Episodes

  • 298. Flying Time
    Jun 11 2024

    This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the flying time of a project, and the relationship between flying time and elapsed time.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • What is the definition of flying time?
    • Why might a walk or taking time to read a book factor in to the elapsed time of your work?
    • Why are deadlines and working collaboratively so beneficial?

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    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    19 mins
  • An invitation for our listeners
    Jun 10 2024

    Please join Pete and Jen for a live recording session of the Long and The Short Of It, celebrating our 300th episode. It will be an Ask Us Anything episode, so please also send in your questions!

    This event will take place on Monday, June 17th at 6pm Eastern Time, which is Tuesday, June 18th at 8am Australian Eastern Time.

    To register for this event and/or to submit a question that may be featured in the 300th episode: www.thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/300

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

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    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    2 mins
  • 297. Unreasonable Hospitality
    Jun 4 2024

    Inspired by the book Unreasonable Hospitality, Pete and Jen noodle on where they can add a bit more unreasonability into their work and every day lives.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • How might someone practice being unreasonable?
    • Why is it important to think beyond scale?
    • What are some strategies we can employ to introduce more unreasonability into our lives, and the lives of others?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

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    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    18 mins
  • 296. The Cringe Test
    May 28 2024

    This week, Jen and Pete take (and sort of fail) the cringe test, regarding the work they have put out in to the world, and noodle on how to be more accepting of their former selves.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • What is a cringe test?
    • How can we learn from the things we now cringe at?
    • How might we frame our past actions in the context we were living in at the time?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

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    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    18 mins
  • 295. Y2K Mindset
    May 21 2024

    Inspired by the year 2,000, Jen and Pete noodle on the anticipation and building up to a big event, and how we might utilize that planning period in our every day life.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • What are some tools to utilize if there is something coming up that makes you nervous?
    • Within a large event or difficult discussion, where is there room for positive anticipation and preparation?
    • What are some examples of things we interact with every day, which actually require a lot of hard work and planning?

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    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    17 mins
  • 294. Bothering Me?
    May 14 2024

    Inspired by advice from a pediatrician, Pete and Jen noodle on questions that inspire a different perspective when it comes to leadership.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • Is this certain issue bothering me, or is it bothering my client or direct report?
    • How might we think about leadership in terms of the needs of the person or people we are leading?
    • What are some tactics we might utilize in navigating difficult conversations?

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    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    18 mins
  • 293. Assume Genius
    May 7 2024

    This week, Jen and Pete appreciate the idea of looking for the genius in the every person they interact with, from clients to friends to strangers.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • What does it mean to assume genius in someone else?
    • Why is it important to have belief in someone, even if they might not have it of themselves?
    • What are the other coaching tenants of Jen? And of Pete?

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    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    18 mins
  • 292. Don't Start With Logistics
    Apr 30 2024

    Inspired by a book by Priya Parker, Pete and Jen noodle on the idea of how to begin the leading of a gathering, and how that beginning might affect the rest of the experience.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • Why might it be best not to start a funeral with logistics?
    • Why is context imporant, when thinking about a beginning?
    • What are some specific tactics and tools for beginning a workshop, class, or keynote?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

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    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    19 mins