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Episode Notes [01:14] Unexpected Email from Employer [05:49] The Deferred Resignation Program [06:34] Initial Reactions and Concerns [08:01] Evaluating the Offer [08:21] Enhanced Standards of Conduct [08:55] Personal Reflections and Concerns [12:21] Seeking Advice and Making a Decision [13:01] Option One: Do Not Resign [14:56] Option Two: Resign [16:44] Insights from Conversations [21:30] Making The Decision [23:51] Final Thoughts and Gratitude Resources Mentioned Sebastian Junger The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson Donald Trump Elon Musk Steve Bannon Russell Vought Derek Sivers Sumner Crenshaw Brian Fretwell at Finding Good Chad Littlefield The Thought Leaders Practice by Matt Church Simon Cowell Beauty Pill Producer Ben Ford Questions Asked Is it legitimate, and can it be trusted? How are you feeling? What questions come to your mind? Where does your mind go? Are you seeking safety? Would this have been an adrenaline rush as you raced to send the resignation response? What an "enhanced standard" regarding loyalty and trustworthiness was? What are these new "enhanced standards?" Are they beyond what my Constitutional oath requires? If I don't resign, how bright will the target on my back glow? My leadership has supported all my work, but would termination direction come from higher up the chain of command? What would you recommend if we talked over coffee? What questions would you ask? How would you use listening? How would you use silence? How is this scenario playing out in your mind and body? What is coming to the surface for you? How might that influence what you are about to say to me? What are the chances of my name popping on a list and getting fired? How about the chances of being part of an official Reduction in Force and early retirement? Would the administration make a better offer? What do I know about the pending job market? What did I expect the workplace to be like and did I want to be there as the contractions took place? Will the administration pay me through the end of September or will they renege? Can I sufficiently build the Curated Questions business to transition by 1 October? - Do I have the faith or confidence to step into this future as a sole practitioner and grow Curated Questions into all I envisioned? Was this purpose calling? What would I expect the job market to look like at the end of summer if I hadn't developed the income streams to maintain our lifestyle? What is your recommendation? Did it change from your initial recommendation? Where in your body are you feeling the uncertainty? Are you processing this scenario in parallel with your decision as if you had received the email? What additional questions should I have considered? Who else should I have consulted with? How would you have changed my risk rating? What is the correct length of the pregnant pause before making an important announcement? What processes would you use in my circumstance, and what would be different? What questions are at the top of your list to get to a decision? Who would be the members of your pantheon you would counsel with to gain clarity? Apart from the heady analysis, what other key practices would you include in your journey through a similar situation?…
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I podcast about Louisiana stories. The good, the bad, the current and the...really? Yep. Only In Louisiana.
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I podcast about Louisiana stories. The good, the bad, the current and the...really? Yep. Only In Louisiana.
One of the most haunted homes in the US, and some say the world, is right here in Louisiana. And if you're not careful, you may end up with missing jewelry. Tour guide Mackenzie Stelly takes us there...
This is the story of the legendary Louisiana Cajun Music Hall of Fame and Lafayette Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Roland Doucet of Roland's Rockin' Cajun Show, on 100.7 The Tiger. His Swamp Pop Music Festival is taking place this Saturday at Lamar Dixon in the Ascension Parish town of Gonzales.…
The following...is an exclusive presentation, of the LSU voice, Chris Blair. So find your favorite chair, grab your favorite beverage, and *listen* to how one becomes the play-by-play man for the Purple and Gold.
A legendary Louisiana musician who has inspired countless artists we play on "typical" FM radio stations today. His love for The Bayou State is as evident as the love Mrs. Jeanine Lemoine has for him right back.
The 2022 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival series continues. First with producer Quint Davis, and later with a deep dive into the festival's most famous staple entrée.
We've been without the iconic New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival now for 2 years. Some people might say they've been "lost" without the festival. But today's episode features someone who we'd literally be lost without at Jazz Fest: Nan Parati.
Speaking from Pasadena, California where the massive float is being assembled, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser talks about the rules they must follow for judging.
I pulled some of my favorite moments from the OIL podcast in 2021 on the week that the domain for OnlyInLouisiana.com has been secured. Thank you for listening, see you next year.
The most popular Louisiana Christmas Eve bonfire builders almost lost their spot on the levee at one point. This is the story of how it all began, and why this is one Louisiana tradition you must experience.
The widow of former Governor Edwin Edwards is speaking out in response to allegations made against her that won't seem to leave the news even 4 months after the death of her husband.
Hurricane Ida made landfall 2 months ago today, on August 29th 2021. The cameras have gone, but the destruction has not. Thank you for sharing and helping us spread the word that help is still very much needed in our state.
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