Meaning Vs Merit

Dr. Maria-Christina Stewart
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Meaning Vs Merit

We are increasingly told that there is more to life than chasing accolades. Yet our society's focus on achievement and merit remains, and there is an ongoing pressure to perform at increasingly higher levels, impress as many people as possible, and rise further and further up the status ladder. Our society's relationship with merit, and meritocracy, is complex, and clinical psychologist Dr. Maria-Christina Stewart is on a mission to unpack it, understand it, and change it. Join Dr. Maria-Christina in this important conversation as she interviews leaders and experts from various fields and shares her own tips and insights about navigating this complex relationship between merit and meaning.

Episodes

  1. MAY 28

    Finance and Meaning with Wallis Wilkinson Tsai

    Can meaning successfully drive merit in the financial world? Ask Wallis Wilkinson Tsai. Wallis spent over 10 years at Goldman Sachs as an investment banker and hedge fund investor and then founded her own values-based independent insurance brokerage agency: AboveBoard Financial. She also teaches at Harvard Business School. We were so excited to interview Wallis and learn her how's and why's of aligning one's values with their pursuit of professional excellence and success - even in the financial world, which is often thought of as being barren of meaning and values. Drawing from her own experiences, Wallis shares tips on setting boundaries, navigating challenges, and staying true to oneself in the face of adversity. She also delves into her specific line of work, discussing the profound impact she has seen (both personally and professionally) of safeguarding what is personally meaningful. Tune in to hear Wallis' inspiring journey, gain practical advice on balancing meaning and merit, and explore the transformative power of purpose-driven action in the financial landscape. Key Themes: The Importance of Finding Meaning in Work (06:24.000) Balancing Perfectionism and Meaning (10:40.000) Motivational Energy (15:06.000) The Value of Protecting What is Meaningful (24:41.000) On Founding a Meaning-Driven Company (30:26.212) Overall Advice for Balancing Meaning and Merit (33:10.000) References made in this episode: Above Board Financial: https://www.aboveboardfinancial.com/

    37 min

  2. MAR 25

    Live Your Legacy with Stanford's Dan Klein

    To launch our podcast Meaning Vs Merit, Dr. Maria-Christina interviews Dan Klein, faculty member in the Drama Department, Business School, and Design School at Stanford University, about living your legacy. Dan shares his journey into the world of improv and illuminates the transformative power of embracing uncertainty, following meaning, and celebrating failure. Key Themes: Dan Klein's journey finding improv: Dan recounts his discovery of improv, highlighting the pivotal role it played in his personal and professional development. (03:09)Just Show Up. (09:01)Follow Your Inspiration. (09:25)Embracing the unpredictability of life's journey (09:45)The power of perspective: Dan Klein discusses the power of perspective, emphasizing the choice to view challenges through a positive lens. (13:34)The Power of Storytelling: Dan Klein delves into the profound human need for acknowledgment and the transformative impact of storytelling. (17:29, 19:06)Show-up while remaining open to the unexpected. (19:43)The power of saying yes: Dr. Maria-Christina and Dan Klein discuss the significance of saying "yes" and the role it plays in fostering creativity and collaboration. (21:58, 24:47)The power of "Yes, And" (24:45)Overcoming Self-Judgment: Dan Klein explores the detrimental effects of self-judgment and the importance of creating a supportive environment for idea generation. (26:04, 27:14)Failure and Imperfection: Celebrating Failure: Dan Klein advocates for embracing failure as an opportunity for growth and innovation, challenging societal norms surrounding success and failure. (28:03, 29:43) Reframing Failure: Dr. Maria-Christina and Dan Klein delve into the concept of reframing failure as an opportunity for creative exploration and self-discovery. (30:24) Embracing Imperfection: Dan Klein encourages individuals to embrace imperfection and adopt a mindset of exploration and curiosity. (31:35, 33:13)The audience is way more on your side: Dr. Maria-Christina and Dan Klein explore the profound impact of authenticity and vulnerability in connecting with an audience and fostering genuine human connection. (36:45, 38:52) References made in this episode: wcnworkshops.comKeith Johnstone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz9mo4qW9bcImprov Wisdom, by Patricia Ryan MadsonThe Failure Bow: Matt Smith at TEDxBellevue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXuD2zHVeB0 Tune-in next month to Meaning Vs Merit for more insightful discussions on navigating the intersection of meaning and merit in today's complex world.

    41 min

  3. FEB 27

    Meaning Vs Merit Trailer

    Welcome to Meaning Vs Merit, a podcast where we ask important questions about our pursuit of merit and find practical answers about how to balance it with our search for meaning.

    2 min

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We are increasingly told that there is more to life than chasing accolades. Yet our society's focus on achievement and merit remains, and there is an ongoing pressure to perform at increasingly higher levels, impress as many people as possible, and rise further and further up the status ladder. Our society's relationship with merit, and meritocracy, is complex, and clinical psychologist Dr. Maria-Christina Stewart is on a mission to unpack it, understand it, and change it. Join Dr. Maria-Christina in this important conversation as she interviews leaders and experts from various fields and shares her own tips and insights about navigating this complex relationship between merit and meaning.

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    Dr. Maria-Christina Stewart
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    © Copyright 2024 Dr. Maria-Christina Stewart
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