Bluetiful Leaders Podcast
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Everyone has the potential to be a "Kindness Leader" leader. Everyone has the potential to leave footprints on their heart or the heart of another. It is simply choosing to do a kind act to make a challenge or loss into something “bluetiful”.
Why do I use the word "bluetiful" in lieu of “beautiful”? Well, I guess you could say it was divine intervention that the day I decided to start a kindness podcast, Crayola announced the winning entry in their contest to name their new blue crayon. Bluetiful was the winner amongst 5 entries. Immediately drawn to the name, it was decided it would be one of the name options for the podcast
Welcome to Bluetiful…Celebrating Kindness Leaders podcast. On this podcast, you will hear fantastic uplifting stories of people who have either personally gone through a challenge or tragedy or helped someone else who has, and turned the "blue" into something "bluetiful".
The Kindness Leaders I have chosen are diverse. The stories they tell are all very different. Some have lost children. Some have lost parents. Some have had severe health issues. Some are advocating for someone else. Some have had life-changing accidents. Some do it at their job every day. The similarity is that no matter what their stories are, they have made something "blue" into something "bluetiful".
I hope you enjoy the show!
Location:
United States
Description:
Everyone has the potential to be a "Kindness Leader" leader. Everyone has the potential to leave footprints on their heart or the heart of another. It is simply choosing to do a kind act to make a challenge or loss into something “bluetiful”. Why do I use the word "bluetiful" in lieu of “beautiful”? Well, I guess you could say it was divine intervention that the day I decided to start a kindness podcast, Crayola announced the winning entry in their contest to name their new blue crayon. Bluetiful was the winner amongst 5 entries. Immediately drawn to the name, it was decided it would be one of the name options for the podcast Welcome to Bluetiful…Celebrating Kindness Leaders podcast. On this podcast, you will hear fantastic uplifting stories of people who have either personally gone through a challenge or tragedy or helped someone else who has, and turned the "blue" into something "bluetiful". The Kindness Leaders I have chosen are diverse. The stories they tell are all very different. Some have lost children. Some have lost parents. Some have had severe health issues. Some are advocating for someone else. Some have had life-changing accidents. Some do it at their job every day. The similarity is that no matter what their stories are, they have made something "blue" into something "bluetiful". I hope you enjoy the show!
Twitter:
@wholecarenetwrk
Language:
English
Episodes
Wearing Christmas Socks On the First Day of School
10/6/2018
Kindness Leaders in Education Series - Part 1
Host Allison Elkow Lazicky chats with Melinda Buchanan, a high school teacher in Krum, Texas who starts off the year by sharing the most kind, loving thought to her students as to why she is wearing Christmas socks. Together Allison and Melinda discuss modeling kindness as a high school teacher and encouraging them to be kind to each other. Melinda's passion for teaching and love of books makes her a great influence on her students. She chats...
Duration:00:35:57
Being a Kindness Leader in the World of Education
9/28/2018
Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she kicks off her "Kindness Leaders in the World of Education" series with Jane Mintz the Director, Educator Support and Effectiveness for Ventura County's Office of Education about her role setting up all new teachers in the county with a mentor and how she supports the teachers that serve as mentors. They discuss the attributes needed to be an effective teacher. She identifies the kindness leader who influenced her to be a teacher and the student that...
Duration:00:25:57
Designing Your Life After Loss
9/21/2018
Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks with Paula Zackeru about resiliency and going on with life after losing her brother, her husband and her Dad all within 17 months. Paula talks about creating her travel company, Sapphire Tours and the happiness she gets when providing people with a true New York City experience. She also shares a fun tale about the day NYC closed due to snow and what she did to make her customers have a "bluetiful" experience despite the weather. This podcast...
Duration:00:32:25
Let's Talk Fan Engagement with a NY Jets Employee...
9/7/2018
Join Bluetiful host, Allison Elkow Lazicky, as she interviews McKayl Novak on her job working in Promotions and Fan Engagement with the NY Jets, her goal to make a positive impact on everyone she meets and the ultimate job she someday dreams of doing! You will be entertained by McKayl's quick wit and your heart will be warmed by her positivity. Listen as she chats about being the youngest of three and the only girl and how that made her love being the center of attention. This young lady is...
Duration:00:24:28
Too Phased...a Story of Pain, Persistence, Strength, Kindness Leaders and Love...
8/10/2018
Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she interviews Christine Rucci, a woman who, following a car accident in the early 1980's has endured 30+ facial surgeries as a result. Christine talks about her life, the highs, and lows following the surgeries and the psychological impact of it all. Today she works as a nurse and talks openly about how her experience and the challenges that she has overcome have made her incredibly empathetic. This show is a range of emotions but whether you are...
Duration:00:36:05
Too Phased...a Story of Pain, Persistence, Strength, Kindness Leaders and Love...
8/10/2018
Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she interviews Christine Rucci, a woman who, following a car accident in the early 1980's has endured 30+ facial surgeries as a result. Christine talks about her life, the highs, and lows following the surgeries and the psychological impact of it all. Today she works as a nurse and talks openly about how her experience and the challenges that she has overcome have made her incredibly empathetic. This show is a range of emotions but whether you are hearing...
Duration:00:36:05
A Community Leader Talks About Advocacy and Leadership
8/3/2018
Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky, as she chats with Faigie Horowitz about her passions...advocacy, writing, motivational speaking, her faith community and her work at Caring Professionals. Faigie talks about Rachel's Place a shelter she helped create in Brooklyn, NY for homeless girls. Faigie discusses what traits make great leaders able to connect with the people they serve. She shares some great real-life "kindness leadership" examples of empathy and understanding at Caring...
Duration:00:50:17
A Community Leader Talks About Advocacy and Leadership
8/3/2018
Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky, as she chats with Faigie Horowitz about her passions...advocacy, writing, motivational speaking, her faith community and her work at Caring Professionals. Faigie talks about Rachel's Place a shelter she helped create in Brooklyn, NY for homeless girls. Faigie discusses what traits make great leaders able to connect with the people they serve. She shares some great real-life "kindness leadership" examples of empathy and understanding at Caring Professionals...
Duration:00:50:17
Susan Anderson Salutes the Kindness Leaders in the Life of Her Special Needs Daughter, Kara
7/13/2018
Join us as host Allison Elkow Lazicky talks with Susan Anderson about her special needs daughter Kara. Susan talks openly about the challenges they have faced with Kara's care journey and the Kindness Leaders that have supported them both at Woods Services in Bucks County, PA where Kara resides and those in their hometown of Hillsborough, NJ. As you listen, you will be inspired by Susan who is truly an advocate, a warrior, a fighter and a hero when it comes to her special needs daughter....
Duration:00:52:26
Learn How Erica Hornthal Uses Dance/Movement Therapy to Stimulate Older Adults Diagnosed With Dementia
7/6/2018
Join host Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks to Erica Hornthal, the Founder and President of Chicago Dance Therapy about the effects of dance and movement on seniors with dementia and movement disorders. Erica shares real-life stories from working with this population and how the small breakthroughs during their sessions make a big difference to the patients and their families. Prepare to be amazed at Erica's passion for what she does in this heartwarming podcast.
Duration:00:43:26
Learn How Erica Hornthal Uses Dance/Movement Therapy to Stimulate Older Adults Diagnosed With Dementia
7/6/2018
Join host Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks to Erica Hornthal, the Founder and President of Chicago Dance Therapy about the effects of dance and movement on seniors with dementia and movement disorders. Erica shares real-life stories from working with this population and how the small breakthroughs during their sessions make a big difference to the patients and their families. Prepare to be amazed at Erica's passion for what she does in this heartwarming podcast.
Duration:00:43:26
Why Kindness Leaders in Healthcare Should Utilize Strengths Finder Training With Their Teams
6/29/2018
Bluetiful Leader host, Allison Lazicky talks with Cathy Braxton about the Clifton Strengths Finders assessment and how it has helped she and her business partner, Tami Neuman understand each other and the strengths they each bring to their company, Silver Dawn Training. If you are looking for a way to engage your team, this will explain how the Strengths Finder assessment will do just that. This episode is filled with some good information...some great laughs and a most classic answer of...
Duration:00:52:26
Why Kindness Leaders in Healthcare Should Utilize Strengths Finder Training With Their Teams
6/29/2018
Bluetiful Leader host, Allison Lazicky talks with Cathy Braxton about the Clifton Strengths Finders assessment and how it has helped she and her business partner, Tami Neuman understand each other and the strengths they each bring to their company, Silver Dawn Training. If you are looking for a way to engage your team, this will explain how the Strengths Finder assessment will do just that. This episode is filled with some good information...some great laughs and a most classic answer of how...
Duration:00:52:26
Traits to Look For When Hiring Leaders in Assisted Living...
6/22/2018
Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she and Tami Neumann discuss traits to look for when hiring managers in an Assisted Living. From charisma to the power of woo...from empathy to curious...from clarity to persuasion...they discuss what traits they like to see with what leaders. They share stories of their Assisted Living careers and have lots of laughs in this episode. The show ends with Tami answering the 10 "Inside the Actors Studio Questions".
Duration:00:44:18
Traits to Look For When Hiring Leaders in Assisted Living...
6/22/2018
Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she and Tami Neumann discuss traits to look for when hiring managers in an Assisted Living. From charisma to the power of woo...from empathy to curious...from clarity to persuasion...they discuss what traits they like to see with what leaders. They share stories of their Assisted Living careers and have lots of laughs in this episode. The show ends with Tami answering the 10 "Inside the Actors Studio Questions".
Duration:00:44:18
Laugh, Learn, Love, & Lighten Up Through Play With Mindy Bolton
6/8/2018
Join our host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks with the imaginative and creative Mindy Bolton about her Playscriptions Program. Mindy is an Intergenerational Creative Engagagement Specialist that assists people to tap into their personal sense of peace and play. Mindy talks about giving people permission to play, and just what that looks like. She describes how play can feel across all the generations. `You won't want to miss this show as Mindy is truly an inspiring "Kindness Leader".
Duration:00:45:49
Laugh, Learn, Love, & Lighten Up Through Play With Mindy Bolton
6/8/2018
Join our host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks with the imaginative and creative Mindy Bolton about her Playscriptions Program. Mindy is an Intergenerational Creative Engagagement Specialist that assists people to tap into their personal sense of peace and play. Mindy talks about giving people permission to play, and just what that looks like. She describes how play can feel across all the generations. `You won't want to miss this show as Mindy is truly an inspiring "Kindness Leader".
Duration:00:45:49
Kindness Leaders Caring For Holocaust Survivors
6/1/2018
Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks to Adina Katz of Caring Professionals about their Holocaust Survivors Program. Adina talks about qualities needed to care for people who survived the autrocities of the Holocaust as well as triggers that can set them off and why. Adina also shares a story of going the extra mile. The kindness that Adina, her co-workers, and the caregivers show to these patients is inspiring. Enjoy this episode.
Duration:00:23:43
Kindness Leaders Caring For Holocaust Survivors
6/1/2018
Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks to Adina Katz of Caring Professionals about their Holocaust Survivors Program. Adina talks about qualities needed to care for people who survived the autrocities of the Holocaust as well as triggers that can set them off and why. Adina also shares a story of going the extra mile. The kindness that Adina, her co-workers, and the caregivers show to these patients is inspiring. Enjoy this episode.
Duration:00:23:43
If You Build It, Those With Special Needs Will Come - A Couple's "Bluetiful" Story Behind the Tom's River Field of Dreams
5/25/2018
Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she talks with the inspiring Christian Kane about a tragic car accident that left his young son, Gavin with a Traumatic Brain Injury. Christian talks about the accident, Gavin's progress and how his incredible wife, Mary leads Gavin's care schedule each day. Christian also shares how Gavin's positivity has inspired he and Mary to spearhead a project, the "Toms River Field of Dreams" which will turn 3 acres of land at By Lea Park into a complex for people...
Duration:00:39:00