234. The Power of Perspective in the Workplace feat. Howard Miller

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In this episode, Traci Chernoff and Howard Miller discuss the importance of levity in caregiving and the workplace. Howard shares his experiences with aging parents and how humor can be a coping mechanism during challenging times. They explore the significance of perspective and reframing situations to reduce stress and improve work-life balance. The conversation also touches on the inspiration behind Howard's book, 'Burdens and Blessings,' and the lessons learned from navigating personal and professional challenges. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Levity in Caregiving

03:00 The Importance of Perspective and Reframing

05:59 Balancing Work and Personal Life

09:09 The Role of Levity in Reducing Stress

11:55 Navigating Personal Challenges and Professional Life

14:46 Inspiration Behind 'Burdens and Blessings'

18:05 Lessons Learned from Caregiving Experiences

22:54 Navigating Work-Life Balance in a Remote World

29:48 The Importance of Reflection and Significance in Life

36:26 Building Relationships for Effective Leadership

39:37 The Balance Between Business and Humanity

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About Our Guest: 

Howard Miller is the #1 bestselling author of Burdens & Blessings: A Lighter-Hearted Approach for Middle-Aged Folks Dealing with Aging Parents, a heartfelt and humorous exploration of the challenges and joys of caring for aging parents. Through personal anecdotes, Miller shares his journey of navigating health issues, emotional struggles, and loss, emphasizing the transformative power of levity as a coping mechanism.

With over ten years of experience teaching management skills in the corporate world, Howard empowers professionals with the tools to work smarter, not harder, to achieve greater results.

A sought-after speaker, Howard engages corporate and community audiences with relatable stories, showing how levity can strengthen relationships, reduce stress, and positively impact a company’s ROI. In addition to his writing and speaking, Howard is a successful entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the bookkeeping industry. His work bridges the connection between processing grief and approaching life’s everyday challenges, inspiring others to face adversity—at home and in the workplace—with resilience, perspective, and levity.

Connect with Howard Miller here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-miller/ 

Website: https://www.fulcrumpointpartners.com/ 

Connect with Traci here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/HRTraci⁠

Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.

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