

The Long and The Short Of It
Peter Shepherd & Jen Waldman
A weekly podcast for curious people ready to explore the art and science of being human from every possible angle: macro, micro, Australian, American, tall, short and everything in between.
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Apr 7, 2020 • 19min
80. Thick Skin
In this episode, Pete and Jen discuss the pitfalls of, and how one might interact with the classic saying: "You've just got to get a thicker skin." Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What might someone actually mean when they suggest to someone to get a thicker skin?How might one categorize different pieces of feedback?What are some productive ways of handling and using feedback?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Mar 31, 2020 • 19min
79. Your Business & Our New Normal
Pete and Jen discuss how the path to optimism is through realism, and urge listeners to accept the new normal and adapt their businesses to address new problems. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might one adapt their business to adjust to the new normal?What are the traps in moving an in-person business online?Where is a good place to start, in moving to a new online platform/system?What are some of the different possibilities opened up by this new normal?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Mar 24, 2020 • 20min
78. Learning
Pete and Jen discuss the processes of learning and organizing information, and also introduce a brand new program for The Long and The Short Of It community.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might one take what they learn and turn it in to action?Why is intentional consumption so important?How might routines and/or constraints help with implementing action after learning?When is the first ever The Long and The Short Of It Learning Lab, and how can you sign up?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Mar 17, 2020 • 21min
77. Choosing Optimism
In this episode, Pete and Jen discuss the uncertainty in today's world, and how to choose optimism instead of fear.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How does having a specific "why" help in times of existential flexibility?Who else might you be able to serve with your specific skill set?What does leadership look like in times of crises?What is the first step in choosing optimism?How can positive innovation happen in times of immense change?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Mar 10, 2020 • 23min
76. Social Media Revisited
In this episode, Pete asks Jen about her recent social media usage, and the two discuss having a specific ethos in the world of social media.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How can social media be used for good?What is the relationship between social media and marketing?How is having a specific ethos useful in terms of using social media?In what way can social media be used with empathy and service in mind?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Mar 3, 2020 • 21min
75. Skill
In this episode, Jen and Pete discuss three magic words: change requires skill.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How and why does change require skill?What are some ways in which to develop the skills required to make change?Is it possible for a skill to become a habit?How can skills be developed as postures and attitudes?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Feb 25, 2020 • 20min
74. Proactive/Reactive
In this episode, Jen and Pete discuss the difference between being proactive and being reactive, and give real-life examples of both behaviors.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the difference between proactive and reactive?Are there specific times to fluctuate between proactivity and reactivity?How can proactivity and reactivity be measured by behavior and action?What does being proactive and being reactive even mean?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Feb 18, 2020 • 18min
73. Thank You Notes
In this episode, Pete and Jen dig in to both sides of sending and receiving a thank you note.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why is specificity important in a thank you note?How can thank you notes help us learn about ourselves?Why might sending a thank you note be disempowering?How can we send a thank you note while both being empowered and sharing gratitude?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Feb 11, 2020 • 19min
72. Virtues
In this episode, Jen and Pete explore the contrasts between eulogy virtues versus resume virtues.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the difference between resume and eulogy virtues?Why is the way that we describe ourselves so important?What does it look like to rely on eulogy virtues?How is virtue similar to legacy?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

Feb 4, 2020 • 20min
71. Working for Free
In this episode, Pete and Jen go back and forth discussing the idea of working for free.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Is it even possible to work for free?Who decides what payment is, when it's not monetary?What does working for free mean in relation to building community?Does progress move at the speed of trust?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos and other interesting things Jen and Pete are noodling on. To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.comLearn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).