Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. —Steve Jobs On Today's Episode: I talk with Carla about tradition and innovation Making sure traditions are there for good reason The need for innovation Staying future-focused The 2018 KPMG Global CEO Outlook found that 60% of CEOs believe that agility is the new currency of business. In order to compete in today's market, the ability to pivot and respond to needs is more important than ever. It requires organizations to … [Read more...]
223: Have You Misplaced Your Free Time?
To be really happy and really safe, one ought to have at least two or three hobbies, and they must all be real. —Winston Churchill On Today's Episode: Carla and I talk about the need for hobbies and civic engagement The sweeping decline in civic engagement Why many people falsely believe they're too busy for hobbies The benefits of hobbies In today's world, the phrase "I'm too busy" has almost become a badge of honor. But, if you stop to think about it, how much time do you … [Read more...]
222: Overcoming The Need For Constant Approval
As much as we thirst for approval we dread condemnation. —Hans Selye On Today's Episode: Carla and I talk about the constant need for approval The problem with false validation How social media can exacerbate the problem Ways to tell whether you are stuck in an approval-seeking pattern Everyone needs approval from time to time; it is a very normal human behavior that provides feelings of security and love. But sometimes, we can get stuck in a cul-de-sac of a constant need for … [Read more...]
221: No More Sunday Scaries: Fall In Love with Monday
How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. —Anne Frank On Today's Episode: Carla and I talk about having love for Mondays The research that confirms Sunday Scaries are a real thing No better time than right now to find the job of your dreams Switching your mindset (and routine) to start loving Mondays Most people do not like Mondays, yet it is my favorite day of the week. Of course, you cannot begin to enjoy Mondays until you … [Read more...]
220: How to Spark Entrepreneurial Thinking in Any Job
Our perception could either be our path to nirvana or an invisible cage that bottles us up. —Pawan Mishra On Today's Episode: I talk with Carla about entrepreneurial thinking To stay relevant, an entrepreneurial mind set is key Always challenging and changing your best Being boundlessly curious and also being ready to execute At Southwest Michigan First, we are serious about entrepreneurial thinking. Characteristics like adaptability and staying lean enough to pivot on-the-fly … [Read more...]
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