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Jim has been building solutions for clients in the cloud on Microsoft Azure since 2012 and building solutions in general for 20 years or more. Now, he heads up information technology for biBerk Insurance, overseeing both software development and IT operations. Most of Jim's experience is in consulting or enterprise with a few forays into product development.   Following the path of least resistance, Jim ended up working primarily with Microsoft tools. The tool you know is the usually best tool to use, so the Microsoft path offers less and less resistance for Jim as time goes on.   On the side, Jim is working on jimsrules.com to share experience and shaky opinions about teamwork and leadership in software development.   Topics of Discussion: [3:33] There is a shortage of software leaders out there. [4:22] Jim's career progression. [5:26] Pulling back from leadership roles. [6:54] Recognizing the need to be hands-on and fill vacuums in leadership roles. [8:35] Embracing T- or V-shaped development. [11:34] If it isn't tested, it is broken. [16:47] Know who your customer is and what your product is. [18:10] The Innovator's Dilemma and the importance of asking why things are the way they are. [21:21] No matter how much experience you have, there is something you can learn from someone with less experience. [23:29] What we can learn from teen YouTubers. [24:25] The 10 specific rules; Rule 77 — Minimum Viable Products (MVP) are the start, not the end of a program. [26:26] Rule #7 about microservices. [27:52] Applying Conway's Law. [33:18] Rule 37 — Automated tests are my pillow. Rule 59 — A leader's job is to support the team. Most org charts are upside-down. Rule 68 — No one is a zero. They either add to the team or take away from it. The question is whether those who are taking away are growing towards a positive contribution. Rule 74 — Keeping standards high ultimately creates a better work environment. Rule 75 — When you prepare to teach something, you usually learn more than your potential students.   Mentioned in this Episode: Clear Measure Way Architect Forum Software Engineer Forum Programming with Palermo — New Video Podcast! Email us at programming@palermo.net. Clear Measure, Inc. (Sponsor) .NET DevOps for Azure: A Developer's Guide to DevOps Architecture the Right Way, by Jeffrey Palermo — Available on Amazon! Jeffrey Palermo's Twitter — Follow to stay informed about future events! Jim Leonardo LinkedIn Jim's Rules Jim's Rules: The List The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business, by Clayton M. Christensen    Want to Learn More? Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

Robyn Bolton is a corporate innovation expert. She is the founder and Chief Navigator of MileZero, an organization that partners with business leaders and guides them through leveraging innovation to confidently and repeatedly grow revenue. Robyn began her professional career at Procter & Gamble, where she served as Brand Manager and was part of the team that launched the Swiffer and the Swiffer WetJet. She has collaborated with innovators at Nike, Medtronic, and Teachers Pay Teachers. Robyn holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Miami University.   Robyn joins me today to discuss the relationship between leadership and innovation. She shares her background and how she began helping business leaders leverage innovation. She describes the innovator's dilemma and explores why organizations find it difficult to innovate. Robyn also highlights “the ABCs of innovation” and the factors that build culture and offers advice to executives and leaders of innovation teams.   “Strategy and innovation have to go hand in hand. Innovation is not an end in itself—it has to be tied to, and in service of, achieving a strategic goal.” - Robyn Bolton   This week on Innovation Talks:   ●     MileZero's purpose and what it means to be Chief Navigator ●     What innovation means for Robyn ●     Innovation burnout and the innovator's dilemma ●     Why innovation is the opposite of operations and what makes it difficult to achieve ●     Why strategy and innovation have to come together ●     Why companies struggle with innovation ●     How to keep innovating during challenging times ●     Addressing the shiny object syndrome in innovation ●     Robyn's five-year forecast on innovation   Resources Mentioned:   ●     Book: The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business (https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Dilemma-Revolutionary-Change-Business/dp/0062060244) by Clayton M. Christensen   Connect with Robyn Bolton:   ●     MileZero LLC (https://www.milezero.io/) ●     MileZero LLC on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/milezerobos/) ●     Robyn Bolton on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmbolton/)   This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-talks/id1555857396) | TuneIn (https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Innovation-Talks-p1412337/) | GooglePlay (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbm5vdmF0aW9udGFsa3MubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D) | Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=614195) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1dX5b8tWI29YbgeMwZF5Uh) | iHeart (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-innovation-talks-82985745/)   Be sure to connect with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SopheonCorp/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/sopheon) , and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sopheon/) , and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners like you.   For additional information about new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's monthly newsletter, where we share news and industry best practices! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com (https://www.sopheon.com/) and click here (https://info.sopheon.com/subscribe) .

Robyn Bolton is a corporate innovation expert. She is the founder and Chief Navigator of MileZero, an organization that partners with business leaders and guides them through leveraging innovation to confidently and repeatedly grow revenue. Robyn began her professional career at Procter & Gamble, where she served as Brand Manager and was part of the team that launched the Swiffer and the Swiffer WetJet. She has collaborated with innovators at Nike, Medtronic, and Teachers Pay Teachers. Robyn holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Miami University.   Robyn joins me today to discuss the relationship between leadership and innovation. She shares her background and how she began helping business leaders leverage innovation. She describes the innovator's dilemma and explores why organizations find it difficult to innovate. Robyn also highlights “the ABCs of innovation” and the factors that build culture and offers advice to executives and leaders of innovation teams.   “Strategy and innovation have to go hand in hand. Innovation is not an end in itself—it has to be tied to, and in service of, achieving a strategic goal.” - Robyn Bolton   This week on Innovation Talks:   ●     MileZero's purpose and what it means to be Chief Navigator ●     What innovation means for Robyn ●     Innovation burnout and the innovator's dilemma ●     Why innovation is the opposite of operations and what makes it difficult to achieve ●     Why strategy and innovation have to come together ●     Why companies struggle with innovation ●     How to keep innovating during challenging times ●     Addressing the shiny object syndrome in innovation ●     Robyn's five-year forecast on innovation   Resources Mentioned:   ●     Book: The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business (https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Dilemma-Revolutionary-Change-Business/dp/0062060244) by Clayton M. Christensen   Connect with Robyn Bolton:   ●     MileZero LLC (https://www.milezero.io/) ●     MileZero LLC on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/milezerobos/) ●     Robyn Bolton on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynmbolton/)   This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-talks/id1555857396) | TuneIn (https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Innovation-Talks-p1412337/) | GooglePlay (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbm5vdmF0aW9udGFsa3MubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D) | Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=614195) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1dX5b8tWI29YbgeMwZF5Uh) | iHeart (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-innovation-talks-82985745/)   Be sure to connect with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SopheonCorp/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/sopheon) , and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sopheon/) , and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners like you.   For additional information about new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's monthly newsletter, where we share news and industry best practices! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com (https://www.sopheon.com/) and click here (https://info.sopheon.com/subscribe) .

Today's guests are Jessica Goldenberg and Sophie Lucas from Home of Aesthetics Embodying a fusion of knowledge, passion and a relentless pursuit of excellence, Sophie and Jessica are the driving forces behind Home of Aesthetics. With a rich background spanning over 17 years in beauty therapy, Sophie has emerged as a highly skilled Business Development Manager. Her expertise and insights have been instrumental in shaping our wholesale marketplace, the first of its kind in the beauty industry.  Jessica, brings a decade of experience as a cosmetic nurse within the beauty and aesthetic domain in addition to having experience in creating, implementing and selling a unique business in the industry. This dynamic duo and pioneers in the Australian beauty and aesthetic industry are revolutionising the B2B landscape, their pioneering venture . At the helm of this innovative endeavour are Sophie and Jessica.  Together, they form a dynamic team that is set to transform the B2B landscape with its revolutionary wholesale marketplace and directory offering a unique platform that caters exclusively to professionals within the industry and serves as a convenient one-stop-shop catering to all beauty and aesthetic needs. Here to tell us all about their upcoming launch and how Home of Aesthetics can transform the way clinics and salons do business, from Home of Aesthetics, today we welcome Sophie and Jessica. Beaute by ABIC Podcast is an independent podcast that operates with the support of our listeners (that's you!) So if you would like to support the show, we would very much appreciate that. Hit ‘subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or ‘follow' on Spotify, and leave a review if you're feeling especially generous and please follow us @aestheticbeautycouncil --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beautebyabic/message

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Richard Rumelt is a legend in the world of strategy. He's the author of Good Strategy/Bad Strategy and The Crux: How Leaders Become Strategists, both of which are often recommended by guests on this podcast. From his early days teaching in Iran at a Harvard-sponsored business school to teaching at Harvard Business School itself to over four decades teaching at UCLA's Anderson School of Management, Richard's impact resonates globally. His strategic insights are sought after by major corporations including Microsoft, Shell, Apple, AT&T, Intel, and Commonwealth Bank and by governmental organizations such as the U.S. Army Special Operations Command. In this episode, we discuss:• The essential components of a good strategy• The importance of coherence in strategy• Common pitfalls that create a bad strategy• How “power” plays into strategy, and common sources of power• The value of knowing history when developing effective strategies• Why a strategy should simply be called an “action agenda”• The need for one decider in an organization—Brought to you by:• CommandBar—AI-powered user assistance for modern products and impatient users• Miro—A collaborative visual platform where your best work comes to life• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security.—Find the full transcript at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/good-strategy-bad-strategy-richard-rumelt/—Where to find Richard Rumelt:• Email: richard@generalimagination.com• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-rumelt-18520828/• Website: https://thecruxbook.com/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Richard's background(04:29) What is a strategy?(06:23) The essential components of a good strategy (the “kernel”)(15:04) An example of good strategy(16:55) Bad strategy(25:17) The importance of focus and power(28:19) Identifying and utilizing power(34:38) Types of power(41:13) Implementing power(48:15) The importance of historical knowledge(55:23) How to write an action agenda(01:02:47) The crux(01:10:40) Challenges to executing a strategy(01:15:44) The need for a decider(01:20:39) Strategy for startups(01:26:04) Richard's “value denials” exercise(01:31:01) Closing thoughts(01:33:57) Lightning round—Referenced:• China's Xi says ‘reunification' with Taiwan is inevitable: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/31/chinas-xi-says-reunification-with-taiwan-is-inevitable.html• The Crux: How Leaders Become Strategists: https://www.amazon.com/Crux-How-Leaders-Become-Strategists/dp/1541701240• Good Strategy/Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why It Matters: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Strategy-Bad-Difference-Matters/dp/0307886239• Fundamental Issues in Strategy: A Research Agenda: https://www.amazon.com/Fundamental-Issues-Strategy-Research-Agenda/dp/0875843433/• Strategy, Structure, and Economic Performance: https://www.amazon.com/Strategy-Structure-Economic-Performance-Richard/dp/0875841090• There's more than the CIA and FBI: The 17 agencies that make up the U.S. intelligence community: https://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-17-intelligence-agencies-20170112-story.html• Programme for International Student Assessment: https://www.oecd.org/pisa/• Gerstner: Changing Culture at IBM—Lou Gerstner Discusses Changing the Culture at IBM: https://hbswk.hbs.edu/archive/gerstner-changing-culture-at-ibm-lou-gerstner-discusses-changing-the-culture-at-ibm• Marvin Lieberman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-lieberman-2a6b72/• S&P 500: https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/sp-500/#overview• Battle of Tora Bora: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Tora_Bora• Milton Friedman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milton_Friedman• The Louvre: https://www.louvre.fr/en• How does SpaceX build its Falcon 9 reusable rocket?: https://www.sciencefocus.com/space/how-does-spacex-build-its-falcon-9-reusable-rocket• Charles Darwin: History's most famous biologist: https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/charles-darwin-most-famous-biologist.html• Donald Rumsfeld: https://www.defense.gov/About/Biographies/Biography/Article/602800/• Bush: The Decider-in-Chief: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bush-the-decider-in-chief/• Woodrow Wilson: https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/woodrow-wilson/• How the Sinking of Lusitania Changed World War I: https://www.history.com/news/how-the-sinking-of-lusitania-changed-wwi• Nokia: https://www.nokia.com/• The Rise and Fall of Nokia: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=46041• Salesforce: https://www.salesforce.com/• These New Windows Let the Summer Breeze In, But Block the Street Noise: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/these-new-windows-let-the-summer-breeze-in-but-block-the-street-noise-7906121/• Stop it! (Bob Newhart): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvujypVVBAY• The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business: https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Dilemma-Revolutionary-Change-Business/dp/0062060244• Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Win-Strategy-Really-Works/dp/142218739X• Steve Jobs: https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Jobs-Walter-Isaacson/dp/1982176865• Only the Paranoid Survive: How to Exploit the Crisis Points That Challenge Every Company: https://www.amazon.com/Only-Paranoid-Survive-Exploit-Challenge/dp/0385483821• Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.: https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Life-John-Rockefeller-Sr/dp/1400077303/• Yellowstone on Paramount+: https://www.paramountnetwork.com/shows/yellowstone• Smart telescopes: https://milehighastro.com/collections/smart-telescopes• Cassandra Clare: https://cassandraclare.com/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Paul Sloane discusses how to become more innovative and effective by adopting different styles of thinking. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The top question to ask when problem-solving. 2_ The simple trick for improving your memory. 3) How to build rapport with anyone with one phrase. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep918 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT PAUL — Paul Sloane is the author of many books on lateral thinking and the leadership of innovation. He graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in Engineering. He had a successful career in sales at IBM before becoming Marketing Director and then Managing Director at the database company, Ashton-Tate. He was subsequently the VP International and CEO of software companies. He now speaks and consults on lateral thinking and innovation with corporate clients. • Book: How to be a Brilliant Thinker: Exercise Your Mind and Find Creative Solutions • Website: DestinationInnovation.com • TEDx Talk: Are You Open Minded? Three Ways to Break Thinking Patterns | Paul Sloane | TEDxUniversityofBrighton • LinkedIn: Paul Sloane • Twitter: @PaulSloane — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie • Book: Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono • Book: The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business by Clayton Christensen — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • UpliftDesk.com. Build your dream workstation and get 5% off with promo code AWESOME • BetterHelp. Find your bright spot this season, with BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There are 3 distinct types of businesses - passion businesses, lifestyle businesses, and achievement businesses - each with a unique internal driving motivator behind the priorities and decisions. And after working with hundreds of entrepreneurs and seeing the way a lack of clarity in what type of business I myself had created impacted my own level of satisfaction, I've recently come to the realization that understanding your business type is crucial to you being content with your business goals and lifestyle. So in this episode, I'm uncovering the 3 business types for you and explaining the goals and conflicts surrounding each type so that you too can clarity in what kind of business you actually want to be running right now.     In this episode, we cover… The 3 different types of businesses: passion, lifestyle, and achievement The underlying goal and driving force of each business type The conflicts and frictions that often occur for each Why it's important to get clear on what you actually want right now How not realizing what kind of business I created and wanted impacted my own level of satisfaction   Quotes "You cannot have it all at once. I've never seen anyone be able to have it all at once because the goals and the ways of operating these businesses, like the driving forces, they are literally in direct conflict with each other."   "You're unhappy because you have conflicting desires, not because you're doing something wrong or because you haven't made X amount of money. You're not happy because you might be trying to build an empire and yet you don't actually want all the BS that comes with running a seven figure empire, right? You're not happy because you wanted a lifestyle and you got caught up in the achievement. You're not happy because you let others tell you life was about making money and that just because you can, you should, and that you feeling fulfilled doing your passion every day isn't enough, right?"   Links & Resources Mentioned in this Episode Laptop Lifestyle Co Links: Website Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Channel   Other Links Mentioned: 3 Business Types Instagram Post Laptop Lifestyle Bootcamp Intentional Mastermind

In this episode, I want to share with you a unique perspective and personal journey that transformed my habits, as well as the way I approach and handle my business.  Let me share with you my top five books that have had a profound impact on both my business ventures and my personal life. You see, I used to consider myself a book collector rather than an avid reader.  I believe that there are two interests in books; collecting them, then actually reading them. I often found myself simply a collector. However, through making small changes to my habits, I've rekindled my love for reading and my passion for books (and the impact they can have!) has never been stronger. Tune in as I share a piece of my heart, literary pieces that help to reignite my passion. As I divulge the titles of these influential books, you may find that certain ones resonate with you… Let them! Let them resonate and inspire you to change your habits, use them to impact both the way you do business and your personal life for the better. Listen in and enjoy your new reads!    We'll be talking about: ➡ [0:00] Introduction ➡ [1:29] Collect and read development books  ➡ [2:56] My great joy right now ➡ [4:07] My favourite book #1 ➡ [4:46] Tenacity, commitment, resilience ➡ [6:02] My favourite book #2 ➡ [7:13] Prioritise your time  ➡ [8:29] My favourite book #3 ➡ [10:03 How to inspire, motivate and grow your team   ➡ [11:16] My favourite book #4 ➡ [12:18] How do you get more people wanting you ➡ [13:01] My favourite book #5 ➡ [14:33] Core love languages ➡ [17:51] What changed?  ➡ [18:23] Bonus book! ➡ [20:00] Final thoughts   Resources: ➡ Believe It by Jamie Kern Lima: https://www.believeit.com/  ➡ Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy: https://www.amazon.com.au/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/162656941X PLUS FREE PDF https://www.briantracy.com/success/time-management-made-simple/op/eat-that-frog-transcription.html  ➡ Growing Your Direct Sales Team by Christine Tylee: https://www.amazon.com.au/Growing-Your-Direct-Sales-Team/dp/0646869167  ➡ Oversubscribed by Daniel Priestley: https://danielpriestley.com/oversubscribed-book/  ➡ 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman: https://5lovelanguages.com/store/  ➡ Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits    Connect with Direct Selling Accelerator: ➡ Visit our website: https://www.auxano.global/ ➡ Subscribe to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DirectSellingAccelerator ➡ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxanomarketing/ ➡ Sam Hind's Instagram: https://instagram.com/samhinddigitalcoach ➡ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxanomarketing/ ➡ Email us on: grow@auxano.global   If you have any podcast suggestions or things you'd like to learn about specifically, please send us an email at the address above. And if you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Kingsley has over 30 years' experience in educational technology and digital safeguarding.For the last 25 years Al has been the Group Managing Director of NetSupport, an international software company developing market-leading software solutions used by over 18 million customers, designed to support the effective use of instructional technology in classrooms alongside eSafety technologies to safeguard students online.Al writes for a range of international titles on all aspects of education, with a particular focus on Digital Strategy, the use of EdTech, Blended Learning, Safeguarding and broader strategic planning.He is the author of “My Secret Edtech Diary” and “My School Governance Handbook” and the co-host of the “EdTech Shared” podcast.Recommended Resources:The Innovator's Dillema: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business by Clayton M. ChristensenDisrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns by Clayton M. Christensen

In this episode we discuss why the way you do business matters when it comes to the long term success of your brand. It's more than doing the right thing vs. the wrong thing -- we're talking about your perspective when you make decisions and the values that drive you to make those choices. All that and more on today's show.  This episode is sponsored by Equity Business Solutions, LLC. Get your books handled so you can spend less time late at night covered in paperwork and more time doing things you love. Go to EquityBusinessSolutionsLLC.com.  Enjoy the podcast? Don't forget you can support the show with our Patreon at Patreon.com/GoodAdvice And if you're interested in advertising your business on the show, be sure to reach out at blake@goodadvicecoaching.com  

Brad Anderson is the former CEO and Vice Chairman of Best Buy, a leading consumer electronics retailer. He joined Sound of Music, the precursor to Best Buy in 1973 as a commissioned salesperson and quickly rose through the ranks, ultimately becoming CEO in 2002. Under his leadership, Best Buy experienced significant growth and expanded internationally. Brad is widely credited with turning Best Buy into one of the world's largest and most successful consumer electronics retailers. Brad has also served on the boards of the American Film Institute, American Public Media, Waste Management, Carlson Companies, General Mills, and Mayo Clinic. Brad joins me on The Wow Factor this week to discuss the importance of finding meaning and purpose in your life as a leader and how it can lead to great things. Brad shares with us the key lesson he learned about providing exceptional customer service and how it helped him turn a tiny store into a retail giant. We follow the steps Brad and his team took to transform their small chain of stores into the phenomenally successful Best Buy we know today. We also learn more about the innovator's dilemma and why desperation and scarcity can lead to creative thinking and innovation in business.   "If you're not up against it, you're in the process of dying." - Brad Anderson "If you're going to try to share something with somebody, it has to have something authentic." - Brad Anderson "If you're going to be a unique leader, you need a unique premise." - Brad Anderson   This Week on The Wow Factor: Why Brad went to a Lutheran Seminary in St. Paul, and what made him leave without finishing The importance of having a sense of meaning and purpose in your life How Brad found his niche in sales The critical lesson that Brad learned about the value of providing customer service that goes above and beyond How the tiny company that Brad worked for developed into Best Buy Best Buy's journey from 67 employees to 170,000 and the part that Brad played in that expansion Why great leaders need to look through a different lens to discover their true purpose The steps that Brad's tiny store had to take to transform into a sustainable and scalable business Why desperation and scarcity led to creative thinking and Innovation in business Some of the inspirational leaders that Brad has learned from throughout his career Why Best Buy ended up becoming so successful as a first-generation superstore Brad Anderson's Word of Wisdom: Everybody is a unique, beloved child of God. You cannot find a human being who does not have some value, who doesn't have an interesting story, and if your role is to lead in that ecosystem, you've got to be genuinely open to that concept.  Resources: The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book that Will Change the Way You Do Business by Clayton M Christensen  Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter

Brought to you by Amplitude—Build better products | Eppo—Run reliable, impactful experiments | Ahrefs—Improve your website's SEO for free—Casey Winters is a longtime and legendary advisor and operator. He's worked with companies like Airbnb, Faire, Canva, Whatnot, Thumbtack, Tinder, and Reddit and until recently was the Chief Product Officer at Eventbrite, where he managed the PM, design, research, and growth marketing teams. Before Eventbrite, he led growth and product teams at Pinterest and Grubhub. In today's episode, we discuss what Casey calls the “zero interest rate phenomenon” product manager and how to avoid becoming one. He provides valuable insights on thinking outside popular frameworks, shipping products efficiently, and avoiding overreliance on user research. We explore the three types of network effects, how to leverage them, and how to break someone else's network effect. Finally, Casey shares his contrarian approach to interviewing product managers and his thoughts on the future of PM roles with AI.—Find the full transcript at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/thinking-beyond-frameworks-casey-winters-pinterest-eventbrite-airbnb-tinder-canva-reddit-grubhub/—Where to find Casey Winters:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/onecaseman• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseywinters/• Blog: https://caseyaccidental.com/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Casey's background(03:36) What Casey is up to(05:24) Why the CPO position is frequently short-lived(07:26) What Casey learned in his role as CPO of Eventbrite(10:15) The “zero interest rate phenomenon” product manager(12:17) Advice for thinking outside common frameworks(18:35) When to bring in research(21:16) What Whatnot does(21:59) Casey's approach to interviewing PMs (23:29) Red flags in interview responses(24:27) The future of product management with AI(27:47) Founder intuition vs. team expertise(33:33) How to influence founders(37:17) Adding the delivery driver app at Grubhub(40:00) Network effects(43:10) Why Zillow is a sticky product(44:05) How Grubhub's network effect got taken over by DoorDash and Uber Eats(51:47) Don't underestimate the competition(54:43) SaaS adding marketplace and vice versa(01:02:30) Defining marketplaces(1:03:34) What Substack is nailing(1:05:43) Tips for B2C subscription startups(1:13:15) Lightning round—Referenced:• Casey Winters on Lenny's Podcast previously: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/how-to-sell-your-ideas-and-rise-within-your-company-casey-winters-eventbrite/• Whatnot: https://www.whatnot.com/• The 700-calorie breakfast you should eat if you want to live forever, according to futurist Ray Kurzweil: https://www.businessinsider.com/what-ray-kurzweil-eats-to-live-forever-2016-4• The Way of the Gun on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/the-way-of-the-gun-0fc9590c-3f85-48ab-96e9-1da1b9695065• Notion AI: https://www.notion.so/product/ai• Zapier: https://zapier.com/• Founder intuition vs. team expertise vs. customer expertise: https://caseyaccidental.com/founder-intuition-team-expertise/• Erika Warren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-warren/• Alyssa Ravasio (Hipcamp) on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-ravasio-23114717/• Marketplace supply strategy: comprehensive, exclusive, or curated: https://a16z.com/2021/03/31/marketplace-supply-strategy/• Nassim Taleb on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nntaleb• The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business: https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Dilemma-Revolutionary-Change-Business/dp/0062060244• OpenTable: https://www.opentable.com/• Booking.com: https://www.booking.com/• Faire: https://www.faire.com/• How to increase your retention: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-increase-your-retention-issue• The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement: https://www.amazon.com/Goal-Process-Ongoing-Improvement/dp/0884271951• Thinking, Fast and Slow: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374533555/r• Profit from the Core: A Return to Growth in Turbulent Times: https://www.amazon.com/Profit-Core-Return-Growth-Turbulent/dp/1422131114/• Party Down on Starz: https://www.starz.com/us/en/series/party-down/2011• The Last of Us on HBO: https://www.hbo.com/the-last-of-us• Station Eleven on HBO Max: https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GYZWoOQ6F9cLDCAEAAABP• Kicking and Screaming on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/70052286• Raven by Kelela on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/06uhdSmIYrWRkdnAPjcRcT• Optical Delusion by Orbital on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2jQbFspnSh7erex6RDKQGJ• Stakes Is High by De La Soul on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3jlC2uhYNrhikZXLviEnpu—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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Charlotte Allen is the Founder and CEO of Rebel Success for Leaders. In today's turbulent environment that demands new levels of collaboration, Charlotte works to create a world where change is fun and innovations are successful. She has over 20 years of leadership experience and is a best-selling author. Her latest book is “Rebel Success for Leaders: Lead, Grow, and Sell Fearlessly.” Charlotte brings clarity to topics including change, project failure, competing priorities, customer-centricity, and what being a rebel brings to leadership. Listen in for insights about STEM experts, influence, collaboration, and success.   https://bit.ly/TLP-352   Key Takeaways   [1:49] Charlotte tore her ACL in a ski accident a year ago in 2022. After a lot of physical therapy, she got back on the slopes a year later, to the day. [3:01] Charlotte explains why 70% of business change and innovation projects fail. People tend to have an aversion to change of any kind. We power through it, hoping it'll be over soon, without focusing on the vision of what we want it to be and how to get there. [4:39] Change and innovation each bring something new into the world but innovation has a positive aura around it. It's the warm, fuzzy bunny version of change. But the number of innovation projects that get to market is not that different from the number of successful change projects. [6:11] Failure is an important thing to describe. When we launch an initiative within a corporation, we often have organizational fallout. Parts of the organization did not get the communication. Parts are not happy. Some employees are asked to leave as a result of the change initiative. The failed initiative may get repeated. KPIs for initiatives need to be set up in a way we can measure them. [8:46] If the leadership is not clear on where the team is going, there will be a challenge to success. If there is no clarity within the team about how to operate, communicate, and work together, there's going to be a problem with success. We are extremely driven by tools, metrics, and the latest model, without looking at how people are unable to deliver their best work within the boundaries leaders put them in. [10:10] Competing priorities, the squirrel syndrome, and siloed departments lead to failed projects. [11:21] Charlotte discusses the problems that complexity brings. Complexity is not a friend of successful change. [12:53] STEM people in an organization are not getting the same amount of training and leadership development as the sales team, but they are the experts expected to lead change initiatives. They need to learn two languages, the language of deep experts and the language of change, leadership, and development. But not everybody wants to be in every chair on an org chart. [17:45] There is a large predisposition in STEM workers to get into their work, which they are very good at. They come to a time in their career when they wish they had had more exposure to business elements. Folks that can do the translation between deep expertise and business are unique. We need to be searching for them, training them, and putting them into positions where they can lead. [19:58] Publicly-traded companies have to report out; metrics, KPIs, and spreadsheets are a required part of business. [20:26] In 2023, Charlotte believes leaders will spend more time with, invest in, and develop their people. These efforts can result in fewer people leaving and have positive effects on efficiency and employee satisfaction and engagement. Leaders are seeing that, partly because of changes during the pandemic. There is a large social movement for building community. You don't build community with spreadsheets. [23:01] Comfort is the enemy of progress. People stay in a toxic environment because it's a known job, and change is more frightening. There are so many other options out there. You, as a person, have gifts beyond what you are currently delivering. If you are in a toxic environment, there is no way that you can perform at your best. [24:53] About being a rebel: if not doing something will not get you fired, then consider it. If not doing something, or doing something, is going to get you fired, think hard about that particular action. Charlotte chose the book title Rebel Success For Leaders for a reason. She has always been able to do two important things: drive a path out of complexity and translate among dissimilar groups, such as silos. [25:47] Charlotte learned that you need to be unique, having the thing that only you can deliver to your business or your professional life. That is your rebel. You need to connect that with market success, timeline success, or the solution you need to deliver to the bottom line. In business, we spend most of the time on the success part, little time on the rebel part, and almost no time on connecting the two parts. [27:38] Success comes from a framework more than a recipe. A recipe is a precise pattern. A framework includes the key parts of a structure that allows you to change and operate within with enough of a scaffolding that you're not going to freefall. The Forbes HR Council published an article in 2022 that said we are at a global deficit of leaders in every area who are good at change leadership. [29:00] Forbes identified five abilities leaders need to excel at — adaptability, agility, innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity. Think of these five skills as the scaffolding. How do you have enough mobility within that to move forward and be good at change regardless of the situation? [30:42] Charlotte discusses customer-centricity in the area of STEM. She tells STEM technical experts that every person they interact with is their customer. “You are trying to influence them with your expertise and you are trying to change their behavior because of the advice and expertise you are giving them. So they are your customer. I am your customer because I am your boss, your leader, your manager.” [31:55] That was effective because deep experts tend to speak a lot of “deep expert.” They are used to being the ones that everyone turns to for the answer. They give details. What they rarely do is build a relationship, ask what your problems are, or try to understand your position. When you get an expert to think in a customer-centric way, it tweaks their brain just enough to think in terms of the relationship. [32:54] This gets them listening, looking for common ground, and communicating. They will deliver their expertise in a customer-centric framework. Customer-centricity is the human connection. [35:59] Collaboration is when two people decide to work together for a common goal to achieve a certain output. That is another word that is tossed around by organizations all the time. Not all group activity is collaboration. You must be working for a common goal and a certain output. [37:59] The curiosity of a technical person, when not guided appropriately in interpersonal interactions, tends to be off-putting and feels like an interrogation. When you put the seed in their brain that this is a customer, it starts to affect that conversation in a more positive way. [39:18] Charlotte's challenge: “My challenge this year to everyone that I connect with is to think about how change can be fun. … I don't always want it when it shows up at my door but I usually am very excited about it from that space of curiosity. And change can be a lot of fun once you have that framework that helps you guide your actions and your stability and that sense of comfort that you need a little bit of.” [40:28] Closing quote: Remember, “We will always have STEM with us. Some things will drop out of the public eye and will go away, but there will always be science, engineering, and technology. And there will always, always be mathematics.” — Katherine Johnson   Quotable Quotes “Failure is an important thing to describe. … When we launch an initiative within a corporation, we often have organizational fallout. There are parts of the organization that did not get the communication; parts that are not happy.” “Complexity is not a friend of successful change.” “We all have passion for the work that we do. A lot of folks in that STEM space have a really deep passion for the work that they're doing for making a difference, for providing those solutions for their organizations and for the customer base that they support and work for.” “Not everybody wants to be in every chair on an org chart. When you find those folks who have the desire and the development opportunities to move spots, then I think there's really no difference between a STEM person and a salesperson or a CEO, at the end of the day.” “There are so many other options out there. … You, as a person, have gifts beyond what you are currently delivering. And if you are in [a] toxic environment, there is no way that you can perform at your best.” “The customer-centricity, I honestly believe, is that human connection piece that we are all glossing over.” “Collaboration is when two people decide to work together for a common goal to achieve a certain output. That is another word that is tossed around organizations all the time.”   Resources Mentioned Theleadershippodcast.com Sponsored by: Darley.com Rafti Advisors. LLC Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC Charlotte Allen Rebel Success for Leaders Rebel Success for Leaders: Lead, Grow, and Sell Fearlessly, by Charlotte Allen The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business, by Clayton M. Christensen Mark Twain Neils Bohr Office Space (movie) Forbes HR Council  

The last few years have been challenging for many people around the world and more than ever turned to online and virtual spaces to stay connected. The online business world was no exception. I like to pay attention to trends because often you can see patterns of bigger wants, needs, and solutions for your ideal clients and your business in these trends.In this episode, we're talking about hot trends for podcasts in 2023 and their impact on the online business space in general. We talk about:What people are seeking after the upheaval of the past few yearsThe rise of niche contentThe role AI will play in content creation and reduce the barrier to entry into the podcast spaceHow technology is making podcasts are more personal experienceThe forecasted podcast ad spend dollars - and more!Links You'll Love: Free: Dream Team Starter KitMy website: www.juliecalcote.comNo Sweat SOPsInstagram: juliecalcoteobmTikTok: @juliecalcoteSign Up for ClickUp

Robyn Bolton is a corporate innovation expert. She is the founder and Chief Navigator of MileZero, an organization that partners with business leaders and guides them through leveraging innovation to confidently and repeatedly grow revenue. Robyn began her professional career at Procter & Gamble, where she served as Brand Manager and was part of the team that launched the Swiffer and the Swiffer WetJet. She has collaborated with innovators at Nike, Medtronic, and Teachers Pay Teachers. Robyn holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Miami University. Robyn joins me today to discuss the relationship between leadership and innovation. She shares her background and how she began helping business leaders leverage innovation. She describes the innovator's dilemma and explores why organizations find it difficult to innovate. Robyn also highlights “the ABCs of innovation” and the factors that build culture and offers advice to executives and leaders of innovation teams. “Strategy and innovation have to go hand in hand. Innovation is not an end in itself—it has to be tied to, and in service of, achieving a strategic goal.” - Robyn Bolton This week on Innovation Talks: ●     MileZero's purpose and what it means to be Chief Navigator●     What innovation means for Robyn●     Innovation burnout and the innovator's dilemma●     Why innovation is the opposite of operations and what makes it difficult to achieve●     Why strategy and innovation have to come together●     Why companies struggle with innovation●     How to keep innovating during challenging times●     Addressing the shiny object syndrome in innovation●     Robyn's five-year forecast on innovation Resources Mentioned: ●     Book: The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business by Clayton M. Christensen Connect with Robyn Bolton: ●     MileZero LLC●     MileZero LLC on LinkedIn●     Robyn Bolton on LinkedIn This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeart Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners like you. For additional information about new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's monthly newsletter, where we share news and industry best practices! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com and click here.

Each week I am going to recap the implementable ideas from this week's full-length podcast.  Consider me the accountability partner you didn't ask for, but always needed!  Here are the Action Items to Tuesday's podcast:  How to Re-Onboard Existing Clients And Update the Way You Do Business------------------------------------------------------LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Curious about the Efficient Advisor Group Coaching & Mastermind? Get on the waitlist here for more information on the next session coming soon.    Successful businesses don't get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.Check out more FREE resources and our FREE video library at http://www.theefficientadvisor.comLooking for all the resources from this episode? Check out this episode's webpage for show notes, transcripts, downloads and more!-------------------------------------------------LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Curious about the Efficient Advisor Group Coaching & Mastermind? Get on the waitlist here for more information on the next session coming soon.    Successful businesses don't get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.Check out more FREE resources and our FREE video library at http://www.theefficientadvisor.comLooking for all the resources from this episode? Check out this episode's webpage for show notes, transcripts, downloads and more!

You're always reinventing your practice. Incorporating new ideas, narrowing your focus, updating your ‘Client Experience' process… essentially getting better and better. But, how do you communicate that to clients? You know the ones… the clients you've had for years and years that need to be reintroduced to how you do business now and the practice that you've evolved into. In today's episode we're going to dive into the “Re-Onboarding Experience” and how to execute this in a way that feels natural and not awkward to you and your clients.We'll talk about:When it makes sense to do a “re-onboarding” How to introduce it in a way that makes senseWhat's included in an onboardingLanguage that just worksHow to drive behavior change on your clients endAnd, so much more!------------------------------------------LINKS FROM THE SHOW: Curious about the Efficient Advisor Group Coaching & Mastermind? Get on the waitlist here for more information on the next session coming soon.    Successful businesses don't get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.Check out more FREE resources and our FREE video library at http://www.theefficientadvisor.comLooking for all the resources from this episode? Check out this episode's webpage for show notes, transcripts, downloads and more!

Not that long ago, virtual reality was just another emerging technology that most businesses didn't see a need for. Well, that might be changing. In this episode I speak with Zerafina Zara who is an expert in the virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (XR) spaces. And we talk about: How Zerafina's interest in dance set her on a path towards working with virtual reality What a Holographic Stage is and how it might be used in a business Whether small businesses might be able to use some of the amazing capabilities that these technologies bring to create new opportunities to better serve customers and grow Why augmented reality might be better for business meetings than Zoom The benefits of VR meetings for introverts Why making rollercoasters the first thing you try on VR is a bad, bad, very bad idea Whether the Metaverse actually exists Your online avatar, relationship building and communities Evoking emotional states with VR and promoting a sense of self-agency and control According to the gurus, how long you'll be spending in a VR headset per day for work (the answer might surprise you) Whether VR could be used to help people with disabilities and some of the ethical considerations around that An example of using VR to enhance the coaching experience It's a fascinating interview about a subject that has the potential to really change how we interact in the business world.  And it's something that you, as a small business owner, should be starting to think about now. If that sounds interesting to you, have a listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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All it takes is one tool to dramatically shift how you and your organization operate. In today's episode of the MORE Podcast, Ricardo is joined by producer and visual storyteller, Miguel Lloyd, to discuss a tool he uses to perfect virtual meetings and video production.  In the virtual world, Zoom is wildly popular for coordinating calls and video feeds. However, Miguel found Zoom too low-quality for what he needed. After looking for alternatives, he discovered Ecamm, which offers more potential, qualities, and features that help him in multiple situations, meetings, and events.  Who is this tool for? You don't have to be a media expert, and it's excellent for process-oriented individuals who want more viability in their video recording platform. You might not need that level of production capability the platform offers, depending on what you need from the platform. So evaluate your business needs and determine if it's the right solution for you. The main limitation - you have to be a Mac user. Practical applications with Ecamm: If you have a call with many people, you can block other people from running other things on their screens. You can fully control the output other people see. You can easily place overlays and visuals in your video feed to make the video seamless and professional. What integration is possible? It can be used in tandem with multiple video recording elements, both software and hardware.  Any platform that allows a virtual camera can utilize and connect with Ecamm. Miguel's parting advice? Don't be afraid to do what you can and then outsource that talent to other people. Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart, but the 9-5 workday just isn't for everyone. There's a market for everything and everybody. Whatever content niche you love, there's a community behind it. Miguel's Recommendations and Resources: Lamar Tyler's Traffic Sales and Profit Will by Will Smith Anthony O'Neal's YouTube channel, The Table With AO This podcast is brought to you in part by MI Group: MI Group is a tech company that assists you with billing technology solutions, full-service digital marketing, and hosting and maintaining your digital assets. With over 12 years of experience and a team of over fifty passionate business professionals, MI Group is your key to taking the next step to success. Visit migroupco.com to learn how we can help you and your clients reach your business goals. This podcast is brought to you in part by mMessenger.co: mMessenger.co is the ultimate SMS software that allows you to send messages to people in over 100 countries across the globe. Notifications, alerts, or any message you want to send can be done from the comfort of one website. Visit mmessenger.co for a free trial and to learn how you can use SMS to reach more customers. This podcast is brought to you in part by MI Digital Hub: MI Digital Hub is the all-in-one digital experience to help you improve your digital marketing experience. Suppose you want to understand your current online positioning and how your presence appears. In that case, MI Digital Hub gives you a high-level view of SEO, performance, listing, social media, and any online presence that might impact your business. Get a free snapshot of your performance by visiting midigitalhub.com to see where you are now and where you need to go.

Trigger warning: child loss. Before introducing today's guest, I want to warn you that this is a very sensitive episode, and there's no shame if you feel like this is too much for you right now. I honor where you are now, and next week I'll have a new episode for you.   In this episode, we're talking about loss, grief, and how it changes the way you do business. To have this conversation I invited Lauryn Laszczak: somatic business coach, three-time female founder, devoted wife, and mom of three. She has spent over a decade building businesses and guiding women into a deeper exploration of themselves and the impact that they're capable of having. Thanks for listening. Thanks for being here.   TOPICS DISCUSSED   Lauryn's personal story around loss and grief Moving through shame and guilt when facing hard times Letting go of control as women and business owners What coaching and motherhood have in common The changes in Lauryn's business after her loss How flexibility  and freedom can be often mistaken CONNECT WITH LAURYN   Instagram: @iam_lauryn Website: laurynlaszczak.com CONNECT WITH ASH   Instagram: @ashmcdonald Website: ashmcdonaldmentoring.com THE ACCELERATORS   If you're liking what you're hearing, you'll LOVE my Accelerators. The Accelerators are intimate & expansive containers each featuring an in-person retreat in a unique location.   DM the words ‘PODCAST ACCELERATOR' to @ashmcdonald on Instagram to snag a very special discount for podcast listeners only. We can chat about all the juicy details you need to know!    The Accelerators look a little different right now >> the next opportunity to join me, IN PERSON, is happening at a special retreat in ITALY, this October 2022, that I'm hosting with my dear friend (and real-life therapist!!) Andi Johnson. CLICK HERE FOR MORE: https://ashmcdonald.thrivecart.com/revival-retreat/  POTENT   I've already hosted this program once & it was so popular I'm bringing it back for a second round! Attract clients with ease, show up on social media with clarity and confidence, and create the most potent & magnetizing content aligned with your personal energy & cyclical power.    Social media is SUCH an incredible platform and when you truly feel that way on the inside, it is reflected on the outside. You'll notice the ease with which aligned connections flow to you when you find yourself loving the space you're holding online.   You'll feel EXCITED to show up on social media, confident in who are & what you offer, totally aligned with what you're sharing and why you're sharing it, in love with the process of selling, and find yourself with an inbox overflowing with the most soul-aligned clients ever.    AUGUST 1-7 VOXER INTENSIVE {daily trainings, real-time coaching, live support}   ENROLL HERE: https://ashmcdonald.thrivecart.com/potent-round-2/   

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Most of the time there's a good reason something works.  This is probably why plenty of smart people said, "if it's not broke, don't fix it."  But how do you know when it's time to build or buy the next thing you hope is indestructible? It all might come down to having a little extra patience and avoiding shiny objects that float by.  Angela Trimble, Owner of TrustPoint Insurance, talks about how her agency stays true to what works while keeping an eye on the future. 

Brant Cooper is the New York Times bestselling author of “The Lean Entrepreneur,” and the CEO of Moves the Needle. With over two decades of expertise helping companies bring innovative products to market, he blends agile, design thinking, and lean methodologies to ignite entrepreneurial action. Brant's new book, “Disruption Proof,” explores the three drivers of leadership and organizational disruption, and how leaders today can use this power to embrace uncertainty for maximum effect.   Key Takeaways [3:35] When we are successful, we want to take credit. When we fail, we retreat and examine why. [4:10] Disruption creates the opportunity for the entrepreneurial mindset. [6:15] Brant defines disruption. [7:00] The pandemic was brutal for many businesses, but this is just a small learning lesson for what's to come. We will see multiple bubbles of disruption. [8:25] When it comes to disruption, Brant uses the acronym RAD = Resilient, Aware, Dynamic. [11:55] When faced with uncertainty, create as many small experiments as you can to gain a better understanding and bring more unknown information into the known. [12:55] Jim shares an example of how Rockefeller innovated in times of uncertainty and disruption. [15:30] The biggest setbacks in business are when businesses don't explore and illuminate assumptions. [16:25] Brant shares his thoughts on how you can cultivate a RAD mindset throughout the entire organization. [20:45] Managers' new role isn't to micromanage and be “on top” of their people, it's to cultivate a learning environment. [24:55] Brant breaks down how you can test out your riskiest assumption first in a safe way. [31:00] A good team doesn't just depend on one leader. They depend on each other and even team members might switch between being the leader themselves, based on their expertise. [35:25] Companies are always focused on being under budget and on time, which leaves gaps in developing their talent. [40:00] Brant shares examples of how companies of the past have empowered their people to solve tricky problems in the moment. [43:00] Not everyone understands what it means to be “empowered.” Leaders need to set an example of what that actually looks like. [45:55] Listener challenge: Put an expiration date on the calendar to explore uncertainties.   Quotable Quotes “Failure is where the wisdom comes from, not from your successes.” “I don't think this is the last major disruption that's going to roll across our economy.” “We are living in this interconnected mesh network world with the speed of information. It's this connectedness that makes us more fragile to disruptions.” “Our first inclination is that everyone wants to be empowered and everyone knows how to be empowered, and it's really not that way.”   Resources Mentioned Sponsored by: Darley.com Brantcooper.com Movestheneedle.com Brant on LinkedIn Grab Brant's book: Disruption Proof: Empower People. Create Value. Drive Change. The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business, by Clayton Christensen The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization, by Peter Senge Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin  

Whitney Johnson shares key science behind learning and growth so you can continue growing your skills smartly over the long haul. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The 3 phases of growth–and how to master them 2) How to get your brain to learn faster 3) The tremendous power of ridiculously small goals Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep733 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT WHITNEY — Whitney Johnson is CEO of the tech-enabled talent development company Disruption Advisors, an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company in America and one of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world as named by Thinkers50. She is an award-winning author, a regular keynote speaker, and a frequent lecturer for Harvard Business School's Corporate Learning. A frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan Management Review, Johnson is author of several top-selling books including Disrupt Yourself and Build an A Team. Her latest book is Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company. She is also the host of the popular Disrupt Yourself podcast, with guests including Brené Brown, Simon Sinek, Susan Cain, and General Stanley McChrystal. • Book: Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company • Book website: SmartGrowthBook.com • Podcast: Disrupt Yourself • Tool: S Curve Insight Platform — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear • Book: Backable: The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on You by Suneel Gupta and Carlye Adler • Book: Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan • Book: The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business by Clayton Christensen • E-commerce: Rent the Runway • Study: The New Science of Wise Psychological Interventions by Gregory Walton • Tool: WHOOP • YouTube: Anxiety Skills – Therapy in a Nutshell with Emma McAdam • Past episode: 317: How to Form Habits the Smart Way with BJ Fogg, PhD • Past episode: 665: How to Make Lasting Change – According to Science – with Katy Milkman • Past episode: 708: The 7 Steps to Winning Others' Support with Suneel Gupta See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you think NFTs are just an internet fad, then maybe now is the time to take it more seriously.  NFTs – non-fungible tokens – represent unique digital files such as audio, art and video that can't be replaced by something else. One-of-a-kind but in digital form.  Robbie Ferguson, the co-founder of Immutable, a trading solution for NFTs built on ethereum, wants to be at the global forefront of asset trading.   Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. Want to grow your business and stay ahead of the pack? Access Mark Bouris' Masterclasses.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep99: This Could Change Your Business Forever.   Disruption is a word that gets thrown around a lot in business these days. ​ But over the last 30 years I've been in hairdressing I think there has only been 2 or 3 things that have truly disrupted the industry. ​ These have usually been products such as Keratin treatments and Olaplex that allows us a result we couldn't achieve before or it's been a technique that has never been seen before. ​ I believe that what I'm about to share with you has the power to disrupt our industry and it's not a product or a service. ​ This episode is a LIVE presentation that Nicole and I did where we shared this concept with the industry. Please listen carefully because the idea is simple but the depth of the reason behind it, is the important part that you must understand. ​ I apologise the sound isn't our usual standard because its an Instagram LIVE, but you will certainly understand the information. ​ Please reach out to me and let's talk further about how this can be implemented in your business the correct way to promote growth and further success. ​ Book a call through www.joinhps.com   Take a listen.... Have a blessed day, David. Connect with the High Performance Stylist Website: www.joinhps.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highperformancestylistcoaching      @highperformancestylistcoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highperformancestylist/ @highperformancestylist Email address: mailto:david@joinhps.com  

CEO Pulse Podcast EP 47 with Tag Thompson Tag Thompson is a quiet rockstar, he is a serial entrepreneur and has done everything from software development to coaching to real estate investments since the early 2000's. He believes his most effective skill is the ability to care for others, especially within his team. listen in and find out how he is bringing new meaning to the term human capital and how this has skyrocketed his business!! CEO Pulse. The Real, The Raw & The Mind of Entrepreneurship. This is your backstage pass into the stories, strategies, and psychology of top-performing entrepreneurs. L.E.S.S Business, More Profits Lean | Effective | Strategic | Simple Full Access Links: https://linktr.ee/Rafaelcortez Follow, Subscribe, Like & Share! CEO Pulse - Youtube | iTunes | Spotify #ceopulse,#lessbusinessmoreprofits,#business,#startups,#entrepreneurs,#entrepreneurship,#levelup,#lifebydesign#sales,#productivity,#vision,#mindset,#businessManagement,#businessdevelopement STAY FOCUSED, YOU GOT THIS!

Your customer complaint department is really your company feedback department & process improvement. This is the quickest way to fix what is not working base of how your customers are using your products or services. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cornelius-butler/support

In today's episode, I am breaking down exactly what the New Business Paradigm means to me and how you can start using it in your business. We'll chat about your most authentic way to create, run and grow your business -  by using your unique Human Design, your energetic code, and what feels most aligned to you - as well as, what it means to be deeply connected to the energetics of your business.In this episode: 1:30 - Why we need to stop looking at others to decide what to do in our business3:28 - why one size does not fit all 5:30 - your ideal business strategy7:00 - your business is a reflection of you, even the struggling parts of you7:30 - what determines the health and wealth of your business8:20 - your business is an energetic ecosystem11:50 - your business energetics are caused by this one thing12:20 - the new business paradigm18:00 - how your business energetics and your energetics are intertwined19:00 - why you have energetic blocks in your business20:30 - where to start with the whole process23:10 - the masculine energy vs feminine energy in your business25:30 - building your aligned business plan26:20 - my free tool you can use to apply all of this in your businessMy Free 3 Day Masterclass Series is no longer available at this time, however, check out my website for more resources. Links:Book a Human Design Life Purpose Reading with Lexie Get 1:1 support to create your most energetically aligned offer with a Service Design VIP DayBrowse Lexie's Business CoursesBrowse Human Design GuidesShop $15 Human Design Starter Kit: Using Human Design in BusinessUse Code: MAGNETICBUSINESS for 10% off your Human Design Starter KitShop $25 Email List Kickstarter Follow Lexie on Instagram @themagneticbusinesscoach 

In this video I will talk about The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book that Will Change the Way You Do Business book by Clayton M. Christensen and L.J. Ganser. Large companies often fail to adapt new technologies. This book tries to explain and solve this problem. Twitter: https://twitter.com/AttilaonthWorld YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCADpTO2CJBS7HNudJu9-nvg Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/124834970-attila

For small businesses, cash flow is one of the most crucial aspects of business right now. Will you have enough money coming in to operate the business in a way that is sustainable? Do you have access to your funds when you need them? What happens when at close of business on Saturday, you need funds to open on Sunday and don’t have access to them? How do you operate when your funds are tied up in ACH? Adam Carter & Sarah Cichoski were guests on the Payments Nerds podcast, talking specifically about a new real-time merchant funding product using the RTP® network developed between their two companies. In this episode, we talk all about:  Why the small businesses are the ones that are needing this solution the most How U.S. Bank & Elavon went about creating this real-time merchant product  The overwhelming feedback they’ve received from their customers  How using the RTP network provides a competitive advantage in this space Find this interview and many more by subscribing to Payments Nerds on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or on our website.

In the return of Music Lesson Business Academy, Danny talks about why now may be a great time to reinvent your business to make it work better for you.  Also in this episode  A 7 levers segment " Proft Margins"n Visit our sponsors Never Alone Business Services HERE Teacher zone HERE  

Almost seven months into COVID-19 businesses are being forced to change the way they do things. In this episode we talk about four areas you need to re-evaluate if you're business is going to be around for the long term. ---------------------------------------------------------Whether you are considering starting a business, run a business, or work in a business, this is a great resource for you. Follow the hashtag #businesstalklibrary on LinkedIn highlights of tips, discussions, and interviews with various business owners, and visit our YouTube page for the full-length videos. ---------------------------------------------------------Enjoy our content and want to see more? Subscribe & Follow the Podcast - @businesstalklibrary Subscribe & Follow us on YouTube @businesstalklibrary Join us on TikTok, IG, and Facebook! @businesstalklibrary

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Relevance: Changing the Way You do Business We all spend a lot of time trying to differentiate ourselves from our competition, but there s so much distraction and disruption today that it s nearly impossible. There s too much noise, there are too many algorithms designed to level the playing field, and, even if you are able to […] The post S01E07: Relevance: Changing the Way You do Business appeared first on EntreArchitect.

Relevance: Changing the Way You do Business We all spend a lot of time trying to differentiate ourselves from our competition, but there s so much distraction and disruption today that it s nearly impossible. There s too much noise, there are too many algorithms designed to level the playing field, and, even if you are able to […] The post S01E07: Relevance: Changing the Way You do Business appeared first on EntreArchitect.

A lot of people are hesitant to reach out to a doctor for help. And when the issue they face is a stigmatized one like hair loss, birth control or erectile dysfunction, they’re even less likely to engage. So, how can we normalize conversations around care for these very common health concerns?Melissa Waters is the Chief Marketing Officer at Hims & Hers, a health and wellness startup out of San Francisco that seeks to eliminate stigmas and make it easier for people to access care and treatment for the conditions that impact their daily lives. Melissa brings 15-plus years of experience building top brands to her role in leading all marketing and communications for the company. Prior to Hims & Hers, Melissa served as Lyft’s VP of Marketing and Pandora’s VP of Brand and Product Marketing.  On this episode of HLTH Matters, Melissa joins Dr. Kuku to explain how Hims & Hers provides care in stigmatized categories like erectile dysfunction and sexual wellness. She shares Hims & Hers’ ambitions around normalizing these stigmatized issues, democratizing access to care, providing price transparency and delivering a high-quality experience. Listen in for insight on Hims & Hers’ stand on access to contraception as a human right and learn how the platform is building trust and credibility with consumers. Topics CoveredHow Hims & Hers empowers consumers to be part of a solution How Hims & Hers provides care in stigmatized categoriesHow Melissa thinks about digital as strictly a delivery systemDemocratizing access to care + normalizing stigmatized issuesHims & Hers’ aim to provide price transparency + quality experienceThe number of Hims & Hers clients seeing a doctor for the first timeHims & Hers’ formidable Chief Medical Officer and his teamHims & Hers’ stand on access to contraception as a human rightThe need for more research dollars devoted to women’s healthHow Hims & Hers is moving slowly to ensure safety + build trust Connect with Melissa WatersHims & HersMelissa on LinkedIn Connect with HLTH & Dr. KukuHLTH ConferenceDr. Kuku on LinkedInDr. Kuku on Twitter ResourcesThe Innovator’s Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business by Clayton M. ChristensenThe Innovator’s Prescription: A Disruptive Solution for Health Care by Clayton M. Christensen, Jerome H. Grossman and Jason Hwang

Join in on the conversation around regenerative capitalism and if/how capitalism can be made regenerative by tweeting @volansjohn and @nori, and you will automatically be entered to win copy of John Elkington’s latest book, Green Swans: The Coming Boom in Regenerative Capitalism!   Most of us are familiar with Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s concept of a black swan: an unforeseen, adverse event with off-the-scale impact. But what if we were to flip this concept on its head? In his new book, John Elkington envisions a world where capitalism transforms to serve people and planet, where the black swan problems currently leading us to exponential breakdown are mitigated by green swan solutions taking us exponentially toward breakthrough.   John is an internationally recognized authority on corporate responsibility and sustainable development, bestselling author, and serial entrepreneur. He currently serves as Chief Pollinator at Volans, a future-focused business working at the intersection of the sustainability, entrepreneurship, and innovation movements. Today, John joins Ross and Paul to discuss his most recent book, Green Swans: The Coming Boom in Regenerative Capitalism, and explain how a green swan differs from a black swan event in its potential for an exponentially positive impact.   John goes on to discuss the idea of regenerative capitalism, explaining why he doesn’t trust incumbents to lead the movement, how we can approach new ventures with a regenerative mindset, and why he suggests transforming the current system rather than scrapping capitalism altogether. Listen in for John’s insight around the unintended consequences of implementing new technologies, and find out what green swans might arise out of the COVID-19 pandemic.   Key Takeaways   [2:52] What John is trying to communicate through Green Swans Black swan = unexpected event, exponential negative impact Raise question re: exponentially positive trajectories   [5:52] How John defines a gray swan and a white swan Gray swans have massive negative impact but were foreseen White swan = template for anything with exponential impact    [8:27] John’s concept of regenerative capitalism Social movements must engage with markets + business Reprogram key parts of system to build resilience   [11:17] The potential for oil and gas to lead the movement Fundamental distrust of incumbents in old economic orders Reptilian instincts, try to undermine opposition   [13:49] Why we shouldn’t just get rid of capitalism Market activity gone on for thousands of years Reform with government, regulatory involvement   [15:57] How to start new ventures with a regenerative mindset Leverage approach of B Corp movement Requires transformation of financial market   [22:19] How a regenerative focus might heal the political divide Potential for transfer of wealth from urban to rural Still dispossessed by tech (automotive, dairy industries)   [25:57] Nori’s potential role in establishing regenerative capitalism Evolving ecosystem of likeminded companies Operate as standard setter of what is regenerative   [30:08] What we need to know about Thomas Midgley  Chemist/engineer with patents for leaded gasoline, freons Single organism who did most damage to planet   [33:26] How to cultivate leaders who put the community’s needs first Reach out to people don’t understand, make uncomfortable Develop ability to listen for weak signals of change   [36:25] What green swans may arise out of COVID-19 Commitment to air quality, places to walk and cycle Universal basic income (has own unintended consequences)   Connect with Ross & Paul    Nori Nori on Facebook  Nori on Twitter Nori on Medium Nori on YouTube Nori on GitHub Nori on Patreon Nori Newsletter Email podcast@nori.com  Nori White Paper Subscribe on iTunes Carbon Removal Newsroom   Resources   John’s Website John on Twitter Volans John Elkington on RCC EP028 Green Swans: The Coming Boom in Regenerative Capitalism by John Elkington The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Books by John Elkington People of the State of New York v. Exxon Mobil Corporation Hyman Minsky Kate Raworth Mariana Mazzucato Business Roundtable  The Innovator’s Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business by Clayton M. Christensen Certified B Corporation Richard Roberts’ Series on Shareholders vs. Stakeholders RethinkX Thomas Midgley ‘To an Uneducated Ruler’ by Plutarch Leaders’ Quest The Finnish Basic Income Experiment Regenerators John Fullerton at the Capital Institute Janine Benyus at the Biomimicry Institute

What does organized real estate look like in 2030? Who is winning? Incumbent brokerages are betting on the recruit-and-retain model that has worked for the last several decades, doubling down on the agent’s sphere as their primary source of leads. Disruptors are betting on a world where the agent matters less than the brand itself, where realtors are only responsible for service delivery and leads are generated entirely through the institution’s online platform. Who is your money on? In this episode of Industry Relations, Rob and Greg are discussing the themes that came up at Inman’s CEO Connect and the confidence incumbent brokerages have in their ability to outlast market disruptors. They cover the advantages incumbents boast in terms of scale and profitability, exploring whether industry giants are truly all-in on technology and the iBuyer models—or if they’re adding those initiatives simply to overcome agent objections. Greg and Rob go on to consider a potential decline in the number of agents by the end of this decade and explain why agent teams continue to pose the greatest threat to brokerages. Listen in for insight around how key players in other industries have leveraged the power of incumbency to compete with disruptors and place your bet on either the agent-centric incumbent brokerages OR the institution-focused disruptors. What’s Discussed:  The advantages incumbent brokerages have in terms of scale + profitability Adopting new tech as a marketing ploy to bolster a brokerage’s value prop to agents Why many brokerages chose to partner with rather than acquire iBuyers Why successful brokerages can do everything right and still lose market leadership How key players in the automotive industry have leveraged the power of incumbency The fundamental difference between real estate incumbents and disruptors Agent-centric, focused on recruiting/retention vs. institution-centric Agents as lead source vs. service delivery only How the future of real estate will continue to be dominated by agent teams Why the number of agents is likely to drop to 400K by the end of the decade   Connect with Rob and Greg: Rob’s Website Greg’s Website   Resources: Inman Connect The Innovator’s Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business by Clayton M. Christensen The Straight Pipes on YouTube John Campbell on The Notorious Interview Our Sponsors: Cloud MLX Notorious VIP

Summary:  In today’s episode we break down how increased self-awareness has had a positive impact on the way we do business. But what does self-awareness really mean? With a plethora of personality tests available these days, there is little excuse for having low self-awareness. When you know your personality type, your strengths and weaknesses, you have a more accurate picture of how you can improve and grow. Today's episode discusses the pros and cons of self-awareness, how better understanding yourself leads to greater understanding of others, and how self-awareness can lead to greater, more lasting success in business and creating companies that have a positive impact on the world.    Resources Mentioned:  DISC Personality assessment: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/disc/ Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator Test: https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com/   Top 3 Curtain Pulls in this episode: Having self-awareness is KEY to knowing your true strengths and weaknesses as well as what gives you energy versus what drains your energy. Being aware of your personality type’s strengths and weaknesses allows you to be a better leader, a better parent, a better human! This makes you more effective and have more enjoyment. You have more empathy for others and it changes the reason that you do the things that you do, and gives you insight to the same for others in your life. The more self-awareness you can have, the better and more impactful your company can be. “If this company became great when you’re unhealthy, imagine how great it could be when you are healthy!”    About The Guys:  Bob Hutchins: Founder of BuzzPlant, a digital agency that he ran from from 2000 -2017. He is also the author of 3 books. More on Bob:  Bob on LinkedIn twitter.com/BobHutchins instagram.com/bwhutchins Bob on Facebook Brad Ayres: Founder of Anthem Republic, an award-winning ad agency. Brad’s knowledge has led some of the biggest brands in the world. Originally from Detroit, Brad is an OG in the ad agency world and has the wisdom and scars to prove it. Currently that knowledge is being applied to his boutique agency. More on Brad: Brad on LinkedIn Anthem Republic twitter.com/bradayres instagram.com/therealbradayres facebook.com/Bradayres Ken Ott: Co-Founder and Chief Growth Rebel of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team for some of the world’s most influential brands with a mission to Grow Brands That Matter. Ken is also an author, speaker, and was nominated for an Emmy for his acting on the Metacake Youtube Channel (not really). More on Ken:  Ken on LinkedIn Metacake - An Ecommerce Growth Team Growth Rebel TV twitter.com/iamKenOtt instagram.com/iamKenOtt facebook.com/iamKenOtt   Show Notes: [2:06] Ken reflects on last week’s episode with Hannah Paramore Breen, and speaks on how it ties into this week’s episode: “She even talked about the topic for today, her personality type and how personality types play into what you do and knowing how you’re made up helps you navigate business a little bit better.” [2:27] Bob asks: “When you guys were starting out, do you all feel like you had a strong sense of self-awareness going in? How much did that play into your business?” [2:41] Brad: “I think I had zero self-awareness, it felt like that anyways. I had awareness in my talent, but not who I was outside of my talent. That’s been the biggest struggle, and is something I think we all deal with… Every day I learn more and more about how I deal with people, and how I deal with stress, and things that I’m learning about myself. It’s hard to sometimes see things that are kind fo ugly about yourself… that’s the beauty, that you can make a change and work on things about yourself that are not positive to other people or your business or yourself.” [3:44] Ken: “I would say when I was growing up I had no self-awareness or very little. God, the way he’s led my life... there were so many cliffs that I could have gone off… and if I didn’t it wasn’t because of me because I wasn’t self-aware… I did have personality traits that were advantageous for doing business…  …”But as I’ve become more self-aware it’s like reverse-engineering what’s good and also what’s bad and keeping that in place.” Attending events and gaining more tools have allowed him to be more proactive in adjusting course and making decisions based on growth and self-improvement, but it all starts with self-awareness. [5:35] Bob: “We need to define self awareness… the ability to look at why you do the things you do, why you see the world in the way that you do, without any attachment to it being right or wrong… it just IS… and then move forward in the best lane with that awareness?” [7:17] Brad: “Sometimes I look at the things that I’m not and think… I don’t have that in me, that’s not how I’m built. And I spend a lot of time shaming myself with it, instead of trying to align myself with people who ARE that…” [8:23] Ken speaks on how a lack of self awareness can make it seem like things are never working out in your favor, when really you’re walking into a wall over and over again, waiting for a different result that could come from some self-reflection and self-awareness. [8:42] Bob: “The biggest problem [with a lack of self-awareness] is that you don’t understand why you see the world the way that you do, and so you think everyone sees the world the way you do.” [9:18] Brad: “I always struggle because I find myself hitting walls a lot, and I wonder if I need to do hard things and get through it or am I just not the right person to be doing that? It’s just not in me, sometimes I feel like I can just overpower it, but I definitely get hit by that self-doubt a lot.” Brad asks: “Do you guys feel like when you do that too many times, it's time to take a different road? It’s time to get away from that wall?” [10:42] Bob and Brad ask Ken if this experience feels any differently with a business partner. In their businesses they wear many hats and have to do things they’re not good at naturally because it’s the only option. Does throwing an additional “boss” into the mix change that dynamic? [13:05] Ken: “Bob Strachan is my business partner… and for us it works well. And I’ve looked at why because there’s always a downside, and an upside. There’s never a perfect scenario, right? We’re actually complete opposites… we’re literally the opposite on every personality test and I think that’s actually why it works- also I think it takes respect and humility. I think ego is a lot of times what gets in the way of most business partnerships. Everyone wants to be ‘The Guy’ for the reason of ego rather than what’s the best thing. “It’s taken a while to get here for us, but we realized our giftings and sort of stay inside of those and so Bob is extremely personal...he gets energy out of being around people and caring, all to the nth degree… those are things I can do but they don’t give me energy… My personality is more geared towards visioning and growth and I have a passion that I can see and I can bring energy to the team by doing that. And it works, because it would wear me down to be doing everything, for sure.” [15:17] Bob: “You hit on one thing that I ''ve been trying to keep in front of mind. What gives you energy versus what drains you or exhausts you? And I think we would be remiss if we were to say, ‘Don’t ever do things that drain you’ because in business, especially as agency owners, you’ve got to do the hard stuff. You’ve got to do the spreadsheets and the balance sheets and the things that I hate.” [15:48] Brad: “I like those things.” [15:49] Bob: “I know you do! But it drains me. However the point is that you should gravitate toward those things and be self-aware enough to say, ‘I don’t feel tired when I do this, in fact I get energized when I do it. It gives me creativity and motivates… be self-aware enough to note that and say ‘What is it about this? I need to be devoting my time and my energy to this. And the things that drain me, I need to surround myself with people that it does give them energy to do this.’ “ [18:34] Brad speaks on his own introversion and how sometimes he feels out of his own skin because of the social anxiety that impacts his business decisions.  “I think it makes you very prepared. Because it drains you, and it’s exhausting. And you have that anxiety. It’s like you work harder to show up.” [19:35] Ken: “Personality is really more about what gives you energy than what you’re good at. Because you could be good at something that drains you. But that personality is more about positive and negative energy. I feel like there’s two categories of things- you have your strengths- the things that give you energy would be smart, would be strategically smart to align yourself with those things. And then there are OTHER things that are universally draining… that 1% of things that everyone hates, everyone hates to get up at 5am, so if you’re the guy that gets up at 5am you’ve got an advantage. You do those and you can do those with consistency and repetition. And all of a sudden the hard things become just how you operate and that’s how you operate at a high level.  [21:01] Brad: “So one thing which has been really helpful for me is I know that my energy level is great from like 8am till about noon, and I can run hard and do all the things that I’m not built to do but do them anyways. But after lunch if I’ve had to talk to a lot of people or really had to interact with people, I lose a lot of my energy because I’m drained… mentally I’m just spent.” “And so what I do is I actually divide up my work and I do certain types of work… in the afternoons that actually fill me back up, not drain me more. That way, when I get home Im not so exhausted that I can’t even function and spend time with my family because I don’t want my family to get leftover Brad, right? Understanding yourself and actually putting boundaries, you can still do the things that drain you, but only during certain times of day.”  [23:01] Ken adds: “If there is one action item from this podcast it would be- be intentional about your schedule based on when you’re at your best.”  [24:15] Brad speaks about the Enneagram: “I’m an enneagram five, which is considered to be the investigator right, so I get completely in my head...there’s certain things that exhaust me and if I overthink and I think too much on something I can also get burnout where my brain just won’t shut off.”  In this way, it is even more important to recognize your limitations and strengths/weaknesses within your personality type, and use those things to your advantage.  [25:38] Ken asks: “Given a person of that type… is that something you have to be more aware of defending against? Overanalysis like that?” [25:53] Brad: “Yes, overthinking. And once you’re aware of it, it’s… my silver bullet, but it can also be my kryptonite.” Brad goes on to point out that this often gets in the way of being present in the moment and having good, soul-filling conversations. So blocking out periods of time to give him an extra cushion so he doesn’t have to feel so rushed would be very beneficial.  [27:32] Brad speaks on the power and importance of exercise with his personality type: “The thing about exercise is that it’s not just for my body, it’s for my head. It’s so that I’m thinking more about my body and not about things in my head.” [27:54] Bob gives a quick synopsis of the Enneagram Personality test and how it differs from others.  Personality identification based on 9 personality types. It includes areas of growth for each personality type, and how they show up in the world based on stress and growth.  “It helps ME to know what your personality type is (as a co-worker, peer, boss, etc) so that I can not only engage with you but also know how to bring the best out of you and the best out of me.” [28:40] Brad: “As an enneagram five, you know every type has their kryptonite, and mine is avarice. And I had to look it up, what the heck does avarice mean? And it means that I feel like I won’t have enough of something, typically its time or money… I realized everything I do all day is trying to maximize time so I can get everything done.” Brad gives an example of how he plans things that he’s done before to be as efficient as possible. And while in some situations that’s a good thing, he’s also realized that it is a manifestation of anxiety.  [30:50] Brad continues: “That’s avarice… now that I have awareness of that I can be proactive and when I notice it, I think ‘What can I do differently’ and sometimes that’s just putting myself in the position that I don’t know what’s going to happen next, and that’s okay. And just allow things to happen as they do, and love that, and enjoy just being in the present, without having to care about what will happen tomorrow. Today has enough challenges of its own, why are we caring about the challenges of tomorrow, or the next day? It’s a constant anxiety that I’ve lived with my whole life and I’ve just never dealt with it. But now that I am, it’s hard. It’s hard work. But worth it.” [31:55] Bob asks: “What about you Ken? What is your kryptonite?” [31:57] Ken: “I’ve taken a lot of personality tests, and they all seem to align. On the enneagram I’m an 8 with a 9 wing. And 8 is ‘The Challenger’. And on the DISC test I’m a D-I, D-C, something like that… Enneagram 9 is the Peacemaker… The challenger is typically someone who is pushing forward and challenging things… there can be a dark side of that that...” The dark side meaning getting into arguments with people for no reason, badgering someone as a test. Someone who enjoys a good argument and doesn’t run from it.  [34:00] Ken continues: “The benefit for me is that I get energy out of running after something, I enjoy figuring something out, I have this basic premise in my life that nothing is impossible. I don’t necessarily believe that I can do everything… but with the right resources you can… I really think that for a challenger, that dark side really depends on whether your intention is in the right place… Generally I’m pushing forward for what I believe is better for everybody. When I’m leading a team or my family… it’s not out of my ego. In the past it has been, when I was more immature.” [35:31] Bob interjects: “Another quality of an 8 is that they root for the underdog, do you find that to be true for you?” [35:36] Ken: “Yeah, I would say that that’s accurate for me. I’m also a 3, 1 point off, which is I like performing. Which is another part of my personality.” [35:40] Brad: “My brother is an 8 and one thing about him is that he always wants to take care of everyone. And that’s kind of their main motivation, they really do care about everyone. Sometimes it’s a ‘my way or the highway’ kinda thing, but they do it because they want to protect their clan. And that’s an honorable thing- that’s a lot of responsibility.” [36:15] Ken: “I tell my wife all the time, it doesn't always come across the same way, but I feel like I’m made to provide and protect… Those two words resonate with me and I’m not saying I’m best at them, but I’m driven by leading a charge for justice, for a better way, especially when there’s people that I care about inside of that. That leads me to do business, to be the best I can be in health. There are positive sides.” Negative sides are frustration with lack of progress, which may not be obvious or measurable. That is his downside, that he gets frustrated with people’s lack of progress. But he holds himself to a high standard, and commits to his word. A 21-day fast earlier this year was bolstered by telling others what he was doing, and holding himself accountable in that way.  [39:10] Bob: “I’m an enneagram 7… the Optimist, the Visionary. It’s somebody who alwasy sees the glass half-full. Experiences are everything, as a visionary and a builder with an 8 wing, entrepreneurial spirit. Relationships and people skills are strong. I get energy from rooms full of people, and I don’t mind speaking in front of people.” The dark side of that is that because the glass is half full, 7’s can run on that optimism without actually having gas in the tank. The kryptonite is not dealing with things as they happen.  “Part of self-awareness for me over the years has been to have awareness when something is bad, and just letting it be without having to spin it into something good. That can be destructive in business, not acknowledging that there’s something going on.” “The enneagram tells you who you are when you’re healthy and who you are when you’re really stressed out, and to be able to recognize those things is valuable.” [41:14] Bob continues: “In stress, the 7 goes to a 1, which is the perfectionist… so I know when I start getting frustrated with people… for not doing things right, I know I’m not in the right headspace.” “In the direction of health, I go to a 5. When I’m healthy, i can be calm, I can sit and contemplate things. I can think through things rather than always running ahead for the next experience.” [42:00] Ken asks: “What was it like for you guys before you were aware of these things, and after, in the context of being a leader? Because over the years, I get to interact with lots of leaders of big businesses, and things that are just viral. The ones that are aware of this stuff are able to lead a team that actually makes a positive impact on the world. The ones that are not aware often are the boss, not the leader, the guy that hurts people and doesn’t lead through example. Doesn’t know it, but they’re not full or healthy, and are actually doing a disservice to people. There is such a difference between a leader and a boss.” [43:57] Bob: “The value of self-awareness isn’t just for yourself… because then you begin to see other people in the same light.” There is power in being aware of the way that others are processing the world and their work, it allows you to slow yourself down if necessary, it allows you to show grace and mercy for others as well as yourself. “With team members, with clients, I can stop expecting things from them that they shouldn’t be giving me, or they don’t have the capability to give… or at least I know their WHY.” [45:30] Brad speaks on human complexity: “We’re all one number, but we’re all so different within that… I spent so much of my career thinking everyone should be every number, or thinking that we should all have all types of personalities… it’s putting too much on one human to do… I want to work with superhumans because for some reason I think I’m a superhuman… but the reality is… you think everyone’s an idiot but they’re just gifted in certain areas…”  [46:40] Ken speaks on the importance of understanding that a team is made of people with different strengths- that’s the beauty of it. Being aware of those and working together in those strengths (and weaknesses) is what makes being a part of a Team so great. [47:11] Brad: Sometimes you find those gifts… later on. They start taking on other responsibilities and you realize their strengths lay somewhere else.... You have to be patient, #1, you have to SEE  the value in it, #2, and then you have to #3, pour into that and grow it and encourage it in them” It takes a certain kind of person with a keen eye to see that and say “How do we craft an environment and a team where everyone is using their gifts the best.” “I want to make sure everyone in my organization FEELS at their best, that’s important to me. And it’s hard.” [49:00] Ken: “Just being aware and valuing that is so much further down the road than others… it creates so much more success even if you think you’re not good at it. Just be AWARE of that.” Everyone at Metacake takes the DISC test, standing for Decisive, Influential, Stable, and Cautious. “So now we all have tools to better understand one another.” Even those who interview take the test, just so that they can get a snapshot of how they will integrate into the organization. Learning how clients fall on this scale is also helpful. [51:40] Bob: “Interpersonal relationships and conflicts, and getting the most out of employees… as well as asking how to engage with certain clients…” allows you to speak with clients in a better way. There is potential to eliminate a lot of stress and issues by attempting to identify their personality type. [52:38] Brad: Speaks on having a client that asked a lot of questions and it appeared that he was attempting to find fault within the organization, but he was strong-willed and curious and an Enneagram 8. “And now that we’ve earned his trust, we are part of his clan. And he protects and defends us as a client.” [53:37] Ken can relate: “Are you here to help or hurt me? That question has to be answered, but how you go about answering can be really different from person to person.” [54:37] Brad: “Some people who are the toughest upfront end up being the people that care the most for you… they’re just trying to vet you and make sure you’re the real deal.” [55:00] Bob speaks on the difference between Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. “From what we understand of his biography, really for most of his career Steve Jobs lacked a lot of self-awareness. He drove a lot of people away but made a great product.”  Compare that to Bill Gates, who is steady and consistent, he has made billions to give it away and make lasting changes for humanity. He has truly left the world a better place.  [56:50] Brad: “You can be in something and not be the best version of yourself and still grow a successful company.”[57:19] Ken: “I would argue that the more you are aware and the better that you can be, how much better could that thing be? If this company became great when you’re unhealthy, imagine how great it could be when you are healthy and what it could do.”

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Stu Heinecke shares unorthodox approaches to win the attention of strangers.   You'll Learn: 1) The simple trick to exceeding a 100% response rate 2) Do’s and don’ts for composing your personal messages 3) How to turn executive assistants into allies   About Stu: Dubbed by the American Marketing Association the “Father of Contact Marketing,” Stu Heinecke is a Wall Street Journal cartoonist, hall of fame-nominated marketer and the bestselling author of How to Get a Meeting with Anyone (2016) and Get the Meeting! (10-2019). Stu is also the founder of Cartoonists.org, a group of WSJ and New Yorker cartoonists who donate their art to help charities raise funds. Stu’s book: Get the Meeting!: An Illustrative Contact Marketing Playbook Stu’s book: How to Get a Meeting with Anyone: The Untapped Selling Power of Contact Marketing Stu’s LinkedIn: Stu Heinecke Stu’s editorial cartoon: “Roland! You’re acting like a Democrat!” Stu’s website: StuHeinecke.com Stu’s podcast: How to Get a Meeting with Anyone    Resources mentioned in the show: Study: Koko (gorilla) Website: Seamless.AI Software: x.ai Software: Zoom Software: Spiro.ai Book: Even Cowgirls Get the Blues: A Novel by Tom Robbins Book: Innovators Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business by Clayton Christensen   Thank you Sponsors! ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Try them for free at ZipRecruiter.com/htba Mint Mobile. Cut your wireless bill down to $15 a month at mintmobile.com/awesome   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep503

keywebco.com list of Top Five Books For Business! These are the books that I have found most influential in running and growing my business Keywebco.com. Number 5. "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu. Written in the 6th century BC, Sun Tzu's " The Art of War" is still used as a book of military strategy today. Napoleon, Mae Zedong, General Vo Nguyen Giap and General Douglas MacArthur all claimed to have drawn inspiration from it. And beyond the world of war, business and management gurus have also applied Sun Tzu's ideas to office politics and corporate strategy. Number 4. "Business Adventures" by John Brooks. What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety; these notable and fascinating accounts are as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as they were when the events happened. Note: Bill Gates wrote in his blog, gatesnotes, Gates writes that more than four decades after it was first published, "Business Adventures" remains the best business book he's ever read. Number 3. "The Intelligent Investor" by Benjamin Graham. The greatest investment advisor of the twentieth century, Benjamin Graham, taught and inspired people worldwide. Graham's philosophy of "value investing" - which shields investors from substantial error and teaches them to develop long-term strategies - has made " The Intelligent Investor" the stock market bible ever since its original publication in 1949. Note: Warren Buffett refers to "The Intelligent Investor" as the "best book on investing ever written." Number 2. "The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business" by Clayton M. Christensen. Offering both successes and failures from leading companies as a guide, " The Innovator's Dilemma" gives you a set of rules for capitalizing on the phenomenon of disruptive innovation. Note: Steve Jobs used this book as an explanation for one reason Apple needed to embrace cloud computing and is frequently associated with both Jobs and Jeff Bezos. Number 1. "The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success" by William N. Thorndike. What makes a successful CEO? Most people call to mind a familiar definition: "a seasoned manager with deep industry expertise." Others might point to the qualities of today's so-called celebrity CEOs - charisma, virtuoso communication skills, and a confident management style. But what really matters when you run an organization? What is the hallmark of exceptional CEO performance? Quite simply, it is the returns for the shareholders of that company over the long term. Note: "The Outsiders" was #1 on Warren Buffett's recommended reading list in the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Letter (2012). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roger-keyserling/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/roger-keyserling/support

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My guest this week is Ryan Caldbeck, a private equity investor who wants to bring quantitative rigor to the private markets. Ryan is the CEO of Circle Up, which uses a system it calls Helio to identify attractive investments in early stage consumer brands.  While I am of course a fan of quantitative investing, I also know from experience how much harder private markets are than public markets when it comes to the transactions themselves. We discuss this and many other potential roadblocks to bringing models to private markets. Using many individual companies as examples, Ryan explains some of the major predictive factors they’ve uncovered in their research. We also discuss which parts of the private markets might be infiltrated by quant processes first, and which may never be.  I expect many more to go on a journey similar to Ryan’s in the years to come. They serve as an interesting example for ambitious investors out there. Please enjoy our conversation. For more episodes go to InvestorFieldGuide.com/podcast. Sign up for the book club, where you’ll get a full investor curriculum and then 3-4 suggestions every month at InvestorFieldGuide.com/bookclub. Follow Patrick on Twitter at @patrick_oshag   Show Notes 1:39 - (First Question) – Formation of Helio 6:57 – How they handle the relationship building needed to make investments in private markets 10:26 – Why consumer and retail are interesting spaces to apply their quantitative approach in private markets 12:54 – Searching for new relevant data 16:14 – How do they stay ahead of the commoditization of uniqueness             16:21 – Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning             17:24 – Sam Hinkie Podcast Episode 18:00 – Dominant predictive factors in this world 21:05 – Which is more important, relative value or rate of change 21:48 – What does the data say about online sales vs offline (being in a store) 23:30 – Variable that consumer investors think matters but it doesn’t 24:53 – Valuing companies and accounting for mispricing’s             25:36 – Michael Recce Podcast Episode 26:41 – Goes through the process using Liquid Ivy as an example 28:46 – Most interesting sub-categories 29:33 – Future for this model             32:10 – Albert Wenger Podcast Episode 35:19 – Other categories outside consumer and retail interest Ryan 36:28 – Biggest challenges for CircleUp as a business 38:46 – Handicapping their earnings expectations 41:36 – Take on the VC/PE landscape 43:03 – The types of models that are most interesting to the team 45:05 – Quantitative elements of brand that are most interesting 47:30 – Most unique brand and distribution strategy he’s come across 53:27 – Who has influenced Ryan the most 54:37 – His personal values 55:51 – More people who had an influence on Ryan             56:05 – The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business 57:07 – Thoughts on goal setting at the company 59:29 – Unchangeable factors that shape their long-term vision 1:02:01 – Most interesting individual conversation as part of this journey 1:04:02 – If he could only keep one dataset, what would he keep 1:05:09 – kindest thing anyone has done for Ryan   Learn More For more episodes go to InvestorFieldGuide.com/podcast.  Sign up for the book club, where you’ll get a full investor curriculum and then 3-4 suggestions every month at InvestorFieldGuide.com/bookclub Follow Patrick on twitter at @patrick_oshag

On this months round table we sit down with Crystal, Mathis, Cory Mo and Twayne!! We get straight to the nitty gritty with a fun ice breaker game 2 Truths and A Lie! Then for #AskMars : #AskVenus we find out if the men must have a woman who can really cook and what are the 3 deal breakers for the women in the room. We also discuss flirting while in a relationships, how to handle being the side piece, if there is more than one way to cheat and many more! Facebook: Mars Vs Venus:The Podcast Instagram: @MarsVsVenusPodcast @Suggaa_T @KingDache_ @KingKey89_ @MJowns @CoreyMo @ThikkMisses @TWayne_YouBetter_KnowIt

Get in touch with the guest, Sam Mallikarjunan: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mallikarjunan On his website: http://www.mallikarjunan.com/ RESOURCES: MSPOT - tool used at HubSpot - https://thinkgrowth.org/mspots-the-secret-to-focus-and-alignment-4a1510d9b3db Decay of knowledge (Deloitte) - https://www2.deloitte.com/insights/us/en/deloitte-review/issue-21/changing-nature-of-careers-in-21st-century.html The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book that Will Change the Way You Do Business by Clayton M. Christensen - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2615.The_Innovator_s_Dilemma Consulting on the Cusp of Disruption (HBR) - https://hbr.org/2013/10/consulting-on-the-cusp-of-disruption Run Your Career Like a Startup - https://thinkgrowth.org/run-your-career-like-a-startup-41ea2993b02b McKinsey Enduring Ideas: The three horizons of growth - https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/enduring-ideas-the-three-horizons-of-growth McKinsey - Why implementation matters - https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/operations/our-insights/why-implementation-matters Dharmesh Shah, Founder & CTO at HubSpot - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/undisrupted-hubspots-reflections-disrupted-dan-lyons-dharmesh-shah/ The jobs to be done framework - https://jtbd.info/ and https://hbr.org/2016/09/know-your-customers-jobs-to-be-done T-charts - the pros and cons list, a template from the Berkeley University - https://career.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/Plan/Pros%26ConsTable.pdf HubSpot research - https://research.hubspot.com/ Other articles by Sam - https://thinkgrowth.org/@Mallikarjunan Sam's posts on Medium - https://medium.com/@Mallikarjunan

In this episode, we are joined by Whitney Johnson to discuss her upcoming book, Build an A-Team. Whitney is the author of the bestselling book Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Innovation to Work, and is the founder of the accompanying Disrupt Yourself podcast. Whitney is also a noted speaker, and executive and innovation coach, and is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review. What was covered The S-curve, and how it can be used to gauge not only product growth and investment, but individual learning and innovation The stages of learning in the S-curve, and how to predict challenges and boredom in the individual learning process in order to drive growth and prevent a lack of innovation Why Whitney believes organizations should hire “disruptively”, taking on market rather than competitive risk for this core business process Key Takeaways and Learnings ‘Onrampers' and ‘boomerangers', and how organizations can benefit from hiring these ex-employees who return with fresh skills and competitor and client knowledge ‘Taking the pulse of the workplace' and how to optimize your people for innovation and predict disruption by analyzing the different stages of learning within your team ‘Learn, leap, repeat'; Whitney's theory for leaders on how to use the S-curve model to lead teams towards innovation by implementing fresh learning cycles Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode Get in touch with Whitney Johnson via email, LinkedIn or Twitter Whithey Johnson's website Build an A-Team: Play to Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve, a book by Whitney Johnson Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work, a book by Whitney Johnson Dare, Dream, Do: Remarkable Things Happen When You Dare to Dream, a book by Whitney Johnson Whitney Johnson's podcast The Innovation Ecosystem Podcast Episode 013 – The Disruptive Individual, Riding the S-Curve and Liberating Constraints with Whitney Johnson The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business, a book by Clayton M. Christensen The Price of Motherhood: Why the Most Important Job in the World is Still the Least Valued, a book by Ann Crittenden Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, a book by Liz Wiseman  

It’s the middle of December, and those of you with teenagers who are facing application deadlines in the first week of January either see that the end is in sight or are pulling out your hair.  Whichever it is, I am not sure how much more we can do for you.  I will make our standard offer, nonetheless:  If you are wrestling with a question about a college application or trying to figure out another college or two to add to your list--yes, it’s not too late--then, give us a call.  Quick, free advice is available for the next two weeks.  I am guessing that those of you who are our regular listeners might have had enough advice from us already about making your teenager’s long and short lists of colleges and researching those college options.  But, we are here if you need us. But, before we take an end-of-year break, I thought you might like to look into the future of U.S. higher education.  Admittedly, this future might come too late for your current senior, but you might have another kid or two at home.  If so, this episode could be for you.  1. Who Is Clayton Christensen? The prolific author and thinker who is giving us this picture of the future of higher education is none other than Clayton M. Christensen, a well-known Harvard Business School professor.  He is famous in the business community for his 1997 book, The Innovator’s Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business, in which he espoused his theory of disruptive innovation.  The back cover of the book explains it this way:  In this revolutionary bestseller, innovation expert Clayton M. Christensen says outstanding companies can do everything right and still lose their market leadership—or worse, disappear altogether. And not only does he prove what he says, but he tells others how to avoid a similar fate.  Focusing on “disruptive technology,” Christensen shows why most companies miss out on new waves of innovation. Whether in electronics or retailing, a successful company with established products will get pushed aside unless managers know when to abandon traditional business practices. Using the lessons of successes and failures from leading companies, The Innovator’s Dilemma presents a set of rules for capitalizing on the phenomenon of disruptive innovation. (quoted from the book cover) Then, a decade later in 2008, Christensen became the guy that educators loved to quote when he wrote Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns, with co-authors Michael B. Horn and Curtis W. Johnson.  Well-respected psychologist, Harvard professor, and author Howard Gardner wrote this in praise of Disrupting Class on its back cover:  “After a barrage of business books that purport to ‘fix’ American education, at last a book that speaks thoughtfully and imaginatively about what genuinely individualized education can be like and how to bring it about.”  How to bring it about was, of course, through innovative uses of technology, including really good online instruction.  2. Christensen’s Latest Vision That brings us to November 15 of this year and an article on CNBC’s website entitled “Harvard Business School professor: Half of American colleges will be bankrupt in 10 to 15 years.”  But, here’s some background.  In her article, Abigail Hess writes this about Christensen’s 2011 book, The Innovative University: Changing the DNA of Higher Education from the Inside Out: . . . Christensen and co-author Henry Eyring analyze the future of traditional universities, and conclude that online education will become a more cost-effective way for students to receive an education, effectively undermining the business models of traditional institutions and running them out of business. (quoted from the article) In the Q and A with the authors on the Amazon website, they say this about their book: We wanted to show how new strategies, many of them driven by online technology, make it possible to serve more students at lower cost while also increasing quality and improving the learning experience--something we saw in practice within our own university homes. Since then, the world has moved into a major economic downturn. Slow economic growth, high government and household debt, rising college tuition, declining graduation rates, and growing competition from the rapidly growing for-profit higher education sector combined to create a renewed sense of urgency for our message. We could see how the same online learning technologies that can benefit traditional institutions can also disrupt them. So, our message became cautiously optimistic. Online learning, we believe, will either disrupt traditional universities and colleges or create opportunities for them to serve more students and lead the country to greater prosperity. It depends on whether they cling to a model that has changed little in the past 150 years or embrace learning innovations made possible by new technology. (quoted from the website) The authors continue: We assert that colleges and universities must break with tradition and find innovative, less costly ways of performing their uniquely valuable functions, allowing them to once again become responsive to the needs of learners. . . . Online technology makes a college or university vastly more attractive to a wide subset of students. It gives many people a second chance at learning--i.e. those who cannot afford a traditional college education, those who do not have the flexibility to take part in a full plate of coursework, and late bloomers or dropouts who have fallen behind and now have the chance to catch up. But online learning doesn’t just offer cheaper education for the masses. It improves the student learning experience across the spectrum by allowing remedial to elite students to learn at their own pace and on their own timetable. Students can receive a fully customized education adapted to their own individual learning style, something that even the world’s best one-on-one tutor would have trouble systematically emulating. Students also benefit from a full array of choices about where, when, what and how they learn. And they can access the best teachers and information faster, connect with more global networks, and all in all consume a much more attractive [product]. In addition, online learning is a cost-saver to the university, which saves on the expense of building and managing a brick-and-mortar facility.  Combine the lower cost of delivery with the lower cost of attendance, and it’s clear that online learning is a major cost advantage. Therefore, we urge traditional colleges and universities to adopt these technologies. (quoted from the website)  I think it is critical to note here that Christensen believes that online higher education is not just a way to make college cheaper or more accessible for more students, but also a way to “[improve] the student learning experience across the spectrum.”  That might be the key here--because I think most of us would agree that online education can make college cheaper and more accessible to students who would otherwise be unable to attend.  But how many of us agree that online education can actually “improve the learning experience”?  I have to say that I don’t agree with that yet, but perhaps the time will come.  Ms. Hess continues in her article: Christensen is not alone in thinking that online educational resources will cause traditional colleges and universities to close. The U.S. Department of Education and Moody’s Investors Service project that in the coming years, closure rates of small colleges and universities will triple, and mergers will double. (quoted from the article)  So, will online higher education cause small struggling colleges that can’t make ends meet to close; or, rather, will it allow some to stay open by helping them offer cheaper courses and fewer expensive facilities and, therefore, attract more students; or, more generally, will it simply improve the landscape of higher education options available to college students?  Maybe it will do some of all of these. In recent years, as Marie and I have advised graduating high school seniors going off to college (or staying home for college nearby), we have shied away from advising them to take online courses.  We have worried that it might be hard for kids new to the college scene to stay disciplined enough to keep up with online coursework when there is no required attendance at classes or, at least, expectation of attendance at classes.  And yet, maybe this is the way of the future--a disrupted future--even for first-time, more traditional college students. No one might know this better than Marie, who has developed online college courses and taught online college courses and taken online graduate-level college courses.  So, is it time to change our advice?  I actually have a longtime colleague who is establishing an online college, complete with full degree programs, as we speak.  Maybe Ben is exactly right.  Stay tuned. 3. Happy Holidays! We hope that you enjoy your December holidays and that you have a fantastic New Year’s--free from too much college application hysteria.  We are going to take two weeks off, as I fly out to Alaska on business and then Phoenix for a family holiday gathering, two places about as different as you can get.  We will return on January 4 with a new episode.  It is going to be our best one yet.  Happy holidays and welcome to 2018! Find our books on Amazon! 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