Genn and Millie

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

Week 25

In 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 balcony? 
 
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, please reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org

Week 24

In 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

Week 22

In 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? What emotions came forward? 
Where were you in the basement? 
 
Here is Ally’s not-so-important poll from this episode: 
Do you have a landline?  
Did you watch Knots Landing or Dallas? If so, who was your favorite character? 
Do you watch Forensic Files? I am starting to believe everyone does except me. 
 
For information regarding the topic discussed or for resources mentioned in the podcast, please reach out to Tess at tstarman@teammates.org

Week 19

In 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