The Importance of Having a Dream | Dr. Melvin L. Smith

Melvin L. Smith, Ph.D., is a Professor of Organizational Behavior and Faculty Director of Executive Education at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management. Melvin's teaching and research focus on leadership, leadership development, executive coaching and the development and use of human and social capital in organizations.  He is coauthor of the book Helping People Change: Coaching for Lifelong Learning and Growth. Prior to his academic career, Melvin spent nearly 15 years in a series of Sales, Marketing and Organization Development roles at a number of Fortune 500 companies including IBM, Pepsi and H.J. Heinz. 

In this conversation Melvin and I explore:

• What renewal is and why it's fundamental to thriving
• How we can navigate stress in uncertain times using practices of renewal
• Every day practices for finding renewal, including meditation, deep breathing, and more
• How community and compassionate relationships support renewal and thriving
• Why negative emotions help us survive, and positive emotions + renewal help us thrive
• Why questions are so powerful when it comes to pursuing your dreams
• The importance of having a dream, and pursuing it with intentionality
• How Melvin works with coaching clients to realize their dreams
• The 4 foundations of a courageous life
• And more!

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