Kasley Killam, MPH, is the author of The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier (HarperCollins, June 2024). She is a Harvard-trained social scientist, award-winning innovator, and is internationally recognized as a leading expert in “social health”: the dimension of well-being that stems from relationships.

Kasley champions social health as a strategic advisor, keynote speaker, and founder of Social Health Labs, a national nonprofit that empowers community builders. Drawing from over a decade of studying, sharing, and applying the science of human connection, her expertise has been featured in major outlets including the New York Times, Scientific American, and Washington Post, and she pens the Social Health Blog for Psychology Today.

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Timestamps:

02:12 - Defining Social Health 04:02 - The Temple Analogy for Social Health 06:07 - The Importance of Connection for Longevity 00:10:01 - Assessing Social Health as a Positive Indicator 00:13:13 - Characteristics of Social Health 00:15:28 - Diverse Ties and Their Importance 00:19:12 - The Role of Casual Interactions 00:21:45 - Framework for Assessing Social Health 00:25:52 - Strategies for Strengthening Social Muscles 00:27:08 - Making Social Health a Priority 00:30:37 - Connection Preferences and Styles 00:35:02 - Blending Connection Styles 00:37:15 - Loneliness and Its Impact on Health 00:41:29 - Recognizing and Addressing Loneliness 00:44:13 - Localized Types of Loneliness 00:46:45 - Positive Psychology Approach to Social Health 00:47:48 - One Action to Improve Social Health

Susan Kaiser Greenland is a mindfulness educator and bestselling author, who teaches mindfulness to children, teens, parents, and educators for everyday practices. She is a former corporate attorney, but transformed her career after discovering meditation, founding Inner Kids to teach secular mindfulness in schools and community programs. She has been studying Buddhism for over 30 years. She has authored several widely translated books, including her latest release in July 2024, Real-World Enlightenment: Discovering Ordinary Magic in Everyday Life. The book offers 50 powerful tools for modern seekers, providing practical strategies to foster meaningful connections and alleviate the pressures of modern life.

Susan is a respected speaker and mentor, whose insights draw from global wisdom traditions and scientific research, aiming to foster meaningful connections and well-being in everyday life. Her work has been featured in publications such as the New York Times, Washington Post and CNN, and she speaks globally on mindfulness and its benefits.

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00:02:38 - Defining Real World Enlightenment 00:05:04 - Real World Enlightenment in Unpleasant Experiences 00:08:13 - Wonder, Awe, and Ambiguous Experiences 00:10:13 - Demystifying Traditional Enlightenment 00:12:00 - Examples of Real World Enlightenment 00:15:00 - Seeking vs. Allowing Enlightenment Experiences 00:19:19 - Grasping vs. Experiencing Non-Conceptual Moments 00:24:10 - Process Over Outcome in Meditation 00:27:35 - Indications of Real World Enlightenment 00:29:02 - Shifts in Perspective and Experience 00:30:08 - Meditation and Modern Relevance 00:35:02 - Sequential Process of Awareness and Self-Regulation 00:38:08 - Golden Threads in Wisdom Traditions 00:41:06 - Leading a Meaningful Life Through Golden Threads 00:43:08 - Small Daily Actions for Transformation 00:45:42 - Practical Advice for Adults and Children 00:49:48 - Where to Find Susan Kaiser Greenland

Dr. Craig Dowden is a bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and executive coach born and raised in Newfoundland. He is celebrated for his expertise in bridging the gap between the science and practice of leadership excellence, and has spent over 25 years exploring the connections between leadership theory and application.

Craig’s career spans academia, keynote speaking, and executive coaching, where he currently coaches leaders across the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Craig has a Ph.D. in Psychology and Business and was a Professor at Carleton University, where he was nominated twice for the Capital Educators Award. He is a prolific contributor to top publications like Forbes, CEOWORLD, Psychology Today, and the Huffington Post, and has been featured on various TV, radio, and podcast platforms. His accolades include being named in the Ottawa Business Journal “Top 40 Under 40” list in 2009.

Craig has authored two bestselling books: Do Good To Lead Well: The Science and Practice of Positive Leadership (2019) and A Time To Lead: Mastering Your Self So You Can Master Your World (2022), co-authored with Alan Mulally and Sarah McArthur. His podcast, Do Good To Lead Well, ranks in the top 1% globally, featuring interviews with notable thought leaders and CEOs.

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[01:10] Positive Leadership and Self-Mastery.

[05:20] Self-mastery and self-reflection.

[07:10] Building leadership skills as habits.

[12:39] Mindset shifts and reframing.

[16:41] Mastering our strengths.

[20:28] Authentic leadership.

[27:56] Building optimal team dynamics.

[29:32] Building diverse and enhancing teams.

[35:06] Feedback strategies.

[37:30] Seeking feedback for personal growth.

[42:36] Positive leadership and energy.

[46:07] Leadership for flourishing.