goServeOthers: Recent Episodes
Mark Shropshire
goServeOthers (https://goserveothers.com) is all about connecting people and organizations around service opportunities. With the innovative use of technology and education, we strive to allow everyone to have the chance to serve and be served. The focus of this podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and serving.
On this episode we are going to talk about overcoming the challenges of mentorships during a pandemic. How can we start and continue our mentorships safely while maintaining progress and engagement? It’s possible! Three steps for having successful mentorships during a pandemic: Don’t forget the basics of mentorships Leverage technology Assess remote mentorships and improve The focus of the goServeOthers podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and providing service to others. Intro track: Light Matter by Mark Shropshire
On this episode we are going to talk about how to lead with empathy. Without understanding and sharing the feelings of others, leading can be very challenging. Having empathy empowers a leader to tune into the differences of those on their team, allowing open feedback and better understanding of what makes each individual special. Three focus points around how to lead with empathy: Lead conversations with questions Give and accept direct feedback We can thrive with differing opinions The focus of the goServeOthers podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and providing service to others. Intro track: Light Matter by Mark Shropshire
On this episode we are going to talk about handling stress. Stress is something we all have from time to time at varying degrees. There is no reason to allow stress to take control. Let’s talk about ways to deal better with stress because it is important to our health. Three focus points on handling stress: Focus on things you can control Improve your physical and mental health Create an action plan The focus of the goServeOthers podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and providing service to others. Intro track: Light Matter by Mark Shropshire
On this episode we are going to talk about something fun; being more creative. Why would you want to be more creative? Creativity can help in many aspects of life, including being more confident, becoming a better problem solver, and overall leadership. Three focus points on ways to be more creative: Make room for boredom Get healthy Create on a schedule The focus of the goServeOthers podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and providing service to others. Intro track: Light Matter by Mark Shropshire
On the last podcast, we talked about not giving up and the value of perseverance. There are times when it is okay to give up. Today we will talk about when and how to give up to set yourself up in a positive direction for the next big thing! Three focus points on when and how to give up: Toxic culture When the goal is no longer attainable Vision or values mismatch The focus of the goServeOthers podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and providing service to others. Intro track: Light Matter by Mark Shropshire
People are so quick to give up on jobs, projects, organizations, and people. Giving up too soon is often a pattern based around fears, lack of consistency and fortitude when things get hard. Not quitting when things are hard is key. Today we discuss why perseverance is the path to success. Three focus points on how to not give up by persevering Reset your expectations Ask for help Don’t give up because it is the easy thing to do The focus of the goServeOthers podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and providing service to others. Intro track: Light Matter by Mark Shropshire
Team leaders recruit and build teams, but what happens when teams are in place? This episode is all about what leaders do when the team is established and in motion. Three focus points on what team leaders do after they have recruited and built teams Provide tools and resources Provide correction Protect teams The focus of the goServeOthers podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and providing service to others. Intro track: Light Matter by Mark Shropshire
In this episode, we talk about what skill-based mentorship is all about and the various ways it can benefit your personal and professional growth. Three focus points on the benefits of skills-based mentorship Rapid and quality learning of a skill Interdisciplinary skill learning Relationship building The focus of the goServeOthers podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and providing service to others. Intro track: Light Matter by Mark Shropshire
In this episode, we talk about three ways to help you set yourself up for success to complete your life goals. We all want to have success in our goals and the only way to do this is to plan and review goals continuously. Three focus points on everyday goal setting Keep your goals written down Detail your goals Review your goals Reference blog post and planning template: Continuous Goal Task Planning (https://mark.shropshires.net/blog/continuous-goal-task-planning) The focus of the goServeOthers podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and providing service to others. Intro track: Light Matter by Mark Shropshire
In this episode, we talk about three ways to have a better today. Focus on these each day to create a snowball effect of improvement around your health and relationships. Three ways to make an day better: Don’t worry about what other people think Don't dwell on mistakes and failures Be grateful 5 Reasons Why Gratitude Is Good For Your Health - mindbodygreen (https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-11729/5-reasons-why-gratitude-is-good-for-your-health.html) The focus of the goServeOthers podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and providing service to others. Intro track: Light Matter by Mark Shropshire
In this episode, we talk about myths around mentorship from mentor and mentee perspectives. Many of the myths are rooted around avoiding dealing with personal and professional growth due to fear or just plain old lack of motivation. Three common myths about mentorships: I don’t need a mentor I don’t have time for mentorship Mentorship is for someone else The focus of the goServeOthers podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and providing service to others. Intro track: Light Matter by Mark Shropshire
In this episode, we talk about building trust on teams. Trust building between team members is as important as having trust in leadership. Three ways to build trust on teams. Listen Delegate Protect The focus of the goServeOthers podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and providing service to others. Intro track: Light Matter by Mark Shropshire
Building community is about people and a common vision. In this episode, we talk about the basics of community building that is applicable to in-person regional and online communities. Three important focus topics to build community. Care about people Build around a purpose Focus on team and growing leaders The focus of the goServeOthers podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and providing service to others. Intro track: Light Matter by Mark Shropshire
What does it mean to live generously? Keeping a focus and readiness to give, while going above and beyond. Three important strategies for living life generously. Give without expectations Give with humility Commit to a cause to give continuously The focus of the goServeOthers podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and providing service to others. Intro track: Light Matter by Mark Shropshire
In this episode we talk about three actions steps to learn something new. Following this strategy will set you up for success because goals, evironment, and improving the next learning cycle are all important. Set a goal and be realistic Dedicate time and location for study and application Review and improve The focus of the goServeOthers podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and providing service to others. Intro track: Light Matter by Mark Shropshire
In the third part of this three episode series, we talk about being a great mentor. Applying the three action steps discussed in this episode will help ensure that you and your mentee both get value out of the experience. The secret benefit to being a mentor is that you may learn and grow as much or more than your mentee. Reflect on your life path Listen more than lecture Keep the mentee unstuck This is the third epsisode of a three part series on mentorship. Part 1: Finding a Mentor (http://podcast.goserveothers.com/4) Part 2: Getting the Most out of Your Mentorship (http://podcast.goserveothers.com/5) The focus of the goServeOthers podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and providing service to others. Intro track: Light Matter by Mark Shropshire
In the second part of this three episode series, we talk about getting the most out of your mentorship. Applying the three action steps discussed in this episode will help ensure that you mentorship is a value to you and your mentor. Prepare, prepare, and prepare Be honest and have gratitude Perform post-meeting followup and periodic reviews This is the second epsisode of a three part series on mentorship. Part 1: Finding a Mentor (http://podcast.goserveothers.com/4) The focus of the goServeOthers podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and providing service to others. Intro track: Light Matter by Mark Shropshire
In this episode we talk about finding a mentor and kickstarting the relationship formally. Identify the growth need Identify a possible mentor Ask to meet with a possible mentor This is the first of a three part series on mentorship. The focus of the goServeOthers podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and providing service to others. Intro track: Light Matter by Mark Shropshire
In this episode we talk about three important ways to be a great teammate. Listening, being empathetic, and communicating effectively and appropriately are detailed in a way to help you and your team succeed! The focus of the goServeOthers podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and providing service to others. Intro track: Light Matter by Mark Shropshire
In this episode we talk about the value in being transparent as a leader and mentor. Learn about how showing vulnerability and talking about failures during mentoring sessions are ways to be transparent with others. In addition, trust building through transparency will be discussed. The focus of this podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and providing service to others. Intro track: Light Matter by Mark Shropshire
In this episode we talk about the three focus points that will drive future episodes of the goServeOthers podcast. The focus of this podcast centers around leadership, mentorship, and serving. Thank you for being a part of this episode! Remember, we can all lead, mentor, and serve.