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Improve your resilience and readiness in a rapidly changing world.Jessica Beckendorf and Erin Carlson Rivera host this exploration of personal and collective practices that empower us to work together to help each other, our families, and our communities improve our resilience and readiness.

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How to Get the Most out of Practicing Connection Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever asked, “So what do I do with this?” after listening to a Practicing Connection episode? Put the pieces together with us on our first Q&A episode! Join Erin and Jessica as we answer listener questions on how to start actually doing practices, including must-listen episodes and what practices you can combine. We share some of our favorite episodes and practices, along with suggestions for listeners to take the next steps in their own practicing journey. There's lots here, so bookmark this one, these episodes will keep you company for a while! Episodes referenced in this episode: Encouragement That Works: How to Give a Real Pep Talk https://oneop.org/learn/how-to-give-a-real-pep-talk/Beyond Sleep: Four Kinds of Rest We All Need https://oneop.org/learn/beyond-sleep-four-kinds-of-rest-we-all-need/More than a Meal: Building Community and Resilience with Chef Mary Long https://oneop.org/learn/more-than-a-meal-building-community-and-resilience-with-chef-mary-long/Collaboration in Action: Serving Military Families through Strengthening Communities https://oneop.org/learn/collaboration-in-action/Adventure-Ready: Strengthening Military Families Through Teen Camps https://oneop.org/learn/adventure-ready-strengthening-military-families-through-teen-camps/, https://fcs.mgcafe.uky.edu/MTACDo Less of What Drains You https://oneop.org/learn/do-less-of-what-drains-you/Using the Feeling Wheel to Know Your Emotions https://oneop.org/learn/using-the-feeling-wheel-to-know-your-emotions-s-4-ep-11/Listening for Strengths and Values https://oneop.org/learn/listening-for-strengths-and-values-s-5-ep-2/An Ecosystem of Military Family Support with Nicola Winkel https://oneop.org/learn/learning-from-each-other-s-5-ep-5/Notice Offers & See Them as Gifts, with Shannon Hughes https://oneop.org/learn/notice-offers-see-them-as-gifts-s-5-ep-13/Strengthening Military Community Connections with Amy Rodick https://oneop.org/learn/strengthening-military-community-connections/Habit Stacking https://oneop.org/learn/habit-stacking/Ending the Day Strong: A 5-minute Daily Reset https://oneop.org/learn/ending-the-day-strong-a-5-minute-daily-reset/Reconnecting with Wonder to Spark Creativity https://oneop.org/learn/reconnecting-with-wonder-to-sparl-creativity/Further links and resources for the podcast: Join our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12879756/ Send us a message:

26 мин.
2 АПР.

Why Unspoken Expectations Erode Trust (and How to Fix It)

Send us Fan Mail You're frustrated with someone you’re collaborating with, but you can't quite explain why. Chances are, the problem isn't their performance - it's the unspoken expectations neither of you knew the other had. Most of us walk into collaborative relationships with an unwritten rulebook, and then feel quietly frustrated when others don't follow it. The problem? We never handed them the book. In this episode of Practicing Connection, Jessica introduces the Expectation Audit, a simple but powerful practice rooted in organizational psychology. Drawing on research about unspoken workplace expectations, and what Brené Brown calls "stealth expectations," Jessica and Erin explore why crossed wires at work are rarely about performance or personality. More often, they're about invisible norms we've never made visible. You'll walk away with a practice you can use on your own or with your team to turn frustration into honest, productive conversation. Links and resources from this episode: Join our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12879756/ Send us a message: practicingconnection@oneop.org

17 мин.
26 МАР.

Encouragement That Works: How to Give a Real Pep Talk

Send us Fan Mail A good pep talk isn’t just about saying “you got this.” When done right, it can reignite purpose, build trust, and help others find strength when things get tough. Everyone needs encouragement - but great encouragement does more than make people feel good. It helps them believe in their ability to meet challenges, connect to purpose, and keep going when things get difficult. In this episode of Practicing Connection, Jessica and Erin dig into the science behind effective pep talks, inspired by research from Harvard Business Review and Motivating Language Theory. Erin walks listeners through how to write a meaningful pep talk using three key ingredients: direction, empathy, and purpose. You’ll also learn how to bring these ideas into everyday encouragement, whether you’re leading a team or supporting a friend through something hard. Listen in to learn how the right words - offered with care - can make all the difference. LinkedIn Practice: Think of someone who’s facing a big challenge right now - a colleague, a friend, or even yourself. What would you say to encourage them today?Do they need more direction, empathy, or meaning?Post your short pep talk or reflection in the comments, or join the discussion in our Practicing Connection LinkedIn Group. Let’s practice encouragement that truly inspires action. Links and resources from this episode: The Science of Pep Talks by Daniel McGinnSeason 7, Episode 11: Humble on Purpose: A Practice for Better Decisions Join our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12879756/ Send us a message: practicingconnection@oneop.org

28 мин.
19 МАР.

How to Grow Your Courage for Collaboration

Send us Fan Mail Collaboration takes more than skills and schedules—it takes the courage to step outside your comfort zone with other people. Bravery isn’t just about big, dramatic moments—it also shows up in everyday choices, like meeting someone new, stepping into an unfamiliar space, or staying curious when you feel uncomfortable. In this episode, Jessica and Erin explore how to build everyday courage for collaboration, using skills like curiosity, empathy, and intellectual humility. Drawing on the Greater Good Science Center’s Bridging Differences Playbooks, Erin shares a practice called “Expand Your Views & Circles” to help you gently stretch your comfort zone, meet new people, and grow your relational bravery over time. You’ll walk away with simple, practical steps you can take to be just a little braver in your community and your work. LinkedIn Practice: Practice Everyday Bravery Think about where you feel most “at home” in your community or workplace. This week, choose one small way to step just outside that comfort zone—attend a new event, introduce yourself to someone you don’t usually talk to, or join a group you’ve been curious about. After you try it, reflect: What felt uncomfortable? What surprised you? What did you learn about yourself or others? Links and resources from this episode: The Greater Good Science Center Building Briges PlaybooksVIA Character StrengthsSeason 7, Episode 8 - Turning Conflict Into CollaborationSeason 7, Episode 11 - Humble on Purpose: A Practice for Better Decisions Join our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12879756/ Send us a message: practicingconnection@oneop.org

18 мин.
12 МАР.

Humble on Purpose: A Practice for Better Decisions

Send us Fan Mail What if the strongest person in the room is the one willing to say, “I don’t know yet - what am I missing?” In this episode, we practice exactly that. In this week's episode, Erin and Jessica discuss intellectual humility - the willingness to recognize that what you think might be wrong, and to make real space for other people to be right. Together, they explore how this shows up in everyday collaboration, from project meetings to tough decisions, and why it matters so much for psychological safety and trust at work. LinkedIn Practice: The “I might be wrong” Week: For the next 7 days, pick one conversation—at work or in your community—where you intentionally practice intellectual humility: Notice what you’re assuming and how sure you really are. Name it out loud with a phrase like, “Here’s my take, and I might be wrong.”Invite another perspective by asking, “What am I missing?”Links and resources from this episode: Take the free VIA Character Strengths Survey: www.viacharacter.orgJoin our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12879756/ Send us a message: practicingconnection@oneop.org

23 мин.
5 МАР.

Everyday Practices for Organizational Resilience

Send us Fan Mail Resilience at work isn’t only about how much each of us can handle. It’s also about how our systems anticipate challenges, respond to them, and make space to recover and learn. What changes when we start asking, “How resilient is our organization?” instead of only, “How resilient am I?” Resilience is often framed as an individual trait, but it’s also a property of our organizations - how they anticipate disruption, respond to it, and support recovery. In this Practicing Connection practicast, Erin and Jessica unpack what organizational resilience is, where the idea comes from, and how it shows up in our everyday work lives. Drawing on Shanna B. Tiayon’s four-phase framework: anticipatory, preparatory, responsive, and recovery, they share a simple set of reflection questions you can use after a hectic week, a tricky meeting, or a small crisis. You don’t need a formal role or a big debrief to try it; just choose one phase, ask one question, and start noticing the change. Links and resources from this episode: Shanna B. Tiayon, PhD article: "What Does Organizational Resilience Look Like?"Handout: Four Phases of Organizational Resilience Join our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12879756/ Send us a message: practicingconnection@oneop.org

18 мин.
19 ФЕВР.

Collaboration in Action: Serving Military Families through Strengthening Communities

Send us Fan Mail How does a small North Carolina city become a national example of collaboration between military and community? Mayor Will Lewis says it starts with relationships - and a willingness to show up for one another. In this episode, Jessica Beckendorf talks with Havelock, North Carolina Mayor Will Lewis about what it looks like when a city and an installation grow together. As president of Allies for Cherry Point Tomorrow, Mayor Lewis helps connect community, education, and military partners to strengthen opportunities for service members, veterans, and local families alike. Their conversation explores how collaboration, communication, and long‑term vision can build lasting readiness at every level. Links and resources from this episode: Visit the ACT website: https://alliesforcherrypoint.com/Join our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12879756/ Send us a message: practicingconnection@oneop.org

42 мин.
19 ФЕВР.

Turning Conflict Into Collaboration

Send us Fan Mail It’s easy to collaborate when everyone agrees. The real test of teamwork is what happens when we don’t. In this episode of Practicing Connection, Jessica and Erin explore how to stay grounded and connected when collaboration gets tough. Erin shares a reflective practice that helps you rethink how you see the person on the “other side” of disagreement, using social intelligence skills like awareness and generosity of perspective. Discover how to shift from trying to “win” a disagreement to understanding what motivates others—and why that shift can strengthen both relationships and results. LinkedIn Practice: Think about someone you often disagree with—at work, in your community, or even in your friend group. What’s one thing you respect about them, even if you don’t share their perspective?Can you imagine the most generous reason for why they might see things differently?Links and resources from this episode: Join our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12879756/ Send us a message: practicingconnection@oneop.org

24 мин.

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Improve your resilience and readiness in a rapidly changing world.Jessica Beckendorf and Erin Carlson Rivera host this exploration of personal and collective practices that empower us to work together to help each other, our families, and our communities improve our resilience and readiness.

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