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Conversations in the Paint Department

Conversations in the Paint Department

By Matt Bergman

Join Matt Bergman as he shares his humorous and sometimes serious take on lessons learned from personal, professional, and leadership stumbles and failures.
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When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned (Episode 16)

Conversations in the Paint DepartmentSep 17, 2021

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When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned (Episode 16)

When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned (Episode 16)

Do you have plans for your life? We all do, but what do you do when the plans don’t go as planned?
Sep 17, 202117:05
The Blessing of Not Yet (Episode 15)

The Blessing of Not Yet (Episode 15)

Have you ever been told not yet? There is a blessing in this detour
Aug 17, 202142:19
Trash the Score Card (Episode 14)

Trash the Score Card (Episode 14)

Do you ever keep a giving and taking scorecard? This mentality can create resentment, bitterness, and even dissolve friendships. How can we get past that?
Aug 13, 202117:58
Mansions with Bean Bag Furniture (Episode 13)

Mansions with Bean Bag Furniture (Episode 13)

Have you ever seen a mansion with bean bag furniture inside? Believe it or not, it’s more common than you think. This episode looks at whether our insides match our outsides.
Aug 06, 202118:32
Great Resume, Poor Leader (Episode 12)

Great Resume, Poor Leader (Episode 12)

Resumes are nice, but they don’t often reveal our blind spots.
Jul 30, 202115:05
Making Mountains out of Slushies (Episode 11)

Making Mountains out of Slushies (Episode 11)

Have you ever had a time where you had an explosive reaction to something very minor?
Jun 24, 202112:04
Pushing Through to Humility (Episode 10)

Pushing Through to Humility (Episode 10)

Humility is a lost art. In this episode, Matt shares some powerful examples of humility in action.
Jun 18, 202114:21
Check Your Own Yardstick (Episode 9)

Check Your Own Yardstick (Episode 9)

They say attitude means everything. In this episode, Matt as he discusses the importance of checking your own yardstick.
Jun 15, 202115:39
Stick to the Detour (Episode 8)

Stick to the Detour (Episode 8)

In this episode, we discuss the detours that life throws at us and how to stick to the detour.
Jun 10, 202112:06
Out of the Ashes (Episode 7)

Out of the Ashes (Episode 7)

Have you ever lived through a house fire? It is one of the most traumatic events you can go through. How do you typically respond to those fires in your life? Your response can make all of the difference in the present and future
Jun 08, 202114:25
Two Left Feet (Episode. 6)

Two Left Feet (Episode. 6)

What is your biggest fear? Mine was dancing. At 16 years old, I decided to hide in the bathroom instead of attending a friend’s dance. What did I learn from this fear?
Jun 04, 202113:49
Pedal to the Metal (Episode 5)

Pedal to the Metal (Episode 5)

Are you going way too fast in life? Perhaps you might need to ease up on life’s gas pedal.
Jun 01, 202116:50
Sucker Punch (Episode 4)

Sucker Punch (Episode 4)

Have you ever sucker punched yourself? It is important as leaders to set a positive example and avoid those sucker punches we all feel tempted to make.
May 28, 202111:21
Tiger Lillies (Episode 3)

Tiger Lillies (Episode 3)

Sometimes we get so focused on what we don't want to do that we rip out someone else's Tiger Lillies!
May 24, 202113:41
3 Beers, 2 Ears, and 1 Mouth (Episode 2)

3 Beers, 2 Ears, and 1 Mouth (Episode 2)

The following episode will share Matt's experience with a few angry Pittsburgh Steelers fans and the fact that we have 2 ears and 1 mouth for a reason!
May 21, 202114:32
Episode 1: Conversations in the Paint Department

Episode 1: Conversations in the Paint Department

Welcome to the Conversations in the Paint Department podcast! Join Matt as he discusses personal, professional, and leadership lessons learned from making mistakes and getting a little paint on his face! 

Episode 1 discusses the origins of the name of the podcast! 

May 19, 202111:31