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Sick and tired of email? Wonder if the world would be a better place without it? If so, you are not alone! On this episode of Let's Pause, Mark and Jeff tackle a review of Cal Newton's New York Times bestselling book, "A World Without Email". Explore the creation of the hyperactive hive mind and consider what happens when our ancient archaic human brains meet the modern demand of electronic messaging, emails, distracting notifications, and the implicit demand of immediate response. Newton correctly identifies the outcome....a distracted, disconnected, and inefficient organism that feels anxious and overloaded. Tune in and learn more about Newton's insights and practical solutions to these common workplace challenges!  Thanks for listening to Let's Pause! To learn more, check out www.letspause.org  Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Have you ever worn a wig? Have you ever watched Queen Charlotte on Bridgerton and wondered "how the heck did they make that!?" Enter the world of theater through the eyes and art of a Wig Master! On this episode of Let's Pause, Mark and Jeff host Lilly Bennett, lead touring artisan for hair and makeup on The Music Man. How does one become a Wig Master? How are wigs even made? What twists of fate led Lilly into this oddest of industries? Lilly is living the maxim, "success is where preparation and hard work meet opportunity." Join the conversation as we explore her work, life on the road, and the delightful chaos of professional theater!  Thanks for listening to Let's Pause! To learn more, check out www.letspause.org  Leave us a message at [email protected]!

On this "Misfit" episode of Let's Pause, Jeff (as host) confronts Mark (as guest) over the three most important "life tips" on What Not to Do. We all know that Mark has made many mistakes...let's see if he's learned anything from them to pass back to the future generation! Tune in and join the conversation... Thanks for listening to Let's Pause! To learn more, check out www.letspause.org  Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Want to learn about how to forge a high performing team? Have you ever been a member of a team that needed better leadership or teamwork? On this episode of Let's Pause, Mark and Jeff explore Patrick Lencioni's, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Lencioni chronicles a leadership fable, highlighting five potential friction points (dysfunctions) that teams commonly struggle with - trust, conflict, commitment, accountability, and results. Tune in and join the conversation as "we pause!" Thanks for listening to Let's Pause! To learn more, check out www.letspause.org  Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Why do so many people pray? Across faith traditions and spiritual disciplines, prayer stands out as a universal constant. But does it work? What is the power of prayer and what does the science say? What do you say? Tune in to this "Misfit episode" as Mark hosts and Jeff is his guest, answering the age-old question about the efficacy and value of prayer! Thanks for listening to Let's Pause! To learn more, check out www.letspause.org  Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Ever dive for Megalodon teeth? How about for a plastic bag or a boat anchor? Ever wonder if humanity can bring back our oceans from the brink the disaster we've created? On this episode of Let's Pause, Mark and Jeff are joined by Bryan Hart, a retired Pararescueman (PJ) who has found meaning and purpose in giving back through Marine Conservation via Force Blue, a nonprofit "uniting the community of Special Operations veterans with the world of marine science and conservation for the betterment of both." Finding causes for warriors, and warriors for a cause, Bryan along with a team of like-minded and highly skilled warriors aid researchers, conservationists, and marine scientists in reclaiming our oceans. Tune in and learn more about this amazing organization, one man's journey from military combat missions to applying mission critical skills for the betterment of all! Thanks for listening to Let's Pause! To learn more, check out www.letspause.org  Leave us a message at [email protected]!

On this episode of Let's Pause, Mark and Jeff are joined by Rose Young...an experienced business owner, entrepreneur, musician, and life-long educator who spent 20 years living overseas. From small town Arkansas to Taiko drumming in Okinawa and performing Verdi's operas in Germany, Rose has "lived the life" and joins the Let's Pause podcast to share her many lessons learned. Failing fast, taking risks, saying "yes" and remaining open to experience brought her joy and many adventures...would you do the same? Tune in and share in her fascinating journey! She is a wonderful exemplar of finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. Thanks for listening to Let's Pause! To learn more, check out www.letspause.org  Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Will micro-plastics be our undoing? Is the rise of AI likely to end humanity? Why is it so important that we first ask "should we?" and not just "can we?" On this Misfit episode of Let's Pause, Mark and Jeff explore the question, "Is humanity too clever for its own good?" Tune in and join the conversation as Jeff hosts and Mark "guests"!  Thanks for listening to Let's Pause! To learn more, check out www.letspause.org  Leave us a message at [email protected]!

On this Misfit episode of Let's Pause, join Mark and Jeff as Mark is your host and Jeff is the unwitting guest! Mark poses three questions that probe the depths of Jeff's soul...will you be bold enough to ask yourself the same? Tune in and find out! Thanks for listening to Let's Pause! To learn more, check out www.letspause.org  Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Ever wonder what it's like to fly a military helicopter? How about a drone in combat? On this episode of Let's Pause, we are joined by Spencer Cole, former US Army Warrant Officer and Black Hawk Pilot who currently flies the friendly skies for American Airlines. Tune in as we track his journey from young hot air balloon adventurer to the Army's premiere aviator training pipeline, the challenges of flying in Afghanistan under combat conditions, and returning to other theaters of conflict as a direct support to SOF as a drone pilot in Syria and Iraq. From there we traverse his transition out of the military and into civilian aviation....tracking tremendous adaptability fueled by optimism and a great attitude...tune in and check out the latest from Mark and Jeff!    Thanks for listening to Let's Pause! To learn more, check out www.letspause.org  Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Want to be able to shoot under par, drive the ball 300+ yards, and never miss a putt?! Good luck with that...this episode is unlikely to make that a reality. BUT, if you've ever wondered about how someone becomes a Golf Pro or been interested in some practical tips about the game and life...this episode is for you! Join us as we host Professional Golfer Kelly Mitchum. Kelly was a four-time All-American at NC State, winner of the ACC Championship who subsequently competed in over 20 PGA tour events including the US Open and PGA Championship. He is currently at the famed Pinehurst Golf Academy and ranks as a top teaching professional. Inquiring minds want to know and Kelly delivers answers in this episode. Tune in and check it out!   Thanks for listening to Let's Pause! To learn more, check out www.letspause.org  Leave us a message at [email protected]!

On this episode of Let's Pause, Mark and Jeff explore Adam Grant's seminal work, Think Again. Grant is a renowned organizational psychologist and in Think Again, he details why human being are cognitively lazy, seeking to economize and reduce our mental and emotional loads down to sound bites. The troubling result? Individual biases, cognitive distortions, and rigid thinking patterns that all reduce our ability to make thoughtful and accurate judgments. We unpack Grant's top strategies, including engaging in counterfactual thinking, challenging assumptions, pausing to consider alternatives (thinking again), and honing our meta-cognitive skills (learning to think about our thinking). Tune in and join the conversation!    Thanks for listening to Let's Pause! To learn more, check out www.letspause.org  Leave us a message at [email protected]!

On this episode of Let's Pause, we are joined on location at a remote Lake house in the Mountains of New York by three friends, John, Matt, and Clifford. Tune in as we explore the subtle nuances that distinguish one bourbon from another... differences that get harder and harder to detect as the pairings increase! Following our exploratory mixology and our philosophical musings, we press our luck and perform the Five Tibetan Rights (led by John). In the end, this episode is as much about fellowship and connection than it is about insightful bourbon tasting or deep spiritual experiences. Listen in, sip some bourbon in absentia, and start your Tibetan spinning!   Thanks for listening to Let's Pause! To learn more, check out www.letspause.org  Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Ever stepped out into the unknown? Ever sought to manifest a new future reality? Do you possess the leadership qualities to adapt in a dynamic and often hostile environment? Yeah...me neither. On this episode of Let's Pause, Mark and Jeff explore the world of adaptive leadership, as envisioned by Tod Bolsinger in his book, Canoeing the Mountains. Bolsinger chronicles Lewis and Clark's courageous trek across uncharted territory, and in doing so, siphons away key leadership lessons for organizations attempting to navigate in uncharted waters. Tune in and learn how they did it...spoiler alert, not without the ally-ship and support of knowledgeable indigenous partners and the courage to operate in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environments!  Thanks for listening to Let's Pause! To learn more, check out www.letspause.org  Leave us a message at [email protected]!

On this episode of Let's Pause, Mark and Jeff welcome Jonathan Lewis, an experienced Police Chaplain and ordained minister of the Wesleyan church. Jonathan serves in many capacities, but we focus on his role in serving those who protect and preserve our community. How does "a man of the cloth" fit in with law enforcement and first responder personnel? Do cops that don't share his religious beliefs stiff-arm his presence? If so, what then? Does he ever get pulled in to policing actions? In the present age of ICE and contentious immigration policies, how does he walk the line? Turn in as we explore the world of embedded chaplaincy in local law enforcement! Thanks for listening to Let's Pause! To learn more, check out www.letspause.org  Leave us a message at [email protected]!