The Work Utopia Podcast

On this episode of Work Utopia hosted by Al Dallas, the focus is on privacy rights. The speaker highlights the two categories of data tracking, personal and consumer, and advocates for awareness and education about human rights and technology manipulation to protect consumers. They express concern about the Canadian government's use of facial recognition software and secret service's power to remove privacy rights. There is also discussion about the lack of privacy laws in North America and the belief that privacy is essential for freedom. The episode ends with a call to align one's passion with their career.

Quick trailer on the Executive Legacy podcast. What better way to achieve a work utopia by listening to the legacies of those who have made a difference.

On this episode of Work Utopia, Al discusses the importance of listening and learning from younger generations. he discusses the evolution of norms and recruiting, the importance of self-actualization, and the journey towards spiritual fulfillment.  Reference: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ra60wcGVZV5KFrFvK8M1r?si=fcfd5d591388423f

On this episode of Work Utopia, the host invites a guest with over 20 years of recruiting experience to discuss the pros and cons of recruiting. With COVID causing major disruptions, the speaker emphasizes that abundancy is a mindset that can help job seekers find opportunities even in tough market conditions. The guest shares their experience managing karma while recruiting and provides insights into dealing with unexpected issues. They also discuss the importance of uncovering hidden information during the hiring process. The speaker believes that podcasting is a great way to showcase people's accomplishments and legacies, and intends to increase the frequency of their podcast episodes. They further share their perspective on achieving abundance, massive egos, and endless opportunities to learn.

The author reflects on their journey towards finding their passion for podcasting, investing, and talent acquisition. They tried new things but faced challenges and negative experiences. They believe in changing unhappy situations and moving on when necessary.

Have you been listening to yourself.....while you speak? Are you possibly talking too much? If you need to save time during the day, cut down on sharing your personal information.

Here are the three things you can do today to start a spiritual life. It's all for free. It's just up to you. Thanks again to Lama Marut.

Have you recognized the differences you have among-t the people that you have encountered? Did they help you achieve your current status? Embrace it.

Perhaps yesterday was not the best day. It was the past. It does not need to be the present. Have a great day and remember that the time is in the present - the time is now.

It started with technology issues. Now I am moving to plan B. Change happens. Technology makes me a bit miserable, so change, here, is actually good. Now I am guiding the change. It made me think of the optimal work conditions.

Has regret haunted you? I share an example about something dumb I did 20 years ago, how it crept into my life occasionally, and how I got rid of it.

Are you listening to the outside world. Do you spend your day doing things you hate, yet the world is telling you to stop. Here is my own experience with this.

Having limited time this summer has allowed me to prioritize, drop some activities, and get things done. Today's show is inspired by helping other people.

Is fear holding you back? Why? What are you protecting? Your survival? Fear gets in the way from us moving forward and taking advantage of life. Squash it!

After my week off, I was able to reflect and re-energize. I discovered that most of my stress (before my break) was coming from the focus on things that meant the least to me.

This is my review of Raymond Aaron's Monthly Mentor program. I discuss his program from his book - Double Your Income Doing What You Love. For More info, please visit http://www.aaron.om and http://www.monthlymentor.com.

Here are some of my thoughts after watching the IMAX film - A Beautiful Planet. I also share thoughts on the concept of the 100 Monkey Method. Life has hope!

Have you noticed those people stuck on the poverty line? Have you imagined what that is like for them? Can you see how lucky you are?

Death Dying Careers - What You Can Learn from End of Life. Here is some of what I have learned from my end of life care work.

I came across a person who littered in my beautiful neighborhood. My mind started negatively, and I realized that it was fueled by ideas I had toward the person's age group - millennial.

Marketing yourself is something that you are doing everyday.  You could be building a friendship network, hunting for a new job, or selling your products or services. Here's a quick recap: You meet people for the first time in a social environment, you are marketing yourself as a nice kind person, open, and trustworthy. Let’s say you are a job hunter, you are marketing. And of course, if you are an entrepreneur, you are selling yourself and your business products or services. The art of persuasion is involved with all three. You ask questions to people to learn about them and their challenges. Listening is incredible powerful when it comes to marketing. People like to talk, people want to be understood, and when people know that you are listening, it develops trust, and trust builds influence. I don’t know if people still think negatively about sales, but I sure don’t. Sales people are very good communicators, and quite frankly, their pretty entertaining. We based on need, wants, and desire. The buyer has the ultimate choice in the process. The buyer is your next boyfriend or girlfriend, The buyer is your future employer, and the buyer is the one that gives you money for the thing that they want from you.

Writing and Talking are great activities to help you get through challenging periods. I’ve practiced many different ways of expressing myself. Here is a summary of the show: Writing and talking are great tools for self reflection and discovery. Especially writing. We got all this jumbled stuff within in our minds, and we need a platform or a medium to sort it all out. I think if you are going through a challenge, then this can help you get some of the nasty stuff out of your head, but also help you organize your thinking. When you were done, say, your small journal is done, then you simply dispose of your writings. These things are not mementos or keepsakes. If you have someone that you fully 100% trust, you can sort a lot of things out, as long as the other person is not focusing on giving advice. The Socratic method is a form of cooperative argumentative dialogue between individuals, based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to draw out ideas and underlying presumptions. Argument – just talking about opposing ideas, no malice, just respectful communication. I get this often times where it’s just a conversation about something that is on my mind, and I am having a good conversation, and then new ideas will pop out and then I grab them and say YES that is a good idea, that could be very helpful! It could come from the other person, but I find at times, the idea comes from me. What do they say, we all have the answers within us. If you can get some value – and idea or the spirit of the direction of where you must go, then that is all you need.

This latest show discusses practicing suspicion. Can it eventually lead to anxiety?

I have become obsessed with my phone and checking my social media likes and shares. Here is one effective strategy to use to change this kind of habit.

The final installment covering the 'Buddhist' non-virtues and how I use them. http://workutopia.com

Part two of Buddhist Non-Virtues with today talking about Speech. At work, it can be so easy to join in on the complaining and the talking badly, especially toward others. On this podcast, we try to watch our mouth. www.workutopia.com

I was talking about rules and I brought up Buddhist virtues and non-virtues. Here is part one of a three part series explaining them, as I know them.

How do you approach exceptions? Do you have any rules that you life by? What do those exceptions ultimately do for you?

Have you been bored? If so, perhaps you are getting boring. The antidote is to learn. Life and culture is so rich. Take this opportunity, while you can, to get the most out of your life. http://workutopia.com

When you push for wanting more information and knowledge, does it ever hurt you? I've gone through this recently. I compare it to eating too much food. You have to know when to stop wanting more before it starts to hurt you. http://workutopia.com/better-method/

http://workutopia.com/questions-9-year-old/ Today's program is a Q and A from my nine year old daughter. It's mostly a podcast dedicated to her, but I share for all. Post Podcast Video Content Here: https://youtu.be/OjxPNcw5gls

http://workutopia.com/small-talk-negative-people-work/ Don't like the other person talking? Can't stand what they have to say? I've got a few things you can try....

http://workutopia.com/spiritual-practice-knowledge/ This program is about a brief look into my spiritual journey and how it became a tool for happiness and wisdom.

http://workutopia.com/ep55-your-time/ What does your time mean to you? Is it embedded with purpose? Are your days a blur or are they filled with meaning? Listen for Alexander's experiences on this episode.

This episode is an extension of the Raymond Aaron interview. Alexander goes into more detail on the reasons why people die: Health, Future, Friends, and Money.

http://workutopia.com/minimum-target-outrageous-interview-raymond-aaron/ Part 2 of the Raymond Aaron interview focuses on goal setting and achievement. Raymond is the bestselling Author of , ‘Chicken Soup For The Parent’s Soul’. Download a free copy of ‘Double Your Income Doing What You Love’, at http://aaron.com. http://www.monthlymentor.com/ http://aaron.com/events/

http://workutopia.com/how-to-live-longer-interview-w-raymond-aaron-part-1/ Raymond Aaron, is the bestselling Author of , ‘Chicken Soup For The Parent’s Soul’ & ‘Double Your Income Doing What You Love’. He joins me and shares his amazing wisdom on why people die. http://www.monthlymentor.com/ http://aaron.com/events/

http://workutopia.com/donald-trump-fuel-for-harsh-words/ Is Social Media becoming more negative? Donald Trump is ubiquitous on Twitter. How are you reacting to this? Are your actions helping the situation?

http://workutopia.com/what-to-do-with-pain/ Do you have painful memories? What do you do with them? Yesterday, I conjured up many old painful memories. This podcast episode is about my experience.

http://workutopia.com/start-to-your-day/ How do you start your day? Do you run? Do you jog? Do you smoke? Are you rushing? Did you stay up late? Do you need fast food to make it in time for work? Is the start of your day working for you?

http://workutopia.com/more-patience/ Are you patient? Were you born with this quality? Do you believe it’s a virtue? If you need more, how can you develop more of it? There is something that you can do. Listen to find out.

http://workutopia.com/get-unhappy-let-it-go/ Do you hold on to injustice? Sometimes we hold on to things or events way too long. Listen for some ideas and a couple of strategies on how to let these things or events go.

http://workutopia.com/resume-mistakes-an-active-career-approach-w-steve-levy/ Recruiting Influencer, Steve Levy, joins us and share practical advice and wisdom on mistakes on the resume, LinkedIn, the recruiters job, social media, profiles, research, career journals, and taking an active approach. Additional Resources: https://recruitinginferno.com https://recruitinginferno.com/2010/12/07/interview-like-a-consultant/

Shree touches on the foundation of Transformation Meditation and also guides us on a short meditation. Listen for some thoughtful advice on how to start your meditation practice.

http://workutopia.com/cultivating-peace-interview-w-shree-part-1/ Shree (aka, Sherrie Wade) joins me to talk about meditation and more specifically, Transformation Meditation. We discuss being the ‘Knower’ and how this knowing can lead people to peace. To contact Shree and many teachings, please visit http://transformationmeditation.com/

http://workutopia.com/where-is-the-i-or-me/ Who are you exactly? Can you find where the I or me is? We all associate with who we think we are – shy, serious, moody, etc. Let’s challenge that.

http://workutopia.com/the-useless-unconscious/ Many of us feel like our past holds us back and keeps us from getting what we want. It’s probably right, if you agree with that statement. What if you choose not to agree and then decided to resolve your past? Move forward with your life.

http://workutopia.com/dumping-negative-people/ Who are the negative people in your life? Are these people at work too? Do they drag you down and suck the energy right out of you? Let’s put this in perspective….

http://workutopia.com/reduce-technology/ Have you been thinking that you have been spending too much time on your phone lately? Does this cause you any harm? Here’s a few things that might motivate you – if the time is right. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/radiation/cell-phones-fact-sheet

http://workutopia.com/subscribe-to-podcast/ http://workutopia.com/being-an-entrepreneur-interview-w-sam-crowley/ The second part of our interview with Sam Crowley is focused on what an Entrepreneur can do that will help create a successful business. Sam shares his wisdom and offers some great advice to those just starting out.