Create New Futures | How Leaders Produce Breakthroughs and Transform the World through Conversation

Julie Noonan is an Executive Coach and Strategic Change Consultant, helping corporate executives lead transformational change. Julie believes in the power of curiosity, empathy and diplomacy. Join Aviv Shahar as he and Julie engage in a rich discussion on key characteristics of the different generations in the workforce today, the importance of putting in energy work, and fundamental components to successful leadership. 00:32 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Julie Noonan, who joins the show to share what makes her feelmost alive and major corporate trends she is noticing in the workplace 04:03 – The Great Bandaid Rip-Off 10:14 – The ‘Three Jobs Mindset' 17:26 – Energy Work, Leadership, and Transparency 25:50 – Framing the four to five generations in the workforce currently 31:13 – Curiosity, Empathy, and Diplomacy 34:44 – Julie shares final key insights from her work 36:44 – One piece of advice Julie would give to her twenty-five year old self, two key learnings Julie values above all others, and final words of wisdom from Julie FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf133

Sophie Wade is an international speaker, the author of Empathy Works , and is an authority on the future of work. Sophie believes that we are living in a seminal moment - a tipping point in time - where we have the technology and tools to make our lives a lot better. Join Aviv Shahar as he and Sophie expound on empathy as a leadership and workplace practice, the importance of leading with inquiry, and how work is evolving to better fit our lives. 00:32 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Sophie Wade, who joins the show to share what she loves most about her work and the passion she has for changing work and the workplace for the better 04:07 – What ‘empathy' means to Sophie 06:43 – The central theme of Sophie's book, Empathy Works 10:17 – Framing empathy as a value, a mindset, and a practice 13:32 – Key challenges facing top executives today 15:48 – Leading with inquiry 21:21 – The various Generations at work 24:02 – Information is power 29:24 – Key formative experiences that shaped Sophie's passion and critical choices she made to find her authentic voice 38:24 – One piece of advice Sophie would give to her twenty-five year old self and two key learnings Sophie values above all others 40:33 – Final thoughts from Sophie FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf132

Oscar Trimboli is the author of How to Listen: Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication . He is the speaker and host of the podcast, Deep Listening, a podcast that is centered on creating practical tips and techniques to improve your daily listening. The world is a noisy place where you fight to be heard every day. Oscar understands this and joins the show to engage in a rich discussion on deep listening, facilitating conversations to get to the ‘essence,' and the importance of having a listening ritual. Join Aviv Shahar as he and Oscar break down best practices to help you overcome barriers in How to Listen. 00:32 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Oscar Trimboli, who joins the show to share what brings him joy, and the central idea behind his book, How to Listen 03:39 – Four consistent barriers to listening and the cost of not listening well 10:41 – Three microskills that can help progress your listening 15:34 – Making presence as practical as possible 18:11 – Facilitating conversations to get to the ‘essence' 22:36 – Different levels of listening and the job of a listener 29:05 – The importance of having a ‘listening ritual' 34:35 – What could be possible if everyone practiced deep listening 39:49 – One piece of advice he would give to his twenty-five year old self and two key learnings Oscar values above all others 41:09 – Final thoughts from Oscar FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf131

Dr. Eric J. Holsapple is a successful developer, author and entrepreneur who has used mindfulness to transform both his life and his business. He's got a PhD in Economics and has been involved in the real estate industry for forty years. He guides clients on how to operate mindfully while improving business results. Eric is the Founder of Living in the Gap and today, he joins the show to discuss how mindfulness can transform business culture. His new book, Profit with Presence: The Twelve Pillars of Mindful Leadership , helps readers learn that bringing mindfulness to the workplace is an investment that pays out real dividends. Join Aviv and Eric as they engage in a meaningful discussion on Mindful Leading. 00:33 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Dr. Eric Holsapple, who joins the show to share his passion for helping others and the importance of mindfulness and focus 04:33 – Three modes of being 06:53 – How Dr. Eric coaches the practices of focus and mindfulness 09:47 – Happiness and ‘Living in the Gap' 13:34 – Mindful Leadership 19:53 – The central idea behind Dr. Eric's book Profit with Presence 22:15 – The role of purpose in the map of meaning 23:00 – Service, gratitude, and the precision effect 26:23 – How Dr. Eric organizes his priorities 29:04 – One thing Dr. Eric would change about his past experiences and advice he would give to his twenty-five year old self 30:18 – Two key learnings Dr. Eric values above all others 30:49 – Final thoughts from Dr. Eric FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf130

Ashley Reichheld & Amelia Dunlop are both passionate leaders within Deloitte Digital. Ashley works as a Principal and Customer & Marketing practice leader, while Amelia is the Chief Experience Officer. Their research is codified in the new book, The Four Factors of Trust : How Organizations Can Earn Lifelong Loyalty , where they offer practical guidance to measure and build trust in the relationships that matter most by cultivating humanity, capability, transparency and reliability. Join Aviv Shahar as he engages in a meaningful discussion with Ashley Reichheld & Amelia Dunlop centered on trust, humanity, purpose, and meaning. 00:30 – Aviv introduces today's guests, Ashley Reichheld & Amelia Dunlop, who reflect on today's topic: The Four Factors of Trust 02:56 – Key learnings Ashley & Amelia would pass along to the younger generation as they begin to shape their careers 04:49 – What younger workers think about trust and empathy 06:26 – Defining and measuring ‘humanity' and how it relates to trust 09:42 – What it occurring with Generation Z 13:27 – How leaders can cultivate an environment of trust 16:29 – Why trust is critical across multiple institutions 17:34 – Reclaiming our humanity 19:54 – Ashley & Amelia share early influences on their careers 21:18 – The gender imbalance & sustainability 24:38 – Advice Ashley & Amelia give to young women entering the workforce 30:58 – Ashley & Amelia speculate on the future and necessary systemic changes 33:31 – Purpose, Meaning, and Trust 37:07 – Final thoughts from Ashley & Amelia FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf129

Today, we're exploring how the future reveals itself through creative and innovative business leaders. This is a fantastically disruptive and transformative time. Global institutions and many large businesses have lost credibility and are no longer trusted. So, how can difficult social, environmental, and ecological challenges be solved? Join Aviv Shahar as he engages in a meaningful discussion with Court Lorenzini (Founder of Docusign), Grant Canary (CEO of DroneSeed) and Bryce Bennet (CEO & Co-Founder of Solo), three entrepreneurs who have worked on the cutting edge of solving difficult problems. 00:30 – Aviv introduces today's guests, Court Lorenzini, Grant Canary, & Bryce Bennett, who join the show to expound on today's topic: Solving Tough Problems 05:45 – The origin story of DroneSeed and Grant's entrepreneurial journey 14:28 – Bryce shares the inspiration behind Solo and the work they are doing to help people in the Gig Economy 22:06 – A particularly gratifying moment for Bryce and the Solo team 25:01 – Entrepreneurialism, Authoritarianism, and Coalescence 35:19 – Grant reflects back on the moment he realized how important it was to combat climate change 37:18 – Bryce reflects on his passion for making an impact 39:53 – Court's extraordinary upbringing and his introduction to entrepreneurship and leadership 45:41 – Bryce, Grant & Court share key learnings from their varied experiences 53:17 – Advice Bryce, Grant & Court would give to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to make their mark on this world and solve some of our most difficult problems FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf128

Peter Docker is a keynote speaker, facilitator, and author of the book Leading from the Jumpseat . Through his work, Peter enables leaders to unlock their natural talents. He's focused on leadership that engenders commitment and human connection, an approach that liberates the collective wisdom of teams to generate extraordinary outcomes. Peter served for twenty-five years as a Royal Air Force senior officer and was a Force Commander during combat flying operations across the globe. Today, Aviv and Peter engage in a rich conversation on commitment, humble confidence and leading from a place of intentionality. 01:18 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Peter Docker, who speaks to what he enjoys most about the work he does in leadership and expounds on the concept of ‘Jumpseat Leadership' 09:55 – Three practices of Jumpseat Leadership 13:23 – Commitment, fear, and love 18:58 – Humble confidence 23:38 – Belonging 26:45 – Why context setting is critical to leadership 31:25 – Top challenges facing leaders in this time of disruptive change 35:55 – What inspired Peter to join the Royal Air Force and lessons he's brought from the military into the business world :55 – How Jumpseat Leadership can help our ability to handle crises 47:04 – Peter speaks to how he connected and collaborated with Simon Sinek 48:31 – Advice Peter would give his twenty-five year old self and two learnings he values above all else 51:11 – Final words of wisdom from Peter FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf127

Faiza Hughell is a go-to market leader, board member, and mentor. She was RingCentral's Chief Customer Officer and just recently retired from RingCentral after eleven years of an extraordinary ride where her strategic oversight of sales and execution has been a critical driver for RingCentral's growth from $23M to over $1.5B in annual recurring revenue. Today, Aviv and Faiza engage in a conversation on the power of reframing, operating in an environment of explosive growth, courageous leadership, and self-empowerment. 01:15 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Faiza Hughell 04:44 – Faiza reflects on her career journey and expounds on her proudest accomplishment 07:30 – Faiza's most difficult challenge to overcome and the most rewarding moment of her career 10:18 – The power of reframing 13:01 – Faiza's evolution as a leader and what she has learned from other leaders 19:47 – Building world-class teams 23:02 – Operating in an environment of explosive growth 27:05 – What Faiza learned about courageous leadership 30:20 – Mentoring advice Faiza would give to young leaders 33:12 – What the future holds for Faiza 34:46 – Final words of wisdom from Faiza FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf126

Shaunak Roy is the Founder and CEO of Yellowdig, a community-driven active learning platform with a mission to transform every classroom into an active, social, and experiential learning community. Prior to founding Yellowdig, Shaunak spent a decade advising global companies on technology, strategy, and growth. Today, Aviv and Shaunak share a rich discussion on the state of institutional learning, how Yellowdig is rethinking education, and the critical role that agency, mastery and connectedness play in the learning process. 01:17 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Shaunak Roy who speaks to what brings him joy from the work he does, his passion for learning and the problem that Yellowdig solves 09:04 – Shaunak expounds on the broken educational system and possible solutions to fix it 18:42 – How Yellowdig differentiates itself 26:32 – Agency, Mastery and Connectedness 33:48 – What it looks like when a group of learners and educators truly embrace the full capability of Yellowdig's platform 39:01 – Yellowdig's business model, their expected growth, and Shaunak's five-year vision 42:54 – Shaunak reflects on key insights and learnings from building an organization 45:39 – Advice Shaunak would give his twenty-five-year-old self and two learnings that Shaunak values above all else 47:06 – Final words of wisdom from Shaunak FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf125

Eddy Badrina is the CEO of Eden Green, a vertical farming company that helps people around the world sustainably grow large amounts of food using less land, water, and energy. Eddy is a purpose-driven leader, focusing on employees, inspirational organizational culture, and the communities he serves. Today, Aviv and Eddy share in an exploration of empathetic leadership, what it means to build a ‘redemptive organization,' and key learnings and formative moments from Eddy's journey.  01:40 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Eddy Badrina who shares what he loves about the work he's currently doing and the problems Eden Green is solving 06:22 – Vertical farming, explained and what Eden Green does 12:07 – Food Insecurity around the globe 17:42 – Other key players in the vertical farming value chain 21:14 – The demand for ‘organic' 22:37 – Eddy's vertical farming origin story 24:08 – Building a ‘Redemptive Organization' 27:09 – Eddy reflects on key learnings from working at The U.S. Department of State and The White House 31:17 – The formative moment that awakened this sense of empathetic leadership in Eddy 34:21 – Advice Eddy would give his twenty-five year old self and two learnings that Eddy values above all else 35:26 – Final words of wisdom from Eddy  FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf124

John Church is a visionary leader who has had an extraordinary career at General Mills, one of the most admired companies in the world. John is an incredibly insightful Executive because he brings this rare capacity to integrate the four zones of executive leadership: the strategy, the operation, the people, and the numbers. He's able to go deep and integrate those dimensions to play the holistic game of leadership. Today, Aviv and John explore leading through crisis, vulnerability, accountability, and the shifting paradigm of the global workplace.  01:05 – Aviv introduces today's guest, John Church who speaks to the joys of retirement and his uncanny ability to remain calm in stressful situations  04:57 – John shares how General Mills successfully navigated the world-changing event of the pandemic  16:50 – Best practices and protocols that enabled John and his team to succeed  19:40 – Managing the human side of leadership during a crisis 23:36 – A shifting paradigm  30:47 – The concept of ‘Possibilities Thinking'  37:12 – John's career origin story  48:13 – Vulnerability in leadership  54:33 – The key principles that guide John's mentoring practices  56:58 – Three final inquiries from Aviv 1:00:54 – Final words of wisdom from John FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf123

Mark Carpenter is a speaker, consultant, serial storyteller and the author of Master Storytelling: How to Turn Your Experiences into Stories that Teach, Lead, and Inspire. Mark's passion is in helping others achieve more of their potential through perspective and guidance. Today, Aviv and Mark engage in a rich discussion on the power of storytelling and break down the three key elements of any great story. Mark provides advice and best practices for honing your storytelling skills and expounds on the stories we, as a society, must develop to highlight the human condition.  00:57 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Mark Carpenter who shares what he enjoys most about storytelling and the power of connecting through stories  06:05 – Where Mark's passion for storytelling arose  07:23 – What we don't understand about stories and the three biggest mistakes people make when telling stories  12:23 – Aviv and Mark engage in an exercise to provide the three major components of a story  17:35 – What an effective story and storyteller looks like  24:39 – Why adults and children listen to stories similarly  27:28 – Why Conflict is key  30:08 – Three steps of crafting and delivering a great story  35:48 – Aviv and Mark speak to the critical stories about the human condition that we must be developing  39:16 – Final words of wisdom from Mark FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf122

Russell Hudson is a strategist, economist and consultant who is passionate about learning and teaching others with the goal of simplifying the complex. Today, Aviv and Russell reflect on a series of provocative articles Russell recently published on LinkedIn. The articles touch on a variety of topics ranging from work-life balance and identity to The Great Resignation. Russell explores the journey from chasing to embracing by rethinking success and significance and the importance of reclaiming your power.   00:52 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Russell Hudson who shares what brings him energy and joy these days and reflects on what he calls ‘the noise in the silence and the silence in the noise'  07:18 – Key insights from Russell's research into work-life identity and the current state of The Great Resignation  15:04 – The Great Exhaustion, explained  20:01 – Reclaiming your power to choose and ‘Elizabeth's story'  27:20 – Russell reflects on his own journey through The Great Exhaustion  35:09 – Russell expounds on the phrase, ‘Here I stand, I can do no other'  38:12 – Transitioning from chasing to embracing  44:21 – Rethinking success and significance  54:48 – Final words of wisdom from Russell and what he hopes to be writing about in the future FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf121

Ralf Specht is a visionary business leader and creator of the Soul System, a framework that aligns value-creating employee action with broader corporate strategy through shared understanding and shared purpose. He is the author of Building Corporate Soul: Powering Culture & Success with the Soul System and Beyond the Startup: Sparking Operational Innovations for Global Growth. Today, Aviv and Ralf expound on the key question that has been at the forefront of Ralf's mind for years: How do we build and sustain a human-centric performance culture? Ralf speaks to his driving vision to make soulless companies a thing of the past. Aviv and Ralf explore the value in organizations cultivating a shared purpose and fostering a great corporate culture. If you can walk the talk and make that tangible, incredible results can be unlocked.    00:51 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Ralf Specht who shares his vision   07:37 – Core agreements that shaped the trajectory of Ralf's company 09:59 – Formative lessons Ralf learned as CEO  12:13 – Building and cultivating a shared purpose  18:43 – The Soul System, explained  25:14 – Fostering a sense of belonging through open conversations and connecting purpose, mission, and vision to the work you do every day  31:54 – How Ralf transitioned from a corporate to a consulting frame of mind  33:48 – Daring to be human again  38:12 – Advice Ralf would give to his younger self and two learnings Ralf values above all others  39:10 – Final words of wisdom from Ralf FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf120

Tim Coats is a former Executive at General Mills. After he retired, Tim started publishing a blog entitled, ‘Towards a Life Well Lived,' where he reflects on the art of increasing joy, meaning and belonging in daily living. Today, Aviv and Tim explore his thoughts and reflections on work, purpose and life's journey. Tim reflects on what it means to live a life well lived and touches on The Four Principles: Balance, Awareness, Practice and Wisdom. Tim provides his thoughts on authenticity, balancing spirituality and the power of ‘We.' Finally, Aviv and Tim share their beliefs on the journey of self-discovery. 01:02 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Tim Coats who shares his background and what brings him energy and joy these days 03:02 – A closet philosopher and mystic flying under the cover of a corporate executive 06:08 – Bringing philosophical tendencies to corporate America 09:14 – The power of ‘We' 11:08 – The inquiry that Tim initially set out to answer when he launched his blog 13:54 – Defining ‘A Life Well Lived' and the two broad categories of people 16:27 – The journey of finding meaning 20:23 – Three of Tim's contemplative practices 24:42 – The Four Principles: Balance, Awareness, Practice and Wisdom 30:26 – Tim speaks to the idea of belonging and the Five Energies of Life 37:04 – Being accepted for your own authentic self 41:09 – Be the best, look both ways, help others succeed 52:05 – The peace that proceeds challenge 56:16 – The critical phase in every development journey 1:07:03 – The God Test FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf119

Yair Assulin is an award-winning author and thinker who writes a weekly analytical column for one of Israel's leading newspapers, Haaretz, and hosts a radio show at the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation covering the fields of culture, business, politics, and society. In recent years, much of his public writing has focused on the development of a new political and business philosophy based on his ideas about "The Century of How," and "The End of the Age of Politics," in order to create a vivid ethos to societies and companies in this broken time of the technological revolution. Today, Aviv and Yair engage in a meaningful dialogue centered on a major shift that is underway in humanity and consciousness, which Yair describes as living in the subjective story we tell ourselves about our reality and the world around us. Yair suggests that the story we're telling ourselves is no longer the right story and doesn't reflect reality. Aviv and Yair touch on this idea and how seminal events such as the Industrial Revolution, the discovery of America and the latest technological advances in our society have impacted our world and, most importantly, our story.  01:05 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Yair Assulin who shares the fundamental shift in mind and heart that he believes needs to occur in our world  08:38 – The impact the Industrial Revolution had on the rise of the ‘Nation State'  12:28 – The Century of the ‘How' and the Century of the ‘What' 17:41 – The need to create new language and a new story in order to evolve and move forward  23:15 – Characteristics of people who are able to lead by changing consciousness  26:28 – The discovery of America metaphor  31:13 – Yair speculates on the future of the ‘State' and trends he's observed over the past few years  36:49 – The fundamental changes to consciousness, space, and time  41:08 – Yair reflects on his own personal journey and shares what he's learned  47:58 – The fight for freedom and individualism  50:37 – Yair provides his thoughts on totalitarian China  56:40 – The distinction between technological and conceptual enterprise  57:14 – What the spiritual realm means to Yair  1:03:07 – What Yair hopes to be writing about five to ten years into the future  1:06:57 – Are we currently in a Revolutionary Age or a Transformation Age  FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf118

During a recent workshop with an executive team, Aviv brought to focus the premise that the currency of leadership is conversation. This is an unlocking idea that Aviv addresses regularly with his clients. What made this occasion different, however, was the new context that emerged. That idea was that a transformational leader must be a conversation artist. Why is framing the conversation the highest leverage for a leader? Aviv analyzes this inquiry and provides four reasons as well as seven characteristics that make up a true conversation artist.  00:54 – Aviv shares learnings and insights he gleaned about the currency of leadership 02:18 – Aviv analyzes four reasons that the highest leverage for a leader is to frame the conversation    05:29 – The heavy price leaders pay when failing to embrace the mindset of conversation as the currency of leadership  07:09 – Key elements and capabilities that characterize a conversation artist    07:54 – Now it's your turn, embark on a lifelong journey of becoming a conversation artist  FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf117

Mark Horoszowski is the co-founder and CEO of MovingWorlds, an award-winning social enterprise that helps businesses scale their social impact programs by engaging employees in all sorts of profound opportunities. Mark is an RSA Fellow and is a lecturer on corporate social responsibility at The University of Washington Center for Leadership and Social Responsibility. Today, Aviv and Mark engage in a meaningful conversation on social responsibility, helping others and building a sustainable and equitable future. Mark shares some of the insights he has gleaned about human nature throughout the course of his journey at MovingWorlds. Finally, Mark provides three pieces of sage advice for young people looking to make a difference in the world today. 00:57 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Mark Horoszowski who shares his background in corporate social responsibility and what he enjoys most about his work  04:10 – Mark reflects on the type of learner he is  06:12 – What catalyzed Mark's journey to MovingWorlds  14:18 – The most important lessons Mark learned during his year of travel  16:55 – The mission of MovingWorlds  22:19 – Building a sustainable and equitable economy and the role of social businesses  36:05 – Mark provides some examples of the work he and his team do at MovingWorlds  40:06 – Challenges that Mark had to overcome and what he learned from them  47:22 – The importance of the belief systems of people who get involved in systems change   53:44 – Deep insights Mark has gleaned about human nature  57:59 – What it means to Mark to be an RSA Fellow  1:01:31 – Advice Mark would give to younger people looking to make a difference in this ever-changing world FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf116

Steven Morris is a Brand and Culture Advisor and Speaker and the author of The Beautiful Business. He partners with business leaders to mine, articulate and activate the unique belief systems to create organizational integrity, connected cultures and evolved brands. Today, Aviv and Steven embark on a rich exploration on purpose, and the creativity of people. Steven speaks to the inspiration that guided and continues to guide his work. They dissect Steven's long held mantra, ‘There is nothing more powerful than a united group of souls ignited in a common cause with love at the core.' Finally, Aviv and Steven expound on the examination of life and reflect on Mary Oliver's query, ‘What is it you intend to do with this one wild and precious life?' 00:59 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Steven Morris who shares the inspiration behind his signature mantra, ‘There is nothing more powerful than a united group of souls ignited in a common cause with love at the core' 08:43 – Steven defines the business he is currently in 11:23 – Reframing ‘businesspeople' as creatives 15:28 – Steven talks about his book, The Beautiful Business 18:26 – A sense of agency and Steven's purpose journey 27:57 – Discovering purpose and how Steven's purpose exploration impacted how he approaches business 34:52 – A critical lesson in entrepreneurship 43:16 – An identity unravelling 47:43 – Steven opens up about insights from his own personal discovery process 52:41 – The continual examination of life 58:51 – The Great Resignation 1:04:15 – The globalization of our society 1:07:07 – Questions Steven hopes business leaders start to ask after reading his book 1:15:41 – Parting words of wisdom from Steven FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf115

Colin Hunter is the Chief Executive Officer of Potential Squared, an organization whose purpose is to create a global playground that disrupts the way people collaborate and lead. They teach organizations how to build a workplace culture that is less like a classroom and is more like a playground, a place filled with opportunities to take risks and test boundaries. Colin is the author of Be More Wrong: How Failure Makes You an Outstanding Leader, which uncovers the habits and practices of the Hero's Journey together with design thinking and the blended skills of coaching and mentoring. In this episode, Colin and Aviv engage in a rich discussion of finding your purpose, stretching for growth, and having fun along the way. Colin breaks down the Three ‘C's from his book and explains the Hero's Journey. Aviv and Colin also touch on the concept of building deep layers of self-insight and the personal journey that can follow. Finally, Colin speaks to the importance of discovering the playground that surrounds your purpose and allows you to have fun in your life. 01:00 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Colin Hunter who shares his background, speaks to what he enjoys most about his work and explains why he considers himself a ‘work-in-progress' 08:39 – Colin talks about the phenomenon of ‘Squirrelling' 09:46 – The Hero's Journey 12:59 – The Three ‘C's: Core practices from Colin's book 15:54 – Building deeper layers of self-insight 20:06 – The Heathrow Airport example 22:02 – Colin opens up about a breakdown he experienced when he was thirty 29:20 – The important role mentors have played in Colin's personal and professional development 31:42 – Why we must create a playground atmosphere at work 38:06 – Colin recalls a situation where he was compelled to exercise courage 41:07 – How Colin defines a tough conversation 44:12 – Advice Colin would give to his twenty-five-year-old self 45:26 – The two insights Colin values above all else 46:30 – Final words of wisdom from Colin FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf114

Tom Chiarella is the CEO and Founder of Resonance AI, an organization that identifies the building blocks of their clients' content and tells them, simply, what worked. Tom has had a lifelong passion for technology, great product design and for building innovative businesses. Tom was also the co-founder and Chief Executive of Questra. He has since been involved with eight venture-backed startups as investor, advisor and/or board member. Before that, he led projects at companies like General Electric and Xerox. In this episode, Tom and Aviv engage in a rich discussion on Tom's entrepreneurial journey, artificial intelligence and lessons in leadership. Tom speaks to the incredible work he's doing at Resonance AI and the mentors who have been critical along the way. They talk about the complex functionalities that AI is attempting and close to solving. Tom lists some of the critical insights he has gleaned as a leader, provides advice for his younger self and details the insights he values above all else. 00:48 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Tom Chiarella who shares what he enjoys the most about his work and why and the problems that Resonance AI is trying to solve 11:34 – Who are Resonance AI's customers? 13:41 – The three ‘Power' scores: Drawing, Holding and Staying 16:21 – Complex functionalities that AI is close to solving 21:34 – Tom speaks to the incredible work they're doing at Resonance AI 25:41 – Tom's entrepreneurial origin journey 31:22 – Mentors who have impacted Tom throughout his career 35:45 – The road to co-founding a company 38:38 – Key lessons Tom learned from his time at Questra 42:49 – Critical insights Tom has gleaned as a leader 50:48 – Advice Tom would give to his twenty-five year old self 52:15 – The two insights Tom values above all else 53:27 – Final words of wisdom from Tom FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf113

Aaron Hurst is the CEO and co-founder of Imperative, a peer-coaching platform that unlocks the power of peers to support and help each other become increasingly more effective and fulfilled. Aaron is an expert on the science of purpose at work and the author of The Purpose Economy. As the founder of the Taproot Foundation, Aaron catalyzed the $15 billion pro bono service market. He has written for or been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg TV, Fast Company and was named a LinkedIn Influencer In this episode, Aaron and Aviv engage in a dialogue on the inquiry of purpose. Aaron breaks down the different distinctions between purpose, meaning and fulfillment and shares best practices for cultivating a purpose mindset. Aviv and Aaron examine the idea that learning and thriving at work is contingent on engaging in meaningful dialogue and fostering robust relationships. Finally, Aaron speculates on the future of work and how it will change in the coming decades to give workers more autonomy and more connection opportunities. 00:51 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Aaron Hurst who shares what he enjoys the most about his work and why and the inspiration to launch the Taproot Foundation 08:50 – The insight that catalyzed Imperative 12:09 – Core principles of Purpose Inquiry and Discovery 15:08 – Purpose, meaning and fulfillment and the significance of happiness and joy 20:26 – Cultivating a purpose mindset and the religious and spiritual aspects of purpose 23:04 – The peer coaching process explained 29:12 – Imperative's business model 31:53 – Promoting and encouraging authenticity 33:01 – Aaron speaks to how he's been changed through the experience of launching Imperative 34:49 – Aaron's entrepreneurial origin journey 39:51 – Aaron's creative process  44:11 – Aaron speculates on how the world of work will change in the coming decade 46:35 – How to address gaps in purpose and connection 56:08 – Advice Aaron would give to his twenty-five-year-old self 56:58 – The two insights Aaron values above all else 57:58 – Final words of wisdom from Aaron FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf112

Strategic planning is an oxymoronic term. While vision and strategy are back from the future inquiry, planning is the endeavor to move from today to the future. Though we need both approaches, they are not the same activity and they each require a different mindset. In many companies, strategic effort is not strategic at all. Rather, it is a financial-led, bottom-up planning exercise. In this episode, Aviv analyzes eight inquiries to evaluate your strategic innovation opportunities. Such inquiries explore a range of factors, including differentiated value, sustainability, exciting the imagination of your workforce and aligning with values and brand experience. Finally, Aviv provides actionable advice on how listeners can reflect on their strategic growth opportunities holistically to create the future of their business and unlock the future to which they aspire. 00:50 – Aviv introduces today's topic, 8 Key Questions for Evaluating Your Strategic Innovation Opportunities 02:16 – Aviv provides best practices for engendering true strategic explorations   04:36 – Aviv lists and analyzes the eight key questions for evaluating your strategic innovation opportunities 08:45 – The Ford Taurus example 10:12 – Now it's your turn, reflect on your strategic growth opportunities holistically to create the future of your business, apply the eight inquiry framework to discover which options are optimal and determine the priority investments that will unlock the future to which you aspire FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf111

Adam Wray is the founder and CEO of AstrumU, a Seattle-based data science startup that translates educational experiences into economic opportunity. Adam held a variety of senior leadership and founding roles at data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud, and machine learning-focused companies. He was one of the founders and the CEO of Tier 3, a public sector cloud services provider acquired by CenturyLink, one of the largest U.S. enterprise telecommunications companies. In this episode, Adam and Aviv dive deep, explore the power of building an exceptional culture and, specifically, insights that emerged out of Adam's experience as CEO. Adam describes his entrepreneurial journey and what inspired him to focus on education. He then reflects on the most impactful lessons he's learned throughout his career. Finally, Adam outlines what he values above all other ideas and insights and provides sage advice to the audience on leadership and starting a business. 00:44 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Adam Wray who shares his background in the humanities and what he enjoys the most about his work 04:10 – The problem Adam is striving to solve at AstrumU and the Four Buckets of Universal Skills 08:22 – Adam shares his perspective on how the ability to focus has been impacted by the recent technological boon 14:33 – The inspiration to get involved in education and three key trends that are reshaping the space 22:41 – Other significant trends Adam has observed in education 26:36 – Adam's entrepreneurial origin journey 29:22 – Critical lessons Adam has learned on building highly effective teams and culture 32:18 – The seven values Adam fosters in his organization 39:30 – Adam's experience working at Amazon 41:28 – Adam speaks to the final two values he fosters in his organization 46:06 – How Adam reinvests in himself to become a better CEO 48:55 – Adam reflects on a moment in his past where he expressed courage in leadership 54:09 – Advice Adam would give to his twenty-five-year-old self 54:52 – The two insights Adam values above all else 56:14 – Final words of wisdom from Adam FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf110

Jon Herlocker is the Founder and CEO of Tignis, a company that provides a physics-driven software solution for managing industrial assets, processes, and operations. Jon is a technology entrepreneur, an experienced executive with a long leadership history in big data analytics and artificial intelligence. Before building his company, he was CTO of VMware's Cloud Management, and CTO of EMC's Cloud Services division. Jon is a former tenured professor of Computer Science at Oregon State University. In this episode, Jon and Aviv engage in a deep conversation about entrepreneurship, the power of setting big, hairy, audacious goals and the future of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Jon speaks to his unique ability to enable others to achieve extraordinary breakthroughs and how this trait has been a critical tool for him as a leader and CEO. Finally, Jon shares the importance of being a lifelong learner and the one insight he values above all else. 00:39 – Aviv introduces today's guest, Jon Herlocker who speaks to what he enjoys the most about his work and his experience enabling others to achieve extraordinary breakthroughs 11:12 – Jon tells the story of where his fascination with giving people vision started 15:38 – Jon shares the origin story of Tignis, the initial problem he set out to solve when he launched and how Tignis has evolved since then 25:35 – Jon speculates on when we might have fully autonomous industrial plants 27:53 – Jon explains Industry 4.0 30:36 – How Jon addresses concerns that automated plants will lead to social challenges such as job loss 32:54 – Aviv and Jon discuss the Overshoot Undershoot Syndrome and Jon provides an interesting Control Systems analogy 36:50 – Jon expounds on common misconceptions that people have about machine learning and artificial intelligence 41:25 – Jon speaks to his entrepreneurial origin story 46:26 – Jon shares the top lessons he's learned throughout his career 50:36 – Core management practices that Jon established in his company 53:29 – Aviv breaks down The Four Stages of Adult Learning 55:38 – How Jon continues to learn and evolve as a CEO and a leader 58:05 – Advice Jon would give to his twenty-five year old self 1:00:31 – The one insight Jon values above all else 1:01:40 – Final words of wisdom from Jon FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf109

What are the insights that propel the Create New Futures methodology? This was the framing question Aviv recently asked a Silicon Valley leadership team. Today, Aviv shares and reflects on two great insights that shaped his approach to creating new futures. Aviv dives deep into organizational potential energy and expounds on the concept of currency of leadership. Finally, Aviv provides the actionable advice he shared with the leadership team he worked with. He stresses that in order to unlock the greatest creativity and inspiration, it is critical to engage people in creating and shaping their own future. And to apply the currency of leadership, you must initiate a series of inquiry-based conversations designed to mobilize actions that produce results. 00:46 – Aviv introduces today's topic, The Physics of Creating a New Organizational Future 01:22 – Aviv reflects on a recent project he worked on for a VP of a Silicon Valley organization 03:35 – Aviv recalls the framing questions he posed during this endeavor 05:07 – Aviv defines organizational potential energy 06:53 – Aviv expounds on the concept of the currency of leadership 09:04 – Aviv asserts three game changing points about leadership 10:48 – Aviv concludes by sharing the insights he communicated to the Silicon Valley VP about unlocking creativity and inspiration and applying the currency of leadership 12:14 – Now it's your turn, use these insights to build the potential and kinetic energy of your team and create a new organizational future Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf108

Have you been as provocative in your future explorations as you can? Today, Aviv reflects on this question and recalls the story of a three-day virtual workshop that inspired this discussion on creating slow, fast, deep work. In this episode, Aviv expounds on the Zone of Deep Work and outlines best practices that can be applied to create slow, fast, deep work. He provides examples of how the teams he worked with throughout this workshop produced three new compelling prototypes of the future and describes why this was such a game-changer. Finally, Aviv provides advice on how to imagine and bring to life a daringly novel future. 00:50 – Aviv introduces today’s topic, Creating Slow Fast Deep Work 01:28 – Aviv speaks to the transformative and result-produced virtual events that he’s recently produced 05:01 – Aviv recalls a pivotal moment from this workshop process 07:54 – Aviv expounds on the Zone of Deep Work 08:45 – Aviv lists the three elements that enable breakthroughs 11:38 – Now it’s your turn, invite the collective creativity and genius of your team, create a safe space for deep work and ask your team to imagine a daringly novel future and challenge them to describe how they will bring that future to life Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf107

Meditative practices have helped guide Aviv through challenging events in his life. By developing these practices, Aviv hopes that listeners can discover the profound impact of these techniques and experience the many blessings and new doors of possibilities that can open for them as a result. In this Part Three, Aviv addresses the fourth and fifth meditative practices that have helped him navigate both his personal and professional experiences. Aviv expounds on the power of prayer, repetition of affirmations and contemplative inquiries and showcases how he’s integrated these techniques in his everyday life. 00:41 – Aviv introduces today’s topic, The Five Meditations – Part 3 02:30 – Aviv reviews the first three meditative techniques before delving into the final two of this series 05:44 – Aviv expounds on the fourth meditative technique he practices 10:32 – Aviv speaks to the fifth and final meditative technique he practices 14:57 – Aviv poses two final thoughts to stimulate listeners’ contemplation 16:03 – Now it’s your turn, discover the meditation practices that work best for you Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf106

Last month, Aviv dove into the Window of Opportunity concept and explained that how you respond to those windows determines your capacity to lead and shape outcomes. Today, this episode brings into focus a complementary idea that has helped some of Aviv’s clients unlock the awesome potential of their opportunities. Aviv poses the reflection question, ‘What is the most difficult feat in the world,’ and provides three key elements that must be present in order to accomplish these feats. By adapting and applying this idea, you will bring an advantageous urgency to your efforts. 00:43 – Aviv introduces today’s topic, The Most Difficult Feat in the World 01:45 – Aviv asks listeners to take a moment to reflect on the question, ‘What is the most difficult feat in the world?’ 04:11 – Aviv shares the answer he looks for when he poses this reflection question to his clients and others 05:07 – Aviv expounds on the importance of having the three conditions: the right ingredients, the right place and the right time 07:15 – Aviv explains that these three conditions are often out of your control and provides best practices for being prepared when the opportunity presents itself. 08:04 – Now it’s your turn, identify where you are endeavoring to bring together the right ingredients, the right place and the right time, reflect on the dedication, courage and resilience this effort needs Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf105

Historians likely will look at 2020 as the year that initiated a multi-decade long transformation. As the effects of the global pandemic continue to be felt, many wonder when life will return to pre-pandemic ‘normal.’ However, most people recognize that there is no ‘back-to-normal’ path. Instead, there are opportunities to shape and create a new and thriving normalcy. In this episode, Aviv revisits the Window of Opportunity concept and urges listeners to consider the opportunities that are in front of them. Aviv expounds on the three components of the Opportunity Window Arc and speaks to what capabilities must be cultivated to respond in full when a window of opportunity opens. 00:39 – Aviv introduces today’s topic, The Window of Opportunity 02:17 – Aviv expounds on the definition of resilience and the Bounce Back and Bounce Forward mental models 04:40 – How Aviv discovered the Window of Opportunity insight and its game changing power 08:42 – Aviv shares how this realization shaped his approach to the development of his consulting practice  09:58 – Aviv provides best practices for listeners to reflect on their own opportunity windows 11:10 – Aviv analyzes the three components of the Opportunity Window Arc 14:15 – Now it’s your turn, identify and embrace opportunities to allow yourself to grow and build your new futures Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf104

Consider three ‘edge of the envelope’ scenarios: A Black Swan, A Perfect Storm and A Lethal Jackpot. A Black Swan is an unpredictable event that unleashes severe consequences. A Perfect Storm occurs when a rare combination of circumstances drastically and negatively aggravates an event. What is a Lethal Jackpot? It’s a convergence pattern of several conditions and irregularities that together develop into an inescapable, devastating consequence. In this episode, Aviv opens up about this surprising discovery and how it became a game-changer that saved his life on several occasions. Aviv provides best practices for identifying these Lethal Jackpot scenarios, both in life and business, in order to actively step in to stop these patterns of irregularities and risk. 00:45 – Aviv introduces today’s topic, The Lethal Jackpot Updated, and recalls two tragic events from his time as a fighter pilot in the Air Force 06:28 – Aviv speaks to a meta-pattern he discovered and the realization he gleaned from this pattern 09:02 – Aviv provides best practices for avoiding the Lethal Jackpot by intercepting irregular factors 11:42 – Aviv applies the Lethal Jackpot insight to business and life 16:33 – Now it’s your turn, identify where a Lethal Jackpot may be emerging in your life or business, remember that most situations you have the power and responsibility to interrupt, intercept and avoid irrecoverable disasters Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf103

Personal and organizational resilience and anti-fragile readiness have been a feature of many of Aviv’s senior leadership strategy workshops over the last decade. In this episode, Aviv outlines the five elements and capacities of resilient self-authorship. Aviv reflects on the concept of personal sovereignty as well as the reasons that organizations encourage and, in some cases, even require their members to have high levels of personal resilience. Finally, Aviv provides an evaluation tool you can utilize to reflect on your own personal resilient self-authorship. 00:57 – Aviv introduces today’s topic, Resilient Self-Authorship: A Master Meta-Skill 03:37 – Aviv speaks to the characteristics of resilient organizations 05:23 – Aviv analyzes five elements and capacities that outline resilient self-authorship 09:33 – Aviv provides an evaluation tool that listeners can use to reflect on their own resilient self-authorship 12:17 – Now it’s your turn, build your sense of resilient self-authoring by cultivating these five capacities, encourage open dialogue and make yourself a coaching source for others Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf102

With a Ph.D. in organizational leadership, Dr. Doug Gray specializes in outcome-based leader development. As CEO of Action Learning Associates, Dr. Gray has worked with over ten thousand leaders in almost every business category and market. His latest book, Objectives and Key Results (OKR) Leadership, was written to help clients apply what works in the best companies in Silicon Valley. Dr. Gray is also a former adventure racer. In this episode, Doug and Aviv share a deep and meaningful conversation about the value of practicing Objectives and Key Results Leadership as individuals, small businesses and large corporations. They address the conundrum of why people are both aspirational and yet confused simultaneously. Finally, Dr. Gray speaks to the importance of positive psychology and always striving to be extraordinary. 00:49 – Aviv introduces today’s guest, Doug Gray who defines OKR Leadership, the value OKR Leadership brings to organizations and when it is most critical to practice OKR 11:06 – Dr. Gray dives deeper into objectives and key results 13:54 – Dr. Gray discusses why OKR leadership, at its core, is a practice 19:11 – The OKR Leadership model and how OKRs differ from the small business space to larger organizations 24:01 – How to ensure OKR doesn’t become another machine-like view of humans 27:24 – Dr. Gray speaks to the concept of stretching for amazing 31:12 – Differentiating between aspirational and operational objectives 32:31 – Dr. Gray reflects on how individuals can apply OKR to their careers 34:20 – Dr. Gray speaks to his passion for positive psychology 37:38 – A personal objective Dr. Gray is currently working on 40:21 – Final words of wisdom from Dr. Gray FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf101

In this episode, Aviv analyzes the four generally recognized paths to leadership development and proposes a fifth approach. This approach was fashioned initially during a conversation with one of Aviv’s clients when they were five months into their trusted advisory work. Aviv reflects on this collaboration and delves deep into the four leadership development approaches, from skills and situations to outcomes and qualities. It is Aviv’s sincerest hope that you can unleash your potential by integrating these four modalities to create the fifth approach to leadership development. 00:41 – Aviv introduces today’s topic, Leadership Development – The Fifth Approach 01:02 – Aviv reflects on a trusted advisory collaboration he recently took part in with his client, Eric 07:32 – The First Leadership Development Approach: Skills 09:05 – The Second Leadership Development Approach: Situations 11:07 – The Third Leadership Development Approach: Outcomes 13:13 – The Fourth Leadership Development Approach: Qualities 15:53 – Aviv proposes a Fifth Leadership Development Approach 17:19 – Aviv poses a number of questions to reflect on 19:10 – Now it’s your turn, focus on designing your leadership development path Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf100

Kerry Wekelo is the Chief Operating Officer at Actualize Consulting, a firm that specializes in optimizing financial services. Kerry is also a coach, keynote speaker, and author of the books, Culture Infusion and Gratitude Infusion, which provide practical advice on how to build a thriving organizational culture. In this episode, Aviv and Kerry explore the concepts of Culture Infusion and Gratitude Infusion. They delve deep into the importance of self-awareness, honesty, and empathy within organizations. Finally, Aviv and Kerry share best practices on how individuals and businesses can practice gratitude to foster personal and professional growth. 00:40 – Aviv introduces today’s guest, Kerry Wekelo who speaks to what she enjoys most about the work she does at Actualize Consulting 05:56 – Kerry expounds on how she coaches Intentional Leadership and shares the Pause, Pivot Strategy she has curated 09:18 – The importance of self-awareness 13:17 – Kerry defines and elaborates on the practice of Gratitude Infusion 18:45 – Advice Kerry would give to those struggling to find ways to practice gratitude 22:35 – Why gratitude is so critical to ensure a thriving organizational culture and best practices for integrating gratitude into parenting 28:04 – Two learnings Kerry values above all others and parting words of wisdom from Kerry FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf99

Meditation practices have guided Aviv through challenging events, where he simply was not sure how he would find the courage or strength to pull off the demanding tests he faced. By sharing these practices, Aviv invites listeners to discover the profound impact of these techniques and unlock their ability to improve every aspect of their personal, relational, and professional pursuits. In this Part Two, Aviv addresses the third meditative practice that has helped him navigate challenging and creative experiences. This practice, known as Exterior Printing, is one that can provide you with strength, healing, resolve power, forgiveness, well-being and connection to purpose. 00:54 – Aviv continues his discussion of The Five Meditations in this episode, Part Two of this series 02:57 – Aviv speaks to the value of the third meditation practice, Exterior Printing 08:12 – Aviv details the Wow Multiplier Phenomenon 09:47 – Now it’s your turn, identify ways to help your teams create Wow experiences, develop your reflective and meditative practices to help you shape processes and create new differentiated outcomes Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf98

Mary Alice Arthur is a Story Activist, working with stories in service of positive systemic shift, where she helps focus collective intelligence on critical issues. She creates spaces where people can find and activate the stories that will take them into a flourishing future. Mary Alice is also an internationally recognized process host who teaches the art of hosting and helps organizations build capacity for people to bring their stories to life. In this episode, Aviv and Mary Alice share a rich discussion on the power of storytelling, the concept of the Hero’s Journey, and the value of confronting the boundaries of courage. Mary Alice shares her own story, one that includes being a lifelong intentional nomad, gathering wisdom in the form of stories, and weaving those learnings into her life and work. 00:47 – Aviv introduces today’s guest, Mary Alice Arthur who shares her prolific background in story activism, the difference between a story and a narrative and what she enjoys most about her work 10:14 – Mary Alice speaks to group space awareness, the power of great storytelling and how she tells her own story 21:24 – Where Mary Alice got the idea for story activism and the role stories can play in transforming crises into opportunities 31:36 – Mary Alice analyzes The Hero’s Journey and the arts of hosting and stewarding   45:33 – Mary Alice talks about confronting the boundaries of her courage 52:46 – Two learnings Mary Alice values above all others and parting words of wisdom from Mary Alice FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf97

The year 2020 has brought much pain, loss and uncertainty to so many individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses. Covid-19 has left an undeniable mark on the socioeconomic landscape of our society. In this episode, Aviv reflects on an epiphany he recently had in the wake of this challenging time and chronicles how he was able to overcome a major blind spot of success. He breaks down, in thoughtful detail, nine design principles that have served him well. It is Aviv’s sincerest hope that they can have the same impact on your lives. 00:45 – Aviv introduces the topic of today’s episode, My 2020 Epiphany and How to Overcome the Blind Spot of Success and speaks to the impact that Covid-19 has had on his consulting business 05:00 – Aviv expounds on how his success became a blind spot for him and the life-changing gift the Covid-19 pandemic offered him 09:38 – Aviv analyzes The Nine Design Principles 20:39 – Now it’s your turn, choose one of the nine design principles you can implement today, right now! Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf96

Kelly Waldher is the Vice President of Marketing for G-Suite at Google. Prior to Google, he was the Executive Vice President and General Manager at Qualtrics. Prior to that, Kelly spent fourteen years at Microsoft where he was the General Manager of Office 365 and held a variety of corporate marketing roles, including the Global Product Marketing Lead for the commercial and consumer portfolio of products. In this episode, Aviv and Kelly explore Kelly’s wealth of experience working for large software platform companies such as Microsoft and Google. Kelly analyzes and breaks down his personal three-legged stool of success: working with the right people, building a great product and making a lasting impact. Finally, Kelly reflects on the lessons he’s learned throughout his career and speculates on future technology trends. 00:40 – Aviv introduces today’s guest, Kelly Waldher who speaks to his experience at Qualtrics, Microsoft and Google and what he enjoys most about the work he does 08:00 – Kelly breaks down his ‘three-legged stool’ and recalls the decision to transition from chemical engineering to marketing 15:00 – How Kelly developed and evolved his marketing career at Microsoft 20:58 – Kelly shares his thoughts on his unique experience as General Manager of Office 365, top lessons he gleaned in this capacity and why some great product ideas fail 28:09 – Kelly provides an example of what a great product launch looks like 32:10 – Kelly speculates on technology trends that may transform our lives and society over the next ten years 36:35 – Kelly addresses the concerns that cynics may have about these changes in technology 39:44 – Misconceptions people have about large software platform companies like Microsoft and Google 41:38 – Advice Kelly would give to his 25-year-old self and a moment in Kelly’s career where he expressed courage 44:54 – Two learnings Kelly values above all others and parting words of wisdom from Kelly FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf95

Meditation practices have guided Aviv through challenging events, where he simply was not sure how he would find the courage or strength to pull off the demanding tests he faced. By applying these practices, Aviv hopes that listeners can become more centered, improve mental and overall health, and guide personal and professional endeavors to achieve extraordinary results. In this episode, Aviv expounds on the first two meditation practices – Mindfulness and Interior Printing – and provides actionable advice on how to implement both into your daily lives. By following these processes Aviv argues that listeners can achieve extraordinary results and shape the futures to which they aspire. 00:48 – Aviv introduces Part One of a series entitled, The Five Meditations 04:46 – Aviv analyzes the first meditation practice, Mindfulness 08:18 – Aviv pivots to the second meditation practice, Interior Printing  12:43 – Now it’s your turn, identify and name thoughts, pictures, and feelings to become present and mindfully aware, and apply interior printing to catalyze a desired condition and experience and to shape the future to which you aspire Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf94

Catherine Sherlock is an expert in leadership actualization, intuition, and emotional intelligence. Catherine works with leaders who see the bigger picture, where leadership is about becoming and showing up as your best self to ignite the best in others. She believes that higher mindfulness is about creating a more profound connection inside your ecosystem to unlock possibilities and empower higher levels of performance from a place of wholeness and inner peace. In this episode, Catherine and Aviv expound on the roles of energy, emotions, and inner peace play in leadership. Finally, they analyze in depth the importance of peak experiences. 00:37 – Aviv introduces today’s guest, Catherine Sherlock who shares what she enjoys most about her work with leaders, and the roles that emotions, energy, and inner peace play in leadership 07:37 – Catherine expounds on some of the methodologies she employs in her work with leaders, including the importance of meditation   14:04 – Catherine differentiates between mindfulness and higher mindfulness and shares her thoughts on servant leadership 24:51 – Catherine speaks to the importance of filling up your own cup first and how she helps leaders connect to their inner wisdom and intuition 32:38 – Aviv and Catherine delve deep into the concept of peak experiences 46:14 – Aviv expounds on the bull and bear market principle 52:29 – Advice Catherine would give to her younger self 54:47 – Final words of wisdom from Catherine FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf93

There are two fast ways to ruin a great company and run a business into the ground. The first is to let lawyers run the company. The second is to let the financial controller run the business. Aviv calls on his experience as a military pilot to identify and explain the five altitudes of business conversations. In this episode, Aviv continues his discussion on collective intelligence by expounding on the different levels, or altitudes, of business conversations. Specifically, Aviv provides best practices for identifying situations that are prone to collective stupidity, encouraging inquiries about conversations’ altitudes and finding new and creative ways to unleash the collective intelligence of your team 00:45 – Aviv breaks down the fourth collective intelligence, focusing on the five altitudes of business conversations 04:16 – Aviv expounds on the definition and some causes of collective stupidity 06:06 – Aviv analyzes the five altitudes of business conversations 12:29 – Aviv recaps and reiterates the value of each individual altitude 14:32 – Aviv poses five critical questions that must be answered as we look to frame and choreograph the conversation flow 16:25 – Now it’s your turn, identify situations that are prone to collective stupidity, reframe opportunities by encouraging an emergent inquiry about the conversation’s altitude and find creative ways to unleash the collective intelligence of your team Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf92

Jeff Cates is the CEO and President of Achievers, an industry-leading employee voice and recognition solution that accelerates a culture of performance. Prior to his time at Achievers, Jeff was the CEO and President of Intuit Canada, during which time the company was named a top great place to work in Canada year after year and was also recognized as a top employer for women and millennials. Jeff’s impressive background also includes roles with industry leaders Apple and Hewlett-Packard. In this episode, Jeff and Aviv expound on the democratization of employee engagement, the value of innovation and the role that passion plays in leadership. Finally, Jeff shares his insights on the importance of wanting to do good, give back and truly connect with people as a leader. 00:46 – Aviv introduces today’s guest, Jeff Cates who shares what he enjoys most about his work at Achievers and the work they are doing to hear the voices of their employees 07:24 – Jeff expounds on employee engagement and the philosophy that shapes his approach 14:07 – Jeff speaks to where his passion for leadership and helping people came from 17:08 – Formative moments from Jeff’s early career with Apple and Hewlett-Packard 24:08 – Jeff reflects on the importance that innovation has played throughout his career 30:07 – Jeff details the guiding principles that are critical for building high functioning leadership teams 32:56 – A moment where Jeff showed courage as a leader 35:18 – Jeff highlights the different challenges posed from working in a large and a small organization as well as insights he has gleaned from sitting on different boards 38:40 – Where Jeff sees himself in five to seven years 39:25 – Advice Jeff would give to his younger self 42:31 – Two learnings Jeff values above all others and final words of wisdom from Jeff FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf91

How can we map the intelligence terrain to capitalize on the different capacities and sources of intelligence? Throughout his lifetime, Aviv has endeavored to answer these questions through his work with teachers, entrepreneurs, business executives, coaches, healers, and futurists. In this episode, Aviv continues his discussion by expounding on the idea of intelligence as a capacity and as a source. Specifically, Aviv analyzes the metabolic process of intelligence as a capacity. He then describes the manifestation of intelligence both as a stream and as an ecosystem. Finally, Aviv poses a thought experiment to the audience on how they can approach the collective intelligence inquiry wisely. 00:47 – Aviv continues to break down the critical need to facilitate the emergence of collective intelligence 04:30 – Aviv analyzes the idea of intelligence as a capacity 08:11 – Aviv pivots to the idea of intelligence as a source, specifically how an intelligence source can manifest as a stream and as an ecosystem  15:55 – Aviv reiterates the importance of facilitating the broad natural realms of collective intelligence Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf90

Miha Matlievski is business coach focusing on helping entrepreneurs and business executives. His approach was shaped by what he describes as an epic failure that eventually led to a redemptive renewal and a new beginning. Miha’s passionate pursuit and hard work have resulted in four successful businesses and a personal net worth of fifteen million dollars by his mid-twenties. In this episode, Aviv and Miha expound on the importance of utilizing logic over emotion to develop a healthy relationship with failure to foster success. Miha analyzes the three vectors of freedom, including the freedom of time, money and self-knowledge. Finally, Miha shares his insights on maintaining a growth mindset and the inherent value of reflection. 00:41 – Aviv introduces today’s guest, Miha Matlievski who shares his unbelievable journey of entrepreneurship 12:29 – Miha opens up about what he enjoys the most about his work and defines entrepreneurial freedom 16:43 – Miha expounds on his engagement model and other strategies he utilizes to coach and help entrepreneurs 24:14 – The psychological and emotional aspect of success and failure 29:17 – Mindsets and other critical skills for successful entrepreneurs 39:35 – How Miha has shown courage as a coach 43:07 – Where Miha sees himself in seven years 43:48 – Two learnings Miha values above all others and final words of wisdom from Miha FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf89

The importance of recognition in a workplace cannot be understated. Recognition is the most underutilized organizational currency and yet, it is one of the most cost-effective ways to boost morale, increase retention and enable interpersonal connections. In this episode, Aviv expounds on the many ways recognition can bring an organizational mindset from scarcity to abundance and from uncertainty to confidence. Finally, Aviv provides multiple low-cost tips and strategies on how organizations can make their team members feel valued and recognized.  00:47 – Aviv reflects on a recent leadership workshop where recognition became a key topic of discussion 02:38 – Aviv differentiates between recognition and reward 04:11 – Aviv expounds on the nine reasons that recognition is a vital organizational currency 06:43 – Five insights Aviv gleaned from his discussion on recognition at his client’s leadership workshop and six examples of behaviors and qualities deserving of recognition 11:06 – Aviv provides multiple low-cost options to offer recognition throughout your organization 14:16 – Aviv summarizes his final thoughts on recognition Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf88

Roberta Matuson is a global strategist, advisor, best-selling author and the president of Matuson Consulting, where she has helped leaders in Fortune 500 companies, including Best Buy, GM, and New Balance. Known as the Talent Maximizer, Roberta in an expert in helping her clients achieve dramatic growth and market leadership through the maximization of talent. In this episode, Aviv and Roberta expound on her work in the field of talent management and retention. They dive deep into the elements that factor into a satisfying work environment, including having a great manager, autonomy and a sense of purpose. Finally, Roberta provides her thoughts on the incoming generation of workers and best practices for employers to prune their workforce. 01:44 – Roberta reflects on her background in talent evaluation as well as what she enjoys most about her work 05:24 – Roberta speaks to the biggest lesson from her best-selling book, Suddenly in Charge 07:13 – The top three trends in talent development today 08:46 – The decision to write the book, Evergreen Talent, and key messages and takeaways about talent 11:45 – What the best companies are doing to attract and retain top-talent 14:39 – Roberta shares her thoughts on how different generations are interacting together in the workforce and best practices for improved relationships 19:19 – Elements that factor into a satisfying work environment 22:26 – Strategies for pruning the workforce and critical mistakes that prevent companies from cultivating evergreen talent 27:08 – Critical competencies and skills that new workforce entrants must master 30:02 – Two learnings Roberta values above all others 31:45 – Parting words of wisdom from Roberta FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf87

What is collective intelligence and how do we facilitate the generation of collective intelligence with a leadership team? Over the years, Aviv has endeavored to answer these questions through his work with teachers, entrepreneurs, business executives, coaches, healers, and futurists. In this episode, Aviv shares discoveries he has made throughout his career. He expounds on the three lenses of mapping the terrain of collectives: the content lens, the character lens, and the cause lens. Finally, Aviv offers a series of thought-provoking reflections on the inherent value of collective intelligence. 01:22 – Defining Collective Intelligence and best practices for facilitating the generation of collective intelligence with a leadership team 03:27 – A surprising discovery Aviv made early in his life 05:17 – The three lenses of mapping the terrain of collectives 10:14 – Aviv reiterates the importance of collective intelligence     Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf86

After twenty years as an actor, director, screenwriter, songwriter and record producer, Terrence McNally has refocused his work on his vision of working on creating a world that just might work. His experience and aspiration converged in his consulting and media work, as well as his role as a co-founder of a startup which offers more people more ways to contribute to achieving the UN’s sustainability development goals. As a speaker, writer, consultant, and coach he helps foundations, public agencies and progressive businesses communicate. His work enables individuals and organizations to tell better stories and develop more compelling narratives. In this episode, Terrence shares the passion that drives his work, what led him to these opportunities and the insights he developed by hosting his own podcast. Aviv and Terrence expound on the importance of big picture thinking, taking a long-term view of societal issues, and how each of us as individuals can play a larger role in changing the world. 02:35 – Terrence’s fierce passion for the work he does and his philosophy of learning by teaching 10:11 – How Terrence discovered his calling and vision   17:16 – The genesis behind Terrence’s phrase, ‘A world that just might work’ 20:17 – Climate change and the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic 29:09 – The nature of Terrence’s collaboration with the United Nations 32:22 – The importance of storytelling and creating a compelling narrative 39:57 – How Terrence measures the success of his Free Forum podcast and recalls some of his most memorable interviews 42:41 – Three people, dead or alive, that Terrence would love to interview and what he would ask them 48:41 – Advice Terrence would give to those seeking a career in entertainment 52:44 – Two learning Terrence values above all others and parting words of wisdom FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf85

It has become clear that the global coronavirus pandemic crisis will have a multifaceted impact on humanity. From its economic and geo-political impact to the profound social effects, coronavirus is changing our lives as individuals as well as society in general. In this episode, Aviv breaks down the six dimensions of the coronavirus effect on our society. Aviv attempts to combine his pragmatic coaching experience with his metaphysical and spiritual inquiry to focus on the effects of this unprecedented global event as it continues to unfold. Finally, he provides tips and strategies on how we can all step into the development opportunities created by this crisis. 00:43 – Introducing today’s topic, The Multifaceted Human & Six Dimensions of the Coronavirus Event 06:33 – The six dimensions of the coronavirus effect   06:56 – The first and second dimensions 08:39 – The third dimension 09:47 – The fourth dimension 13:45 – The fifth dimension 15:24 – The sixth dimension 17:37 – Aviv reflects on the far-reaching impact that coronavirus may have on our society moving forward Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf84

As the global coronavirus pandemic continues to develop and evolve, its impact on our world cannot be overstated. Never before has an event completely altered the way our society operates. From economic and political paradigm shifts to the emergence of social distancing, the coronavirus had certainly made its mark. In this episode, Aviv expounds on the importance of leadership during crises and why our actions must not be controlled by fear, anxiety, or despair. Aviv poses thought-provoking questions for the audience to reflect on over the next few weeks and months. He urges us to make decisions and take actions unencumbered by fear. Finally, Aviv provides specific strategies for tackling fear head on. 00:43 – Introducing today’s topic, Leadership & Tackling Fear Head On 03:03 – The three aspects of fear 06:06 – Aviv expounds on his observations about leadership and the media 13:20 – Aviv encourages listeners to avoid being led by fear, panic and despair 15:50 – What true, effective leadership looks like 17:30 – Strategies for tackling fear head on Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf83