50 min
The Importance of Having a Dream | Dr. Melvin L. Smith The Courageous Life
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Melvin L. Smith, Ph.D., is a Professor of Organizational Behavior and Faculty Director of Executive Education at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management. Melvin's teaching and research focus on leadership, leadership development, executive coaching and the development and use of human and social capital in organizations. He is coauthor of the book Helping People Change: Coaching for Lifelong Learning and Growth. Prior to his academic career, Melvin spent nearly 15 years in a series of Sales, Marketing and Organization Development roles at a number of Fortune 500 companies including IBM, Pepsi and H.J. Heinz.
In this conversation Melvin and I explore:
What renewal is and why it's fundamental to thrivingHow we can navigate stress in uncertain times using practices of renewalEvery day practices for finding renewal, including meditation, deep breathing, and moreHow community and compassionate relationships support renewal and thrivingWhy negative emotions help us survive, and positive emotions + renewal help us thriveWhy questions are so powerful when it comes to pursuing your dreamsThe importance of having a dream, and pursuing it with intentionalityHow Melvin works with coaching clients to realize their dreamsThe 4 foundations of a courageous lifeAnd more!
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Melvin L. Smith, Ph.D., is a Professor of Organizational Behavior and Faculty Director of Executive Education at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management. Melvin's teaching and research focus on leadership, leadership development, executive coaching and the development and use of human and social capital in organizations. He is coauthor of the book Helping People Change: Coaching for Lifelong Learning and Growth. Prior to his academic career, Melvin spent nearly 15 years in a series of Sales, Marketing and Organization Development roles at a number of Fortune 500 companies including IBM, Pepsi and H.J. Heinz.
In this conversation Melvin and I explore:
What renewal is and why it's fundamental to thrivingHow we can navigate stress in uncertain times using practices of renewalEvery day practices for finding renewal, including meditation, deep breathing, and moreHow community and compassionate relationships support renewal and thrivingWhy negative emotions help us survive, and positive emotions + renewal help us thriveWhy questions are so powerful when it comes to pursuing your dreamsThe importance of having a dream, and pursuing it with intentionalityHow Melvin works with coaching clients to realize their dreamsThe 4 foundations of a courageous lifeAnd more!
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50 min