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Listen "Reflection Practices for 2021 and Beyond"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Jeremie and Indrani discuss their own challenges with reflection and share some of their personal reflection practices.
Episode Time Codes
00:00 Intro00:20 Jeremie introduces the topic and the team.01:19 Jeremie asks, “Why do you find it difficult to reflect on things that have happened?”01:36 Indrani shares how her attitude toward reflection has changed.02:36 Søren Kierkegaard: “Life can only be understood backwards, but must be lived forward.”02:51 Jeremie and Indrani discuss uncertainty and failing fast and forward.04:07 The difference between reflecting on the behavior of others and yourself.06:49 Why Jeremie finds it difficult to reflect.08:32 Schedule time to reflect.08:58 Reflection and connection to work and leadership.10:04 The book Jeremie can’t wait to read in 2022, “Flourishing Enterprise.”10:49 Indrani shares why it’s important to reflect.12:57 Reframing experiences as part of a reflection practice.17:32 Visual and physical methods for reframing.21:25 Reflection Practice: Gratitude Journal.23:27 Indrani’s Gratitude Practice.30:14 Reflection Practice: Consolidate notes into a journal and review on a consistent basis.31:42 Reflection tool from Charlie Gilkey of Productive Flourishing: The Quarterly Review.36:58 Reflection tool from Charlie Gilkey of Productive Flourishing: The 10/15 Split.45:04 Indrani’s closing thoughts on reflection.47:11 Indrani wraps up with Søren Kierkegaard quote47:29 Outro
Resources
Flourishing Enterprise: The New Spirit of Business by Chris Laszlo and Judy Sorum Brown
“The Quarterly Review: 9 Questions to Help You Stay the Course and Adjust with Confidence” by Charlie Gilkey
“Build Daily Momentum Using the 10/15 Split” by Charlie Gilkey
Episode Time Codes
00:00 Intro00:20 Jeremie introduces the topic and the team.01:19 Jeremie asks, “Why do you find it difficult to reflect on things that have happened?”01:36 Indrani shares how her attitude toward reflection has changed.02:36 Søren Kierkegaard: “Life can only be understood backwards, but must be lived forward.”02:51 Jeremie and Indrani discuss uncertainty and failing fast and forward.04:07 The difference between reflecting on the behavior of others and yourself.06:49 Why Jeremie finds it difficult to reflect.08:32 Schedule time to reflect.08:58 Reflection and connection to work and leadership.10:04 The book Jeremie can’t wait to read in 2022, “Flourishing Enterprise.”10:49 Indrani shares why it’s important to reflect.12:57 Reframing experiences as part of a reflection practice.17:32 Visual and physical methods for reframing.21:25 Reflection Practice: Gratitude Journal.23:27 Indrani’s Gratitude Practice.30:14 Reflection Practice: Consolidate notes into a journal and review on a consistent basis.31:42 Reflection tool from Charlie Gilkey of Productive Flourishing: The Quarterly Review.36:58 Reflection tool from Charlie Gilkey of Productive Flourishing: The 10/15 Split.45:04 Indrani’s closing thoughts on reflection.47:11 Indrani wraps up with Søren Kierkegaard quote47:29 Outro
Resources
Flourishing Enterprise: The New Spirit of Business by Chris Laszlo and Judy Sorum Brown
“The Quarterly Review: 9 Questions to Help You Stay the Course and Adjust with Confidence” by Charlie Gilkey
“Build Daily Momentum Using the 10/15 Split” by Charlie Gilkey
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