Listen "#8: Finding Your Flow Zone"
Episode Synopsis
Navigating the Flow Zone for COOs and Second-in-Commands. The "Flow Zone" refers to a psychological state where a person is fully immersed and focused on an activity - there's a sense of energized focus, complete involvement and enjoyment. It is often described as being "in the zone".
In this episode, we take a deep dive on one of the flow characteristics Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi identified: the balance of skill level and challenge level. Flow greatly effects how a Second-In-Command functions in their role - we cover techniques to find and stay in flow as a leader.
You'll hear all about:
00:29: Defining the flow zone and its relevance to COOs and leaders, emphasizing the importance of finding individualized approaches.
01:04: The eight characteristics of flow as defined by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.
02:02: The balance of skill level and challenge level, and how they affect flow.
04:20: A conversation to have with your founder to find more challenge in your role.
05:11: The non-linear path executives will experience in and out of flow.
05:42: Techniques to avoid distractions pulling you out of flow.
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Links mentioned in the episode: "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience" by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
In this episode, we take a deep dive on one of the flow characteristics Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi identified: the balance of skill level and challenge level. Flow greatly effects how a Second-In-Command functions in their role - we cover techniques to find and stay in flow as a leader.
You'll hear all about:
00:29: Defining the flow zone and its relevance to COOs and leaders, emphasizing the importance of finding individualized approaches.
01:04: The eight characteristics of flow as defined by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.
02:02: The balance of skill level and challenge level, and how they affect flow.
04:20: A conversation to have with your founder to find more challenge in your role.
05:11: The non-linear path executives will experience in and out of flow.
05:42: Techniques to avoid distractions pulling you out of flow.
Rate, review & follow on Apple Podcasts
Click Here to Listen! Or Watch on Youtube If you haven't already done so, follow the podcast to make sure you never miss a value-packed episode.
Links mentioned in the episode: "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience" by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
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