107: Dr. Anna Lembke — Find Joy and Focus in a Dopamine-Overloaded World
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Release Date: 05/23/2024
129: Dr. Ryan Gottfredson — The Groundbreaking Science of Personal Transformation, Mindsets, Emotional Intelligence, and Becoming Better
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Update: Now only 6 spots left in the Intentional Leader Lab! ➡️ Learn about the Intentional Leader Lab: Book a call: Apply today: Please visit my website to get more information: In this episode, Dr. Ryan Gottfredson returns to discuss the concepts of trauma, vertical development, and the distinction between 'being' and 'doing' in leadership. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and healing one's internal operating system to achieve true personal transformation. The conversation explores how mindsets shape our experiences and the role of emotional...
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128: Accomplish Anything as a Leader with the 3 Levels of Clarity and the Intentional Leader Lab
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➡️ Learn about the Intentional Leader Lab: Book a call: Apply today: The Intentional Leader Lab: A Mastermind for Successful Leaders Who Refuse to Plateau Even the best leaders can drift, but this carefully curated leadership community and Cal's Narrow Path™ Framework give you the tools, accountability, and systems to accelerate your growth. Only 11 spots left.
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127: Dr. Travis Bradberry — Emotional Intelligence Expert Gives Practical Advice to Increase Your EQ, Increase Your Self-Awareness, and Change Your Thinking
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➡️ Apply to the Intentional Leader Lab (only 12 slots available): In this conversation, Cal introduces the Intentional Leader Lab, a coaching program aimed at enhancing leadership skills through emotional intelligence. Dr. Travis Bradberry, an expert in emotional intelligence, discusses its significance in leadership, differentiating it from IQ, and the importance of self-awareness, self-management, and social awareness. The conversation emphasizes practical strategies for developing emotional intelligence and the impact it has on personal and professional relationships. Dr. Travis...
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126: Melody Wilding — How to Manage Up and 5 Conversations to Have with Your Boss
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➡️ Get my free weekly newsletter (The Intentional Letter): 🧭 Clarify Your Core Values: In this conversation, Melody Wilding, an expert in managing up, discusses the essential skills and strategies needed to influence your boss and navigate workplace dynamics effectively. She emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, establishing alignment, and taking ownership in your role. The discussion also covers setting boundaries, giving and receiving feedback, and the concept of the triple win, which focuses on finding mutually beneficial solutions for yourself, your boss, and the...
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125: Patrick Lencioni — The One Thing Every Leader Needs and His Top Advice to Leaders at All Stages
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➡️ Get my free weekly newsletter (The Intentional Letter): In this episode of the Intentional Leader podcast, Cal and Patrick Lencioni delve into the core motivations behind leadership, emphasizing the importance of serving others over seeking personal gain. They discuss the impact of fear on leadership effectiveness, the necessity of daily self-reflection, and the significance of understanding one's wounds in shaping leadership styles. The conversation also touches on the importance of unity within organizations and offers practical advice for leaders at various stages of their careers,...
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124: Geoff Woods — Leverage AI for Elite Thinking and Decision Making (The Ai-Driven Leader)
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➡️ Get my Newsletter (Intentional Letter): Discover Your Core Values: Geoff Woods is the author of The AI-Driven Leader and the Founder of AI Leadership, where he empowers leaders to harness AI, escape operational overwhelm, and think strategically to accelerate growth. AI Leadership is spearheaded by Geoff Woods, a visionary leader with a proven track record helping companies grow through strategic thinking and AI-driven solutions. As the former Chief Growth Officer of Jindal Steel & Power, he drove market cap growth from $750M to $12B in four years through AI-driven...
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123: General Stan McChrystal — How to Face Fear, Pivot from Failure, and Live a Disciplined Life
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➡️ Get my Newsletter (Intentional Letter): Discover Your Core Values: Get On Character by General McChrystal: Follow Stan: Learn about the McChrystal Group: In this conversation, General Stanley McChrystal discusses the profound impact of character on leadership, emphasizing that true leadership is tested during challenging times. He reflects on his personal experiences, including his resignation from the military, and how his marriage has shaped his character. The discussion also delves into the importance of understanding core values, the influence of parents on our...
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122: Will Acuff — Find Joy in Life's Struggles
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➡️ Get my Newsletter (Intentional Letter): Discover Your Core Values: Get Will's book: Learn about Corner to Corner: In this conversation, Will Acuff shares his journey of finding joy amidst life's challenges, particularly through his experiences with his family and the transformative 'trauma camp' that helped him shift his perspective. He discusses the importance of self-compassion, the struggles of parenting a child with disabilities, and the pressures of maintaining a facade of having it all together. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of recognizing small sparks of joy and...
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121: Dr. Steve Graves — Work-Life Balance Tools to Win at Home and at Work
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Sign up for The Intentional Letter: Discover Your Core Values Course: The Work-Life Balance Toolbox: Steve's book, Flourishing (for free!): Cornerstone+ Membership: In this episode of the Intentional Leader Podcast, Cal speaks with CEO coach Steve Graves about the intricacies of leadership, coaching, and achieving a balanced life. They explore the importance of holistic coaching, the courage required to make meaningful life choices, and the challenges of work-life balance. Steve shares insights from his experiences coaching top leaders and discusses frameworks for personal...
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120: Katie Quesada — Master Storytelling with Story Expert to Fortune 500 Companies
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➡️ Sign up for my Intentional Letter: Follow Katie's work: In this conversation, storytelling expert Katie Quesada discusses the profound impact of storytelling on personal and professional lives. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling in leadership, how it can create emotional connections, and the science behind why stories resonate with us. Katie shares her journey into storytelling consulting, practical frameworks for effective storytelling, and the significance of personal and family narratives. The discussion also highlights the difference between macro and micro...
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Dr. Anna Lembke is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations, has testified before various committees in the United States House of Representatives and Senate, keeps an active speaking calendar, and maintains a thriving clinical practice.
In 2016, she published Drug Dealer, MD – How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It’s So Hard to Stop, which was highlighted in the New York Times as one of the top five books to read to understand the opioid epidemic. Dr. Lembke also appeared on the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, an unvarnished look at the impact of social media on our lives.
Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence, an instant New York Times Bestseller, explores how to moderate compulsive overconsumption in a dopamine-overloaded world. Dr. Lembke explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain. Most important, she tells readers how to find the delicate balance between the two. Condensing complex neuroscience into easy-to-understand metaphors, Lembke illustrates how finding contentment and connectedness means keeping dopamine in check. The lived experiences of her patients are the gripping fabric of her narrative. Their riveting stories of suffering and redemption give us all hope for managing our consumption and transforming our lives.
00:00: Introduction
05:30: The Paradox of Modern Life
10:00: The Role of Dopamine in Addiction
12:27: The Downside of Pleasure-Seeking
14:43: Addiction and Susceptibility
17:44: The Rise of Digital Addictions
20:25: Identifying Addiction and Seeking Help
30:36: Observing Our Thoughts and Behaviors
32:22: The Difference Between Shame and Guilt
33:22: Setting Boundaries with Digital Devices
34:04: Differentiating Shame and Guilt
34:41: The Role of Community in Addressing Shame
38:08: The Impact of Dopamine-Inducing Behaviors on Enjoyment of Simple Pleasures
39:13: Embracing Boredom and the Default Mode Network
41:45: The Benefits of Dopamine Fasting
43:31: Rediscovering the Joy of Simple Things
45:23: Navigating Boredom and Finding Meaning
49:10: The Recommended Duration of Dopamine Fasting
52:15: Commonalities in Successful Recovery
55:17: Parenting in the Modern World