Pursue What Matters

Most of us accomplish our work on teams. But is your team effective? As a leader, you play a key role in engaging team members and making your teams more effective. Join me on the podcast to learn how to have a more effective team.    This podcast will help you: Identify why it’s imperative to lead your team Bring more discipline to decision-making Understand the power of effective team decisions    Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith   Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to receive new episode drops in your inbox each week. 

Today I want to help you assess your team size and effectiveness. Because when it comes to teams, size does matter.    This podcast will help you: Understand the value of team-based work Identify the ideal team size for better decisions  Organize your teams based on effectiveness, not status    Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith   Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to receive new episode drops in your inbox each week. 

For the past few weeks, we've been talking about conflict management. We all have conflict, whether at work or home. And, let me tell you, it's not a great thing if you don't have conflict. Conflict can be healthy and necessary to get to better solutions, tackle big challenges, and strengthen teams. Today, in Part 3 of this series, we're going to focus on the 3rd task of conflict management–problem-solving   This podcast will help you: Identify a problem-solving plan Learn how to take accountability for your part in conflict Gain skills to navigate conflict effectively   Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith   Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to receive new episode drops in your inbox each week. 

Tune in for my favorite reads of 2022. I hope you find something on the list that captures your imagination, shifts your understanding of yourself or others, and offers you an escape that is connecting.    5 favorite books of 2022: The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles Radical Compassion by Tara Brach Burial Rites By Hannah Kent The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'farrell   Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith   Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to receive new episode drops in your inbox each week. 

When it comes to conflict with others, it is a human tendency to jump to the defense. Last week we talked about how the stress response kicks up during conflict. Today, we're going to focus on the second task of conflict management, seeking understanding.   This podcast will help you: Understand why you feel threatened in conflict situations Decrease defensiveness in conversations  Learn three ways to seek understanding    Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith   Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to receive new episode drops in your inbox each week. 

Last week we learned about the importance of healthy conflict. This week will tackle the most challenging part of conflict, managing yourself.    This podcast will help you: Learn how to take responsibility for yourself Understand when you’re in a stress response  Slow down challenging conversations for better coping    Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith   Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to receive new episode drops in your inbox each week. 

Do you go along just to get along? Join me for the first episode of a 3-part series to help you take a stand on the things that matter most to you.    This podcast will help you: Learn about healthy conflict Aim for conflict transformation, not conflict resolution Get better at navigating conflict   Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith   Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to receive new episode drops in your inbox each week. 

Learning to parent with challenges can be tricky. Join me as I interview Kimball Lewis, CEO of Empowering Parents. He gives us practical skills to help bring success to your home.  This podcast will help you: Take a practical approach to parenting Develop skills to address challenging parenting issues Identify choices and consequences for effective behavior change Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith   Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to receive new episode drops in your inbox each week.  *** Thanks again to Kimball for joining the podcast! Check out his links down below for more info on him and the great work he does! Free PDF: 5 Ways to Fix Disrespectful Behavior Now Empowering Parents Website The Total Transformation Program Parent Coaching Facebook Instagram Twitter  

Join me on the podcast as I review Susan Cain's book, Bittersweet, to help you understand the value of the bittersweet in your life.   This podcast will help you: Understand the meaning of bittersweet Learn why life needs a balance of light and dark Identify how being bittersweet can help you understand others   Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith   Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to receive new episode drops in your inbox each week. 

How’s your relationship with work? Maybe you love it, maybe you hate it, maybe you are totally clueless about the impact work has on you.  Join me this week as I help you get curious about your relationship with work.    This podcast will help you: Identify your relationship with work Understand how work is impacting you Learn why your relationship to work matters   Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith   Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to receive new episode drops in your inbox each week.