Podcast appearances and mentions of kristen cox

Hi everyone! Hope y'all are having a wonderful day. So excited to have my Bestie ,Kristen Cox, on here with me. She is my first guest. She also has a podcast with another one of our friends called Singled Out For Purpose so if you want to go look that up and give it a listen it's a great podcast. Hope this one is a blessing to everyone that listens. Have a wonderful week.

Mike Montague interviews Kristen Cox, a former government official and management expert, on How to Succeed at Making Real Progress. Kristen is a co-author of Stop Decorating the Fish.    Find the book and podcast at: https://www.stopdecoratingthefish.com/  The best attitude, behavior, and technique on how to succeed at making real progress Make sure you spend your time fixing the customer's problem Who is your primary customer, and what is their need? Give before you get Not all problems are worth fixing, you may just need to redefine the problem Simple is hard; complex is easy Avoid the “Seductive Seven” Use constraints management You can measure too much, and it just becomes noise The How to Succeed Podcast is a public and free podcast from Sandler. SUBSCRIBE: https://podfollow.com/howtosucceed

Mike Montague interviews Kristen Cox, a former government official and management expert, on How to Succeed at Making Real Progress. Kristen is a co-author of Stop Decorating the Fish.    Find the book and podcast at: https://www.stopdecoratingthefish.com/  The best attitude, behavior, and technique on how to succeed at making real progress Make sure you spend your time fixing the customer's problem Who is your primary customer, and what is their need? Give before you get Not all problems are worth fixing, you may just need to redefine the problem Simple is hard; complex is easy Avoid the “Seductive Seven” Use constraints management You can measure too much, and it just becomes noise The How to Succeed Podcast is a public and free podcast from Sandler. SUBSCRIBE: https://podfollow.com/howtosucceed

Mike Montague interviews Kristen Cox, a former government official and management expert, on How to Succeed at Making Real Progress. Kristen is a co-author of Stop Decorating the Fish.    Find the book and podcast at: https://www.stopdecoratingthefish.com/  The best attitude, behavior, and technique on how to succeed at making real progress Make sure you spend your time fixing the customer's problem Who is your primary customer, and what is their need? Give before you get Not all problems are worth fixing, you may just need to redefine the problem Simple is hard; complex is easy Avoid the “Seductive Seven” Use constraints management You can measure too much, and it just becomes noise The How to Succeed Podcast is a public and free podcast from Sandler. SUBSCRIBE: https://podfollow.com/howtosucceed

In this episode:Kristen's professional and personal background, finding the right path, and building successful organizational strategies. Then, removing barriers, defining innovation within boundaries, Kristen's greatest accomplishments, and her exciting plans moving forward. Follow LSI on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more exciting updates.Buy Kristen's book! Thank You To Our Sponsors!Buy tickets for the 2022 One Utah Summit. Once tickets are gone, they're gone! Get your tickets TODAY before they go up in price on April 15. 

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Kristen Cox is the world's leading authority on how to apply the Theory of Constraints to governments and non profits.  She is perhaps best known for her work as the former Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) for the State of Utah where she orchestrated a 35 percent improvement across Utah's $20B executive branch. It was 2008, and I was in serious trouble... I was leading a state agency in Salt Lake City during the economic crisis. The worse the economy got, the more citizens came to us looking for help.  And the economy was getting worse by the day. Caseloads were up by 60 percent. Common sense would say I needed to hire 60 percent more employees and lease the office space to house them. But that was out of the question. We all knew what was coming: budget cuts. My team was stressed out, overworked, and worried. Truth-be-told, so was I. I started trying different approaches--knowing there had to be a better way.  Most failed.  One showed promise, but it clearly wasn't going to work out of the shrink wrap--it was built for business and industry.  It would need to be modified to work in government. So, that's what my team and I did.  We tweaked, experimented, failed, learned, and then...we figured it out.   We were not only able to meet the unprecedented demand, but improve quality, and we returned $30 million back to the General Fund--we didn't need it. Morale was restored. We were a team again knowing we just pulled off a huge accomplishment against all odds.   Soon after, the Governor made me executive director over an agency that would oversee the state's $20 billion budget and all of the executive branch's operations. Together, we set an ambitious target to improve all of state government by 25 percent.   We improved by 35 percent. I started sharing our story online.   We organized the biggest conference of its kind in the world, and I co-authored two books.  I've now applied this in over 200 systems in a huge variety of settings.   It works.  

Be it in business or in life, people all too often end up wasting time by solving the wrong problem and basing their decisions on what they believe is wrong rather than focusing on identifying the correct problem and coming up with new and smarter solutions. We need to understand that knowing what to stop doing is just as important as knowing what to focus on. Join Jason Marc Campbell and Kristen Cox as they talk about the guides to identifying the right problem, setting an appropriate objective to solve it, and avoiding solutions that not only won't work but also can make the problem worse.    Kristen Cox is the world's leading authority on how to apply the Theory of Constraints to governments and nonprofits. She is also the creator of Utah's SUCCESS Framework and the Quality Throughput over Operating Expense (QT/OE) metric which serves as the guiding process improvement tool for the Utah state government. In addition, she sits on advisory boards, is a keynote speaker, consultant, trainer, and co-founder of The Fulcrum--her private, online, TOC training community. Kristen is the co-author of 2 books, Stop Decorating the Fish and The World of Decorating the Fish and The World of Decorating the Fish along with Dr. Yishai Ashlag.   Listen out for: - The inspiration behind Kristen's book and what it offers. - Problems most companies face these days. - How to find the right solution to our company's problems.   Bonus: - Subscribe to 'Mindvalley Membership' to discover 30+ Mindvalley Quests – at a surprisingly low annual fee. You can also watch our podcast sessions live, interact with the guests, connect with the world's best teachers and find your community here

May 13, 2021 From Silicon Valley to Africa Kurt Davis and Stop Decorating the Fish Kristen Cox

Join Shalom Klein on his weekly radio show, Get Down To Business with guests: Shawn Nason Kristen Cox Matthew Morales Christina Hynes Mesco

Kristen Cox is the world's leading authority on how to apply the Theory of Constraints to governments and non profits.  She is perhaps best known for her work as the former Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) for the State of Utah where she orchestrated a 35 percent improvement across Utah's $20B executive branch. Prior to her role at GOMB, Kris led Utah's Department of Workforce Services (DWS) through the 2008/2009 economic recession where she was able to absorb a 60 percent increase in caseload (with her existing staff), become one of the top 10 in quality in the country, while giving $30M back to the state. Kris is currently the Executive Director of the new Initiative on Government Improvement and an instructor at The University of Utah's Eccles School of Business.   She is the co-author of two books, Stop Decorating the Fish and The World of Decorating the Fish along with Dr. Yishai Ashlag.   In addition, Kristen sits on advisory boards, is a keynote speaker, consultant, trainer, and co-founder of The Fulcrum--her private, online, TOC training community. She has worked for three governors, was a special appointee with the Department of Education in the Bush adminstration, ran for Lt. Governor for the State of Maryland with then Governor Ehrlich, and has run a non-profit. In November 2018, Kris was selected as a Salt Lake Chamber Pathfinder Award recipient and was also honored as the Lifetime Achievement Gold Stevie Award winner for government and non-profit organizations. In 2016 Kris was selected as one of Governing Magazine's public officials of the year. She has also been honored by the Utah Community Foundation as an Enlightened 50 (2016), Utah Business Magazine as one of the 30 Women to Watch (2012) and the Days of 47 with the Pioneers of Progress Award for Business and Enterprise (2012). Kris received her Bachelor of Science in Educational Psychology from Brigham Young University. She served an LDS mission in Brazil and treasures any opportunity to speak Portuguese. Kris is an avid reader and loves being active. Kris and her family love the outdoors, especially hiking Utah's mountains and trails. Her greatest outdoor adventures have been skydiving, paragliding, snow and water skiing, and hiking the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim. Kris is married with two sons (one married, one in high school), and lives in the Salt Lake City area.  

Problems arise every day, in business, government and non-profit organizations. Unfortunately, leaders often trade 'looking busy' and activity for real progress. Kristen Cox, former Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Management and budget for the state of Utah and recipient of Governing Magazine's "Public Official of the Year" award joins us to talk about a book she co-authored with Yishai Ashlag - "Stop Decorating the Fish - Which solutions to ignore and which problems really matter." Cox and Ashlag use a simple story about a dwindling fish population in the fictional town of Busyville to demonstrate the "Seductive 7" approaches that frequently keep leaders from truly solving big problems. In this episode we dive into the Seductive 7, how framing problems is half the battle, why we should walk away from some problems and how her blindness made helps her think differently.

Kristen Cox discusses the book "Stop Decorating The Fish" and ways to determine which problems to ignore and which problems really matter. Listen for advice on how to identify the right problem, set an appropriate objective to solve it, and avoid seductive solutions that won't make any impact.  Host Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Do you want to be a sponsor?

In episode 26 of 20 MINUTES OR LESS, I am joined with Evan Senra, CEO & FOUNDER of "SNAPITBOX" a disposable camera company based on a subscription service. join me as we figure out how it all started.Intro Music by: Anthony TrimArt by: Kristen Cox

There are so many problems these days that emerge on a near daily basis. Yet it is impossible to solve them all. So how do you decide which are the right problems to solve at any moment in time? Kristen Cox, former Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) for the State of Utah, university instructor and fellow at David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah and co-author of Stop Decorating the Fish and The World of Decorating the Fish, has strong opinions on this. She would say that most people throw “more” on the problem – from more strategy and data to more money and technology – and this doesn’t work. In this CareerCast, Kristen shares her insights, perspective, and actions based on her vast and deep experience on how to identify the right problems to solve and how to do it.

In episode 25 of 20 MINUTES OR LESS, I'm joined by Quinn Adams as we talk about the short film he is working on, 5D consciousness, & the use of good intentions.Intro music by: Anthony TrimArt by: Kristen Cox

On episode 23 of 20 MINUTES OR LESS I'm joined by James Mullinger. Londoner turned maritimer James talk about James's love for Saint John, How the Edit magazine started, and the love inside of our communityjoin me on this amazing journey.www.jamesmullinger.comwww.maritimeedit.com-ALMOST CANADIAN (Full, Uncut 2019 Stand Up Special)https://youtu.be/BMaS--LwROUthe minister short film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SH6BatccfAIntro music by: Anthony TrimArt by: Kristen Cox

In episode 23 of 20 MINUTES OR LESS i am joined by Gabriele Fiori of "Black Rainbows", "Killer Boogie", & "The Pilgrim". We talk about the making of Black Rainbows, Gabriele forming his own record lable and the production behind it, & the introduction of the folk stoner rock band "The Pilgrim"https://www.heavypsychsounds.com/Intro Music by : Anthony TrimArtwork by: Kristen Cox

In episode 22 I am joined with American researcher, Dennis McKenna. we talk about his Journeys with his brother, Terence McKenna. how I first heard of Dennis, & Dennis's McKenna Academy.https://mckenna.academy/intro music by: Anthony Trimart by: Kristen Cox 

In episode 21 of " 20 MINUTES OR LESS" i am joined with one of my favorite musical artists of all time, Aerial Ruin. We talk about an upcoming album along with the album he recorded with Bell Witch, "Stygian Bough Volume I". And Erik tells an amazing story that spans years.With Guest: Aerial Ruinintro music by : Anthony TrimArtwork by : Kristen Cox

In episode 20 of 20 MINUTES OR LESS i talk with the legend himself SGT. FRANK WOODS  (James C. Burns). we get some issues with the internet,  of course talk about call of duty, and talk about James's time in a monastery.Sarge's Corner: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ldfPEztZ3klHo61gYtz1Qintro music by: Anthony Trimart by: Kristen Cox

In episode 19 of "20 MINUTES OR LESS" I am joined with Thorsten von Overgaard as we talk about his beginnings as photographer, and how our lives have changed.With Guest: Thorsten von OvergaardIntro Music By: Anthony TrimArt by: Kristen Cox

Former executive director of the Utah Governor’s Office of Management and Budget Kristen Cox joined me yesterday to discuss her life story and experiences in applying the Theory of Constraints to government. She describes the government procurement processes (RFP vs. emergency spending powers) and how our state (Utah) maximized efficiency and effectiveness in an environment of heightened demand and dwindling resources.Kris is an author (Stop Decorating the Fish) educator (Professor UofU), consultant and founder of The Fulcrum, “a one-of-a-kind community of cutting-edge leaders and practitioners from around the globe that are all going for it.  We share.  We learn.  We support.  We bring out the best in one another.”We discussed the public’s expectations of government, civil discourse, mandates vs. incentives, traffic, public transportation, the press, manufacturing, pollution, Tesla, recycling and the potential for the rebound effect - cheaper costs resulting in greater consumption.I start the show talking about the upcoming VP debate here in Salt Lake City and taking a look back at Geraldine Ferraro being called a “witch” before her 1984 debate with VP George Bush.Wow, time flies!Seems like 1984 was just yesterday . . . or today for that matter. 

In episode 6 of "20 MINUTES OR LESS" i talk with Tara and Kristen about stealing styles, our aesthestics, and Tara calls me a dirty hippieWith Guests: Kristen Cox & Tara Sooley

Kristen has built a reputation as a remarkably clear thinker. She articulates a way of solving problems that drives to the core of the problem based on the Theory of Constraints. Blind her entire adult life, that has never stopped Kristen from being visionary. Checkout her book, Stop Decorating the Fish, Which Problems to Ignore and which Problems Matter.

This is a special episode to address the concerns and fears we're facing this week. My guest today is Kristen Cox, the executive director of the Utah Governor's Office of Management and Budget (GOMB). Appointed to the position by Governor Herbert in 2012, she has worked diligently to integrate operational excellence with the state's management and budgeting practices. With a $20 billion dollar budget and 22,000 employees, Kristen serves in a critical role during this time of fear and uncertainty. She challenges us to focus on the things we can control, but this doesn't mean she doesn't have fears. As a blind person, Kristen has learned how to navigate and lead despite her fears -- and she chooses to work through them -- one step at a time. This is a great conversation to help us refocus on the things we can do today to move forward.  

During his State of the State Address, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said his number-one priority for the 2019 legislative session would be the development of a more equitable, simple and sustainable tax system. Now, after more than two weeks of debate dominated by Medicaid expansion, legislators say they’re ready to turn their attention toward tax reform and a potential tax cut of more than $200 million. But they’ve also expressed skepticism toward some pieces of the governor’s proposal. On this week’s episode of “Trib Talk,” Governor Herbert, his deputy chief of staff Paul Edwards and Kristen Cox, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, join Benjamin Wood to discuss potential reforms to the state’s sales tax. Listeners can also subscribe to “Trib Talk” on SoundCloud, iTunes and Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify and other major podcast platforms. “Trib Talk” is produced by Sara Weber with additional editing by Dan Harrie. Comments and feedback can be sent to tribtalk@sltrib.com, or to @bjaminwood or @tribtalk on Twitter.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Tuesday, January 15, 20194:20 pm: Liz Peek, a columnist with Fox News and the Fiscal Times, joins the program to discuss why she says the reason that Democrats don’t want a debate about a border wall is because of the fact that border walls work4:35 pm: Unified Police Lieutenant Mike Schoenfeld, who oversees the Metro Gang Unit, joins the show to discuss the recent spike in gang recruitment in Utah, which includes elementary school-age children5:05 pm: Marketing Professor Charles R. Taylor of Villanova University joins the program to discuss why he says the new ad campaign for Gillette is politically charged and toxic6:05 pm: Spencer Morrison, Author and Editor-in-Chief of National Economics Editorial, joins the program to discuss how the numbers show that taking care of illegal aliens in the U.S. costs more annually than the cost for the border wall6:20 pm: Kristen Cox, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, joins the program to give us an update on where programs in the state stand as the federal government shutdown continues6:35 pm: Kathryn Jean Lopez, Editor-at-Large for National Review joins the program to discuss the good being done by the Knights of Columbus

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Friday, January 4, 20194:20 pm: Heidi Matthews, President of the Utah Education Association, joins the program to discuss the outcome of the new “grade-less” school report cards4:35 pm: Kristen Cox, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, joins the show to discuss the government programs that will survive, and those that could be in trouble as a result of the government shutdown5:05 pm: Mona Charen, Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, on her recent piece in National Review about politeness in politics6:05 pm: Gary Gygi of Gygi Capital Management joins Rod to discuss the new jobs numbers, which shows the economy gained 312,000 jobs in December6:20 pm: Valerie Richardson of the Washington Times joins the show to discuss how some gun owners in Boulder, Colorado are refusing to comply with the city’s new “assault weapons” laws, which requires owners to either get rid of the gun or apply for a certificate with the Boulder Police Department6:35 pm - Listen Back Friday: We’ll listen back to Rod’s conversation with Jennie Taylor, wife of the late North Ogden Mayor Major Brent Taylor on an effort to help build homes for two Utah Purple Heart recipients6:50 pm: Deseret News columnist Jay Evensen on his recent piece about how things are getting better despite a difficult 2018

Kristen Cox knows about constraints. After the fiscal crisis, the Executive Director of the Utah Office of Management and Budget applied the same kind of fiscal stress tests the Federal Reserve uses on banks to do a reality check on the State of Utah’s books. It surfaced both the state’s strengths and vulnerabilities. Her life is really a story about strength and vulnerability. In coming terms with becoming blind, she hit bottom in a man hole. That’s not a metaphor.  Nor is her solo skydiving.  But they do give you a sense of the highs and lows she’s confronted.  And she’ll tell you that embracing your constraints makes for good public policy – and a good life.

  Guest: Kristen Cox, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, State of Utah Start-ups learn to let limitations guide them to creative solutions and recognize there is never enough to go around – time, money or talent. Instead of trying to remove them, the good ones embrace constraints and use them to your advantage. When you talk about fiscal affairs in the state of Utah, the story is the same one. In a state known for its prudent financial management, Utah OMB Executive Director Kristen Cox and her keep-it-simple approach to government have made a lasting impact. She’s schooled dozens of agency leaders in the Theory of Constraints management method, which is designed to root out bottlenecks in agency operations. On the revenue side, Kristen also learned from the 2008 fiscal crisis, adapting scenarios from the Federal Reserve’s stress testing of banks to the state’s own budget.  

Utah is one of the top states in the U.S. in terms of evidence-based policymaking and budgeting. In particular, with efforts by the Utah State Legislature and the administration of Governor Gary Herbert, Utah has created a variety of agency-specific and cross-agency tools to incorporate evidence into policy and funding decisions. That includes: A requirement from the Governor’s budget office that agencies seeking new […] The post How Utah became a leader in evidence-based policymaking: An interview with Kristen Cox, Director, Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget, and Jonathan Ball, Director, Utah Fiscal Analysts Office – Episode #132 appeared first on Gov Innovator podcast.