Sharing, Listening, and Naming With Stewart Shurtleff

<p></p><p>This episode of Make It. Share It. features a lawyer, and no, we’re not in trouble. Kent’s long-time friend, Stewart Shurtleff, who recently formed the law firm <a href="https://rothberg.law/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rothberg, Shurtleff, and Dang</a>, joins the show to discuss developing people, building places, and much more.</p><p><strong>🔑 4 Keys From The Episode </strong></p><p>* <strong>Leadership Lessons from the Band Hall to the Boardroom:</strong> The surprising influence of Stewart’s high school band director on his life. </p><p>* <strong>“Jack-of-All-Trades, Master of None”:</strong> Is there more to this famous quote? Having diverse skills and interests can be a more significant asset than you think. </p><p>* <strong>The Power of Naming: </strong>A vulnerable story about the power of naming our emotions clearly and the essential role of people who know us well enough to help us with this process.</p><p>* <strong>The Gift of Listening: </strong>Stewart shares the importance of having friends who listen well and who can repeat back to you what you’re saying so it can finally penetrate your heart.</p><p>📢 <em>"I can't even put that narrative together really tightly still because the last couple, three years have been, I get whatever analogy, right? In the middle of the war, stuck in a forest fire, whatever sort of everything is on fire and falling around you, you want to lay on top of that."</em></p><p>-Stewart on navigating the last few years of life, which has led to building something new with his wife and good friend</p><p><strong>🎮 Something Unexpected: </strong>Kent and Stewart reveal a rabbit’s hole for 90s gamers that is probably best avoided altogether…unless you want to try landing on that aircraft carrier again.</p><p>📖 <strong>Resources Mentioned: </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Expectation-Gap-between-Beliefs-Experience/dp/0310156378/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7zexQaIcqli2VuqDLS9jEIeyNnIw3EfnICNkQGbTDDsFFy9xvEJE_wk5GnjbVLnXGuBAgQVahN6EEawz-MoXkO_Qn6bPJDoDePYQvayapnFQy9wc_Nmb4QsCozI9ZvV_H8Oje1L0FEblDJA8_J1xEWi9VwY3hKMaEYEPSIPUaEmt3NbuaX2IeQUJwEF9Flo5njVUjdno754KcEV69cJ2E_EDE8EUb8jWxG5q10E525A.VEP02AkXEQJcWYbe8LeoA65_UifXNBqdQYeWwMPPkeQ&amp;qid=1722541227&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Expectation Gap</a> by Steve Cuss</p><p><a href="https://www.stevecusswords.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Steve Cuss (Words) Website</a></p><p><a href="https://17twenty.buzzsprout.com/1053949" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">17Twenty Podcast</a> by Stewart Shurtleff and Kevin Carey</p><p>Tune in to hear Stewart's inspiring story of making and sharing, filled with laughter, insights, and a fresh perspective on how creativity and courage can shape our lives. </p><p><strong>Follow Stewart On </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sshurtleff/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p><strong>00:00 </strong>Introduction and Background</p><p><strong>10:34 </strong>Stewart's Turning Point: Middle School and High School Band</p><p><strong>19:28 </strong>Building a Podcast: Stewart’s Journey with 17Twenty</p><p><strong>22:03</strong> Stewart’s Career as a Lawyer: From Midsize Firms to In-House Counsel</p><p><strong>23:57 </strong>Building a New Firm: Rothberg, Shurtleff, and Dang</p><p><strong>32:50 </strong>The Power of Being a Jack-of-All-Trades</p><p><strong>46:47 </strong>Naming and Clarifying Emotions and Patterns</p><p><strong>56:16 </strong>Sharing Experiences and Expertise</p><p><strong>01:00:30 </strong>Focusing on Meaningful Work</p><p></p> <br /><br />Get full access to Story Script at <a href="https://kentstudio.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=CTA_4" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">kentstudio.substack.com/subscribe</a>