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Our workplace, household, and organizational cultures don’t exist in a vacuum, but they are created. This week, Dr. Michael Brown revisits a conversation with Dr. Russell Catania about an essential characteristic of exceptional leaders.

It is difficult to see a way out of our perpetual polarization, perhaps even more than the first time this episode was released. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Amy Seiffert revisit a practice that could heal our relationships and save our world.

It has been 1,785 days since this episode first aired, so we are all 1,785 days closer to death. This week, we revisit a conversation between Dr. Michael Brown and Logan Brown about how to live with a Marble Mindset.

The most devastating realization in life is that we are not becoming the people we’ve dreamed to become. This week, Dr. Michael Brown revisits a conversation with Casey Greenawalt where they introduce a practice that could guarantee a life well lived.

Life is too short to live on accident. This week, we revisit the first father-son conversation between Dr. Michael Brown and Dr. Justin Brown as they encourage us to live on purpose.

Fear is not fatal, and failure is not final. This week, Dr. Michael Brown revisits another powerful conversation with Amy Seiffert about courage, growth, and acceptance.

This week, Dr. Michael Brown revisits another early yet essential episode of Three Words Podcast in this conversation with author Amy Seiffert about the greatest gift we could ever give.

In the very first episode of Three Words, Dr. Michael Brown is joined by Beau Johnson as they kick off the podcast with three of Michael’s all-time favorite words.

One of the most underrated skills in life is the ability to navigate conflict effectively. This week Dr. Michael Brown (father of nine) and Sammy Adebiyi (father of five) encourage us to fight fair and model the way for our children to do the same.

How many times this week have you thought to yourself, “I just can’t do it all”? This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Jeromie Jones discuss a skill that can help us outgrow, outperform, and outlast ourselves.

When we live with the perspective that we will probably fail, we have already chosen this very outcome. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and endurance sports coach Josh Venis return for a conversation about taking a leap of faith where it matters most.

We will never achieve success if we are unwilling to fail on a regular basis. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and budding stand-up comedian Sammy Adebiyi inspire us to accelerate our growth by doing the thing that terrifies us most.

We are what we continually do. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Teresa Brown look toward the holidays by reflecting on traditions of the past and present.

By the end of this episode, another person will lose their life to suicide. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and public health worker Crystal King have a sobering yet instructive conversation about battling depression, navigating grief, and finding healing.

The average human being makes 35,000 decisions each day, and the average American couple spends 132 hours deciding what to eat each year. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Dr. Justin Brown have a fun yet powerful conversation that introduces us to a random number generator.

In a world where algorithms amplify fake news and people in power deceive the masses, it is more important than ever that we pass the mic to truth-tellers. But how do we combat the falsehoods that reign in our own brains? This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Sammy Adebiyi have an honest conversation about secrets, insecurity, and reality.

Most of us feel mostly unknown, even with the very people who should be closest. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Dr. Beau Johnson announce the release of the fourth book in their Essential Conversations series. Be Fully Known is available now only on Amazon. Buy the book here - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5QS9JVX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_D0FB5FQ8XJDMJAJ4KSAN_1&bestFormat=true

It’s a common response to anyone who dares to speak truth to power. This week, Dr. Michael Brown joins family physician and aspiring abolitionist Dr. Justin Brown in a conversation about passion, purpose, and priorities.

Would you drink one less coffee this week so that a child across the world could live an average of 25 years longer? This week, Dr. Michael Brown and affordable housing specialist Ethan Platt encourage us to maximize our impact through effective altruism.

Sometimes a situation calls for more than just an apology. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Sammy Adebiyi have a surprising conversation about insecurity, humility, and intimacy.

What if a simple choice could save your life? This week, Dr. Justin Brown shares his medical recommendations and Dr. Michael Brown shares his story in this important public service announcement.

When faced with life’s difficult circumstances, will we respond like a cow or like a bison? This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Dr. Tyler Schwanz have a conversation about pain, strength, and healing.

If we can ever have the hope to choose a better tomorrow, we must first accept that we have chosen our yesterday and our today. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Casey Greenawalt explore the concept of free will in this conversation about regret, addiction, and empathy.

Order the book - https://a.co/d/72xOztzThe next season of our lives is coming, whether we are ready or not. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Dr. Beau Johnson announce the release of the third book in their Essential Conversations series. Your Next Season is available now only on Amazon.

Excellence will always be attacked in a world content with complacency. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Luke Woolard have a conversation about exploration, energy, and empathy.

In a world where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are under attack, we still have the power to prioritize these values in our own lives – beginning with our bookshelves. This week, Dr. Michael Brown is joined by educator and lifelong reader Martha Chandran-Dickerson in a conversation about authoritarian regimes, book bans, and the fight for justice.

We all want to make a positive difference, but our working relationships often stand in the way of our most important goals. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Jeromie Jones offer their insights for people of influence, whether or not they hold the title of leader.

When we experience pain and suffering, it is tempting to believe either that God doesn’t care or that he is powerless to respond. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and non-profit leader Anthony King reflect on their mothers’ early deaths and introduce a practice that could carry us through life’s most difficult moments.

When is the last time you’ve named an insect, built a fort, or read a book about animals? This week, Dr. Michael Brown (father of nine adult children) and Hannah Lundquist (stay-at-home mother of two young children) inspire us to celebrate the postures, practices, and perspectives of our kids.

The purpose of life is not to avoid suffering but to pursue it. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Dr. Beau Johnson help us identify our passions and our purpose.

We cannot embrace someone with both arms when we are holding a shield. This week, Casey and Jenna Greenawalt consider productive responses to defensive emotions in their professions, their marriage, and their friendships with others.

What we know we can do is not nearly as important as what we choose to believe we can do. This week, life and performance coach Dr. Michael Brown is joined by Ironman certified endurance coach Josh Venis in a conversation about self-talk, setting goals, and success.

How do we respond when life doesn’t go as planned? This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Barb Roose, author of Surrendered, consider how good intentions can lead to destructive outcomes and encourage us instead to choose peace and productivity.

Many of our most important and enduring relationships are a brief phone conversation away from greater closeness and intimacy. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Dr. Tyler Schwanz reflect on the simple practice of loving those who have loved us first.

We have all burst into laughter unintentionally, but how many of us have made the intentional decision to find the humor in our everyday lives? This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Casey Greenawalt have a surprising conversation about grief, gossip, and having a good time.

Who we are when nobody’s watching is who we really are. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and content creator Finn Hogan celebrate the 200th episode of Three Words with a conversation about consistency and authenticity.

We are all competitive about something, but are we most competitive where it matters most? This week, Dr. Michael Brown and pastor Sammy Adebiyi inspire us to out-give, out-serve, and out-love the people in our lives.

What truly matters in life is not something we find through great effort but something we choose through great intentionality. This week, co-authors Dr. Michael Brown and Dr. Beau Johnson introduce us to the second book of their Essential Conversations series. Order the book!

We tend to have a deep respect and special affection for the neighbor who has owned his house for generations, the boss who has maintained her position for decades, the friendship that has lasted a lifetime. This week, Dr. Michael Brown explores why he has remained in Bowling Green for over 30 years, and Dr. Justin Brown shares his vision for a life of longevity.

Boredom is a choice, and we have the power to choose differently. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and thrill-seeker Greg Dickerson encourage us to be curious, take risks, and have fun.

Conflict is not a threat to intimacy but the pathway to it. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and pastor Sammy Adebiyi offer the encouragement we desperately need to take the next step forward in relationship with others.

When the Wright brothers returned to their hometown for a city-wide celebration of their achievements, they couldn’t help but sneak away to continue improving their aircraft. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Dr. Beau Johnson encourage and inspire us to change the world by doing the very thing we were made to do.

How we spend our time matters, but even more important is whether we choose to spend it intentionally. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Kathy Wilhelm extend their conversation beyond the windshield and into waiting rooms, grocery lines, and airport layovers.

Insufficient sleep is a leading cause of work errors, car accidents, and medical appointments. This week, chiropractor Dr. Tyler Schwanz and family physician Dr. Justin Brown offer their tips for living healthier and longer lives.

We have the power to choose the qualities and characteristics that our families embody. This week, Dr. Michael Brown (father of nine) and Sammy Adebiyi (father of five) introduce us to a compelling practice that could change the trajectory of our family lives.

Order the book - https://a.co/d/hQdiLDl We have all averted our eyes from the person in front of us to sneak a glance at more interesting or exciting individuals on the other side of the room. This week, co-authors Dr. Michael Brown and Dr. Beau Johnson are pleased to introduce us to the first book of their Essential Conversations series.

Our desires, preferences, and boundaries matter. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and senior life design coach David Denison encourage us to acknowledge the things that we want.

Whether it’s purchasing a life insurance policy or designating a power of attorney, many of the most important financial decisions we can make have significant relational impacts as well. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Teresa Brown remind us that leaving a legacy often requires some financial planning.

Every parent will wound their children in a variety of ways. This week, Dr. Michael Brown (father of 9) and Dr. Beau Johnson (father of 5) encourage us to prioritize effective parenting over protective parenting.

Do you feel like a failure? Do you struggle to look yourself in the eye when standing in front of a mirror? This week, Dr. Michael Brown joins author and speaker Barb Roose in a conversation about being kind to ourselves.