Podcasts about S Curve

I'm so excited to share this special short episode recap with a powerful message. I'm publishing this curation to help you make the most of your time. The episode features segments from the episode 095 featuring and interview with Whitney Johnson on her second appearance on the show! https://richie.libsyn.com/whitney-johnson-smart-growth-book-exclusive-insights ====== On this day Whitney Johnson informs Richie before the podcast begins that Bob Proctor passed. Whitney speaks to his memory, impact and experiences with him. Richie and Whitney also speak to the memory of Clayton Christensen and lessons Clayton shared with Whitney in their work together around disruptive innovation. Whitney discusses her new book Smart Growth and how the S Curve model helps individuals and organizations create positive transformations. In Smart Growth and on this podcast, "Whitney Johnson dives more deeply than ever into the S curve of growth and learning...The growth and learning journey comes in three phases: the Launch Point, the Sweet Spot, and the High End." This is a unique and special episode. Whitney Johnson is the CEO of Disruption Advisors, a tech-enabled talent development company, and an expert on smart growth leadership: growing your people to grow your company. Thinkers50 ranked her among the top ten management thinkers in the world in 2021, and in 2020 she was a Top Voice on LinkedIn, where she has 1.8 million followers. Johnson is an award-winning author, world-class keynote speaker, frequent lecturer for Harvard Business Publishing's Corporate Learning division, and an award-winning executive coach and adviser to CEOs. She is the author of several bestselling books, including Disrupt Yourself and Build an A-Team, and hosts the weekly Disrupt Yourself podcast. Go to https://whitneyjohnson.com/ to learn more. To create your own "on-mission" experience in life, leadership, coaching, entrepreneurship and small business, go to: www.richienorton.com/76daychallenge Want to continue the conversation? Join us! RICHIE NORTON SHOW COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/richiepodcast RICHIE NORTON SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: http://www.richienorton.com/ RICHIE NORTON SOCIAL: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/richie_norton LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/richardnorton FB: https://www.facebook.com/richienorton TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/richienorton

To Ian Morrison, Rest in Peace.   In this inaugural episode of 'Innovation Show X,' host Aidan McCullen is joined by renowned guests Ian Morrison and Paul Nunes to discuss navigating the complex landscape of innovation. They explore key concepts from their influential books, 'The Second Curve' and 'Jumping the S-Curve,' providing insights into managing transitions in business, the challenges of risk and asset allocation, and how companies can sustain high performance over time.    The episode also pays tribute to the late Ian Morrison for his contributions to thought leadership and innovation.    Tune in to learn about the profound changes in industries like healthcare and technology and the essential balance between legacy systems and new ventures.   00:00 Sad News and Dedication to Ian Morrison 01:27 Introduction to Innovation Show X 01:52 Ian Morrison's Second Curve 04:17 Paul Nunez on Jumping the S Curve 06:38 Discussion on Technology and Market Changes 21:46 Healthcare and Digital Disruption 33:59 Challenges in Innovation and Risk Management 40:15 The Phoenix Metaphor and Organizational Change 53:39 Conclusion and Reflections

Donald Miller once lost all of his life savings to a bad investment. But after he decided to start taking 100% ownership of his life and business, everything changed. In this episode, Donald is back on YAP to focus on how to grow a small business! Donald will explain why we should think of our business as an airplane and why most small businesses today are failing. He will also break down how we can get ahead of missteps as business owners. In this episode, Hala and Donald will discuss:  (01:00) Introduction (02:27) Donald Miller's Journey from Failure to Success (04:48) Understanding the S-Curve in Business (10:27) The Airplane Analogy for Business Structure (20:14) The Importance of a Clear Mission Statement (30:48) The Reality of Business Ownership (32:15) Core Values: The Backbone of a Strong Team (33:31) Key Characteristics and Critical Actions (35:32) The Three Essential Leadership Personalities (38:04) Making the Customer the Hero (46:49) The Power of Story in Sales (51:51) Integrity in Business Donald Miller is the CEO of StoryBrand, an agency that has helped more than 10,000 organizations clarify their brand message, and Business Made Simple, an online platform that teaches business professionals everything they need to know to grow their business and enhance their value on the open market. Donald is the host of the Business Made Simple podcast and the author of the bestsellers Building a StoryBrand, Marketing Made Simple, and Hero on a Mission. His book, How to Grow Your Small Business, provides a proven 6-step plan for growth so you can stop drowning in the details.  Connect with Donald: Website: businessmadesimple.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/donald-miller-540007124 Twitter: twitter.com/donaldmiller Instagram: instagram.com/donaldmiller Facebook: facebook.com/donaldmillerwords Resources Mentioned: Donald's Podcast Business Made Simple: youngandprofiting.co/3Eia9oJ  Donald's book How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Part Strategy to Help Your Business Take Off: youngandprofiting.co/42ygiHi  Free Resources: youngandprofiting.co/4h7oGlz  Donald Miller: Be Your Own Hero | E153: youngandprofiting.co/3CyhKih  Donald Miller: Storytelling for Business | E120: youngandprofiting.co/3WJ5Usv  Episode Sponsors: OpenPhone - Get 20% off 6 months at openphone.com/PROFITING    Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify  Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host  Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to rocketmoney.com/profiting  Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals       Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap  Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/  Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/  Social + Podcast Services - yapmedia.com   Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new 

Welcome to episode 44 of the Spark Club podcast. A large part of our conversation on this podcast is about solar PV as the engine behind the global energy transition. Traditional media still maintains solar as a rounding error, a technology in its infancy.  Well the stats tell a different story, which is why I'm delighted to have Andrew Birch 'Birchy', onto the podcast.  Birchy shares his start in the solar industry, way back when, and how his career has informed the work he's doing on the S-Curve. Birchy has distilled the noise down to one key idea, and a number of important stats, for our community in the energy transition to know deeply and share with anyone who'll listen.  The best way to learn more is on ebirchy.com This YouTube link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9VvXzvffq8&t=1s And Birchy mentions the Global Solar Council. https://www.globalsolarcouncil.org/ Enjoy the podcast. 

David Anderson is a global business leader with extensive experience as a C-level executive, board member, advisor, and executive coach at DWA Leadership.. He specializes in building high-performing teams, fostering a winning leadership mindset, and helping organizations navigate the complexities of growth as well as innovation.David has a strong entrepreneurial background and has served on numerous boards, including as chair, bringing forward-thinking strategies to both non-profits and businesses. His approach focuses on empowering leaders to "Jump the S Curve" of growth and achieve lasting success.In this episode we cover:00:00 - Intro01:35 - Cultivating Talent in High-Performing Teams05:41 - Managing Diverse Global Teams08:03 - Mindset Shifts for C-Level Transitions10:55 - Cultivating an Environment for Open Dialogue and Feedback13:48 - Strategies for Jumping the S-Curve of Growth16:16 - Maintaining Cultural Integrity While Scaling19:38 - Identifying Toxic Behaviors in Team Members22:52 - Maximizing Board Member Engagement25:46 - Getting the Most from Your Leadership Board27:55 - Tailoring Leadership Coaching for Founders33:41 - Key Traits for Leaders in a Rapidly Changing World36:03 - David's Favorite Activity to Get Into a Flow State36:37 - David's Piece of Advice for Your Younger Self37:45 - Biggest Challenges and Goals for 202538:30 - Instrumental Resources for David's Success40:06 - What Does Success Mean for David Today42:08 - Get in Touch with DavidGet in Touch with David:DWA Leadership WebsiteDavid's EmailMentions:Marshall GoldsmithRalph Waldo EmersonDWA LeadershipLighthouse PEEntrepreneurs' Organization (EO)McKinsey & CompanyArizona State University (ASU)Harvard Business Review (HBR)Inc. MagazineValynt DigitalBooks:Leader Is Not a Title by David AndersonJumping the S-Curve by Paul Nunes and Tim BreeneTag Us & Follow:FacebookLinkedIn

每年除夕，紐約時報廣場 Planet Fitness 的廣告又提醒我們，是時候去健身中心；這段日子既是健身中心的廣告黃金檔期，也是很多人定下新年目標的時候。但到了二月，健身中心又回復平靜。統計反映，只有不到一成人可以堅持他們為自己定下的新年目標。由為甚麼開始（Start with Why）很多人只專注於目標本身，也就是「做甚麼」（What），但忽略了關鍵的「為甚麼」（Why）和「怎麼做」（How）。正如 Simon Sinek 在 他的 Start with Why 中所分享，問題的次序應該由「為甚麼」開始；其實我們要激勵，不只是別人，更重要是自己，所以，新年目標的意義，重點不在於結果，而是我們背後的動機是為了甚麼。很多時我們其實都不清楚自己真正想要的是甚麼。以「減磅」這個常見的新年目標為例，究竟背後真正原因是甚麼？假如是為了健康，那除了是改變飲食習慣，可能我們還要考慮做運動、睡眠質素等等。但假如是為了改善外表，提升自信？那可能要再深入去問，為甚麼自信對你那麼重要？還是我們太過在意別人的看法？每個問題都可以讓我很更接近自己內心的真正動機。清楚了解動機，才去想目標是「做甚麼」。不是甚麼「以結果為目標」的口號，而是知道了解背後動機，然後才去計劃去主動做甚麼；注意，關鍵詞是「主動」和「做」。要達到一個目標，有時候可以有多過一個方法，有時候要用多個不同的方法。只有目標而沒有背後的原因，尤其是那些標榜「目標為本」的人，往往「做咗當得咗」。怎樣做（How）We are what we repeatedly do.Aristotle新年目標半途而廢，另一個原因是缺乏清晰的方法；有目的地但沒有路線圖，最終只會原地踏步。所以，了解自己的「為甚麼」想做一件事，下個問題就是「怎樣做」（How）。改變從來都不容易。打破舊習慣，不可能只靠意志力。坊間有關個人自我提升的書教的方法，不外乎是用（一）替代法，（二）改變環境條件，（三）將要改變的習慣化整為零，由小處著手。習慣塑造了我們。除了以上的三個最基本在 Atomic Habits 這本書有一個更根本的建議，那就是從自己的身份認同著手。想每日做運動的朋友，如果讓自己有個「身份」，例如「馬拉松愛好者」、「渡海泳選手」，這種身份上的轉變，比起單單每日迫自己去運動，有更大機會堅持下去。換句話說，改變習慣，除了是改變行為，更重要是改變自己的身份。要做到這一點，首先就要像剛才所提到的，要知道自己心底裡為甚麼想做一件事。精進（Excellence）雖然有些事我們每日都重複地做，但不代表每個人都有反省、進步。那怕我們活了幾十歲人，很少人會留意到其實怎樣呼吸、怎樣站立、怎樣坐、怎樣集中精神、怎樣思考等等，其實仍然有進步的空間，這種不斷追求進步的心態，就是「精進」；英文 Excellence 這個字，有些人簡單的理解成完美，但我認為那是一個美麗的誤會。人世間是沒有完美的，我們可以做的就只有不斷追求近乎完美。很多人將知識和經驗混為一談，但其實兩者有重要的分別。經驗雖然重要，但如果沒有反省，經驗也可以是認知上的陷阱；令我們忽略了可以進步的機會，以為自己已經完全掌握「怎麼做」。體育和藝術是精益求精；自小有體育和藝術修養的朋友，更會追求精進。可惜，主流的教育制度，偏偏忽略這方面的個人品格修養，將重點放在知識的累積。其實當一個人有精進的心，不但學習事半功倍，也會更深入，不致流於表面。知識、思考、方法等等，其實都是習慣，但它們並非一成不變，而是需要不斷的修為和自我反省，不斷提升。不論你是學習一門新的技術，又或者已經是某個範疇的資深從業員，我的建議是將自己想像成一位老師，必須向他人分享自己的方法；正所謂「教學相長」，抱著這種心態去學習，不但能自己的思路更清晰，也會讓功夫更加扎實。轉化經驗為知識，說穿了就是有系統的思考。由精進到有能力去創造、創新，英文叫 Mastery 。中古時代的工匠，由學徒晉升成師傅，最重要一步是能夠獨自完成一件代表作，也就是所謂的 Masterpiece 。Masterpiece 講求的不只是做工，更重要是從中見到工匠的個人特色和風格。沒有創造力，最多是熟手技工，而不是真正的「師傅級」。在這個 AI 越來越普及的今日，熟手技工一樣可以被取代。所以，人如果沒有不斷反省「為甚麼」這個問題，不會有創造力；沒有創造力的人，最終只有被其他有創造力的人，借科技的力量取代。可能會有人覺得，整天不斷的反省反省再反省，這種完美主義也有它的代價。但人只能活一次；有要求和沒有要求，最終還是有分別。據說愛因斯坦也曾經講過，複合增長是世界第八大奇蹟。每日其實都是新的開始，改變也不用等新年。那怕每日都只有千份之一的進步，兩年下來就是 200% 的進步。S-Curve 與突破He who has a “why” to live can bear almost any “how”.Nietzsche進步的過程，其實有階段性的分別。正如剛才提到，假如每日只有 0.1% 的進步，最初是幾乎察覺不到任何轉變。要經歷一段時間，踏入中間的高增長階段，之前投資的時間和精力才見到有明顯的回報。所以，無論學習甚麼新技能，最初都必然有想放棄的時候。堅持，就是要憑最初所提到「為甚麼」的問題去找答案。但人始終是血肉之軀，不可能像晶片那樣，每兩年容量倍增。所以，任何範疇的進步，到了一定階段，自然會出現遞減的情況；再努力也好，最終一樣出現「增長放緩」。以上所提到的由「低回報到高增長再回到低回報」的過程，這個增長的曲線，學術一點的叫 S-Curve。有些文化，迷信所謂的「由量變到質變」，以為增長到達某個水平，自然會有更高質素的增長；這種想法忽略了「突破」的過程。不論是社會抑或個人，沒有進步，就沒有條件去突破。突破，也不是突然而來。只是當條件成熟，從前不可能的嘗試，終於變得可能。在金融財經界，當某一個市場、行業範疇出現了飽和的情況，追求高增長的資金就會轉到另一些新興市場和行業，也就是所謂的「換馬」。你可以想像的是，當增長曲線漸漸變得平坦，基金經理就會「寧買當頭起」。當然，追逐更高回報自然有更高的風險；但這不代表一直守在同一個位置就沒有風險。其實，已經接近包和的市場，一旦環境出現轉變，風險一樣存在。在個人層面，不論是知識技能、人際關係抑或是財富，我們很多時都會安於現狀；尤其是當現狀沒有甚麼表面上的問題，我們更不容易跳出「舒適區」。每當我們發現自己的進步空間漸漸縮窄，可能那就是跳出「舒適區」尋求突破的時候；甚至乎更正確應該說，無論是做甚麼事情，總要有虛懷若谷的心態，準備要在另一個平台從新開始。這樣說不代表叫大家將過去所累積的各種知識和技能全部拋諸腦後，而是希望大家可以明白，任何知識和技能的價值都會貶值，只有學習的能力，才可以讓我們不斷地更新跑道，走在 S-Curve 的大斜坡上。在過去的世界，人是不用這樣不斷更新跑道；往往經歷要一、兩代人才見到明顯的轉變。但從客觀現實可以見到，我們這個世代，科技、經濟和社會的轉變比，想像中的要來得更快更急。剛才講到 AI 的普及，兩年前很多人說機器取代不了人類，但兩年下來相信很多人都已經在日常生活中都對各種 AI 工具漸漸變得依賴。AI 工具不只是用來省時省精力，我覺得這些 AI 平台其中一個最有用的地方，是可以讓我們用最有效的方法，學習新的知識，尤其是一些我們自己從未接觸過的範疇。從前我們要學專門程式語言，才可以對機器下指令，現在機器已經掌握了人類的語言。從前是我們研究如何去改善機器的運作，在可見將來，對大多數人來講，應該是我們透過機器去改進自己的思考方式，尤其是如何去了解問題，用甚麼方法去解決問題。最後的總結是，無論要實現的是甚麼目標，首先要思考的問題是「為甚麼」，然後才去想「怎麼做」；改變的過程是漸進的，但到達「收成期」就見到複合增長的威力。但「收成期」過後，又回到低回報的穩定狀態。從前的人，尚且可以經營高增長的收成期之後，繼續享受過去成就的餘溫。但我們這個世代的人，不得不面對一個現實，就是每過一段日子，就要跳出原本的「舒適區」，重新去學習與適應新環境。與其視 AI 工具為單純省時省力的捷徑，倒不如認真去學習如何用這個工具去改進自己的思考和解決問題的能力。 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leesimon.substack.com/subscribe

In this conversation, Giovanni Santostasi shares his insight about the power law and its application to Bitcoin. Giovanni starts with his journey of discovering Bitcoin, his background in data analysis, and how he applies scientific methods to understand Bitcoin's behavior. The discussion delves into the concept of power laws, their prevalence in nature, and how they can be used to model various phenomena, including economic systems.  Giovanni critiques traditional economic models and emphasizes the importance of data-driven analysis in understanding complex systems like Bitcoin. He explores the nature of Bitcoin as a network, the patterns of adoption, and the implications of power laws in understanding market behavior. Giovanni argues against the existence of bubbles in a power law framework and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the diminishing returns in Bitcoin's growth.  The conversation concludes with reflections on the future of Bitcoin and its potential trajectory in the coming years. Takeaways

What are the best investing opportunities in Tech for 2025? Elad Gil is one of silicon valley's legendary investors. He's backed 40 unicorns including Airbnb, Coinbase, Figma and Stripe to name a few. He's super active in AI and hosts the no priors podcast which is like Bankless but for AI. In this conversation, Elad explores the state of AI and how the industry is evolving, what he thinks about Crypto. and why he's bullish on Tech in general given the new United States political administration. ------

Well, you done gone and guessed it - It's Bubbles' Mushrooms time again. This week for our weekly Monday morning episode is the triumphant return of our original OG first guest and that dude is named Chad. We start off with our usual people in the neighborhood bit, getting to know the inner Chad, what makes Chad work and car fires on the S-Curve. We get to hear about hacking into UNIX mainframe computer systems, keyboard montages with Hugh Jackman and the sword of 1000 truths. Katie wants to know how many words per minute Chad can type while Luke checks out some Mavis Beacon Rule 34 google searches and Edward suggests pulling some new drops. Speaking of drops, Luke pulled some new ones for everyone to enjoy and it helps us learn about peanut allergies, fragrant flowers and... sexy equipment. Chad then recalls a story from his days of public service involving working for a mass transit company and throwing things out of a window. We read some viewer emails from Renee and Adam and then the show is whisked off to game time! This week's special activity is the return of Dick Cheese aka Name That Tune. Katie claims she never wins these games but has a trophy to prove that she did, Edward is stumped by an old Stevie Wonder song and Chad uses his exemptions to the fullest! Thanks for checking out the show and be sure to follow us on Instagram and TikTok @bubbmush and email the show at bubbmush@gmail.com - Thanks for listening!

I'm so excited to share this special 20 min episode stack as a highlight with a powerful message. I'm publishing this curation to help you make the most of your time. The episode features segments from the episode 033, 034, & 035 featuring Whitney Johnson and the following Aftercast & Solocast. https://richie.libsyn.com/whitney-johnson-tools-to-thrive-during-disruption ====== To fear or create. Richie Norton interviews world-renowned expert Whitney Johnson about tools to thrive during disruption. Whitney recently, writes, "But as novel as the novel coronavirus is, there is nothing new about trouble and challenge. I think when we succumb to fear and the paralysis or overreaction that it can stimulate, we are more likely to abandon the ship than to have it simply sink on its own." Whitney Johnson explains, "Resources are meant to be used. Let's keep the resources circulating and at work. Let's keep living. Invest in the future. It will affect everything we do and are. And our children. Our children's children. There will be opportunities for new growth; if we look for those and embrace the constraints (can't travel, must telecommute, lost half the budget, have to start again in a new place or start a new business, etc.) we will emerge from this perhaps historic moment better prepared for the challenges of the future. Which will come. Innovation is the happy fruit of the resourcefulness demanded by hard times."   Whitney Johnson is the CEO of WLJ Advisors and one of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world as named by Thinkers50. She is an expert on helping high-growth organizations develop high-growth individuals. Whitney is an award-winning author, world-class keynote speaker, frequent lecturer for Harvard Business School's Corporate Learning and an executive coach and advisor to CEOs. She is a popular contributor to the Harvard Business Review, has 1.7 million followers on LinkedIn, where she was selected as a Top Voice in 2018, and her course on Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship has been viewed more than 1 million times. In 2019, she was ranked #3 on the Global Gurus' Top 30 Organizational Culture Professionals. In 2017, she was selected from more than 16,000 candidates as a “Top 15 Coach” by Dr. Marshall Goldsmith. An innovation and disruption theorist, she is the author of the bestselling Build an “A” Team: Play To Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve, and the critically-acclaimed Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work.  In these books, she codifies her frameworks for developing high-growth individuals and organizations – the Personal Disruption and the S Curve of Learning frameworks. Whitney was the cofounder of the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Harvard Business School's Clayton Christensen, through which they invested in and led the $8 million seed round for South Korea's Coupang, currently valued at more than $9 billion. She was involved in fund formation, capital raising, and the development of the fund's strategy. As a former award-winning Wall Street stock analyst, Whitney understands momentum and growth. She was an Institutional Investor–ranked equity research analyst for eight consecutive years and was rated by StarMine as a superior stock picker. Whitney hosts the weekly Disrupt Yourself podcast, publishes a popular weekly newsletter, and she is married with two children. The interview takes place on March 16, 2020 just as the USA wakes up to the impacts and implications of COVID-19 and social distancing becomes the new normal. Gathering places like restaurants and event are closed down. The nation is being asked to not meet in groups larger than 10. Major cities worldwide are shutting doors, countries shutting borders and the future is unknown. COVID-19 carriers are rarely speaking up. The world fears contracting the Coronavirus and little is known about what to do if you do.   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:   RICHIE NORTON SHOW COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/richiepodcast      RICHIE NORTON SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: http://www.richienorton.com/      RICHIE NORTON SOCIAL:      INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/richie_norton LINKEDIN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/richardnorton FB: https://www.facebook.com/richienorton TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/richienorton

Confidence and curiosity make a powerful tandem. Individually, either could be a positive catalyst or, if misplaced, prove to be a distraction to meaningful progress. But as a combination, they often create a mindset where even failures become learning opportunities and stepping stones along the S Curve. Bain & Company Chairman Orit Gadiesh has these two traits in spades. From her early school days through her almost five decades at Bain, Orit's curiosity has never waned. Trained to always ask that extra question, she's a student of the world around her, whether the subject is business-related or religiously reading books from all the countries to which she's traveled. When Bain faced severe financial hardship in the late 1980s, it was Orit and Mitt Romney who reversed the company's course and steadied the ship. How? Through extreme confidence, often telling curious competitors, “We're better than you!” Today, Bain is considered one of the big three management consulting firms in the world. Orit has occupied the chairman's seat since 1993.  

In this thematic  conversation on S-curves, I am in conversation with my colleague, Coach and serial author, Paramu Kurumathur.In this conversation, Paramu shares some specific S-Curve in his life:School Change: Moving from Trivandrum to Calicut presented challenges like adapting to a new language, culture, and classmates.IIT Entrance and College: Entering IIT brought Paramu face-to-face with high competition, where everyone was a topper.Job Market Challenges: With limited job opportunities for Aerospace Engineers in India, Paramu had to choose between a scholarship abroad with an unrecognized degree or a less promising job.Shifting Gears to Computer Science: This was a major turning point where luck played a role. An available seat in computer science due to others' choices opened a new path for Paramu.Tata Burroughs and Corporate Life: This was another big change, requiring adjustments like dressing professionally. Paramu navigated these changes while building new friendships.Marriage, Children, and Work-Life Balance: These personal milestones presented new challenges alongside professional ones.Job Stagnation and Transition to Digital: Feeling stuck in his US job, Paramu found a pull factor in the challenge of setting up a GCC for digital right Unix development.Startup and NGO: Foray into a startup (Bell Soft) wasn't successful, coinciding with an industry downturn. He then transitioned to a contrasting role at Action Aid, an NGO.Leadership and Scaling: Paramu's roles at Action Aid and Bell Soft involved leadership responsibilities, scaling up operations, and navigating organizational challenges.Entrepreneurship: His entrepreneurial ventures, including the startup, demonstrate his willingness to take risks and pursue new opportunities.https://www.linkedin.com/in/paramu-kurumathur-01489a6/

Strategic Diversity in Corporate Innovation with Richard Robertson | The Corporate Explorer Series In this episode of The Corporate Explorer, host Aiden is joined by Richard Robertson, co-author of The Corporate Explorer Field Book, to discuss the critical concept of strategic diversity in building high-performing teams within corporate environments. Robertson delves into the various phases of strategic innovation and growth, from ideation to maturation and transformation. He emphasizes the importance of blending formal and informal processes to harness innovation and highlights how different skill sets and mindsets are needed at various stages of corporate development. The episode also features insights on managing complexity and human behavior, optimizing team performance, and the application of the AEM Cube tool. Sponsored by Wazoku, the episode provides valuable strategies for ensuring sustainable innovation and maximizing team potential.   00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgment 00:40 Understanding Corporate Explorers 01:44 The Importance of Strategic Diversity 01:52 Guest Introduction: Richard Robertson 03:48 Strategic Diversity in Teams 08:08 The S Curve and Team Dynamics 16:01 Exploring the AEM Cube 20:42 Conclusion and Contact Information   Find Richard:   Link to Aidan McCullen for Keynotes, workshops and event MC.   The Reinvention Summit    Find us on Substack for Shownotes and competitions:

Asheesh Advani isn't just the CEO of Junior Achievement Worldwide—he was also a participant. The program changed his life when he experienced it in middle school, and as CEO, he has guided the global NGO into more than 115 countries, involving more than 3,500 employees and 500,000 volunteers worldwide. Incredibly, JA annually serves more than 15 million young people. JA's disruptive ripple of entrepreneurship is staggering—certainly one reason why the organization has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for three straight years. Asheesh believes that those nominations have allowed JA to bring attention to the connection between the economic empowerment of youth and the overall peace and prosperity of their communities.  Listen in as he shares the philosophy behind JA's fixed, flexible and freestyle framework and why embracing your naive audacity at the beginning of a new S Curve can be the way to go.  

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Joseph Jang, Partner at Pathstone Partners, joins Justin Poulin to reveal his formula for driving and scaling transformative change that maximizes cost savings and margin improvement. Drawing from personal experience, Joseph shares his passion for leveraging supply chain teams and networks to execute long-lasting opportunities for healthcare organizations. Joseph will also break down his key formula of addressable spend x yield x speed to value, providing actionable ways to increase each variable. Tune in to discover how informal networks can help diversify spend categories, and why going beyond cost drives better results. Joseph also shares how removing psychological barriers speeds up change, the power of the S-Curve model to spread change quickly, and the importance of celebrating wins to reinforce new behaviors. Join the conversation today! #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain

This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we speak with Industry Experts to highlight success stories and solutions from the field that advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month's Expert… Guest: Joseph Jang, Partner @ Pathstone Partners Topic: How to drive and scale change & impact (cost savings & margin improvement) to your organization - Intro - Driving Change - Key Formula - (1) Addressable Spend x (2) Yield x (3) Speed to Value * 1 – Increase Addressable Spend - 30% of spend is represented by traditional supply chain areas of influence (clinical supplies, implants, distribution) - We need to leverage power of informal networks to scale change; supply chain teams are brokers of networks - Benefit of increasing addressable spend? Diversification effect; every category represents a different risk vs. reward ratio; stock market vs. mutual fund approach * 2 – Increase Yield & Results - Definition: How effective are we in driving results with what's given? - We need to pursue a multi-value lever approach beyond price to drive results - Benefit: Leverage resides with you as the organization + optionality * 3 - Speed to Value - Definition: How quickly can we drive results with what's given in an annual time period? - Fuel vs. Friction Concept - Benefit: Increase your speed by up to 2x by removing psychological barriers (friction) to adopt and scale change - Scaling Change – Two key concepts * Every successful change effort takes the form of the S- Curve; we need to find the early adopters and mavens to let your change effort spread like wildfire * Forgetting Curve – supply chain leaders need to give themselves more credit! Constantly communicate progress and wins or change efforts will be forgotten

Plus Remote Workers Are Most Affected By Generative AI (subscribe below) Like this? Get AIDAILY, delivered to your inbox, every weekday. Subscribe to our newsletter at https://aidaily.us Elon Musk Launches World's Most Powerful AI Cluster with 100,000 Nvidia GPUs Elon Musk announced the startup of "the most powerful AI training cluster in the world," aiming to create the most powerful AI by December. The xAI Memphis Supercluster began training using 100,000 liquid-cooled Nvidia H100 GPUs. This new AI cluster outclasses top supercomputers like Frontier and Aurora in terms of GPU power. Generative AI Poses New Challenges for Remote Workers Automation has historically impacted blue-collar jobs first, but generative AI is now targeting remote white-collar jobs, potentially automating many tasks. Recent research shows significant productivity gains for jobs exposed to AI, with remote jobs being particularly vulnerable. The shift necessitates reskilling workers, especially in management of autonomous AI systems.  AI Is Already Taking Jobs in the Video Game Industry A WIRED investigation reveals that major companies like Activision Blizzard are using generative AI for game development, leading to significant layoffs. An email from the company's former CTO highlighted the potential of AI, causing anxiety among employees as systems showed promising results.  AI Struggles With Math Accuracy Despite their advanced language skills, AI chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT often struggle with math due to their design for predicting probabilities rather than performing rules-based calculations. This limitation highlights the challenge of integrating AI into tasks requiring precise computation, such as education and decision-making in critical systems.  What's Next for AI After the First Wave of Innovation? The first wave of AI innovation is plateauing due to a lack of high-quality training data. To jump to the next S-Curve, AI needs access to business data, which is richer than public internet data. Startups can drive this shift by harnessing business data, engaging experts, leveraging latent data, capturing data in context, and securing proprietary models. These steps will help overcome current limitations and spark new AI advancements.  Study Shows Effects of Sam Altman-Backed Basic Income Experiment A recent study funded by Sam Altman found that providing low-income individuals with guaranteed income increases their leisure time and spending on essentials like rent, transportation, and food. The study involved 3,000 participants receiving $1,000 monthly for three years. Recipients worked slightly less and spent more on healthcare, indicating an improvement in their autonomy and well-being.

I luckily managed to move from a space of ‘I have to save the planet or else' (and we talk about that word ‘save') to ‘I choose to commit my life to climate change in the best way I can' because everything that matters to me in this world stands to be lost in a climate crisis, especially one that would play out in a very severe and apocalyptic way. (Katrine)Having this I would say a calm perspective from artists, helping us get in touch with our feelings, simply, I found it to be a stabilizing force. (Sébastian)This is a special episode of the conscient podcast featuring two guests, one from the arts and another from science over a glass of wine or two.Katrine Claassens is an artist, writer and environmental communications specialist. She has a Master's degree in Climate Change from the University of Cape Town in South Africa and an Honours degree in Visual Art from Stellenbosch University. Katrine's work reflects her interests in climate change, deep ecology, urban ecology, and internet memes. As an artist she has led workshops, given public lectures and curated exhibitions all over the world from the Arctic to Antarctica. As a climate communications specialist Katrine works with governments, think-tanks, academia and NGOs to navigate complex and shifting landscapes but first and foremost I would say that Katrine is an artist, an activist and a climate leader.Sébastian Méric de Bellefon is an engineer with a background in software development. He has a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Institut Supérieur d'Électronique de Paris, and a Master's degree in biochemistry and genetics from Université de Montréal. After working in other industries as a software developer and consultant - banking, online radio, healthcare - and so he met Katrine and became a nerd about all things related to climate science and decarbonization pathways. Three years ago, he started a new career path writing software for clean energy companies, first at General Power Systems to create Virtual Power Plants and now at Power Factors to streamline the operations of wind and solar farms. I first met Katrine at an online Creative Climate Leadership alumni meeting, a course I took in March 2020, organized by Julie's Bicycle in the UK, where Katrine mentioned that she had immigrated to Canada from South Africa and like myself, as was an art and climate activist and so we decided to meet in Montreal, where I met her husband Sebastian and after a delicious vegan meal I asked if the two of them would be willing to record a conscient episode. They agreed and we talked for an hour while finishing off a bottle of homemade dandelion wine. I love Katrine's current work on social media's representation of nature, for example:My practice is looking a lot at the internet and memes and how nature is consumed or understood or contextualized through TikTok videos and YouTube videos and memes on Instagram. Near the end I mentioned that our conversation reminded me of the CBC Radio show Brave New Waves in the 1980s in Montreal that took place over night and where guests from various backgrounds had long winding conversations…During the conversation the following links were mentioned The success and failure of Picasso by John Berger Mountain Lion by D.H. Lawrence : ‘And I think in this empty world there was room for me and a mountain lion. And I think in the world beyond, how easily we might spare a million or two humans. And never miss them. Yet what a gap in the world, the missing white-frost face of that slim yellow mountain lion!'Circle Songs by Bobby McFerrin Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight by Thom HartmannKatrine mentioned the following books during the conversations:Picture book of cave paintings (such as the Earth Children series)Nature is not Metal (instagram account)Sébastian recommended the following books about ‘S-Curve' (technological transitions)Note: after the conversation Sébastian offered this further information about s-curves.‘Here's an introduction to adoption of S-curves and Wright's law in the context of clean energy. S-curves refers to the pace of adoption, and Wright's law refers to the diminishing manufacturing costs due to cumulative learning."Empirically grounded technology forecasts and the energy transition" - Oxford 2021 https://www.cell.com/joule/fulltext/S2542-4351(22)00410-XThis paper shows how core low-carbon technologies fit a common and predictable adoption/learning pattern, and how this pattern differs from fossil fuels. Then they estimate the cost of a full transition to renewable energy, and compare it to other possible pathways.Technologies include solar PV, wind turbines, batteries and hydrogen electrolyzers. The latter can be useful for electricity storage, but I find it even more interesting for fuels (e.g e-methanol for cargo shipping), fertilizers and chemical feedstocks (often derived from natural gas). So the conclusions of this paper can be somewhat extended beyond the energy system.' *END NOTES FOR ALL EPISODESHere is a link for more information on season 5. Please note that, in parallel with the production of the conscient podcast and it's francophone counterpart, balado conscient, I publish a Substack newsletter called ‘a calm presence' which are 'short, practical essays about collapse acceptance, adaptation, response and art'. To subscribe (free of charge) see https://acalmpresence.substack.com. You'll also find a podcast version of each a calm presence posting on Substack or one your favorite podcast player.Also. please note that a complete transcript of conscient podcast and balado conscient episodes from season 1 to 4 is available on the web version of this site (not available on podcast apps) here: https://conscient-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes.Your feedback is always welcome at claude@conscient.ca and/or on conscient podcast social media: Facebook, X, Instagram or Linkedin. I am grateful and accountable to the earth and the human labour that provided me with the privilege of producing this podcast, including the toxic materials and extractive processes behind the computers, recorders, transportation systems and infrastructure that made this production possible. Claude SchryerLatest update on June 7, 2024

In just about a month, on the 26th of July, 10 thousand athletes from all over the world will gather in Paris for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics.  Being an Olympian has a way of consuming a person's image. Olympians dedicate their body and their mind to the perfect backstroke, or the perfect arrow release, or this year – even the perfect breakdancing routine.  So when an Olympic athlete hangs up the towel… who are they? How do you leave behind the biggest S Curve of your life? Although he's better known for the Winter Olympics, Apolo Ohno has some ideas. The most decorated American in the Olympics' chillier half, Apolo is known the world over for his gold-medal talent at speed skating. I wanted to bring back my conversation with Apolo, in light of the Olympic Games on our doorstep, but also as a reminder this summer that although we should honor our past, we are never tied to it when it comes to trailblazing our future. What did retirement look like – what did slowing down look like – for the man who built his career around being the fastest athlete on the ice?  

Innovation and disruption aren't just for organizations. According to Whitney Johnson, we can find new possibilities for personal and professional growth — by disrupting ourselves.As an executive coach, author, and podcaster, Johnson teaches people how to level up their lives and careers through the power of personal disruption. Her book, Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work, reveals how shaking things up enables us to break free of the constraints we might not even know we're imposing on ourselves. “Personal disruption [is] a process of deliberate self-innovation; a decision to step back from who you are to slingshot into who you can be,” she explains.In this Think Fast, Talk Smart episode with host Matt Abrahams, Johnson offers strategies for tailoring messages to different audiences, reveals the key ingredients for successful communication, and explains how disrupting yourself can open new doors and help you reach your full potential.Episode Reference Links:Whitney Johnson: Website Whitney's Books: Website Whitney's Podcast: Disrupt Yourself Podcast Lindsay McMahon's Podcast: All Ears English Podcast Clayton Christensen's Book: The Innovator's DilemmaEp.118 Maximizing You Personal Brand: Communicating Who You Are to Help Get What You Want YouTube / Website Ep.138 Speak Your Truth: Why Authenticity Leads to Better Communication YouTube / WebsiteConnect:Email Questions & Feedback >>> thinkfast@stanford.eduEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn Page, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInStanford GSB >>> LinkedIn & TwitterChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionHost Matt Abrahams introduces Whitney Johnson, keynote speaker and executive coach.(00:01:25) The Concept of DisruptionThe definition of disruption, and the benefits of personal disruption and self-innovation.(00:02:48) Identifying and Leveraging Distinctive StrengthsHow to identify distinctive strengths through observing frustrations, listening to compliments, and valuing inherent skills.(00:06:11) The S Curve of LearningThe S curve model, its stages, and how it relates to personal and organizational growth.(00:11:56) Tenacity and Tolerance in Personal DisruptionThe importance of tenacity, and the ability to tolerate ambiguity and failure during the disruptive process.(00:13:35) Encouraging Disruptive Ideas in OrganizationsStrategies for leaders to foster a culture that encourages disruptive ideas and constructive dialogue within teams.(00:17:00) The Final Three QuestionsWhitney shares how she tailors her communication for varying audiences, a communicator she admires, and her recipe for successful communication.(00:22:30) Conclusion See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whitney Johnson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Disruption Advisors, a world-class leadership development company that helps organizations operationalize a growth mindset in their leaders and teams. Under Johnson's leadership, Disruption Advisors has been an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company, where they leverage Johnson's powerful S Curve model to give leaders and their people a shared language to create positive change across an organization. Thinkers50 named Johnson as one of the top 10 leading business thinkers in the world in 2021, a top 200 female founder by Inc. Magazine in 2023, and in 2020 she was a Top Voice on LinkedIn where she has 1.8 million followers. A co-founder of the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Harvard's Clayton Christensen, and an award-winning stock analyst on Wall Street, she now applies her understanding of momentum and growth in stocks to people. Whitney is a WSJ, USA Today, and Amazon bestselling author and host of the popular Disrupt Yourself podcast. Listen to the Business English Podcast to get tips on vocabulary, presentations, meetings in English, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Think of a relationship in your life that you'd describe as a true partnership. Why did that person come to mind? There are words and phrases that come easily when you're describing a partnership that works:  feeling supported, encouraged, the sense that when I have my back turned, you've still got my back. So where do those feelings come from, and how do we solidify them? How can we grow a new relationship into a partnership? How do you pick the people you can trust? Today we've got two guests that are partners on paper, at the private equity firm Brand Velocity Group, but as you'll hear, it goes much further than their roles. Steve Lebowitz is the founder and managing partner of BVG, and Eli Manning – well, you might recall his S Curve with the New York Giants, but this episode is all about a new S curve.  So how did the first overall draft pick in 2004 partner up with a revolutionary in private equity – and what do they do to make it work?  

Forget the traditional career ladder and embrace the concept of disrupting yourself. In this episode, J.R. Lowry chats with Whitney Johnson, CEO of Disruption Advisors, about her book, Disrupt Yourself. Whitney, leveraging her experience from working at Wall Street to building a firm focused on human potential, unpacks the concept of self-disruption. They delve into the S-Curve, a tool to understand your growth journey and explore how to leverage your strengths to navigate career transitions. This episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to push boundaries and unlock their potential for personal and professional growth.Check out the full series of “Career Sessions, Career Lessons” podcasts here or visit pathwise.io/podcast/. A full written transcript of this episode is also available at https://pathwise.io/podcast/whitney-johnsonBecome a PathWise member today! Join at https://pathwise.io/join-now

Do you know where your business falls on the S-curve right now? The S-Curve illustrates the growth of a small business from initial slow growth, to expansion, to a plateau as the market saturates. This means that after a phase of hyper-growth, you will most likely experience a tapering off, and this period is full of opportunities you can take to ensure the long-term health of your firm.   Join Melissa this week as she shows you how to navigate the peaks and plateaus in your firm's S-Curve, and the key pieces you must address during these periods for the long-term success of your company. You'll learn why plateaus are a sign of a healthy business, the importance of being both honest and curious as an owner, and how to avoid getting distracted by shiny object syndrome.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/258

So much of what we talk about on here is change – navigating change, embracing change, creating change. I think it's fair to say that if you're listening, change of some form is on your mind. We're no strangers when it comes to figuring out how to get from A to B. But what happens when we have to change… how we're changing? What happens when we plateau with our progress, and the old models of learning just aren't sticking anymore? What does jumping to that new S Curve look like? That's where our guest today comes in. Eduardo Briceno is the co-founder of Mindset Works, a firm dedicated to bringing Carol Dweck's growth mindset to workplaces world-wide. He's out now with The Performance Paradox, a book dedicated to that question of changing how you're changing. From Caracas, Venezuela to the Stanford Business School, Eduardo has navigated all kinds of change, even a fear of public speaking. So what do we have to learn from him?  

From setting firm boundaries to climbing out of the pit we may have fallen into, Markus (aka Mr. Homemaker) taps into the US Army and Marine Corps to set standards for both push-ups and pull-ups.This episode reinforces the three-pronged approach to the journey toward being Fit 4 Fatherhood: Vision, Goals, and Habits - bringing together wisdom from leading authorities:Markus also explains the indispensable S-Curve model of progress in fitness and many areas of life: how to navigate the Valley of Despair and how to strategically adapt to the Point of Diminishing Returns.Drawing from Michael Hyatt's "Your Best Year Ever," he emphasizes the importance of setting challenging yet attainable goals and how to know when you're in the sweet spot - what James Clear calls the Goldilocks Zone - between the boredom of your comfort zone and the failure of the delusional zone.Critically, Markus helps you understand the indispensable function of your vision or personal mission that keeps winners oriented and persevering when others lay down and give up, based on the enduring wisdom and practical guidance of Steven Covey in "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People."Along the way, there's an important issue men today need to reflect upon and discuss among themselves: how to embrace agency and self-worth to set firm and healthy boundaries that enable them to be the men, husbands, and fathers they're called to be despite the adverse trends that have dominated our society and economy over the past 100 years, as illuminated by marriage and family counselor Dr. Robert Glover in his book "No More Mr. Nice Guy."Drawing from James Clear's "Atomic Habits," Markus guides you in reducing friction to make new habits more likely to become firmly established. He encourages listeners to take action by building on the time audit discussed in Episode 068, identifying burdensome steps and friction, and reducing or eliminating them to clear the path toward Fitness 4 Fatherhood.* Introducing our Fitness Standards drawn from the US Army and Marine Corps, available for download here.Whether you're 23 or 39 ~ whether you're a seasoned gym-goer or just starting out, these standards ensure you set and achieve challenging and realistic goals.The bundle also includes a graphic depiction of The S-Curve of Progress, the Valley of Despair, and the Point of Diminishing Returns to help you gain valuable insights into the phases of growth you'll experience.~Introducing our Habit Design & Implementation Worksheet, available for download here.Leverage best tools and principles to move you toward greater Fitness 4 Fatherhood: Identify time-wasters, streamline tasks, and prioritize fitness for efficiency.Seamlessly integrate exercise into your day. Define workout times and places, minimizing friction for maximum potential.*Tune in to Fit 4 Fatherhood and join Markus on an odyssey to rediscover timeless wisdom, draw insightful connections, and put them into practice as men, husbands, and fathers today.Episode 069 (5A2)Membership Application: https://mr-homemaker.com/membership

In this episode, we wanted to bring you a redux of a conversation I had back in 2022. As a new mom, Brooke Romney left behind her roots on Capitol Hill to move to a new community, new friend –– a new S Curve.    But instead of making new connections, a normally extroverted person, Brooke found herself withdrawing from the community. Why? Well, she was surrounded by successful people, and Brooke fell into one of the most human traps there is – comparing yourself to others, and feeling she was coming up short.   As the new spring rolls around, this is a perfect episode to remind us to stop comparing. That little voice in our head can convince us that we're coming up short, and only that little voice – your voice– can convince you that you are worthy, unique –– one of a kind.   

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    This week, I'm featuring a conversation I had with Dr. Tony Byers a while back. He is best known for leading Global Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) at Starbucks where he was responsible for developing and leading the strategic direction for D&I to drive engagement, innovation and business growth. He's an accomplished inclusion and change management specialist with 20 years of demonstrated experience leading change in large, multinational organizations.    THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… people looking for more information on the power of diversity and inclusion to drive growth in business.    TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… Tony begins our conversation by defining diversity simply as who you are (looks, background, etc). Inclusion, however, is a behavior driving people to be involved, respected, valued, and connected. In short, diversity is a noun and inclusion is a verb. These definitions not only encompass everything I (and my past guests have said all along) but is succinct, simple, and spot-on.    Tony's research found that leaders do not see the full spectrum of diversity, which results in a lack of innovation. There's a small chance — the innovation window — when organizations can positively affect their product growth. This window lives at the top of the S-Curve when a product has peaked. How companies uncover     WHAT I LOVE MOST… the distinction between “D” and “d.” Finding diversity goes beyond gender, race, ethnicity, age and other factors we cannot control. However, what we can control is our thinking styles and the ways in which we behave when working with people who are different in some way. I will continue to think about D&I as an all-encompassing term and will continue to talk about how D&I can help companies be better at growth, product development, and innovation.     Running time: 33:10   Subscribe on iTunes    Find Tiffani Online: Facebook  Twitter  LinkedIn    Find Tony Online: LinkedIn      

Thomas Chua writes, hosts a podcast, runs a stock research service, he is the founder of SteadyCompounding.com , where he writes about lessons from super investors, stock analysis and market insights. Compounding is a fascinating concept, so simple, yet so hard to embrace. I lately spoke about it with Pieter Slegers from Compound Quality and Gautam Baid, the author of The Joys of Compounding. Both have been guests on Talking Billions. The word comes from Latin, componere which means to put together. In finance — compounding is a powerful investing concept that involves earning returns on both your original investment and on returns you received previously. Thomas is a very bright, thoughtful student of investing and the markets; he has quite a story to tell, which he shared with me. You are about to hear about how he left the safety of his proverbial iron rice bowl and made his dreams come true against all odds — a story of minimizing regrets, taking risks, making a jump, and getting outsized results… He tells me about the fascinating idea of the S-Curve of Life. Thomas shares with me that It's difficult to fail if you love the work you do. It made me think of the work I do, and how it's my only professional passion. There is nothing else I'd rather do. In a busy, noisy world, filters matter; my guest reminds me that “You become what you feed your mind.” — I really like his thoughts on playing long term games with long term people. Life is too short for anything else. Thomas shares his experience teaching investing in a village. Stay tuned until the end, when my wonderful guest takes on two questions, the $3 question and the $30,000 question. I greatly enjoyed talking to Thomas and learning from him, I hope you do too, please help me welcome - Thomas Chua. https://steadycompounding.com https://twitter.com/SteadyCompound https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuathomas/ https://www.instagram.com/steadycompound/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SteadyCompounding NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talking-billions/message

Navigating AI's Horizon: Future-Proofing Products in the Age of AI We're continuing our chat with AI enthusiast, Aaron White in part 2 of our series. This time, we're diving into how different AI products measure up against the ever-evolving S-Curve. Before we jump into it, following our podcast summary, we've got a BONUS (edited for time) chat where Aaron, Fareed, and Brian weigh in on the advantages of the top players in the AI race. That clip is exclusively posted to our Youtube page, so after you finish listening to this episode, make sure to check it out.

Our first guest for Season 2 is none other than Aaron White. Aaron, the recent CTO of Vendr, Co-Founder of ProfitWell, and Founder of Blissfully, is now in stealth mode with a new AI venture called AppyPeople. Besides his impressive credentials, Aaron has long been a passionate advocate and expert in all things AI. Having him as our inaugural guest this season was a perfect fit! But before we dive in, we're trying something a bit different this season. Every episode will be divided into two parts - a Riff and a Deep Dive. In this week's Riff, we delve into Aaron's spicy, slightly gloomy, yet probably on point glimpse of the future. Aaron's been coining some seriously sharp terms to help us talk about what the future of AI could look like. As we discussed in our AI-themed Season Preview a few weeks ago, we feel that the future is so unknown that all decision making should be based on a 2-3 year horizon. That said, the perspective shared by Aaron brings an intriguing twist to the discussion. Aaron argues that the S-Curve is undergoing a tightening phase, resulting from an unprecedentedly rapid pace of development. Thus, he feels ignoring the longer horizon is not only unproductive, but perhaps harmful to decision making. Aaron highlights that having foresight is crucial for making decisions in the upcoming years and he also points out that some of these futuristic concepts are already beginning to materialize today. For a full summary of the insights here, head to UnsolicitedFeedback.co.

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The S-Curve is a very simple concept.  Over time, a newly promoted employee goes through distinct stages in their performance achievement.  Initially, their performance declines as they grapple with the new set of responsibilities.  Gradually they get the swing of things and start to do well at their new accountabilities.  After a period of becoming comfortable with their role, they start to stagnate as they stop growing. Within these stages are many nuances.  We select people for promotion based on their history and our hope for their future.  We expect that good work and result production in the current role is an important indicator of talent and ability and that these attributes can be transferred into their leadership role.    One of the astounding things about modern business in Japan is that firms abandon these individuals at this point. Puzzlingly, they do not provide their newly promoted leaders with any great assistance to succeed.  The newly promoted are given the baton of command and left to themselves to use trial and error or copying what their previous bosses did, to work out how to lead.  Sounds like a plan except what if their previous boss role models were totally mediocre leaders.  This is how to create generational decline in a business and nobody would be voting for that. You really have to wonder how we could still be using such a failed model in this modern day and age, in such a sophisticated country like Japan?  This country has a constant, savage battle for market share, going on across all industries.  The struggle for survival is real and yet the development of the people in middle management who can make a difference is being hamstrung by inertia.  Companies just keep doing what they have always done.  That is not very smart if your competitor is making the changes to succeed and you are not. Part of the issue is that promoting one person doesn't fit into any comfortable time frame for the machine. If ten people get promoted at the same time, then perhaps some group training can be arranged.  The green eye shade types hunkered down in the accounting department run the numbers, calculate the per head cost, the per hour numbers and conclude that this is doable. However, if it is just one person, then the calculations blow up and the required training gets the thumbs down as too expensive. Consequently, there is no mechanism for developing these new leaders to play the role they have been handpicked for.  Individual coaching is ruled out as too expensive for such a low-level position.  For the senior Directors of course, an Executive Coach is deemed an acceptable expense, but not so for the newly minted section head. It is a case of “congratulations, work hard and good luck” and that is the full extent of the training programme.  Here is a hint for everyone - look for training companies like us, who offer public classes on leadership, where you can ship the newly promoted person off to a class with others in similar situations, assembled together from other industries and companies.  This is not hard and it is not expensive. In the meantime, the new leader is struggling to work out what they should be doing in this unfamiliar leadership role.  Of course, the section targets haven't been adjusted down to account for their struggle or lack of experience in this new role.  Initially, they work much harder than before as a player/manager to get to the required numbers.  This works for this first year and then what happens?  The next year the targets are higher again, and they are doing even more individual work. Not much leading is underway to get to the target for which they have responsibility because they don't have any time.  They are not leveraging the team to produce a team result. Heroically they are trying to do it all by themselves. By year three, they blow-up and can't match the increase in targets. Then the machine concludes they are a dud as a leader. They are replaced with the next victim; no lessons have been learnt and the cycle kicks off again. It doesn't have to be this way.  Get some new leader training and support for them. Then they will start to produce results from the whole team.  The initial struggle with the unfamiliar starts to sort itself out. Through the training they discover the leverage points around having access to people, to get to the numbers, as a team.  They are still doing some trial and error, but it is off a base of knowledge and ideas, rather than desperate guess work.  They are executing on what they have been trained to do and they are now fine tuning it for their own idiosyncratic reality.  There is a pivot point which must be cleared though.  This is to move from working in the business to working on the business.  A newly promoted leader, after three years of experience, has now worked out what to do and they are doing it well.  But this is where stagnation can set in.  They slip effortlessly into their Comfort Zone.  The machine is well oiled and working and they are just repeating the same steps over and over.  It would be good if business was left frozen at this point and not continually evolving or if their rivals were dormant and not innovating and pushing hard. Obviously that is not the case and there is no margin for cruising in modern commerce. If there is a culture of learning established in the organisation, then the new leader is constantly encouraged to educate themselves and look for kaizen style improvement as well as possible innovation leaps to grow the operation.  They are also pushing to get further trained as an experienced leader.  If they are smart enough, they cannot just be satisfied with what they were provided with as a new leader.  The leadership training content is quite different, because now they are operating at a more complex stage and need more complete solutions.  In Japan, very few leaders get this advanced leadership training because of the over-reliance on OJT – On The Job training.  In fact, in Japan, most leaders are not leaders at all because they are stuck as being simple managers.  They get the work done on time, on budget, at the required quality – all great and necessary.  However, they are not competent enough around bringing everyone together and persuading them on the direction for the business or developing the abilities of their staff, which are the additional tasks for the leader beyond running the machine well. Leadership is a journey, there is nothing particularly new and you would think we would have all worked this out pretty well by now.  In Japan, that is not the case and there is a big opportunity to improve the productivity of firms through further developing the ability of their leaders.  If your leaders are relying on trial and error, then you have a big problem which needs fixing and fixing right now.    

Welcome to BM Episode 101 - We start the first episode of the New Year off with some fun surprises, new drops, a celebrity appearance, the rock report, a gift exchange and some Pee-Wee Trading cards! This weeks activity is the 2023 Year In Review. We all break down our two favorite and least favorite things that happened over the last year. What are the worst global things that you can think of that happened in 2023? Do your picks line up with ours? Do they involve war, death, robots and animals on the S-Curve? How about your best ones - do they happen to be about Goldfrapp & Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, CD's, Short Round and a Subaru? Email and let us know your top picks at bubbmush@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @bubbmush - Thanks for listening and tell your best friends about our stupid show.

It's just the nature of our show that we often talk to folks in the mastery part of their professional S-Curve. It's easy to talk to a CEO about leadership. It's also another fact that our guests tend to be older – at least, out of college. But it is rare that we come across an entrepreneur in that very first launch point of their career. A person that put college on hold to pursue an idea, a person willing to put their dreams on hold for an hour to talk to us. Austin Hillam is the co-founder of ZipString, a handheld toy that keeps a string in constant motion.  It's easier to just watch than explain, here. And we've got Austin today for a rare look at the phase of professional life that a lot of our guests can only reflect on – starting that first business.   

I'm excited to share my conversation with Kevin Bethune, a multidisciplinary design executive, entrepreneur, best-selling author and keynote speaker based in Redondo Beach, California. He's been a VP of Strategic design at BCG Digital, A global process product manager at Nike and a Nuclear Engineer at Westinghouse. He currently leads his own firm, https://dreamsdesignandlife.com/ One of his key ideas is “Open your aperture.” -ie, shifting the lens that you are looking at a problem from or through. Design and Design Thinking has so many tools to help us do just that, and find creative approaches to our biggest challenges. In our conversation, we discussed the importance of embracing creative approaches (since our habitual approaches most likely can't solve them!) and the need for bold leadership to optimize for curiosity and creativity - because going with business as usual is usually a lot easier than spending time on curiosity. It takes a willingness to slow down to optimize for curiosity in a business environment that is often so focused on quarterly capitalism. We also highlight the lack of diversity in design and innovation, particularly in black representation, and the cognitive dissonance of claiming to serve certain communities without actually representing them - an unresolved critique of many innovation firms. The S-Curve and the Cone of Possibility Kevin's book, Reimagining Design: Unlocking Strategic Innovation, is CHOCK A BLOCK with diagrams (and I love diagrams!) that will stretch your thinking, but we spent some time on one diagram in particular that combines two classic models of thinking: The cone of possibility and the s-curve. The Cone of possibility is a cone on its side, with the tip at the present, and the sides of the cone stretching out like rays of sunshine to the right. The rays represent possible futures along the timeline. There are many versions of this diagram online. Kevin's version calls the center of the cone the “most likely” or projected future. The cone of possibility invites us to consider widening edges - future scenarios that are plausible and even impossible or preposterous futures, not just the projected or ideal future. Opening our aperture to consider multiple possible futures means that our plans can be more resilient, adaptable and even antifragile. The S-curve is a visual representation of one of my favorite Shakespeare Sonnets. #15:  When I consider everything that grows Holds in perfection but a little moment, That this huge stage presenteth nought but shows Whereon the stars in secret influence comment; When I perceive that men as plants increase, Cheered and check'd even by the selfsame sky, Vaunt in their youthful sap, at height decrease, And wear their brave state out of memory; Things are born (or emerge), they grow, mature and then fade away. Kevin's version of the S-curve includes more detail: Emergence A dip - the trough of disillusionment A hyper-growth phase that slows into.. Maturity and then… Decline, or retirement.  Kevin overlays the cone of possibility with a set of cascading s-curves, representing a host of possible trends rising and cresting as we look out into the possible futures. As Kevin describes this diagram in our conversation, his hands are making waves of opening and closing, diverging and converging. That's what he's seeing when he looks along the cone of possibility: all of these different trends, multiple pathways. It's this complex, undulating space that he tries to illustrate for the teams that he works with to help them see a bigger aperture to think inside of. These diagrams, these mental models, help redesign the conversation about strategy and innovation. We're not designing for a single, simple, ideal future. We're looking out at a complex landscape with multiple possible twists and turns. That is how you unlock strategic innovation - step back, widen the aperture and change the conversation. In short - creative visualization facilitates dialogue and widens perspectives. Head over to theconversationfactory.com/listen for full episode transcripts, links, show notes  and more key quotes and ideas. You can also head over there and become a monthly supporter of the show for as little as $8 a month. You'll get complimentary access to exclusive workshops and resources that I only share with this circle of facilitators and leaders. Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinbethune/ https://dreamsdesignandlife.com/

เกาะติดสถานการณ์เศรษฐกิจจีนยังเสี่ยง S&P Global Ratings คาด GDP จีนปี 2567 ร่วงเหลือโต 2.9% หวั่นวิกฤตภาคอสังหาริมทรัพย์ส่อรุนแรงขึ้น รายละเอียดเป็นอย่างไร โอกาสการลงทุนผ่านการมองหาธุรกิจ S-Curve แบบไม่รู้จบในอุตสาหกรรมเทคโนโลยีและกองทุนเทคโนโลยีแนะนำ พูดคุยกับ รุ่งโรจน์ เสกสรรค์วิริยะ ผู้อำนวยการอาวุโส Investment Product Selection and Partnership ธนาคารไทยพาณิชย์

In this episode of Pit Stops To Podium, we're delighted to welcome Whitney Johnson, the CEO of Disruption Advisors, a distinguished leadership development company specializing in change management. She delves into the profound significance of ongoing growth and learning, emphasizing their role in personal and professional development. Whitney also unravels the captivating concept of the S-Curve, providing a deeper understanding of its relevance and application. For sales leaders aiming to navigate the S-Curve shift, Whitney offers guidance, shedding light on how to approach this critical transition. We also touch upon the significance of partnership and the unique challenges faced by high-growth B2B SaaS organizations Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Disruption Advisors and Whitney's Books 01:56 - Who's Whitney Outside Work 04:35 - What Led Whitney To Write “Smart Growth” 07:34 - Understanding the S-Curve Concept 10:46 - The S-Curve Shift for Sales Leaders 14:32 - What Comes After Mastery and Scaling 16:58 - Partnership and Challenges in High-Growth B2B SaaS Organizations 20:49 - The Backstory of Whitney Connection with Clay Christensen 22:22 - Engage With Whitney //ENGAGE WITH WHITNEY The Disrupt Advisors Website Disrupt Yourself Podcast with Whitney Johnson //MENTIONS Malcolm Gladwell Reid Hoffman //BOOKS Disrupt Yourself, With a New Introduction Build an A-Team Smart Growth The Brand Called You by Tom Peters The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton Christensen //SUBSCRIBE! Subscribe to RevPartners YouTube Channel New "pit stops" every week. Join our growing community!   //STAY AWESOME &  DO IT BIG!! Website: revpartners.ioListen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Is your business in a slump and you don't know why or what to do about it?This is the number one reason why women walk away from their businesses and I don't want to see you do that. So we're diving in deep on what's causing the problem and how to fix it! Once you move beyond that initial exciting upswing in business, the life cycle of a successful company takes on a bit of a change...which is what we call the "S Curve" of business. Picture it as a rollercoaster of growth over time—starting off slow, gaining momentum during rapid growth, and then gradually leveling off as growth eases up. It's one heck of a ride! But, if you're new to business and analyzing your growth trends, this leveling-off phase can be rattling. Suddenly, your revenue is hitting a plateau, catching you off guard, and often sparking knee-jerk reactions and hasty decision-making.However, when you grasp how the "S Curve" plays out in your business, you'll find that there's no need to panic when growth (or momentum) starts tapering off. Instead, you can recognize this change for what it truly represents: a strategic inflection point where you need to level up in your business. Jump into this episode to learn how to get the funds flowing in your business again if you're caught on the business rollercoaster!Save Your Seat in My NEW Bootcamp:⁣⁣Join my FREE training, the Thriving Business Bootcamp: A knowledge packed, supportive, 15-day business growth intensive for female entrepreneurs to help you master the proven plan to scale your online business so you can unlock your full financial potential.

Paul Nunes has found that what matters is not just climbing your current S-curve, which is what you do to reach the top of a single successful business. Instead, he emphasises the equal importance of the moves you must make to your next business: making the jump to your future S-curve. His book reveals crucial insights for making such transitions, including: * Why traditional strategic planning won't allow you to find the "big-enough" market insights that are critical to superior performance * Why your top team must be refreshed before performance starts to wane * Why you need much more talent than you think, especially "serious talent" that will find you worthy of their time We welcome “Jumping the S-Curve: How to Beat the Growth Cycle, Get on Top, and Stay There”, Paul Nunes.   In this episode, we discuss 00:00:00.000 Filling the Gap: Repeated Peaks of Business Performance 00:06:38.522 The Origin: Defining High-Performance Business 00:09:34.223 Kroger's Mistake: Not Investing in the Future 00:12:23.282 Creating Sustained Value and Jumping an S-Curve 00:16:49.711 The Nature of S-Curves and Technology's Impact 00:20:07.341 Jumping Three Curves Simultaneously: A Mind-Blowing Challenge 00:23:44.811 The Zenith Example: Jumping S-Curves or Getting Left Behind 00:26:29.471 The Importance of Big Hairy Audacious Goals 00:28:26.303 The Problem with BHAG and Matching Aspirations to Capabilities 00:34:11.000 The Importance of Listening to Insights and Sourcing Strategy 00:38:48.440 Average and low performers rely on their phones too much 00:41:53.306 The missed step of Apple with iTunes and the acquisition of Beats 00:44:59.325 Balancing short-term profits and investing in future waves 00:48:20.841 Balancing streaming profits and investing in new content creation 00:50:59.949 Surprising Price Difference in India 00:51:06.609 Scaling too hastily can lead to problems 00:54:16.844 The importance of understanding what creates value before scaling 01:00:30.502 Designing with shared components in automotive industry 01:03:32.600 Price point and competence before scaling in consumer products 01:06:29.449 Collecting vinyl records and now books

I'm joined by my brilliant friend, Eileen Durfee, a nuclear engineer who has ingeniously devised a system to restore the natural S-curve in your spine, effectively alleviating back pain and rectifying posture. In a world dominated by hunching over screens, Eileen's system offers more than a mere adjustment of shoulders—it targets the core issue by realigning the spine's curve and bolstering the muscles that hold it in place. Eileen passionately shares her insights, presenting her groundbreaking back shaper system and the complementary neck shaper system, both designed to revolutionize your spinal health. If you've ever grappled with back pain or find yourself concerned about your posture, this episode is a must-listen. Prepare to be enlightened about the transformative possibilities Eileen's system can offer you and your loved ones. On today's podcast, you will learn: The importance of fixing your posture. The reason so many of us suffer from back pain. The way bad posture and back pain affects our overall health. How Eileen's ingenious invention restores the spines natural shape. How fixing your body's natural S-Curve can help relieve back pain. The way Eileen's back and neck shaper system works.   About Eileen Durfee: Eileen Durfee is a former Nuclear Engineer, Auditor, Trainer, Land Developer, Home Builder, and Inventor with ten patents. She is the CEO and Founder of Creatrix Solutions, an Innovative Health Specialist, and Expert in spine health, reducing pain, improving overall wellness, and increasing athleticism.  Eileen became sick due to chemical exposure, endured injuries, and had poor posture from growing nine (9) inches in three (3) months, then being run over by a car. On a quest to heal her body, she discovered what solutions worked and wanted to use her knowledge and experience to help others. Eileen's mission is to revolutionize the physical fitness and wellness industries to give everyone the S-Shaped spine, so people can avoid injuries and surgeries and live longer, solving America's 100 Billion a-year low back pain problem. You can learn more about Eileen and her amazing products at CreatrixSolutions.com   ✨SUBSCRIBE✨ http://bit.ly/38pyo1U

Alex breaks down the definition of a B2B distributor and the critical role they play in the industrial supply chain ($8T in spend flows through them!), outlines why he believes in working with distributors directly to support their digital journeys as opposed to innovating around them, discusses his playbook “The S Curve of B2B Unbundling” on how to drive tech innovation into the distributor ecosystem, and shares some tips on how distributor innovation business models have matured over the last decade.    

There is an upcoming disruption of the food systems industry, and investors today can get in ahead of an exciting new S-Curve that's developing. Elysabeth Alfano is the CEO of VegTech Invest, and also advisor to the EATV ETF. EATV is the world's only Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF. 7investing CEO Simon Erickson recently interviewed Elysabeth for our 7investing podcast. In the first part of the conversation, Elysabeth describes how she got interest in food systems transformation and why it is important to solving issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, food insecurity, and human health care. The global food supply system hasn't changed much in the past 1,000 years and it could be ripe for disruption. Elysabeth goes on to describe the limitations of our traditional supply chain. Animal husbandry isn't really innovating any more, whereas the plant-based innovation curve is just getting started. She explains that our current system isn't economical and is often bad for the environment. Beyond Meat has published research that says animal agriculture accounts for about 15% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions; with two thirds of those coming directly from cows. Consumers, governments, and businesses are all stakeholders who are interested in making food systems more efficient. Simon then asks what parts of the supply chain will require the most investment, in order to create a $290 billion new industry by 2035. Elysabeth says it will be investment from businesses into their processes and supply chains. Perhaps with support from their governments. In the final segment, Simon asks what the most common criticisms have been from people who are opposed to change in food products. Elysabeth also describes the investing methodology that she uses for her index. Publicly-traded companies mentioned in this podcast include Beyond Meat, Cargill, ConAgra, Costco, Dannon, Nestle, and YUM Brands. 7investing's advisors and/or its guests may have positions in the companies that are mentioned. Don't miss out on future conversations like this! 7investing will be publishing upcoming interviews with the CEOs of PubMatic, Rocket Lab, and more. Join 7investing's free email list to get our podcasts and investing insights delivered directly to your Inbox. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/7investing/message

Leaping to a new S-Curve of learning can be an overwhelming experience. As we transition from being at the top of our field into a new and less experienced trajectory, our emotions and anxieties can get the best of us. Our guest this week believes science, specifically the discipline of rocket science, can help us better navigate personal and professional disruption. Ozan Varol is a rocket scientist turned award-winning law professor and bestselling author. A renowned professor, author, and speaker, Ozan writes and speaks often about creativity and critical thinking. He's authored many book chapters and law review articles, and now he has a new book: Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life. In this episode we learn how Ozan stays attune to his mind and body, sensing when it is time to disrupt. He shares how important it is to see yourself through a forgiving lens and discusses the importance of failure in the trajectory of success.

On this episode of the Finding Direction Podcast, I chat with Laura Gassner Otting, a bestselling author, catalyst, executive coach, and keynote speaker. Laura shared her journey, including her time as a presidential appointee to Bill Clinton, a law school dropout, and founder of a successful search firm. We discussed topics such as ignoring others' plans for your life, the necessity of big pivots, and the challenges of success. Laura also shared her perspective on finding direction in life, emphasizing the importance of questioning where our definition of success comes from and whether it aligns with our own goals and values. What We Discuss: Laura's Journey [00:01:49] Laura Gassner Otting shares her journey from being a presidential appointee to Bill Clinton, a law school dropout, and founder of a successful search firm. The Importance of Stumbles and Bumbles [00:02:43] Laura emphasizes the significance of the stumbles and bumbles in life that make us interesting and help us learn about ourselves. From Law School Dropout to White House [00:04:16] Laura talks about dropping out of law school and joining Bill Clinton's campaign, which eventually led her to work in the White House and help create the Americorps program. Becoming a Head Hunter [00:05:42] Laura shares how she became a head hunter and worked for five years before realizing that there was a better way to do the work. Founding Her Own Firm [00:06:31] Laura talks about leaving her previous job and founding her own search firm, which she ran successfully for 15 years before selling it to her colleagues. Laura's journey to becoming a speaker and author [00:07:08] Laura shares how she went from being terrified of public speaking to becoming a successful author and keynote speaker. The importance of embracing twists and turns in life [00:08:51] Laura and Stu discuss how embracing unexpected changes and pivots in life can lead to a more interesting and fulfilling life. Failure as a fulcrum for growth [00:11:47] Laura talks about how failure is not the end, but rather a place for learning and growth. She emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's failures and learning from them. Big Pivots [00:14:55] The importance of allowing ourselves to make big pivots in life and not caring about what others think. Leaving Law School [00:15:24] Laura's experience of dropping out of law school and the fear of disappointing her parents. Parents' Expectations [00:18:25] The pressure of meeting parents' expectations and the need to follow our own hearts. Having Conversations [00:19:26] The importance of having conversations with others about our decisions and motivations. Moisturizer Sales Pitch [00:22:01] The importance of selling a solution to a problem rather than just listing percentages. Magic Mind [00:22:46] A product that helps with focus and productivity, with a discount code for listeners. Wonder Hell [00:26:29] The idea that success can bring both wonder and anxiety, and how it affects people. Working Through Wonder Hell [00:29:48] How to move past the anxiety and stress that comes with success and find balance. Thriving in Wonder Hell [00:30:33] Embracing ambition, renegotiating emotions, and using wonder hell as a foundation for growth. The S-Curve [00:34:49] The importance of a beginner's mindset and avoiding self-sabotage by recognizing when it's time to jump to the next curve. Ignoring others' plans [00:37:37] Laura talks about how sometimes direction finds you and it's usually somebody else handing you their direction. She shares her personal experience of how she could have been a lawyer if she listened to her teacher or Mrs. No Spark Allen if she listened to her grandmother. Defining your own success [00:38:17] Laura emphasizes the importance of defining your own success and not blindly following someone else's definition. She shares her experience of how she felt strongly about putting clients first instead of profits first, which was her boss's definition of success. Finding Laura [00:39:39] Laura shares where listeners can find her on social media and where they can buy her book. Finding direction [00:40:17] Laura suggests that listeners ask themselves where their definition of success came from and if it actually works for them as a way to start finding direction in their life. Episode Resources: Laura's Website (Website) Wonderhell (Website) Instagram @heylgo (Website)

Despite how desperately we all wish it were true… you aren't one magic hire away from solving all the problems in your business.   But that doesn't mean you shouldn't hire anyone, especially if you're looking to grow your business this year!   In this episode Adrienne and Emily are joined by a live audience on zoom to dive deep into all things building, leading and mentoring a team through growth, like: The top 4 challenges that come with a team The S-Curve concept Addressing challenging situations   Plus answer they answer a few listener questions. Wish you could have joined us live? Don't worry, we're recording part 3 live on March 23rd at 1pm Eastern. Click here to add our final part in this series to your calendar!   Want to grow your business this year? Grab our free training, 6 Ways To Grow Your Business here!   Ready to talk to Gio from our team about joining Clockwork? Book a call with him here!   And keep your eye out for a special announcement on next week's episode!  

Today we welcome Whitney Johnson, CEO and co-founder of the tech-enabled talent development company Disruption Advisors. Whitney is a globally recognized thought leader, keynote speaker, executive coach, and consultant. She is a frequent lecturer at Harvard Business Publishing's Corporate Learning division. She is also the bestselling author of Disrupt Yourself and Build an A Team. Her latest book is called Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company.In this episode, I talk to Whitney Johnson about business growth. According to Whitney, the development of the individual comes first before the company's. Growth can be better understood using the S Curve of Learning which has three phases: the Launch Point, the Sweet Spot, and Mastery. By comprehending the cycle of growth, we can find ways to move forward when we feel stuck in both our professional and personal lives. We also touch on the topics of flow, creativity, transcendence, success, and leadership.Website: www.whitneyjohnson.comTwitter: @johnsonwhitney Topics01:35 Disruption Advisors07:55 The S Curve of Learning11:13 Optimize your team for growth14:23 Mastery and transcendence16:18 Peak experience and peak performance21:26 The S Curve as a retention tool25:00 Excavating your shadow values28:13 Grow your people to grow your company33:53 Create the conditions for growth37:19 The S Curve is a dopamine management exercise40:20 When to quit and change careers 42:51 Changing the metrics of success47:16 Disrupt yourself a little bit everyday

The only finite resource in our lives and work is time. We always want more, and there's no way to create it. But we can radically rethink how we relate to time. That's the crux of Richie Norton's captivating philosophy. He says the tools of “time management” are designed to squeeze every drop of productivity out of us. The results – as we've discussed – are burnout, career dissatisfaction, and S Curve stagnation. Richie's new book is called Anti-time Management, where he illustrates a skill called “time tipping” that can re-prioritize daily tasks at the micro level, and change the trajectory of your life in the macro. Personal tragedy has compelled Richie to think deeply about the power of “now,” and why the past is not as influential as we might think. He also explains why setting positive constraints, like where you physically live and what devices you use for work, can have an enormous impact on the quality of your life.

From "Who Let The Dogs Out?" to "Where Have All The Flowers Gone?", all sorts of songs ask questions. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are joined by production staff to share their favorite question songs. Plus Jim and Greg review new albums by Kendrick Lamar and Florence + The Machine. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Kendrick Lamar, "United in Grief," Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, Top Dawg Entertainment, 2022Kendrick Lamar, "Mirror," Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, Top Dawg Entertainment, 2022Kendrick Lamar, "Auntie Diaries," Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, Top Dawg Entertainment, 2022Kendrick Lamar, "Mother I Sober (feat. Beth Gibbons)," Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, Top Dawg Entertainment, 2022Kendrick Lamar, "We Cry Together," Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, Top Dawg Entertainment, 2022Florence + The Machine, "King," Dance Fever, Polydor, 2022Florence + The Machine, "Free," Dance Fever, Polydor, 2022Florence + The Machine, "Girls Against God," Dance Fever, Polydor, 2022The Shirelles, "Will You (Still) Love Me Tomorrow," Tonight's the Night, Scepter, 1960Barry Mann, "Who Put the Bomp," Who Put The Bomp, ABC, 1961Tubeway Army, "Are 'Friends' Electric?," Replicas Redux, Atco, 1979Baha Men, "Who Let the Dogs Out," Who Let the Dogs Out, S-Curve, 2000Pixies, "Where is My Mind?," Surfer Rosa, 4AD, 1988The Clash, "Should I Stay or Should I Go," Combat Rock, Epic, 1982Rina Sawayama, "Who's Gonna Save U Now," SAWAYAMA, Dirty Hit, 2020Elvis Costello and the Attractions, "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding," Armed Forces, Radar, 1979Dolly Parton, "Why'd You Come In Here Lookin' Like That," White Limozeen, Columbia, 1989The Chi-Lites, "Have You Seen Her," (For God's Sake) Give More Power to the People, Brunswick, 1971A Tribe Called Quest, "Can I Kick It?," People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, Jive, 1990Tupac Shakur, Mos Def, "Can U C the Pride In the Panther," The Rose That Grew From Concrete Volume 1, Interscope, 2000Pulp, "Do You Remember the First Time?," His 'n' Hers, Island, 1994R.E.M., "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?," Monster, Warner, 1994Aimee Mann, "Red Vines," Bachelor No. 2 (Or, the Last Remains of the Dodo), Superego, 1999