Listen "The Courageous Podcast Episode #30: Lisen Stromberg (Founder of PrismWork)"
Episode Synopsis
5:46 - We believe we have to be the ideal worker6:25 - Heartwarming to hear the next generation of men stepping up and saying they want to be actively engaged fathers6:32 - How to be great at your career and your family life6:52 - The abundance mindset and trends we are seeing7:10 - Value is not just about shareholders; it's about stakeholders8:53 - Fears of taking a break from work9:32 - The profile of productivity will surprise you - it's not about being all in, all the time10:01 - Huge rise of parents versus non-parents12:25 - This is a collective problem to solve, not an individual one13:04 - Integrating work and family13:29 - The United States ranks dead last in paid parental leave14:17 - Please support paidleave.us18:15 - We have a duality structure and we need to change that18:20 - Go back to our original values as a country20:15 - People need to be given a chance to learn and grow and change20:53 - Forces from the bottom up and top down are creating change21:24 - Background on PrismWork and HEARTI - Humility, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, Transparency, Inclusivity23:45 - The core traits of leadership in the 21st century25:51 - Why buy-in from the full leadership team is important28:51 - Often times what has happened is that someone is in pain and leaders need help to build it the right way.32:01 - Humility and curiosity drive awareness35:23 - Carol Dweck's research around scarcity mindset, abundance mindset and understanding a growth mindset.37:23 - Why courage matters39:06 - Courage happens every day39:42 - Sharing your truth and finding courage in doing so can help someone else41:52 - The cult of productivity44:01 - The construct of corporate America44:36 - The need to change what success looks like44:46 - Taking time off from work has massive benefits46:14 - Shame is not a driver for change49:57 - How to live your best life50:10 - Get clarity on your values and how you choose to spend your time
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