Episode 38: Embracing Your Age and Wisdom - The Making of a Modern Elder, with Chip Conley
“When you create an environment where you have a mixture of ages, just like a mixture of genders and a mixture of races, you create a better workplace and more effective teams.” – Chip Conley
In our increasingly accelerated world that venerates the young, many in mid-career sense that the ground is shifting beneath their feet, leaving them feeling invisible, undervalued, and threatened by the digital natives nipping at their heels. However, today’s guest on Finding Brave argues that experience is on the brink of a comeback.
Rebel hospitality entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author, Chip Conley disrupted his favorite industry… twice. At age 26, he founded Joie de Vivre Hospitality (JdV), transforming an inner-city motel into the second largest boutique hotel brand in America. He sold JdV after running it as CEO for 24 years, and soon the young founders of Airbnb asked him to help transform their promising start-up into the world’s leading hospitality brand. Chip served as Airbnb’s Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy for four years and today acts as the company’s Strategic Advisor for Hospitality and Leadership. His five books have made him a leading authority at the intersection of psychology and business. Chip was awarded “Most Innovative CEO” by the San Francisco Business Times, is the recipient of hospitality’s highest honor, the Pioneer Award, and holds a BA and MBA from Stanford University.
In this episode, he tackles the hard truth that ageism is as big an issue in the working world as any other bias. In the process, Conley liberates the term “elder” from the stigma of “elderly” and ignites a conversation for society to embrace age like any other diversity while also celebrating the value of wisdom and experience.
Highlights from this Episode:
- The impact two particular authors have had on Chip and how he draws on them for inspiration in his own work [3:40]
- The way he has turned despair into an equation [4:22]
- What Chip has come to realize about the need for transitions in life and why they’re so hard for us to navigate through [6:12]
- What’s really going on with ageism in today’s society and the role that technology is playing [10:25]
- The tremendous opportunity available now for baby boomers and why Chip says the “pendulum is swinging” [11:42]
- The advantages of creating a work environment with a mixture of ages [15:37]
- Who his new book is for and what it will show the reader about wisdom at work [16:42]
- Why Chip has always been humble in learning and how he became an intern in Silicon valley while mentoring others privately [26:40]
- The difference between the modern elder versus a traditional one [28:38]
- Why modern elders need to recognize their strengths and be confident in their work environments [33:08]
For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/chipconleyauthor
https://twitter.com/ChipConley
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipconleysf/
https://www.instagram.com/chipconley/
Resources Mentioned:
Chip’s New Book, Wisdom @ Work: The Making of a Modern Elder and his Previous Works
Man’s Search for Meaning The Classic Tribute to Hope from the Holocaust by Viktor E. Frankl
Paul Tasner’s TED Talk, How I Became An Entrepreneur at 66
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
Kathy’s Forbes Interview with Donna Hicks, How To Build A Culture Of Dignity, And What Happens If You Don’t
QUOTES:
“I really appreciate that the intersection of psychology and business can be a complex one.” [3:46]
“I was able to realize that if on a weekly basis I just made an inventory of all the things that gave me meaning this week, that focus on the meaning helped reduce the despair.” [5:11]
“So we need to figure out how to address the fact that this is a period of life that has all kinds of transitions, and we have not figured out how to provide the rites of passage for that.” [7:29]
“If digital intelligence is the defining characteristic of what most companies are looking for, who is the most digitally savvy out there? It’s the digital natives…” [11:17]
“There’s more and more evidence out there that going out and doing it on your own is not something that is just meant for 20-year-old hoodie wearing boys.” [26:24]
“I’ve always had a fascination with creating things that people wanted. I wanted to make people happy.” [28:18]
“That’s what you thought you had to be as a young person in Silicon Valley; you had to be the smartest person in the room. I was proving you could be the dumbest person in the room and still be extremely valuable.” [30:28]
“I think the bottom line is that the idea of a modern elder is that you are curious and wise at the same time.” [31:39]
“We are hopefully growing whole more than we are growing old.” [37:30]
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Episode 37: What Is Heaven On Earth To You and Can You Have It?, with Martin Rutte
“If I can help you discover what Heaven on Earth is within you and get you on the path simply and easily toward that, we’ve begun a massive transformation of the world.” – Martin Rutte
If I were to ask you what you thought “Heaven on Earth” is, would you be able to say? Today’s guest on Finding Brave has literally written the book on this topic, and he’s here to explore how we can understand the concept of Heaven on Earth as we each personally define it, and why that’s a critical endeavor to engage in.
Martin Rutte is an international speaker, management consultant, and President of Livelihood, a management consulting firm based in Santa Fe, NM. He has worked with such organizations as The World Bank, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Southern California Edison, Virgin Records, Esso Petroleum and London Life Insurance helping them expand their outlook and position themselves for the future. Martin was the first Canadian to address the Corporate Leadership & Ethics Forum of The Harvard Business School, returning for four consecutive years as keynote speaker. He is a co-author of the New York Times business bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work, with over one million copies sold. His newest book is Project Heaven on Earth: The 3 Simple Questions That Will Help You Change The World … Easily.
In this thought-provoking episode, you’ll not only learn that Heaven on Earth as you conceive of it is possible, but there are actionable steps that each and every one of us can take now to contribute to that movement.
Highlights from this Episode:
- What Martin means by “Heaven on Earth” [3:21]
- When the idea came to him and the one thought that started it all [6:01]
- The 3 powerful questions Martin asks to help people discover Heaven on Earth and how they can get there [8:15]
- Why this isn’t a religious conversation [12:15]
- How he has discovered the power of “simple” and why we don’t need to overcomplicate things [14:56]
- The 7 Heaven on Earth Gateways he shares in his book [20:11]
- What to do when your idea of Heaven on Earth differs significantly from someone else’s [27:37]
- Martin’s call to action and what he tells people who say they are too busy to contribute and serve [30:41]
For more information:
http://projectheavenonearth.com/
https://twitter.com/martinrutte
https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-rutte-306bb9a/
https://www.facebook.com/projectheavenonearthofficial/
Resources Mentioned:
Project Heaven on Earth Free E-Course
Martin’s First Book, Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work: Stories of Courage, Compassion and Creativity in the Workplace
Martin’s latest work, Project Heaven on Earth: The 3 Simple Questions That Will Help You Change The World … Easily
QUOTES:
“I was looking at the results of the world and I wasn’t happy with them. There’s a lot of Hell on Earth, but what would be the opposite?” [3:41]
“Project Heaven on Earth is not about prophesying or imposing. It’s about evoking, because the premise is it’s there within you.” [13:21]
“What difference would a penny make? Nothing, except if you say it does.” [19:27]
“If you look at the amount of positive things that go on in the world every day, they are enormous compared to the negative, yet the negative is what we feature.” [22:32]
“If the impossibility is present and it’s overwhelming, you won’t move.” [32:08]
“I want to normalize Heaven on Earth.” [33:25]
“What we are doing here is co-creating the new story of what it means to be a human and what it means to be humanity.” [33:39]
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Episode 36: Navigating the Dark Nights of the Entrepreneurial Soul, with Jason Miller
“There are no words for it. We don’t know how to describe it to our partners or our friends, or even ourselves. It just feels like this swirling chaos inside of our bodies and inside of our lives.” – Jason Miller
On today’s episode of Finding Brave, you’ll hear a conversation that’s not often shared openly. Tough times, or “dark nights” happen to everyone, but especially to business owners riding the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. To help us navigate the dark nights is someone who knows them all too well.
Jason Alan Miller, or “Jam” is the Co-Founder of Peaceful Media, the go-to digital marketing & branding agency for conscious entrepreneurs who have a deep desire to heal, love, and shift the planet and its people. You’ll hear how during his darkest times, Jason has received invaluable support from his parents, peers and people who just believe in him and help him to believe in himself. Along the way, Jason has never forgotten that he’s “ok”, and he’s continued to evolve in so many ways, including spiritually.
In this episode you’ll receive his priceless and practical tools and insights for “reemerging & rebirthing” or otherwise navigating the twisty, wrenching turns of metamorphosis.
Highlights from this Episode:
- What are the “dark nights”of the entrepreneurial soul and some of the symptoms that accompany them [3:07]
- Why Jason doesn’t consider his dark nights as depression, and what he refers to them as instead [6:48]
- What is the hardest thing for the spiritual warrior to be in control of [9:03]
- One major thing that the world is lacking and people are searching for right now [12:23]
- How Jason landed on his divine purpose and the journey he’s taken since realizing what it is [19:53]
- His framework for getting out of the dark nights of the soul and what not to do [27:35]
- Why remembering what you liked to do as a child is so critical for your present self [35:33]
- The reason that turning to social media in tough times may not be the right answer [41:53]
- What Jason’s business looks like now and his powerful experiences with healing and energy work [50:50]
- Details on his upcoming ION Experience with JAM @ Peaceful Media [53:48]
For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/PeacefulMedia
https://twitter.com/PeacefulMedia
https://www.instagram.com/PeacefulMedia/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/peaceful-media/
Resources Mentioned:
Jason’s First Book, Project Everlasting: Two Bachelors Discover the Secrets of America’s Greatest Marriages
Watch Jason’s Instagram for details on his upcoming book Bob, The Flightless Bird (A Tale)
Episode 27: Leading With Emotional Courage, with Peter Bregman
I’m OK – You’re OK by Thomas Harris
QUOTES:
“So I don’t call it depression. I call it not listening to my soul.” [6:48]
“Around that corner of divine purpose is a lot of unknown.” [24:31]
“Every time I’ve gone into these dark nights, and there’s probably been 4 or 5 of them in the last 15 years or less, I’m constantly confronted with there’s something calling me from around the corner and I can’t see it enough to clarify it, put it into words, communicate to my spouse and to my tribe, in a way that will guide us safely and securely.” [26:12]
“Soul acceptance is willing to sit in the season of winter, because just like nature needs seasons, our bodies and our lives need seasons as well.” [28:56]
“Develop your ability to listen deeply within, because some of that advice will come at your pretty strong and it may send you down a path that’s not exactly what your soul’s asking for.” [50:29]
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Episode 35: 2018 Listener Favorites: Sharing The Real You: How To Work Your Quirks, with William Arruda
Welcome to my “2018 Listener Favorites” Series!
This August, I’m delighted to bring you the top four, most downloaded episodes of the 31 shows we’ve published since the start of the podcast (January 4, 2018).
“And now people realize that it doesn’t matter if you work inside a company, you have your own job or you’re a solopreneur. You need to offer something that’s unique and valuable, and that is based in who you are.” – William Arruda
Personal branding is something we hear about often when it applies to entrepreneurs and online business owners, but it’s also something that employees in the corporate world, as well as job seekers, should be aware of and hone consciously and powerfully.
Often people think they should be hiding what makes them different (what we’re calling here their “quirks”) when in fact these traits and characteristics are what’s most fascinating, unique and memorable about them. When it comes to personal branding and working your quirks, today’s expert guest on Finding Brave is the go-to source for top-level, expert information and strategies.
Referred to as “The Personal Branding Guru” by Entrepreneur magazine, William Arruda has been credited with turning the concept of personal branding into a global industry. A corporate branding veteran, William is the founder and President of Reach, the global leader in personal branding with representatives in 49 countries and products that have been used by more than a million people.
He has the distinct privilege of having delivered more personal branding keynotes to more people in more places than anyone else on earth. American Express, Google, Gucci, IBM, J&J, LinkedIn, Pepsi and Target are just a few in a long list of his clients. As a thought-leader, William is a spokesperson on personal branding and social media. He has appeared on BBC TV, the Discovery Channel and NPR and he’s been featured in 1,000+ publications. He’s the bestselling author of the definitive books on executive branding, Ditch. Dare. Do! and Career Distinction and he writes a regular column for Forbes.
This episode with William Arruda will encourage and inspire you to infuse everything you do with the parts of you that make you truly unique and different. And you’ll begin to understand why your uniqueness is so important to the world.
Highlights from this Episode:
- How thought leaders can embrace their vulnerability in order to build a brand that stands out [2:29]
- What is personal branding, and why everyone needs it [6:06]
- A powerful example of someone who’s turned her quirks into assets [11:11]
- Who you’ll want to
- focus on attracting if you’re in a corporate job [14:21]
- What’s changed in the corporate world and the role of social media in breaking down certain walls [18:21]
- William’s tips for working your quirks in a different way [23:19]
For more information:
http://www.reachpersonalbranding.com/
https://twitter.com/williamarruda
https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamarruda
https://www.facebook.com/williamarruda
Resources Mentioned:
William’s Forbe’s Column
His Books, Ditch Dare Do & Career Distinction
QUOTES:
“We are taught, over and over and over again, that fitting in is good and standing out is bad.”[2:46]
“If we want to be successful, we need to know what our authenticity is.” [6:29]
“If you want everyone to like you, then your full-time job should be fitting in.” [13:03]
“We have to be comfortable (knowing) though that when we stand out, we can repel as many people as we attract.” [13:27]
“If you want to manage your first impression online, there’s one place to go. Tell your story in an authentic and compelling way on LinkedIn.” [20:59]
“In the corporate world, there’s applied personal branding. How do you take what makes you unique and valuable, and use that as a way to further your career, and at the same time move the company brand forward? [22:07]
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34: 2018 Listener Favorites: Expanding Your Introvert Power and Leadership, with Jennifer Kahnweiler
Welcome to my “2018 Listener Favorites” Series!
This August, I’m delighted to bring you the top four, most downloaded episodes of the 31 shows we’ve published since the start of the podcast (January 4, 2018).
“It’s very important that we not try to continually adapt to extroverts. It is the time for introverts. Let me just say, each one of us has that within us, so it’s in all of our best interests to tap into some of those strengths.” – Jennifer Kahnweiler
On today’s Finding Brave, we’ll be discussing the powerful leadership qualities of introverts, and the challenges they undoubtedly face — and can overcome successfully — in their organizations. Our guest today is a unique expert in the field and study of introverts in that she is not an introvert herself, but a champion for them.
Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, PhD, Certified Speaking Professional, is an author and global speaker hailed as a “champion for introverts.” Her bestselling books The Introverted Leader, Quiet Influence, and The Genius of Opposites have been translated into 16 languages and have helped introverts throughout the world expand their leadership capacity.
Jennifer deepened her knowledge and appreciation for introverts through her work as a learning and development professional contributing to leading organizations like General Electric, FreddieMac, NASA, Turner Broadcasting, the US Centers for Disease Control, and the American Management Association.
Jennifer has been invited to deliver keynote speeches and seminars in Australia, Vietnam, Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, and Paraguay. Her presentations include her characteristic humor, poignant stories, and practical tools. She has also been featured in Fortune, Forbes, Time Magazine, The New York Times, The Huffington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.
Join us as Jennifer shares revealing new content, tools and what she has learned about introverted leadership in the last decade, as we now witness what she refers to as “the rise of the introverts.”
Highlights from this Episode:
- The characteristics to look for in order to identify an introvert [10:24]
- What can happen when introverts don’t get their space from others [12:14]
- Some techniques that work when communicating with introverts [13:44]
- How different cultures view introverts [15:36]
- Why introverts are sometimes viewed negatively in corporate roles, particularly in sales [16:14]
- What quiet influencers can do now to unlock even more success [19:34]
- The various strengths that introverts possess [20:08]
- What is “engaged listening” and why it’s so important to be aware of [27:19]
- How introverts can use social media effectively [33:09]
- The big idea that Jennifer wants readers to take from her latest book [35:39]
For more information:
http://jenniferkahnweiler.com/
https://www.facebook.com/JKahnweiler
https://twitter.com/JennKahnweiler
https://www.instagram.com/jenniferkahnweiler/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/JenniferKahnweiler
Resources Mentioned:
Jennifer’s Books
Her Quizzes, The Introverted Leadership Skills Quiz, Are You a Quiet or Expressive Influencer and Genius of Opposites Quiz
Kathy’s Forbes Post, I’m Sick Of Our Culture’s Bias Against Introverts — And I’m Ashamed To Admit I Share In It
To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others by Daniel H. Pink
Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global
QUOTES:
“Like any diversity issue, if we think we know what it’s like to be somebody different than us, we’re fooling ourselves.” [8:43]
“That’s the prevailing Western society expectation. That you emote and that you talk, and that you express.” [15:36]
“Introverts take their time to express their thoughts, and writing is a sweet spot (for them).” [18:19]
“The people that we know who are the contributors and really make a difference in our companies are the people who bring thoughtful, well-crafted responses.” [20:59]
“Overuse of a strength is a weakness.” [34:54]
“You can actually become extremely successful, however you define success, by building on what you do beautifully already.” [35:55]
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Episode 33: 2018 Listener Favorites: How To Speak Up Effectively When You Feel You Can’t
Welcome to my “2018 Listener Favorites” Series!
This August, I’m delighted to bring you the top four, most downloaded episodes of the 31 shows we’ve published since the start of the podcast (January 4, 2018).
“People who come to me, who can’t speak up, or they’re being disrespected, or they can’t make decisions, or they can’t tell their boss ‘no this doesn’t work’, it comes from childhood. How we are trained in childhood, the culture of the ecosystem that we are raised in, and how we are treated when we try to speak up for ourselves, or when we even think we want to speak up for ourselves. Everything about that is within you now, unless you’ve done the work to revise it, and heal it, and change it.” – Kathy Caprino
Speaking up for ourselves and standing up for what’s right is a deep challenge that I hear about from people literally every day of the week.
Why do we struggle so deeply with speaking up? And what steps can we take today to begin to empower ourselves to say what needs to be said, effectively and authoritatively, even when we feel we can’t?
In today’s episode of Finding Brave, you’ll hear my own personal story of challenge and trauma from my childhood that carried through to my corporate career (and beyond) and impacted my ability to speak up for myself. And we’ll explore the very real and damaging consequences of not speaking your truth.
Being able to speak up effectively for yourself is entwined with our self-worth, self-confidence, esteem, bravery, boundaries, what you learned as a child and in your family, what you experienced when you did speak up, and much more. I share how emotional manipulation and narcissism impacts your ability to advocate for yourself, as well as the 7 essential steps to take to speak up assertively and effectively, especially when you feel you can’t.
Highlights from this Episode:
- The role our childhoods play in us not being able to speak up [6:59]
- How I discovered advocating for others was who I really am [10:46]
- Why clearing your emotions and balancing yourself before you speak is so essential [16:50]
- How understanding the individual you’re dealing with — and the ecosystem you’re in — will make your communications more successful [19:19]
- Why you’ll need to approach speaking up to a narcissist differently [22:20]
- The reason you’ll need to prepare for the consequences of speaking up, and how exactly to do it [26:25]
- What happens if you try to make everyone happy [29:28]
- How outside help can be so critical for this [31:05]
Resources Mentioned:
Kathy’s Book Breakdown, Breakthrough: The Professional Woman’s Guide to Claiming a Life of Passion, Power and Purpose
Kathy’s 6 Dominant Action Styles Quiz
6-part webinar training on Dealing with Narcissism http://kathycaprino.com/dealing-with-narcissism
Kathy’s Interview Dr. Neha Sangwan on Forbes, The Most Potent Cure For Your Sickness Is Having The Conversation You’re Running From
Dr. Neha Sangwan’s Interview on Best Work/Best Life Podcast
Talk Rx: Five Steps To Honest Conversations that Create Connection, Health and Happiness by Dr. Neha Sangwan
Kathy’s Forbes posts:
10 Ways To ‘Brave Up’: How To Rise Up, Speak Up And Stand Up Boldly For Yourself
7 Crippling Parenting Behaviors That Keep Children From Growing Into Leaders
Gender Bias Is Real: Women’s Perceived Competency Drops Significantly When Judged As Being Forceful
Kathy’s Amazing Career Project
The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks
Also of interest:
Kathy’s Forbes interview with Lauren Letellier: The Crushing Similarities Between Family And Business Dysfunction
QUOTES:
“I hadn’t known that my life could affect my health like that.” [5:00]
“Understand the ecosystem and the individual that you want to share something with.” [19:19]
“You wouldn’t believe the rapid, complete transformation of people when they start to be clear and say what needs to be said.” [25:45]
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Episode 32: 2018 Listener Favorites: Why We Need to “Find Brave” and 10 Ways To Start
Welcome to my “2018 Listener Favorites” Series!
This August, I’m delighted to bring you the top four, most downloaded episodes of the 31 shows we’ve published since the start of the podcast (January 4, 2018).
Today’s show was the inaugural episode, and in it, I share my deeply personal story about how I embarked on “Finding Brave” in my own life, and why mustering more bravery and courage is a vital endeavor for men and women around the world who want to live the highest version of themselves and reach their highest, most joyful potential.
I define #FINDINGBRAVE as this: Recognizing — and courageously leveraging — what you’re made of as a human and spiritual being, and mustering the commitment, passion and courage to draw on all that you are to create the life you dream of, through the fear and the pain.
And I offer 10 essential ways to find brave in your life, with specific tips to get moving on your brave path.
Highlights from this Episode:
- Why “Finding Brave” is so important to me and how the idea for this podcast came to be [1:32]
- I didn’t know it, but I was becoming a therapist even back at the age of 16 and how a pivotal decision at 22 set the tone for years to come [3:47]
- There are 12 hidden crises that working women face – and unbelievably, I’ve faced them ALL [5:32]
- A life changing conversation…[7:02]
- Why we go “underground” and stop using our own voices (men too) [10:37]
- What will really happen when we’re fake and hiding [11:47]
- Just networking with others isn’t enough – here’s what you need to do [22:44]
- Who the happiest group of people in the world are [26:37]
- The new frontier of bravery that I’m currently facing in my
- own life [37:00]
Links mentioned in this show:
Forbes post: 10 Ways To Brave Up: How To Rise Up, Speak Up and Stand Up Boldly for Yourself
Kathy’s 6 Dominant Action Styles quiz
Kathy’s TEDx Talk “Time To Brave Up”
Forbes Interview with Richie Norton: The Power of Starting Something ‘Stupid’
Forbes article: The Top Three Mistakes Career Professionals Make On Their LinkedIn Profiles
Forbes interview: 6 Ways Pushing Past Your Comfort Zone Is Critical To Success
Forbes article: Why We Don’t Speak Up Against Abuse of Others When We Know Of It
American Assn. of Marriage and Family Therapy
The Energy of Money by Maria Nemeth, Ph.D.
QUOTES:
“Why I care about Finding Brave is I wasn’t brave enough for a full 18 years in my corporate life.” [3:16]
“I wasn’t brave enough. I didn’t know how to risk. I didn’t know what that felt like to believe in myself” [6:09]
“You’re going to make mistakes, that’s life. It’s not all going to be perfect. If it were perfect, why would we be here? Why would we be living?” [8:08]
“Really it’s time now. It’s time that we engage our spirits and our souls and our hearts.” [25:07]
“Get good with scared. Start to stretch way beyond your comfort zone and your life will change!” [33:35]
Connect with Kathy on:
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
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Episode 31: How Imitating What You Admire Can Backfire and Get You Off Track, with Eric Termuende
“Imitating these people, or trying to be these people, does not and should not equal being inspired by these people. Because if we can be inspired by these people and pull some of those qualities, characteristics and best practices that they’ve got, and apply them with a slight tweak to who we are and what we’re trying to do, that’s where the innovation starts.” – Eric Termuende
Like many people, you may find yourself wanting the life that someone else may have, and look to imitate or emulate that person to get to where he or she is today. Is that the right thing to do though? Today’s inspiring guest on Finding Brave is going to explain why this is the wrong approach to take, and what we should do instead.
Eric Termuende is the co-founder of NoW Innovations, a bestselling author, and an international speaker. His work has been featured in Forbes, Inc., Thrive Global, the Huffington Post, Globe and Mail, and other top media platforms. Eric was recognized as a Top 100 Emerging Innovator under 35 globally by American Express, is a TEDx speaker, and represented Canada at the G20 Summit.
Eric is a thought leader on optimizing workplace culture, the future of work, and engagement in the workplace. He provides key actionable takeaways on how companies can drive engagement through connection and trust.
Eric dispels generational groupings to re-humanize and gain more out of the workforce. Having given nearly 200 presentations, he goes beyond diversity and inclusion to help audiences understand people and patterns in order to optimize the workplace. He is the author of a new bestselling book, Rethink Work.
Eric is an amazing young leader whose wisdom and thoughts around leadership will inspire you want to be yourself, because it’s often what we aren’t that will differentiate us the most on our journey.
Highlights from this Episode:
- Today’s Finding Brave Tip on making you “right” and not “wrong” [1:41]
- Where we go wrong when wanting to imitate others by not being our true self [6:19]
- Why Eric feels the American Dream never existed, but rather what takes its place instead [8:01]
- How inspiration from others, and not imitation, can lead to innovation [9:06]
- Why what we aren’t can be more powerful that what we are [12:46]
- Who we should be comparing ourselves to [14:26]
- What slowing down will ultimately allow us to do and how Eric puts this into practice in his life [15:41]
- The two things that he believes we need most today in the world and why [18:19]
- Whether or not we should be actively pursuing our passions and what Eric defines as real success [19:31]
- The reason we need to consider relativity when assessing situations [28:24]
- The biggest mistakes businesses of all sizes are making in leadership [31:31]
- How to create a sense of belonging in an organization [39:01]
For more information:
Connect with Eric:
https://www.facebook.com/etermuende
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/erictermuende
Resources Mentioned:
Eric’s Book, Rethink Work: Finding & Keeping the Right Talent
Kathy’s Career Path Self-Assessment
Brené Brown’s TED Talk, The Power of Vulnerability
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey
QUOTES:
“On an individual, corporate and leadership level, we often tell people or show people what either they want to see, or what would reflect most positively on us.” [7:20]
“In a world that’s busier than it ever has been before, successful to me is different than successful to you.” [8:02]
“When we try and be everything to everyone, we ultimately become nothing to anyone. What I think we’re missing on the individual and on the organizational level is that the things that we are not ultimately make us what we are.” [11:59]
“The more that you understand that you are ok with blazing your own trailing and finding brave in your way, the better off not only you’ll be, but the world around you will be too.” [14:22]
“There’s no problem you can’t solve when you take the time to be empathetic and curious.” [18:44]
“We’re spending so much time chasing happiness, that we don’t realize happiness along the way.” [20:30]
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Episode 30: How To Land Powerful Sponsors for Your Podcast or Passion Project, with John Lee Dumas
“The reality is that we all struggle with confidence, just in different, varying levels. I mean, for me with my military experience, I think one thing that really helps is perspective. So I can step back and say, ‘you know what, let me get some legit perspective on where I’m at right now, and then look at where I have been.’” – John Lee Dumas
Do you have a creative passion, podcast or show that you want to introduce to the world, but you’re struggling to find the confidence? Even if you had the confidence to launch it, would you know where to begin? Today’s inspiring expert guest is here to light us up and give us his strategic yet practical and empowering tips for both new podcasters as well as other creatives who want to launch their passion project in a successful way.
John Lee Dumas is the host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, an award winning podcast where he interviews inspiring entrepreneurs every Monday and drops “value bombs” every Thursday. With over 2,000 episodes, 1.3 million listens every month, and seven-figures of annual revenue, John is, in his words “just getting started.”
As you’ll hear, John is someone who really does set you on fire when you listen to him, and his thoughts and insights on confidence, perspective and mastering your craft will benefit anyone with a burning message to share.
Highlights from this Episode:
- One strategy that any podcaster can use to get a sponsor right now [7:25]
- CPA versus CPM sponsorships arrangements [12:55]
- The mindset required to approach sponsors and the powerful role of perspective [14:35]
- How John got the confidence to start a podcast and continually master his craft as he progressed [16:30]
- Why feedback, strong mentorship and support is needed [17:53]
- John’s top 3 tips for taking action now on your creative passion project [19:35]
For more information:
Resources Mentioned:
John’s Free Podcast Course
Kathy’s Forbes Interview with John, How The Creator Of A 7-Figure Podcasting Business Teaches Others To Build Their Winning Ventures
Jaime Masters’ Eventual Millionaire Podcast
QUOTES:
“You’re looking to get a ‘no’ anyway, in my mind, because it takes 10 ‘no’s’ them to get one ‘yes’.” [15:49]
“Of course you’re bad when starting something. So if you want to be something, do it. I wanted to be a podcaster; I had to podcast.” [17:17]
“Anybody can launch a podcast. Just make it your podcast.” [18:54]
“Get a mentor, practice, practice, practice and then solve a specific problem that your listener is having.” [21:14]
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Episode 29: How to Navigate Gender Bias And Lead Powerfully in Tech, with Angie Ruan
“You need to not assume that things will happen to you. You have to say, ‘I want it, I need it and I love it.’” – Angie Ruan
When you think of certain occupations such as engineer, is there an image of what you think that person should look like? Today’s inspiring and deeply talented female tech leader recognized her own immense gifts and had the confidence and belief in herself to identify supportive environments that would allow her to pursue her ultimate dreams in the male-dominated field of technology.
Angie Ruan is a SVP of Technology at NASDAQ. Previously, she held various key executive positions at American Express, PayPal and eBay. She has successfully helped American Express, PayPal and eBay transform technology offerings and deliver incredible business results.
One of Angie’s passions is to contagiously inspire others to make a difference, especially in the community of women. She served as the President of eWIT (2012~2014), eBay-Women-in-Technology, a grassroots organization that promotes the interest of women in technology with 2000 members globally. She was recognized as a Woman of Influence in 2014 by Silicon Valley Business Journal.
After living in California for over 20 years, she relocated with her family to New York in 2015. She is a mother of two, an engineer by heart, a leader by training, a podcast fanatic, and a lifetime learner.
Angie’s story is an inspiring one for the next generation of women leadership and shows the importance of finding a culture that naturally supports women, and then having the confidence to pursue the available opportunities and speak up and rise up powerfully to do your best, most inspired work.
Highlights from this Episode:
- Today’s Finding Brave Tip on what having greater awareness will do for you [1:19]
- How the experience of growing up in China, and loving math, shaped who Angie is today [4:30]
- What the United States can learn from China when it comes to women in the technology field [7:07]
- Why having humility as a woman today is not always a good thing [10:01]
- How Angie has chosen the amazing positions she’s held in technology during her career [10:44]
- What she means when she says that you need to be the “purple cow”, and how to do it the right way [12:16]
- Angie’s thoughts on unconscious bias in the workplace and how she’s handled it [16:46]
- A memorable “failure” she’s had and the lessons learned from it [19:25]
- The reasons that Angie joined NASDAQ and the new perspectives she’s gained by being there [23:00]
- Her advice for teenage girls and why she feels that it isn’t just a glass ceiling but a sticky floor that’s holding back women [30:07]
For more information:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/angie-ruan-2585aa/
Resources Mentioned:
Kathy’s Forbes Interview with Angie, Supporting The Growth Of Women In Tech
QUOTES:
“I think being aware is probably a number of things. I have been aware of myself, and I have been aware of my surroundings.” [11:44]
“The technique of how to raise your voice and how to describe what you want is also very important.” [15:58]
“Something that I’ve learned throughout the years is knowing I need to tell people what I want, but at the same time, being tactical about how to say it.” [17:01]
“I’m hoping that I can be the role model for anybody else, being a woman leader in technology.” [26:22]
“I had grown up in China, I’m a woman and I’m a leader. So with all of them, it’s really against the odds of who in the corporate world becomes a leader. I am here, and the reason I am here is because so many people helped me to be here. So I was really, really blessed.” [26:30]
