Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Heather McGowan - The Adaptation Advantage

16/06/2020 43 min Episodio 2
Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Heather McGowan - The Adaptation Advantage

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Host Ross Thornley talks about adaptability requiring vulnerability — as does learning. Being deeply optimistic about humans, Heather McGowan reflects upon getting in touch with your identity — and leadership within this new normal. She also discusses how humans are transitioning away from universal income without any obligations and why learning is the new pension.Timestamps:1:12: Who is Heather McGowan — in her own words2:48: The transition from corporate work to writing and speaking5:55: Identity — and challenges of adapting that for the future11:00: Different aspects of leadership14:58: Exploration and exploitation in value creation21:08: Successfully pivoting in dire times24:07: Lighting a fire of ambition versus a burning platform28:45: Tips for adapting a life-long learning culture32:32: Heather’s motivation for writing her new book on adaptability 36:09: The skills we need to thrive in this pace of change40:46: Looking forward to a productive year — and what it looks likeReferences:Heather E. McGowan — "The Adaption Advantage"Benjamin Hardy — “Willpower Doesn’t Work”Jim Kouzes — "The Leadership Challenge"Dan Sullivan — Strategic CoachBarry O’Reilly Connect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation 

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