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92,000. That is the number of hours the average person spends at work during a lifetime. And our constant connectivity to our work means that number is growing. That is an enormous slice of life to spend in offices and job sites, away from friends and family. That is an enormous number of hours to sell and never get back. But what if those 92,000 hours were full of meaning, passion and purpose? What if we stop talking about work/life balance and start thinking about all of it as…life? How do we construct a working world that values and accommodates our humanity? How do we construct a life that is not separate from, but fueled by, the purpose we find in our work? In this podcast, we will explore those questions, and more. We will talk about life lessons and what happens when we bring our whole selves to our work, school, or community. Will we grow as individuals? As organizations? Together, we hope to explore our interest in cultivating meaning and purpose, and making sure those 92,000 hours are spent well, rather than simply spent.
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Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Welcome to season 4 of 92,000 Hours! This season we are doing things differently. This season, we’re focusing on putting everything we have learned from past episodes into practice in our own lives. Each week, we will dive into specific topics and ask you to reflect and take action. Get out your notebooks, because this season requires a lot of self reflection!
This week's topic is trust. What does trust mean to you? When do you extend trust to others? Does trust play a different role in your personal and professional life? Are you trustworthy? And finally, do you trust yourself?
These are all questions we ask you this episode. We will also hear from listeners like you who have called in and left voicemails about what trust means to them.
If you want to leave us a voicemail about your thoughts on this episode, or our next episode's topic (vulnerability), call us! Our number is 385-501-7333.
Take the trust assessment: https://trustsuite.trustedadvisor.com/
Hosted by: Annalisa Holcombe; Edited and Produced by: Breanna Steggell.
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Season 4 will look a bit different than past seasons. Tune in to our trailer to learn more. The first episode of season 4 releases March 15th.
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Host: Annalisa Holcombe; Editor: Breanna Steggell.
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Join us for our tradition to reflect on the past year and ring in a new one - a special episode on gratitude. Many of us had high expectations for 2021, however, it has been a challenging year for most, bittersweet for a few, and absolutely devastating for far too many of us. In this episode, Annalisa speaks with a group of guests from seasons 2&3. We discuss what we are grateful for this year, our privilege, practices and rituals that keep us grounded, and our intentions for the new year.
In accordance with the theme of this episode, the 92,000 hours team wants to express our gratitude for all of our listeners. Thank you for listening, engaging, subscribing, and reviewing our podcast. We hope you join us for season 4, which will launch in February of 2022.
This episode features Anne Marie Vivienne, Bree Steggell, Nicole Palmer, Shamby Polychronis, and Troy Hooton.
Hosted by: Annalisa Holcombe; Editing: Breanna Steggell.
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
This week we are joined by Dr. Michael Bassis to talk about vision.
We discuss vision in the workplace and at home. How do we focus on long term vision when the day-to-day tasks take up so much of our time? How can leaders successfully communicate their vision to their team? Is it possible to ensure our vision remains intact even after we leave our position or organization?
Michael Bassis is the former President of Westminster College, Olivet College, and New College. He was also the Provost of Antioch College. He received his BA from Brown University in Sociology and holds a PhD in Sociology of Education from University of Chicago. In retirement, he has begun painting. You can connect with Michael on LinkedIn and view his artwork at michaelbassis.com
Hosted by: Annalisa Holcombe; Edited by: Breanna Steggell
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
This week we are joined by Natalie Murray to talk about culture.
We discuss culture in the workplace and in society. We talk about the assumptions we make of others, how we handle emotions at work, and how culture affects our process for solving problems. Natalie also talks about how the pandemic, working via Zoom, and "the great resignation" have all affected our organizational culture.
Natalie Murray is strategy and innovation consultant, a student experience expert, and a doctoral candidate. She studies transformation. You can connect with her on LinkedIn.
Hosted by: Annalisa Holcombe; Edited by: Breanna Steggell
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
This week we are joined by Nicole Palmer to talk about community.
Nicole discusses community in and outside the classroom. Nicole has worked diligently to ensure that every student at her school feels welcome. From incorporating social emotional learning tools such as wellness centers and "grump-meters", to hanging Pride and Black Lives Matter flags, her goal is to recognize, accept, and celebrate the students as their full human selves. Get out your notebooks, because it turns out these tools for tiny humans are actually very relevant for adults.
Nicole is the Principal at Rose Park Elementary in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is an advocate, ally, and mother. You can connect with her LinkedIn.
Hosted by: Annalisa Holcombe
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
This week on 92,000 Hours, the tables are turned, as our host becomes our guest and a former guest becomes our host. In this special episode, our host, Annalisa Holcombe, is interviewed about her thoughts on vulnerability. We would like to extend a special thank you to Shamby Polychronis for hosting this episode and another special thanks to our listeners and connecters for submitting questions for Annalisa.
Today, we discuss what it means to be vulnerable at home and at work. Annalisa answers questions like: Can vulnerability be weaponized? When is the appropriate time and place to share vulnerable things? How can one foster a safe environment for vulnerability, even when circumstances don't allow us much time to dig deep and connect?
As always, you can connect with Annalisa on LinkedIn or by emailing annalisa@connectioncollaborative.com. Thank you for listening!
Hosted by: Annalisa Holcombe and Shamby Polychronis; Edited by: Breanna Steggell
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Today, we are joined by Jeff Girton to talk about values.
We discuss how we live our values in our work and in society. Jeff speaks about his dissertation, which focuses on 'power distance'. How do we value power in our society? And how is that value internalized? What happens when our greater societal values conflict with our personal values? These are all questions we address in this episode of 92,000 Hours.
Jeff Girton is the owner and creator of Red 5 Coffee, based in Ohio. He is also a lecturer at Northern Kentucky University and holds a PhD in Leadership and Change from Antioch University. He is an extrovert, a great friend, and funny. He cares deeply about the things he loves and the people he loves. You can connect with Jeff on LinkedIn and learn more about his amazing coffee on Facebook.
Values exercise:
www.connectioncollaborative.com/blog/core-values
Hosted by: Annalisa Holcombe
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
This week we are joined by Tofi Ta'afua to talk about belonging.
Tofi discusses belonging at the workplace, particularly in her experience working in corporate America, although we believe her take-aways apply to any field. She answers questions like: How does diversity tie into belonging? What's the difference between belonging and inclusion? How can leaders ensure their staff feel like they can bring their full selves to work?
Tofi is a Senior Vice President in the banking industry. She pushes everyone that is close to her to have fun, work hard, and be unapologetically ourselves. She's originally from American Samoa and is now based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. She's an executive, an advocate, an ally, and a wonderful friend. You can connect with her LinkedIn.
Hosted by: Annalisa Holcombe; Edited by: Breanna Steggell
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Today, we are joined by Troy Hooton to talk about humor.
We discuss humor at work and in society. Troy provides insight on how we can use humor to become better leaders. We learn that some of the lessons of being a comedian, like preparing ahead of time, revising your strategy, and speaking concisely, are applicable everywhere - from the stage to the boardroom.
Troy Hooton is the CFO of Olympia Sales, a CPA, and an aspiring comedian. He has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, tax, litigation support, poker, and dad jokes. He was recognized by Utah Business Magazine as one of Utah's "Top 40 Under 40". You can connect with Troy on LinkedIn.
Hosted by: Annalisa Holcombe