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The Long and The Short Of It

Peter Shepherd & Jen Waldman

A weekly podcast for curious people ready to explore the art and science of being human from every possible angle: macro, micro, Australian, American, tall, short and everything in between.

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172. Teachers Teaching Teachers

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2022/01/11

Inspired by a visit from a former teacher of hers, Jen shares her learnings with Pete and together they unpack the cyclical journey of teaching and leading.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why is it important to lean in to teachable moments?What might be the goals of a good teacher and/or leader?How does a student eventually become the teacher?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can

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171. 2022

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2022/01/04

As a start to 2022, Pete and Jen outline their processes for reflecting on the past year and planning for the year ahead.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are some strategies to actively reflect on 2021?How might we collect data from the past year and apply our learning to the year moving forward?What is Jen's word or phrase that she will live by for the coming year? And Pete's?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:23:17

170. Favo(u)rite Things: 2021

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2021/12/28

This week, riffing on a popular theme, Jen and Pete unpack their favorite things of 2021.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about their favorite:Fiction book.Non-fiction book.Documentary/Film/TV show.TLATSOI podcast episode.Habit.Person of 2021.To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email

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00:17:43

169. Internal Google Translator

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2021/12/21

Jen has a mindset tool that she often uses (one of many), and this week she clues Pete in to the way she translates between positive and negative thought and language.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the Internal Google Translator, and what is it's purpose?Are there times when it might be helpful to translate from the positive to the negative?How might one learn and use this mindset strategy?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of

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00:17:33

168. Measurement

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2021/12/14

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on this question: What does it look like to get intentional about the way we measure things?Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might success be measured?What are processes by which to experiment with measurement, to find out what works?How might measurement differ for a person within different scenarios?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can

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00:16:29

167. Emotional Muscle Memory

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2021/12/07

Jen made a surprising discovery upon her return to teaching in-person classes, and she shares with Pete the unexpected change she has witnessed in many of her clients.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why might people be different coming out of the pandemic, and how might that difference manifest itself?What are ways in which we can release the habits and the stories we tell ourselves that no longer serve us?How can one create positive emotional muscle memory?To hear all Episodes

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166. In Plain Sight

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2021/11/30

Pete has had a problem with his foot, and shares with Jen that the solution he found was more obvious than he had imagined, which leads them both to wonder, what else might be hiding in plain sight?Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might we more quickly realize the solution to our problem?What is first principle thinking, and how might we implement it?Why is a gratitude practice and also asking for feedback so important?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The

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00:17:17

165. Pay Attention

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2021/11/23

Jen remembers her former mentor, Martin Charnin, and tells Pete about what she learned from Martin about the art of paying attention.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are strategies one can use to pay attention in a more full way?What is the difference between soft focus and sharp focus?How might a person leave room for serendipity?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can

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00:15:39

164. Share the Stoke

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2021/11/16

Pete brings Jen a new phrase this week, and they noodle together on the concept of what it means to share the stoke.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why might it be important to share the things you are excited by with someone else?How might we share excitement with other people, about what they are doing?Is happiness only real when shared?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can

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00:13:46

163. So Much To Do

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2021/11/09

With their workloads ramping up over the past few weeks, Jen and Pete noodle on what to do and what questions to ask when there is so much to do.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might one manage their to-do lists?What questions can you ask yourself to realize and manage your priorities?What will the consequences be if something on the to-do list doesn't get done?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:17:20

162. Imperfection

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2021/11/02

Pete and Jen noodle on the idea that it is our imperfections that connect us, and how sharing those imperfections may be an empathy tool.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why (and when) is it important to share your imperfections?How might sharing an imperfection move a conversation forward, or create connection?Why is perfectionism hard to relate to, and imperfection easier to understand?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:12:46

161. Competition

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2021/10/26

Jen and Pete noodle on the difference between competition and competitiveness, opening up a discussion around how to be competitive without bringing other people down. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How can you be competitive without being an asshole?What steps might you take to improve your work within your industry?Why is important to separate work and/or process from outcomes?Is your work competitive? (And who might you be able to ask for feedback on that question?)To hear

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00:16:41

160. Billionaires and Abs

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2021/10/19

Pete's been noodling on a quote from Derek Sivers, and asks for Jen's help with unpacking it: "If more information was the answer, we'd all be billionaires with perfect abs."Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What can you learn by revisiting books that you found meaningful in the past?Why is it important to take what you read and listen to, and turn that in to action?What might happen if you take more risks?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The

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159. FOTU

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2021/10/12

After having made big decisions in her life recently, Jen noodles on a subject that Pete then creates a helpful acronym for: fear of the unknown.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might someone approach making a big decision? What questions could they ask themselves or others?Why might it be scary to take risks? And how might you take risks, despite that fear?What can happen when you ask questions and hold space for someone?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit

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158. Courage

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2021/10/05

Pete and Jen discuss a topic this week that they have never discussed with each other, but is very important to each of them: courage.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Is courage a practice?Why might it take courage to do the things we want to do?How might one cultivate courage?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’ Goodies here

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00:31:57

157. Jen Interviews Pete

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2021/09/28

In the reverse of last week’s episode, Jen interviews Pete and learns unexpected things about him that she never knew.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What was Pete’s childhood and family life like, and how has that shaped who he is today?What is the worst piece of advice that Pete has ever received?What will Pete want to be remembered by?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can

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156. Pete Interviews Jen

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2021/09/21

Changing up the format for this week, Pete interviews Jen and discovers new things about her that he never knew, even after one hundred and fifty five episodes!Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Who are some important people in Jen's life, and what has she learned from them?How did the beginning of her career affect what Jen is doing now?What did Jen learn early on in life that continues to influence her today?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The

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155. Think Week

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2021/09/14

Fresh off a Think Week, Pete debriefs Jen on his process, what he learned, and many more interesting noodles.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is a Think Week?How might someone use five days to set themselves up for twelve months?How might we turn Think Week into Think Practice, which can be done more regularly?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe to our Box o’

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00:15:21

154. Camp Syndrome

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2021/09/07

Jen has coined a new term and fills Pete (and all of you listeners) in on all things Camp Syndrome.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What happens when during a camp (or a pandemic) you learn and change and then come back to your original environment?How might one bring change with them into a space that may not be ready for that change?How might leaders usher in positive adjustments to their businesses? To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short

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00:14:52

153. Innovation

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2021/08/31

Jen tells Pete about what she learned this week that made her feel like an elephant had stomped on her chest and knocked the wind out of her. (Hint: It has something to do with innovation.)Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the relationship between innovation and infrastructure?Why is it important to innovate?How might a person or organization create infrastructure to support innovation?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It

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