Roads Taken
By Leslie Jennings Rowley, Dartmouth Class of 1996
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Welcome to Roads Taken, the show that reminds us that you don’t have to know exactly where you’re going, you just need to be open to the adventure that awaits.
In each episode, Leslie Jennings Rowley talks to her guests—all a quarter-century-plus after college—about who they were as they graduated, who they thought they’d be, and how they’ve traveled down various roads to get where they are today.
Mid-life crises? Maybe. Exactly where they thought they'd be? Rarely.
In the end, each of their stories shows us what Robert Frost was trying to tell us: It doesn’t really matter which way we turn….a full life awaits, regardless of the ROADS TAKEN.
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Finding the Right Match: Adam Medros (redux)
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Head of the Class: Jeneen DiBenedetto Graham (redux)
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Suggestions for future seasons?
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Entertaining Options: Jesse Israel on parlaying people skills in new territory
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Magic Carpet: Dan Kashman on changing course and moving forward
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Life Force: Anne Soutter Horton on considering the sources of wellness and prioritizing them
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Writing Transitions: Jonathon Stewart (redux)
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Civilian Strategy: Pace Duckenfield (redux)
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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In Hot Water: Michael Rigney on putting in the time and finding joy in the journey
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Skills for the Future: Kira Lawrence (redux)
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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A Present-Focused Historian: Erika Monahan on staying in the present and trusting in the future
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Innovation from the Outside: Brandon del Pozo (redux)
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Season Ten: Not Exactly Beach Reads
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Roads Taken: Evergreen Trailer
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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A Father's Wisdom: Doug Asano (redux)
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Know Thyself: Mario Barge on being self aware and realizing life is for living
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Strength to Fly: Mal Wrenn Corbin on looking back to see how far we've come
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Wanting to Fly: Michelle Villalobos (redux)
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Bilateral Relationships: Joey Hood (redux)
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Making Leaps: Keshav Puttaswamy (redux)
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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Creating Value: Jamie Keenan on balancing the short and long run
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Feeling at Home: Karen M. Smith Debolt (redux)
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Jan 01, 2024 |
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Season Nine Trailer
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Dec 30, 2023 |
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Season Nine Preview: Roads Taken Revisited
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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A Sense of Home: Sunni Chauhan and Sheryl Jacobson on benefiting from friendship across the years
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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The Sometimes Lonely Road: Sheryl Jacobson on finding home while traveling the globe
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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Merging Interests: Sunni Chauhan on embracing the unexpected to create impact
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Standard Deviation: Louis Chang on checking out the detours and leaving no regrets
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Health Plan: Derek Shendell on providing the best guidance as soon as possible
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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Firm Commitment: David Reynolds on sticking with it and striving to get better
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Work to Live: Ben Mitchell on keeping the maker spirit alive outside the day job
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Acts of Faith: Kristen Carlone Hurley on finding good where it is not where you thought it would be
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Against the Odds: Ilana Davidi Reeves on being the odd one in the room and the resilience it breeds
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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Intentional Serenity: Kristina Marty on recognizing the available options and letting go of the others
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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One week until AuggiePalooza
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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Risk and Reward: Jamie Hansen on taking the leap and knowing it will work out
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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Personalized Medicine: George Huang on quieting the expectations of others to find your place
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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Guiding Principles: Marc-François Bradley on setting guardrails over a definite path
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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The Gift of Presence: Eva Sheibar Heyman on settling into the experience and finding joy
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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The Long Jam: Eric Jensen on getting in the groove and staying there
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Slow and Steady: Stephen Haddad on not committing too early
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Jun 19, 2023 |
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Case study: Amy Harman Burkart on staying true to yourself and your dream
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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Cracking the Code: Laura Bright on taking chances to find out who you are
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Inner work: Nathan Paine on keeping your free spirit alive
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May 29, 2023 |
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Stable ground: Heather Morein French on finding the sources of support
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May 22, 2023 |
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Still Thriving: Andrew Obenshain on finding joy even in the hardest times
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May 15, 2023 |
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Works in Progress: Jackie Chappel on recognizing who someone can and can't be for you
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May 08, 2023 |
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The Power of the Ask: Jessica Drolet Wadlow on making tiny changes to make a big difference
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May 01, 2023 |
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Changing Priorities: Michael 'Ranger' Anderson on balancing life changing work with life changes
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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No Place Like Home: Amy Sprole on doing hard things and then searching for what you like
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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A New Roads Taken Season
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Apr 16, 2023 |
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Season 8 ?! Coming Soon
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Another Hiatus Announcement
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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Personal Finance: Peter Jastreboff on seeking belonging and listening to the nuances of culture
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Jan 16, 2023 |
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Personal Values: Jack Kolodny on following nice people and centering them in your strategy
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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Creature Comforts: Ben Brainard on figuring out who you want to care for
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Jan 02, 2023 |
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Feminist Movement: Shilyh Warren on fashioning one's own path to activism
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Dec 26, 2022 |
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Professional Development: Chris McGee on getting off the path to find it more clearly
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Dec 19, 2022 |
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Culture Club: Chris Kelly on tracking the audience and being ready for change
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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Relational Health: Blair Seidler Hammond on leaning into joy and relationships and finding meaning
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Dec 05, 2022 |
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Found in Translation: Heather McNemar on finding your way in a new place and helping others do the same
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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Model of Imperfection: Kristen Calcagni Johnson on doing lots of things but not all well
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Nov 21, 2022 |
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Planting Ideas: Jenny Land Mackenzie on nurturing a sense of place and the next generation
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Democratic Experiment: Amel Ahmed on figuring out what’s happening
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Great Expectations: Luke Brown on taking time and giving yourself grace to find your way
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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Medical History: John Peoples on understanding people's needs and being there for them
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Center Stage: Patricia Herrera on centering others’ stories and finding your own
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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Super Conductor: Joseph Marcheso on matching your value to someone else’s needs
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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Environmental Lobby: Tiernan Sittenfeld on building coalitions and finding one’s voice
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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Data Architect: Cameron Turner on building worlds and paying attention to the user
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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Time Traveler: Keshav Puttaswamy on appreciating both change and stability
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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Pacing Yourself: Suzanne Leonard on finding the right outlets and spending time where it matters
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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Announcing Roads Taken's Next Season
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Sep 11, 2022 |
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Hiatus Announcement
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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Applied Lessons: Oliver Will on seeing the big picture and adjusting to the reality in front of you
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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Executive Function: Brendan Doherty on staying, going, and planning for the future
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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Lara Fowler on Long Covid
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Jun 25, 2022 |
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The Deep End: Lara Fowler on Staying Curious and Nurturing Expertise
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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Smartest in the Room: John Strayer on finding different talents and still helping people
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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Roads Too Short: Memorial Edition 2
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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Roads Too Short: Memorial Edition 1
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May 30, 2022 |
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Music Lessons: Michael Roberts on getting better and connecting with an audience
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May 23, 2022 |
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Better Environments: Kira Lawrence on finding strength in difference and leaving the world better
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May 16, 2022 |
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Making Lemonade: Sharon Walker on using discomfort as fuel for change
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May 09, 2022 |
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In a Blink of an Eye: Dave Leone on finding focus beyond yourself and getting back on track
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May 02, 2022 |
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Lifelong Learner: Stephanie Argamaso saying yes and embracing the beginner’s mind
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Good Policy: Rebecca Benn defining yourself by what you love and putting the rest in perspective
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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Embracing Life, Pt 2: Nakiah Cherry Chinchilla
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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Embracing Life, Pt 1: Nakiah Cherry Chinchilla on listening to your heart and tenaciously keeping on
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Raising Good Humans: Aliza Pressman on taking on a role and getting the tools to embody it
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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Leveling Up: Andrew Friedman on looking for challenge and figuring things out
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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What’s At Stake: Sarah Lugaric on finding and safeguarding our place in the world
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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Reintroduction to Roads Taken and How to Connect
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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Revisited: Dan Gonzalez - Purpose over Passion
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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International Moves: Shuhei Sekiguchi on embracing the unknown and being ready to say yes
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Redefining Success: Doug Asano on fending for yourself and reaching out for help
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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Keep Trying: Elizabeth Manheim Ades on sticking with what you want and finding new ways to bounce back
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Sense of Place: Holly Parker on listening to your gut and finding your place
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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Putting Yourself Out There: Kishan Putta on getting to know people and asking what they need
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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Brand Manager: Christy Hansel Lohof on being grounded on land and seeing the continuum of life
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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International Man of Mystery: Jorge Motoshige on never staying still and gaining new experiences
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Jan 17, 2022 |
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The Helping Explorer: Jennie Tranter on trying on personae and grounding decisions in values
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Jan 10, 2022 |
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Not Easily Thwarted: Mary Romano on finding a way around barriers and removing them for others
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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Poetic Justice: Erika Meitner on tackling age-old issues and creating new narratives
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Dec 27, 2021 |
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A Lot on the Brain: Ken Lee on making choices that make sense and dealing with those that don't
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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I'm lovin' it: Morgan Flatley on trying to do hard things and having fun doing it
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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Manifest Destiny: Shawn Snipes Gasparini on saying what you need and acting when it comes
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Dec 06, 2021 |
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Making Karen Great Again: Karen M. Smith DeBolt on uncovering new aspects of who you can be
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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Free Spirit: Mariya Rosberg on listening to the call of the wild and applying it closer to home
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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Growing a Backbone: Adam Wollowick on figuring out for yourself what you should do
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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Making Space: Julie Kline Dixon on listening to life’s rhythms and creating a place to call home
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Nov 08, 2021 |
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Creating Connection: Soraya O'Brien Jollon on celebrating life and starting new adventures
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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Gratitude, Attitude, & Courage: Kate Andrews Kelly on finding joy by developing it in others
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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Pursuing Integrity: Tim Chow on being true to yourself
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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Lucky and Charmed: K.C. Danzansky on staying the course and finding the new
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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Lesson Plans: Kate Shanahan on focusing on the first step and keeping at it
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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Running Wild: Ryan Donovan on doing what you love and making healthy choices
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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Learning by Doing: Carrie Kuss on walking down the roads and feeling the fit
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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What do you want?: Wendi Potter McKenna on doing the impossible and helping others do the same
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Sep 13, 2021 |
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Independent Streak: Bill Tovell on finding the new after disaster strikes and forging one's own path
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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Career Coach: Sarah Hodges on skating through life and seeing things from both sides
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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Balance of Power: Carrington Bradley on following twists of fate and exercising leadership
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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Disruptive Mindset: Adam Medros on changing industries and changing the world
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Aug 16, 2021 |
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Heal Thyself: Sansea Jacobson on healing through empathy and modeling wellness
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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Cultural Fit: Kevin McGowan on prioritizing community and seeking it out
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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Stroke of Luck: Michael Zigmont on accepting what is and moving on
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Jul 26, 2021 |
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Taking Chances: Rose Lee on working outside comfort and seeking others to do the same
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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Research and Development: Drew Natenshon on marrying interests and seeking out impact
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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Chemical Attraction: Sara Paisner on getting close to the customer and using what you know
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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Language of the Heart: Jeff Botelho on serving others and living by faith
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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Research in Action: Maryam Kia-Keating on giving people voice and uncovering resilience
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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The Music Game: Rob Hamilton on interweaving interests and playing by your own rules
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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Roads Diverged Bonus: Josh Marks on bagpiping through the years
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Jun 09, 2021 |
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Perspective Taking: Josh Marks on giving into happenstance and widening horizons
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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Native Talents: Tracy Canard Goodluck on getting fired up and helping your people
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May 31, 2021 |
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Taking time: Woojin Kim on getting to the starting line and realizing it's not a race
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May 24, 2021 |
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Paying Attention: Taran Lent on serving a need and having it pay off
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May 17, 2021 |
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Before and After: Beth Mattingly on looking at what changes and what needs to for family success
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May 03, 2021 |
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Working Like a Dog: Liz Rawson on working through things and finding the way
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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Another Listener Thank You
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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Hometown Candidate: John Barros on coming home and playing the long game
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Apr 12, 2021 |
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Environmental Generalist: Dave Kramer on finding connections across continents and organizations
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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Continuity Planning: Lisana Gabriel Brown on making plans and waiting it out
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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A Dog's Life: Amy Peller on following joy and making your own magic
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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Brain Activity: Helene Sisti on wanting to do it all and taking one thing at a time
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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Fortuitous Stumbler: Mark Griffin on using broad thinking and following connections to find your way
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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Made in America: Monica Oberkofler Gorman on doing what's right and manufacturing life
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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Polling Place: Shakari Cameron Byerly on listening to community and amplifying voices
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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Model Intelligence: Will Uppington on building skills and looking inside the models
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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A Place to Land: Shannon Smith-Bernardin on caring for others and determining what is needed
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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Political Savvy: Shervyn von Hoerl on picking sides and reexamining the core
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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Sense of Agency: Gregory Papajohn on helping the disruptors and becoming one
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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The Home Stretch: Matt Wiltshire on making yourself at home and making home better
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Jan 18, 2021 |
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Human Nature: Matt Little on preserving and making the most of your environment
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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Profiles in Courage: Jennifer Wulff on finding the light within one’s personal narrative
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Jan 04, 2021 |
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River of Dreams: Darryl Knudsen on fighting the current or going with the flow
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Dec 28, 2020 |
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Touching Hearts: Suzie Brown on being vulnerable and finding the right outlets for emotion
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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HR Strategy: Rebecca Oettinger Feder on strategically developing talent to drive impact
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Dec 14, 2020 |
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Passion on the Side: Marc McDonald on keeping creativity alive
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Dec 07, 2020 |
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The Innovator's Opportunity: Scott Anthony using innovation to see the future
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Nov 30, 2020 |
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The Definition of Advocate: Chesley Homan Flotten on navigating the abyss and helping others through
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Nov 23, 2020 |
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Character Study: Jonathon Stewart on recognizing both the whimsy and drama of life
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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Roads Diverged Bonus: Justin Boyd's Covid-19 Response, dental practice continuity
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Nov 06, 2020 |
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Family Practice: Justin Boyd on finding his own way to a balanced life
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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Tending Her Flock: Michelle Erickson Waters on family, faith, and flexibility
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Oct 26, 2020 |
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The Generalist Diplomat: Joey Hood on worrying less about where the roads lead
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Oct 19, 2020 |
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Lessons on the Roads Taken
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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Listener Thank You
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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Thought Revolution: Aleph Henestrosa on following the central plan and thinking for yourself
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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Roads Diverged Bonus: Brandon del Pozo on policing in America
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Sep 18, 2020 |
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The Philosopher Officer: Brandon del Pozo on serving communities and analyzing systems
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Sep 14, 2020 |
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Buying Time: Zack Stein on broadening one's view and acting on what's important
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Sep 07, 2020 |
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Mysteries of Life: Brad Parks on reading the writing on the wall and writing what you know
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Aug 31, 2020 |
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Environmental Focus: Fiona Danks on avoiding pigeonholes and seeking adventure
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Aug 24, 2020 |
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Future of Work: Aassia Haroon Haq on noticing opportunities and making your own
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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The Laws of Leadership: Betsy Miller on finding the human element at the core of law and life
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Aug 03, 2020 |
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No Cowardly Lion: Kelcey Grimm on pursuing what’s right and finding what works
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Jul 27, 2020 |
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Drum Circle: Chris Newell on giving voice to indigenous culture
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Jul 20, 2020 |
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Roads Diverged: Jeneen Graham's Covid-19 Response, moving to online learning
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Jul 17, 2020 |
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Independent Education: Jeneen DiBenedetto Graham on success metrics in schools and life
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Jul 13, 2020 |
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Intelligence Quotient: Pace Duckenfield on lifelong learning and the risk of staying stagnant
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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Superstar Activator: Michelle Villalobos on finding truth and alignment from the depths
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Jun 29, 2020 |
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Roads Diverged: Gabriel Schlumberger's Covid-19 Response, 3D printing PPE
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Jun 26, 2020 |
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Through a Creative Lens: Gabe Schlumberger on pursuing what intrigues you
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Jun 22, 2020 |
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Location, Location, Location: Sarah McAlister Woelfle on non-profit burnout, Ivy League guilt, and finding your way home
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Jun 15, 2020 |
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In Our Footsteps: Drew Brady on walking with the next generation
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Jun 15, 2020 |
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Purpose over Passion: Dan Gonzalez on being industry agnostic and the problem with passion
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Jun 15, 2020 |
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Introducing Roads Taken
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Jun 01, 2020 |
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Who You'll Hear on Roads Taken
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Jun 01, 2020 |