If you knew what mattered most, would that change how you live? How you spend your time? If you knew that there was something that would help you live a longer, healthier, happier life, wouldn’t you make that a priority?  Relationships are all around us, and they are the most invisible and powerful force in the world. It's important to Invest in your friendships and the people who surround you.  Let’s get into it. Wisdom with Charlie Perkins is available on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcast, and all major platforms.  

As a child, little did I know that a simple directive from my mother to “stand up straight” would have such a profound impact on my ability to make decisions as an adult.  How many decisions do you make in a day? The number is higher than you might guess. It’s estimated that the average person makes 35,000 decisions every day. And for leaders, many decisions have to be made on behalf of others. Wisdom with Charlie Perkins is available on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcast, and all major platforms.

Rest is becoming more and more vital to our quality of life. Have you ever tried to fix your chronic lack of energy by getting more sleep, only to wake up still feeling exhausted? This episode explores the right approach to rest and its multiplicity of it. We discuss reasons why we are chronically tired despite getting the requisite amount of sleep and other types of rest available to us. It’s time we start rethinking what relaxation looks like. Wisdom with Charlie Perkins is available on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcast, and all major platforms. 

One of the worst things you can say to someone angry is “You need to calm down”. So don’t say that because never in the history of the world has that worked. Anger is an entirely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But, when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems.  We're talking about issues at work, your relationships, and the overall quality of your life.  In this episode, Charlie shares three strategies for reacting to someone's anger.  Wisdom with Charlie Perkins is available on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcast, and all major platforms.  

Sir Isaac Newton once said, "If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants".  You see, we are at our best when we rely upon the wisdom and knowledge of those that have come before us.  Mentorship is Powerful.  Check out this week's episode as Charlie shares tips and insights on becoming a great mentor.  If you're going to be a great mentor, you must be someone willing to give lots of time, have a plan, encourage a lot, and bring correction and instruction.  Wisdom with Charlie Perkins is available on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcast, and all major platforms.  

What would life be like without teachers? Right now, there’s a kindergarten teacher perusing the aisles of Target. Even though he still has two more weeks of summer break, he is already dreaming up ways to make his students feel welcome. His classroom will be a refuge. For a few kids, it will be the only place they truly feel safe. And right now, there's a 4th-grade teacher with a scribbled-up yellow legal pad. She’s dreaming up wild new projects. To her, it’s no big deal. It’s what she does. But it’s a big deal to her students. To them, she is a hero. And all this will happen ... because of a teacher.  Check out this week's Wisdom with Charlie Perkins.  Available on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcast, and all major platforms.  

We live in an incredibly busy world.  When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? And when I say nothing, I do mean nothing.  Not texting, talking, or even thinking? Let’s examine the transformative power of doing just that: Refreshing your mind for 10 minutes a day, simply by being mindful and experiencing the present moment. Wisdom with Charlie Perkins is available on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcast, and all major platforms.  

Think about how good it feels to encourage someone to do something. And I don’t mean just affirmatively stating “yeah, go ahead” but digging in and encouraging someone who, at the time, is, well, discouraged. If you can’t remember what that feels like, perhaps it’s been too long, or maybe you just haven’t been presented with the opportunity.  Encouragement leads to confidence, which leads to action, which leads to accomplishment, which branches off to more encouragement, and so on.  So here is my challenge: Encourage someone to do something today.  Wisdom with Charlie Perkins is available on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcast, and all major platforms.

Have you ever talked with a friend about a problem, only to realize that he just doesn’t seem to grasp why the issue is so important to you? Have you ever presented an idea to a group, and it’s met with utter confusion? What’s going on here? Charlie describes why miscommunication occurs so frequently, and how we can minimize frustration while expressing ourselves better. He shares four steps to make conversations easier.  Wisdom with Charlie Perkins is available on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcast, and all major platforms.

Do you understand the technology you use daily? For too many people, the answer is no. Digital technologies have enabled the spread of all kinds of information, displacing traditional formats of usually more carefully curated information such as encyclopedias and newspapers. Let’s explore why we all need to prioritize technical literacy, and why the issue of technical literacy can't wait. Wisdom with Charlie Perkins is available on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcast, and all major platforms.