Top 5 Themes of Sheer Clarity in 2019

Published: Jan. 1, 2020, 10:30 a.m.

b"Happy New Year! Around this time of year you\\u2019re bound to be getting a lot of countdowns and \\u201cBest of\\u201d lists so we thought, let's join the party. Following the conventions, we\\u2019re giving you the top five themes of Sheer Clarity in 2019. As a bonus, we\\u2019re also sharing a sneak peek at how the show is going to evolve in 2020 and the exciting changes we have in store for you.\\n\\nIn this episode, Mathew and I share the most popular themes from the show in 2019 and discuss our takeaways. We talk about how to go beyond a simple apology, using the 24-hour rule for handling tension, the connection between self-honesty and self-reflection, the importance of quiet time, how vulnerability can help you in the battle with imposter syndrome, the New Year\\u2019s resolutions you need to make, and so much more!\\n\\nThank you so much to everybody who is taking part in this adventure with us of Sheer Clarity. We would love your feedback on what we've been doing and what you'd like to hear from us in 2020. All of your support and feedback so far has been phenomenal and we know we can't do without you.\\n\\n\\n\\nKey Topics:\\n\\n\\u2022\\tExciting changes in store for the podcast in 2020 (1:28)\\n\\u2022\\tA sneak peek at the first guest who will be interviewed on the show (1:45)\\n\\u2022\\tTop Theme #5: Appropriate vulnerability (4:01)\\n\\u2022\\tHitting the ceiling as an entrepreneur (6:01)\\n\\u2022\\tThe signature moment from a vulnerability session I recently led (6:18)\\n\\u2022\\tHow to go beyond simply saying you\\u2019re sorry (7:07)\\n\\u2022\\tUsing the 24-hour rule for handling tension in an important relationship (7:45)\\n\\u2022\\tHow Mathew benefitted from using the 24-hour rule (9:16)\\n\\u2022\\tThe additional step you can use to gain clarity before talking to the other party (9:48)\\n\\u2022\\tTop Theme #4: Honesty (11:44)\\n\\u2022\\tThe connection between self-honesty and self-reflection (12:12)\\n\\u2022\\tHow a lack of self-honesty can contribute to conflicts with your team (14:28)\\n\\u2022\\tThe significance of sitting in silence (15:33)\\n\\u2022\\tTop Theme #3: How Will You Measure Your Life? (17:23)\\n\\u2022\\tFinding a work-life balance (18:41)\\n\\u2022\\tWhy I have people deliver their eulogy from three perspectives (21:15)\\n\\u2022\\tTop Theme #2: Battling Imposter Syndrome (22:33)\\n\\u2022\\tWhy CEOs of closely-held businesses are so susceptible to imposter syndrome (23:30)\\n\\u2022\\tEmbracing the doubt with humility (24:41)\\n\\u2022\\tHow vulnerability can help you in the battle with imposter syndrome (25:06)\\n\\u2022\\tMathew\\u2019s experience with overcoming his imposter syndrome (27:01)\\n\\u2022\\tMy experience with imposter syndrome as a board member (28:17)\\n\\u2022\\tTop Theme #1: Trust (30:35)\\n\\u2022\\tThe difference between a workgroup and a team (31:45)\\n\\u2022\\tThe hard truth about how to resolve the issue of team members who can\\u2019t trust each other (33:40)\\n\\u2022\\tThe New Year\\u2019s resolutions that will help you start strong in 2020 (36:51)\\n\\u2022\\tAnd much more!\\n\\n\\nMentioned in this Episode:\\n\\n\\u2022\\tOur series on appropriate vulnerability:\\no\\tSheer Clarity Episode 7 | Appropriate Vulnerability Part 1: What is It?\\no\\tSheer Clarity Episode 8 | Appropriate Vulnerability Part 2: How to be Appropriately Vulnerable as a Leader\\no\\tSheer Clarity Episode 9 | Appropriate Vulnerability Part 3: Encouraging it in Others\\n\\u2022\\tThe Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)\\n\\u2022\\tGino Wickman\\u2019s Book | Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business\\n\\u2022\\tOur series on honesty:\\no\\tSheer Clarity Episode 4 | Honesty Part 1: Deep Self-Reflection\\no\\tSheer Clarity Episode 5 | Honesty Part 2: Being Honest with Other People\\no\\tSheer Clarity Episode 6 | Honesty Part 3: Knowing When Others Are Honest With You\\n\\u2022\\tHonesty with Others Pre-Flight Checklist\\n\\u2022\\tSheer Clarity Episode 11 | How Will You Measure Your Life?\\n\\u2022\\tClayton M. Christensen\\u2019s Harvard Business Review Article | How Will You Measure Your Life?\\n\\u2022\\tSheer Clarity Episode 10 | Battling Imposter Syndrome\\n\\u2022\\tOur series on trust:\\no\\tSheer Clarity Episode 2 | Trust Part 1: Characteristics of a Trusting Relationship\\no\\tSheer Clarity Episode 3 | Trust Part 2: The Character to Command Trust\\n\\u2022\\tMy Trust Chart\\n\\u2022\\tMy LinkedIn Article | How To Become a Better Leader By Building and Gaining Trust\\n\\u2022\\tNew Year\\u2019s Resolutions Checklist:\\no\\tI will be more vulnerable\\no\\tI will be more open\\no\\tI will be more honest with myself\\no\\tI will actually look at my work-life balance and do a better job with it\\no\\tI will battle any imposter syndrome symptoms\\no\\tI will not try to fake it, I will at least be honest\\no\\tI will work on trust and if I\\u2019ve got a trust problem, I will go and make every effort to address it.\\n\\u2022\\tOur series on feedback:\\no\\tSheer Clarity Episode 17 | The Philosophy of Feedback\\no\\tSheer Clarity Episode 18 | The Positive Side of Feedback\\no\\tSheer Clarity Episode 19 | Navigating Negative Feedback\\n\\u2022\\tMy LinkedIn Article | How To Deliver Effective Feedback"