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086 - Collective Intelligence #2 - Mapping the Terrain of Collectives

04/28/20 • 12 min

Create New Futures | How Leaders Produce Breakthroughs and Transform the World through Conversation

What is collective intelligence and how do we facilitate the generation of collective intelligence with a leadership team? Over the years, Aviv has endeavored to answer these questions through his work with teachers, entrepreneurs, business executives, coaches, healers, and futurists.

In this episode, Aviv shares discoveries he has made throughout his career. He expounds on the three lenses of mapping the terrain of collectives: the content lens, the character lens, and the cause lens. Finally, Aviv offers a series of thought-provoking reflections on the inherent value of collective intelligence.

01:22 – Defining Collective Intelligence and best practices for facilitating the generation of collective intelligence with a leadership team
03:27 – A surprising discovery Aviv made early in his life
05:17 – The three lenses of mapping the terrain of collectives
10:14 – Aviv reiterates the importance of collective intelligence

Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf86

01:22 – Defining Collective Intelligence and best practices for facilitating the generation of collective intelligence with a leadership team
03:27 – A surprising discovery Aviv made early in his life
05:17 – The three lenses of mapping the terrain of collectives
10:14 – Aviv reiterates the importance of collective intelligence

Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf86

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085 Terrence McNally - A World That Just Might Work

After twenty years as an actor, director, screenwriter, songwriter and record producer, Terrence McNally has refocused his work on his vision of working on creating a world that just might work. His experience and aspiration converged in his consulting and media work, as well as his role as a co-founder of a startup which offers more people more ways to contribute to achieving the UN’s sustainability development goals.

As a speaker, writer, consultant, and coach he helps foundations, public agencies and progressive businesses communicate. His work enables individuals and organizations to tell better stories and develop more compelling narratives.

In this episode, Terrence shares the passion that drives his work, what led him to these opportunities and the insights he developed by hosting his own podcast. Aviv and Terrence expound on the importance of big picture thinking, taking a long-term view of societal issues, and how each of us as individuals can play a larger role in changing the world.

02:35 – Terrence’s fierce passion for the work he does and his philosophy of learning by teaching
10:11 – How Terrence discovered his calling and vision
17:16 – The genesis behind Terrence’s phrase, ‘A world that just might work’
20:17 – Climate change and the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic
29:09 – The nature of Terrence’s collaboration with the United Nations
32:22 – The importance of storytelling and creating a compelling narrative
39:57 – How Terrence measures the success of his Free Forum podcast and recalls some of his most memorable interviews
42:41 – Three people, dead or alive, that Terrence would love to interview and what he would ask them
48:41 – Advice Terrence would give to those seeking a career in entertainment
52:44 – Two learning Terrence values above all others and parting words of wisdom

FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf85

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087 - Roberta Matuson: The Talent Maximizer

Roberta Matuson is a global strategist, advisor, best-selling author and the president of Matuson Consulting, where she has helped leaders in Fortune 500 companies, including Best Buy, GM, and New Balance. Known as the Talent Maximizer, Roberta in an expert in helping her clients achieve dramatic growth and market leadership through the maximization of talent.

In this episode, Aviv and Roberta expound on her work in the field of talent management and retention. They dive deep into the elements that factor into a satisfying work environment, including having a great manager, autonomy and a sense of purpose. Finally, Roberta provides her thoughts on the incoming generation of workers and best practices for employers to prune their workforce.

01:44 – Roberta reflects on her background in talent evaluation as well as what she enjoys most about her work
05:24 – Roberta speaks to the biggest lesson from her best-selling book, Suddenly in Charge
07:13 – The top three trends in talent development today
08:46 – The decision to write the book, Evergreen Talent, and key messages and takeaways about talent
11:45 – What the best companies are doing to attract and retain top-talent
14:39 – Roberta shares her thoughts on how different generations are interacting together in the workforce and best practices for improved relationships
19:19 – Elements that factor into a satisfying work environment
22:26 – Strategies for pruning the workforce and critical mistakes that prevent companies from cultivating evergreen talent
27:08 – Critical competencies and skills that new workforce entrants must master
30:02 – Two learnings Roberta values above all others
31:45 – Parting words of wisdom from Roberta