Best Confluence Health Podcasts (2025)

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#138 – Why Emotional IQ Skills Matter Most 14:23

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13d ago14:23

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In this episode, Nash Consulting's CEO Ethan Nash discusses why emotional IQ skills matter for leaders, oftentimes more than solid processes. Nash defines these skills as "repeatable behaviors often complemented with repeatable mindsets that produce consistent outcomes." Tune in to learn more about the top three skills to keep in mind to increase y…

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#137 – How to Assess Your Team's Effectiveness, with Anna Gibson 45:55

2M ago45:55

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In this episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart podcast, Nash Consulting's Anna Gibson rejoins Ethan Nash in a follow-up to our September discussion on Team Effectiveness. Drawing from the research-backed framework from Teams That Work by Eduardo Salas and Scott Tannenbaum, which explores the "Seven Cs" that drive team success (Capability, Coor…

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#136 – Why Psychological Safety Outweighs Talent in the Most Successful Teams 1:31:20

2M ago1:31:20

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In this episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart Podcast, host Ethan Nash breaks down the beginning of the book, The Culture Code, where author Daniel Coyle explores why psychological safety, rather than talent, is the foundation of great teams. By diving into some of Nash Consulting's favorite excerpts, we unpack the signals that say "you belon…

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#135 – Turning Coaching into Real Behavioral Change with Progressive Conversations 58:18

2M ago58:18

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What do you do when the same negative behavior keeps showing up from an employee? This episode explores the concept of progressive conversations, a respectful, relational approach to coaching that builds accountability without breaking trust. Instead of repeating yourself or jumping straight to discipline, you gradually increase the intensity of ea…

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#134 – Why Caring Is the Ultimate Management Skill 38:52

2M ago38:52

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What's the most important skill a manager can have? Showing your team that you genuinely care about them. In this episode, we explore why care and respect aren't just "nice to have," they are the foundation of psychological safety, trust, and high morale. With research-backed insights and practical tips, we show how people-leaders can start buildin…

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#133 – Making Your Team Work Better, with Anna Gibson 1:11:48

3M ago1:11:48

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What makes a team truly effective? In this episode, we dive into the research-backed model from Teams That Work by Eduardo Salas and Scott Tannenbaum, which explores the "Seven Cs" that drive team success: Capability, Coordination, Cooperation, Communication, Cognition, Conditions, and Coaching. Together with Anna Gibson, we break down what each of…

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#132 – Tell Your Employees You Appreciate Them (Categories & Strategies Of Recognition) 1:18:12

3M ago1:18:12

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"The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated." –William James Can you remember a time when a manager made you feel genuinely seen and appreciated? In this episode, we explore why recognition matters, not just for motivation and morale, but for building trust and stronger relationships at work and beyond. We'll break down …

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#131 – How to Find the Middle Ground Between Micromanaging and Hands-Off Leadership 1:20:06

3M ago1:20:06

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Micromanaging burns people out, but being too hands-off leaves them confused. In this episode we talk about how to find the sweet spot by creating Individual Success Plans (ISPs) with your team. We'll walk through the steps for setting clear goals, defining success, and making sure managers and employees know how to support one another. The result?…

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#130 – How to Stay Engaged Without Burning Out (The Challenge-Competency Continuum) 22:10

4M ago22:10

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We previously released this episode on December 18, 2024. We're excited to revisit some key ideas before we dive into fresh, exciting topics soon. In this episode, Ethan Nash introduces the Challenge-Competency Continuum, a framework for understanding how stress impacts employee productivity. Picture an upside-down "U" with productivity on the y-ax…

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#129 – How to Embrace a Growth Mindset at Work, with Hana Butler (From The Archives) 26:18

4M ago26:18

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We previously released this episode on September 5, 2024. We're excited to revisit some key ideas before we dive into fresh, exciting topics soon. "Mindsets really, really matter because they set us up for learning. I don't know any leader or organization that doesn't want their employees to be engaged, to have high morale, to be learning and innov…

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#128 – Identifying Your Strengths with Andy Thompson (From The Archives) 1:03:55

4M ago1:03:55

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We previously released this episode on August 15, 2024. We're excited to revisit some key ideas before we dive into fresh, exciting topics soon. "In so many ways, we can't be more of one thing without being less of another. The ability to recognize that I can't be everything -- and that there are tradeoffs for the best things that I bring to the ta…

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#127 – From the Archives: How "Family Ghosts" Show Up At Work (And How To Deal) 1:02:29

4M ago1:02:29

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We previously released this episode on August 1, 2024. We're excited to revisit some key ideas before we dive into fresh, exciting topics soon. In this episode, Ethan Nash is joined by MIT Sloan's Deborah Ancona, founder of the MIT Leadership Center, author of the new book xTeams, and contributor at the Harvard Business Review. They explore the con…

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54: Rebirthing Loving Consciously: Resting in God’s Love 29:55

5M ago29:55

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In this final episode of year 2 of Loving Consciously Podcast we transparently share our souls to share a raw and passionate testimony of love. The last 2 years of this podcast have been guided, tested, and blessed by love itself. And, we are at a sacred threshold of an entire rebirth of Loving Consciously. Loving Consciously has always been and wi…

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53: Our RV Exodus: A Revelation of Love & God Pt 3: remembering the ultimate Truth 1:36:53

5M ago1:36:53

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We are back from 3 weeks of integration and family visiting to share the 3rd and final segment of our magical RV journey! If you haven't heard parts 1 & 2 we invite you to start there. :) This episode is years in the making and the 3rd and final of 3 parts in which we share a journey that neither less than 1% of the world nor any US president has e…

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#126 – Email Best Practices for Team Success 20:04

6M ago20:04

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On this episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart, host Ethan Nash tackles the nitty gritty of email best practices, from formatting to feedback. Links: #122 — Feedback Over Email #102 — The Magic Email Text the word "LEADING" to 66866 to be added to Nash Consulting's monthly newsletter. Just practical management skills and tips. And just once a …

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52: Our RV Exodus: A Revelation of Love & God Pt 2: communing with Creation 1:16:03

6M ago1:16:03

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We are back from 3 weeks of a few rounds of travel and shamanic healing (sickness) to share the next segment of our RV journey, this time diving into communion with ourselves, God, we the people, and the Earth. If you haven't heard part 1 we invite you to start there! This episode is 6 months overdue, years in the making, and the 2nd of 3 parts in …

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#125 – How Identifying Employees' Strengths Helps Everyone 52:30

6M ago52:30

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On this episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart Podcast, Ethan Nash is joined by Nash Consulting's own Akpene Torku Sims. They discuss how to identify an employee's strengths, and consider why assigning roles and responsibilities without considering individual talents is detrimental to the business and workplace morale. Text the word "LEADING" …

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#124 – How to Give Your Team More Autonomy (Without Losing Control) 1:04:36

6M ago1:04:36

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"Being willing to let people make mistakes is a bit of a sacrifice because when you choose not to over define the behaviors, people will learn from trial and error." Autonomy is one of the biggest drivers of motivation. But finding ways to give employees freedom in their jobs can be challenging. Tune in as Ethan and Mike explore this critical topic…

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#123 – Lines of Communication 52:28

6M ago52:28

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On this episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart Podcast, hosts Ethan and Mike Nash explore workplace communication hierarchies and dynamics, including when skip-level meetings are appropriate and when they risk turning into going "over someone's head." The host duo digs into the nuances of open-door policies and how thoughtful, intentional comm…

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51: Our RV Exodus: A Revelation of Love & God Pt 1: releasing the false reality 1:04:13

6M ago1:04:13

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The time has finally come to share our magical, extreme, and profound surrender experiment where we let go of EVERYTHING we thought we were, owned, and believed... This episode is 6 months overdue, years in the making, and the 1st of 2 parts in which we share a journey that less than 1% of the world nor any US president has experienced! In this fir…

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50: The Confluence of Love and Truth: deepening your awareness, healing, and love 1:44:56

7M ago1:44:56

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We are so excited to return from a longer than intended break to share the wisdom, magic, and love that has come from this powerful season of growth! Join us as we discuss: Evolving from seeker/consumer to leader/creator DNA, activations, and initiations Ancestral wisdom, gifts, and healing Consciously parenting our inner children Healing the God w…

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#122 – Feedback Over Email 16:39

7M ago16:39

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This episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart podcast explores the nuances of giving feedback over email. Join hosts Ethan and Mike Nash as they discuss which types of input are best suited to written communication, and which are more effective delivered in person. Links: #111 – Awareness of Your Power Differential #113 – Moderating Your Power D…

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#121 – 6 Thinking Hats for Better Team Decision-Making 24:24

7M ago24:24

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In this episode, Ethan Nash discusses the 6 "thinking hats" teams can employ for better decision making, and all the good that can come from intentionally coordinating approaches. "Imagine you're with your team making a decision," Ethan invites listeners to consider. "You collectively decide to wear one of the six hats at the same time. By doing th…

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#120 – Single Point Accountability 16:42

7M ago16:42

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It's easy for team projects to stall or implode with miscommunication and finger-pointing, and it may be first nature to blame emotional intelligence or individual shortcomings. But the real issue might be simpler: a lack of clear accountability. In this episode, hosts Ethan and Mike Nash explore the power of Single Point Accountability (SPA) throu…

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#119 – The Power Differential (LIVE) 45:23

7M ago45:23

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Ever wonder what our live leadership development workshops are like? This episode is a short clip of a live workshop we put on a couple of months ago. If you sign up for this online workshop series, use this code at checkout to get a 25% discount: MINDANDHEARTPOD We edited out any voices of participants, plus all the group work, breakout rooms, and…

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#118 – Trust: Spend It or Lose It 25:31

8M ago25:31

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In this episode, Ethan Nash unpacks the idea of the "Trust Bank Account," where every act of integrity is a deposit. But the goal isn't to save endlessly; it's to spend that trust strategically. When you do, you actually strengthen the trust you've built, and build the foundation of a really strong team. Text the word "LEADING" to 66866 to be added…

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#117 – Creating Psychological Safety (LIVE) 23:17

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Ever wonder what our live leadership development workshops are like? This episode is a short clip of a live workshop we put on a couple of months ago. If you sign up for this online workshop series, use this code at checkout to get a 25% discount: MINDANDHEARTPOD We edited out any voices of participants, plus all the group work, breakout rooms, and…

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#116 – 4 Categories of Feedback 24:14

8M ago24:14

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In this episode, host Ethan Nash discusses the four categories of feedback: feedback on ideas, on performance, on skills and competencies, and on style. A functioning team, he explains, is comfortable giving and receiving all types of feedback. Ethan wraps up the episode with some discussion questions for managers to gauge their teams' comfortabili…

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#115 – Adaptive Skills and Listening (LIVE) 53:56

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Ever wonder what our live leadership development workshops are like? This episode is a short clip of a live workshop we put on a couple of months ago. If you sign up for this online workshop series, use this code at checkout to get a 25% discount: MINDANDHEARTPOD We edited out any voices of participants, plus all the group work, breakout rooms, and…

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#114 – What Great Coaches and Managers Do 22:02

9M ago22:02

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"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Maya Angelou In this episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart, host Ethan Nash breaks down the core principles of coaching, a must-have skill for any manager. Listen in to sharpen your coaching game and lea…

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#113 – Moderating Your Power Differential 26:14

9M ago26:14

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Join our upcoming online workshop series of our cornerstone program, "Managing with Mind & Heart." "There is an inherent power to the nature of our work, and there's a separation because of that." In this episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart Podcast, hosts Ethan and Mike Nash discuss the concept of the inevitable "power differential" that ex…

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#112 – The Top 15 Management Skills #1: Show Care and Respect (LIVE) 9:05

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Ever wonder what our live leadership development workshops are like? This episode is a short clip of a live workshop we put on a couple of months ago. If you sign up for this online workshop series, use this code at checkout to get a 25% discount: MINDANDHEARTPOD We edited out any voices of participants, plus all the group work, breakout rooms, and…

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49: Death & Rebirth: Return Home to God's Love: remembering the One Original Sacred Truth 1:17:39

9M ago1:17:39

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This is both the final episode of Season 1 and our most important message of the entire first season. We have been away from the show for 2 months… and during those months everything changed (again). We are coming back online returning from a major death and rebirth period that held our third, and greatest, awakening in our journey. These months he…

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#111 – Awareness of Your Power Differential 17:00

9M ago17:00

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Join our upcoming online workshop series of our cornerstone program, "Managing with Mind & Heart." "We're always more sensitive to the power differential looking up at those that have power over us, and we sometimes completely miss it looking down at those we have power over." The power differential is an inherent part of management — managers have…

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#110 – The Peter Principle (LIVE) 8:46

10M ago8:46

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Ever wonder what our live leadership development workshops are like? This episode is a short clip of a live workshop we put on a couple of months ago. If you sign up for this online workshop series, use this code at checkout to get a 25% discount: MINDANDHEARTPOD We edited out any voices of participants, plus all the group work, breakout rooms, and…

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#109 – Mindsets for Receiving Feedback 20:48

10M ago20:48

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Join our upcoming online workshop series of our cornerstone program, "Managing with Mind & Heart." Receiving feedback is a critical part of your job as manager. To keep growing as a person and leader, understanding your management blindspots are critical. But receiving feedback is a skill, and a critical one - because doing so defensively shuts dow…

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#108 – The Morale Mandate (LIVE) 28:36

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Ever wonder what our live leadership development workshops are like? This episode is a short clip of a live workshop we put on a couple of months ago. If you sign up for this online workshop series, use this code at checkout to get a 25% discount: MINDANDHEARTPOD We edited out any voices of participants, plus all the group work, breakout rooms, and…

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#107 – Reset Your 1-on-1s 17:55

10M ago17:55

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If the most common question surrounding 1-on-1 meetings in your workplace is "wanna skip this week?", your team is missing out on a huge opportunity for connection and support. In this episode, Ethan and Mike share practical tips to revitalize your 1-on-1s and make them impactful. Text the word "LEADING" to 66866 to be added to Nash Consulting's mo…

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#106 – Johari's Window (LIVE) 9:57

11M ago9:57

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Ever wonder what our live leadership development workshops are like? This episode is a short clip of a live workshop we put on a couple of months ago. If you sign up for this online workshop series, use this code at checkout to get a 25% discount: MINDANDHEARTPOD We edited out any voices of participants, plus all the group work, breakout rooms, and…

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#105 – Generations at Work with Cheryl Fields Tyler 46:16

11M ago46:16

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On today's episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart, Ethan Nash is joined by Cheryl Fields Tyler, founder and CEO of Blue Beyond Consulting, to discuss the organization's recent report, Winning on the People Side of Business, which explores the top priorities and challenges facing businesses today. Among other demographics, Blue Beyond paid clos…

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48: Quantum Healing, Love, & Reiki Ft. the Reiki Twins: a love founded on the eternal bond of twinship 1:22:22

11M ago1:22:22

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We are thrilled to present one of the most unique interviews you may ever engage with… Conscious twin starseed sisters and quantum reiki masters!!! * If you haven’t subscribed to our YouTube channel yet we invite you to watch this video as you may find it challenging discerning who is talking while listening to audio only of the twins :D * Julez & …

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#104 – The Challenge-Competency Continuum 22:10

12M ago22:10

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In this episode, Ethan Nash introduces the Challenge-Competency Continuum, a framework for understanding how stress impacts employee productivity. Picture an upside-down "U" with productivity on the y-axis and stress on the x-axis. Too little stress leaves employees unmotivated; too much stress overwhelms them. Peak productivity? It's right in the …

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47: Cultivating Healthy & Organic Love Ft. James Benefico: expand your physical & spiritual health 1:13:11

12M ago1:13:11

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In this episode we are joined by our friend and brother James Benefico! James is the founder of Organic Muscle and a fellow devotee to a conscious and organic physical and spiritual life. Offering great vulnerability and knowledge James shares his journey of overcoming obesity, excessive alcohol use, shame, and more. Together we all explore our jou…

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46: Illuminate the Darkness with God's Love: the only way to awaken and heal this world 1:23:26

12M ago1:23:26

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This is undoubtedly our most intense and impactful offering to date. We have been away from the show for 3 weeks… and during those 3 weeks everything changed - we completed our 13 month RV exodus, dove into the deepest darkness in ourselves and this universe, and settled into our new home (revealed in the episode!). Throughout this episode we explo…

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#103 – Top Strategies for Information Distribution 28:02

12M ago28:02

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"You might have terrific goals set for your team, expectations that are solid, strategies that are great, tactics that are awesome, but when communication sucks, none of this is going to matter." In this episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart, host Ethan Nash discusses the best channels for optimal team communication. Tons of information is co…

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#102 – The Magic Email 15:22

1y ago15:22

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In this quick episode, Mike Nash discusses the magic of "The Friday Email." A strategy of consolidated communication, this end-of-week email is a suggestion for managers and employees who struggle with email overload. It narrows down communication channels and provides managers and employees a single place where all pertinent information will be st…

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#101 – The Manager's Radar Revisited 27:07

1y ago27:07

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"If you are thinking about work as you're getting ready for your work day, what you're probably thinking about are tasks, phone calls and meetings. In addition to that, maybe even instead of that, if you just quickly review these 6 concepts, it would change everything." In this solo episode, Mike Nash dives into the essential elements of effective …

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45: Here for the Love Ft. Joel & Yerasimos: a conversation about love, truth, and the power of authenticity 1:03:41

1y ago1:03:41

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In this episode we are have our first podcast mashup as we are joined by Joel and Yerasimos from the Here For The Truth Podcast! From exploring the meaning of truth to diving deep into relationships and authenticity tune in for two new authentically unfiltered perspectives on this and more. We leave you in love with this offering for contemplation:…

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#100 – The Random Show (100 Episodes of The MWMH Podcast!) 1:18:09

1y ago1:18:09

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We're 100!! To celebrate the centennial, we're taking a break from our usual programming as Ethan and Mike get personal, tackling questions like "What makes a good parent?" and "How do you define success?" This special episode pulls back the curtain on the minds and hearts behind Nash Consulting. Here's to the next 100 episodes! Check out the Mind …

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44: Love Endures: continuing to choose love through the challenging moments 31:03

1y ago31:03

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Today we explore the endurance of love and of all of you Loving Consciously warriors walking a path of love. We acknowledge the times we are collectively living through and how tempting it can feel at times to quit, AND, love keeps going. Love doesn't give up. We invite you to tune in to this shorter 30 minute discussion calling forward the enduran…