Genn and Millie

Week 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

Week 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 the basement? What brings you healing and into the balcony?
 
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

Week 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 discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org

Week 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 the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org

Week 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 methods. Consider opening dialogue with those who are different than you or choose a news program influenced by a different political leaning. 
 
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

Week 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 Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org

Week 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 experiences change that person, shifting the course of their path (adaptability). 
Follow Up: 
1. How makes your world a better place? Think of the influencers of your life that you may not know personally and be brave and offer recognition to them. 
2. Create a Strengths Mantra. Take your top 5 and come up with 1-3 words that uniquely describe that strength in your life. Craft a mantra. 
 
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

Week 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@teammates.org

Week 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 resources mentioned in the podcast, follow us on Instagram @GennandMillie or reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org

Week 28

In 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 strengths development? 
 
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

Week 27

In 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 week assuming the best in everyone you encounter. How does it change your own perspective on the world? 
 
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

Week 26

In 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 give you more ownership of this new title? 
 
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