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Are you struggling to maintain strategic focus in today's unpredictable environment?In this lo-fi, candid episode, Sara shares her insights on navigating strategic planning during persistent uncertainty. Whether you're impacted by shifting tariffs, changes in public funding, or volatile market conditions, this episode offers practical frameworks to maintain strategic momentum when forecasting feels (or is) impossible.Episode Highlights:The Twin Traps: Why both over-planning and strategic abandonment are dangerous reactions to chaosOKRs as an Antidote: How focusing on outcomes rather than activities creates strategic flexibilityThree-Step Framework: A practical approach to maintaining strategic momentum during turbulent timesBuilding in Public: The strategic advantage of quick launches during rapid changeCommon Questions:How do you create strategic plans when the environment is constantly changing?What should replace detailed action planning when circumstances shift frequently?How can leaders maintain team focus during periods of high uncertainty?Notable Quotes:"If you find yourself feeling like you need to revise your plan every time you turn on the news, you may be spending time planning that could better be spent on implementation." [00:03:59]"OKRs let us focus on the goal and remain flexible about our plans, so they can be a bit of an antidote to over-planning." [00:04:27]"The rapid iteration that's possible with building in public actually can create a strategic advantage during rapid change because you can be more relevant and responsive to exactly what's happening around you." [00:11:39]Episode Chapters:[00:00:00] Introduction to Thinkydoer Shorts[00:00:36] Current Challenges in Strategic Planning[00:01:49] Upcoming Workshop: Strategy During Chaos[00:02:46] Adapting Strategic Plans to Uncertainty[00:03:06] Avoiding Over-Planning and Abandonment[00:06:49] Three Steps for Strategic Resilience[00:08:07] Focusing on Immediate Priorities[00:09:26] The To-Done List Approach[00:12:03] Conclusion and Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events:Strategy During Chaos Workshop: May 7th at 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Pacific. Just $19 (scholarships available). Register at findrc.coNo-BS Strategic Achievement Intensive: May 15th-16th (two half-days). Create chaos-proof strategic plans with structured exercises and supported coworking. Register at findrc.coBook Launch:"You Are a Strategist: Use No-BS OKRs to Get Big Things Done" will be available in print (hardback and softback) on May 6th. Get the ebook now wherever you buy books. More info: youareastrategist.com Stay Connected:Join Sara's newsletter at findrc.co/newsletter. Send questions through findrc.co/contact. Find Sara @saralobkovich on most social media platforms. For show notes and the full episode transcript, visit

Why does it take so long to build infrastructure in Ireland? If you consider the amount of red tape needed to secure approval for something relatively simple like the upgrade of Dublin's bus lanes, it is hardly surprising, says Barra Roantree, Assistant Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin. He talks to Hugh Linehan about the costly bottlenecks in Ireland's planning and implementation of key projects, how we compare internationally and whether reform is possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sara is a strategy coach and self-described “goal nerd” who works with unconventional leaders and status-quo challenging organizations to set clear goals, stay focused, and build cultures of growth, learning, and high performance. She's the author of the upcoming No-BS OKRs Workbook, and You Are A Strategist: Use No-BS Objectives and Key Results to Get Big Things Done. Her people are often introverted, neurodivergent, and/or don't come from a traditional business background. My deepest work passion is helping them harness their inner strategists and find their way in leadership and their careers (without masking or self-abandonment).For more information about Sara's upcoming books: http://youareastrategist.comFor a list of free resources to help with goal setting and strategic planning: https://findrc.co/pbfreeLearn more about Sara, and listen to the Thinkydoers podcast at saralobkovich.com.

How does one of the UK's largest infrastructure companies successfully transition 27,000 employees to achieve net zero? Abby Chicken, Head of Sustainability at Openreach, reveals practical strategies for tackling major sustainability challenges - from electrifying the UK's second-largest van fleet to engaging thousands of employees and suppliers in sustainable practices. Whether you're leading a large-scale transformation or just starting your sustainability journey, this episode provides actionable insights on driving organisational change while maintaining business performance.

Ever feel lost in the alphabet soup of goal-setting frameworks? From KPIs to SMART goals to OKRs, it's easy to get overwhelmed. In this simple, straightforward Thinkydoers Short, strategy coach and OKR expert Sara Lobkovich breaks down these essential frameworks using relatable health and sports examples that make the distinctions crystal clear. Learn when to use each approach and how they complement each other to drive better results. Episode Highlights: Clear explanation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and why they're indicators, not goals Deep dive into SMART goals and their practical applications How OKRs differ from other frameworks for handling uncertainty and innovation Understanding mandatory vs. stretch goals Real-world examples using health and sports metrics Introduction to additional frameworks like BSC (Balanced Scorecard) and ROB (Rhythm of Business) Key Concepts Covered: Activity Goals vs. Outcome Goals KPIs as health indicators for your business The limitations of SMART goals When and how to use mandatory goals The power of OKRs for uncertain territory Building a holistic performance dashboard Creating effective rhythms of business Episode Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Thinkydoer Shorts 00:43 Sara's Dual Life: Business and Racing 01:12 Goal Fridays and Live Replays  02:59 Decoding Goal-Setting Acronyms 07:38 Activity Goals: The Basics 09:02 KPIs: Key Performance Indicators (and KPIs vs. OKRs) 11:32 SMART Goals: Specific and Measurable 15:52 Mandatory Goals vs. Stretch Goals 18:20 OKRs and Other Goal-Setting Frameworks Notable Quotes: "KPIs are indicators, not goals - it's right there in the name."  "SMART goals are helpful because they are specific. They do give us something to aim for.   The challenge with SMART goals, and we're going to talk about mandatories in just a minute, is with SMART goals, It's a little too easy to set that goal and then have our all-or-nothing thinking take over with our behavior." " And quantifying activity is great. It gives you that clarity when what's important is that you do something a certain number of times. But doing something a certain number of times won't necessarily yield the outcome you need." "The Objective is like a tiny love letter from your idealistic 'you' to your future 'you' that's going to get frustrated and challenged." "Your Rhythm of Business (ROB) is all of the things that make up the culture of performance in your work. [...]Your Rhythm of Business is really your culture. It's your meetings, yes, it's also your communication norms, your asynchronous communication norms, your habits. Your rhythms for learning and feedback, your ways of recognizing each other and what cadence that's on." Resources Mentioned: Get the No-BS OKRs Workbook ($19): https://saralobkovich.com/no-bs-okrs-workbook-pdf Info about the upcoming print version of the No-BS OKRs Workbook & Sara's forthcoming book: "You Are a Strategist: Use No-BS Objectives and Key Results to Get Big Things Done" is available at https://youareastrategist.com  Other Free No-BS OKRs Resources: Access all free resources Thinkydoers (not-just-an OKR podcast) Home Page: https://saralobkovich.com/thinkydoers-pod Connect with Sara: Newsletter: findrc.co/newsletter Contact: findrc.co/contact Email Sara at hello@redcurrantco.com Social Media: @saralobkovich most everywhere!

Thinking about implementing OKRs? Your first instinct might be to shop for an OKR tool - but that could be setting yourself up for failure. In this candid Thinkydoers Short, strategy coach Sara Lobkovich explains why starting with software often backfires, and shares a proven alternative with a methodology-focused approach that will set your organization up for long-term OKR success. Episode Highlights: Common pitfalls of taking a tool-first approach to OKR implementation Why methodology must come before software How to track OKRs effectively without specialized tools A practical timeline for OKR implementation that sets you up for success Signs that your organization is actually ready for an OKR tool Key Takeaways: Tools alone don't solve the core challenges of implementing OKRs Start with company-level OKRs and establish strong methodology before scaling Simple tracking methods like spreadsheets can work well in early stages Let organizational demand drive tool adoption rather than forcing it Focus on behavior change and culture shifts before investing in software Notable Quotes: “ People need an OKR process that isn't yucky. If it's yucky, then they're going to do all sorts of work for a process that might generate a pretty dashboard for the leaders. But we want people to love our OKR implementations. We want people -- not just leaders -- to see the benefit of OKR implementations.” "We want to focus on Objectives and Key Results as continuous learning, and we want to keep our tools and ops simple." "We let folks struggle until they're suffering with the lack of software, and then that makes our software adoption so much more successful." "What's ultimately most important is that leaders need objective information to make decisions." Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Thinkydoer Shorts 00:11 About Your Host, Sara Lobkovich 01:12 Today's Topic: OKR Platforms 02:10 Common Pitfalls in OKR Implementations 04:07 The Executive Excitement and Initial Challenges 05:25 The Role of OKR Platforms 07:10 The Downside of Platform-First Approach 15:05 Methodology-First Approach to OKRs 21:41 Tracking OKRs Without a Platform 30:06 Conclusion and Resources Resources Mentioned: Get the No-BS OKRs Workbook ($19): https://saralobkovich.com/no-bs-okrs-workbook-pdf Info about the upcoming print version of the No-BS OKRs Workbook & Sara's forthcoming book: "You Are a Strategist: Use No-BS Objectives and Key Results to Get Big Things Done" is available at https://youareastrategist.com  Other Free No-BS OKRs Resources: Access all free resources Thinkydoers (not-just-an OKR podcast) Home Page: https://saralobkovich.com/thinkydoers-pod Connect with Sara: Newsletter: findrc.co/newsletter Contact: findrc.co/contact Email Sara at hello@redcurrantco.com Social Media: @saralobkovich most everywhere!

Dan Gardner is the international best-selling author of Superforecasting, How Big Things Get Done, Risk and Future Babble. Tune in to hear his thoughts on: What are the key things boards need to get things done on time, within budget? (1:06) Can you explain how board members can “build with lego”? (4:25) What would you say to boards that don't have climate risk at the top of their agenda? (7:16) How does our emotional response impact our assessment of risk? (10:44) When should board members use their gut, and when, their intuition? (18:01) Does gender impact risk perception, and what are the boardroom implications? (20:39) How do the availability, anchoring and representative heuristics impact our decision making? (25:17) ⚡The Lightning Round ⚡(35:26) Show notes and transcript available at https://www.nurole.com/news-and-guides

In this Thinkydoers short, I'm sharing a few exciting updates from Red Currant Collective. For one, we just revealed the covers for my two upcoming books: the "No-BS OKRs Workbook" and "You Are A Strategist: Use No-BS Objectives and Key Results to Get Big Things Done." The Workbook, set to print in Q3, provides essential tools for creating effective OKRs quickly, while "You Are A Strategist" is a playbook for change-makers to connect strategy with goal-exceeding implementation and will fast-follow the Workbook's release -- all in time to help with your year-end reset! Highlights: Book Reveals: Sara announces the cover reveal of her two books, emphasizing the practicality of the "No-BS OKRs Workbook" and the strategic depth of "You Are A Strategist" Not Sure You're a Strategist? Think Again!: A few quick thoughts on the importance of strategic thinking in today's fast-paced business environment, and an invitation to reflect on your own strategic capabilities Live OKR Coaching: Sara shares her experience hosting a LinkedIn Live session, offering free OKR coaching, and invites listeners to participate in future sessions Coaching Course: Details are provided about the upcoming "Coaching No-BS OKRs" course, designed for those looking to enhance their OKR coaching skills  Gratitude and Acknowledgements: Sara expresses gratitude for the support received during her book-writing process and teases future interview episodes for the podcast. Call to Action: Book Pre-Launch: Join the pre-launch crew for Sara's books at findrc.co/yaas LinkedIn Live: Follow Sara on LinkedIn for updates on live OKR coaching sessions at linkedin.com/in/SaraLobkovich Coaching Course Registration: Apply for the upcoming "Coaching No-BS OKRs" course at findrc.co/okrcoachtraining Podcast Participation: If you're interested in being a guest on Thinkydoers, use the link in the show notes to express your interest: Thinkydoers Podcast Guest Application Closing Thoughts: Sara encourages listeners to focus on their important goals and looks forward to sharing more insights in the next episode. For more information, or to pitch a guest appearance on this podcast, please visit: https://saralobkovich.com/thinkydoers-pod

What links the iconic Sydney Opera House, Monsters Inc and the mess that is HS2? Well, they involve all giant projects and most conform to the "iron law" that schemes costing $1bn or more always end up over time and budget. According to the data, a piddling 0.5% get delivered on time, for the right price, and produce the forecast benefits. So with the world facing a mountain of infrastructure projects to deal with everything from the climate crisis to clapped out transport systems, we talk to infrastructure expert Bent Flyvbjerg of Oxford University about some of the disasters and also the rare successes such as the Guggenheim in Bilbao to find out what separates the winners from the duds. Presented by Jonathan Ford and Neil CollinsWith Bent Flyvbjerg.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.In association with Briefcase.News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chad looks at the situation at our southern border and discusses if we are still able to get big things done in America, either in politics or in the private sector.

In this episode, Andrew McAfee shares his insights on "The Geek Way", a new book that explores a different approach to work and collaboration. Andrew McAfee is a Principal Research Scientist at the MIT Sloan School of Management and co-founder of MIT's Initiative on the Digital Economy. He has written several books, including "More from Less" and "The Second Machine Age". During the conversation, McAfee discusses the importance of embracing a geek culture that revolves around science, ownership, speed, and openness. He explains how this culture can lead to freewheeling, evidence-driven, and autonomous organizations. McAfee highlights the discomfort and challenges that come with implementing the geek way, but emphasizes that it is far more rewarding than working in stifling bureaucracies. Some highlights we explore: The benefits of iterating and taking action before feeling fully prepared The power of pointed conversations and learning from constructive criticism The contrast between bureaucratic environments and geek culture

EPISODE 1728: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Bent Flyvbjerg, author of HOW BIG THINGS GET DONE, about the suprising factors that determine the fate of every project, from home renovations to space exploration Bent Flyvbjerg is the first BT Professor at Oxford University and the VKR Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen, an economist, and “the world's leading megaproject expert,” according to global accounting network KPMG. He has consulted on over one hundred projects costing $1 billion or more and has been knighted by the Queen of Denmark. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I'm sharing more about my experience being neurodivergent with ADHD. With undiagnosed ADHD, it was a struggle for me to fit into the traditional 9-5 structure! And most neurodivergent folks often have problems with authority figures and working for other people (hi, it's me!), so a corporate day job ain't in the cards! Today I'm sharing how I've started and grown my business while being undiagnosed, some strategies I tried that didn't work so great, and what I'm doing now as I'm working towards achieving my goals of building a million-dollar a year business, writing a book, and creating courses and big events that give massive value for my audience. It's not always easy and every day looks a little different! Tune in as I share the productivity hacks I've tried and what's actually working for me. I hope this episode helps you get creative and find what works for you! Tune in for… How I'm writing a book, creating 2 courses, and making big biz moves with ADHD How I calendar and plan my time The tools I use to manage my environment so I can focus Ways to give your brain novelty and dopamine hits to help you get things done & so much more! Loving this episode? Please leave a rating and review so more feminist entrepreneurs can find the show and change the world! All you gotta do is head here. How to connect with Melanie: Wanna sign your next 3 “F YEAH” clients? Sign up for the Masterclass and sales will never feel gross again.  Ready to grow your business? Join the mastermind for feminist entrepreneurs building 6+ figure businesses. Get all the details and join the waitlist here. © 2021 - 2023 Melanie Childers

Nothing happens until you start. Sounds obvious. Yet it's practiced in the breach.We inhabit an era with far too much talk and much too little do. Look, I'm a serious evangelist for the necessity of rest, renewal and recovery. Wrote a lot about this in The 5AM Club and The Everyday Hero Manifesto. Elite performance without strategic refuelling leads to an empty well. And sometimes, a chronic illness. Yet that's not my point here. My point is, instead, this one: fears unfaced become your limits. Or another way to put it is that the discomfort of growth is always less than the heartbreak of regret. Or another way to state it is that the job of a leader is to get things done and the calling of a human is to make their ethical ambitions real. FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTube

Big projects can mean big headaches, whether it's a home renovation or building a new transit line. Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner talk to us about their book How Big Things Get Done, which looks at how ambitious projects can go off the rails.

Bent flyvbjerg is a Professor and Chair of Major Programme Management, Said Business School; Fellow of St Anne's College. Professor Flyvbjerg's research focuses on the better management of megaprojects, including the Olympic Games, and cities. He is the most cited scholar in the world in megaproject planning and management, and among the most cited in social science methodology. He is the author or editor of 10 books and more than 200 papers in professional journals and edited volumes. His publications have been translated into 19 languages. In this conversation today, we discuss Prof Flyvbjerg's latest book: How Big Things get done. Buy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Big-Thin... Connect with Bent: https://twitter.com/BentFlyvbjerg Connect with us: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact​ (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod

As a shy, introverted Indian-American girl growing up in Pittsburgh, Erica Dhawan struggled to find her voice. She juggled two languages and two cultures, and, eventually, she became fascinated with human connections. In her book, Digital Body Language, Erica breaks down how to build trust and connection in a digital environment. In today's episode, Erica will talk about digital body language and how we can foster clarity, trust, and connection while working in virtual and hybrid teams. Erica Dhawan is a game-changing thought leader and one of the most sought-after keynote speakers today. She has been invited to share the speaking stage with the world's top leaders from Condoleezza Rice, to Arianna Huffington, to Bill Gates. She is the author of two books: Get Big Things Done and Digital Body Language. Erica is the founder and CEO of Cotential, a global consulting firm that transforms the way companies work through 21st-century collaboration. In this episode, Hala and Erica will discuss:  - Erica's upbringing as a shy observer - How Erica built her speaking empire - Using nonverbal cues in the Digital Age - How to craft your subject line - Zoom DOs and DON'Ts  - Why reading carefully is the new listening  - The importance of emojis - How to recognize a disengaged employee - AI and the new wave of creative careers - And other topics… Erica Dhawan is best known as the leading authority on 21st-century collaboration and teamwork in a digital-first workplace. Her research and insights on Connectional Intelligence and Digital Body Language help teams and organizations worldwide thrive in today's workplace. In 2021, she was named #12 on the Top Motivational Speakers. Thinkers50 named her the "Oprah of Management Ideas." Erica delivers virtual and in-person keynotes, interactive workshops, and online learning courses.  She is the co-author of the bestselling book: Get Big Things Done and the author of Digital Body Language. Her writings have appeared in dozens of publications, including Fast Company, Forbes, and Harvard Business Review. She has an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School, an MBA from MIT Sloan, and a BS from the Wharton School. Erica is the founder and CEO of Cotential, a global consulting firm that transforms the way companies work through 21st-century collaboration. Resources Mentioned: Erica's Website: https://ericadhawan.com/about/ Erica's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericadhawan/ Erica's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericadhawan Erica's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericadhawan_/ Erica's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricaDhawan/ Erica's book Digital Body Language: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Body-Language-Connection-Distance/dp/1250246520 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast' for 40% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By:  Use promo code YAP for 15% off sitewide at https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/YAP More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com   Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beth Rom-Rymer, PhD is the Chair and President of the Board of Directors of the National Register of Health Service Psychologists, the co-founder and co-chair of the International Movement for Prescriptive Authority (a movement supporting psychologists ability to prescribe medications) and at the time of this recording, a current candidate for the presidency of the American Psychological Association (APA).  Through her leadership and her ability to bring together multiple groups, Dr. Rom-Rymer has greatly increased access to mental health care in the United States.    I hope you will enjoy learning from her as much as I did through this interview!  Support the show

I want you to be THE ONE in your own area of expertise, no matter where you sit in the organization, to notice opportunities, where you can step up and decide to build a coalition of your own for a problem that YOU know, should be fixed. Newsletter for ongoing accountability, tips and tricks, and tons of great information.  If you have any questions or want to connect with me, email me at tami.north@genuinedrivenwomen.com or call me at (724) 374-8362 and leave a voice message. I'll use your voicemails on a future podcast!   Click here to leave a review! If you LOVE what you are hearing, the best way you can help me spread the word about this podcast is by leaving a review on iTunes.  It would mean the world to me if you would take a couple of minutes to write an iTunes review. That is one speedy way you could support me in my goal to connect with other women who need just this kind of inspiration and guidance each week. For more great content, head to my website: GenuineDrivenWomen.com. You can also follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/genuinedrivenwomen/ to join the conversation, get to know me better, and to find about all the new things I will be announcing in the months to come.

This episode of The Relentless is all about how to be a good communicator in an evolving, digital world. Host Kristen Meinzer talks to three guests who have valuable insights and perspectives about communication dynamics, both on and offline: Erica Dhawan, communication expert and author of Digital Body Language and Get Big Things Done, and Michael and Matthew Atwood, co-owners of Atwood Management and hosts of the Realty Brothers podcast. Their conversations explore how we can translate listening skills and body language to the digital realm, and why good communication is key to developing lasting relationships built on trust. Guests Erica Dhawan: Communication expert, advisor author, and speaker Michael and Matthew Atwood: Co-owners of Atwood Management and CENTURY 21 Atwood, and hosts of the Realty Brothers podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of The Relentless is all about how to be a good communicator in an evolving, digital world. Kristen Meinzer talks to three guests who have valuable insights and perspectives about communication dynamics, both on and offline: Erica Dhawan, communication expert and author of Digital Body Language and Get Big Things Done, and Michael and Matthew Atwood, co-owners of Atwood Management and hosts of the Realty Brothers podcast. Their conversations explore how we can translate listening skills and body language to the digital realm, and why good communication is key to developing lasting relationships built on trust. Guests Erica Dhawan: Communication expert, advisor author, and speaker Michael and Matthew Atwood: Co-owners of Atwood Management and CENTURY 21 Atwood, and hosts of the Realty Brothers podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of The Relentless is all about how to be a good communicator in an evolving, digital world. Kristen Meinzer talks to three guests who have valuable insights and perspectives about communication dynamics, both on and offline: Erica Dhawan, communication expert and author of Digital Body Language and Get Big Things Done, and Michael and Matthew Atwood, co-owners of Atwood Management and hosts of the Realty Brothers podcast. Their conversations explore how we can translate listening skills and body language to the digital realm, and why good communication is key to developing lasting relationships built on trust. Guests Erica Dhawan: Communication expert, advisor author, and speaker Michael and Matthew Atwood: Co-owners of Atwood Management and CENTURY 21 Atwood, and hosts of the Realty Brothers podcast

Erica Dhawan is an internationally recognized leading authority, author and advisor on 21st century teamwork, collaboration and innovation. Named by Thinkers50 as the “Oprah of Management Thinkers”, she is the author of two books Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence and Digital Body Language. This week on Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People, Guy talks with Erica about how to be more thoughtful and communicate better in the digital age. You'll be communicating better in tone, message, and emojis after this podcast.

Erica Dhawan: Digital Body Language Erica Dhawan is a globally recognized leadership expert and keynote speaker helping organizations and leaders innovate faster and further, together. Named as one of the top management professionals around the world by Global Gurus, she is the founder and CEO of Cotential, a company that has helped leaders and teams leverage twenty-first-century collaboration skills. Erica’s writing has appeared in dozens of publications, including Fast Company and Harvard Business Review. She is the co-author of Get Big Things Done* and the author of the new book, Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection, No Matter the Distance*. In this conversation, Erica and I highlight common missteps that cause leaders to generate unnecessary anxiety from their communication. We discuss how brevity, response time, passive aggressiveness, and formality can work against us — and what we can adjust on our own behaviors to do better. Key Points In a way, all of us are now immigrants, processing more interactions in a digital world that is less familiar. Excessive brevity may save a few keystrokes or seconds in the moment, but can generate lots of extra work for the team and organization. Reduce anxiety by being explicit about our expectations on response time and teaching others what to expect from us. Changing tone and formality without explanation can be jarring. Seemingly unimportant choices like who we list first on emails can generate assumptions from those we’re communicating to. Resources Mentioned Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection, No Matter the Distance* by Erica Dhawan The Digital Body Language Expert Course Related Episodes How to Balance Care and Accountability When Leading Remotely, with Jonathan Raymond (episode 464) How to Run an Online Meeting, with Bonni Stachowiak (episode 472) How to Be Present, with Dave Crenshaw (episode 511) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Erica Dhawan: Digital Body Language Erica Dhawan is a globally recognized leadership expert and keynote speaker helping organizations and leaders innovate faster and further, together. Named as one of the top management professionals around the world by Global Gurus, she is the founder and CEO of Cotential, a company that has helped leaders and teams leverage twenty-first-century collaboration skills. Erica’s writing has appeared in dozens of publications, including Fast Company and Harvard Business Review. She is the co-author of Get Big Things Done* and the author of the new book, Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection, No Matter the Distance*. In this conversation, Erica and I highlight common missteps that cause leaders to generate unnecessary anxiety from their communication. We discuss how brevity, response time, passive aggressiveness, and formality can work against us — and what we can adjust on our own behaviors to do better. Key Points In a way, all of us are now immigrants, processing more interactions in a digital world that is less familiar. Excessive brevity may save a few keystrokes or seconds in the moment, but can generate lots of extra work for the team and organization. Reduce anxiety by being explicit about our expectations on response time and teaching others what to expect from us. Changing tone and formality without explanation can be jarring. Seemingly unimportant choices like who we list first on emails can generate assumptions from those we’re communicating to. Resources Mentioned Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust and Connection, No Matter the Distance* by Erica Dhawan The Digital Body Language Expert Course Related Episodes How to Balance Care and Accountability When Leading Remotely, with Jonathan Raymond (episode 464) How to Run an Online Meeting, with Bonni Stachowiak (episode 472) How to Be Present, with Dave Crenshaw (episode 511) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Erica Dhawan is an expert on teamwork and collaboration in the digital age—even body language. She is an award winning keynote speaker and was named the ”Oprah of Management Thinkers,” by Thinkers50. She is also the author of two books, Get Big Things Done, and her latest, Digital Body Language, which publishes today. Erica has degrees from Harvard, MIT and Wharton, and has spoken at the Davos World Economic Forum, TEDx, and to companies as big as Coca-Cola, FedEx and Goldman Sachs. Erica joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about the new rules of digital communication, the role leaders play in the digital era, and how to communicate effectively, clearly and empathetically in a remote world. Show Notes on robertglazer.com 

While looking at just how different the country (and conversation) is during the miracle Biden has pulled off during his first 100 days, Alabama Liberal then moves into real questions about whether America can get big things done anymore on climate crisis, infrastructure, healthcare, college tuition, personal health, Scientific innovation, space exploration, and if it… Read More »

How to get big things done You might think that I have a great system that I've been using to get all the things done. After all, I've been running 2 businesses for years, and I've been successful. But I have a secret. Ask me, and I'll tell you I'm disorganized, a poor planner, and waste a lot of time. As my business grows, it's been increasingly difficult to get big things done without creating chaos in my daily routine or starting a project that never gets finished. Maybe you can relate? As an eCommerce store owner, you have a long list of tasks that can't wait. Where do you carve out time to take on a project that will up-level your business? The good news is that there is a strategy, and it works for solopreneurs and people with a team? Listen in, and give it a try. If you're like me, you'll realize that you have more time than you think!

In today's episode, we will be talking with our good friend, Ray Abram. He is the Senior Project Manager-Cybersecurity with The Coca Cola Company (www.coca-colacompany.com). In addition to the company’s Coca-Cola brands, their portfolio includes some of the world’s most valuable beverage brands, such as AdeS soy-based beverages, Ayataka green tea, Dasani waters, Del Valle juices and nectars, Fanta, Georgia coffee, Gold Peak teas and coffees, Honest Tea, innocent smoothies and juices, Minute Maid juices, Powerade sports drinks, Simply juices, smartwater, Sprite, vitaminwater and ZICO coconut water. Ray will be sharing what it's like to be working in cybersecurity at one of the world's most recognizable brands, among other things. You can connect with Ray in the following ways: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ray.abram.1 IG: https://instagram.com/ray_abram Website: rayabram.com. Ray also mentioned the book, Get Big Things Done by Erica Dhawan, that discusses connectional intelligence. You can find it here. At Tech & Main, we want to be YOUR technology partner. Let our 20+ years of expertise help you achieve the outcomes that are best for your business: cybersecurity, cloud, SD-WAN and data center. We have engineers and project managers available to assist you. Call our office at 678-575-8515, email us at info@techandmain.com or visit us at www.techandmain.com. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techandmain/message

Erica Dhawan was named by Thinkers50 as “The Oprah of Management Ideas”, is the Founder & CEO of Cotential and the author of Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence. Resources: * http://ericadhawan.com/ – Website * Buy her book, Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence Sponsored by: * LEADx.org – subscribe to become 1% better every single day Subscribe on iTunes to join our VIP Club: Please click here to subscribe on iTunes, and leave a quick rating. Nothing matters more for bringing the podcast to the attention of others. After you subscribe and leave a review, send an email to info at leadx dot org to let us know, and we'll invite you into the private LEADx VIP Group on Facebook. Group members are eligible for ridiculously good prizes each month, have special access to me and LEADx guests, discounts on live events, and of course it's a great forum for peer-learning and support. Share: And, by all means, if you know someone you think would benefit, please spread the word by using the share buttons below. — What is LEADx and The LEADx Show with Kevin Kruse? Imagine if you could have the world's best executive coaches and leadership mentors whispering into your ear every morning on your way to work. Every weekday, there will be a new episode of The LEADx Leadership Show with an interview from a different thought leadership or business expert. Many of these guests are thought leaders, famous authors or high-profile CEOs from innovative startup companies. Others are creatives, artists, entrepreneurs or corporate career leaders. They have all achieved extreme success and they are willing to share practical advice on how to advance your career and develop your leadership and management skills by offering daily career tips on time management, productivity, marketing, personal branding, communication, sales, leadership, team building, talent management and other personal development and career development topics. There will be a new episode waiting for you every day just in time for your morning commute, morning treadmill session or whatever else it is you do to start your day. LEADx isn't just the name of this new podcast, it's the name of a digital media and online learning company that is re-imagining professional development for millennials and career driven professionals looking to break into manager roles or excel in current leadership and management roles. If you're looking for management training or professional development that is delivered in a fun and engaging way, sign up for our daily newsletter at LEADx.org. It's packed with life hacks, daily career tips and leadership challenges that will turn you into a high potential leader in no time. What does LEADx stand for? We are exploring leadership. We are about NEXT GENERATION leadership. We believe that professional training and workplace education has not kept up with advances in digital media. Today's emerging leaders and management professionals just don't find 5 day workshops or eLearning modules to be very compelling. Today's talent is mobile and social. LEADx wants to help those that want to make an impact. Leadership is not a choice. You don't need a title to lead. You're a leader whether you want to be or not. Leadership is about influence. We want to help those who want to be great leaders. Great leaders at work, at home and in the neighborhood. We want to help others who just want more from life and who want to achieve their full pote...

Erica Dhawan is Founder and CEO of Cotential, an organization that works to maximize the power of connection in the workplace and beyond. Their services include training programs, speakers, and tools for businesses to leverage their potential connections. Erica attended the Wharton School as well as MIT and Harvard University. She was named by Thinkers50 as “The Oprah of Management Ideas” and co-authored the bestseller Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence. Erica thinks workplaces should be more connected. In this conversation with Stew she provides examples of millennials who have used social media to connect and improve productivity. Millennials have shown great leadership in creating informal networks online. Erica describes how this new way of working has disrupted some traditional industries. She discusses the rise of informal networks and social movements as a result of our growing connectivity and how these interactions spur innovative thinking and inspire courageous change See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today on the Outer Banks Podcast we talk to Daryl Davies who has designed and built a new disc golf course on the Outer Banks.  This is a great new addition to the Outer Banks that will allow both visitors and locals who play disc golf to play 18 and hit the beach, sounds like a good day to us!  We talk about the specifics of the course (it’s actually in the woods), the sport of disc golf, and Daryl shares his secrets on how to GET BIG THINGS DONE.  You can learn more about the Casey Logan disc golf course on the Outer Banks by visiting their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OuterBanksDiscGolf/ . As always, it’s Seaside Vacations’ mission to spread the word about the Outer Banks and help as many people as possible experience our oceanfront playground.  A visit to the Outer Banks is truly transformative.  Start your Outer Banks trip today at https://www.outerbanksvacations.com/ .  

You have a vast professional network, but are you using it the right way? According to Erica Dhawan, real power comes from the ability to leverage your network for answers.

We all want to do big things with our lives, but we don’t always know how to go about it. My name is Erica Dhawan, CEO of Cotential – a company that has helped enterprises improve the connectedness of their employees, teams, customers and clients. I’ve spent years researching what makes high power leaders successful and in this podcast, Masters of Leadership, I’ll be passing along what I’ve learned. I’ve made it my business to study leaders who get big things done. My business and my book are aimed at helping people supercharge their leadership so that even bigger things can be done. On this show I’ll be sharing in seasons, exploring different topics around what it means to master leadership. We’ll examine collaboration, agility, happiness, and risk taking among others. This first season we’ll focus on collaboration and how it enables powerful leadership. I’m confident that I’ll be able to empower you to be a better leader. In this podcast I’m going to bring you conversations with top level leaders, mining the depths of their wisdom about what makes them leaders who get big things done. I love having conversations with these amazing people and will be sharing them with you so that you can learn to be the same kind of leader in your world.   Resources & People Mentioned www.Cotential.com BOOK: Get Big Things Done Connect With Erica admin@cotentialgroup.com facebook.com/edhawan  

Erica is the Co-author of the new book, Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence. She is a globally recognized leadership expert and keynote speaker driving innovation across generations and cultures to prepare the global workplace for tomorrow.

For a while now, Justin has been working on writing a book… and it has been an interesting experience, to say the least!  In order to get anywhere on this project, Justin has had to manage his time a bit differently than usual…

Erica is the Co-author of the new book, Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence. She is a globally recognized leadership expert and keynote speaker driving innovation across generations and cultures to prepare the global workplace for tomorrow.

Wondering how you can crank up your impact?  Check out Erica Dhawan's new book Get Big Things Done.  Here is how you do it: Start with your head & heart then: 1.  Take your dream 2.  Add Connections 3.  Dream Bigger 4.  Get Big Things Done   I loved her advice from one of her […] The post BUFF 004 | Erica Dhawan – CEO and Founder of Cotential and Coauthor of Get Big Things Done appeared first on Business Buff Entrepreneurs.

Welcome to episode #452 of Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast. When a friend like C.C. Chapman tells me that I have to meet someone, I am there in a heartbeat. Prior to the introduction, I had never heard of Erica Dhawan. Erica was in the final throes of writing her first book, Get Big Things Done (which she co-authored alongside Saj-Nicole Joni). The book is based on her research, interest and business around something she calls, "connectional intelligence." A new (and better) way to communicate and network. Erica's mission is to accelerate the connectedness of employees, teams, customers and clients. In this episode, we talk about the changing workforce. We look at how businesses are going to thrive and prosper by understanding connectional intelligence. We debate the challenges in building a culture rich with productive communication, where an open flow of ideas and profitable collaboration can happen. Enjoy the conversation. Here it is: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast - Episode #452 - Host: Mitch Joel. Running time: 50:41. Hello from Beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at iTunes. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on twitter.  Six Pixels of Separation the book is now available. CTRL ALT Delete is now available too! Here's is the my conversation with Erica Dhawan. Saj-Nicole Joni Get Big Things Done. Follow Erica on Twitter. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'. Get David's song for free here: Artists For Amnesty. Download the Podcast here: Six Pixels Of Separation - The Mirum Podcast - Episode #452 - Host: Mitch Joel. Tags: advertising podcast audio blog blogging brand business book business podcast david usher digital marketing erica dhawan Facebook get big things done google iTunes marketing blog marketing podcast say nicole joni twitter

I have long been a fan of Malcolm Gladwell's book Tipping Point, in particular, the "Connectors, Mavens and Salesmen" chapter where he talks about different personality types that impact social change. So imagine my delight when I met Erica Dhawan the author of Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence, with co-author Saj-nicole A. Joni. They have spent years delving into research about what they term "connectional intelligence" -- arguably the most important skill currency of the 21st century. In this conversation, Erica and I discuss: 3 types of connectors -- Thinkers, Enablers and Connection Executors How people are using connectional intelligence to solve complex problems and start movements How organizations can develop connectional intelligence  Exerpts from our conversation: "A lot has changed since Gladwell his book came out in 2006. When he framed that term (connector), he framed that there were three personality traits: Connector, Maven and Salesman that play a central role in the creation of social epidemics. From my research, to be successful, to get noticed, to start a movement, we ALL are entering the category of Connector. The question is not if we are connectors, but which type of connectors are we?" You can connect with Erica Dhawan here: http://ericadhawan.com or Twitter @EDhawan Buy the book on Amazon: Get Big Things Done  

What is the future of work? One thing is clear, the 21st century workplace looks vastly different than the past century. What are the skills that will allow you to get access to the work you want to be doing? The high paying, high responsibility jobs that make a difference? My guest today, Erica Dhawan, argues that Connectional Intelligence (CxQ) is a key attribute of the next round of successful leaders. The ability of a person to connect people and ideas together and then make leaps from what they know into the adjacent possible is a running theme of The Art of Adventure podcast, and a big part of Erica's new book: Get Big Things Done. Erica is a highly trained (MIT, Harvard) and highly practiced (with her consulting firm CoTential) leader in helping entrepreneurs and businesses step into the future. This podcast episode will help all you entrepreneurs with a purpose start making the connections you want to accomplish your big goals! "If I could change something about the world I would add more empathy. It is the key force to heal, connect, and transform" - Erica Dhawan "Adventure is a roller coaster ride of joy, confusion, excitement, gratitude, and transformation" - Erica Dhawan What you will learn in this episode: -How Leonardo Da Vinci used connectional intelligence -The gamification of problem solving -How to design problems in order to get people to pitch in an solve them -How to "Uncover" and share more of yourself -The difference between structured and unstructured learning -How to discover what you don't know -Applications of biomimicry (as in termite mound architecture!) Mentioned in this episode: GetBigThingsDone.com EricaDhawan.com Get Big Things Done: The Power of Connectional Intelligence CoTential Erica's consulting company Free offer to listeners of the Art of Adventure! Text "Erica" to 66866 and receive your connectional intelligence resources! Covering: The Hidden Assault on Our Civil Rights by Kenji Yoshino Benjamin Thompson's surfboard computer for tracking ocean data Thank You Erica Dhawan! If you enjoyed this session of The Art of Adventure Podcast, let Erica know by clicking on the link below and sending her a quick shout out on Twitter: Click here to thank Erica on Twitter! Support the Art of Adventure! This podcast is supported by listeners like you! Donate to the Art of Adventure Patreon Campaign Subscribe to The Art of Adventure Podcast in iTunes or Stitcher. If you enjoyed the show, please help us by leaving a 5-star rating and review! You may also like these episodes: -AOA 031 | Shane Snow | Smartcuts and Storytelling -AOA 026 | Bruce Kasanoff | Ghostwriter -AOA 036| Judy Robinett | How To Be A Power Connector Did you enjoy the podcast? Erica is such a well spoken, thoughtful storyteller. What stories of bits of knowledge did you resonate with the most?

I have the pleasure this week of welcoming Erica Dhawan to the show. Erica is the Founder & CEO of Cotential, a global consultancy that accelerates the connectedness of employees, teams, customers and clients. Through keynote speaking, training and consulting, she teaches business leaders and companies innovative strategies to create increasing value for customers and […] The post Episode #072: Get BIG Things Done Through Connectional Intelligence with Erica Dhawan first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

Would you like to consistently deliver breakthrough innovation and results by harnessing the value of relationships and networks? Erica Dhawan, Founder & CEO of Cotential, a global innovation firm and author of Get Big Things Done, believes that you can absolutely do this. this CareerCast, Erica shares how to leverage Connectional Intelligence to innovate growth, solve highly complex challenges, marshal resources and knowledge fast, and create powerful and sustainable success.