Crossing the Line, with Larry Little

Larry Little
Crossing the Line, with Larry Little

Leadership has become a buzzword. In this podcast, Dr. Larry Little skips the over-used cliches and industry jargon about leadership and digs deep into the moments when real people have been faced with hard decisions about what kind of leader they want to be. Leadership doesn’t happen in the vacuum of an office or boardroom, but in the moments when we strive and fail and try again to show up for our team, our friends, our families, and ourselves. This series will feature personal interviews with leaders from all walks of life, and give you insight into how they showed up in the moments that made them who they are today- the moments when they chose to cross the line.

  1. DEC 3

    Unwrapping Holiday Stress: Finding Peace in the Chaos

    I made the mistake of doing a bit of research on holiday stress. The results were…well…stressful. Take a look at some of what I found: 72% of Americans feel stressed during the holiday season. The number one cause of stress is lack of time followed by lack of money. 60% of people are worried about money during the holidays. 49% are worried about finding gifts. 45% are worried about family gatherings. 45% are worried about traveling. 57% report physical symptoms of stress during the holidays. 40% report a decline in their mental health. Studies show that heart attacks and other cardiovascular issues increase during the holidays. So let me get this straight, over 900 billion dollars will be spent this holiday season so that we can increase our stress and decrease our physical and mental health. What is wrong with this picture? What if we did something different this year? What if we took charge of our stress instead of letting it control us? Take a minute to listen to our recent podcast on holiday stress. We will give you some ideas that may just make your holiday season more enjoyable and purposeful. When we choose to take control of our holiday stress, it will make a difference.

  2. NOV 26

    Gratitude: Don't Look Past It

    Here we are again, in America we are looking straight into the eyes of the Thanksgiving holiday. It is easy to look past this holiday and move into the Christmas season. I think that would be a mistake.   As we give thanks for our forefathers who risked their lives and families to begin a new adventure that we now call our home, it is important to recognize the significance of gratitude. This is about more than a shallow nod to turkey and dressing with friends and family. This holiday is about what truly defines us.   Are you a person who lives entitled, assuming that you deserve all the benefits that have been bestowed upon you? Are you more worried about what you don’t have instead of being grateful for many things that you do? Are you quick to show appreciation to those who come across your path every day and make your life a little easier or better?   Gratitude is a choice. Take a moment and listen to our recent podcast about being grateful. It’s a short reminder for us to focus on what matters this Thanksgiving.

  3. NOV 5

    Relationship Check-Ins

    One size does not fit all when it comes to relationships. While there is nothing like being fully heard by someone, many times we find ourselves frustrated because the opposite is happening. We try to talk, engage, or connect with someone we care about, only to realize that despite all of our efforts, it just isn’t working. The problem is that we are speaking the wrong language. It seems natural that we should connect with others the same way we want to be connected with. However, that is a myth. The truth is that people and personalities are diverse. Therefore, learning to speak the personality language of others is crucial to growing strong relationships. Check our latest Crossing The Line podcast where we give you simple but effective ways to connect with those you care about. Speaking the language of others on a consistent basis will benefit and enrich any relationship. Choose to learn the language of relationships and you will make a difference.

  4. OCT 28

    Everyday Reconciliation

    Think of an empty garbage can. Think about what happens if we put garbage in the can until it is full, and then we continue to put garbage into it. The result is a stinky mess that is hard to clean up. The same is true with our relationship mess-ups. If we don’t reconcile often and own our mistakes, they build up and cause significant damage to the relationship. It is important to learn how to “own our stuff” and thus empty our relationship garbage can. Learning to clean up our messes daily is an essential trait of healthy and growing relationships. Take a listen to our latest CTL podcast where we talk about how to practice everyday reconciliation in our lives and relationships. When we learn to own our mess-ups, we will make a difference.

  5. OCT 21

    When Politics and Family Collide

    How do you navigate family relationships through the divisive waters of politics? My daughter, Ren, and I took on the topic in the latest episode of our Crossing the Line podcast. We strived to have an open, honest, and hopefully helpful conversation about politics. Ren tends to support one party, and I typically support the other. We shared how we deal with our differences without blowing up our relationship.

  6. OCT 15

    Navigating Storms in Your Life

    In this recent episode of Crossing The Line we discuss how to deal with the storms in our lives and in our relationships. Take a minute and listen to this short podcast. It could be just what you need.

  7. SEP 9

    The Power of Words

    We underestimate the power of words in our relationships. Words can ignite a fire that destroys or build one that brings warmth and comfort. Our words have the power to hurt or encourage those we care about the most. Understanding the power of words is essential to a healthy and growing relationship. This episode offers a short but extremely relevant conversation around this important topic that effects all of us.

  8. JUL 30

    Investing in Your Home Team | Part 2

    There is one investment that is more important than any financial portfolio. I’m referring to the investment we make in our families. Strong families are undoubtedly linked to better emotional health and positive behavior. The truth is that many families and relationships are broken or struggling. The good news is that no matter the make-up of your family, there are things you can do to improve your home team relationships.   Many times, it is not that we do not want to invest; it is that we do not know how to invest. Part 2 of the CTL podcast gives you the tools you need to successfully invest in and engage your family team. Take a minute and listen to this short podcast on Investing in our Home Team.

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Leadership has become a buzzword. In this podcast, Dr. Larry Little skips the over-used cliches and industry jargon about leadership and digs deep into the moments when real people have been faced with hard decisions about what kind of leader they want to be. Leadership doesn’t happen in the vacuum of an office or boardroom, but in the moments when we strive and fail and try again to show up for our team, our friends, our families, and ourselves. This series will feature personal interviews with leaders from all walks of life, and give you insight into how they showed up in the moments that made them who they are today- the moments when they chose to cross the line.

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