All of us have been through tough times, are going through tough times, or will go through tough times. In this episode, we discuss looking forward in order to move through those tough times. This includes three tools: Set goals Let things go Take control of your own future If you need to contact Mike, please visit www.crucialtalks.com

All of us have been through tough times, are going through tough times, or will go through tough times. In this episode, we discuss looking forward in order to move through those tough times. This includes three tools: <ol><li>Set goals</li> <li>Let things go</li> <li>Take control of your own future</li> </ol>If you need to contact Mike, please visit <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a>

Crucial Talks Episode 113: Looking Ahead to Move Through Tough Times

Resilience

We are going through tough times. We can't avoid them. We have to go through them. In this episode we discuss four tools to be more resilient in the short-term using the acronym MIND: M - Models I - Identity N - Now D - Decision-making You can reach out to Mike at www.crucialtalks.com

We are going through tough times. We can't avoid them. We have to go through them. In this episode we discuss four tools to be more resilient in the short-term using the acronym MIND: M - Models I - Identity N - Now D - Decision-making You can reach out to Mike at <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a>

Crucial Talks Episode 112: Resilience NOW... Short-Term Tools for Tough Times

Ariel Garten

Ariel Garten talks to Mike about the fear of fear and gives tools to get out of our own way. Ariel is a psychotherapist, neuroscientist, and entrepreneur having started a tech company called Muse. In this episode, she talks about how fear can get in our way and is driven by parts of the brain that used to help keep us alive, but now may be barriers to our performance. We get two tools to use that can help us deal with fear including a technique to recognize and move past fear, and tips on meditation that are proven to work. For more about Ariel, visit www.arielgarten.com. Muse can be found on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2vOF9cr and more at their website: www.choosemuse.com To connect with Mike, please visit www.crucialtalks.com.

Ariel Garten talks to Mike about the fear of fear and gives tools to get out of our own way. Ariel is a psychotherapist, neuroscientist, and entrepreneur having started a tech company called Muse. In this episode, she talks about how fear can get in our way and is driven by parts of the brain that used to help keep us alive, but now may be barriers to our performance. We get two tools to use that can help us deal with fear including a technique to recognize and move past fear, and tips on meditation that are proven to work. For more about Ariel, visit <a href="http://www.arielgarten.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.arielgarten.com</a>. Muse can be found on Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/2vOF9cr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2vOF9cr</a> and more at their website: <a href="http://www.choosemuse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.choosemuse.com</a> To connect with Mike, please visit <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a>.

Crucial Talks Episode 111: Ariel Garten Fear of Fear and how to get Free

Confidence is the key to having a better workplace experience. It is something you need to control and shouldn't be dependent on your boss or coworkers. We are all human, which means we will all make mistakes. We will frustrate other people, we will become frustrated ourselves. If we don't have high confidence, we can end up hating where we work or just feeling bad at the place we spend a lot of our time. The more we can control our own confidence, the better we will feel and perform. In this episode, we talk about what confidence is: appreciating our own abilities and qualities that give us a feeling of self-assurance. We also talk about how to build our confidence in two ways: Journaling and checklists. To contact Mike about coaching, speaking, or consulting visit www.crucialtalks.com

Confidence is the key to having a better workplace experience. It is something you need to control and shouldn't be dependent on your boss or coworkers. We are all human, which means we will all make mistakes. We will frustrate other people, we will become frustrated ourselves. If we don't have high confidence, we can end up hating where we work or just feeling bad at the place we spend a lot of our time. The more we can control our own confidence, the better we will feel and perform. In this episode, we talk about what confidence is: appreciating our own abilities and qualities that give us a feeling of self-assurance. We also talk about how to build our confidence in two ways: Journaling and checklists. To contact Mike about coaching, speaking, or consulting visit <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a>

Crucial Talks Episode 110: Control Your Confidence

John Voris

Mike interviews John Voris, the author of Discover the Power That Drives Your Personality.  John discusses "Life Themes" which gives people structure and guidance in the decisions they make. Life themes help people deal with stressors they have in life from the decisions they are making to the careers they choose or the organizations they work for. John can be reached at www.johnvoris.com. His book can be found on Amazon: https://amzn.to/315SXuJ

Mike interviews John Voris, the author of Discover the Power That Drives Your Personality.  John discusses "Life Themes" which gives people structure and guidance in the decisions they make. Life themes help people deal with stressors they have in life from the decisions they are making to the careers they choose or the organizations they work for. John can be reached at <a href="http://www.johnvoris.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.johnvoris.com</a>. His book can be found on Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/315SXuJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/315SXuJ</a>

Crucial Talks Episode 109: What Makes People Tick with John Voris

There is a difference between knowledge and information. Knowledge is the key to success. Information is the facts and data we can point to objectively and transfer easily. We can see how information can be easily provided and transferred in training and meetings.  It's also what a lot of people are tired of in organizations. Knowledge is different because it comes from experience and education. It isn't just information, it goes beyond information. If we understand the concept that knowledge is information, but information is not knowledge, we can do what human beings love to do and what has made us so successful as a species: We can learn. We can understand. We can predict. If you need any help or would like to talk some more about it, please reach out to me at: www.crucialtalks.com 

There is a difference between knowledge and information. Knowledge is the key to success. Information is the facts and data we can point to objectively and transfer easily. We can see how information can be easily provided and transferred in training and meetings.  It's also what a lot of people are tired of in organizations. Knowledge is different because it comes from experience and education. It isn't just information, it goes beyond information. If we understand the concept that knowledge is information, but information is not knowledge, we can do what human beings love to do and what has made us so successful as a species: We can learn. We can understand. We can predict. If you need any help or would like to talk some more about it, please reach out to me at: <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a>

Crucial Talks Episode 108 Knowledge Not Just Information

J Scott

J Scott is interviewed by Mike Sedam about the importance of people. The discussion revolves around how to actively listen, engage with people, and develop good solutions. J Scott gives great advice on how to prepare as a leader and engage with curiosity, not a critical mindset. Connect with J Scott at www.120vc.com or on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonscott120vc/

J Scott is interviewed by Mike Sedam about the importance of people. The discussion revolves around how to actively listen, engage with people, and develop good solutions. J Scott gives great advice on how to prepare as a leader and engage with curiosity, not a critical mindset. Connect with J Scott at <a href="http://www.120vc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.120vc.com</a> or on LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonscott120vc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonscott120vc/</a>

Crucial Talks Episode 107: J Scott It's Not About Business, It's About People

Susan Ibitz

Susan Ibitz talks with Mike Sedam about "human hacking." Tips about communication, both verbal and in writing are discussed. Susan's company is the Human Behavior Lab where they unlock the science behind human behavior. She is also a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and lectures at Loyola University Chicago. She bases her information on how people want to receive, and now how we want to give the information. That nuance is a powerful mindset shift. Susan starts with discussing the importance of knowing ourselves first. This leads to how we can use body language, facial expression, tone of voice, and other communication to be more effective in speaking with others. Susan also discusses words to use in emails so that we can be more effective using written words. You can connect with Susan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-ibitz/ Or by visiting http://www.humanbehaviorlab.com/ To connect with Mike, visit www.crucialtalks.com

Susan Ibitz talks with Mike Sedam about "human hacking." Tips about communication, both verbal and in writing are discussed. Susan's company is the Human Behavior Lab where they unlock the science behind human behavior. She is also a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and lectures at Loyola University Chicago. She bases her information on how people want to receive, and now how we want to give the information. That nuance is a powerful mindset shift. Susan starts with discussing the importance of knowing ourselves first. This leads to how we can use body language, facial expression, tone of voice, and other communication to be more effective in speaking with others. Susan also discusses words to use in emails so that we can be more effective using written words. You can connect with Susan on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-ibitz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-ibitz/</a> Or by visiting <a href="http://www.humanbehaviorlab.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.humanbehaviorlab.com/</a> To connect with Mike, visit <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a>

Crucial Talks Episode 106: Susan Ibitz, The "Human Hacker"

Mike King

Mike King, a safety professional in the construction industry discusses safety with Mike Sedam. Not only are safety topics discussed, but the two Mikes discuss a deeper level of the importance of people and how focusing on people can have a high return on investment for any organization. www.crucialtalks.com

Mike King, a safety professional in the construction industry discusses safety with Mike Sedam. Not only are safety topics discussed, but the two Mikes discuss a deeper level of the importance of people and how focusing on people can have a high return on investment for any organization. <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a>

Crucial Talks Episode 105: Safety - Focus on People, Impact the Organization with Mike King

Happy Thanksgiving! Gratitude is powerful. People are programmed to lean toward the negative. Negative emotions cause us to think more and we process negative information more deeply than positive information. We just think deeper about the negative. We're programmed this way because, as a species, negative events had a bigger impact and urgency than positive events. Although we may be programmed to be negative, being positive and having gratitude has some significant returns. Gratitude is linked to lower stress, less sick days, higher satisfaction, and a feeling that we can accomplish goals. It is important in organizations, teams, and individuals. Thanks for listening and remember, is we want to understand behavior, we need to understand what drives people. Visit me at www.crucialtalks.com

Happy Thanksgiving! Gratitude is powerful. People are programmed to lean toward the negative. Negative emotions cause us to think more and we process negative information more deeply than positive information. We just think deeper about the negative. We're programmed this way because, as a species, negative events had a bigger impact and urgency than positive events. Although we may be programmed to be negative, being positive and having gratitude has some significant returns. Gratitude is linked to lower stress, less sick days, higher satisfaction, and a feeling that we can accomplish goals. It is important in organizations, teams, and individuals. Thanks for listening and remember, is we want to understand behavior, we need to understand what drives people. Visit me at <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a>

Crucial Talks Episode 104: Thanksgiving - The Power of Gratitude

Understand what drives people! Host: Mike Sedam

I love tuning in to get inspired!  Starts my day with a boost of wisdom and a dose of motivation.

Truly inspirational

Mike is an amazing host and the Crucial Talks Podcast is a Game Changer‼️

Rob Howze

Crucial Talks Podcast

Esther Weinberg

In this episode, Mike Sedam interviews Esther Weinberg. Esther Weinberg is a leader in redefining organizational culture. She has also written a leadership book called Become a Successful Leader: 57 Simple Strategies Any Leader Can Implement TODAY!. It can be found on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LoLNtE  In this episode, she talks about the role of dignity in workplaces and in our own lives.  Esther is the founder of MindLight Group, www.mindlightgroup.com where she helps organizations understand and implement the Dignity Zone which consists of trust, respect, and safety. Operating in the dignity zone helps engage, retain, and recruit employees. What I absolutely love about Esther's approach is the focus on positive relationships and mentoring. Too many executives, managers, supervisors, team members, and consultants look for problems to solve. With Esther's approach, they can focus on the positive and plant seeds to grow organizational culture that is positive and creative. To be creative people need to feel trust, respect, and safety in their workplace. Esther goes in with the mindset that she is helping to BUILD CAPACITY. Building capacity is a major focus of the Crucial Talks Podcast because building capacity lets us look at strengths and where we want to be in the future. Esther discusses mentoring, workplace bullying, and self-improvement. She does it from a positive lens and with a focus on building capacity. If you would like more information about this episode or any other, please contact me. I can also be reached to speak to your organization, consult, or just have a conversation with you. Please feel free to contact me at: www.crucialtalks.com. -Mike Sedam

In this episode, Mike Sedam interviews Esther Weinberg. Esther Weinberg is a leader in redefining organizational culture. She has also written a leadership book called Become a Successful Leader: 57 Simple Strategies Any Leader Can Implement TODAY!. It can be found on Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/2LoLNtE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2LoLNtE</a> In this episode, she talks about the role of dignity in workplaces and in our own lives. Esther is the founder of MindLight Group, <a href="http://www.mindlightgroup.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mindlightgroup.com</a> where she helps organizations understand and implement the Dignity Zone which consists of trust, respect, and safety. Operating in the dignity zone helps engage, retain, and recruit employees. What I absolutely love about Esther's approach is the focus on positive relationships and mentoring. Too many executives, managers, supervisors, team members, and consultants look for problems to solve. With Esther's approach, they can focus on the positive and plant seeds to grow organizational culture that is positive and creative. To be creative people need to feel trust, respect, and safety in their workplace. Esther goes in with the mindset that she is helping to BUILD CAPACITY. Building capacity is a major focus of the Crucial Talks Podcast because building capacity lets us look at strengths and where we want to be in the future. Esther discusses mentoring, workplace bullying, and self-improvement. She does it from a positive lens and with a focus on building capacity. If you would like more information about this episode or any other, please contact me. I can also be reached to speak to your organization, consult, or just have a conversation with you. Please feel free to contact me at: <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a>. -Mike Sedam

Crucial Talks Episode 43 Esther Weinberg on the Dignity Zone: Trust, Respect, and Safety in Life and the Workplace

This chat is about appreciative inquiry.  Appreciative inquiry pursues changes to human systems with a focus on strengths. It is ultimately a method that takes a positive view of making changes to human-based systems.  Think of your team or company as a system.  Most systems are stable, which means they exist in the middle of the bell curve.  They're average.  There are two ways to look at issues.  One is as a problem to be solved.  This will get your "system" back to average.  The other way is to look at your strengths, values, and best practices to address issues.  This can get you to the right of the curve and make the system above average to exceptional!  For more information, please visit www.crucialtalks.com. 

This chat is about appreciative inquiry.  Appreciative inquiry pursues changes to human systems with a focus on strengths. It is ultimately a method that takes a positive view of making changes to human-based systems.  Think of your team or company as a system.  Most systems are stable, which means they exist in the middle of the bell curve.  They're average.  There are two ways to look at issues.  One is as a problem to be solved.  This will get your "system" back to average.  The other way is to look at your strengths, values, and best practices to address issues.  This can get you to the right of the curve and make the system above average to exceptional!  For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a>.

Crucial Chat: Appreciative Inquiry - Building Capacity for Long Term Success and Performance

How we interact with others can have either a negative or positive impact on how we can get things done. If we see others as out-group members that we do not share a common goal with, it can cause us to behave differently toward them. The same things apply to how people treat us. In this episode, I explain what happened to me in a meeting.  When the meeting started I thought I was there to work with others in my organization to solve a problem. I was ready to take responsibility for a pretty large mistake. During the meeting, things shift to where the others in the room began to name me and blame me for the mistake. It even went to shaming me. At that point, I actually felt my entire thought process change. I transition from part of a shared group to an out-group member. In this episode, we get to talk about how this can impact individuals, groups, and entire organizations. We discuss the second pillar of the Crucial Talks Podcast, and that is group relationships. If you would like further information, please visit www.crucialtalks.com. I would love to connect with you or speak to your organization.

How we interact with others can have either a negative or positive impact on how we can get things done. If we see others as out-group members that we do not share a common goal with, it can cause us to behave differently toward them. The same things apply to how people treat us. In this episode, I explain what happened to me in a meeting.  When the meeting started I thought I was there to work with others in my organization to solve a problem. I was ready to take responsibility for a pretty large mistake. During the meeting, things shift to where the others in the room began to name me and blame me for the mistake. It even went to shaming me. At that point, I actually felt my entire thought process change. I transition from part of a shared group to an out-group member. In this episode, we get to talk about how this can impact individuals, groups, and entire organizations. We discuss the second pillar of the Crucial Talks Podcast, and that is group relationships. If you would like further information, please visit <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a>. I would love to connect with you or speak to your organization.

Crucial Talks Episode 38 Name, Blame, &amp; Shame Game - Intergroup Relationships

Mark Gober

Mike Sedam interview Mark Gober about consciousness and his book, An End to Upside Down Thinking. You can get his book from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2QEclgs In this episode, Mark introduces his ideas surround consciousness preceding reality. We get a different lens through which we can view our worlds. This expands our thinking into an area that relates to people as social storytellers. Mark views the brain as a "filter" that allows us to experience reality. Communication may also be happening at a non-physical level and lets us consider the power of communication. The value in this episode is it lets us think about ourselves and others in a little different way. This is an interesting episode because it allows us to connect the social science basis of the podcast with Mark's research on consciousness. For more information about Mark and his book, please visit www.markgober.com Visit www.crucialtalks.com for more information and to connect with Mike.

Mike Sedam interview Mark Gober about consciousness and his book, An End to Upside Down Thinking. You can get his book from Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/2QEclgs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2QEclgs</a> In this episode, Mark introduces his ideas surround consciousness preceding reality. We get a different lens through which we can view our worlds. This expands our thinking into an area that relates to people as social storytellers. Mark views the brain as a "filter" that allows us to experience reality. Communication may also be happening at a non-physical level and lets us consider the power of communication. The value in this episode is it lets us think about ourselves and others in a little different way. This is an interesting episode because it allows us to connect the social science basis of the podcast with Mark's research on consciousness. For more information about Mark and his book, please visit <a href="http://www.markgober.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.markgober.com</a> Visit <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a> for more information and to connect with Mike.

Crucial Talks Episode 56 Mark Gober on Consciousness and Ending Upside Down Thinking

Appreciative Inquiry pursues changes to human systems with a focus on strengths. It is ultimately a method that takes a positive view of making change by focusing on people. People are ultimately the greatest resource of any organization.  In this episode, we get to talk about the search for the lifeblood of our organizations, of the systems we are all a part of. This strength-based search can lead to motivating, positive places to work, live, and play. It gets us out of a deficit-view of our systems where we only see problems to solve and leads us into a positive view where we see innovation and possibility.  Would you rather have an organization that is thought of as a problem to be solved or would you rather have an organization that builds its capacity to fulfill its "why?" Edison's development of the lightbulb, his connection to Henry Ford and Henry Ford hiring a consultant named Frederick Winslow Taylor leads us to understand why people have been treated as parts of a machine. We then get to see why a set of principles that looks at people as the seeds of strength that can be planted in our companies and communities can be a beneficial and positive way to build capacities in our systems. Please subscribe and rate the podcast. I would love to continue to build our community of people interested in having a positive impact on others and themselves. Also, please visit www.crucialtalks.com and connect with me. I am willing to talk with you one-on-one and would love to speak to your organization.

Appreciative Inquiry pursues changes to human systems with a focus on strengths. It is ultimately a method that takes a positive view of making change by focusing on people. People are ultimately the greatest resource of any organization.  In this episode, we get to talk about the search for the lifeblood of our organizations, of the systems we are all a part of. This strength-based search can lead to motivating, positive places to work, live, and play. It gets us out of a deficit-view of our systems where we only see problems to solve and leads us into a positive view where we see innovation and possibility.  Would you rather have an organization that is thought of as a problem to be solved or would you rather have an organization that builds its capacity to fulfill its "why?" Edison's development of the lightbulb, his connection to Henry Ford and Henry Ford hiring a consultant named Frederick Winslow Taylor leads us to understand why people have been treated as parts of a machine. We then get to see why a set of principles that looks at people as the seeds of strength that can be planted in our companies and communities can be a beneficial and positive way to build capacities in our systems. Please subscribe and rate the podcast. I would love to continue to build our community of people interested in having a positive impact on others and themselves. Also, please visit <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a> and connect with me. I am willing to talk with you one-on-one and would love to speak to your organization.

Crucial Talks Episode 39 Appreciative Inquiry - People Positive: Lightbulbs and Lifeblood of Organizations

Deb Falzoi

Mike Sedam talks with Deb Falzoi of Dignity Together about workplace bullying and workplace abuse. This is an epidemic in organizations that can have a major impact on workplace experience. As a result, people can feel marginalized and isolated. Organizations can see a lack of productivity, an increase in health-related issues, and can even open themselves up to liability. People are the most precious resource a company has, and understanding the issue of workplace bullying is the first step in improving the workplace and protecting employees. Visit Deb at www.dignitytogether.org. For more information from Mike, visit www.crucialtalks.com The Crucial Talks Podcast will also be broadcast by www.safetyfm.com from 11 to 3 pm Eastern Time.

Mike Sedam talks with Deb Falzoi of Dignity Together about workplace bullying and workplace abuse. This is an epidemic in organizations that can have a major impact on workplace experience. As a result, people can feel marginalized and isolated. Organizations can see a lack of productivity, an increase in health-related issues, and can even open themselves up to liability. People are the most precious resource a company has, and understanding the issue of workplace bullying is the first step in improving the workplace and protecting employees. Visit Deb at <a href="http://www.dignity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dignitytogether.org.</a> For more information from Mike, visit <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a> The Crucial Talks Podcast will also be broadcast by <a href="http://www.safetyfm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.safetyfm.com</a> from 11 to 3 pm Eastern Time.

Crucial Talks Episode 75: Deb Falzoi on the Epidemic of Workplace Bullying and Abuse

Thanksgiving is a great holiday: turkey, pie, football, and...GRATITUDE. Gratitude is a strong positive social emotion.  The more we practice gratitude, the more we and the people that experience our gratitude benefit. Gratitude can lead to higher levels of success, more loyalty, and increased happiness. Through gratitude, people can gain respect, earn trust, and motivate others.  Gratitude also replaces and prevents negative emotions. Gratitude can prevent anger, meanness, and jealousy. It's hard to be uncaring or unkind while you practice gratitude. Gratitude also helps us build our ability to be empathetic. It improves our emotional intelligence. Be grateful, be authentic, and do it often. Happy Thanksgiving! Please visit me at www.crucialtalks.com

Thanksgiving is a great holiday: turkey, pie, football, and...GRATITUDE. Gratitude is a strong positive social emotion.  The more we practice gratitude, the more we and the people that experience our gratitude benefit. Gratitude can lead to higher levels of success, more loyalty, and increased happiness. Through gratitude, people can gain respect, earn trust, and motivate others.  Gratitude also replaces and prevents negative emotions. Gratitude can prevent anger, meanness, and jealousy. It's hard to be uncaring or unkind while you practice gratitude. Gratitude also helps us build our ability to be empathetic. It improves our emotional intelligence. Be grateful, be authentic, and do it often. Happy Thanksgiving! Please visit me at <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a>

Crucial Chat: Gratitude - Positive Social Emotion and Emotional Intelligence

Daren Martin

Mike Sedam interviews Daren Martin about his book, A Company of Owners. The book is available here. Mike and Daren talk about workplace experience, employee engagement, and how we can get there. This is a positive, proactive, strength-focused conversation about improving our workplaces regardless of the industry we are in. Visit Daren at: www.darenmartin.com. Visit Mike at: www.crucialtalks.com.

Mike Sedam interviews Daren Martin about his book, A Company of Owners. The book is available <a href="https://amzn.to/2xvvHZb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Mike and Daren talk about workplace experience, employee engagement, and how we can get there. This is a positive, proactive, strength-focused conversation about improving our workplaces regardless of the industry we are in. Visit Daren at: <a href="http://www.darenmartin.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.darenmartin.com</a>. Visit Mike at: <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a>.

Crucial Talks Episode 92: Workplace Experience and Employee Engagement with Daren Martin

Mike Sedam uses an episode of Seinfeld to discuss how our beliefs affect how we see the world around us and how that impacts our decisions. In Seinfeld, Episode 12 of Season 9, George has a huge wallet where he keeps everything. It is so large it causes him pain. It is also so large it give Jerry a lot to make fun of him about. We use it to better understand the book, Conversations Worth Having, by Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres. By listening to the interactions between George and Jerry, we can see how the Constructionist Principle works and why how we have constructed the worlds we occupy can impact our decisions. We also get to use two principles from the book: 1. Having a positive frame and 2. Asking generative questions can change the direction of the conversations we have. If you would like more information or would like me to speak at your organization, please visit www.crucialtalks.com. I would love to talk with you.

Mike Sedam uses an episode of Seinfeld to discuss how our beliefs affect how we see the world around us and how that impacts our decisions. In Seinfeld, Episode 12 of Season 9, George has a huge wallet where he keeps everything. It is so large it causes him pain. It is also so large it give Jerry a lot to make fun of him about. We use it to better understand the book, Conversations Worth Having, by Jackie Stavros and Cheri Torres. By listening to the interactions between George and Jerry, we can see how the Constructionist Principle works and why how we have constructed the worlds we occupy can impact our decisions. We also get to use two principles from the book: 1. Having a positive frame and 2. Asking generative questions can change the direction of the conversations we have. If you would like more information or would like me to speak at your organization, please visit <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a>. I would love to talk with you.

Crucial Talks Episode 47 Seinfeld vs. Costanza: Changing Conversations to Remove Conflict

Gary Salyer

Gary Salyer talks with Mike Sedam about personal and business relationships. People that feel welcomed, worthy, cherished, and empowered will have more powerful relationships. Gary uses a number of stories to help people understand what he has found beneficial to building relationships. Gary is the author of the book Safe to Love Again. It is available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732977801 Gary can also be reached at www.garysalyer.com

Gary Salyer talks with Mike Sedam about personal and business relationships. People that feel welcomed, worthy, cherished, and empowered will have more powerful relationships. Gary uses a number of stories to help people understand what he has found beneficial to building relationships. Gary is the author of the book Safe to Love Again. It is available on Amazon here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732977801" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/1732977801</a> Gary can also be reached at <a href="http://www.garysalyer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.garysalyer.com</a>

Crucial Talks Episode 95 Gary Salyer on the Importance of Feeling Welcomed, Worthy, Cherished, and Empowered in Relationships

Pauline Crawford

Pauline Crawford speaks with Mike Sedam about Magical Conversations. Conversations can use diversity and inclusion to move things forward. Conversations can be had in a way that everyone feels engaged and empowered, regardless of their role in the organization. These types of conversations can be beneficial to companies, teams, and relationships. Pauline's website is: www.missmagicalconversations.com Her book can be found on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SCQILo To contact Mike, please visit: www.crucialtalks.com

Pauline Crawford speaks with Mike Sedam about Magical Conversations. Conversations can use diversity and inclusion to move things forward. Conversations can be had in a way that everyone feels engaged and empowered, regardless of their role in the organization. These types of conversations can be beneficial to companies, teams, and relationships. Pauline's website is: <a href="http://www.missmagicalconversations.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.missmagicalconversations.com</a> Her book can be found on Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/2SCQILo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2SCQILo</a> To contact Mike, please visit: <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a>

Crucial Talks Episode 97: Magical Conversations with Pauline Crawford

Bob Sakamano

In this episode, Mike Sedam talks about the three degrees of influence that was written about in the book Connected by Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler. Mike uses an example from the show Seinfeld to explain how degrees of separation impact influence people can have on others.  This is important when we are trying to make changes in our organizations or communities. Mike uses his knowledge of social networks, people as social beings, and the role of identity in decision-making and sense-making to help describe why considering three degrees of influence can help us develop communication strategies when trying to institute change programs. Please visit www.crucialtalks.com to connect with Mike or to check his availability to speak to your organization.

In this episode, Mike Sedam talks about the three degrees of influence that was written about in the book Connected by Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler. Mike uses an example from the show Seinfeld to explain how degrees of separation impact influence people can have on others.  This is important when we are trying to make changes in our organizations or communities. Mike uses his knowledge of social networks, people as social beings, and the role of identity in decision-making and sense-making to help describe why considering three degrees of influence can help us develop communication strategies when trying to institute change programs. Please visit <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a> to connect with Mike or to check his availability to speak to your organization.

Crucial Talks Episode 49 Three Degrees of Influence: My Friend Bob Sakamano

Mike Sedam talks with Tracy Mehr-Muska about resilience based on her book, Weathering the Storm. Available from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MZrXde. They discuss the seven P's of resilience, Tracy's use of stories from people in her own life, and how we can improve our capacity to be resilient. Tracy has used her education, experience, and examples to drive home a positive message of resilience that can help people in every facet of life. Visit Tracy at: https://mehrmuska.wordpress.com/ To contact Mike, visit www.crucialtalks.com

Mike Sedam talks with Tracy Mehr-Muska about resilience based on her book, Weathering the Storm. Available from Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/2MZrXde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2MZrXde</a>. They discuss the seven P's of resilience, Tracy's use of stories from people in her own life, and how we can improve our capacity to be resilient. Tracy has used her education, experience, and examples to drive home a positive message of resilience that can help people in every facet of life. Visit Tracy at: <a href="https://mehrmuska.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mehrmuska.wordpress.com/</a> To contact Mike, visit <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a>

Crucial Talks Episode 90: The 7 P's of Resilience with Tracy Mehr-Muska

Amberly Lago

Mike Sedam interviews Amberly Lago about her journey of triumph over tragedy. Amberly has written a book called True Grit and Grace: Turning Tragedy Into Triumph. Her book is available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2S5FWfy In this interview, Amberly talks about how changing her perception allowed her to overcome tragedy after a terrible motorcycle accident and how her perception allows her to deal with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Amberly also talks about the power of social networks and how her "tribe" helped her through tragedy.  This is a powerful interview that can help anyone dealing with physical, emotional, or psychological pain. For more information and to contact Amberly, visit www.amberlylago.com. To contact Mike Sedam or have him speak at your organization, please visit www.crucialtalks.com.

Mike Sedam interviews Amberly Lago about her journey of triumph over tragedy. Amberly has written a book called True Grit and Grace: Turning Tragedy Into Triumph. Her book is available on Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/2S5FWfy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2S5FWfy</a> In this interview, Amberly talks about how changing her perception allowed her to overcome tragedy after a terrible motorcycle accident and how her perception allows her to deal with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Amberly also talks about the power of social networks and how her "tribe" helped her through tragedy.  This is a powerful interview that can help anyone dealing with physical, emotional, or psychological pain. For more information and to contact Amberly, visit <a href="http://www.amberlylago.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.amberlylago.com</a>. To contact Mike Sedam or have him speak at your organization, please visit <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a>.

Crucial Talks Episode 54 Amberly Lago Perception, Tribes, and Triumph

Lawrence Henderson

Lawrence Henderson, the author of Bridging the Gap: Life, LOVE, and Leadership is interviewed by Mike Sedam about leadership and the value of people and relationships. The book can be found on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XlBA7a Mike and Lawrence discuss what connects people, the importance of "human" in human resources, and storytelling. They also talk about how to reframe what we see in order to establish a mindset that can help us succeed. During the episode, the concept of fear, how people are "pack animals" and the transition that happens when we think about others are all covered. Lawrence can be reached at: info@bossconsultingllc.net His website is: www.bossconsultingllc.net Please visit www.crucialtalks.com

Lawrence Henderson, the author of Bridging the Gap: Life, LOVE, and Leadership is interviewed by Mike Sedam about leadership and the value of people and relationships. The book can be found on Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/2XlBA7a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2XlBA7a</a> Mike and Lawrence discuss what connects people, the importance of "human" in human resources, and storytelling. They also talk about how to reframe what we see in order to establish a mindset that can help us succeed. During the episode, the concept of fear, how people are "pack animals" and the transition that happens when we think about others are all covered. Lawrence can be reached at: <a href="mailto:info@bossconsultingllc.net">info@bossconsultingllc.net</a> His website is: <a href="http://www.bossconsultingllc.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bossconsultingllc.net</a> Please visit <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a>

Crucial Talks Episode 72: Lawrence Henderson - Bridging the Gap, Life, L.O.V.E., and Leadership

This episode was recorded at a conference in Philadelphia.  In two separate presentations, about two different subjects, it was clear that people were the solution to breaking barriers.  Focusing on people as a solution, and not a problems lets us develop a different lens we can use to examine the issue.  In this episode, we not only discuss the importance of treating people as the solution, we also introduce some techniques to use in order to draw groups closer together to solve problems.  If you need some tips on getting groups to collaborate, this episode can help.  www.cruicaltalks.com.

This episode was recorded at a conference in Philadelphia.  In two separate presentations, about two different subjects, it was clear that people were the solution to breaking barriers.  Focusing on people as a solution, and not a problems lets us develop a different lens we can use to examine the issue.  In this episode, we not only discuss the importance of treating people as the solution, we also introduce some techniques to use in order to draw groups closer together to solve problems.  If you need some tips on getting groups to collaborate, this episode can help.  <a href="http://www.cruicaltalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cruicaltalks.com</a>.

Crucial Talks Episode 2 Breaking Barriers: People are the Solution

Chris Clearfield

Mike Sedam talks with Chris Clearfield about the book he co-authored with Andras Tilcsik, Meltdown: Why Our Systems Fail and What We Can Do About it. https://amzn.to/2mG2cBT The conversation not only discusses why complex systems fail, but what we can learn from them and how we can apply that learning to systems like social media. This is a fascinating conversation with takeaways for everyone from safety professionals to CEOs. Visit https://www.rethinkrisk.net/ for more about the book and to contact Chris or Andras. Visit www.crucialtalks.com to contact Mike Sedam.

Mike Sedam talks with Chris Clearfield about the book he co-authored with Andras Tilcsik, Meltdown: Why Our Systems Fail and What We Can Do About it. <a href="https://amzn.to/2mG2cBT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2mG2cBT</a> The conversation not only discusses why complex systems fail, but what we can learn from them and how we can apply that learning to systems like social media. This is a fascinating conversation with takeaways for everyone from safety professionals to CEOs. Visit <a href="https://www.rethinkrisk.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rethinkrisk.net/</a> for more about the book and to contact Chris or Andras. Visit <a href="http://www.crucialtalks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.crucialtalks.com</a> to contact Mike Sedam.

Crucial Talks Episode 100: Chris Clearfield on Meltdowns, How Systems Fail, and What We Can Do About It

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