Sean D.’s Post

Writing 1,000 words a day has changed my life. How? I've learnt how I think, what I think, and what's important to me. I've learnt about my self and that is invaluable. 1,000 words isn't that much. The average typer churns out 2,400 words per hour. But how do you find the time and what does the process look like? That's what this week's podcast is all about https://lnkd.in/evVQVdrK

“Argue like you’re right. Listen like you could be wrong.”   🎙️ This week on Conflict Managed we are joined by Daniel Tocchini, founding partner of Take New Ground.   In this episode, Dan and Merry cover a whole host of topics and questions, such as: 🔍 Understanding conflict in context 🧬 What will I inherit (at work) if I continue to act this way? 🌈 Seeing new possibilities 💬 Finding your words ⚠️ The danger of contempt 🔢 The three types of problems 🏢 Work as a place that contributes to our lives 🌱What does it mean to thrive? Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts.

A way to say No that I've seen work well for product managers: explain what your goals are, and why the request is not aligned with these goals. I got this type of No at Google when I approached the Photos team with an idea to colab (I was on Gmail). The answer was (I'm paraphrasing): our north star metric is the number of photos uploaded per month, and your idea is not going to contribute much to this metric - not compared to other ideas we have. This is a good way to say no because it's evaluating the request with a clear, objective measure, without passing judgement. It helps the person making the request understand what you're optimizing for, and sometimes that leads to a better idea that does help your cause. But it does require you to define your goals well and stick to them. Kudos to Lenny Rachitsky for sharing many other ways to say no in his newsletter.

Want to start a podcast but worried you wouldn't be a good host? Here are 3 question frameworks that can help: 1. "What advice would you give to people who ______?" 2. "What would you say to people who think _______?" 3. What inspired you to _______?" Bonus: If you need to transition topics, "Let's shift gears to this...." PS, Tag someone below who would find this relevant.

On day 21, my friend suggested that I discuss the holidays. I’m not quite sure what came out of my mouth, but I hope you find the best way to experience the holidays that works for you. How do holidays make you feel? 30 days, 30 episodes – The Life Shift Podcast – thelifeshiftpodcast.com

One of the most commonly asked questions when you’re meeting someone new is, “what do you do for work?” What’s your reaction to that question? I used to dread that question in all of my previous roles because it was a reminder of how much I didn’t like the work I was doing. And I bet I’m not alone on that! But what if you smiled when someone asks you what you do for work? What’s the type of work you could be doing that would make that a reality? Listen to the full podcast episode: https://lnkd.in/gri-nn-c

Discern, what do you need in this moment. We as human beings are constantly changing, growing, evolving, expanding, gaining + releasing every single day. The woman that wakes up tomorrow is not the same woman that woke up today because of everything that has and will transpire today. Honor the seasons + flow of us as human beings. What do you need IN THIS moment? These words are from my recent podcast episode, #94 of “Living an Intentional Life Podcast” where I share all things, “What happens when you lose yourself to your dream (and 7 tools to find her again)!” https://lnkd.in/gwcGabfZ

What are my three takeaways? Go to the balcony, build a golden bridge, and engage the third side. Many thanks to Lynn Thoman for a fanstastic conversation on her podcast, 3 Takeaways - you can listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/gteet6rc

Working with challenging people (or even recognizing when we’ve been the challenge ourselves!) is something we all face. I hope the takeaways shared in this podcast provide some practical insights and strategies to help listeners navigate these situations more effectively. #WorkplaceSuccess #LeadershipStrategies #NavigatingChallengingWorkplaceDynamics #BuildingBetterProfessionalRelationships #RecognizingPersonalChallengesInLeadership

When I start listening to a new podcast, I start from the beginning, hence the date of the podcast. It made me think about what kind of leader I am, and what kind of impact that has on those around me. Fascinating! Take time to listen and ponder. #TheHappinessLab #Podcast #Leadership