The Long and The Short Of It

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/).

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/).

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/).

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/).  

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/).

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/).

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/).

In this episode, Jen and Pete have many lightbulb moments while discussing the topic of regret. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How is regret a choice?What is counterfactual thinking?How is the word "should" linked to regret?In what way can we use regret to fuel future-forward thinking?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/).

In this episode, Jen and Pete discuss the traits of strong communities, and possible steps to take in order to build them.  Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the difference between a network and a community?Is there an importance in co-creating a communal safe space?How can communities be built around similar beliefs?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/).

Jen and Pete discuss the pros and cons of social media, and make an invitation to join their online network.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about: What are some strategies for being intentional with social media?How can social media help to build a community?What will The Long and The Short Of It Facebook group look like?And how can you join?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/).