Where There's Smoke

Welcome to the first “extrasode” of Where There’s Smoke. These are quick episodes we produce between our full Tuesday episodes when we feel that we’ve got something to say. This week, we received an email from a listener in New Jersey commenting on our visualization episode and asking about the risks of being overly optimistic.   Leaping off a New York Times article he provided, and weaving through articles in Forbes & Scientific American, we pass through a TED Talk, and end up realizing that “knowing is half the battle”.   JOIN our MAILING LIST by texting the word SMOKE to 66866, or go to our website (www.wheretheressmoke.co).   DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from iTunes here: http://tinyurl.com/wts-itunes If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes. Join our mailing list by texting SMOKE to 66866, or by visiing our website.   You can also go to www.wheretheressmoke.cofor links to Stitcher, SoundCloud, and/or to stream online.

The Breakfast Club was released into theaters 30 years ago this month. John Hughes’ classic is about five teenagers who spend a Saturday in detention and realize they are more than their respective stereotypes. As with most Hughes movies, the themes and lessons are still very relevant today. So, what can we learn from The Breakfast Club that we can apply into our lives and businesses? In this episode, we weave through the ‘80s, dip our toes into the ‘90s, and end up in the present day discussing different modes of empathy - their benefits and costs. We finish in a “truthbump” conversation with author, speaker, and word nerd, Kevin Hall.   Guest: Kevin Hall Learn more about Kevin at www.powerofwords.com. Connect with Kevin at www.facebook.com/KevinHallLike. JOIN our MAILING LIST by texting the word “SMOKE” to 66866, or go to our website (www.wheretheressmoke.co). (Remember, we'rer sending new mailing list subscribers pictures of whatever we're doing when we hear from them!) DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly fr

Stories are built into our DNA. For thousands of years they have shaped cultures, religions, and whole civilization. And they may just be the answer to the age-old question, ‘Who Am I?’ In this episode of Where There’s Smoke, we explore the power of stories - their ability to help you influence others and the role they play in defining you. We weave through scientific studies, TED Talks, and documentaries; as well as doing flybys of Mad Men, Seinfeld, Frankenstein, The Princess Bride, and others. Oh, and curious about the story of Where There’s Smoke itself? Who’s behind it? How did it start? Why? Well, we’ll give you a glimpse into that, too. And we finish on a fantastic interview with author and speaker Ty Bennett, where we provide even more tangible insight and strategies for you to apply.   Guest: Ty Bennett Learn more about Ty at www.tybennett.com JOIN our MAILING LIST by texting the word SMOKE to 66866, or go to our website: www.wheretheressmoke.co. One more thing: Please keep those reviews and comment

Imagine if you knew how something was going to end, before it started? How much more effective would you be? How much more confident?  In this episode we leap off of Malcolm Butler's post Super Bowl interview to uncover the power of preparation and visualization in life and business. How does what we think and do prior to an event dictate our success during the event? You’ll find out in this episode, along with a great conversation with ex-NFL linebacker and current performance expert, Matt Mayberry. Guest: Matt Mayberry Get motivated and inspired by Matt at www.mattmayberryonline.com DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from iTunes here: http://tinyurl.com/wts-itunes. Join our mailing list by texting SMOKE to 66866, or by visiting our website. If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes. You can also go to www.wheretheressmoke.co for links to Stitcher, SoundCloud, and/or to stream online.

Sure, we could have layed up like David Simms at the US Open for Episode 4, but we’ve got too much Roy McAvoy in us. So, we are charging forward and tackling one of the biggest questions of all, “What’s the meaning of life?” The episode starts with a question from a 6-and-3/4-year-old boy, veers through Monty Python, Douglas Adams, and Tony Robbins and ultimately lands not a place, but a perspective. We end the show talking to positive psychologist Laura Delizonna, and she helps us to understand what happiness really is, and it’s benefits in the workplace and in our lives.   Guest: Laura Delizonna Find out more about Laura Delizonna at www.choosinghappiness.com DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from iTunes here: http://tinyurl.com/wts-itunes If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes. You can also go to www.wheretheressmoke.co for links to Stitcher, SoundCloud,  and/or to stream online.

In this episode, we put Tom Brady forth as the main character in a show about accountability. This may ruffle the feathers of non-Patriots fans, and disengage non-sports fans; but if both can keep an open mind, we believe you will get great value. This episode will take you from Tom Brady, to comedian Mike Birbiglia, to a viral blog post by a recruiter in Australia, and through one of the best movie speeches of all-time. In the end, author and speaker Sam Silverstein joins us and you will be left with no more excuses for creating accountability in your life and business. To find out more about Sam Silverstein, visit http://www.samsilverstein.com/. For complete show notes, including a list of all audio clips and references, visit www.wheretheressmoke.co.  Join our mailing list by texting SMOKE to 66866, or visiting our website. Also, remember to rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, and wherever else you get your podcasts.

Tomorrow, January 28, is the 29th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. In this episode, Brett shares his memories of where he was when he found out, who told him, and how he felt. What it is about certain events that causes our memories to be so visceral, while others seem impossible to recall in any detail? We will weave through the words of Maya Angelou, a Boston College psychology study, Tiger Woods, and Monet; to end up in a conversation with Dr. Paul White on how we can authentically appreciate people, create more influence with them, and build cultures that work. To learn more about Dr. Paul White, visit http://www.appreciationatwork.com. For complete show notes, including a list of all audio clips and references, visit www.wheretheressmoke.co.  Join our mailing list by texting SMOKE to 66866, or visiting our website. Also, remember to rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, and wherever else you get your podcasts.

We launch Where There's Smoke into the atmosphere with an exploration of one of the hardest, and most valuable, skills in life to master - listening. The episode starts with a question: "How would Einstein have fared in today's comment culture world?" From there, it veers through the chatter in our brain, Facebook HQ, Mariah Carey, and The Wizard of Oz. Lastly, we speak with Courtland Warren for guidance on the questions we can be asking ourselves, in order to better be hearing others. Find out more about Courtland Warren at http://courtlandwarren.com/. For complete show notes, including a list of all audio clips and references, visit www.wheretheressmoke.co. Join our mailing list by texting SMOKE to 66866, or visiting our website. Also, remember to rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, and wherever else you get your podcasts.