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Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah AshongStay True to Your Mission While Pivoting | Tali Lindberg, Bella Crimson, Kendell Boysen, Steph Schechter, Shawn Buttner, Zook Montague | Ep 557"The only way to have an impact that you want is to lead by example." - Bella CrimsonJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a powerful conversation with six trailblazers who are challenging conventional wisdom and forging their own paths. Gain valuable insights on personal growth, authenticity, and making a meaningful impact in today's world.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them...2024-10-2253 min
OK Boomer with RobertOK Boomer 12-8-23"OK Boomer!"
OK Kid,
Boomers, having problems with finances, or with your health, or upcoming problems with the relatives during the holidays?
The solution: brainstorming, but not the way most groups brainstorm.
Craig Paxon of the consulting group Visionary Horizen's talks about how to brainstorm...and actually do it effectively!
And Craig and I brainstorm about how to best promote this book!
Jill Graskowitz of Club60 looks at special holiday cards that might help to connect better with your friends.
Then Kendall Boyson will help...2023-12-1158 minOK Boomer with RobertOK Boomer 11-10-23
"OK Boomer!" said the kid over my shoulder.
"OK kid, here are two things you won't have to worry about for a long time. Medicare and gas prices. We'll look at both in a few minutes," I said.
Then Kendall Boyson says if you want things to change...start with yourself.
Lexi on the Millennial Moment introduces us to a new word. (no, it's not nasty)
And on to more serious matters.
We'll hear legendary news reporter Edward R Murrow, from his series Hear it Now, examine elections from century ago. And you can decide whether any of what you he...2023-11-1456 minOK Boomer with RobertOK Boomer 11-3-23
Next, on OK Boomer. Medicare counselor Kim Shefner will give us a brief overview of Medicare plans.
And Jill Graskowitz is planning a weekend blow out with "The Girls."
She asked Robert Rickman to post bail if things get out of hand!
Then the Mad Hippie was in to criticize Robert's gait. Yes, The Mad Hippie thinks Robert walks like a bird.
Plus, Bob and Marcia Smith will join us brain strengthening teasers, Kendall Boyson will talk Encouragementology and satisfaction vs DISatisfaction, and radio...2023-11-0755 minOK Boomer with RobertOK Boomer for late October 2023OK Kid,
Speaking of which...
I blanche every time I hear my voice from 47-yeasrs ago! For those of you who were not blessed with a broadcast career, there is probably little evidence of what kind of a kid you were back then.
This will be hard to believe but I was interviewed by this fellow-Roger Ramjet in 1976!
Also, a senior center in a small town had to move several times for several different reasons. We'll hear about that.
And Medicare enrollment has begun, and Jil Graskowitz rec...2023-11-0257 minOK Boomer with RobertOK Boomer 10-13-23
The man on the left wants to TAKE OVER Nashville. His name is Austin Lane and he tells OK Boomer how, and why.
Then, comes a segment of OK that wins the prize for originality ORRRR the Rusty Mic award...or both. All we can say is that Robert Rickman did the pouring.
Looking upward, Bob Baer talks about the 2024 Eclipse crossroads of America.
Now you've heard the word...Encouragementology, on OK Boomer. But how did this unique word come about? OK Boomer contributor Kendall Boyson will explain.
OK Boomer contributor Jill Graskowitz has a dating horror story from...2023-10-1751 minOK Boomer with RobertOK Boomer 9-29-23"OK BOOMER!" says the kid.
"OK Kid," says Robert.
Let's talk about something that is facing some Boomers right now--Alzheimer's. But research shows you may be able do something about it.
We'll be hearing from Nurse Practitioner Cindy Womack of the Smith Center for Alzheimer's Disease and Research and treatment in a few minutes.
And who might wind up caring for an Alzheimer's patient, or someone else with a disability? The Boomer.
Karen Cripps, one of the event organizers talks to us about the Caregivers Ro...2023-10-0354 minOK Boomer with RobertOK Boomer for 9-15-23
What do General Z’s think of we Boomers? To get an answer I asked Millennial Emily Lake who says Generation Z is being too tough on the Boomers, but Emily adds that Boomers have their faults too.
We’d like to welcome Jill Graskowitz a regular contributor to OK Boomer. This week Jill will admit that Smart phones can make us dumb...but they can also make us smart! Jill will give us a Tech Talk.
Retired media professor and commercial broadcaster Dick Taylor remembers...2023-09-1957 minOK Boomer with RobertOK Boomer Podcast 8-18-23
Robert Rickman
What happens when the kids have left the nest, and neither the wife nor husband is working? And they are sitting on the couch looking at each-other and thinking...
"Who the hell are you?
Jill Graskewicz. who runs a local senior center, talks to us about Gray Divorce.
Now let’s talk about something that is even more disruptive...solar flares. Say you you're listening to OK Boomer via satellite and a solar flare erupts then...…. Yup, dead air. A local university is doing something about it.
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EncouragementologyUncovering aNeed and Taking ActionSHOW NOTES:On this show…we are stepping up and taking notice of the needs around us and in ourselves. Feeling frustrated and small when it comes to the problems all around you? You are not alone. No matter how big the problem is or seems, you can make a powerful impact, today, right this second. All you have to do is notice and take action. You might be asking “what can I do?” that’s right but this time say it with conviction; “What CAN I do?” and then be willing to pitch in. Just like challenges can seem huge so...2022-08-3039 min
EncouragementologyProtecting Your Bubble, While Being MindfulSHOW NOTES:On this show…we are checking our boundaries and checking in with ourselves ad we protect our bubble while staying mindful. Ever feel like putting your head in the sand, darkening the tint on your rose-colored glasses, or creating a protective bubble where everything is peaceful and calm? Well, I think we all do. It’s for our own protection, not because we don’t care what’s going on around us. It’s important to know your limits and accept that not everyone can consume a firehouse of information, power struggles, and tragic updates. At some point...2022-01-1843 min
EncouragementologyConducting a Self-Evaluation, Determining What’s NextSHOW NOTES:On this show…we are checking in and taking inventory, with ourselves. Conducting a self-evaluation and determining, what’s next. It’s time for a little focus, brainstorming, and maybe even a deep dive for inspiration before we get to the task of creating our plan of action. Change happens whether we invite it or not but when you initiate some control and create the change you want to see, you move from the backseat to the driver’s seat. From this perspective, it’s nothing but an open highway ready for your to chart your course. W...2022-01-1140 min
EncouragementologyMaking Sense of Loss and Moving ForwardSHOW NOTES:On this show...we aren’t pretending to have all the answers or even the navigation tools to move on or get going in the right direction. We’re just trying to make sense of loss and move forward. Coping is an individual skill that everyone has to come to in their own time. You might crave comfort and support from family and friends and then again, you may want to retreat into your own cocoon until you are ready to face tomorrow. Loss also can describe a multitude of deprivation. You might be faced with a tr...2021-10-1244 min
EncouragementologyMoving Mountains, Power & PerspectiveSHOW NOTES:On this show...it’s all in the eye of the beholder. From your line of vision, are you on the ground staring at what can only be described as an unsurmountable mess of chaos, stress, and todos OR are you feeling the fresh air of victory as you look down and survey all you’ve accomplished and what might be your next move? Transportation from one visual to the next is within your power and your perspective. You might have heard it before “the day starts and ends with you”. This mantra isn’t announcing your logis...2021-09-2139 min
EncouragementologyPutting Down the Gave, Living Without JudgementSHOW NOTES:On this show...we are giving ourselves a break! Not what usually comes to mind when you hear the word “judgment” but enough already. Why so harsh?? Don’t you deserve the benefit of the doubt, a second chance, maybe a third or fourth - FREEDOM for goodness sake? If you are tuning in because this show might have some political mudslinging or sensitive and controversial topics to weigh in on then sorry to disappoint, Encouragementology covers positive alternatives to life’s LITTLE challenges in a lighthearted and all-inclusive kind of way. Stay with me, I promise to give y...2021-03-0938 min
EncouragementologyOwning Your Journey, Walk the WalkSHOW NOTES: (from the podcast Encouragementology)On this show...we’re owning it; the good, bad, and yes the ugly! After all, it’s your journey. Sure some played a role, maybe even a vital role, but in the end, the choices you made and the direction you took were all you. Even if you chose to follow instead of lead, your choice. You might think this show is going to be full of tired old journey cliches like; it’s “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” or...2021-02-2340 min
EncouragementologyChange Your Mindset, Change Your Direction, Change Your Life!SHOW NOTES:On this show….we aren’t relying on rubbing the lamp, three wishes, or even luck to change your lives - we are taking control by changing our mindset and changing our direction. Too many times we’ve left it up to chance, waiting for a rainy day, or a “sign” that never comes. So we wait. All the while ignoring our power to activate real action in our lives. Forge forward with a renewed mind and the motivation we need to propel us forward. The mind is a terrible thing to waste so let’s tap in and see w...2021-02-0937 min
EncouragementologyFinding Your Voice and Speaking UpSHOW NOTES:On this show...we will be finding our voices and speaking up! Gone are the days of passively watching life unfold before your eyes. A silent bystander in your own story. It’s time to communicate in a kind but direct way, what you want, need, and desire. Whether you’re afraid to rock the boat or worried that you won’t be able to control the volume once you get started, there is a positive and healthy alternative for you. If Encouragementology has opened your eyes to anything it’s that you have the power to change w...2020-10-2037 min
EncouragementologyInstilling Hope - Connect, Understand, EncourageSHOW NOTES:On this show…..we are talking about hope and most importantly, instilling hope. Such a beautiful subject in the midst of what feels like hopeless times. I want you to know you have power! A real power to affect change. All we have to do is tap into it, activate it, nurture it, and spread it. Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one's life or the world at large. As a verb, its definitions include: "expect with confidence" and "to ch...2020-09-2940 min
EncouragementologyListening to Your Heart the Only Voice that MattersLet me start out by saying, there is no hidden agenda here. No one is telling you to defy authority or ignore the ideas and opinions of others. Encouragementology is about the road to self-discovery, healing yourself, and helping others. When you find your place in the world and your voice, you can encourage and make a measurable impact. You have a lot to say, and feel, and do. Staying in touch with who you are and what’s important to you is paramount in leading a satisfying life. Dare I say happy? Yes, you deserve happiness no matter what. Hap...2020-06-0938 minEncouragementologyLive Up to What You Hope ForI read this quote the other day and it really struck a chord; “The very least you can do in your life is to figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside that hope.”-Barbara Kingsolver. We definitely need to explore this topic because I would wager that a lot of what we do was inspired, instilled, or insisted upon by others or what we believe society expects from us. But what do we hope for? How much time have you spent trying to figure that out? It’s easy to get on the es...2020-04-2141 min
EncouragementologyStaying Focused on What MattersIn this fast-paced sea of distraction, we call life, staying focused on what truly matters can be a daily grind. Grind you say? Yes, grind, if you give what truly matters the same level of priority as you do every other mind-numbing activity and task that you feel responsible for. Even what truly matters can seem like a drudge. Are you busy? Why? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Why today, when we have so many time-saving apps, gadgets, processes, and programs do we feel more overwhelmed than ever before? I bet, if we take a deeper look and...2020-02-1838 min
EncouragementologyCutting a Slice of the Pie in the SkyIsn’t it about time you served yourself up a healthy helping of your own dreams? Are you waiting for “one day”? Last time I looked at a 12-month calendar I didn’t see “one day”. I saw today, this week, this month or this year but not “one day”. Is one day as ambiguous as “over yonder”? Let’s pull it into focus so you can make your dreams a reality. So much time is spent or should I say wasted on waiting for something that is never going to happen unless you take the bull by the horns and set the plan into...2019-10-1538 min
EncouragementologyWhat More Can I Do?What More Can I Do?We are going to look at this simple question in 4 ways. As a plea, as a frustration, as self-reflection, and as an exploration. My goal with this show is to constantly evolve, challenge, and question life’s perceptions. You can live a different life just by looking through a different lens. Open your mind and push your perception and adopt a positive alternative to life’s little challenges. That is Encouragementology - the practice of instilling hopeSo…...What more can I do? How do you hear that question? Are you throwing up your h...2019-06-1839 min