Hope, Optimism, and the Best of Us

The Aesthetics of Chicken Legs

There's a lot that goes into how we show up as leaders. From the trappings of "wealth" to how we talk about our free time to what we choose to wear (or what we're told we can wear), every decision can shape perceptions- whether we think about them or not. In this episode, Alan and Candace talk about all that and more, bloopers and all.

Hope, Optimism, and the Best of Us

Lots of things in the news recently seem bleak, but there have also been lots of reasons for hope... or are those reasons to be optimistic? Alan and Candace talk about the act of noticing, and how to look for joy in places we might miss. This, the commercialization of offline get togethers, competency porn, and Alan FINALLY becomes an advocate for better pockets for women's clothes.

For the Rabid Listeners

Have you ever gotten mired in thinking about something as right or wrong and completely missed the nuances in between? In this episode, Alan and Candace talk about black and white thinking, how mindset impacts aging, and new research on how screentime impacts our next generation.

Don't be Creepy

When is friction in a relationship good, and when does it feel more like conflict? What happens when anonymity at work breeds the same vitriol is breeds on social media? Should you try to talk with strangers when you're out in the world? In this episode, Alan and Candace break down all this, from what happens when people in relationships are comfortable with different levels of friction, if and when anonymous feedback is helpful, and the real benefits of engaging in small talk, without being a creep.

Get More Curious

As real life examples debating the easy way versus the impactful way happen around them, Alan and Candace dive back into the idea of introducing friction to make more meaningful experiences. They talk about why curiousity is so important, and the correlation between consciousness and contentiousness. Plus, their thoughts on the Winter Olympics, and Alan has a mystery on his hands!