Strategic Momentum

We’ve all had our share of bad bosses and we’re familiar with the negative impact they can have on our ability to grow and thrive. Kim Scott, co-founder of Candor, Inc. and author of the NYT & WSJ bestseller ‘Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss without Losing your Humanity’ has made it her company’s mission to rid the world of bad bosses by helping organizations create BS-free zones at workplaces around the world.

Her breadth of experiences have given her an in-depth perspective on the conditions that people need to do their best work. She was a startup founder and CEO, led AdSense, YouTube, and Doubleclick Online Sales and Operations at Google and then joined Apple to develop and teach a leadership seminar. Further, Kim’s been a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, Twitter, and several other tech companies.

And what she’s learned is that it takes being radically candid as a manager - caring personally while challenging directly to create the right momentum.

In this episode, Kim shares:

• Where some of the bad boss behavior emanates from
• The challenges that many leaders face when it comes to knowing how to guide their teams effectively
• The concepts, applications and benefits behind the Radical Candor framework
• How to deliver praise and criticism in a way that is helpful

Learn more, and find the complete show notes, at https://www.strategicmomentum.co/episodes/73

Resources:

• Candor Inc.
• Radical Candor Book

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“Fail fast, fail often” is a common business concept that many apply (or desire to) in order to drive growth for their organization.

While this mindset and approach is something that many say they embrace, it isn’t always fully realized in a way that builds the right forward momentum. So what does it take to create an environment where failure isn’t feared but rather is used as a building block for mindful learning - for you and your organization?

Rick Lindquist is the founder of LegUp Ventures and former CEO of Zane Benefits now People Keep. Rick was put at the helm of the company at the ripe of old age of 22 and spent the next 10 years quickly learning and iterating in his role. From the highs and lows of that experience, he has gained a deep appreciation of the importance of learning from failure.

Now in his mid thirties and in the next phase of his career, he is focused on using what he has learned to help underdogs get a leg up, as an entrepreneur, author and consultant.

In this episode Rick shares:

• What ‘Fail Fast. Fail Often.’ really means when it comes to creating that positive approach for you and your organization
• How to create an environment that makes it safe to fail professionally and personally
• The importance of intentional self-reflection to truly see the potential lessons learned and grow from it

Learn more, and find the complete show notes, at https://www.strategicmomentum.co/episodes/66

Resources:

• Connect with Rick on Twitter and LinkedIn
• Visit Rick’s website

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Between the draw of Silicon Valley and the success of shows like Shark Tank, entrepreneurship and startups are undoubtedly more trendy than ever — and in some ways, it’s become an obsession.

Some view entrepreneurship as an outcome, while others see it as a necessity, or even as a habit and a practice. Technology has also seemingly made it easier to achieve success. But is that really the case?

Bryan Stolle has created more than $1 billion in realized liquidity for his investors as a founder of multiple companies. And as founder and CEO of Agile Software, Bryan led the creation of a new category now called product lifecycle management (PLM). He’s overseen the creation, go-to-market, and market growth of product and service offerings that have achieved more than $2 billion in revenues, and has raised more than $1 billion in venture, public market and investment management capital.

In his current role as a Founding Partner at Wildcat Venture Partners, he focuses on investments in FinTech, InsureTech, PropTech, and software as a service (SaaS).

In this episode, Bryan shares his perspective on the perceptions and realities of entrepreneurship, the myths and misconceptions that are still prevalent, and what an aspiring or current entrepreneur needs to consider to create momentum for success.

Learn more, and find the complete show notes, at https://www.strategicmomentum.co/episodes/67

Resources:

• Connect with Bryan: LinkedIn | Twitter | Email
• Visit Wildcat’s website
• Read Bryan’s blog on Forbes

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Whether you’re the leader of a company or a new hire, understanding and developing your EQ is essential to career success. But if you are one of many with social anxiety, breaking out of your comfort zone to build meaningful connections with others is challenging. And if you manage someone with social anxiety, you might mistake their behavior for a lack of motivation, but really that’s not the case.

For Mark Metry, learning how to overcome his own struggles with mental health while reframing his mindset was critical to driving his career. Mark is a 22-year-old entrepreneur and the author of Screw Being Shy: Learn How to Manage Social Anxiety and Be Yourself in Front of Anyone, and he’s on a mission to spread awareness about social anxiety and help others learn to overcome it.

In this episode, Mark shares his personal journey, the science behind social anxiety, advice for breaking through to meet your potential, and how to better understand those who may suffer from this social disorder.

Learn more, and find the complete show notes, at https://www.strategicmomentum.co/episodes/

Resources:

• Visit markmetry.com
• Buy Screw Being Shy

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• On Apple Podcasts
• On the Google Play Store
• On Stitcher Radio
• On Spotify

Strategic Momentum is produced by Crate Media

This season, we’ve covered topics ranging from entrepreneurship and management, to understanding and building up your soft-skills like networking and navigating office politics — all of which are critical to being able to move dynamically upward in challenging times. For our 75th episode and season closer, we recap some of our favorite tips and advice from the last 11 episodes of 2020.

As a note — this show is geared toward providing actionable tips and practical advice with context so you can employ these words of wisdom in your day-to-day environment. So, we’ve decided to move toward the term “podcourse” to describe the listening experience.

So, in this episode, Connie is joined by Strategic Momentum Marketing Manager Alexis Anthony to discuss the key takeaways from the podcourses this season.

Learn more, and find the complete show notes, at strategicmomentum.co/podcast.

Resources:

• Take the Career Success Survey
• Connect with Connie: Email | LinkedIn
• Connect with Alexis: Email | LinkedIn
• Share Your Feedback and Suggestions

Strategic Momentum is produced by Crate Media