Episode
Gratitude with Carolyn Adams
24:00
Published: Mon Jul 20 2020
Description
Carolyn Adams is an extraordinary woman. A world-renown dancer, pioneer, and teacher - she is a light that shines bright. I wanted to discover what she’s learned in her purposeful life and get her perspective on what’s going on right now. I loved our chat – I hope you do too. This is… A Bit of Optimism.YouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/
Chapters
Dancer and teacher, Carolyn Adams, discusses building her career as a young black woman during the civil rights era and how having a clear purpose allowed her to overcome obstacles.
00:00 - 01:10 (01:10)
Summary
Dancer and teacher, Carolyn Adams, discusses building her career as a young black woman during the civil rights era and how having a clear purpose allowed her to overcome obstacles.
EpisodeGratitude with Carolyn Adams
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker shares about the different experiences of discrimination her parents faced.
01:10 - 05:12 (04:02)
Summary
The speaker shares about the different experiences of discrimination her parents faced. Despite this, she was able to attend schools with dance and eventually trained in it herself.
EpisodeGratitude with Carolyn Adams
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Artistic director and choreographer Bill T. Jones discusses the importance of teaching the person before teaching the subject, how to create meaningful conversations to inspire learning and growth, and the role of self-examination in personal development.
05:12 - 10:47 (05:35)
Summary
Artistic director and choreographer Bill T. Jones discusses the importance of teaching the person before teaching the subject, how to create meaningful conversations to inspire learning and growth, and the role of self-examination in personal development.
EpisodeGratitude with Carolyn Adams
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The importance of taking control of one's own learning process and stepping away from the pressure of pleasing others to achieve success.
10:47 - 14:52 (04:05)
Summary
The importance of taking control of one's own learning process and stepping away from the pressure of pleasing others to achieve success.
EpisodeGratitude with Carolyn Adams
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
In a world driven by a 24-hour news cycle, it's easy to lose sight of the good in the world and become pessimistic.
14:52 - 19:27 (04:35)
Summary
In a world driven by a 24-hour news cycle, it's easy to lose sight of the good in the world and become pessimistic. By adopting a practice of finding something to be grateful for every day, we can become more optimistic and recognize the value in every person.
EpisodeGratitude with Carolyn Adams
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
This podcast discusses the importance of oxytocin in our daily interactions with others and how acts of kindness and generosity can release oxytocin, strengthening personal connections with others.
19:27 - 23:50 (04:22)
Summary
This podcast discusses the importance of oxytocin in our daily interactions with others and how acts of kindness and generosity can release oxytocin, strengthening personal connections with others.