
The power of emotional batteries and positive curiosity with Steve “Mr. Pineapple” Mathieu
06/05/23 • 40 min
In this Soft Skills Salon podcast episode, Diana Kawarsky speaks with guest Steve "Mr. Pineapple" Mathieu about his philosophy on living a positive and authentic life. They discuss the importance of emotional batteries, positive curiosity, and self-awareness in communication. Mr. Pineapple emphasizes the significance of daily self-reflection and recharging to maintain positive energy and emotional balance. He also suggests that success is about leaving a positive legacy and making others feel their best. Finally, Mr. Pineapple's philosophy emphasizes the importance of being present and appreciating each day as it comes.
Today's Selected Questions
- How do you have a conversation with someone who has their facts wrong?
- What does success leading others look like to you?
Visit The Soft Skills Group to explore all our workshops to help you and your team in all aspects of communication.
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In this Soft Skills Salon podcast episode, Diana Kawarsky speaks with guest Steve "Mr. Pineapple" Mathieu about his philosophy on living a positive and authentic life. They discuss the importance of emotional batteries, positive curiosity, and self-awareness in communication. Mr. Pineapple emphasizes the significance of daily self-reflection and recharging to maintain positive energy and emotional balance. He also suggests that success is about leaving a positive legacy and making others feel their best. Finally, Mr. Pineapple's philosophy emphasizes the importance of being present and appreciating each day as it comes.
Today's Selected Questions
- How do you have a conversation with someone who has their facts wrong?
- What does success leading others look like to you?
Visit The Soft Skills Group to explore all our workshops to help you and your team in all aspects of communication.
Social Media Links
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Today's Selected Questions
- What does success leading others look like to you?
- How have you created teamwork during your career so far?
Visit The Soft Skills Group to explore all our workshops to help you and your team in all aspects of communication.
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Today's Selected Questions
- What does success leading others look like to you?
- Where have you seen or experienced empathy in your career?
- Do you use the term soft skills? If yes, why? And if not, why not?
Visit The Soft Skills Group to explore all our workshops to help you and your team in all aspects of communication.
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