The Stretch

The Power of the One-Thought Punch

Listen to this discussion to see how a martial arts technique made famous by Bruce Lee relates to powerful ideas contained in our favorite quotes. We share great ideas from Muhammad Ali, Carl Jung, John Maxwell, Paul Coelho, Aristotle, C.S. Lewis, Seneca, John Steinbeck, and Harper Lee and cover a wide range of topics including procrastination, patience, perfectionism, and courage.

Blueprints for Building a Positive Culture in Any Organization

Architectural engineer and author Joshua J. Plenert offers proven approaches in leadership and culture building from his book How We Go: Culture-Centric Leadership, High-Functioning Enterprise. Our discussion reviews various organizations we are all part of and abounds with great ideas that can help you build trust, foster psychological safety, have constructive and candid conversations with others, and better relate to and connect with others. Whether at home or at work, these tips will help you build a positive culture in your organizations and thus, the people in them.

Plutarch, Pedagogy, and Parenting: Ideas for Helping Young Learners

In this episode, we explore how parents and educators can help children overcome academic challenges and develop a love of learning. Dr. Emily Levy shares her passion for teaching and many practical insights and innovations from her career in education, curriculum development, and academic coaching.

Fandom Profiles: Philadelphia Sports

Our fun and engaging interview with author and podcaster Sean Selby covers the complex and exciting history of sports in the great city of Philadelphia as examined in Sean's new book No One Likes Us, But We DO Care: The Anatomy of the Philadelphia Sports Fan. Sean's book is a passionate and intelligent analysis of a unique sports fandom in which he strikes a fine balance between the competitive and human aspects of professional sports. We discuss the importance of family and other significant personal relationships, the role of shared passion for sports, manifestations of humanity and empathy in the competitive arena and many other topics. You'll love this one.

Expect the Unexpected: Adventures in Eldercare

Listen to our great conversation with Mark Steven Porro, award-winning author of A Cup of Tea on the Commode: My Multitasking Adventures of Caring for Mom. We discuss the increasingly relevant topic of eldercare, as well as topics of family relationships and responsibilities, mental health, the role of humor in our lives, the value of storytelling, and the importance of family history.