Amy and Tim delve into another deep topic as they discuss being Liked and being Respected.

Is it possible to be liked and respected?

Is it possible to be liked without being respected?

As a director of people, which is more important, being liked or being respected?

These are just a few of the questions they discuss in this episode.

Also, is there a book that you've read that has made an impact on your life and you quote from many years later? For Tim that book is "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People." And the impact it has made on him has been passed down to his daughters - well, at least one of his daughters.

They also talk about active listening and how that makes a huge difference when trying to resolve conflicts, and fits right into Habit #5: Seek First to Understand..."

We're also still planning on getting some t-shirts for the podcast! Let us know your thoughts on what sayings we should consider!

When we are "Nice" to people might we being doing them a disservice? When we encounter a situation where the opportunity arises to be kind, do we sometimes take the easy road and are nice in a situation because it is easier for us?

Are "Nice" and "Kind" interchangeable? On the surface they appear to be, but being nice to someone may be the easy path for us. Being kind is not always easy, and it may be demonstrated through tough love.

Being kind is intrinsic, and represents what we are, where being nice is primarily an extrinsic, surface-level behavior focused on being pleasant, polite, and agreeable to avoid conflict or gain social approval.

Tim and Amy apply this to the phrase "Minnesota Nice" — are we fooling a lot of people by not being as kind as the phrase might suggest.

And has another T-shirt idea been found?

Thank you for all the support we've been receiving from you, the listeners! We really appreciate it as our podcast continues to grow. As always, if there is a topic you'd like us to tackle let us know.

In a return engagement, D2 joins Tim in discussing Year 4 at the Minnesota State Fair. Between interruptions from her S1, Lindsey and Tim discuss the importance of getting to know those around you, and the benefits positive relations bring.

Tim shares what he has learned in four years to help maintain his sanity while working 12 long days at the fair - at the end of the day, it's only root beer and soda - it's not life and death. (Like being a respiratory therapist!)

As well the discussion delves into the collapse of the classics at the fair and the rise of new popular foods.

Thank you to our listeners! We appreciate your support. If there are any topics you'd like us to tackle email us at Thatsnotwhatmomsaid@gmail.com.