EPISODE 241 In personal growth circles, we often hear about the importance of the 4C’s of connection, cooperation, collaboration and co-creation. We are encouraged to connect, cooperate, collaborate and co-create with other people and with our own unique soul purpose, our own relationships, our own communities and our own goals. Yet there is another equally important concept that receives far less attention: the ability to disassociate, then disconnect from things that are not good for us. Disassociation, in this context, is not about denial or avoidance. Rather, it is the conscious decision t
EPISODE 240 Human life is rarely defined by permanence. It is instead defined by change. You do not live in static conditions. You live your life in dynamic conditions. A career begins and ends. Relationships form and dissolve. Health changes. Beliefs evolve. Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) disrupt industries. You move through periods of uncertainty in the chaos of change before your life stabilizes into something new. Between every significant “before” and “after” exists an interesting space: called the “passage.” A “passage” is the ambiguous space between two change events.
EPISODE 239 Leadership used to be about certainty. You set a vision, built a plan, and executed it with precision. How would you define your own leadership style right now? My leadership style in part has always been, “Follow me.” What are you doing to build a successful team right now? In the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), leadership models and team building methods are becoming obsolete. Today, change is constant, disruption is expected, and the future rarely unfolds the way you predict. In this environment, the most effective leaders aren’t the ones with all the answers. They are lead
EPISODE 238 Personal development has traditionally focused on goals, motivation, and habits. People set goals to lose weight, write a book, start a business, etc. and then search for the motivation or discipline required to reach them. Yet many people discover a frustrating pattern: goals are set enthusiastically, but over time motivation fades and habits slowly disappear to achieve those goals. There is a new approach to personal growth and development that suggests a different starting point. Instead of focusing primarily on goals, individuals focus on identity, who they are becoming. This p
EPISODE 237 Are You a Disruptor? Many people feel the word disruptor used to belong exclusively to Silicon Valley. It described founders who overturned industries, rewrote business models, and rendered legacy systems obsolete, such as Bill Gates with Microsoft Windows, Steve Jobs with the iPhone, Elon Musk with SpaceX and Tesla and others. What Is a Disruptor, Really? At its core, disruption is not chaos. It is intentional pattern interruption. A disruptor identifies an entrenched framework then challenges it. In business, that might mean replacing physical stores with e-commerce such as what
EPISODE 236 Most people think change requires more time, more information, or more motivation. It doesn’t. Immediate positive change begins the moment you Decide. Period. Not consider. Not hope. Not wait until conditions improve. Not try. Decide. Period. Decide right now. “Your life changes the moment you make a new, congruent, and committed decision.” — Tony Robbins the self-help and motivational teacher How can you make decisions that will change the trajectory of your own life? Decide. Period. Your life doesn’t change when circumstances change. Your life changes when you Decide. Period. Out
EPISODE 235 In our age of constant comparison, endless opinions, and relentless noise, one of the greatest challenges we face is not deciding what to do, but deciding who to listen to. Trends change. External validation is fleeting. Yet, beneath the surface of all this motion, there exists something far more stable: your North Star. Your North Star is not a goal, a job title, or a destination. Your North Star is an internal compass, a deeply held sense of purpose, values, and direction that remains constant even when circumstances change. Your North Star, is your Intuition. Stephen Lesavich, P
EPISODE 234 I was recently at a music concert at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, California with a friend of mine who is a Hollywood actress. It was a concert featuring Robby Krieger of the Doors and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. Billy Gibbons said during the concert being a good performer depends on the “tuning” of your guitar and your “timing” playing on time with the rest of the band. “It’s all about tuning and timing.” Billy Gibbons Like good music, a good life for you emerges when you are both in tune and on time. How do you practice tuning and timing in your own life? When you tune yourself ca
EPISODE 233 I was recently in Los Angles, California, to see a music concert at the Troubadour. A friend of mine, a Hollywood actress, joined me for the concert at Troubadour. It was a concert including featuring Robby Krieger of the Doors and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. Like most great venues, it has rules, and like most rules, they only matter when they suddenly apply to you. As we passed through security, her purse was searched and a forbidden item was discovered: chewing gum. The security team informed her that chewing gum was not allowed inside. She was asked to give it up. She could throw i
EPISODE 232 You spend an extraordinary amount of time everywhere, except exactly where you are. Your mind replays conversations from years ago, rehearses arguments that may never happen, and sprints ahead to a future that doesn’t yet exist. You re-live fears from your past and project your fears in the future. Meanwhile, life, the real, tangible, breathing experience of it, is happening quietly beneath your feet. You need to live in the now, right now! The right now, the present moment is where your feet are. Living in the now doesn’t mean ignoring the future or denying the past. It means reco
EPISODE 231 In a previous blog post and podcast entitled, The New Paradigm of the 4 Cs, I introduced the 4 C’s of (1) Connection; (2) Cooperation; (3) Collaboration; and (4) Co-Creation, that are the new world paradigm for building meaningful personal and business relationships that shape the present and the future. Then I discussed the first concept of the 4C’s, Connection in another blog post and podcast. Next, I discussed the second concept of the 4C’s, Cooperation in another blog post and podcast. Next, I discussed the third concept of the 4C’s, Collaboration in another blog post and podca
EPISODE 230 In a previous blog post and podcast entitled, The New Paradigm of the 4 Cs, I introduced the 4 C’s of (1) Connection; (2) Cooperation; (3) Collaboration; and (4) Co-Creation, that are the new world paradigm for building meaningful personal and business relationships that shape the present and the future. Then I discussed the first concept of the 4C’s, Connection in another blog post and podcast. Next, I discussed the second concept of the 4C’s, Cooperation in another blog post and podcast. In this blog post and podcast, we go deeper on the third concept of the 4C’s, Collaboration.
EPISODE 229 In a previous blog post and podcast entitled, The New Paradigm of the 4 Cs, I introduced the 4 C’s of (1) Connection; (2) Cooperation; (3) Collaboration; and (4) Co-Creation, that are the new world paradigm for building meaningful personal and business relationships that shape the present and the future. Then I discussed the first concept of the 4C’s, Connection in another blog post and podcast. In this podcast we go deeper on the second concept of the 4C’s of Cooperation. Once connection is established, cooperation follows. Cooperation aligns the actions. Cooperation includes work
EPISODE 228 In my previous blog post entitled, The New Paradigm of the 4 Cs, I introduced the 4 C’s of (1) Connection; (2) Cooperation; (3) Collaboration; and (4) Co-Creation, that are the new world paradigm for building meaningful personal and business relationships that shape the present and the future. In this podcast we go deeper on the concept of Connection. Connection begins the process. Connection is the foundation of meaningful relationships. How can you practice Connection of the 4C’s in your own life? Without connection, cooperation feels mechanical, collaboration feels forced, and c
EPISODE 227 In an increasingly interconnected world, the way we relate to one another determines the strength of our communities, organizations, and societies. Human progress has always relied on our ability to bond, work together, share ideas, and create something greater than ourselves. The 4 C’s of (1) Connection; (2) Cooperation; (3) Collaboration; and (4) Co-Creation, are the new world paradigm for building meaningful personal and business relationships that shape the present and the future. These four C’s are not rigid steps but are fluid, dynamic steps. How can you the 4 C’s In your per
EPISODE 226 The other day, I made a small mistake while ordering something online. I typed in the wrong street address for my location to have my package delivered. While trying to deliver the package, the delivery driver called me, confused. The location on her GPS delivery system in her truck, was showing a fire hydrant in an empty field. I laughed quickly gave them the deliver driver my correct address. My package was successfully delivered, but my typing mistake stuck with me. I was not surprised the fire hydrant may had a GPS address tag as the fire department needs to know where the fire
EPISODE 225 What is a capability gap? Why do your capability gaps exist? How can you spot your own capability gaps? How can you close your own capability gaps? Your capability gaps represent the space between the actual life you’re living and the life you are potentially capable of living. Closing your capability gaps means stepping into your own life with authenticity, bravery, and purpose. Closing your capability gaps allows you to create a significant positive impact in your own life. Out There on the Edge of Everything®… Stephen Lesavich, PhD Copyright © 2025 by Stephen Lesavich, PhD. All
EPISODE 224 We are all guilty of spending most of our time consuming instead of creating. We spend hours scrolling on our phones, tablets and computers through social media, binging episodes on streaming services, watching cable tv, etc. Consuming makes you passive in your life. How would your life change if you became an active creator of new things in your own life? What are the benefits of creating instead of consuming? How can you create instead of consume in your own life? Creation turns you from passive observer into an active participant in your own life. Consumption is fleeting. Creati
EPISODE 223 When I worked as a professional software engineer for AT&T Bell Laboratories, I was a member of the AT&T corporate running team. At that time, one component of AT&T Bell Laboratories was located in Naperville, Illinois, which is a city about 30 miles south west of the city of Chicago. The AT&T running team was very competitive at that time and there were a couple of runners who could run about 4:10 mile. On my best days, I was running about a minute plus slower, or could run about a 5:30 pace per mile at that time. On May 19, 1988, I ran a 6K (3.7 miles) running road race, the Spri
EPISODE 222 Are you bored are work? How often have your heard from your children and other people that they are bored. In the age of constant notifications, motivational hacks and our productivity culture, boredom has been cast as a villain, something to avoid at all costs. What if Strategic Boredom is actually an untapped superpower you can use in your personal and professional life? What is Strategic Boredom? How Can Strategic Boredom Benefit You? How Does Strategic Boredom Work? Why Does Strategic Boredom Work? How Can You Practice Strategic Boredom in Your Personal and Professional Life? B
EPISODE 221 Summer carries a certain magic. The days stretch long and golden, the evenings hum with warmth and nature bursts into fullness. It’s a season that invites you to pause, breathe and savor. Yet, how often do you let it pass by in a blur of plans, busyness, or distractions? This summer, what if you chose to slow down, just enough to fully experience the joy that’s right in front of you? What can summer teach you? How can you let your intuition lead you this summer? Embracing the summer season will allow you to create a positive impact in your life. Out There on the Edge of Everything®
EPISODE 220 It’s Hard to See the Bigger Picture When You’re Standing in the Frame. You have been there. Stuck in a problem, tangled in emotions, or unsure of what’s really going on. Why? It’s hard to see the bigger picture when you’re standing in the frame. To gain perspective, you need to intentionally create distance. Here are a few tools that can help. Changing your perspective by stepping out of the current frame of your life and viewing the larger picture will help you create a positive impact in your life. Out There on the Edge of Everything®… Stephen Lesavich, PhD Copyright © 2025 by St
EPISODE 219 When we think about health and fitness, we often focus on strength, flexibility, or endurance. There’s one foundational element that quietly supports them all: physical balance. Balance is essential to everyday life, and its benefits reach far beyond simply avoiding a fall. I urge you to, challenge your balance! “Challenge Your Balance” Stephen Lesavich, PhD When we think about health and fitness, we often focus on strength, flexibility, or endurance. There’s one foundational element that quietly supports them all: physical balance. Balance is essential to everyday life, and its be
EPISODE 218 The week after the 4th of July often feels like a deep breath. It allows you to take a pause between celebration and routine. Many of you find yourselves craving calm after the fireworks of the 4th of July and this is the perfect moment to dive inward. What can swimming and water teach you about resilience and letting go? How can you use water to get into a flow and stay into a flow in your own life? Swim Through It Let the water teach you what you already know, you can make a positive impact in your life by staying in the flow. You’re stronger, more adaptable, and more buoyant tha
EPISODE 217 Let me share another true story with you. A painful one. A couple of years ago, as I was closing my car door with my left hand in the parking lot a local business, I got distracted and I slammed the car door with my left hand on all four of my fingers on my right hand, trapping all four of my fingers on my right hand in between the car door and the car body, with the car door locked. Ouch! It was immediately extremely painful and was an instance of adversity in my own life. Sometimes a situation in your own your life “slams the door” on you, causing you unexpected pain or an obstac
