Podcast appearances and mentions of mark spitzer

Mark Spitzer shares a detailed account of his 7 month canoe trip down the entire length of the Missouri River and continuing down the Mississippi.  He was joined by his dog, Groucho, who had some adventures of his own.  It's a great story about the river and life change. Learn: Waterlogue (Buffalo Commons Press) Lewis and Clark Expedition (Wikipedia) The Lewis and Clark Companion: An Encyclopedic Guide to the Voyage of Discovery Connect: Mark Spitzer (Facebook)

In this episode of Dreams With Deadlines, we delve into the world of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) with the expert, Mark Spitzer. Mark is a seasoned coach and consultant who specializes in helping organizations leverage OKRs to drive meaningful change and achieve their goals.Key Things Discussed: OKRs as a Catalyst for Transformation: Learn how OKRs go beyond metrics to inspire innovation and creativity within organizations. Balancing Run-the-Business and Change-the-Business Objectives: Find out how OKRs can drive both incremental improvements and groundbreaking change. Achieving Alignment and Cross-Functionality: Explore practical strategies for fostering alignment and innovation across teams. Show Notes [00:00:00] Becoming an Effective Leader through OKRs. Jenny introduces Mark Spitzer, President of Spitzer Coaching, an experienced OKR and leadership expert, discussing effective leadership, creativity, vision, relationships, and motivation as essential leadership elements. They delve into the significance of OKRs as a tool to capture, communicate, and track critical goals. [00:02:23] Mark Spitzer's OKR Origin Story. Mark shares his journey, transitioning from software development to Agile coaching, and how he discovered OKRs through Felipe Castro, realizing they provide the missing link for goal alignment and shared purpose in organizations. [00:04:16] OKR Champion vs. OKR Coach: Key Differences. Mark distinguishes between the roles of an OKR champion and an OKR coach, highlighting their respective responsibilities in defining strategy and facilitating team success. [00:06:13] Seven OKR Coaching Competencies. Mark presents seven vital OKR coaching competencies that empower coaches to facilitate change, ensure accountability, and manage organizational challenges effectively. [00:09:12] Transitioning to OKRs. Mark provides guidance on adopting OKRs, emphasizing the importance of understanding individuals, gradual integration, and maintaining a focus on outcomes. [00:13:37] Identifying Teams for OKRs. Mark explains how to select teams for OKR implementation, especially in large organizations, highlighting the role of supportive leaders and teams engaged in high-impact projects. [00:22:01] OKRs as Dreams with Deadlines. Mark discusses his perspective that OKRs are "dreams with deadlines," emphasizing their role as an inspiration and motivation tool within organizations. He explains how setting ambitious goals with deadlines can spark creativity and innovation among teams, leading to more impactful outcomes. [00:24:27] Using OKRs to Improve Existing Metrics. Mark discusses OKRs' versatility, applicable to both visionary and improvement-oriented objectives, underlining the importance of context and balance. [00:27:35] Establishing Proof with OKRs: Dreams with Deadlines. Mark explains the concept of "ground shots" and advocates for using confidence scores to set impactful key results and maintain motivation. [00:34:24] Tips for Leaders on Achieving Vertical and Horizontal Alignment with OKRs. Mark shares insights into vertical and horizontal alignment, stressing the value of effective communication, active listening, and emotional intelligence. [00:41:48] Fostering Alignment Through Common Purpose and Clarity. Mark underscores the importance of finding common purpose through team exercises that connect to higher-level goals, fostering alignment and clarity. [00:46:10] The Importance of Strategic Thinking. Mark encourages organizations to make room for strategic thinking, allowing teams to explore innovative solutions and envision a more significant impact. [00:47:28] Quick-Fire Questions for Mark Spitzer: Dream with a Deadline: Mark Spitzer's dream with a deadline is to make the biggest impact possible on leaders in organizations for the remainder of his career. Common OKR Mistake: Mark believes that many people, when new to OKRs, tend to focus too much on activity accounting, feeling the need to list everything they're doing rather than aligning their efforts with meaningful objectives and key results. Best Starting Point for OKR Practice: Mark suggests that beginners should start by getting clear on what they do, who they do it for, what success looks like, and identifying opportunities within their space. Additionally, he emphasizes the importance of starting roadmaps to articulate opportunities and select one for an OKR. Future of OKRs: Mark's dream for the future of OKRs is to see them integrated into organizations' regular routines, impactful in helping companies evolve and make customers happy. He hopes that OKRs become a lasting and meaningful practice. Influential Book: One of the books that has significantly influenced Mark Spitzer's thinking is "Dare to Lead" by Brené Brown. He values the book's lessons on vulnerability, authenticity, and taking risks. Relevant links: “Radical Focus: Achieving Your Most Important Goals with Objectives and Key Results,” by Christina Wodtke “Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.,” by Brené Brown About the Guest:Mark is a highly skilled professional coach (ICF PCC, ORSC-Trained), trainer, and consultant with over 30 years of experience working in technology, agile adoption, and management consulting – including OKRs. He partners with leaders to support their own growth and bring about positive organizational change that helps them achieve their goals.Follow Our Guest:Website | LinkedInFollow Dreams With Deadlines:Host | Company Website | Blog | Instagram | Twitter

David Gessner is no stranger to Mountain & Prairie listeners– he's joined me for many episodes and is the author of many of my favorite books, including "All the Wild That Remains," "Leave It As It Is," "My Green Manifesto," and more. His newest book is "A Traveler's Guide to the End of the World: Tales of Fire, Wind, and Water," which once again showcases David's unique ability to combine humor, travel, and memoir in service of connecting the reader with the natural world. - "A Traveler's Guide to the End of the World" chronicles David's journeys around the country, where he finds himself in the middle of an unsettling number of climate disasters– from historic forest fires in the American West to hurricanes on North Carolina's Outer Banks. Eschewing the ubiquitous facts, figures, and policy debates that often dominate climate-focused books, David does what he does best: he tells stories. Specifically, he tells impactful, insightful stories from the front lines of the climate crisis– stories that will stick with the reader for years to come. - As has been our tradition for several years now, David and I met up in Boulder, Colorado, where he and his family visit each summer. We obviously talk a lot about the book, but as is the case whenever we get together, the conversation flows into many fun and unexpected topics. You can check out the episode notes for a full list of everything we discussed, but some of the topics include: David's recent writing workshop at the Zapata Ranch with his friend, author Craig Childs, the importance of momentum and dailiness in writing, how David's daughter was the influence for the new book, optimism vs. pessimism when reporting current events, thoughts on death and loss, David's good friend, the late Mark Spitzer, the next generation of conservation-minded writers, some book recommendations, the idea of being a “polygamist of place,” and much more. - I'm always happy to have the opportunity to sit down with David for a conversation, so I greatly appreciate his carving out the time. I hope you can check out "A Traveler's Guide to the End of the World," and I hope you enjoy this episode. --- A Traveler's Guide to the End of the World by David Gessner David Gessner Full episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/david-gessner-4/ Support Mountain & Prairie Sign up for Ed's Book Recommendations --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:15 - David's Zapata Ranch retreat 6:45 - Discussing the power of “dailiness” 7:45 - Whether or not teaching helped in David's practice of writing 9:00 - How many books David has written in the past 18 months 10:30 - How David knows when an idea becomes a book in his mind 16:45 - David's goal for "A Traveler's Guide to the End of the World," including how he balanced stories with statistics and humor with the weight of the subject 20:45 - Evaluating how the news of the West is reported 27:45 - What David means when he identifies as a “polygamist of place” 33:15 - David's relationship with Mark Spitzer 39:30 - How David feels about entering a stage in life where his friends are beginning to pass away 43:45 - Discussing David's daughter, climate change, and how they figure into "A Traveler's Guide" 50:30 - David discusses the various tools he would like to use to face climate change 52:45 - Who David thinks will continue the work of the Doug Peacocks of the world 56:45 - Discussing the political alignment affiliated with climate change work 1:01:30 - David's book recommendations ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts  

What puts the "ish" in fish? Eco writer Mark Spitzer says it's the burbot with its slime, slime, slime, and pools of snotty oozy gooby goo with pungent mucous everywhere!

In the third series of #AgileWay podcast I'm having a conversation with Agile Prague Conference speakers about the topic they are passionate about, what did they learn on their agile journey and where do they see a future of Agile. Mark Spitzer will bring a topic Demystifying OKR Coaching. If you find the conversation interesting, join Agile Prague Conference Sep 19-20, 2022, and get real face-to-face experience in Prague. See more at agileprague.com.

Mark Spitzer is back for this bonus mini-sode to talk about remote proctoring services. If you’re already using proctoring services, Mark and Allison will discuss tips and best practices for seamless implementation of remote proctoring for your assessments in a virtual classroom. If you are new to the proctoring scene, Mark and Allison talk about the considerations you need to be aware of to make a sound choice, the types of proctoring services available and the pros and cons of each.

Today’s episode covers all you need to know about how you can tackle the transition to a virtual classroom during the COVID crisis without breaking into a fevered sweat. Dr. Allison Case and Mark Spitzer discuss the common stumbling blocks and building blocks encountered by faculty as they seek to teach effectively in synchronous and asynchronous classrooms and provide tips for success. They also discuss the supreme importance of establishing community in an online classroom and offer suggestions to build community quickly with readily available tools. Show Notes:In today's episode, Mark refers to an LMS, or a "learning management system". For details on ExamSoft's audience response tool, ExamNow, click here: https://examsoft.com/product-specifications/exam-now.

Today's broadcast of Radio CALS features an interview with journalist John Brummett; a Bizarre Arkansas conversation with poet and professor Mark Spitzer; a living history presentation about the German immigrant experience in Arkansas; a new episode of Chewing the Fat; and more.

Today's broadcast of Radio CALS features an interview with former LRSD superintendent Baker Kurrus; a Bizarre Arkansas conversation with poet and professor Mark Spitzer about the Ozark Hellbender; an excerpt from Arkansas Literary Festival 2016; a new episode of Chewing the Fat; and more.

Today's broadcast of Radio CALS features a conversation with "Arkansas Democrat-Gazette" columnist John Brummett; a Bizarre Arkansas conversation with poet and professor Mark Spitzer about the Ozark Hellbender; a preview of the Pulaski County Historical Society's upcoming lecture on Pulaski County "firsts"; and a new episode of Chewing the Fat.

Planet Forward host Frank Sesno talks with Commissioner Mark Spitzer, of the Federal Energy and Regulatory Commission about how the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico may finally lead to commercialization of plug-in hybrids.

This is one of Scott Kirsner's Entrepreneurs on the Edge get-togethers. The theme of this event was "Seeing in New Ways: Next-Gen Display Technology." The speakers were Adam Bogue, Circle Twelve/MERL/DiamondTouch, Peter Kazlas, QD Vision, David Rose, Vitality & Ambient, Mark Spitzer, Myvu, and Bob Zehner, E Ink. Recorded: February 13, 2008 Length: 50:45, Size: 23.2MB