Ep 20 - Managing Your Emotions is Essential to Getting Things Done

Personal productivity in the news! Learn how humans are awful at assessing risk, how we can be more empathetic, how we should slow down to capture our best ideas, and be inspired by the beautiful work of legendary architect, Dr. Tunney Lee. 

This show will teach you the time management skills you need to be joyful, productive, & fulfilled in all areas of life. I believe that if we want a fulfilling life, we have to identify all the hats we wear, then dedicate our lives to turning each role into a beautiful work of art. This is episode 20, Managing Your Emotions is Essential to Getting Things Done and I’m your host, Scott Snow. 

Personal Productivity in the News - episode outline

Here are some colorful and informative stories in the news - related to personal productivity. 

1. Strategies for slowing down so you can recognize great ideas when they arise.

2. Dr. Tunney Lee, famous architect, and his beautiful approach to creating buildings. (7/6/20, B. Marquad, Boston Globe)

3. Slow Space is Design with Dignity. Just like we have slow food, slow parenting, and slow medicine - we also have slow space: more meaningful living spaces. (11-27-17, R. Loth, Boston Globe)

4. Humans are bad at assessing risk - especially their own - learn why. (7/7/20, A. Shilton, New York Times)

5. Skills for becoming a more empathetic listener. (7/7/20, A. Goldfarb, New York Times)

6. Play more, think less - motto of innovative company, Pirch. (January 2016, Fortune)

7. Tavis Smiley, author and talk show host gives his view on the importance of vulnerability. (Wall Street Journal magazine)

8. Tap into the power of pretending. Research shows pretending to be a heroic figure can increase self-control, persistence, and will power. (11/4/17, A. Gopnik, Wall Street Journal)

I hope you heard something today that’ll streamline your busy life. 

Let’s keep the momentum going.

Text or email me and say you want a free consult and we’ll schedule a complementary, 20-minute consult call, to get you moving in the right direction. We’ll focus on your biggest time management challenge and I’ll help you come up with some personalized strategies to overcome that obstacle. My text number is 774-230-3928 and my email is scottsnow1234@gmail.com. 

Try something new and exciting -  see firsthand how life coaching can improve your life right now. I’ve had many coaches and mentors in the past and each one helped me bridge the gap from where I was to wear I wanted to go. 

I recently received life coaching from a fantastic coach named Sundie and she opened my eyes to the fact that I had buried my biggest strengths and gifts - that of being a musician. She helped me uncover that gift and share it again and it quickly revitalized my business and more importantly it deepened my relationship with my clients. So, text me so you can make your own break-throughs now. Thanks for listening. 

Remember, managing your emotions is essential to getting things done.

Ep 19 - Which New Skills are Employers Looking for and How Can You Strengthen Them with Good Time Management Skills?

Welcome to episode 19, Which New Skills are Employers Looking for and How Can You Strengthen Them with Good Time Management Skills, of the All the Hats We Wear personal productivity podcast with certified professional coach, corporate trainer, and host, Scott Snow. This show will teach you the time management skills you need to be joyful, productive, & fulfilled in all areas of life. 

I believe to have a fulfilling life, we have to identify all the hats we wear, then dedicate our lives to turning each role into a beautiful work of art.

Passions, Hobbies, & Interests are key!

Personal Productivity in the News.Here are some colorful and informative stories in the news - related to personal productivity. 

1. Founder and CEO of Jetnest, Ekaterina Lyapustina, gives us productivity tip to do each morning: asking quality questions. (August 2016, Succes Magazine)

2. Here are a few key insights to help you perform at your very best. I bring you the science of choking under stressful conditions. (2/4/17, A. Wolfe, Wall Street Journal)

3. What do decades of research teach us about what motivates people at work? (6/22/20, L. Weber, Wall Street Journal)

4.  Workers Retool After Jobs Vanish

* Show possible employers how you are flexible and adaptable. 

* Pandemic is causing many to rethink their careers and ask hard questions about whether they are doing purposeful work. They want to know they are aligned with their beliefs and passions. 

* Show that you can adapt to situations as they arise. 

* Must be able to sell yourself, as well as, have the skills for the job.

* Companies are looking for those who can demonstrate critical thinking, analysis, and resilience. (7/7/20, K. Dill, Wall Street Journal)

5. B.J. Fogg, Stanford University professor, has a unique model for motivation. In his model, motivation is a wave with peaks and valleys. The goal isn’t to stay at a constant peak, but rather to recognize the valleys and adjust accordingly. Track your fluctuations and plan to tackle more challenging tasks when your motivation is high. (Success magazine)

6. Tony Jeary is an author and advises top organizations all around the globe. When asked how to find more fulfillment in life, he explained that most people don’t align their goals with their values - leading to a low feeling of fulfillment. He says, “The more you align your values with your daily actions and big-picture goals, the more fulfilled you’ll be.” (Success magazine)

Well, that brings us to the end today’s episode. I hope you heard something today that’ll streamline your busy life. Let’s keep the momentum going - I have a special offer for you. Tell me your biggest time management challenge and I’ll help you come up with some personalized strategies to overcome that obstacle. 

Text me and say you want a free consult and we’ll schedule a complementary, 20-minute consult call, to get you moving in the right direction. My personal text number is 774-230-3928. Try something new and exciting -  see firsthand how life coaching can improve your life right now. Take care, my friend.

Ep 18 - The First Step in Self-Development is to Create Your Setlist

Welcome to episode 18, The First Step in Self-Development is to Create Your Setlist, of the All the Hats We Wear personal productivity podcast with certified professional coach, corporate trainer, and host, Scott Snow . This show will teach you the time management skills you need to be joyful, productive, & fulfilled in all areas of life. I believe to have a fulfilling life, we must identify all the hats we wear, then dedicate our lives to turning each role into a beautiful work of art.

Learn why you need to create a setlist for your life! Just like your favorite band has a setlist, you need a setlist of the roles you play - the hats you wear. There are 4 types of roles: mind/body/spirit, giving/receiving, personal and professional. Here’s an example of my set list so you can create your own:

1. Spiritual / TM

2. Lean & Strong

3. Visionary

4. Wealth Builder

5. Giver

6. Husband

7. Dad

8. Family / Friend

9. Backgammon

10. Chef

11. Movie Buff

12. Joker

13. Writer

14. Life Coach & Executive Coach

15. Prof. Speaker

16. Sales Pro

17. Social Media Contributor

18. Productivity Expert

19. Music Therapist

Here are some colorful and informative stories in the news - related to personal productivity. 

1. Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway shares one of his skills that separates him from everyone else: the ability to destroy your own best ideas.  (5/14/19, WSJ)

2. Find you perfect work-life balance. Sophie Khan, cofounder of Aurate jewelry gives her definition of proper work life balance or as she terms it: work life integration. 

3. Learn why it’s important to invest in your low-level relationships.(5/12/19, T. Herrera, NYT)

4. Carolyn Gregoir, co-author of “Wired to create: The Mysteries of the creative mind, has an interesting take on allowing ideas to incubate. (July 2017, S. Dembling, Success magazine)

5. Marcus Buckingham, personal strengths expert, describes three things women do to be happy and successful. 

6. Musician, Sting, shows us how he knows what makes a song work.

7. Sam Lipsyte, writer, and Roger W. Ferguson Jr., economist & CEO of TIAA, offer new insights to the use of structure in creative projects.

8. Oprah shares a powerful quote about finding your story.

9. Darren Criss, actor, founder of men’s grooming company, The Motley describes his passion for his business.  

Well, that brings us to the end today’s episode. I hope you heard something today that’ll streamline your busy life. 

Let’s keep the momentum going - I have a special offer for you. Tell me your biggest time management challenge and I’ll help you come up with some personalized strategies to overcome that obstacle. 

Text me and say you want a free consult and we’ll schedule a complementary, 20-minute consult call, to get you moving in the right direction. My personal text number is 774-230-3928. Try something new and exciting -  see firsthand how life coaching can improve your life right now. Take care my friend and thank you for listening to the All the Hats We Wear podcast on personal productivity, life purpose, and creativity - with productivity expert, Scott Snow hosting.

If you’re listening to this podcast, you’re probably very successful in some areas of your life, yet completely unfulfilled in others. You probably put in long hours and wear many different hats. You feel like there’s not enough time for what’s important. Did you know most people juggle 15 to 20 roles? Only after you accurately identify all the roles you play, can you start to create a plan to live a masterpiece life. 

I want to share a special offer with you. If you tell me your biggest time management challenge, I will help you to come up with strategies to help you right away. Text me the message “free consult” and we’ll schedule a complementary, 20-minute consult call to get you moving in the right direction. Text 774-230-3928 and tell me you want your free consult - do it today.  Thank you for listening to the All the Hats We Wear podcast on personal productivity, life purpose, and creativity - with productivity expert and host, Scott Snow.

Ep 17 - How to Become More Mindful Using a Simple Technique Called Creative Snippets

Welcome to episode 17, How to Become More Mindful Using a Simple Technique Called Creative Snippets, of the All the Hats We Wear personal productivity podcast with certified professional coach, corporate trainer, and host, Scott Snow . 

This show will teach you the time management skills you need to be joyful, productive, & fulfilled in all areas of life. 

I believe to have a fulfilling life, we must identify all the hats we wear, then dedicate our lives to turning each role into a beautiful work of art.  I’m your host SS and this is episode 17. 

Personal Productivity In the News:

1. Former coca-cola eco, Brian Dyson. Life is a game - it’s like juggling 5 balls: work, family, health, friends, & spirit. 

* you try to keep them all in the air

* work is a rubber ball - if you drop it, it’ll bounce back up

* the other 4 are made of glass - when you drop them they’ll be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged, or eve shattered - great WLB tip

2. Dan Ariely’s column in WSJ: best way to start your day is with a “fixed ritual” - it’s concrete - it tells our minds we’re moving into a different state - for example a productive morning state. Ex/ routine for reading papers, drinking coffee, meditation…

* capitalize on your high energy in the morning to tackle your trickiest tasks

(5/25/19, D. Ariely, WSJ)

3. Casper Ter Kuile wrote “The Power of ritual: turning everyday activities into soulful practices.” Find meaning & well-being in our daily rituals (family dinner, a.m. yoga). 

* 4 types of rituals: connection with yourself, connection with your community, connection with the natural world, connection with the transcendent

(6/22/20, R. Raczka, Boston Globe)

4. Actor Sir Ian holm (Shakespeare,  Lord of the rings, & Alien) “Anything you can do, I can do less of.”

(6/20/20, M. Gussow, WSJ)

5.  Closing the willpower gap! Susan Peirce Thompson phd, willpower is available to us in limited doses. We have about 15 minutes of willpower at any given time before it runs dry.

* Tips for replenishing your willpower: Planning ahead/strategizing, eating regular meals, decrease stress, increase sleep, attitude of gratitude. 

(February 2017, Pulse Magazine)

6. Aaron Frazin, CEO, of Charlie - they create one-pagers to brief people on someone they’re about to meet. One of his most important lessons learned was the need to slow down before you can speed up. 

* retreat called the Mankind Project where everyone has deep, authentic conversations and his biggest takeaway was that we’re so much more alike than different. He came out feeling incredibly connected to the world. 

(December 2016, Success Magazine)

7. Founder of Pinterest, Ben Silberman, first got the idea for Pinterest when he was a kid and obsessed with collecting bugs and pinning them up on a board to admire.

8. 2020 valedictorian bios:

* Jodiah Toney, Edward M Kennedy Academy for Health Careers, What motivates her: “It always seems impossible until it’s done” - Nelson Mandela 

* Melanie G Sola, Madison Park Technical Vocational High School: “The more you know, the less you fear” - H. Jackson Born Jr.

* Chamely Flores, Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great” - John D. Rockefeller

* Saeina Charles, “Education is not a filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire” - William Yeats

(6/21/20, M. Sorenson, Boston Globe)

9. Angela’s Cafe in Boston is famous for their mole sauce. It’s a deep, dark sauce containing over 50 ingredients and it takes several days to prepare. 

* (we’re made up of all our roles)

10. Carl Reiner obit. Described as having a nifty habit of approaching a gag at high speed, passing it on the outside, and then noticing where it went in the rearview mirror. 

11. Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda got a ridiculous light bulb over his head while beach-reading Ron Chernow’s best selling book. 

12. Reunion of Boston comics at the Ding Ho Chinese restaurant. Ding Ho comedy program started by Barry Crimmins. 

* “You really need to be raked into a rather neat pile before you go out there.”

If you’re listening to this podcast, you’re probably very successful in some areas of your life, yet completely unfulfilled in others. You probably put in long hours and wear many different hats. You feel like there’s not enough time for what’s important. Did you know most people juggle 15 to 20 roles? Only after you accurately identify all the roles you play, can you start to create a plan to live a masterpiece life. 

I want to share a special offer with you. If you tell me your biggest time management challenge, I will help you to come up with strategies to help you right away. Text me the message “free consult” and we’ll schedule a complementary, 20-minute consult call to get you moving in the right direction. Text 774-230-3928 and tell me you want your free consult - do it today.  Thank you for listening to the All the Hats We Wear podcast on personal productivity, life purpose, and creativity - with productivity expert and host, Scott Snow.

Ep 16 - Work Life Balance in the Training and Development Industry: An Interview with Brandon Clark

Brandon Clark is a talented marketing operations manager and expert in ELearning design. He shares excellent insights related to work life balance, working remotely, productivity, leadership, prioritization. and the value of mentoring.

Ep 15 - Interview with Trave Harmon, CEO, of Triton Technologies: Work Life Balance Challenges in the Tech Industry

Trave Harmon shares lessons learned from twenty years in the technology industry. We explore work life integration, high employee turnover, trends in technology related to the pandemic, recommended productivity software, and the pros and cons of remote working.

Ep 14 - Unleash Your Creativity: Lessons Learned from My Favorite Movies

Avoid the pitfalls keeping you from your deepest levels of creativity. Learn to disconnect from the pesky opinions of others and access the power of having vision in creativity. We'll conclude with key insights from a film that won an Oscar for Best Picture that will unleash your creativity. 

Assume Big Bold Roles that Pave the Way for a Sexy New You

Whenever I come across an article about a ritzy gala or fundraiser, I save the article and pictures. It's exciting seeing pictures of folks all dressed up at an event to raise money for a good cause. I imagine myself mingling with all of the influential people and doing good works. This is my philanthropist role. I’m unable to give as generously as the people at those events, but one day I will. I love the Willy Wonka-themed gala in Boston, wherein, participants wear shades of chocolate brown. For me, inspiration always stems for a sensory experience. I'm a big proponent of assuming big roles that you're not actually doing yet. I call these placeholder roles. There's nothing wrong with taking on new exciting roles and using them as a vision for your future. I just completed a five day course about sales and marketing by Stacey Boehman and she said once you have an exciting vision for your life, show up as that future self with each new person you meet! They only know what show up as! Give yourself the role of visionary or leader. Call yourself a novelist - anything that pulls you forward.

Here's my current role list and they all pull me into a sexy new me!

1. Spiritual / Transcendental Meditation
2. Lean & Strong
3. Visionary
4. Wealth Builder
5. Philanthropist
6. Partner
7. Dad
8. Family / Friend
9. Backgammon
10. Chef
11. Movie Buff
12. Joker
13. Writer
14. Creative Genius
15. Music Therapist
16. Executive Coach
17. Sales Pro
18. Prof. Speaker
19. Social Media Contributor
20. Productivity Expert

What's a sexy new role you need to assume right now??

Ep 13 - How to Be Your Very Best: Lessons from the World’s Greatest Sushi Chef

Jiro Dreams of Sushi is an inspiring documentary about the world’s best sushi chef, Jiro Ono. He owns Sukiyabashi Jiro - a Three Michelin star restaurant in Tokyo, Japan. This documentary inspired this episode of my podcast.
You’ll hear the following:

Embracing the power of simplicity

Importance of habit and a consistent approach

Striving to continually improve

Dedicate your life to your occupation

Develop mastery through repetition

Live by the shokunin way of life: be a master craftsman and work relentless towards the pursuit of perfection

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Share Your Talents, Strengths, and Gifts Freely

One of my favorite things on social media, in response to the pandemic, is when creatives freely share their gifts. I love hearing Dennis DeYoung, singer for the rock band Styx, belting out hits at his piano while in his living room. Plus, he adds a message of hope. It means something to see others going through the same challenges as you. Dennis isn't getting paid to sing on Facebook. 

Have you legendary actor, Patrick Stewart - Captain Picard on Star Tre Next Generation? He reads a Shakespeare sonnet every day - just for the enjoyment of it - love that!

Ted Nugent is another artist who's very giving with his music. He's one of the only musicians I've seen that brought his guitar with him to sit on the couch next to the tv host. And he'd jam out whenever. 

My sons have big dreams and goals and I always try to encourage them to focus on being of service. Help others! Give! It's not always easy - we want to know what we're getting in return. Heck - it took me nearly 50 years to get it through my thick skull that I should first be of service - not what I want.

Donald Miller, author of Building a Storybrand explains this beautifully: make your customers the hero and you be their guide - be the Yoda to their Luke Skywalker. Show your prospects and customers how they are going to win the day. They're the hero, not you!

As self-development legend, Jim Rohn, said, "Giving starts the receiving process."