and how to [...]
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Where does well being, meaning, and happiness come from? In this week’s Lifework podcast we explore two actions we can take that will increase health and happiness. It doesn’t mean we will be struggle free. But developing these two action, and keeping them front and center, enriches life. Listen and then reflect: How are you [...]
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Words change over time. Sometimes maybe that’s good. But in the case of the word “disillusion,” it’s not. If you’re feeling disillusioned right now, be grateful. If you play it right, disillusionment can make your life a lot better. In this episode of Lifework, we explore why disillusionment is a good thing. Take a listen. [...]
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Elite leaders, like elite athletes, never rest on yesterday’s achievements. In this episode of the Lifework Podcast we examine Michael Jordan’s quote: Earn Your Leadership Everyday. Jordan turbo charged his skills - and earned his leadership everyday - with a focus on a powerful action. Listen to find out what this action is and how [...]
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The way to a full life is found in pursuing a rather disorienting dynamic. Eric Fromm put it this way, The quest for certainty blocks the search for meaning. Uncertainty is the very condition to impel man to unfold his powers. In this episode of Lifework, we’ll explore the power of uncertainty and how [...]
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We don’t accidentally get to keep the society we’ve built. The hard work that goes into building a civilization, must be sustained through collective and deliberate action. As we face the challenges of the pandemic, two virtues stand out as critical to our way of life. In this Episode of Lifework, we explore the two [...]
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We all want to exhibit resilience and strength during difficult times. But where do those qualities come from? Ironically, strength, in part, surfaces from vulnerability. When I’m appropriately vulnerable, I increase my authenticity as person. I also find strength in the middle of weakness. In this week’s episode of Lifework, we explore three actions allow [...]
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Transitions are a fact of life. They are an ever-present reminder that everything changes. In this episode of the Lifework podcast we examine three realities of transitions and what we need to face those realities. I also share exciting news about a new online course, Thriving Through the Transitions of Your Life, that begins on [...]
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Ever feel like you’re going through the motions. Sages have long cautioned us against mindless living. In this episode of the Lifework podcast, we explore three actions you can take to live more fully in each moment. What if we could experience ordinary moments as fresh and new? How could something as mundane as, brushing [...]
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As we face these challenging days, it’s easy to take fort granted the gifts of life. In this mediation, as we breathe and slow down, we’ll reconnect our appreciation for simple but powerful life-gifts. Dave
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Change is inevitable. I mean, I use to have hair. What happened? But how can we make the most of change? How can we tap the power of change rather than simply endure it? It all begins when we better navigate the three movements of change. In today’s podcast, we explore the three movements and [...]
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There’s a free prize inside today’s podcast. It’s one of my favorite Zen stories - The story is sure to make you laugh and shake your head in agreement all in the same moment. Let this story remind you that slowing down is often the way to speed things up. Dave
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This week’s meditation will enable you to find the spark of genius in yourself and spread that to others this week. Peace to you, Dave
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Adapted from my book, Tribal Alchemy: Mining Your Team's Collective Ingenuity. (2016). Dave Fleming. A Tribal Alchemy Resource. The “I’s” Matter When I was growing up, there was a game in my house that I loved to play. It consisted of a round plastic plate, on top of which were approximately 15 individual plastic, bubble-like [...]
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Great tribe members are able to personally adapt to new situations and circumstances. I define the word "adapt" as the ability to graciously flex with change. Being adaptive not only makes you personally better, but it also adds your pliability and ingenuity to the tribe. And that enables more tribal alchemy. Here's one of my [...]
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Brief content is in. Maybe it's indicative of a world with attention deficit disorder. Maybe. But, maybe not. Not all ingenious content has to be long, drawn out and complicated. There certainly is innovative work that has all three of those qualities. But, maybe the creation of "ingenious snippets" is a positive result of our [...]
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"Seeing together" is one of the collective practices of Tribal Alchemy. When tribes see challenges and opportunities together - from different angles and perspectives - they increase the possibility and quality of alchemy. So what helps a tribe see well together? There are a number of answers to that question, of course. One important dynamic [...]
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