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CBQ - “What’s the last dangerous thing you did intentionally?” We survived our FIRST (possibly last) 25 mile hike in the Arizona Mogollan Rim. Hiking has been our 2020 medicine and this overnight was a big pill to swallow. Courtney returns and we try to make sense of our journey.

CBQ - “How do you know you’re in a rut?” In today’s short episode we explore what’s happening when we’re low energy and in a RUT. Depression, anxiety, overwhelm, and all the feelings we may not be full aware we’re feeling. “Who should you trust to get out of it?”

"Creative Death" from the I MIGHT BE WRONG Podcast. CBQ - Must something really DIE to create something NEW? A special drop in podcast to go along with our November Creative Month. This time we discuss the time AFTER you creative and find yourself in a rut, reluctant to create again.  Why does that happen? How do you get out of it? And be sure to listen to the end when Juan disagrees with Justin, then realizes - "I might be wrong.".  “To create something is also an invitation to invite your insecurities to the process.” - Justin Foster

"If you're into health" - Nikki Cohn-Byrd CBQ - "How do you know when you're NOT feeling good?" Nikki Cohn-Byrd joins today and we discuss how our health tracking is a huge opportunity to performing at our best. Nikki leads the partnerships, strategy, and community teams at Heads Up Health, an early-stage digital health tech venture improving health through lifestyle data optimization.  Pre-Order A New Mindset Heads Up Health App

CBQ - “What’s your body telling you at work?” DISCLAIMER - I am NOT a doctor. However, I believe our body is telling us the TRUTH about how we really feel about our work, our environment, our peers, etc. The question is are you listening to it and what will you do about it? BONUS Q - “What are you ignoring that you can start learning about?”

“For me I was always tickled by the idea of creating content, art, something useful - for other people to make money. - Nader Abushab, Professional Photographer CBQ - “What skill do you have TODAY that your younger self with be most IMPRESSED by?” Nader Abushab went from hobby to professional photographer who’s traveled the world in about 7+ years. On this episodes he shares he perspective on balancing the “creative” and financial side of business, as well as juggling personal vision, collaboration and other dynamics of navigating a highly subjective industry. https://www.nbma.photography/

“Are you TRULY creative at work?” - JK We are NOT truly creative at work… at least not as much as we’d like to think. Find out why on today’s

"To be outstanding in the healer arts, you've got to be accessing left brain, right brain, whole brain thinking." - Shay Beider CBQ - “What's YOUR go to comfort move when you're not feeling good?.“  Shay is the founder and executive director of Integrative Touch for Kids, a nonprofit that works with kids with special medical needs and their families. ITK is based in Tucson, and the services usually take place there, but like so many other organizations, COVID pushed ITK to introduce some programs online, and that has opened up a host of new possibilities for who ITK can support. The Washington Post did a feature article on Shay and ITK this summer!

"What does it mean to be creative... at work?" - JK Let's kick-off a slate of podcast exploring multiple angle of what it means to be creative in and out of the workplace.  You may already have talents in art, design, music, etc However, if you're someone who's HIGHLY sensitive about how things look, feel, smell, sound, and taste (hmm?) this and future episodes may help you better understand you.  Or perhaps you have creatives on your team, and you want to keep them sharp and feeling appreciated. 

"It's the community that will decide the type of leader that you, and if you are a leader." - Alberto Esparza CBQ - "Does your community think you a leader?" Alberto Esparza, President and Founder of Si Se Puede Foundation in 1993. shares his own journey, how he exhausted his life savings, dedicated himself to education. Learn about his efforts teaching young people the importance of education is on-going as he develops the next generation of community leaders and engineers. Si Se Puede Mejorando Procesos | Process Power (Video) Eyes on the Prize (Recommended PBS video) Kamila's Thank You letter for a Career in STEM (TBD)

"A New Work Mindset is THE mindset shift we expect of others." - Juan Kingsbury Pre-Order - A New Work Mindset: The Truth About Leaders, Job, and Ourselves at work. ---> Or Visit Publishizer.com > Proposals > search "A New Work Mindset" A New Work Mindset is THE mindset shift we expect of others. We, the leaders who expect results and gratitude, yet still managing office drama and incompetence. We, the people who expect leaders who reward the smart and hard working, not enabling manipulators and under-performers. We, the leaders and the people, are in this together - Monday is coming. Comment on social to help spread the word and land a publisher! LinkedIn  Instagram Facebook

"Revolutionary, this should go down in history as one of sports greatest achievements." - Chris Parish, NCAA Elite 8 Contender 2002 CBQ - "Is the Lakers 2020 Bubble title legit?"  Chris Parish (recruiter, NCAA elite 8 player, and satisfied lifetime Laker fan) joins us to unpack the NBA bubble experiment. Is the Lakers title legit? How is the bubble like working from home? Was the bubble a failure because of dismal ratings and embracing social injustice awareness? How has NBA's leadership been ahead of the game long before 2020? And we nerd out about NBA Jam for a minute!

”My name isn’t James, it literally is Jimmy. - Jimmy Buttler CBQ - “Who respects YOUR name?” As a follow up to the Lebron James Conundrum episode, we take a look at Jimmy Butler. Lesser known from a popular culture standpoint, but likely more RELATABLE to you and the people you've worked with over many years. Jimmy somehow came up short AND exceeded expectations by finding a team and culture that he FIT with. 01:36 - Why Jimmy? 02:40 -Overview 03:36 - Jimmy Not James 14:02 - Heat Culture  https://www.patreon.com/careerblindspot

“If you want to do fun creative content that’s out of the box, the NBA is the sport for that.” - Ashley Nevel CBQ - “If you want to do fun creative content that’s out of the box, the NBA is the sport for that.” - Ashley Nevel Ashley Nevel joins the pod to discuss what it’s like to be an NBA reporter and content creator. How she’s used social media to get her start and has continued to leverage future opportunity and passions. @ashleynevel Youtube Reel https://absport.net/

"Winning is NOT the only thing... if you want to keep a HIGH performer." - JK Love him, hate him, don't care about him... Lebron James is allegory for the modern day conundrum of what leaders SAY THEY WANT in High-Performers. Be you a fan, hater, high-performer or leader in search of your next SUPERSTAR take note! 01:42 - Lebron Paradox  02:18 - Overview - Bio/Mindset/Leaders ReThink 03:12 - Lebron's History 10:36 - High-Performer's Mindset Capable  Grateful Thorough 19:32 - Leaders ReThinkHi-Po's Recruit/Attract Set Up to Succeed Retain 26:50 - Patreon, support the show! https://www.patreon.com/careerblindspot

“It was a humbling experience and I need to do better.” - Leo Anderson CBQ - (Consider a past struggle…) “Did [it] make you a better leader?” Leo Anderson joins and shares how a hurtful “leadership” encounter was the turning point in how he chose to interact with others. Going from being the confident if not arrogant, “only guy in the room”, to a leader who cares about his people and cultivates others.

“If I can build good leaders, then the business runs itself.” - Jason Borum CBQ - "What is your diversity differentiator?" (Not asked on the show, but super important you figure it out!!) Jason E. Borum, PE. is a licensed Mechanical Engineer and co-founder of Borum + Martin, LLC and sheds a nuanced perspective on what being a leader who values diversity is like. What was it like to be obsessed with math and learning but always an outlier? “Anyone can be an engineer!” - JB https://borummartin.com/ PHX Business Journal Article

“I don’t want it to be just another restaurant… I want it to be a place where people really connect with food.” - Subash Yadav CBQ - If you were going to perform at your best, what kind of meal would you eat? What is it like opening a restaurant during a pandemic - and a healthy one at that? Meet Subash Yadav, owner of Everest Momo Food Truck, and Sherpa Kitchen Restaurant, that prides itself on people eating good food and feeling good because of it! While Subash’s food is wonderful, his drive to change our relationship with GOOD food is fascinating to hear. Do yourself a favor and check out his meals when you’re in PHX. https://www.everestmomoaz.com/ http://sherpakitchenaz.com/

“When people are more up front about all the help they get and credit it - it makes their journey seem more obtainable, relatable.” - Katelyn Harris Lange CBQ - What hands on COMMUNITY effort do you want to do MORE of personally? Katelyn Harris-Lange knows B Corps, and so should you. By day she’s an executive search advisor, and when she’s not doing that she is a dynamic community connector working across sectors to amplify missions and invest in people. Y Scouts B Corp

“The thing about homelessness… you become invisible and you just learn how to survive.” - Brent Downs CBQ - “In the past what was your biggest barrier to employment?” Brent Downs, Executive Director of St. Joseph the Worker joins us to share a perspective many of us may not consider. From being homeless to help others get back on their feet through empowerment through work. sjwjobs.org 844-SJW-JOBS