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Genn and MillieWeek 124In Week 124, Genn and Millie debrief Tess' dissertation defense. They review what it was like, reflect on the experience, and of course, strengths spot.
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie
Intro Music Credit: Alex-Productions
2025-04-2230 minGenn and MillieWeek 119In Week 119, Genn and Millie extend their dating conversation by doing some rapid fire conversational questions.
Follow Up:
-Take a look at these question lists and answer some with your friends, family, or on dates (if applicable)!
https://www.verywellmind.com/first-date-questions-for-engaging-conversations-7563587
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/a46361831/questions-to-ask-on-a-dating-app/
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie
Intro Music Credit: Alex-Productions
2024-07-0147 minGenn and MillieWeek 118In Week 118, Genn and Millie discuss how generational differences impact dating and romantic relationships.
Follow Up:
-What do you believe is the greatest factor influencing the changes in dating?
- How has your generational identity impacted your romantic relationships?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie
Intro Music Credit: Alex-Productions
2024-05-2958 minGenn and MillieWeek 117In Week 117, Genn and Millie discuss recent bad days. They share about what made those bad days bad, how they responded, and what they learned.
Follow Up:
-Dissect a recent bad day you had. What led to it? How did you respond? What did you learn?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie
Intro Music Credit: Alex-Productions
2024-04-0357 minGenn and MillieWeek 116In Week 116, Genn and Millie walk down memory lane and share a bit about the podcast's origins. They also describe characteristics that they think make great leaders.
Follow Up:
-In your view, what makes a great leader? What would you add, remove, or edit on our list?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie
Intro Music Credit: Alex-Productions
2024-03-1455 minGenn and MillieWeek 115In Week 115, Genn and Millie share a bit about their holiday and new year. They also unveil their 2024 words of the year!
Follow Up:
-What is your 2024 word or intention of the year?
-What is your process for decision on your word of the year?
-What is one joy or celebration you had this past holiday/new year season?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie
Intro Music Credit: Alex-Productions
2024-02-0952 minGenn and MillieWeek 114In Week 114, Genn and Millie do a bit of reflection on the past year.
Follow Up:
- How do you read? What does the environment look like? Do you listen to music? Do you read more than 1 book at a time?
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2023 reflection:
- What has felt like success?
- What has felt like big learning/stretch?
- Name strategies that helped and how you'll apply them in 2024 goals.
- How have you/will you celebrate?
For informatio...
2023-12-2648 minGenn and MillieWeek 113In Week 113, Genn and Millie are joined by a favorite leader, strengths spotter, and friend, JC Joyce. They talked about leadership, reflected on the year, and challenged each other. To hear more from the wise JC, check out her first episode on G&M, Week 70.
Follow Up:
- What's been a lesson that has stuck with you this year?
- What's something you would have done differently this year?
- What do people get wrong about you?
- What are you going to be more intentional about betwee...
2023-12-0550 minGenn and MillieWeek 112In Week 112, Genn and Millie talk about *not so great* mentoring and the distinction between between strength and natural talent.
Follow Up:
-Examine contrasts in your life. For a recent area of growth or general musing, identify not only what success and positive experiences look like, but also identify examples of things that didn't go well or things you can learn from.
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie
2023-10-2757 minGenn and MillieWeek 111In Week 111, Genn and Millie have a lighter conversation strengths spotting fictional characters.
Follow Up:
-Name a fictional character you like and identify their strengths!
-Strengths spot the people around you- be it someone you just met or someone you've known for a long time.
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie
2023-10-0352 minGenn and MillieWeek 110In Week 110, Genn and Millie discuss assumptions at various levels - individual, interpersonal, group, and societal.
Follow Up:
-If someone had an assumption about you, how would you want them to ask you about it?
-If you were answering the question, "what do you want to be when you grow up" now, how would you respond knowing what you know about the world?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie
2023-08-1847 minGenn and MillieWeek 109In Week 109, Genn and Millie follow up on their conversation from last week by reflecting on departure and closures.
Follow Up:
-What questions did this conversation spark for you?
-What topics would you like us to discuss in this space moving forward?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie
2023-07-2247 minGenn and MillieWeek 108In Week 108, Genn and Millie discuss their respective seasons of departure.
Follow Up:
-Make a list of everything you learned from the place you departed.
-Make a list of everything you are proud of from the place you departed.
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie
2023-06-1352 minGenn and MillieWeek 107In Week 107, Genn and Millie discuss imposter syndrome.
Follow Up:
-Assess your own relationship to imposter syndrome: Where have you felt it lately? Do you feel it stronger in certain roles compared to others?
-Which of your strengths feed your imposter syndrome?
-Understanding what "success" looks like can be an antidote to imposter syndrome. For roles where this isn't clearly defined, take some time to create measurements and goals for yourself. Then work to match your energy and behavior to these goals.
For information regarding the to...
2023-04-1158 minGenn and MillieWeek 106In Week 106, Genn and Millie answer one of the questions posed in the last episode, "what got you to today?"
Follow Up:
-Spend time answering and reflecting on the following question: What got you to today? In answering this question, what did you include? What did you not include?
-What is something you wish people said to you more often?
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2023-03-1646 minGenn and MillieWeek 105In Week 105, Genn and Millie discuss the relativity of truth. They discuss what truth is, how they establish credibility based on their strengths, and the reality of the inner critic.
Follow Up:
- What is truth to you? How do you define it? What evidence to you look to first for credibility?
- Take steps to silence your inner critic. Believe the compliments you receive. Name the inner critic to silence them.
-Spend time answering the following question: What got you to today?
For information regardi...
2023-02-1856 minGenn and MillieWeek 104
In Week 104, Genn and Millie reflect on the past year and look forward to the new year.
Follow Up:
- Reflect: What have been the high points of the year? What have been the low points of the year? What are the lessons learned?
- Transition: What do you want to leave behind in 2022? What do you want to take with you into 2023?
-Look Ahead: Do you have a word, intention, or goal for the coming year?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resourc...
2022-12-3057 minGenn and MillieWeek 103In Week 103, Genn and Millie are joined by special guest Hannah Miller to discuss leadership, strengths development, and complimentary partnerships.
Follow Up:
- Which of your strengths have you been neglecting?
- Reflect upon a really good day in your life. How did your strengths show up that day? What could you do to have more days like that?
- What strength do you want to be known for?
- In times of conflict, consider the other person's strengths. Which of their strengths are not being utilized? Which...
2022-12-0753 minGenn and MillieWeek 102In Week 102, Genn and Millie discuss feedback and the importance of evaluating the source of feedback.
Follow Up:
- Reconnect with those whose feedback matters most to you. Ask them to reflect on how you are showing up in the world lately. Utilize some of Ally's 360 questions as a guide.
-Evaluate the feedback in your life. Use the board of directors activity (linked below) or the circles of trust activity to understand the relative importance of the relationships in your life. Whose feedback do you need more of? Whose do you need...
2022-11-0952 minGenn and MillieWeek 101In Week 101, Genn and Millie talk about reading strengths reports. They share about a particularly important report they recently read.
Follow Up:
- What questions do you all have for Ryan?
- What questions do you all have for Tess?
- What advice do you have for them?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie
2022-10-0556 minGenn and MillieWeek 100In Week 100, Genn and Millie express their gratitude for reaching this incredible episode milestone! You also get to hear voices of listeners who reflect on the podcast.
Follow Up:
- Express gratitude for your relationships. Who in your life are you grateful for? Tell them that.
- Where is one space in your life where you can be more intentional about meaningful conversation?
- Any recommendations for future conversation topics on Genn and Millie?
- If Genn and Millie were to ever have sponsors, who would they be?
2022-09-1744 minGenn and MillieWeek 99In Week 99, Genn quizzes Millie on her knowledge of Generation X. They talk all things Gen X from movies to newsworthy events to music to technology.
Follow Up:
-Gen Xers: What did Ally miss? What other Gen X knowledge does the Millennial generation need to know?
-Other generations: What are the unique references to your generation?
-As we think about our 100th episode, reflect on your journey with Genn and Millie. How should we celebrate? What has been your favorite episode, topic, or takeaway? How have these conversations impacted you? ...
2022-08-0955 minGenn and MillieWeek 98In Week 98, Genn and Millie conduct a mid-year check in. They walk back through the year so far and discuss how their words of the year have shown up.
Follow Up:
-How has your word/intention shown up for you this year so far? How do you expect it to show up in the second half of the year?
-Next episode, we plan to play a generational word association game. Send us some words that are unique to to your generation to be featured in the game.
For in...
2022-07-1151 minGenn and MillieWeek 97In Week 97, Genn and Millie discuss the concept of motivation. They share of their own motivations, generational differences around motivation, and what happens when there is a lack of it.
Follow Up:
-What motivates you?
-When you feel a lack of productive motivation, how can you harness your strengths to increase it?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie
2022-06-1148 minGenn and MillieWeek 96In Week 96, Genn and Millie discuss when strengths are in balance and when they are out of balance.
Follow Up:
-Think about a time when you were out of balance in your life; a difficult time, a struggle, stress, etc. Which strengths were out of balance? Which helped you get back into balance?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie
2022-05-0353 minGenn and MillieWeek 95In Week 95, Genn and Millie continue their discussion of holistic strength definitions. They share stories, concepts, associations, and written definitions, which allow them to take a more holistic approach to their strengths.
Follow Up:
-Create a holistic definition of your strengths. Use stories, metaphors, examples, or written words to create a new definition for how your strengths are showing up in their varying facets.
-Play the word association game we exampled. Take your top 5 or top 10 and quickly identify if that strength is primarily functioning in your (a) head, (b) heart, or...
2022-04-0853 minGenn and MillieWeek 94In Week 94, Genn and Millie discuss the concept of "self-confidence". They also challenge each other to think holistically about their Gallup Strengths.
Follow Up:
-How do you define "self-confidence" in your own life? How does it show up for you at this moment?
-Take a holistic approach to your strengths. Unpack how each of your strengths manifest in full, various ways. How can they be forward-facing? Not forward facing? Internal? External? Used in each of the domains? Consider writing a holistic, robust definition of your strengths and share it with us! If...
2022-03-2149 minGenn and MillieWeek 93In Week 93, Genn and Millie discuss the Yung Pueblo concept of "hurt as a map". They share the reality of relativity of hurt and trauma and how we can all reframe these experiences through the lens of resiliency.
Follow Up:
-How has hurt been a map for you? What do you think of this analogy?
-How have or how can you reframe negative experiences or emotions through a growth/resilience lens?
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2022-02-0257 minGenn and MillieWeek 92In Week 92, Genn and Millie discuss the first few days of 2022. They talk about their end of year/beginning of new year rituals and their 2022 words of the year. They also contemplate the role of feedback.
Follow Up:
-How do you celebrate the new year? Do you have any rituals or traditions to close out and/or start a new year?
-What is your word or intention for 2022? How has your word from 2021 fed into your word for 2022?
-How do you feel about feedback? Do you welcome it? Do you d...
2022-01-051h 03Genn and MillieWeek 91In Week 91, Genn and Millie reflect on their 2021 Words of the Year. They share joys, challenges, and lessons learned during this past year, and future-cast to 2022.
Follow Up:
-How have you changed and grown in this past year?
-What about this past year surprised you?
-How have your strengths influenced your intention for the year?
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2021-12-1355 minGenn and MillieWeek 90In Week 90, Genn and Millie find threads of serendipity between their lives. They share about moments of recognizing important people in their lives and moments of saying 'yes' to the present adventure of life.
Follow Up:
-Who have you spoken of in high regard lately? Share that you did so with them.
-What have you said 'yes' to lately? What do you wish you would have said yes to?
-How have these 'yes' opportunities made you more present to life?
For information regarding the topic discuss...
2021-11-1159 minGenn and MillieWeek 89In Week 89, Genn and Millie catch up after a few months. They share about their lives and how they are caring for their whole selves in these new seasons.
Follow Up:
-How have you taken care of yourself today?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tess.starman@gmail.com
2021-10-0659 minGenn and MillieWeek 88In Week 88, Genn and Millie share an episode recorded during some shared windshield time. They debrief the live episode, 87, and discuss the transitions of the podcast and of life.
Follow Up:
-How have these Genn and Millie conversations sparked actions or conversations in your life?
-What questions or topics would you like to hear us discuss in future episodes?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tess.starman@gmail.com
2021-08-1436 minGenn and MillieWeek 87- LIVEIn Week 87 host a LIVE episode at the TeamMates Annual Conference! They share about the origin of the podcast and take questions from a live audience.
Follow Up:
-Spot the strengths of the people around you.
-Find space for meaningful conversations in your life.
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tess.starman@gmail.com
2021-08-0344 minGenn and MillieWeek 86
In Week 86, Genn and Millie discuss the recently released State of the Global Workplace 2021 from Gallup. They talk about what a 'thriving' life looks like and utilize the 'best possible life scale' to reflect and future-cast.
Follow Up:
-Download and peruse Gallup's 2021 State of the Global Workplace. It can be accessed by request at https://tinyurl.com/GallupSOGW21
-Respond to the Best Possible Life Scale: Imagine a ladder with steps numbered from zero at the bottom to 10 on the top. Suppose we say that the top of the ladder represents the best possible lif...
2021-06-1752 minGenn and MillieWeek 85In Week 85, Genn and Millie continue their conversation of 'what do you love' and 'what do you need', intersected with physical space. They share about how their strengths are reflected in the tangible and intangible elements of their current containers and changing containers.
Follow Up:
-[TANGIBLE] What do you love in your physical space? What do you need in your physical space? What could you live without in your physical space?
-[INTANGIBLE] What have you lost? What have you found?
For information regarding the topic discus...
2021-05-2859 minGenn and MillieWeek 84In Week 84, Genn and Millie harken back to some of their favorite questions. They share their responses to these questions given their current contexts and life seasons, along with their strengths and generational perspectives.
Follow Up:
-Who are you?
-What do you love?
-What do you need?
-What is the best form of recognition for you?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org
2021-05-031h 07Genn and MillieWeek 83An open letter to Genn and Millie Listeners.
1. What are your Omaha Bucket List items? How can you keep Tess accountable to celebrating?
2. Reflect on the 5 clues to talent using the following reflection questions:
-Yearning (pull or attraction to certain activities): (1) To what kinds of activities are you naturally drawn? (2) If you had an entire week of your calendar open up and couldn’t work on previous commitments, what would you spend your time doing?
-Satisfaction (that which brings you emotional or psychological reward): (1) What sorts of activities do you f...
2021-04-2048 minGenn and MillieWeek 82In Week 82, Genn and Millie do some rapid fire questions, courtesy of Brene Brown, strengths spot themselves, and future-cast.
Follow Up:
-Rapid Fire Questions from Brene Brown:
(1) Fill in the blank: vulnerability is ____________ (2) You are called to be very brave, your fear is very real, you can feel it in your throat, what's the very first thing you do? (3) What's something that people often get wrong about you? (4) Last tv show you binged and loved? (5) All time favorite movie? (6) A concert you'll never forget? (7) Favorite meal? (8) What's on your nightstand? (What are...
2021-04-0245 minGenn and MillieWeek 81In Week 81, Genn and Millie discuss how strengths learning is a lifelong journey. They share recent revelations they've each had regarding strengths.
Follow Up:
-Which themes do you have a bias towards?
-What is a recent revelation you've had about strengths?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org
2021-02-2550 minGenn and MillieWeek 80In Week 80, Genn and Millie discuss changes and transitions that are occurring. They share about recent events they have experienced in a new way due to COVID-19.
Follow Up:
-What are assumptions you have made about how strengths are responding to the virtual space, social distancing, and our changed lives due to COVID-19?
-How will you intentionally aim your strengths in preparation for the transition to a new normal?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or re...
2021-02-0438 minGenn and MillieWeek 79In Week 79, Genn and Millie share more about their words of the year for the 2021. They discuss their choices and the ways they aim to keep accountable to their intentions.
Follow Up:
-What is your 2021 word or intention of the year? Which of your strengths influences this word the most?
-What does wholeness look like for you? What steps can you make towards recapturing wholeness in your life?
-It is Birthday Month! Share ideas you have for how we can celebrate!
For information regarding the topic d...
2021-01-1148 minGenn and MillieWeek 78In Week 78, Genn and Millie reflect on the magic they experienced this past year. They also discuss the celebration and change that comes with a new year.
Follow Up:
- Where did you see or experience magic in 2020?
-What is one goal, word, or intention you have for 2021?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org
2020-12-3054 minGenn and MillieWeek 77In Week 77, Genn and Millie discuss the difficult but important work of "aiming" one's strengths. They also reflect on the past year and ponder their words of the year.
Follow Up:
- What is going on in your life right now or in the coming week? Where can you intentionally apply your strengths?
-If you could choose your 2020 word of the year again, would you? Have you ever or would you ever repeat a word of the year?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentio...
2020-12-0954 minGenn and MillieWeek 76In Week 76, Genn and Millie dialogue further about the concept of one's "best possible life." They discuss areas of toxicity that can prevent one from living in full wellbeing and share what they need in life in order to be hopeful.
Follow Up:
- What is toxic in your life? What boundaries or practices can you put in place in these areas of your life?
- What do you need in your life in order to live in hope?
-Consider doing a time auditing exercise, like this simple one to see...
2020-11-1855 minGenn and MillieWeek 75
In Week 75, Genn and Millie are back from a hiatus. They continue the conversation from Week 74 regarding what a "best possible life" looks like.
Follow Up:
- What has been going on in your life lately? We'd love to hear how you are doing!
- What does a " best possible life" look like for you?
-How and who can you courageously ask for what you need to make your "best possible life" happen?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast...
2020-10-2634 minGenn and MillieWeek 74In Week 74, Genn and Millie shortly debrief the virtual TeamMates Annual Conference. They discuss the meaning of the word serendipity and contemplate a question regarding life's abundance.
Follow Up:
-What does the word serendipity mean to you? If you have a word of the year, how does this word relate to it?
-What would happen if your life looked really good right now? What does a "really good life" look like for you? What does an abundant life behold? What does it not?
For information regarding the topic...
2020-08-0444 minGenn and MillieWeek 73
In Week 73, Genn and Millie recall the power of meaningful questions. They ask and respond to thoughtful questions on topics ranging from childhood to life this last week.
Follow Up:
-Poll: Should we change our theme song? Should we change our logo/bitmojis?
-What represented wealth/success when you were young? How does your generation influence that concept? What was one element of your community growing up that was especially formative for you?
-What was the best part of your week? What was the silliest part of your week? Where were your...
2020-07-1456 minGenn and MillieWeek 72In Week 72, Genn and Millie hold a mid-year check in. They discuss how their intentions for the year have changed in light of all 2020 has brought so far. They also share about a recent conversation on complimentary partnerships and the power of having the right people in your corner.
Follow Up:
-How has your word of the year been different from its initial intent?
-Take some time to do your own mid-year check in. What in your life is working right now? What is not working? For those elements not working, what...
2020-06-3058 minGenn and MillieWeek 71
In Week 71, Genn and Millie talk about the recent shift in our world to understand the impact of racism and implicit bias. They share their reactions to what has been happening, as well as how their strengths have functioned in this pivotal moment in time.
Follow Up:
-Acknowledge and audit your own self and your privilege. Think through ways you can wield your privilege to advocate for a more just and equitable society. Then take action.
-Take some time to reflect on how your strengths have been function during this time. Whic...
2020-06-1157 minGenn and MillieWeek 70
In Week 70, Genn and Millie sit down for a conversation with the amazing JC Joyce. They talk with JC about team dynamics, the importance of strengths spotting, and practical ways to keep engaging in one's own strengths learning and growth.
Follow Up:
-JC challenged us to start our days with an intention on our strengths. When you begin your day, physically write out your strengths to bring your attention to them and see how you might aim them for the day's work.
For information regarding the topic discussed or for r...
2020-05-2658 minGenn and MillieWeek 69
In Week 69, Genn and Millie hearken back to an earlier conversation in Week 49 about their DBT Houses. They adapt and shift their original houses to create their houses in quarantine.
Follow Up:
-Create or revisit your DBT house and make adjustments to it in light of this season of quarantine. Consider adding boundaries you have put in place, local businesses you have supported, ways you are growing intentionally, what media and art you are relying upon, and more. Then, send us your new/adjusted house.
For information regarding the topic...
2020-05-1851 minGenn and MillieWeek 68
In Week 68, Genn and Millie discuss some hypotheses regarding the domains of strengths. They talk about the 4 Pillars of Meaning: Belonging, Purpose, Storytelling, and Transcendence by Emily Esfahani Smith.
Follow Up:
-Read through the mentioned article about the 4 Pillars of Meaning found HERE. Reflect on what each of these four pillars mean to you and how you see them showing up in your life during this season.
-JOIN US! Our Genn and Millie listener zoom call is scheduled or Thursday May 7, 2020 at 4pm CST. To join our call, reach out to Ally...
2020-04-291h 03Genn and MillieWeek 67
In Week 67, Genn and Millie talk about the concept of 'hope' and 'false hope'. They discuss the reality of living in hope, and compare it to the concept of optimism. They also give small business shout-outs!
Follow Up:
-What does hope mean to you? How do you define this word?
-How are you currently living in hope?
-What other words do you believe are overused?
-Continued: Support local! Choose one local business to support in some way this week. Share with us that business so we can give...
2020-04-1758 minGenn and MillieWeek 66
In Week 66, Genn and Millie talk about the expectations we are placing on ourselves during this season. They share about a lack of boundaries and discuss ways to put boundaries in place in their lives. They also share the joy of people sharing their senior pics.
Follow Up:
-Send us your senior picture!
-Is there a scent that allows you to "travel back in time" to a particular moment or season in your life?
-Conduct an expectation check: where are you placing unfair expectations on yourself?
-Instate a boun...
2020-04-0954 minGenn and MillieWeek 65
In Week 65, Genn and Millie discuss the paradoxes they are encountering in life right now. They share about both light and dark moments in an effort towards vulnerability. They share about the concept of a beginner's mindset and the need to extend grace and gratitude to your self.
Follow Up:
-Process through your paradoxes. What are the positive and negative emotions you are experiencing right now? What are the challenges and what are the joys in this moment?
-Encourage yourself by adopting a beginner's mindset. Extend gratitude and grace to your self...
2020-04-0252 minGenn and MillieWeek 64
In Week 64, Genn and Millie continue to adapt to a VIRTUAL recording space to about the pandemic that is COVID-19. They discuss how different generations are responding to the virus, as well as some simple practices for wellbeing and personal growth during this time.
Follow Up:
-What is something you've been putting off that you could task yourself with during this time?
-Find a small moment of 'nexting' to invigorate your new schedule.
-Try replying "why not" to more things. Take chances. Try something new. Put yourself out there in a w...
2020-03-2749 minGenn and MillieWeek 63
In Week 63, Genn and Millie go VIRTUAL to talk about the pandemic that is COVID-19. They share about how their strengths have been at work amidst this massive life upheaval and practices that they have found helpful when adjusting to the 'new normal'.
Follow Up:
-Which of your strengths has felt burdensome in this midst of this pandemic? Which of your strengths has really shined?
-Take some time to do values reflection. Amidst the uncertainty, people have been questioning their identity and worth. Reflecting and acting upon your values is a groun...
2020-03-2350 minGenn and MillieWeek 62
In Week 62, Genn and Millie talk about what it looks like to truly live from a strength-based perspective. They talked about the need to be an encouragement to the people around them and how they may naturally encourage a bit differently based on their strengths.
Follow Up:
-What is an image or a place that makes you feel safe?
-What is one way you can encourage this week? Think about who, where, or how you could encourage?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podc...
2020-03-1050 minGenn and MillieWeek 61
In Week 61, Genn and Millie went LIVE. They share about their recent vacations. In doing so, they discuss the concept of 'risk' and who they would inform or include when they choose to do something a little risky.
Follow Up:
-If you are about to do something risky, who do you inform and why? If you were to include someone in your risky decision, who would you include and why?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach...
2020-03-0349 minGenn and MillieWeek 60
In Week 60, Genn and Millie discuss expectations along generational lines. They talk about what prevents them from taking risks and why we don't celebrate more.
Follow Up:
-What prevents you from taking risk? Is there something in your life that you have felt called to step out on, but have been unwilling to take the risk? What is one step you could take towards that calling today?
-How do you celebrate? How do you best like to be celebrated? How do you celebrate others?
For information regarding the top...
2020-02-0448 minGenn and MillieWeek 59
In Week 59, Genn and Millie share feedback from last episode's prompt, '7 pieces of you'. They also share the most random job they've ever held.
Follow Up:
-Write and send us your "7 pieces of you" (7 details about who you are).
-Share the most random job you've ever had (bonus points if you can find a picture!).
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org
2020-01-2433 minGenn and MillieWeek 58
In Week 58, Genn and Millie share their words of the year with each other.
Follow Up:
-What is your word of the year? What will be different if you live the next year demonstrating this word? (WYLD Leadership)
-Write and send us your "7 pieces of you" (7 details about who you are).
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org
2020-01-161h 03Genn and MillieWeek 57
In Week 57, Genn and Millie talk about the decline of the family Christmas letter. They discuss the need for a balance between rest and rhythm. They also share about areas of growth in their life over the past year- both in what they have done and how they have changed.
Follow Up:
-Share your moments of growth in 'doing' (what you've done/accomplished) and 'being' (how you've grown/changed) this year?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or rea...
2019-12-2353 minGenn and MillieWeek 56
In Week 56, Genn and Millie discuss the holidays. They share a bit about how holidays have changed respectively over the course of their lifetimes. They also work through the cultural expectation of consumerism at this point in the year, and discuss ways to be more intentional and present.
Follow Up:
-How have holidays changed over the course of your lifetime? Do you believe this change is due to generational shifting, a natural change of relationships, or something else?
-How are you taking care of yourself in the midst of the busy holiday season? What...
2019-12-1349 minGenn and MillieWeek 55
In Week 55, Genn and Millie reflect on their recent strengths day at Freeman Public Schools. They do a deeper dive into the theme of Individualization, a strength they need practice in spotting. They discuss a bit about changing technology social media.
Follow Up:
-How do you give gifts to others in relationship to your strengths and your love languages (acts of service, gift giving, words of affirmation, quality time, or physical touch)?
-What is a strength in your top 5 that you need practice spotting?
For information regarding the top...
2019-11-2542 minGenn and MillieWeek 54
In Week 54, Genn and Millie discuss times of difficulty in life. They share about being in times of a 'gap' between where they are and where they hope to be. They discuss seasons of life and change along with different ways to cope through it. This is an episode where they practice vulnerability.
Follow Up:
-How do you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be? What practices help you to live in gratitude amidst difficult times?
-As we close the decade, reflect on your successes and accomplishments. The...
2019-11-1546 minGenn and MillieWeek 53
In Week 53, Genn and Millie discuss how strengths change with new adventures and seasons. They strengths spot each other and spend time in meaningful conversation.
Follow Up:
-Think about a recent new adventure you have embarked on. How have your strengths changed or adjusted amidst this newness?
-Spend time reaching out and recognizing the mentors in your life.
-Make space for a meaningful conversation in your life this week.
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagr...
2019-10-2248 minGenn and MillieWeek 52
In Week 52, Genn and Millie discuss the origin and impact of Gallup Strengths and Strength based mentoring. They share questions they recently received and discuss the power of remembering your WHY.
Follow Up:
-Share your strengths impact stories. How has learning your strengths impacted your mentoring match, your job, your engagement, your relationships, etc?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org
2019-10-0846 minGenn and MillieWeek 51
In Week 51, Genn and Millie recap 2019 Strengths Day and discuss the complementary partnerships in their lives. They also share their favorite spirit day and homecoming themes growing up.
Follow Up:
-What was your favorite spirit day theme? What was the worst/best homecoming theme you had?
-Send us your feedback from strengths day. What did you like? What could be improved upon?
-Think about the partnerships in your life. Of your successful partnerships, what makes them work well? Of your difficult partnerships, what makes them difficult?
2019-09-241h 03Genn and MillieWeek 50
In Week 50, Genn and Millie celebrate being 50! They share some of their favorite topics so far from their conversations together as well as 'lessons learned'.
Follow Up:
-If you have had the opportunity to reach 50 years in life, how did you celebrate and recognize this milestone?
-Which of the topics we've discussed on Genn and Millie has been your favorite so far and why?
-How do you practice your best self?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instag...
2019-09-1052 minGenn and MillieWeek 49
In Week 49, Genn and Millie catch up on recent vacations and accomplished goals. They walk through an activity called the "DBT House".
Follow Up:
-How should we celebrate the big 5-0? Give us ideas for how to celebrate our 50th episode!
-Create your own DBT House (Credit to Presenter Louise El Yaafouri). Draw a house with a roof, door, windows, a chimney, and a billboard next to it. On the foundation, write the values that govern your life. On the walls, write anyone or anything that supports you. On the roof, write people or t...
2019-08-3045 minGenn and MillieWeek 48
In Week 48, Genn and Millie discuss their 5 year old self, ways to be courageous in aiming their strengths, and how they find rest. They also share some of their takeaways from the TeamMates Annual Conference.
Follow Up:
-What message or encouragement would you share with your 5-year-old self? Which of your strengths were evident in you at 5-years-old?
-Which of your strengths could you bravely aim this week? How would you go about aiming them?
-What does rejuvenation look like for you given your strengths and season of life?
-If yo...
2019-08-161h 02Genn and MillieWeek 47 Part 2
In Week 47, Genn and Millie compare and contrast Strengths and the Enneagram. In this episode, Part 2, they give concrete examples of Ennegram types compared to CliftonStrengths Themes.
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org
2019-07-251h 05Genn and MillieWeek 47 Part 1
In Week 47, Genn and Millie compare and contrast Strengths and the Enneagram. In this episode, Part 1, they give an intro of the Enneagram framework.
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org
2019-07-2551 minGenn and MillieWeek 46
In Week 46, Genn and Millie talk aging. They share their approaches to the trending FaceApp and their overall view of the aging process.
Follow Up:
-If you were to define yourself as a spice in your spice rack, what would you choose and why?
-Have you tried the age filter on the face app? What was your reaction to your aged photo?
-What is your overall orientation towards aging? Is it positive or negative? Do you fight aging or embrace it? How do you believe your strengths and generation play into th...
2019-07-1848 minGenn and MillieWeek 45
In Week 45, Genn and Millie pause in the midst of this busy season to create space for meaningful conversation. They discuss purpose, values, and life changes.
Follow Up:
-When is the last time you wrote a letter to someone? Hand write a letter or note to someone. Share with us your experiences of hand written letters.
-What is your 'why'? How would you define your life's purpose? What is the #1 value that guides your decisions around your 'why'?
-What is something you can stop doing in your life in order to crea...
2019-07-0253 minGenn and MillieWeek 44
In Week 44, Genn and Millie sit down with Shaun Edgecombe, a strengths coach, BP10 builder, a Gen Z-er, and Ally's son. We talk with Shaun about his strengths, the CliftonStrengths Institute at UNL, the BP10 instrument, and life in Generation Z. We also bear witness to the multitude of stories and the gift of storytelling present in their family.
Follow Up:
-Put your strengths spotting to practice! Spot Shaun's strengths in our conversation. His top 5 are: Competition, Context, Deliberative, Individualization, and Analytical.
-Have a conversation with someone from Generation Z. Ask them what ass...
2019-06-171h 06Genn and MillieWeek 43
In Week 43, Genn and Millie recap and expand on their previous conversation regarding travel and strengths. They also share their learning and take-aways from the 2019 CliftonStrengths Summit.
Follow Up:
-What is your favorite amazon feature or button? How do your strengths inform this?
-Would you rather be the person that plans a surprise vacation for someone or the person that receives the surprise vacation? Which strengths play into this preference?
-What is your presenting style based on your top 5 or dominant domain? How do your strengths help you in presenting? How do...
2019-06-1354 minGenn and MillieWeek 42
In Week 42, Genn and Millie talk about how their strengths and generations impact their ability to memorize things, interests and media consumption, vacation planning, and life limitations. They also play a word association game.
Follow Up:
-What is your 'generation call-back'? Which generation do you often call back to and how?
-What words would you like us to ask each other in a word association game? Send them to us!
-What has been your favorite vacation or what would be your ideal vacation? How do your strengths impact your notion of a g...
2019-05-3149 minGenn and MillieWeek 41
In Week 41, this is us. The duo. The pairing. Genn and Millie. We're honest that we do not plan our content each week, so here's a real-life example of a the reality of the spontaneity of our conversations. It's a bit scattered and clustered, but it's us. We talk about exercise, life goals, trauma and resiliency, and a growth cycle to help with personal change.
Follow Up:
-What are your favorite pairings? (people, food, others)
-What are assumptions people make about you, your strengths, or your generation?
-Try utilizing the cycle fo...
2019-05-2348 minGenn and MillieWeek 40
In Week 40, Genn and Millie discuss failure and resiliency. They discuss their own childhood experiences in relation to their ideas of failure. They also share some practical tips for building resiliency including being aware of your community, reclaiming Mondays, and finding the second right answer.
Follow Up:
-What does failure look like to you? How do your personal experiences of trauma, failure, etc. play into your sense of failure?
-What are the internal and external factors that contribute to your own form of resiliency?
-How can you 'reclaim your Mond...
2019-05-1047 minGenn and MillieWeek 39
In Week 39, Genn and Millie share their first encounters with the open road as young drivers. They explain the difference in their training, testing, rules, and motivations to become a driver. They dive into the trends recently about the youngest generation and their caution regarding getting their driver's license. Their conversation on driving leads to diving into what risk and rebellion looks like based on strengths.
Follow Up:
-When did you start driving? Did you see driving as a privilege? What was your first vehicle? What was your willingness to bend the rules of the r...
2019-05-0139 minGenn and MillieWeek 38
In Week 38, Genn and Millie discuss the recent TeamMates office location move. They discuss their respective strengths in the midst of this massive transition. They also share about the recent conversation of allocating an Office (T.V. Show) character to each TeamMates office staff.
Follow Up:
-What has been a recent transition for you (a move, marriage, retirement, job change, etc.)? How have your strengths functioned before, during, and after the transition?
-Which character from The Office do you believe goes with each of the TeamMates staff members? Which Office character do...
2019-04-1248 minGenn and MillieWeek 37
In Week 37, Genn and Millie discuss their favorite weather season. They talk about what informs their fondness of that particular season and how strengths might play a role.
Follow Up:
What is your favorite season? How does your strengths set, generation, personal history, etc. have an impact on your love of that particular season?
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org
2019-03-2542 minGenn and MillieWeek 36
In Week 36, Genn and Millie discuss the basement of strengths. Strengths can be perceived as a "sunshine and rainbows" sort of structure, but in reality, the true beauty comes from digging into strengths during the difficult moments. In the episode, Genn and Millie share times they have experienced the basements and what they needed to experience healing and move into the balcony.
Follow Up:
Think about recent times of struggle, stress, or heartache. What did the basement of your strengths look like in those moments? What do you need to get out of th...
2019-03-1545 minGenn and MillieWeek 35
In Week 35, Genn and Millie tackle the topic of physical space. They discuss the elements that most affect one's physical space: generational perspective, strengths, or personal experience.
Follow Up:
Take a look at your physical spaces: your home, your car, your work space, etc. Which elements of your physical space do you believe are influenced by your generation? Which elements are influenced by your strengths? What events or seasons in your own personal history have an impact on your spaces as they are today?
For information regarding the topic dis...
2019-02-2643 minGenn and MillieWeek 34
In Week 34, Genn and Millie discuss the dichotomous tendencies we have in regards to personality and talent. They share their eerily similar "words of the year" and how they are tracking with these intentions.
Follow Up:
-Did you set a word of intention or resolution for the year? We would love to hear what it is and how it is going?
-If you haven't, consider choosing one! Now is the time to make the "next best choice."
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in t...
2019-02-1442 minGenn and MillieWeek 33
In Week 33, Genn and Millie did a bit of catch up since their last episode over a month ago. Their unscripted conversation led to their passion for justice and diversity. They discussed the generation trend in millennials to fight injustice as well as ways we can "lean in" to the difference in our lives.
Follow Up:
1. Conduct a "diversity audit" in your life. Expand your view of difference and become aware of the diversity you encounter on a regular basis in your life.
2. Choose to "lean in" to diversity through various met...
2019-02-0743 minGenn and MillieWeek 32
In Week 32, Genn and Millie went LIVE! They took their Holiday/Q & A Episode to the next level (albeit, a little clumsily) by recording this episode while streaming on Instagram Live. Listen to them answer questions from the audience on a wide range of topics- from their favorite breakfast cereal to the importance of match support. They would like to thank all of their listeners for tuning in this fall and extending grace in our transition to a podcasting platform!
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on...
2018-12-171h 00Genn and MillieWeek 31
In Week 31, Genn and Millie reflect on meaningful recognition. They share and challenge listeners to recognize someone they do not know personally. In addition, they share the activity of creating a strengths mantra and share their own.
Ally's mantra: Passionately curious (Input), expressing thoughts out loud (Communication) to find pathways (Strategic), expand circles (Woo), and open hearts (Empathy).
Tess' mantra: I love learning (learner) a person's story (context) to understand their uniqueness (individualization) in order to guide them down the path (strategic) that would allow them to flourish, all the while, seeing how different life exper...
2018-12-0745 minGenn and MillieWeek 30
In Week 30, Genn and Millie reflect on their recent strengths day in Ainsworth, NE. They discuss what high engagement looks like. They also discuss their recent experiences with invitation and belonging.
Follow Up:
1. Who are you extending invitations to? Who are you not extending invitations to?
2. What does engagement look like for you? Reflect on times of engagement and disengagement in your life.
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman...
2018-11-2844 minGenn and MillieWeek 29
In Week 29, Genn and Millie talk about living a life of gratitude. They discuss how to put this into a regular practice, during times of both consolation and desolation in our lives. They share that recognizing those around us can be a powerful way of expressing gratitude.
Follow Up:
1. Tell us who you are! Find us at the places below and let us know you are listening.
2. Offer meaningful recognition to someone in your life in the next week.
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resourc...
2018-11-2045 minGenn and MillieWeek 28In Week 28, Genn and Millie sit down with Janae Solomon, our TeamMates Coordinator and Strengths Champion in McCook. We discuss with Janae all things strengths, life, and personal development.
Follow Up:
1. How would you describe your strengths to someone who doesn't know the strengths language? What are some barrier labels or misperceptions of your strengths?
2. What do you think is the difference between those who understand the strengths paradigm and those who really GET and OWN strengths?
3. What are some tools and resources that have been helpful for your str...
2018-10-2453 minGenn and MillieWeek 27In Week 27, Genn and Millie get into the deep topics of truth, perspective, and generations. They discuss what it means to truly meet someone where they are, giving them value and respect when often times our own internal dialogue leads to judgement.
Follow Up:
1. Think about generational differences. Do you feel like you were born in one generation but "belong" in another?
2. Ponder what truth means to you. Has there been a time recently when you and another person had different "truths" in the same situation?
3. Spend time this next...
2018-10-0951 minGenn and MillieWeek 26In Week 26, Genn and Millie model an activity in which they create new titles for themselves. They also talk about what it means to truly live with a "strengths-based perspective".
Follow Up Activity:
1. Create a new title that reflects your role(s) and allows others to understand what they may not know about you and your role.
2. Discuss or ponder how your strengths interact with your new title. How do you strengths enhance your new title? How do your strengths get in the way? Which strength could you intentionally aim this week to giv...
2018-09-2445 minGenn and MillieWeek 25In Week 25, Genn and Millie discuss the change to the podcast format. They talk about the reason for the change as well as some of the issues and tensions that come with change. They also discuss our current culture that loves podcasts and conjectures for this new medium of technology.
Here are a few things they would like you to ponder:
1. What are your favorite podcasts? Send us your recommendations!
2. What are you like in change? What do your strengths look like? Are there certain strengths in the basement and certain strengths in the...
2018-09-1441 minGenn and MillieWeek 24In Week 24, Genn and Millie recap the annual TeamMates Strengths Day at the Gallup Riverfront Campus in Omaha. In adition, they discuss a topic close to their hearts: purpose. There is a correlation between your strengths and your purpose. Listen in as they discuss what the believe their purposes are and how it is tied to their unique strengths sets.
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, please reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org
2018-09-1345 minGenn and MillieWeek 22In Week 22, Genn and Millie discuss what a deeper dive into your strengths looks like, among many other various topics!
We discussed quite a bit in this deeper dive into our self-work including
Sound Alchemy - Illuminating Hearts
Shadow Side Debbie Ford
The Enneagram assessment
“The Wounded Heart”
Favorite current tv shows and shows we watched growing up. On the reference to Knots Landing, the character’s name – Abby Cunningham! Her photo is attached.
Here is Tess’s important challenge for reflection:
Recall a recent really bad day
Why was in bad? What happened? W...
2018-09-1335 minGenn and MillieWeek 19In Week 19, Genn and Millie discuss the start of the new year. In this episode, we solved mysteries, gave some shout outs, and once again, acknowledged our generational differences and practices strengths spotting.
As you listen, think on a few questions we discuss: (1) What’s been a piece of technology that has brought hoy to your life? (2) What’s your favorite song and why?
For information regarding the topics discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, please reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org
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