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Unlocking the Guardian's Gift: Your Guide to Peaceful End-of-Life Planning with Dr. Judy Butler Theguardiansgift.org About the Guest(s): Dr. Judy Butler is a pastoral psychotherapist, pastor, chaplain, spiritual director, and scientist with a profound commitment to the spiritual wellbeing and psychological understanding of individuals. She is the founder of The Guardian's Gift, where she assists clients in legacy estate planning. Through her unique expertise in both psychology and spirituality, Dr. Butler helps individuals and families prepare for end-of-life matters while maintaining a grounded spiritual foundation. Episode Summary: In this dynamic episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris is joined by the insightful Dr. Judy Butler, who brings a wealth of expertise in pastoral psychotherapy and end-of-life planning through her initiative, The Guardian's Gift. Dr. Butler shares her personal journey, which inspired her to create a service dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of legacy estate planning and end-of-life decisions. As Chris and Dr. Butler engage in a lively discussion, they delve into the importance of telling one's life story, acknowledging trauma, and preparing not only wills but comprehensive plans for the inevitable. Listeners will gain valuable insights into strategic legacy planning and the often-overlooked financial, legal, and personal aspects of preparing for death. They explore the intricacies of creating wills, understanding long-term care insurance, and dealing with family dynamics in estate planning. Dr. Butler emphasizes that discussing death does not hasten its arrival but rather ensures a smoother transition for loved ones left behind. For those intimidated by the thought of end-of-life planning, she breaks it down into manageable steps with The Guardian's Gift, offering peace of mind and clarity. This episode is an enlightening guide towards taking proactive steps in legacy estate planning. Key Takeaways: The Guardian's Gift Planning: Dr. Judy Butler provides a structured process for end-of-life planning through her initiative, facilitating everything from personal stories to military documents. Comprehensive Storytelling: Encouraging individuals to record their life's journey, including pivotal moments and family health history, for a meaningful legacy. Practical Solutions: Offering guidance on legal documents, navigating probate, and long-term care insurance for a seamless transition of assets and wishes. Empowerment Through Information: Emphasizing that knowledge and preparation relieve families from undue stress during emotional periods. Accessible Resources: Options range from self-guided modules to personalized doula guidance, accommodating diverse needs in estate planning. Notable Quotes: "People don't realize is when they don't have their legal documents, it ends up with the state getting involved." "No one's afraid to be dead. They're afraid of dying." "We help people with their legacy estate plans, I help them tell their story." "People think that Medicare will pay for them to be in a nursing home. It doesn't work that way." "Start this journey… it is an overwhelming thing to undertake."

24 Feb 49min

How to Get Along with Anyone: The Playbook for Predicting and Preventing Conflict at Work and at Home by John Eliot, Jim Guinn Theconflictdocs.com Amazon.com Defuse any heated conflict by learning which of the five conflict styles you are and how to resolve even the most sensitive dispute with this must-read guide. The average American worker spends 156 hours a year engaged in the kind of moderate to intense workplace conflict that adversely impacts both performance and health. Managers spend twenty-six percent of their time addressing and resolving conflicts on their team—the equivalent of chewing up one full workday each week. But what if it didn’t need to be like this? What if there was a way to spend less time in stressfully interpersonal interactions and more time on the things that really matter? Through three decades of building and facilitating team chemistry for Fortune 500 companies, professional sports franchises, schools, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and families—Drs. Jim Guinn and John Eliot have reduced the time and cost of conflict resolution. With this on-the-ground experience combined with industry-leading science and research, Guinn and Eliot discovered people respond to conflict in one of five ways: avoid, compete, analyze, collaborate, or accommodate. Because our responses are ingrained byproducts of the subcortex in action, they are predictable. If you can predict how someone will behave in a given circumstance, you can formulate a game plan. The secret is knowing which of the five patterns someone is wired to use when smacked by a stressor. How to Get Along with Anyone is a pragmatic hands-on book to help you determine conflict types so you can navigate the arguments that emerge in day-to-day life. You’ll learn the formula for identifying your coworkers’ and loved ones’ conflict styles and how to use this information to foster better communication and more effective, collaboration. Filled with fun, engaging examples and actionable techniques, How to Get Along with Anyone teaches you how to predict and prevent escalated conflict, arming you with practical tools for flipping the script on sticking points to nurture stronger and more meaningful relationships.ABOUT THE AUTHORS DR. JOHN ELIOT, PHD, mentors executives and advises professional sports teams, coaches, and athletes on how to apply individual and organizational psychology principles for enhancing health, performance, workplace culture, and the bottom line. He has consulted for NASA, the US Olympic Committee, the Mayo Clinic, Sony, Microsoft, and other Fortune 500 companies. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, ESPN, Fox Sports, MSNBC, Bloomberg, Harvard Business Review, and more. Eliot has held professorial appointments at the University of Virginia, Stanford, Rice, the SMU Edwin Cox School of Business, and the Texas Medical Center, where he won teaching awards at each. JIM GUINN, EDD, is the president of the Resolution Resource Group, a training and development company that works with Fortune 500 companies, professional sports franchises, large-scale school districts, universities, law firms, and governments on effectively handling conflict. As a mediator, he has conducted over a thousand successful mediations involving family, organizational, civil, and governmental disputes. Clients across HR departments, sales staffs, middle management, and boards, Dr. Guinn personally trains CEOs from all walks of life, plus numerous celebrities and sports icons.

22 Feb 29min

2nd Acts: The World's Leading Online Dating Expert Shares 166 Practical No-Nonsense, Step-by-Step Approaches to Romance by Andrea McGinty 33000dates.com Amazon.com 2nd Acts: Winning Strategies for Dating Over 50 is the ultimate guide to finding love and companionship in the next chapter of your life. Written by Andrea McGinty-seasoned entrepreneur and the powerhouse behind 33000Dates.com and It's Just Lunch-2nd Acts offers a fresh and inspiring approach to dating later in life. Packed with 166 proven prompts, real-life stories, and invaluable business wisdom, 2nd Acts is designed to ignite confidence, encourage laughter, and provide clear steps for navigating the modern dating world. Andrea draws on her unmatched expertise, having orchestrated over 33,000 dates, to deliver practical strategies that empower you to create meaningful connections. Whether you're feeling hesitant, excited, or overwhelmed, 2nd Acts will transform your dating journey with humor, honesty, and a dose of reality. It's not just about finding a partner-it's about enjoying the adventure, embracing your unique story, and confidently stepping into the second act of your romantic life. Read today. Date tomorrow. Get ready to turn the page and discover a new kind of love!About the author The Godmother of Modern Dating Releases 2nd Acts Book--Love for the over 45 crowd on January 15, 2025. Andrea McGinty, the trailblazing founder of It's Just Lunch and the creator of 33,000 Dates, has spent over 3 decades redefining modern matchmaking. With over 33,000 set-ups and 10,000 plus marriages to her credit, she is now turning her attention to helping singles with a hands-on, tech savvy roadmap to finding love later in life in today's digital era. Her book has over 14 actionable worksheets, QR codes with her personal videos to coach you, and 166 strategies to empower readers through Andrea's personal experience to take control of their loves lives, no matter how long they have been out of the dating game. McGinty is a fun, dynamic dating expert, dating coach, speaker and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experince. After being jilted at the altar in her 20's by her fiancee, she revolutionized the dating world by founding a company with over 110 locations world wide before selling to private equity. Readers love her passion and advice.

22 Feb 42min

Unlocking Leadership Potential with Dr. Rhonda Parmer's Expertise Rhondaparmer.com About the Guest(s): Dr. Rhonda Parmer is a certified executive coach and behavior analysis consultant who specializes in helping high-potential leaders cultivate unshakeable confidence to effectively lead world-class teams, achieve financial goals, and avoid burnout. With an impressive 31-year career in public education, Parmer concluded her tenure as an Associate Superintendent before founding the Leadership Executive Group. She is also an author working on a leadership book, utilizing her EASE framework, and she actively engages with clients through one-on-one coaching and workshops. Episode Summary: Join Chris Voss as he explores the intricacies of leadership development and executive coaching with Dr. Rhonda Parmer on this episode of The Chris Voss Show. With a lighthearted introduction, Chris brings humor and warmth before diving into insightful discussions with Dr. Parmer, who shares her extensive experience in helping leaders grow. She brings forth a wealth of knowledge from her educational background and her work as an executive coach. Throughout the episode, Dr. Rhonda Parmer discusses essential strategies for building effective leadership, including the importance of delegation, time management, and self-improvement. She introduces her EASE framework and explains practical applications for developing leadership skills in various sectors, including education, banking, and even clergy. The conversation reveals the significance of understanding individual team dynamics and utilizing tools like the DISC assessment to foster better communication within teams. Listeners will gain valuable insights from Dr. Parmer on crafting successful leaders who not only focus on business results but also ensure the well-being of their workforce. Key Takeaways: The importance of delegation and time management in effective leadership roles. How the foundations of behaviors are shaped by heredity, early life experiences, and personal growth. Understanding different communication styles with tools like the DISC assessment to improve team dynamics. Three effective techniques for maintaining work-life balance: blocks, clocks, and socks. Executive coaching can transform aspiring and current leaders across multiple sectors, enhancing their skills for future success. Notable Quotes: "What got you here won't get you there." "You're doing something that only you can do. That's when you're really in your leader sweet spot." "If you're doing everything, then you're really not doing anything." "The only person you can ever change is yourself." "Success breeds success… there’s something psychological and physiological when thinking about yourself as a successful, confident decision-maker."

21 Feb 32min

Kate VanderVoort, Exploring AI's Impact: Creativity, Business, and Humanity's Future Socialmediology.com.au AIsuccesslab.com TheAIgrapple.com Facebook.com/groups/AIsuccessslab About the Guest(s): Kate VanderVoort is a visionary leader in digital strategy and AI implementation, currently serving as the Founder and CEO of Social Mediology and the AI Success Lab. With a career that spans over 15 years, Kate has been a guiding force at the forefront of integrating technology into business operations, specializing in human-centered AI education and implementation. She is also the host of the AI Grapple podcast, where she dissects the real-world implications of AI, focusing particularly on ethical, practical applications and helping businesses adopt AI without losing their humanity. Kate's unique approach challenges the typical AI hype and offers a no-BS outlook for entrepreneurs and leaders. Episode Summary: Dive into this enlightening episode of the Chris Voss Show where Kate VanderVoort explores the dynamic and fast-paced world of AI. Kate, a renowned expert, shares her journey from social work to leading the charge in digital strategy and AI integration, offering a unique perspective on the importance of ethical, human-centered AI applications. The conversation sparks with engaging insights into how businesses, whether small or large, can implement AI to boost productivity and impact while maintaining a human touch. As the AI landscape evolves at a breakneck pace, businesses must understand the necessity of integrating AI into their operations effectively. Kate discusses tools and strategies for AI implementation, emphasizing the breakthroughs AI offers in creativity and decision-making. With SEO-optimized show notes, the episode provides valuable insights into AI's potential to transform businesses and, indeed, society. Listeners are guided on the AI journey, from understanding the importance of training AI with human wisdom to grappling with potential challenges like environmental impacts and the geopolitical landscape. Key Takeaways: AI Integration: Businesses of all sizes can benefit from integrating AI into their operations, enhancing creativity, efficiency, and overall productivity. Human-Centered AI: Kate stresses the importance of adopting AI in a way that maintains ethical and human-centered values, avoiding the get-on-board-or-die mentality. AI's Creative Edge: AI can serve as a thought partner, boosting creativity and decision-making processes, especially for small business entrepreneurs. Navigating Challenges: The episode delves into the ethical, environmental, and geopolitical challenges surrounding AI development and integration. Future of AI: Autonomous agents and the potential of AI to address global issues underscore the need for strategic awareness and adaptation in business and personal realms. Notable Quotes: "We need to be more human… find ways forward that help people to adjust and adapt and learn what it's all about." "AI has the potential to solve some of humanity's greatest issues around environment, health, and education." "Bring all of your wisdom, your experience… use AI to do more, to be more." "Using AI as a thought partner is one of the most underrated uses of AI at the moment." "Without ethical, responsible use, we can't fully harness the benefits AI has to offer."

20 Feb 35min

The Attenuating Puritan by Robert McGuiness Amazon.com Robertmcguinessbooks.com Embark on a contemplative journey with our altruistic hero, a reflection of purity in words and deeds, yet occasionally marked by ancestral toxins. With unwavering conviction, he dances under the world's weight, marching into the unknown, his steps marked by hope and staunch faith. Bound by a noble quest to restore the splendor of Eden, his every gesture is a sacrifice, a stride towards the pristine and divine. Amidst adversities, he stands a fortified pilgrim, mastering the shackles of mind and body, emerging as a triumphant victor, a mirror to us all daring to confront our reflections. He is the champion of tainted sacraments, a crusader against the clutches of heavy metal and forever chemicals, hinting that our destinies might be cradled in such hands. As we tread the path of love eternal, each step taken is righteous, a gentle move towards the boundless cosmos that binds us in love. In The Attenuating Puritan, every breath taken is a whisper of attenuation, every quenched thirst a sigh of grace, and every bounty received a step closer to the celestial, encapsulating a tale of hope, resilience, and the ceaseless quest for the divine amidst the terrestrial. Personal Life Robert McGuiness was born on February 8, 1954 in Bayshore, New York. He was the second oldest of five born to Margaret Jean Reidy McGuiness and Robert Eugene McGuiness. He attended school in Smithtown, New York and graduated from Smithtown High School in 1972. Satisfying a natural wonderlust he ended up in Arizona and after working through a winter backpacked in Arizona and then through the Sierra Nevada logging over a thousand mountainous miles. At the end of 1976 he returned to the west coast and has made Northern California home ever since. Living remotely and off the grid, he gained great satisfaction in being a part of “The Back To The Land” movement. He has two children, Jewel and Bob. Unfortunately their mother, Sandra was killed in an accident with a log truck in 1987. Bob was in the vehicle and before he was 21 months old was severely injured. Comatose with blood in the ventricles he was flown to San Francisco. He was hospitalized for several months and before he could sit we returned to the north coast. We moved into town and started a rigorous routine of therapy and rehabilitation. He developed seizures and had surgeries and braces throughout his formative years. Richard, his brother lived with them during those difficult times and was a tireless advocate for Bob. He developed lung cancer and remained in character until his passing in 2007. Thirty seven years later Bob still lives at home, with Marbles and his Dad, and though there are physical residuals he manages quite well. Jewel has blessed us with three grandchildren, and she and her family continue to make the north coast home.

20 Feb 29min

The Force Continuum: How to Shift Your Mindset to Transform Your Life by Wendi Zimmer Wendizimmer.com Amazon.com In this information age, we are inundated with videos, podcasts, websites, social media posts, and many other sources of information that give us strategies and resources to achieve anything we want. From weight loss to learning another language, we don't have to look far to find people telling us what to do. The problem is that no one tells us HOW to achieve more, and we often are not ready to apply the information we receive. We allow our fears and doubts to get in the way and derail our belief in ourselves. To get what we want and to truly transform our lives, we must start by working on ourselves. We all have a power within us that helps us achieve what we want in life. This power is called FORCE, and when used correctly, it can transform who we are, how we view ourselves, and how we achieve what we want. The Force Continuum is a series of four pillars that, when strengthened, allow us to apply the information we already know. When strengthened, the Force Continuum, which consists of our mindset, identity, energy, and habits, gives us permission to believe in ourselves and take control of our lives. If we do not have what we want, or at least not yet, we can narrow the reasons down to at least one of four things. Our mindset: We do not believe we can achieve what we want. Our identity: We are not who we want to be or are not seen as we want and need to be seen. Our habits: We are not actively working to get what we want. Our energy: We are not paying attention to where our energy comes from and where it goes. That's it! Those four components explain why we do or do not get what we want. They make up the force inside us that transforms our lives by increasing our belief in ourselves and our ability to achieve what we want. For some of us, one component may be holding us back. For others, all four may get in our way. All four were holding me back at one time, but not anymore. I discovered a simple system for strengthening my mindset, identity, habits, and energy to unleash the force I had to believe in myself. Now, I want to teach you to do the same-how to believe in yourself to achieve more than you ever thought possible. To be the person YOU have always wanted to be.About the author Wendi Zimmer, PhD, is an expert in mindset development, a professor at Texas A&M University, an avid researcher, and an educational consultant. As an educator for over twenty years, she has used her research and experience to help thousands of people take power over their mindsets, using easy to implement strategies to make this relatively abstract concept of mindset development actionable.

19 Feb 29min

Unraveling Schizophrenia: Dale Walsh's Journey and Advocacy Amazon.com Dewlivelove.net About the Guest(s): Dale Walsh is an accomplished author and mental health mentor who has navigated the challenges of schizophrenia for over five decades. Removed from Dartmouth College in 1975 due to delusions, he has since recovered robustly, mentoring family caregivers of those diagnosed with schizophrenia. Walsh, a prolific poet with over 5,000 poems and several poetry collections on Amazon, also holds a degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. His passion extends beyond writing; he's a dedicated New York Yankees fan. Episode Summary: In this enlightening Valentine's Day episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Dale Walsh, a remarkable mentor for family caregivers of individuals living with schizophrenia. Walsh shares his journey from being hospitalized for mental illness in 1975 to his current status as a thriving author and mentor. Transitioning through self-discovery phases, including a self-professed identity crisis in his youth, he has harnessed his experiences to empower others through his books, poetry, and coaching programs. This episode is a blend of personal anecdotes, mental health advocacy, and insights into Walsh's creative endeavors. Listeners are treated to Walsh's eclectic personality as he presents a poem detailing his journey through schizophrenia, emphasizing the moments that defined his path. The conversation touches on a critical but often misunderstood element of schizophrenia—anosognosia, or the inability to recognize one's mental illness—highlighting Walsh's profound understanding of the condition. Furthermore, Walsh introduces his "Do Live Love" methodology, an eight-step program aimed at helping caregivers and families nurture their relationships with those experiencing mental illness, while simultaneously reclaiming their individuality. Key Takeaways: Dale Walsh's life experiences have positioned him uniquely to aid family caregivers in dealing with schizophrenia, emphasizing understanding and communication. Anosognosia—lack of awareness of one's mental condition—is a significant barrier to treatment for individuals with schizophrenia. Walsh's personal journey from mental health diagnosis to empowerment illustrates the potential for recovery and impactful advocacy. The "Do Live Love" mentoring program provides a structured approach to helping families and caregivers interact effectively with those diagnosed with mental illnesses. Comedy and creativity, including poetry and storytelling, are integral to Walsh's approach to sharing his experiences and offering support. Notable Quotes: "Schizophrenia means you're living in a reality that was not conceived on earth." "A delusion is much more difficult to get rid of because it's at the very foundation of your identity and your personality." "The biggest obstacle towards recovery is if you don't think there's anything wrong with you." "Do Live Love is my eight-step program to help caregivers break the cycle of codependency." "What happened after Dale died? I became an alter ego for 33 years. I became Dew."

19 Feb 21min