238: How to Live Life in Crescendo

238: How to Live Life in Crescendo

238: How to Live Life in Crescendo

Did you know that Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, was working on another book before he died in 2012? The book is called Live Life In Crescendo: Your Most Important Work is Always Ahead of You.

His co-author was his daughter Cynthia Covey Haller, and she was committed to see the book through to publication. This took several years because of all the stories she included as examples of the “Crescendo Mentality.”

In this unforgettable conversation, Cynthia takes us behind the scenes about the creation of the book and the key message that Stephen was eager to get out to the world in the last years of his life. She also reveals the condition that robbed Stephen of his ability to speak and write near the end.

You’ll discover:

  • The story behind the book’s title and subtitle
  • Examples of what the Crescendo Mentality looks like in action
  • Why contribution is a key theme running throughout the book
  • How Stephen turns the concept of “retirement” upside down
  • What you can do to be a “Transition” person who ends unhealthy patterns in a family or community

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220: Over, Under, Around, and Through Obstacles

220: Over, Under, Around, and Through Obstacles

220: Over, Under, Around, and Through Obstacles

Want some inspiration and practical tips for surmounting obstacles in your life? You’ll get both from Jill Tietjen, who shares stories about the adversity faced by several of the 50 women featured in her latest book, Over, Under, Around, and Through: How Hall of Famers Surmount Obstacles.

Jill is an author, international speaker, and an electrical engineer. After more than 45 years in the electric utility industry, her professional focus is now on women’s advocacy, worldwide. She speaks internationally on the accomplishments of women, nominates women for awards, and continues to write books, with 12 published to date.

Her first 2 books about women were bestsellers and award-winners: Her Story: A Timeline of the Women Who Changed America and Hollywood: Her Story, An Illustrated History of Women and the Movies.

Jill has been inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame, the Colorado Authors’ Hall of Fame, and the National Academy of Construction. 

You’ll discover:

  • How Jill got the idea to write this book
  • The wide range of obstacles faced by the 50 women featured in the book
  • The 10 common characteristics they shared
  • Key take-aways readers have reported
  • Tips for surmounting the obstacles in your life

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054: How to Be Resilient When Facing Stress and Adversity

054: How to Be Resilient When Facing Stress and Adversity

054: How to Be Resilient When Facing Stress and Adversity

by Kozhi Makai

Everyone has been impacted by COVID-19, and it’s been a source of great financial, emotional and physical stress for many. My guest Dr. Kozhi Makai shares important insights on how to successfully navigate these unprecedented circumstances. We discuss ideas from his latest book, Disrupted! Resiliently Reintegrating After Stress & Adversity that are relevant to the challenges facing the world – and each of us – today. Kozhi is a performance psychologist and Founder of Kozhi Makai Worldwide. His sole mission for the past 20 years has been to use behavioral science to help people thrive.

You’ll discover:

  • How to reframe the idea of stress so you can use it to transform your life
  • The difference between distress and eustress – and why eustress is better
  • The three types of narratives that influence the way you see and interact with the world
  • The benefits of approaching circumstances from a neutral position

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