Pocket Sized Pep Talks

New Approaches From Traditional Wisdom

Episode Summary

Burnout is increasingly rampant in the business world and we need new approaches, but that doesn’t mean these new approaches can’t be adapted from traditional wisdom. Author and Rabbi Matthew Ponak sits down with Rob and shares some relevant ideas of Judaism from his book, Embodied Kabbalah that are accessible to people of all backgrounds... and he's right!

Episode Notes

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:

• The connection and some new/old approaches adapted from traditional wisdom.
• How spirituality plays a part in the workplace?
• The value of adapting Shabbat—the Jewish day of rest, for everyone to prevent burnout, and perhaps living a more meaningful, fulfilling life.
• How his message connects to the necessity to be resilient and bounce back from customer rejections.  
• How can we gain more focus at work and use our time more effectively.
• The school of thought that suggests avoiding a conversation about problems, or avoiding problems instead of dealing with them do more damage than good.
• The role social media plays in creating an anti-social dilemma.
• Mentors  that have helped Matthew shape his journey.

To learn more about this guest:

matthewponak.com