Thoughts of a Sojourner: Recent Episodes
Jon Garrett
We all are given limited time in this world. We all are sojourning. This podcast is my voice and will lend to leadership and inspirational thoughts to get your week started right or keep your day going strong. Recording my thoughts for my kids and the people I care about. I hope you get something from it!
Join me this week as I cough my way through discussing how to deal with the seasons of life changing. (My allergies are flaring so this was tough to get through)
Join me as we continue the discussion from the previous episode and the lessons learned
The unknown can bring anxiety and fear. Join me as I discuss my experiences with this and how I process.
Join me as I discuss my Juneteenth trip to our nation’s capital and reflect on lessons learned.
Do you come with the mindset to bring something to the table or to be served at the table? Join as we discuss!
Let’s approach this week understanding why recognition and appreciation for others is important!
Fog is dangerous, both in nature and in our minds. Join as we talk through moments of fog!
Starting with the why instead of the what helps people connect. Join Simon Sinek as he explains this rationale.
A little different forum for Morning Mindsets this week. Sharing some of my favorite shorter TED Talks.
Belief. Such a powerful word that can lead to some incredible places. Join us as we discuss.
We are all faced with problems in our lives. How we deal with them will tell the story of our lives.
It’s important to come to the table with something. Listen today as we discuss the importance of adding value.
The passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act turns 30 on Sunday. This law made opportunities possible for those who are differently-abled. Join us as we discuss.
Problems are a natural part of life. How we approach problems is important to the success we experience in our journey. Join today as we discuss.
Friendship in the workplace is a strength, not a weakness. Tune in today as we discuss being a friend at work.
Emily M. Is an incredibly creative and brilliant facilitator. She brings an authentic energy and joy to her work in developing others. Hear from Emily today as she shares a valuable leadership lesson with us.
Tune in today for Part 2 of a shelter dog story and find out why my Puppy got the middle name of Wallace.
I asked Joey to share his perspective on leadership and he dropped a jewel! Tune in today to learn.
I love the phrase “feedback is a gift.” Feedback means someone cares enough to allow you the opportunity to grow. For leaders, feedback is VITAL! Join us today as we discuss.
The Placebo Effect is a fascinating concept in the medical and psychiatry worlds, but it can also play a role in the workplace. Join us today as we discuss.
Lorena is a leader that brings incredible passion and authenticity to her role. She shares great advice with us on her keys to success. Join us as we learn from her.
There’s a reason this is an instruction at the end of every Morning Mindset podcast. Tune in today to find out why.
Leadership has risk and reward. One of the risks is taking the heat. Listen today as we discuss this a little further.
Yesterday, we talked about facing adversity. That story continues today with the life of a guy named Jim. Tune in to see what Jim’s life can teach us.
Can you imagine being on the top of your game and being stabbed by a crazy fan? That happened to Monica Seles and she came back from it! By embracing adversity, you can bounce back too!
There is a “bully” inside of us all. Tune in today as we discuss Self-Talk and how to win the battles against “The Bully.”
The phrase “can’t see the forest through the trees” is about lack of vision. We all can lose focus on the future with thoughts of today. Listen in as we discuss investing in our future self.
Character is an essential trait for leaders. What you do when no one is looking is the definition of your character. Join today as we explore this together.
Many people have heard of IQ, but have you heard of EQ? Many leaders say EQ is more important than IQ. Join today as we discuss why.
Adaptation to the vision of your team, as well as those you serve, is critical for success. Let’s talk about it!
Greatness always comes at a cost. Listen today as we talk about “The Law of the Price Tag.”
Trust is a critical factors of any relationship. While no one is going to be perfect, leaders must work to build and maintain trust with those they serve.
Timothy and his family faced some pretty big hardships. Listen today to how they overcame them and how it can apply to your life.
“Where your focus goes, energy flows.” Powerful quote for Bruce Lee. Join me today as we talk about focusing in chaos.
With so much going on in our world, how do you stay focused on personal success? Join today. Tomorrow we will also be addressing focus in a broader scope.
An effective leader must desire to win and pass that desire to their team. Listen today as we talk through why that desire fuels an organization.
We are faced with so many choices in our lives, both personally and professionally. What are big choices leaders should pay attention to?
Listening has been called “a super power for leaders.” Tune in to understand why, and how to harness your super power.
Dedicated to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and all those whose lives were lost to senseless systemic violence.
Leaders are servants. Let the example I learned from my parents help shape your leadership mindset.
Knowing your individual strengths, and the strengths of your team, will enable you to maximize performance.
COVID-19 has us all feeling some type of loss. Tune in to how to deal with hard times and feelings of loss.
Vulnerability is usually associated with weakness but tune in to see how it can be leveraged as a strength.
How do you view your mistakes? Do you try to avoid failure? Listen to how successful people define failure.
Isolation and the unknown can wreck havoc on mental health. Today’s session focuses on what we can do to help maintain mental health wellness.
Most of us are juggling a lot of things and are stressed out trying to balance everything. It’s ok to drop some things. Check in today to hear more.
The movie The Greatest Showman is packed full of great lessons. Check out Monday and Tuesdays posts for part 1 & 2 and then dive into today’s for the final lessons.
The movie The Greatest Showman is packed full of lessons. So much so, I unpack them in three parts. Listen to yesterday’s session and then grab today’s.
Many leaders think that because people like them that they are great relationship builders. Relationships in a professional world are about leveraging influence for results.
How we view problems is going to determine how we handle them. Listen today for some insight into problem-handling.
It’s not enough to know what to do, you need to do what you know you’re supposed to do.
Have you considered how generosity and hospitality can play a role in your work environment?
Leaders see through the walls into the potential. Find out what I mean when I say “Be Burrage.”
Reaction for leaders can be dangerous. Today we talk about why Responding & Initiating is the way of the Leader!
Flexibility and agility are key components to a leader. How are you being flexible in these difficult times?
Many leaders have had to solve new problems due to the outbreak of COVID-19. How leaders solve big problems will have lasting impacts.
As leaders, you have both internal and external customers. Let’s talk today about being customer-focused.
These are interesting times. People of character are forged in the fire. This too shall pass
Committing to continuous improvement can inspire others to do the same! Check out today’s Morning Mindset for thoughts on how you can do this!
Do you expect to win? Mindset is everything! Join us today to hear why you should expect top performance.
Investing time to allow yourself to grow is critical in leadership. Listen for some ideas that can help with that.
When times get tough, or a situation invites you to compromise, knowing your Core values will help keep you in the right path.
Do you have a passion for the things you do at work? Listen today for how passion plays a part in your daily life.
Building on one of the 5 pillars, how can you leverage influence to make a difference for others?
Starting your day right is so critical. Listen today for ideas and the importance of starting your day right.