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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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114. Self Gratitude

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2020/12/01

As the end of the year approaches, Pete and Jen noodle on gratitude and how one might approach the relationship between gratitude and self worth.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is a possible definition for "self gratitude"?How might accepting a compliment be an act of gratitude?Can gratitude be activated? If so, how?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

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113. Repairing Trust

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2020/11/24

Peter and Jen build off of last week's topic of trust, to talk about what happens when trust is broken, and how one might begin to rebuild trust after losing it. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are the elements that make up a good apology?What steps can might be taken in order to avoid a breach in trust?When have Jen and Pete come up against this kind of situation in their own lives, and what happened as a result?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The

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00:18:18

112. Trust

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2020/11/17

Jen and Pete noodle on and thrash about a word that they've thrown around a lot in previous episodes: trust. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might trust be built?In what ways does trust improve the efficiency of a team or collaboration?How does Jen begin to build and sustain trust with someone? And PeteTo 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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00:18:15

111. Collaboration

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2020/11/10

In this meta episode, Jen and Pete noodle on their own collaborations, in thinking about the relationship between collaboration and confrontation.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What does "collaboration" even mean?Why is it so important to have different perspectives within a team?What are some of the benefits of specific feedback?Jen and Pete seem to agree on most things, most of the time. But what happens when they don't?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit

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110. Superpowers

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2020/11/03

Pete and Jen noodle on their own "superpowers", what might be the opposite to that superpower, and how those two ends of the spectrum may work together. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What are Jen and Pete's superpowers?How might those superpowers show up in day to day life?Why might it be important to think about the opposite of every superpower?How might one think about and land on one's own superpower?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The

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109. Favo(u)rite Things: Quarantine Edition

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2020/10/27

This week, Jen and Pete unpack their favorite things since quarantine began. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about their favorite:Fiction book.Non-fiction book.Binge.Documentary.Question.Podcast episode.Unnecessary purchase.Video.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 full of book

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00:16:43

108. Mrs. Metcalfe

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2020/10/20

Pete tells Jen a story from grade two, and the two unpack the possibilities of a story told with empathy, with the goal of enrolling someone in change. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might a story be a powerful way to create change?In what ways might one create agency and enrollment through storytelling?How might empathy be used to build a bridge from real to ideal?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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00:18:03

107. Cross the Bridge

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2020/10/13

Jen and Pete noodle on the meaning and pitfalls of the popular phrase: "Just cross that bridge when you get to it." Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What does "cross that bridge when you get to it" even mean?Might this phrase be used to in order to hide, or avoid emotional labor?How might one prepare for a bridge (or obstacle) before coming to it? To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You

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00:20:24

106. Shipping

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2020/10/06

This week, Jen and Pete dive into a topic that they were both surprised has never been the sole focus of an episode: shipping.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What does it mean to ship a project?Does the fear of shipping actually indicate a fear of other people's opinions?How might one gauge how many projects to work on/ship at once?What does FOPOOMO (an acronym Pete created while recording this episode) stand for?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and

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00:19:36

105. Time Capsules

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2020/09/29

This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the different forms that time capsules can take, and what their purpose might be.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What even is a time capsule?For what purpose might a time capsule be used?How might a time capsule be an important source of reflection, history, and growth?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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104. Public Speaking

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2020/09/22

Jen and Pete noodle on what they call FOPS: Fear Of Public Speaking.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Why might someone fear public speaking?What are some processes and practices to help work through that fear?Why is the first moment of a speech or keynote so important?How might one stop fearing other people's opinions of themselves?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.You can subscribe

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00:18:00

Bonus Episode - Big Ideas Lab

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2020/09/18

In this special bonus episode, Jen and Pete walk through their upcoming Big Ideas Lab, answering the usual questions of who it's for, why it exists, and how it works.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the Big Ideas Lab, and who is it for?For previous participants, what was the Big Ideas Lab like?What possible outcomes might result for having participated in the Big Ideas Lab?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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103. New Routines

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2020/09/15

A recent aha moment from Jen inspires this week's topic of what routines might look like and what purpose they might serve in the new normal of the COVID world.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What might one do if a routine is no longer working for them?How might switching things up from normal routine be useful?What is the difference between a practice and a routine?What purpose do routines serve in a world where everything seems to be routine?To hear all Episodes and read full

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102. Changemakers

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2020/09/08

Pete and Jen noodle on their listeners, and the obstacles that may stand in their way in this episode about changemakers.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might one hone a skill set in order to effectively create change?How might imposter syndrome affect making change?Is creating change a skill that can be taught?What might a changemaker need in order to share their changemaking idea with the world?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of

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101. Raise the Bar

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2020/09/01

Following their hundredth episode, Jen and Pete discuss how they might raise the bar moving forward (and what that even means).Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What might it mean to raise the bar?Is there a difference between raising the bar and leveling up?What does raise the bar mean for Jen and Pete right now?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

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100. Episode 100

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2020/08/25

Celebrating their 100th episode, Jen and Pete answer questions presented to them by the listeners of this podcast.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:Is social media a field of possibilities, or a wretched hive of villainy?Are the four tendencies based around a fixed mindset?What's the difference between stealing like an artist and actually stealing?Does reaching a major milestone hinder or encourage additional work into the future?If Jen and Pete had one hundred people in a room,

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00:16:04

99. Milestones

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2020/08/18

With next week's 100th episode in mind, Jen and Pete noodle on milestones, and the significance of celebrating them.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What might constitute a milestone, and why?How might one celebrate a milestone?What is the significance of recognizing a milestone and then moving forward?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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00:16:39

98. Unscripted

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2020/08/11

Keeping in mind last week's theme of process, Jen and Pete dive in to their own process for this podcast, and noodle on the unscripted nature of their recorded conversations. Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the relationship between unscripted conversation and improv?How might one approach more tasks with an open, unscripted mindset?Why and how did Jen and Pete come to choose the constraint of being unscripted for this podcast?To hear all Episodes and read full

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97. Process

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2020/08/04

This week, Jen and Pete thrash on a topic that has been mentioned in many previous episodes of this podcast: process.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:How might having a repeatable process be similar to having discipline?What might it mean to be able to share your process with others?What are some examples of processes that Jen and Pete often utilize?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The Long and The Short Of It website:

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96. New Dreams

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2020/07/28

How might dreams change over time, and what might it be like to let old dreams go? Jen and Pete noodle on these questions in this week's episode.Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:What is the relationship between sunk costs and old dreams?Why might it be difficult to move on from a past goal or dream?How might the the circumstance of a global pandemic cause dreams to change?Once a new dream is embraced, how might that feel?To hear all Episodes and read full transcripts visit The

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