Discussions of random subjects, both serious and off the wall. Sometimes my writing, sometimes my views and sometimes it will be a complete surprise, even to me.
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Welcome to Shades of Life! Join me on a rambling, wandering, sometimes crazy, journey through life and all that comes with it. The subject for each broadcast is known only to the UNIVERSE! I am just the mouthpiece. Scary, I know. But there is SO much out there to know..and to learn..and to laugh about! Let's do this thing!
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Part organizational design. Part therapy. Organizational psychologist and Stanford Professor Bob Sutton is back to tackle friction, the phenomenon that frustrates employees, fatigues teams and causes organizations to flounder and fail. Loaded with raw stories of time pressure, courage under ridiculous odds and emotional processing, FRICTION distills research insights and practical tactics to improve the way we work. Listen up as we take you into the friction and velocity of producing made-fo ...
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Ever wonder how some of the most remarkable people find their purpose? At the Heart of It gives you a look into their thought process and practices on how they manage their own well-being along the way. Tune-in, as I have intimate conversations that give you fresh insight from the hearts and minds of these high-profile personalities, day-to-day decision makers and quiet force powerhouses who are shaping our world. Together, we’ll take you on a journey that helps you better understand how the ...
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Using Her Influence to Build a Better World featuring Chelsea Clinton
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As a podcaster, children’s author and vice chair of the Clinton Foundation, Chelsea Clinton chooses optimism, focusing on progress that can be made with persistence. She’s passionate about children’s welfare, helping steer the foundation as it tackles issues including the pandemic’s impact on early education. Tune in to learn how careful scheduling…
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Pivoting from Pain to Purpose with Rep. Andy Barr
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Congressman Andy Barr of Kentucky wants to spare others the suffering his family experienced when his wife, Carol, who had mitral valve prolapse, died in 2020 of sudden cardiac arrest at age 39. In this episode, hear how he’s determined, through the Cardiovascular Advances in Research and Opportunities Legacy (CAROL) Act, to honor his late wife, tu…
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Building Good Business and Better Health featuring Anita Zucker
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When her husband, Jerry, died in 2008, Anita Zucker took the reins of the company he founded – and of her own health and that of her colleagues. As CEO of The InterTech Group, and with significant philanthropic interests, Anita carves out time for self-care by focusing on exercise early each day, before work gets in the way. Tune in to learn how sh…
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Training Herself to Reshape Her Life with Danica McKellar
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From “The Wonder Years” to the wonders of mathematics, actor and author Danica McKellar has trusted her intuition as she’s transformed her life and pursued her passions. In crafting numerous books making math fun, she’s focused on boosting kids’ confidence with numbers as a foundation for sharper minds and empowered lives. In advocating for women’s…
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Overcoming Challenges in a Journey to Health with Jason Gray-Stanford
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Feeling run down in 2018, actor Jason Gray-Stanford relied on instinct and sought medical attention. It was the first step toward a diagnosis of heart failure and a period of relatively stable health – before he woke up on the floor of spin class one day and ended up having a heart transplant in 2020. In this episode Jason recounts a journey first …
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Lessons in Listening to Your Body featuring Jen Hale
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Health conscious and always on the go, NFL and NBA reporter Jen Hale describes in this episode how she didn’t want to recognize how much her body was failing her. She tried to “suck it up” as she huffed and puffed, poured out sweat, nearly slept days away, and couldn’t zip her clothes. Finally, diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy and facing the p…
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Defining What Matters Most with Mathew Knowles
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Mathew Knowles is a music executive, businessman, motivational speaker and lecturer. He’s the father of Beyonce and Solange and was the manager of Destiny’s Child. Not long ago, Mathew added another accomplishment to this long list: He survived cancer. In this first episode of season three, Mathew talks about the importance of men’s health, self-ca…
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Discovering Resiliency Through Loss with Dr. Tara Narula
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CBS Medical Correspondent and cardiologist, Dr. Tara Narula, discusses the science of resiliency. From her vision loss to the struggles for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Narula encourages everyone to find their power within.By American Heart Association
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Ensuring Health Equity in Rural Communities with Dr. Regina Benjamin
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As the 18th Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Regina Benjamin talks about the importance of health equity and ensuring rural communities get the best health care possible.By American Heart Association
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Increasing Productivity Through Self-care with Arianna Huffington
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Former journalist turned sleep expert, Arianna Huffington, stresses the critical importance of self-care and sleep to avoid burnout and increase productivity.By American Heart Association
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Embracing Change and Challenges as Leaders with Dr. Calum McRae
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As the recipient of the One Brave Idea award, Dr. Calum McRae discusses the beauty of embracing change and challenging leaders to “go back and relearn” in order to be truly effective.By American Heart Association
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Working Hard for the Life You Desire with Malcom "MJ" Harris
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As an entrepreneur and social media influencer, Malcolm “MJ” Harris encourages the audience to go for the life their desire. MJ also talks about the importance of having smart people around you to make impactful change.By American Heart Association
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Women Taking Control of Finances with Yie-Hsin Hung
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As a woman of color and CEO of New York Life Investments, Yie-Hsin Hung discusses the importance of having diverse representation in positions of leadership. She discusses how to build a successful team. Yie-Hsin also stresses the importance of having more women and women of color in finance & taking control of their financial situation.…
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Defying Stereotypes and Encouraging Diversity in the Arts with Black Violin
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This black, male classical/hip hop hybrid violin duo known as Black Violin, discusses the beauty of defying stereotypes and encouraging more diversity in the arts.By American Heart Association
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Having the Right Mindset Makes Anything Possible with Susan Lucci
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Emmy-award winning actress, Susan Lucci talks about preserving in her acting career and personal life. She also explains how having the mindset that anything is possible, helped her achieve her goals.By American Heart Association
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Having the Resolve to Make a Difference with Congresswoman Joyce Beatty
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Congresswoman Joyce Beatty offers inspiration on leadership, health and having the resolve to make a difference on At the Heart of It with Nancy Brown.By American Heart Association
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Managing the Ups and Downs of Life with Judy Smith
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Get inspiration on managing the ups and downs of life and self-care from Judy Smith, a crisis management expert, author and inspiration for the hit TV show Scandal. Don’t miss At the Heart of It with Nancy Brown.By American Heart Association
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In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, Star Jones sits down with American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown to talk life, health and finding her purpose. Hear what motivates the attorney, author, advocate, TV personality and American Heart Association National Volunteer.By American Heart Association
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Coming Out Better on the Other Side of Tragedy with Dr. Jennifer Ashton
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Dr. Jennifer Ashton is known by ABC News viewers for her expertise on women’s health and the pandemic. Get to know a new side of Dr. Ashton as she shares how she's overcome trauma and tragedy, coming out better on the other side.By American Heart Association
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Going Viral for Change and Living Life to the Fullest with JT Laybourne
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JT Laybourne – born with a heart condition – tells his inspiring story about overcoming adversity, going viral for change and living life to the fullest on a new At the Heart of It with Nancy Brown.By American Heart Association
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Introduction to At The Heart of It With Nancy Brown
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Ever wonder how some of the most remarkable people find their purpose? At the Heart of It gives you a look into their thought process and practices on how they manage their own well-being along the way. Tune-in, as I have intimate conversations that give you fresh insight from the hearts and minds of these high-profile personalities, day-to-day dec…
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Bits of past nonsense from 'What Were They Thinking?' by Bruce Felton.
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Bits of info to make you say "hmmmm".
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Thoughts on being "ordinary" and small things that change us.
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A collection of facts and silliness to brighten the day.
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Here is a collection of silly facts to brighten the day.
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In this crazy world, I am offering crazy and/or interesting stories to take your mind off the tense, stressful, ugly and frightening stuff in the world.
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With the latest racial unrest, I attempt to add a reasonable voice to the mix
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A piece I wrote as we wait for the world to start turning again.
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What is prejudice? Why do we indulge it? This broadcast is my response to those thoughts.
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It has been a while since I had the opportunity to chat with you, so I wanted to let you know I am still here. Stay tuned for more in the next few days.
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A few items of my own creation as well as a bit of shameless self promotion.
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Join in my rant on bullying at the store-not what you might expect.
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Just a small reminder that life is short...
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Let me share some of my fave films and whatever else comes up!
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Getting to Know You
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Turning Friction Into Fire: Lessons from Season 2
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In the final episode of season two, Stanford Professor Bob Sutton and producer Rachel Julkowski look for signs of hope in and lessons gleaned from our friction-filled world. We can’t fix every messy, frustrating organization overnight, but we can increase predictability for employees and start making it safer for everyone to share information that …
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Too much friction drives you crazy, but too little leaves you adrift. In this episode, Stanford Professor Bob Sutton and Hayagreeva Rao, professor in the Stanford Graduate School of Business and coauthor of Scaling Up Excellence, discuss their quest for the “just right” amount of friction. Sure, you can make structural changes, but you’ll never opt…
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Can't Stand the Heat? Get Rid of the Friction
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The temperature is higher and things move faster, but restaurant kitchens aren’t so different from any other workplace—you’ve got egos, stress, and the constant pressure to deliver. In this episode, Craig and Annie Stoll, husband and wife owners of the renowned San Francisco-based Delfina Restaurant Group, talk with Stanford Professor Bob Sutton ab…
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The modern workplace is killing people and no one cares. That’s the sobering conclusion of Jeffrey Pfeffer’s new book "Dying for a Paycheck: How Modern Management Harms Employee Health and Company Performance—and What We Can Do About It." In this episode, Stanford Professor Bob Sutton and Pfeffer, a professor of organizational behavior at the Stanf…
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Rules get an unfairly bad rap. In this episode, Stanford Engineering Professor Kathleen Eisenhardt, author of Simple Rules: How to Thrive in a Complex World, and Stanford Professor Bob Sutton discuss the virtues of structure and guidelines. As long as your rules are clear and customized to your organization, Eisenhardt says, they won’t get in your …
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You don’t need as many ideas as you think you do. In this episode, Stanford Professor Bob Sutton and Henning Piezunka, assistant professor at the European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD), debunk brainstorming myths and talk about the importance of saving time and energy. Piezunka explains that rejecting ideas is a delicate art that ca…
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Over, Under, Through: Fixing Government Friction
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Can you dampen friction in the bureaucracy-laden, ego-filled halls of the United States government? Yes-- you can, says Jennifer Anastasoff. As head of people for the United States Digital Service (USDS), a non-partisan tech group in the federal government created to better deliver government services and improve the lives of people in America, Ana…
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Many companies likes to think they’re practicing design thinking, but most of them are wrong. Sam Yen, former Chief Design Officer of SAP and now Managing Director at JP Morgan Chase & Company, speaks with Stanford Professor Bob Sutton about how the design thinking movement gets lost in translation. He shares how SAP harnessed the energy of custome…
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Productive Paranoia: Lights, Camera...Anxiety!
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If your stunt coordinator falls asleep in an important meeting, you can expect trouble later, says Hollywood executive producer Sheri Singer. In this episode, Singer and Stanford Professor Bob Sutton talk about the value of worry in the workplace. Singer, executive producer of 37 made-for-TV movies including “Halloweentown,” says that in the fast-p…
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To create a culture of innovation inside a large organization, leaders need to help their organizations become bimodal, says Michael Arena, chief talent officer at General Motors and author of Adaptive Space: How GM and other Companies are Disrupting Themselves and Transforming into Agile Organizations. In this episode, Arena and Stanford Professor…
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The Spreadsheet Troll: Tales of Silos and Scaling
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When companies get big, they stop innovating. In this episode, Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup, talks with Stanford Professor Bob Sutton about ways to fight back against the sluggishness of scale. If you really want employees to come up with new ideas, Ries says, workplace posters and glib slogans won’t cut it. You’ve got to measure innovatio…
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Tenacious Compassion: Leading Through the Storm
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The best leaders cultivate empathy, patience and an awareness of their own vulnerabilities, says Nancy F. Koehn, a historian at the Harvard Business School. She’s the author of Forged in Crisis: The Power of Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times, about the zigzagging paths of five historical figures, from Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass t…
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