45. Get Unstuck: Move from "Why?" to "What Next?" with Maureen 'Mo' McKenna

How are you during these changing times? Are you feeling stuck, asking, “why me?” I believe this episode is exactly what you need. Today’s thought leader is bridge builder and business mentor, Maureen ‘Mo’ McKenna. Mo is a 'Pause-itive' and eclectic explorer and adventurer as she herself is enchanted by knowledge and driven by curiosity. She actively impacts the world through her work with ROE (Return on Energy), a collaborative search to identify and understand an organization’s strengths, its potentials, its greatest opportunities, and people’s hopes for the future. In short, she helps humans be more human and more productive. Give yourself a treat and listen to this episode to learn how to get unstuck by asking better questions that get us out of the ‘why?’ and into the ‘what next?’  [00:01 - 06:55] Opening Segment  I introduce Mo McKenna  The scope of Mo’s work and impact on the world ‘Pause-itive’ and eclectic explorer Return on Energy  A look at the lockdown in Toronto Life is changing [06:56 - 23:55]  Asking the Better Questions: Why vs. What Mo shares on her exploration on ‘asking better questions’ Research from Dr. Daniel Friedland A holistic approach to how we lead ourselves What matters most right now? Recognizing and avoiding triggers with TIP: T - This is not about you I - “Isn’t that interesting?”  P - Plant tight and hang loose Dealing with the unexpected and complex  Deal with efficiency but pivot  Nothing is certain or constant  Be kind to yourself and have compassion How to get out  The Snakes and Ladders analog