Episodes

  • 343. Dance Like Somebody's Watching
    Apr 22 2025

    This week, Jen and Pete noodle on the notion of an ever-changing "who's it for", and the many different elements that go into thinking about your audience. (Hello, listeners!)

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • Why might the audience and/or intended purpose of a project change over time?
    • How can being in an audience encourage a beginner's mindset, in addition to a growth mindset?
    • How might you think about the psychographics of your audience, as opposed to demographics?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

    You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    17 mins
  • 342. Oversaturated
    Apr 15 2025

    This week, Pete brings a dilemma to Jen, that he is feeling oversaturated in terms of leadership content, and together, they work to find solutions. (And some of them may surprise you!)

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • What does it mean to feel oversaturated, and what might cause that feeling?
    • Why is it important to learn empathy through many different pathways?
    • Why might we need to shift our learning to a more broad scope, as opposed to a narrow concentration?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

    You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    18 mins
  • 341. Victim vs. Player
    Apr 8 2025

    Borrowing a framework from Claire Hughes Johnson, Pete and Jen toss around the differences between being a victim and a player (and noodle on the words within the phrase itself, of course).

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • How might we take more ownership of our work and our responsibilities?
    • Why is it important to think about your team, when working towards a collective goal?
    • How might we keep ourselves accountable, and find self-empowerment?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

    You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    17 mins
  • 340. Empty Can
    Apr 1 2025

    This week, Jen and Pete thrash about the mystery of their empty can of episodes, and noodle on habits, rules, and constraints.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • Why are streaks important, when sustaining a habit or practice?
    • How might we reduce the scope of our habits, when necessary, in order to maintain them?
    • Why is recording this podcast an important habit for both Jen and Pete?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

    You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    20 mins
  • 339. The Nedlog Rule
    Mar 25 2025

    In this week's episode, Jen and Pete ask the question: What if you treated yourself the way you treat others?

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • What is the golden rule?
    • Why might we be more generous or empathetic towards others, and not ourselves?
    • How might we take ourselves a little less seriously?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

    You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    17 mins
  • 338. Mic Check
    Mar 18 2025

    This week, Jen and Pete noodle on what the hidden meaning might be behind different ways of approaching the seemingly simple task of a mic check.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • What kind of a mic checker is Jen? And Pete?
    • How might we better prepare ourselves for foreseeable surprises?
    • What are some new frames of thinking about the importance of context, and the importance of being concise?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

    You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    16 mins
  • 337. Gorgeous Pythons
    Mar 11 2025

    Inspired by her teammates, Jen shares with Pete many of the lessons she has learned from the combination of group fitness training and community building.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • What are some tools and strategies to building a strong, spirited, and supportive team?
    • How might you identify your teammate's strengths, and then amplify them?
    • Why is it important to introduce more than just the topic of work, to a work environment?
    • Where might we find more play in our day-to-day lives?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

    You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    19 mins
  • 336. Solvitur Ambulando
    Mar 4 2025

    Dusting off an old Latin phrase, "It is solved by walking," Pete and Jen noodle on the many benefits of a regular walking and movement practice in our every day lives.

    Specifically, in this episode Jen and Pete talk about:

    • How might walking jumpstart creativity or a positive mood?
    • In what ways might we build a walking or movement practice?
    • Why might going on a walk with another person be beneficial and meaningful?

    To hear all episodes and read full transcripts, visit The Long and The Short Of It website: https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/.

    You can subscribe to our Box O’ Goodies here (https://thelongandtheshortpodcast.com/) and receive a weekly email full of book and podcast recommendations, quotes, videos, and other interesting things that Jen and Pete are noodling on.

    To get in touch, send an email to: hello@thelongandtheshortpodcast.com.

    Learn more about Pete's work here (https://humanperiscope.com/) and Jen's work here (https://jenwaldman.com/).

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    20 mins
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