by Rhett Smith | Apr 15, 2020 | Executive Coaching, Leadership, Podcast
Todd Sandel (CEO and founder of The SouthCity Group) and I continue our conversation about leadership during this time of uncertainty. In today’s episode we focus on the habits and routines that help leaders and their organizations thrive during this time. As...
by Rhett Smith | Apr 15, 2020 | Executive Coaching, Leadership, Podcast
In this interview I chat with CEO and founder of The SouthCity Group Todd Sandel about how leaders can navigate this time of uncertainty. We discuss the metaphor of trimming the sails and how leaders and their teams can identify and prioritize what is most important...
by Rhett Smith | Apr 15, 2020 | Executive Coaching, Leadership, Videos
Todd Sandel, the CEO and founder of The SouthCity Group, and I, discuss the difference between productivity and personal wellness. One can lead to burnout, and the other to a thriving organization and relationships. Knowing the difference between the two during this...
by Rhett Smith | Apr 15, 2020 | Executive Coaching, Leadership, Videos
In this continued series, Todd Sandel, the CEO and founder of The SouthCity Group and I, discuss the needed habits and routines that families and organizations need to thrive during this time of uncertainty due to COVID-19. We also discuss the importance of daily...
by Rhett Smith | Apr 15, 2020 | Executive Coaching, Leadership, Videos
In this interview, Todd Sandel, the CEO and founder of The SouthCity Group, and I discuss the importance of identifying what is most important for yourself, your relationships, and organizations — during this time of uncertainty due to COVID-19.
by Rhett Smith | Apr 13, 2020 | Intentional Living, Videos
It was 34 years ago this month that I lost my mom to breast cancer when I was 11 years old. I’ve been reflecting on that loss a lot this season. It is important that we don’t rush ahead to looking for new things, or try and return to “normal”...
by Rhett Smith | Apr 13, 2020 | Intentional Living, Videos
What does healthy, functioning, relational space look like during this time of COVID-19? How do we keep from overly fusing and suffocating one another, while also not moving away and disconnecting from each other as well? What does self-differentiation look...
by Rhett Smith | Apr 8, 2020 | Intentional Living, Videos
During the quarantine due to COVID-19, I think that we are experiencing a compression of space. Relational space. Physical space. This compression of relational and physical space messes with boundaries and raises important questions about our identity. Questions like...
by Rhett Smith | Apr 8, 2020 | Anxiety, Videos
“I’m doing fine.” “I’m doing good.” Those have typically been our responses to the question posed by others: “How are you doing?” And they are typically what we are hearing during the stressful time of COVID-19. But...
by Rhett Smith | Apr 6, 2020 | Mental Health, Videos
Two of my most influential mentors, Terry and Sharon Hargrave, put together a helpful video this last week regarding relationships/families, and navigating COVID-19. I highly recommend it.
by Rhett Smith | Apr 3, 2020 | Anxiety, Leadership, Podcast
Yesterday I posted a short video on the movement from orientation to disorientation to new orientation. I first learned it by this name and paradigm by reading Walter Brueggemann’s work, The Message of the Psalms. The movement itself is as old as humanity, and...
by Rhett Smith | Apr 3, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Videos
The hope is that we don’t go back to what was (pre-COVID-19), but that we move forward into something new. What that something new will look different for everyone. But in a season of disorientation, the hope is that one grows from the experience into something...
by Rhett Smith | Apr 1, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Videos
During a time of uncertainty, such as this — COVID-19 — people’s anxiety and depression can start to increase. In early March I noticed families anxious, but eager to adjust to the demands of COVID-19, but as time wears on, I have noticed an increase...
by Rhett Smith | Mar 30, 2020 | Intentional Living, Videos
With everyone at home most of the day during quarantine and shelter in place, it can be challenging to find a good daily rhythm. Trying to work, play and rest at the same time, or weave back and forth between them can often cause frustration. Therefore, it’s...
by Rhett Smith | Mar 27, 2020 | Marriage, Videos
During times of high stress, like we are facing right now with the COVID-19 quarantine, it is no surprise that conflict is high for many couples. In this video I talk about some specific things you can do to help you navigate the high stress and conflict.
by Rhett Smith | Mar 26, 2020 | Intentional Living, Leadership, Videos
A lot of people are experiencing things right now (i.e. rest, ceasing of activities, connection, etc.) in ways that they would like to continue on post-COVID-19. But unless these things are talked about, it’s unlikely one would continue them. Instead, it’s...
by Rhett Smith | Mar 25, 2020 | Intentional Living, Videos
In the midst of COVID-19, we are all experiencing loss of some kind. And loss is loss. Loss may mean something as painful as the death of a loved one. Loss may also mean the loss of not being able to physically walk through a graduation. Loss may be the end of a...
by Rhett Smith | Mar 24, 2020 | Anxiety, Leadership, Videos
In times of uncertainty, it is really critical to focus on key habits. It’s these habits that help us stay focused. They help us stay anchored to routine and structure, which are critical to help one navigate times of uncertainty. And right now, in the midst of...
by Rhett Smith | Mar 23, 2020 | Anxiety, Therapy Practice, Videos
COVID-19 is having a lot of us re-evaluate how we practice mental health. I am continuing to work with clients in person, following the recommendations of the CDC and my local county. As well as increasing the number of phone and video sessions that I am doing. Check...
by Rhett Smith | Apr 18, 2019 | Marriage, Podcast, Restoration Therapy
In this episode I had the privilege of sitting down with my good friends Jeff and Robin Reinke. Besides being colleagues of mine in a workshop we lead in equipping ministry leaders in a variety of issues impacting the church, we are also co-authors in Vital Tools for...
