Episode 102: Comedy and creativity in a pandemic -- with John Heffron
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people
05/25/20
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Today I get to talk with one of my most favorite comedians ever, John Heffron! John is a stand up comedy veteran and winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing season two. His latest comedy album is called Episodes, and he just published a new spy thriller book called The Holding Deal. He also has a new podcast called Kid With a Cape.
On this episode we talk about the impact of COVID-19 on the comedy world (and life in general), what inspires John's comedy, and tips for writing a great book even if you are not a great writer.
You can find links to all of John's social media, his book, podcast, album and more on his LinkTree site.
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May 18, 2020
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Wayne Baker is the author of the new book "All You Have To Do Is Ask: How to Master the Most Important Skill for Success." He is the Robert P. Thome Professor of Business Administration at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, and Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. Wayne is also a cofounder and board member of Give and Take, Inc., the developers of the Givitas platform based on the principles in his new book.
On this episode, you will hear Wayne talk about:
- How his research led him to realize that the main obstacle that prevents people from getting the help they need, is their willingness (or unwillingness) to ask for help
- The importance of asking for what you need to developing your career and finding success in your life
- Some examples of how he has asked for help
- The importance of maintaining human connection in the time of COVID-19
You can connect with Wayne on LinkedIn and learn more about his book at AllYouHaveToDoIsAsk.com.You can also find out more about the Givitas platform here as well.
Click here for the episode transcript.
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Jennifer Brown is a leading diversity and inclusion expert, dynamic keynote speaker, best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur and host of The Will To Change podcast, which uncovers true stories of diversity and inclusion. As the founder, president and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting, Jennifer's workplace strategies have been employed by some of the world's top Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits—including Walmart, Microsoft, Starbucks and many others— to help employees bring their full selves to work and feel Welcomed, Valued, Respected and HeardSM.
On this episode, you will hear Jennifer talk about:
- How her background in nonprofit work, opera singing and off-Broadway theater performance led to her career in training & development
- How a corporate layoff led her to reposition herself in her career and start her own diversity & inclusion consulting firm
- What to do if you feel like your career or your workplace might not be a match for you
- The damaging impact of bias and stereotypes on individuals and businesses, and what leaders can do about it
- Her own experience with "bringing her full self to work" as an LGBTQ+ woman
- Her belief that everyone has a diversity story, and how this realization can lead to more inclusive conversations
If you want to know more about Jennifer and her work, here are other links you can check out!
- JenniferBrownConsulting.com (Business website)
- JenniferBrownSpeaks.com (Personal website)
- Book Website: How To Be an Inclusive Leader (or purchase the book on Amazon)
- The Will to Change Podcast (on Apple Podcasts)
- Instagram: @jenniferbrownspeaks
- Twitter: @jenniferbrown
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