Have you ever been around someone who just drains you of energy? Or, on the flip side, fuels you up? We all have energy flows, and it can actually be mapped among us.

In episode 305 of the RS podcast Dr. Wayne Baker, an author and sociologist, shares his work with energy mapping and why we need both human capital AND social capital to be more effective in our relationships (I just learned these terms too and it’s fascinating stuff!). 

This one is especially valuable for bosses, business owners and anyone in leadership positions.

• 2:25: Introduction Dr. Wayne Baker
• 7:45: What is social capital?
• 9:00: How energy flows in our social networks
• 14:35: Human and social capital on this day and age
• 16:55: 4 elements of high-quality connections
• 23:55: Team culture values
• 29:15: What can we do to implement and promote better values
• 34:25: Advice for people in positions of power
• 41.15: Action Step

A lot of podcast listeners ask about narcissism so I thought I’d find an expert.

Stan Tatkin is that guy.

He did his dissertation on narcissism. So this one gets really dense. Stan reminds the listener that if you find yourself with a narcissistic person, you might want to look in the mirror. Gulp.

• 7:50 Introduction Dr. Stan Tatkin
• 17:05 What is a narcissist person?
• 26:45 The second form of narcissism
• 38:30 How narcissists perceive their relationships
• 47:30 Is it possible to recover from a narcissistic behavior?
• 49:40 How do you spot a narcissist?
• 54:15: The difference between a healthy amount of selfishness and being a narcissist
• 59:30 Are narcissists capable of experiencing love?
• 1:04:30 What can we do for ourselves if we are around narcissists?
• 1:07:15 Action Step

If you’ve ever struggled to bring up something challenging with someone you care about, you know how dicey it can be sometimes. If you don’t bring it up, you might start to resent them.

If you do bring it up, they might react and get upset.

Hmmm. What do you do?

Here are a few tips to help you navigate this quandary.

• 4:15: How to bring up difficult things
• 16:40 Action step

If you are feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed, this is a must listen. It might have been one of the best parenting interviews I’ve done. My guest Tina Bryson shares 2 things that create stress in kids right now then she covers 3-4 things that relieve stress and anxiety. This one is very good. Even if you’re not a parent, you were a kid a while back and this will help you see what’s possible.

Shownotes:

• 5:15 Introduction Dr. Tina Bryson
• 9:40 The importance of self-awareness for parents
• 17:45 Two things that create stress for kids at home
• 22:40 How to relieve stress
• 32:00 Name it to tame it: The importance of acknowledging our feelings and emotions
• 37:35 How to provide children a safe and secure place at home
• 52:00 How parents can help children make better decisions for themselves
• 1:04:10 Action step

Useful Links:

• https://www.tinabryson.com/
• https://relationshipschool.com/rct