3/13 Kap & J. Hood Shorts

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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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3/17 8 AM: Jesse Rogers 44:55

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Hour 2: The guys played Shot or No Shot then a trip Around The NFL and MLB Insider for ESPN Jesse Rogers joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the White Sox, Cubs and the latest MLB storylines.

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3/17 7 AM: What Direction Should The Bears Go With Pick #10? 48:01

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Hour 1: The guys discussed pick #10 for the Bears, which direction should they go? Kap returned from vacation and gave his first reaction to Bears free agency moves last week. Has this team done enough yet to really make you believe they can contend for the division in 2025?

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3/14 9 AM: Jesse Rogers 47:02

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Hour 3: MLB Insider for ESPN Jesse Rogers joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the White Sox, Cubs and the latest MLB storylines. They opened the Friday Folder, ABC 7 Chicago's Tracy Butler with the weekend forecast and The Kap & J. Hood Cut Of The Day. Adam Abdalla was in for Kap.

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3/14 8 AM: Courtney Cronin 44:12

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Hour 2: The guys played Shot or No Shot then a trip Around The NFL and national Bears Reporter for ESPN Courtney Cronin Joined Kap & J. Hood with updates on the Bears and the latest NFL storylines.

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3/14 7 AM: Cubs: Breaking Even? 46:10

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Hour 1: The guys discussed Cubs owner Tom Ricketts on a CNBC videocast to a live audience of Cubs fans where he reiterated that he only wants to "break even", they don't have the money the Yankees and Dodgers and Mets have, and that the billion dollar investments in the Wrigleyville area are part of investing in the team. Isn't this just a bad look, now? How is this defensible? Adam Abdalla was in for Kap.…

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3/13 9 AM: Tom Thayer 44:04

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Hour 3: Former Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion and Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer joined Kap & J. Hood with the latest updates on the Chicago Bears offseason moves. ESPN Chicago Spring Trading Week 3 lineup announcement with Director of Content Danny Zederman and the Kap & J Hood Cut of The Day. Chicago's ABC 7 Dionne Miller was in for Kap.…

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3/13 8 AM: Dealbreakers 45:50

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Hour 2: J. Hood and Dionne Miller played Shot or No Shot then a trip Around The NFL and a double shot of Dealbreakers. Chicago's ABC 7 Dionne Miller was in for Kap.

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3/13 7 AM: New Look Bears Thuney, Jarrett & Jackson Are Ready To Go! 48:30

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Hour 1: J. Hood and Dionne Miller talked the Bears introduced their new players to the media yesterday, Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson and Grady Jerrett are ready to go! Ben Johnson confirmed that Jonah Jackson will play right guard, and seemed to really believe he can handle the position change. This means the Bears did successfully overhaul the interior of their offensive line in a single offseason. Can they afford to draft Ashton Jeanty? Chicago's ABC 7 Dionne Miller was in for Kap.…

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3/12 9 AM: Michelle Smallmon 43:44

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Hour 3: ESPN Radio Co-Host of Unsportsmanlike Michelle Smallmon joined J. Hood and Adam Abdalla with a chance for you to join her in Green Bay Wisconsin for the NFL Draft. The guys discussed the NFC North as NFL Free Agency opens today. MLB New Era 59/50 hats recalled and the Kap & J Hood Cut of The Day. Adam Abdalla was in for Kap.…

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3/12 8 AM: Tom Waddle 45:29

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