In this special holiday rerelease, Laura and Keith dive into tactics that will help them create and grow projects and as people. What can we do differently? What has worked in the past that we could revisit?
Before we leap into 2025, we can reflect back over 2024, and listening to how it started in this episode. As the calendar year winds down, we shift our focus. What is to come and how can we succeed in our goals for the new year?
Keith leans into time management. Laura makes space for her project. We both prioritize self-care. Our goal is to show up and lead generously.
Let’s make time for projects and the life we want.
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**Structure, Slack, and Self-Care [Rerelease]** – Episode 070
Keith and Laura explore the concept of “being better at being better” inspired by a Seth Godin blog post. They discuss how this idea applies to personal growth, relationships, and decision-making.
Laura brings attention to the delicate balance between planning and taking action. She highlights the value of a growth mindset, encouraging listeners to embrace challenges as opportunities for learning and development. Keith emphasizes the importance of patience and long-term thinking in self-improvement. He suggests setting aside time for regular reflection and planning.
Communication and empathy emerge as central themes in the discussion, particularly in the context of long-term relationships. Keith and Laura emphasize how these skills are essential for navigating life’s changes together and maintaining a strong partnership.
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Better at Being Better – Episode 069
In Residence with Keith and Laura
Keith and Laura emphasize essentials for navigating life’s changes together and maintaining a strong partnership.
A simple keyboard adjustment revealed deeper insights about addressing underlying issues rather than just treating symptoms. Keith and Laura dig into the concept of root cause analysis and its applications in both personal and professional contexts.
Laura shares her experience with workplace ergonomics, and brings her professional expertise to the conversation. Finding the root cause of a situation can transform the problem-solving process. Laura emphasizes the importance of having diverse perspectives and maintaining honest dialogue when trying to uncover core issues. Keith discusses the importance of awareness and perception, referencing David Brooks’ book on the active process of prediction and correction in how we see and interpret the world.
This leads the couple to the famous “Five Whys” technique, originally developed by Toyota. The technique can be applied beyond manufacturing to personal growth and problem-solving. Laura and Keith demonstrate how this method can uncover hidden barriers and assumptions that might be holding us back from achieving our goals. Keith reflects on how family commitments, while genuinely important, can sometimes serve as a comfortable excuse for not pursuing other aspirations. Laura explores questions and barriers around a writing project.
While discovering and facing root causes can be uncomfortable, it’s essential for growth and meaningful change. Embracing the process of deep questioning and self-reflection can help you get unstuck and moving forward.
In this episode, Keith & Laura discuss transitioning from Learning to Action.
We focus on pairing theoretical learning with practical application. Laura stresses the importance of understanding one’s “why” or motivation. Pursuing activities that “light you up” and setting clear goals can facilitate action. Keith emphasizes practicing new skills in low-stakes situations, and building confidence and competence in new skills while stacking up small wins.
Laura and Keith dig into learning, growth, and how to take action in our lives through consistent practice.
