Jim's Take
Episodes
“We Don’t Do Stress” – Lifestyle in the New Economy (Ep. 64)
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we chatted accountability; this week is about creating a filter to make decisions. All decisions I make are based on the filter of: will I h...
Accountability Amid Craziness (Ep. 63)
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the final 100 days of the year. Let's dive into accountability and what we can accomplish before the year is out.
Irish Bellwethers: Bill Reilly on the Sober St. Patrick’s Day Foundation (Ep. 62)
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RET1kiAMXcw If you know me, you know my favorite holiday is St. Patrick’s Day. I don’t celebrate just a day - ...
The Cheerleader Episode. (Ep. 61)
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week: I'm cheering you on. Let's chat unrealized dreams, the assumptions you make on why you can't do it, and how to get started.
Everyone is SO F#*%ING ANGRY (Ep. 60)
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is lots of stress in this world right now: pandemics, politics, protests and more. It's manifesting into a dismissive anger that goes beyond jus...
What You Need to Know Before You Use an Executive Coach (Ep. 59)
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are lots of things to think about when picking an executive coach. Here are the things you should be looking for.
Your Three Most Important Financial Numbers (Ep. 57)
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itRWYxviWyE&feature=youtu.be Last week I interviewed Tom Rizzo on the show. Tom is a jazz guitarist turned financi...
From Music to Money: Tom Rizzo is Independent and Invested (Ep. 56)
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My background in the financial industry has provided me some interesting insight and views on how to think about money. I wasn’t a financial advisor...
How to Make Good Decisions (Ep. 55)
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the tides of change come in, our ability to make effective decisions in a short time frame is becoming more important than ever.
The Uncomfortable Race Conversation (Ep. 54)
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now is a time of learning, with businesses, society, communities and our own identities facing questions and change.
Irish Bellwethers: Sean Froudist-Walsh on the Science of Learning (Ep. 53)
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's always a good time to learn. Now, especially, is a great time to learn. Sean Froudist-Walsh is an Irish neuroscientist in New York who shares how...
Making Good Choices: Problems vs. Circumstances (Ep. 52)
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM33vFc8A9E&feature=youtu.be Happy Wednesday. First - I want to thank everyone for the lovely notes and conve...
Why I Quit Drinking (Ep. 51)
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://youtu.be/B3IP3HCWg1o Last week I chatted about my dark place, and what I learned in dealing with it. I didn’t feel like I could really t...
What Ironman Taught Me About Isolation, Solitude and a “Dark Place” (Ep. 50)
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Isolation and solitude are the name of the game in a triathlon. That's never more evident than when you hit a "dark place" close to the finish.
Irish Bellwethers: Patrick Flynn on Playwright Creativity and Confidence (Ep. 49)
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast highlights a Bellwether of Irish American origin. Patrick Flynn is playwright, actor, professor, host of the Original Cast Podca...
Irish Bellwethers: Catherine Norris on Articulating Your Vision (Ep. 48)
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy April! I hope and trust that this post finds you well. Change has been the watchword of recent times; our ability to adapt has been strongl...
Understanding Your Responsibility as an Online Communicator (Ep. 47)
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast is a focus on communication - and your responsibility as a communicator - in the “working from home” era. As we pivot o...
Finding Perspective Amid a Pandemic (Ep. 46)
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Corona Week/Month/Quarter. Things seem to be changing faster than any of us can keep count. Life has been turned upside down, which was fun f...
Irish Bellwethers: Patrick McAndrew Will Change the Way You Learn (Ep. 45)
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes I reflect on the massive amounts of ways that I have changed over the past 40 years, and it blows my mind. 30 years ago, I was jazzed by b...
Irish Bellwethers: Máirtín Ó Muilleoir on Belfast Opportunity (Ep. 44)
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Few places have gone through the type of change that Belfast has experienced in the past 50 years. Former Mayor Máirtín Ó Muilleoir offers his pers...
“Psychological Safety” is the droid you are looking for. (Ep. 43)
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all talk about what we want a work environment to be - but psychological safety is the wrapper that makes it work.
How to Give Feedback (Ep. 42)
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why can't anyone seem to get good feedback at the office? It's because we are so focused on "frameworks" and not a conversation ...
The Other “Hi-Po” (Ep. 41)
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s podcast is for “the people.” Many organizations bring me in to work with their “high potential” employees (hi-po for short)...
A Macro View of Micro Management (Ep. 40)
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just hearing the term “micromanager” makes my skin crawl. I have flashbacks to late nights in the office, constant revisions of pointless e-mails,...
Helping Others by Minding Your Own Business
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We love helping people. The psychological benefits are well known; we feel rewarded and valued; we like being needed and being the hero, the savior an...
How to Ask for Help (Ep. 38)
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I speak often on the speed of change, and the challenges that come with it. And if my recent posts are any indication, I have a belief that responding...
Linking Your Goals to Motivation (Ep. 37)
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been ranting and raving about goals and change and resolutions and all kinds of fun stuff for 2020. And you can’t blame me - new year, new de...
It’s Time To Be Blunt About Coming Change (Ep. 36)
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m looking to be painfully blunt. The majority of my job is to help organizations and people plan. One of my gifted skills is the ab...
New Year, New Rules (Ep. 35)
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the big day - a new year. It fascinates me that we are already at 2020. For many people, I know the feeling they are having right now - th...
2020: Your Year of Perfect Vision (Ep. 34)
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As we have put a wrap on 2019, it’s now time to focus on the possibility and opportunity that looms in 2020. Each December I set out to create my go...
Your Year in Review (Ep. 33)
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s almost time that we put a wrap on 2019, toss it into the memory bin and focus on going forward. We have evolved another year, which is long or ...
Your Questions are Your Answers to Your Challenges (Ep. 32)
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I feel like a zen master with that title. We are coming up on the end of the year; the time to be reflective, take stock of what we have accompli...
A Network is Pointless if You Don’t Know How To Use It (Ep. 31)
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we talked about the value and purpose of a network. The point of networking is to build a community; a group of people who best represent wh...
Make Networking Less Anxiety-Inducing (Ep. 30)
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the holiday season. With Halloween behind us, and Costco selling Christmas trees, it’s important to think about doing something for yours...
What I Learned by Finishing an Ironman (Ep. 29)
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This past weekend I took the plunge and made the psychotic attempt to run an Ironman. I finished (over 14 hours later), and am thrilled that the anxie...
Presence at the NY Philharmonic
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At Bellwether, we prefer to learn from the best. And when it comes to mindfulness, focus and performing under pressure, you find the best on one ...
Being a Bridge … and a Good Ancestor (Ep. 27)
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Life lessons from a whirlwind journey to Belfast.
Showing vs. Telling (Ep. 26)
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In order to get someone to believe us, we have to show them, not tell them, what we are capable of.
Is Routine the Enemy of Progress?
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There is a difference between "routine" and "rhythm," and each one affects progress differently.
Establishing a “Personal Brand” (Ep. 24)
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m continuing the theme of reputation, and I want to cover the idea of “personal branding.” I hate the term - I feel like it’s...
Presence: What Do You Want Your People to See? (Ep. 23)
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Managing what you want people to see is fundamental to your success.
Who is on Your Personal Board of Directors? (Ep. 22)
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You know good, smart people. These good, smart people can help you in many different ways. Why not put them to use as you attempt something new?
Creating Your Personal IDP (Ep. 21)
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you work for a corporation, you are probably familiar with the annual Individual Development Plan, or IDP. But what about creating one just for you...
Learning, Redux. (Ep. 20)
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last week on the podcast I discussed the love of learning. But, as always, learning is one thing and practical application is something completely sep...
Re-learning To Love Learning (Ep. 19)
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I have a theory. I believe that part of the reason adults are so miserable is that they have stopped learning. There is something special about b...
Time is a Choice. (Ep. 18)
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How we choose to spend our time is what dictates everything about our situation today and in the future, so it's refreshing to remember that yes, time...
Advice on Writing a Killer Speech (Ep. 17)
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ah yes, the dread of speaking in public. We are going to go there again - but not in the same way as before. I love getting feedback from listeners on...
Questioning Our Beliefs (Ep. 16)
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Obviously, I’m a believer in the value of coaching. I’m also a believer in the fact that there is a lot to learn from all corners of this pebble w...
Productivity and Rhythm (Ep. 15)
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to being more productive, everyone has an opinion. Some people say get your work done in the morning, others get work done after lu...
Independence, Individually (Ep. 14)
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a week celebrating a country's independence, let's focus on your own independence, and how your assumptions can limit your choices.
On Pride … (Ep. 13)
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In case you haven’t heard, or if you were wondering why flags everywhere have a rainbow, June is Pride month. It’s a celebration of the histo...
Parents and “ACEs” – How Our Childhood Experiences Affect Our Child’s Sports (Ep. 12)
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no secret that our childhood experiences have massive effect on who we are as individuals. But how about the way that we treat others? This...
The Point of Self Development (Ep. 11)
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today the topic is self-development. When we think of self-development, we instantly think of self-improvement or self-help. Those terms and ideas bri...
Wellness, Organized: The Social. (Ep. 10)
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m happy to offer up my third and final installment of my Wellness, Organized series: Social Wellness. ...
Wellness, Organized: The Social
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m happy to offer up my third and final installment of my Wellness, Organized series: Social Wellness. ...
Wellness, Organized: The Mental. (Ep. 9)
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we cover part three of my Wellness, Organized series: The Mental. For context, there is an overview post and podcast here and my focus on Physic...
Wellness, Organized: The Physical. (Ep. 8)
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As promised in a previous post and podcast, I’ve decided to organize my thoughts on wellness. It’s such a massive topic, that it needs to be broke...
In the Company of Men: How Women Can Succeed in a World Built Without Them (Ep. 7)
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s always a risk for a white guy to cover the topic of equality in the workplace. So that’s why I’m thrilled to have Eileen Scully join me to ...
Wellness, Organized.
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Defining wellness, and organizing what it actually means, is step one to figuring out what to work on. This outlines the details of physical, mental a...
Digital Detangler: A Guide to Mindful Technology Use, Ep. 005
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The conundrum of the digital world is that we have all of this technology to make our lives easier, but what are we willing to sacrifice in order to u...
How 5 Minutes of Silence Can Change the World: Keeping Wellness Simple, Ep. 004
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we learn from Tricia Barger, owner of Poppy Tree Design and Yoga Instructor, on the benefits of simplicity, the beauty of silence and how e...
Learning Discipline and Mentality from a Pro Boxer – Ep. 003
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not every day you get to sit across the table from a pro boxer. It’s exciting and fun and you just feel cool. And once you make sure that you...
Getting Over Your Fear of Public Speaking, Once and For All – Ep. 002
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The old joke goes that people are more afraid of public speaking than dying - so they would rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy. Why ar...
True Efficiency: Implementing “Lean” into Your Home – Ep. 001
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Almost every coaching client I’ve worked with has asked for help creating an “organizational system;” one to help them better manage their time ...