All of us have been through tough times, are going through tough times, or will go through tough times. In this episode, we discuss looking forward in order to move through those tough times. This includes three tools: Set goals Let things go Take control of your own future If you need to contact Mike, please visit www.crucialtalks.com

We are going through tough times. We can't avoid them. We have to go through them. In this episode we discuss four tools to be more resilient in the short-term using the acronym MIND: M - Models I - Identity N - Now D - Decision-making You can reach out to Mike at www.crucialtalks.com

Ariel Garten talks to Mike about the fear of fear and gives tools to get out of our own way. Ariel is a psychotherapist, neuroscientist, and entrepreneur having started a tech company called Muse. In this episode, she talks about how fear can get in our way and is driven by parts of the brain that used to help keep us alive, but now may be barriers to our performance. We get two tools to use that can help us deal with fear including a technique to recognize and move past fear, and tips on meditation that are proven to work. For more about Ariel, visit www.arielgarten.com. Muse can be found on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2vOF9cr and more at their website: www.choosemuse.com To connect with Mike, please visit www.crucialtalks.com.

Confidence is the key to having a better workplace experience. It is something you need to control and shouldn't be dependent on your boss or coworkers. We are all human, which means we will all make mistakes. We will frustrate other people, we will become frustrated ourselves. If we don't have high confidence, we can end up hating where we work or just feeling bad at the place we spend a lot of our time. The more we can control our own confidence, the better we will feel and perform. In this episode, we talk about what confidence is: appreciating our own abilities and qualities that give us a feeling of self-assurance. We also talk about how to build our confidence in two ways: Journaling and checklists. To contact Mike about coaching, speaking, or consulting visit www.crucialtalks.com

Mike interviews John Voris, the author of Discover the Power That Drives Your Personality.  John discusses "Life Themes" which gives people structure and guidance in the decisions they make. Life themes help people deal with stressors they have in life from the decisions they are making to the careers they choose or the organizations they work for. John can be reached at www.johnvoris.com. His book can be found on Amazon: https://amzn.to/315SXuJ

There is a difference between knowledge and information. Knowledge is the key to success. Information is the facts and data we can point to objectively and transfer easily. We can see how information can be easily provided and transferred in training and meetings.  It's also what a lot of people are tired of in organizations. Knowledge is different because it comes from experience and education. It isn't just information, it goes beyond information. If we understand the concept that knowledge is information, but information is not knowledge, we can do what human beings love to do and what has made us so successful as a species: We can learn. We can understand. We can predict. If you need any help or would like to talk some more about it, please reach out to me at: www.crucialtalks.com

J Scott is interviewed by Mike Sedam about the importance of people. The discussion revolves around how to actively listen, engage with people, and develop good solutions. J Scott gives great advice on how to prepare as a leader and engage with curiosity, not a critical mindset. Connect with J Scott at www.120vc.com or on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonscott120vc/

Susan Ibitz talks with Mike Sedam about "human hacking." Tips about communication, both verbal and in writing are discussed. Susan's company is the Human Behavior Lab where they unlock the science behind human behavior. She is also a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and lectures at Loyola University Chicago. She bases her information on how people want to receive, and now how we want to give the information. That nuance is a powerful mindset shift. Susan starts with discussing the importance of knowing ourselves first. This leads to how we can use body language, facial expression, tone of voice, and other communication to be more effective in speaking with others. Susan also discusses words to use in emails so that we can be more effective using written words. You can connect with Susan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-ibitz/ Or by visiting http://www.humanbehaviorlab.com/ To connect with Mike, visit www.crucialtalks.com

Mike King, a safety professional in the construction industry discusses safety with Mike Sedam. Not only are safety topics discussed, but the two Mikes discuss a deeper level of the importance of people and how focusing on people can have a high return on investment for any organization. www.crucialtalks.com

Happy Thanksgiving! Gratitude is powerful. People are programmed to lean toward the negative. Negative emotions cause us to think more and we process negative information more deeply than positive information. We just think deeper about the negative. We're programmed this way because, as a species, negative events had a bigger impact and urgency than positive events. Although we may be programmed to be negative, being positive and having gratitude has some significant returns. Gratitude is linked to lower stress, less sick days, higher satisfaction, and a feeling that we can accomplish goals. It is important in organizations, teams, and individuals. Thanks for listening and remember, is we want to understand behavior, we need to understand what drives people. Visit me at www.crucialtalks.com