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.
Keith and Laura discuss key concepts from Seth Godin’s book “This is Strategy” and share their insights.
Laura brings her professional experience in strategic planning to the discussion. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the systems within which strategies are developed and implemented. Laura also points out the differences between strategic plans and overall strategy, noting that plans need to be living documents that can adapt to changing circumstances.
Keith emphasizes the importance of putting strategy into practice rather than just thinking about it. He acknowledges his tendency to get caught up in his thoughts and recognizes the need to take action and iterate. Keith also highlights the value of empathy in understanding different perspectives and managing feedback.
Both, Laura and Keith agree that “This is Strategy” is a wonderful, insightful book with layers of concepts that beg to be explored through discussion.
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This is Us Talking Strategy – Episode 065
Keith and Laura explore key insights from Seth Godin’s “This is Strategy.”
Keith and Laura dive deep into the books, music, and experiences that have shaped their lives and continue to bring them joy.
Originally Released as part of Episode – 004 A Mixed Tape (09/28/2023), their conversation highlights the importance of surrounding oneself with positive influences and engaging in activities that spark creativity and personal growth.
Keith shares his excitement about Andy Weir’s “Project Hail Mary,” praising it as even better than “The Martian.” He also discusses his love for non-fiction books focused on personal development, mentioning “The Art of Possibility” as a current favorite. On the music front, Keith expresses his enthusiasm for John Batiste’s album “World Music Radio,” emphasizing the importance of giving challenging new music a chance.
Laura, on the other hand, finds inspiration in “Energy Speaks” by Lee Harris, using it as a tool for personal growth and mindfulness. She also shares her enjoyment of “A Death in Door County,” a murder mystery set in a familiar Wisconsin locale. Laura’s musical tastes are currently centered on LP’s new album “Love Lines,” which has reignited her passion for discovering new artists.
The conversation underscores the transformative power of books and music in shaping perspectives, providing comfort, and fueling personal growth. It serves as a reminder to actively seek out and surround one’s self with art and experiences that resonate and bring positivity to our lives.
As we navigate our daily routines, Keith and Laura encourage us to pause and consider: What books, music, or creative pursuits light us up? How can we incorporate more of these elements into our lives to foster joy, growth, and a sense of possibility?
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**We talk at length about a favorite new artist of ours, LP. It came to our attention after recording and publishing the original episode, that in our discussion, we address LP with the incorrect pronouns. LP prefers they/them pronouns. We apologize for our oversight.
Our aim is to be inclusive and for people to feel comfortable listening, participating, sharing space with us. We can’t always be articulate. We wish we could. Even if we don’t have the ‘right’ words to express our thoughts all the time, we will continue to learn, grow, and make space for others as we strive to share and listen generously.**
What Lights Us Up? – A Mixed Tape [Side B] REMIXED – Episode 064
Keith and Laura explore the challenges and opportunities that come with a major life change. Laura’s career move and their new living arrangement is a significant transition.
While acknowledging the challenges and dealing with the stressors of this new chapter, both Laura and Keith are looking to embrace the possibility and growth that comes with this opportunity.
Laura highlights the importance of finding joy in small moments and cherishing those moments along the way. Keith is using the transition as motivation to establish new habits.
Finding ways to maintain connection despite distance, Keith and Laura are staying focused on changing together.
Claude.ai identified these takeaways from the conversation for managing major life transitions: 1. Balancing logistics with emotional processing 2. Maintaining self-care practices 3. Finding joy in small moments 4. Staying connected with loved ones 5. Allowing yourself to feel and process emotions
Welcome to the, slightly remixed, rerelease of the very first episode of “In Residence with Keith and Laura,” originally recorded way back in April of 2023.
Keith and Laura started a podcast thinking it would center around creative projects. It quickly evolved into a deeper exploration of creativity and self-discovery.
Both Laura and Keith enjoy discovering tools to help them grow individually and together. They find concepts and inspiration in books, podcasts, and from various creatives to help them move from here, to there.
Communication, connection, and continuous learning are integral to overcoming obstacles, finding simple joys, and supporting each other.
Join Keith and Laura as they connect ideas through conversation In Residence.
Getting Started – Episode 001 [Remixed and Rereleased]
Keith and Laura open up about their recent trip to Green Bay, which served as both a wedding anniversary celebration and a pivotal moment in their lives. As Laura prepares for a significant career transition that involves relocating, the couple shares insights on navigating big changes together.
Laura and Keith look to embrace the pull of new opportunities, overcome self-doubt, maintain a healthy life balance, communicate openly with our partners, and be ready to improvise when needed.
Laura’s new job opportunity reminds us that when we feel drawn to something new, it’s often a sign that we’re moving in the right direction, even if it comes with challenges.
While leaning into change and taking on new challenges is important, Keith and Laura emphasize their balanced approach to prevent burnout and ensures sustainable personal growth.
What Works for You? Make It Your Own.
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Feeling the Pull of New Opportunities – Episode 056
Keith and Laura are Feeling the Pull of New Opportunities.
Keith and Laura dive into the age-old saying “what grows together, goes together,” applying this gardening wisdom to the realm of relationships.
Our shared passion for learning and personal growth has been a cornerstone of our partnership. However, we must acknowledging the challenges that come with evolving together and the delicate balance of growing as individuals within a relationship. We cannot emphasize enough, the importance of communication, self-awareness, and a willingness to change and adapt.
We share personal strategies for dealing with uncomfortable growth, such as reflection, reframing, and clearly identifying goals. Laura introduces the idea of growing apart and the role of proximity in relationships. Keith notes that while physical closeness is important, modern technology has reshaped long-distance connections, opening up new possibilities for maintaining relationships across distances.
Laura’s approach to having difficult conversations, framing them as giving a “gift” of honesty and clarity to the other person is powerful for any relationship. Whether you’re in a romantic partnership, a close friendship, or simply on a journey of self-improvement, we’re here navigating the complexities of long-term relationships and personal development.
How do you handle growth and change in your relationships? What strategies have you found helpful? We’d love to hear your thoughts.
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**What Grows Together Goes Together** – Episode 45
Keith and Laura discuss relationships and personal growth.
