

Pursue What Matters
Dr. Melissa Smith
Pursue What Matters in Love and Work
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Jul 23, 2020 • 36min
Episode 64: The Truth About Willpower & How to Harness it
Willpower? Is that really even a thing? Join me today as we discuss it!
https://drmelissasmith.com/episode-64/

Jul 16, 2020 • 28min
Episode 63: Why You Must Take A Vacation From Work
It’s summer, have you gone on your summer holiday yet? Maybe you’re not going anywhere due to COVID, but I’m telling you now “You Must take a vacation from work.” Join me today to learn why!
Show notes and resources:
https://drmelissasmith.com/episode-63/

Jul 9, 2020 • 56min
Episode 62: Meet Me in the Field
"Beyond right & wrong there is a field... Meet me there" - Rumi.
Show notes and resources:
https://drmelissasmith.com/episode-62/

Jul 2, 2020 • 54min
Episode 61: Goal Check: The Year is 1/2 Done, How're You Doing On Your Goals?
Goal check! We're halfway through 2020, how are your goals holding up?
Show notes and resources:
https://drmelissasmith.com/episode-61/

Jun 25, 2020 • 32min
Episode 60: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
Finishing another month, so reviewing another book! This month I'm reviewing Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein. It's an awesome book for anyone who feels like they don't know what they wanna be when they grow up, or are good at a lot of things, and just great at a few ;) Let's jump in!
Show notes and resources:
https://drmelissasmith.com/episode-60/

Jun 18, 2020 • 32min
Episode 59: Leading in a New World - Small Changes Make a Big Difference
We are living in a new world, a new normal! But a very important truth is small changes make a big difference. Find out more in today's episode. Join me!
Show notes and resources:
https://drmelissasmith.com/episode-59/

Jun 11, 2020 • 40min
Episode 58: Holding Your Family Together
COVID-19 has probably led to a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences when it comes to dealing with your family. From wanting to move away and never come back, to bonding through quality time, and everything in between. Today's episode is all about turning this difficult time into an opportunity to strengthen your family. Through applying the principles of resilience I talk about, you'll be better equipped to make this worldwide challenge into a bonding, strengthening experience for you and your family.
Show notes available at:
https://www.drmelissasmith.com/episode-58/

Jun 4, 2020 • 45min
Episode 57: Daring Leaders are Never Silent About Hard Things
It’s been a hell of a week in the U.S. Just as we rounded the corner on COVID, we run smack into our race issues, which of course have been with us all along. America, we’ve got some serious work to do. Join me as I talk about how daring leaders are never silent.
Show notes and resources:
https://drmelissasmith.com/episode-57/

May 28, 2020 • 35min
Episode 56: Book Review: Grit
With the end of another month comes another book review. Join me as I discuss Grit by Angela Duckworth!
Show notes and resources:
https://drmelissasmith.com/episode-56/

May 21, 2020 • 42min
Episode 55: Female Leadership in the Crucible of Corona
I want to share some really intriguing news about female leadership amongst the crucible of Corona. Join me!
Show notes and resources:
https://drmelissasmith.com/episode-55/