Episode 16 focuses on Dr. Bonnstetter’s book, Defined by Moments: An Invitation to Revisit, Rethink, and Refine Your Story. In this episode, Dr. shares personal stories in an illustrating the importance of self-reflection to understanding personal motivation and his own behavioral drivers. Key takeaways include: True motivation is an internal construct that can often only be accurately identified through retrospective analysis. Advances in cognitive neurology, specifically the study of gamma activity in the prefrontal cortex, allow for the triangulation of self-report assessments with objective brain data. Effective leadership and interpersonal relationships require deep self-awareness before one can achieve awareness of others or practice effective self-regulation. Effective communication in professional settings requires moving beyond ”talk” to structured facilitation, active listening, and intentional questioning.