Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions!

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[00:00] Introduction to the Junto

[00:43] Welcome to Curated Questions

[01:04] Setting the Scene: 1727 Philadelphia

[01:22] Meet the Junto Members

[01:57] The Junto's Impact on Society

[04:03] Franklin's Early Life and Influences

[04:55] The Formation of the Junto

[05:16] The Rules of the Junto

[05:35] The Spirit of Inquiry

[06:14] The Power of Language

[06:54] The Playful Side of the Junto

[07:19] The 24 Questions

[08:12] Themes ...

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[00:00] Introduction to Curated Questions

[01:49] Introducing Scott Johnson

[04:18] The Power of Questions

[06:04] Conversations with Strangers

[07:43] The Tattoo Conversation Starter

[09:23] The Origin of 'What Was That Like?'

[12:25] Jennifer Caused a Fatal Accident

[16:15] Finding Guests for the Podcast

[18:30] Unusual Stories and Listener Engagement

[23:47] Creating a Safe Space for Guests

[31:05] The Impact of Storytelling

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[00:00] Introduction to Curated Questions

[00:32] Meet Dr. Ernest Ponraj

[01:29] The Twist: Dentist and Artist

[02:01] Tour of the Art Gallery

[03:00] First In-Person Conversation

[03:10] Understanding the Power of Questions

[04:43] Connecting Through Questions

[11:12] The Journey to Practice Ownership

[12:21] Challenges and Growth in Dentistry

[13:48] COVID-19 and a New Beginning

[15:40] Combining Dentistry and Art

[18:41] Patie...

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[00:00] Introduction: Seeing Through the Myth

[01:06] Welcome to Curated Questions

[01:28] Ken's Backstory

[02:05] Rethinking American History

[03:05] Discovering Hidden Truths

[03:58] Impact of Redlining and Racism

[05:14] The Church's Complicity

[06:19] Systemic Inequality

[06:52] Influential Authors

[08:26] The Reality of White-Body Supremacy & Lynching

[12:52] Repentance and Reconciliation

[13:24] The Unfulfilled Promises

[16:...

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[00:00] Introduction: The Power of Questions

[01:24] Meet Jeff Wetzler

[03:14] The Power of Questions in Childhood

[04:38] Encouraging Questions in Families

[05:57] The Sacred Invitation of Questions

[08:01] Quality vs. Crummy Questions

[09:11] Designing Effective Questions

[14:08] Listening to Learn

[14:43] The Three Languages of Listening

[16:07] Practical Exercises for Better Listening

[19:02] Question Strategies

[23:38] Redis...

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[00:00] Introduction: The Power of Showing Up for Yourself

[01:04] Curated Questions: A Resource for Personal Growth

[01:27] Introducing Shelbie Morgan: A Force for Good

[02:46] Shelbie's Early Life and Parental Influence

[03:41] The Role of Choices and Freedom in Shelbie's Upbringing

[07:12] Volunteering and Its Impact on Shelbie's Life

[08:12] The Importance of Giving Back

[09:27] Shelbie's Passion for Sports and Extracurri...

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[00:00 The Secret to Effective Interviewing

01:08 Introduction to Curated Questions

01:29 MK Palmore's Background and Career

03:09 Joining the FBI: Initial Expectations

03:59 The Importance of Interviewing Skills in the FBI

05:08 Military Background and FBI Training

05:55 Diverse Skills Program and Military Influence

09:39 Practical Interview Training at the FBI

15:12 Creating Psychological Safety in Interviews

20:17 Building T...

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[00:00] Introduction and Career Advice

[01:04] Host Introduction and Show Purpose

[01:25] Tony Kennedy's Football Journey

[02:47] Transition to Professional Football

[04:05] Experiences with the Dallas Cowboys

[06:32] First Impressions and Rookie Challenges

[08:42] Memorable Moments and Regrets

[11:59] Lessons from the NFL

[15:00] Mentoring Young Athletes

[17:27] Guiding Athletes Beyond Sports

[18:36] Successful Transitions Post...

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[00:00] Understanding the Real Reason Behind Lost Sales

[01:00] Introduction to Curated Questions

[01:37] Meet Patrick Dubois

[02:41] The Power of Questions in Sales

[06:18] Patrick's Journey into Sales

[07:34] Early Sales Experiences and Challenges

[09:33] Transition from Veterinary Aspirations to Sales

[14:02] Lessons Learned in Sales

[19:26] The Importance of Curiosity in Sales

[23:18] Misconceptions About Sales

[26:13] Sales...

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[00:00] The Importance of Questioning

[01:21] Introduction to Curated Questions

[02:20] Meet Kevin Kelly

[03:56] Kevin Kelly's Mentor: Stewart Brand

[05:33] The Role of Questions in Intellectual Traditions

[06:47] Disequilibrium and Growth

[10:21] Embodied Questions and Exploration

[11:11] Balancing Exploration and Exploitation

[11:50] The Inefficiency of Questioning

[15:53] The Abundance Mindset

[18:39] The Inevitable and Quali...

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[00:00]The Misleading Spark in Dating

[00:47] Introduction to Curated Questions

[01:35] Meet Tim Molnar: The Dating Strategist

[02:21] The Power of Asking Better Questions

[06:06] The Analytical Approach to Dating

[08:34] Reverse Engineering Love

[13:35] Picking A Date Number

[15:40] Self-Awareness in Dating

[18:12] Emotional Rewards and Protections

[22:58] A Predictor of Long-Term Happiness

[30:30] Healthy Relationships and Ha...

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[00:00] Introduction to Winning Behaviors

[00:33] Welcome to Curated Questions

[01:07] Meet Dave Reynolds

[02:20] Dave's Leadership Journey

[02:44] The Influence of Pablo

[03:53] Pablo's Leadership Style

[05:04] Learning from Pablo

[06:44] Dave's Growth and Development

[14:48] Rumin8 and Its Mission

[15:09] Strategic Use of Questions

[19:32] Discovery Phase in Consulting

[23:25] Implementing Coaching Culture

[27:36] The Art and Sc...

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[01:13] Meet Lisa Wimberger: A Story of Resilience

[06:22] The Lightning Strike Incident

[08:34] Living with Seizures: A Hidden Struggle

[11:01] The Turning Point: Embracing Inquiry

[16:52] Discovering Neurosculpting

[19:19] The Power of Neuroplasticity

[21:37] Creating the Five-Step Process

[24:05] Implementing the Protocol

[28:30] Refining Meditation with Neuroscience

[34:25] Dangers of Meditation for Dissociative Nervous Sys...

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[01:14] Unexpected Email from Employer

[05:49] The Deferred Resignation Program

[06:34] Initial Reactions and Concerns

[08:01] Evaluating the Offer

[08:21] Enhanced Standards of Conduct

[08:55] Personal Reflections and Concerns

[12:21] Seeking Advice and Making a Decision

[13:01] Option One: Do Not Resign

[14:56] Option Two: Resign

[16:44] Insights from Conversations

[21:30] Making The Decision

[23:51] Final Thoughts and Gratitud...

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[00:00] Introduction to Curated Questions

[01:05] Meet Chad Littlefield

[02:57] Chad's Journey with Questions

[05:14] The Impact of Powerful Questions

[05:40] World in Conversation

[08:22] The Essence of Connection

[11:31] The Role of Intention in Questions

[12:16] Chad's Origin Story

[20:17] The Power of Conversations

[25:50] Intentional Connections

[38:55] The Power of Clear Intentions

[39:42] Genuine Curiosity in Networking

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[03:47] Seth's Early Understanding of Questions

[04:33] The Power of Questions

[05:25] Building Relationships Through Questions

[06:41] This is Strategy: Focus on Questions

[10:21] Gamifying Questions

[11:34] Conversations as Infinite Games

[15:32] Creating Tension with Questions

[20:46] Effective Questioning Techniques

[23:21] Empathy and Engagement

[34:33] Strategy and Culture

[35:22] Microsoft's Transformation

[36:00] Global P...

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[00:00] Introduction to Right Now Questions

[01:58] Chazz Scott: Embracing Change and Overcoming Challenges

[05:31] Shreyaa and Esha Venkat: Balancing Nonprofit Work and Personal Growth

[10:02] Kwame Sarfo-Mensah: Reflecting on Personal and Professional Fulfillment

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[00:00] Reflecting on 2024: A Solo Journey

[01:29] Shreya and Esha Venkat: Making a Positive Impact

[02:17] Jimmy D. Smith: Mentorship and Strategic Friction

[03:10] Derek Sivers: Embracing Hard Questions

[04:26] Chaz Scott: Radical Self-Care and Personal Growth

[05:14] Kwame Sarfo-Mensah: Identity and Cultural Affirmation

[06:23] Bill Reed: Engaging with Heartfelt Questions

[07:03] Joe Primo: Gratitude and Life's Transitions

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