“…And What Else?” Issue No. 18

“...And What Else?”

Newsletter and Thought Starter

Issue No. 18

Success begins by asking the right questions. So why not a newsletter that asks a powerful question: “…and what else?”

Hope these insights pierce through the clutter and create a moment to reflect on your purpose.

First Thoughts

What did I get myself into?

Have you ever muttered those words? Ugh. Why did I agree to do this? Why didn’t I think more carefully before getting involved? I should have know better! But now, whatever the reason, you’re in it. And being in it affords you only two options:

Find an excuse to get out of it
Find a way to embrace it

Both viable options.

But I bet the story you tell in a few years of how you embraced it will be more satisfying to recall than the story that got you out of it.

Thinking Out Loud

Leadership Tips from Buddy the Elf: An Exclusive Interview

Hello, I’m Lillian Winter, your host. We welcome to our leadership podcast today a very special guest, Buddy the Elf, best known for his movie Elf and as author of There’s Room for Everyone on the Nice List: An Elf Leadership Journey. We’re pleased that you’re able to join us today, Buddy.

Buddy: It’s great to be here, Lillian. Lillian! That’s fun to say. Lillian.

The Forty-Two Challenge

Question #23: What do you want most in the New Year?

The Challenge: There are so many things you could do. But you can’t do them all. Pick the thing that matters most and say, “This thing here. This is what I want for the year!”

Pick something. It’s better than having someone chose for you.

Share your reflections on your favorite social channel. #FortyTwoQuestions

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Worth Reading (Sharing)

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss

Certainly the holiday season provides a terrific reason to read this 1957 classic from Dr. Seuss. But this recommendation is not about reading the book. It’s about sharing the book. Every year for many, many years I have read this book with my daughter, sitting side by side, while watching the cartoon. I don’t know how it started but we continue to share this treasured ritual—just last week, in fact.

Thought Starter: What can you share (and with whom) that creates impact and memories (and fun—see below)?

Looking for more great reads? Check out these purposeful resources.

Worth Watching

Why Having Fun Is the Secret to a Healthier Life, Catherine Price

Fun is radiant. Fun is the cause of human thriving (not a result of). And fun is the secret to feeling alive. To have “fun” according to Price, we must: 1) seek playfulness (let go of perfection), 2) have connection (a shared experience), and 3) feel flow (become so engaged that we lose track of time). Weave these into your life to achieve true fun.

Thought Starter: How will you prioritize fun today?

Final Thoughts

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