Perennial Wisdom

Donald Robertson on How to Think Like a Roman EmperorIn this episode, I speak to Donald Robertson author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius.  Donald is a writer, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, and trainer.  He specializes in teaching evidence-based psychological skills and known as an expert on the relationship between modern psychotherapy (CBT) and classical Greek and Roman philosophy   The episode explores: Stoicism as a Way of LifeWhy Marcus Aurelius is a perennial figure Stoic exercises and much moreFollow Donald Robertson:Homepage: https://donaldrobertson.nameTwitter: https://twitter.com/DonJRobertsonFollow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: https://twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: https://instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastFacebook: https://facebook.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for our email meditations. Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Kevin Vost on How to Think Like AquinasIn this episode, I speak to Dr. Kevin Vost author of How to Think Like Aquinas: The Sure Way to Perfect Your Mental Powers.  Dr. Vost is a Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Speaker with more than 20 books in publication.  The episode explores: Why Thomas Aquinas is a perennial figureHow thinking like Aquinas can improve our livesMemory and much moreConnect with Dr. Kevin Vost:Homepage: https://www.drvost.com Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: https://twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: https://instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastFacebook: https://facebook.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for our email meditations. Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Father Augustine Wetta on Humility RulesIn this episode, I speak to Father Augustine Wetta the author of Humility Rules: Saint Benedict’s 12-Step Guide to Genuine Self-Esteem. Augustine Wetta is a monk of Saint Louis Abbey in Saint Louis Missouri. He has two degrees in Theology from Oxford University, a BA in Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations from Rice University, and an MA in English from Middlebury College. For twenty years, he has taught English, Classics, and Theology at the Priory School, in Saint Louis, Missouri.  The conversation explores: What humility is and is not.The life of Saint BenedictThe ladder of humility and much more. Follow Father Augustine Wetta:Homepage: https://www.augustinewetta.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Augustine_WettaFollow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: https://twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: https://instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastFacebook: https://facebook.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for our email meditations. Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Stefanie Johnson on Inclusify: In this episode, I speak to Dr. Stefanie Johnson author of Inclusify: The Power of Uniqueness and Belonging to Build Innovative Teams.  Dr. Johnson is an author, professor, and keynote speaker who studies the intersection of leadership and diversity, focusing on (1) how unconscious bias affects the evaluation of leaders and (2) strategies that leaders can use to mitigate bias. Dr. Johnson is a member of the MG 100 Coaches and was selected for the 2020 Thinkers50 Radar List, comprising 30 international management scholars whose work will shape the future of how organizations are managed and led.  The episode explores: What it means to Inclusify and why it matters.How to lead in a way that recognizes and celebrates unique and dissenting perspectivesUnconscious bias and much moreFollow Dr. Stefanie Johnson:Homepage: https://drstefjohnson.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrStefJohnsonyFollow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: https://twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: https://instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastFacebook: https://facebook.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for our email meditations. Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we speak to Pete Hamill the author of Embodied Leadership: The Somatic Approach to Developing Your Leadership. Pete is a consultant, facilitator, and coach with an international background in leadership and organizational development.  The conversation explores: How leaders don't just need to know about leadership - leaders need to embody the capacity to lead in the midst of ambiguity and complexity. What embodied leadership is and why it matters today. How embodied leadership brings together the idea that the mind and body are inextricably linked: to develop one, a person must cultivate the other.Practical ways to cultivate embodied leadership*** If you enjoyed the podcast, we would greatly appreciate it if you left a review and shared it with a friend. Learn more about Pete Hamill: http://www.petehamill.co.uk/Follow In Search of Wisdom:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: https://instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastFacebook: https://facebook.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for our email meditations: https://perennialleader.com/starthereGet full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe