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Lead. Travel. Pray. is the brain child of Michelle, Rebecca and Sandy who were fortunate to land on the same work team about a decade ago. We have remained great friends and are excited for this opportunity to share our passions of leadership and travel in a way that also allows us to share how faith plays a major role in each of our lives. You can also follow us on twitter @leadtravelpray and our website leadtravelpray.com.
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https://ltppodcast.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/STL+travel.mp3 Museums Cahokia Mounds Arch Grounds and Museum St. Louis Art Museum– in beautiful Forest Park. City Museum– hands on for kids and those who are kids at heart. Downtown. Giant climbing structures and lots of small caverns for little ones to play…and get lost. Concerts and Theatre Fox Theat…
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https://ltppodcast.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/combined_money.mp3 Show notes: Advent Conspiracy Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace UniversityAv ltpmrs
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https://ltppodcast.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/recruiting+candiate+combined.mp3 Special Guest: Michelle King Tips: Always attach your resume to the applicanttracking system – don’t just fill out the job history information. Make sure you have an email and phone numberlisted on your resume. In North America, LinkedIn is a critical toolfor getting not…
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https://ltppodcast.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Recruiting+hiring+leader+combined.mp3 Special Guest: Michelle King Tips: Aim to ask specific questions to candidates soyou get a real-life example of what actually happened and not a theoreticalreply to how the candidate might handle the situation Use follow up questions to probe on responsesthat are to…
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https://ltppodcast.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/japan+pt+2.mp3 Hiroshima Peace Museum– Photo below is of the one building left partially standing after the explosion. It has been reinforced and now serves as a visual reminder of the devastation caused by an atomic bomb. Kabuki Performance– Kabuki is a classical Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is…
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https://ltppodcast.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/japan+pt+1.mp3 Sandy’s Itinerary Princess Cruise– Kobe, Beppu, Kagoshima, Busan (South Korea) Tokyo Kyoto Nara Koyasan Hiroshima Osaka Japan Rail Pass is an economical way to travel on multiple train trips in Japan (including bullet trains). Must be purchased in advance of your trip and can be done onli…
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https://ltppodcast.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Spiritual_disciplines_ep3.mp3 You can get involved to share a talent, such ason a church committee like Finance or Staff Relations, or to learn through bookand Bible studies. Examples ways and places to volunteer: Bookstore Nursery Mowing Taking treats to local service people &first responders Teaching…
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https://ltppodcast.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Spiritual_disciplines_ep2.mp3 Spiritual Disciplines: Reading the Bible There are many different versions of the Bible. This might help you chose the right one for your current needs. We suggest you visit a Christian Bookstore or your church’s library/book store for help picking one if this is your first…
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https://ltppodcast.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Spiritual_disciplines_1st+epis.mp3 In this episode, the Lead.Travel.Pray. team discusses waysto create habits around prayer, gratitude and attending church. We offersuggestion based on what we have tried…and are often still failing to do. Ultimatelywe believe each person can and will find the spiritual …
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https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/episode_18.mp3 Booking: Discount flight notifications for deals from your nearest airport delivered to your email nearly daily for $25/year – NextVacay.com Join frequent flyer programs and look for ways to double dip Prices often change late Monday nights so Tuesday is the best time to shop. Some advice…
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https://ltppodcast.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/episode19_uncovering_bias.mp3 Show notes: According to ECU, Equality challenge unit, unconscious bias refers to a bias that we are unaware of, and which happens outside of our control. It is a bias that happens automatically and is triggered by our brain making quick judgments and assessments of people …
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https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/episode_17_intransit_rental+cars.mp3 How to decide if you should rent: Consider what mass transit and ride share options are available If trying to cover a lot of ground and see a variety of sights, you will probably want the convenience of having your own car. Costs can also be a factor. Sometimes it i…
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https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/episode_16_intransit_roadtrip.mp3 Planning: Plan your route ahead of time Leverage GPS Entertainment: Audio book options- Libby & Overdrive Free Audible trial good for 30 days Movies Renting movies & TV shows is also an option on iTunes Download movies before your trip – you’ll likely need WIFI to do th…
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https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/15_calling.mp3 Podcast Notes: Romans 8:28 All things work together for good for those who love God who are called according to His purpose. Calling Defined: (1) a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action, especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence. (2) Vocation or pro…
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https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/episode+14.mp3 Additional suggested reading on the subject: Breathe by Priscilla Shirer https://www.cmaconsult.com/tips-on-achieving-work-life-balance/Av ltpmrs
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https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/episode+13.mp3 Occasionally we hear things- people’s fears, their hesitations their personal opinions- that may or may not be based on facts. In this episode, we’ll be further exploring some of these travel ideas for some Myth Busting fun! Myths we tested on this episode: #1: “It costs too much to trave…
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https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/12_personal_change.mp3 The Lead.Travel.Pray. team was excited to interview our first guest on this twelfth episode of this podcast we started exactly one year ago. Dale Kreienkamp, Author of How Long, O Lord, How Long? A Book of Devotions for the Unemployed & Those Who Love Him, joined us to talk about …
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https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/episode11_culture.mp3 Show Notes: Individuals each have a unique personality – beyond intelligence, appearance, etc. At Lead. Travel. Pray., we think about culture as the organization’s personality. It’s the collective way of “being” that makes it unique. It’s the “how we do things” layer to “what we do…
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https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/10_islands.mp3 Show notes: Hawaii – Maui – great beaches and relaxing environment (see our Maui podcast for more details) Molokai Molokai: The Novel by Alan Brennert Kalaupapa tour (Sandy likes the airplane option vs the daredevil donkeys) – historic location where Hansen disease (lepers) patients were …
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https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/9_vulnerability.mp3 Show notes: StrengthsFinder assessment from Gallup Brene Brown’s TED Talk on the Power of Vulnerability Spiritual Gifts inventoryAv ltpmrs
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https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/8_Combined.mp3 Show Notes: Not all cultures have the same challenges with being candid. Kim Scott’s Radical Candor book addresses “caring deeply and challenging directly”. Candor requires courage in the moment – believing it’s worth it to say what needs to be said. Reframing and getting curious about be…
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https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/7_girlsTrip.mp3 Show Notes: 1. What are positive benefits of Girls Trips? rest & relaxation catching up with friends time for self (escaping daily work and parenthood demands) Elizabeth Lombardo lists more benefits in her book “A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness“ 2. Why do we feel gui…
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https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/6_Self+Development.mp3 Show Notes: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs shows the importance of Self-actualization Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs More downtime is great like personal retreats, mindfulness, prayer, yoga and relaxing vacations Gratitude journaling is a good method for reflecting on your blessings Vol…
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https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/Ep5_changeLeadership.mp3 No takers on leading change? CEB Research – https://www.cebglobal.com/insights/change-management.html What tools or models do you think are most helpful to people leading change? Kotter’s Change Leadership model Kotter book – Our Iceberg is Melting Kotter book – XLR8 (Accelerate…
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Podcast: https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/4_BritishIsles.mp3 Pictures from travels to the British Isles: Click to view slideshow. London and London suburbs: · Crown Jewels in the London Tower · Piccadilly Circus · Wimbledon · Harrods – enjoy the café’s crepes UK outside of London: · Stonehenge · Oxford · Cambridge · Stratford Upon Avon…
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https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/3_Paths_Faith.mp3 Questions we considered and hope you do, too: What are you most grateful for beyond the typical – family, friends, job, etc.? How can your personal transformation help you to have more grace with the growth of another person? Where in your life do you need to be brave? How could your f…
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https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/2_EQ_3.mp3 Show Notes: What is Emotional Intelligence or EQ? Why does it matter? Components of Emotional Intelligence What Makes a Leader (HBR) by Daniel Goleman Self Awareness – recognize moods, emotions and drives Self-Regulation – control/re-direct disruptive impulses and moods; think before act How …
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https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/ltppodcast/1_Maui.mp3 Show Notes: Intros (0:00 – 3:06) General trip & flight advice (3:06 – 10:31) Where to Stay (10:31 – 14:38) Getting around (14:38 – 17:39) Where to Play (17:39 – 45:00) Road to Hana (17:39 – 23:08) Aunt Sandy’s banana bread Road to Hana tour options Black Sand Beach Upcountry (23:08 – 26:58) S…
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