Divergent Sense
Arts & Culture Podcasts
What happens when common sense is common, but just not helpful? What happens when social standards and thought processes leave you stuck? It’s time for a new way of thinking… it’s time for Divergent Sense. Divergent means different, varying, or dissimilar. Divergent Sense is taking a different look at something to gain a fresh perspective and having viewpoints that are dissimilar to that which we know as “common”. This podcast was created to offer alternative opinions on topics ranging from life’s everyday challenges all the way through much more complex topics as well.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
What happens when common sense is common, but just not helpful? What happens when social standards and thought processes leave you stuck? It’s time for a new way of thinking… it’s time for Divergent Sense. Divergent means different, varying, or dissimilar. Divergent Sense is taking a different look at something to gain a fresh perspective and having viewpoints that are dissimilar to that which we know as “common”. This podcast was created to offer alternative opinions on topics ranging from life’s everyday challenges all the way through much more complex topics as well.
Language:
English
Episodes
Communication Disconnects
3/2/2026
Do you every feel like you're talking to someone but they are not hearing you? Do you ever feel like your point was accurately made or received? Communication disconnects are a real thing and this episode will show you how to avoid them and conquer them.
Duration:00:22:11
Doing Good Work Poorly
2/23/2026
What happens when a master of their craft doesn't rise to the occasion? Or what happens when they sloppily deliver high-quality work? Have you ever had a great carpenter be unable to cross the finish line? Don't ruin your reputation by over-promising and under-delivering. Set achievable expectations and meet them - period.
Duration:00:22:02
Intimidated by The Unknown
2/16/2026
We're all good at something, right? If not, just play along. But what happens when what we are good at meets the boundary of the unknown? What happens when we must sail in uncharted waters or, worse yet, lead in uncharted waters? Don't get paralyzed by the invisible line.
Duration:00:20:46
Four Things I Got Wrong as a Leader pt 2 of 2
2/9/2026
Teaching people to lead is sometimes best done by sharing where you've failed. Hopefully, you can learn from these stories, avoid the traps, and keep these mistakes off your record book.
Duration:00:25:14
Four Things I Got Wrong as a Leader pt 1 of 2
2/2/2026
Teaching people to lead is sometimes best done by sharing where you've failed. Hopefully, you can learn from these stories, avoid the traps, and keep these mistakes off your record book.
Duration:00:24:04
Vision: Dream or Reality
1/26/2026
We all dream, but sometimes we can get thrown off as to whether what we are living is the dream or the reality. Is it both? What is the difference?
Duration:00:16:28
Evaluate Before You Undo
1/19/2026
Cleaning house is good. Remodeling the house (organization) is even better, but before you damage the structure, find out why what you are removing or changing was there to begin with.
Duration:00:18:01
Don't Follow Your Passion
1/12/2026
Yep, you read that right. Don't follow your passion, but rather focus it. This process helps you refine what you are passionate about and helps move you along as you continue to enage with what started it all in the first place.
Duration:00:17:48
Welcome to 2026 - Now What?
1/5/2026
It's a new year and a new you... blah blah blah whatever. It's a new year, what are we supposed to do, how are we supposed to do it, and why?
Duration:00:16:58
Focus on The Negatives
12/29/2025
All around us, we are encouraged to be positive, and that is predominantly a good thing. However, there are times that we need to focus on the negatives to help get us through a place or season we may be stuck in. Focusing on the positive is so beneficial, but if we hide behind the positives, there can be repercussions.
Duration:00:16:18
End The Year Well
12/22/2025
Well, 2025 is winding down. Maybe it has been a great year, or maybe it has been a bust. Either way, here are some tips on how to end the year well.
Duration:00:18:09
What Every Leader Needs
12/15/2025
Whether you are in leadership or support someone who is, here is some great points on what every leader needs. The read can be a slippery slope, though, so proceed with caution.
Duration:00:25:39
Relating to Relationships
12/8/2025
Relationships of all kinds are all around us every day. We have hundreds of encounters with people we form momentary relationships with: The barista at your local coffee shop, the kind officer that pulled you over on your way to work etc. However, these relationships are fleeting and lack the substance and depth of those we are in meaninful relationship with.
Duration:00:18:31
Dealing With Distractions
12/1/2025
Sometimes in life we find ourselves....
What happened? Get distracted? Yeah, it happens a lot. This episode will give you some tips on how to manage them effectively.
Duration:00:24:56
Thanksgiving Er'day
11/24/2025
Thanksgiving comes around once a year, every year. But what would happen if we made being intentionally thankful a part of everyday living? This episode explores the good things that can come from being consistently aware of all that we have to be thankful for.
Duration:00:14:16
What Season Are You in? Building, Sustaining, or Enjoying
11/17/2025
We've talked a lot about seasons, but in this episode, we look at what it means to evaluate what season you are in, be it a season of building, a time to stay the course and sustain, or a season to let off the gas a little and enjoy.
Duration:00:25:30
No Margin, No Good
11/10/2025
There are times to burn the candle at both ends, but making that a norm is not only unsustainable, it is also detrimental to long-term corporate and personal health, productivity, and longevity.
Duration:00:35:26
Scotland The Brave
11/3/2025
Today's episode is a bit divergent from our "norm". Today, we get to hear about Bill's recent trip to Scotland with his family. Bill's family shares a rich Scottish heritage, which made this journey across the pond one that meant much more than a vacation. Hear him recount what the trip meant, some of what he saw, and some of what he heard while in the motherland.
Duration:00:23:17
Where The Leaders At?
10/27/2025
The harder things get, the scarcer the supply of good leaders becomes. There are a few hallmarks of what keeps a good leader a good leader. Don't miss the boat when you could have been the captain.
Duration:00:35:36
More Blindspots Common to Leaders
10/20/2025
Leaders have to have their head on a swivel, but what happens when they can't see what they can't see? What happens if you are the leader? Are you open to feedback? Do you have people around you that you trust? Don't get caught up by what you cannot see.
Duration:00:31:50