Jinny Uppal – Reflective Thinking and Strategic Inaction
03/31/22 • 29 min
Jinny Uppal is a Business and Technology Leader
And author of the award winning book, In/Action: Rethinking the Path to Results
In this episode Lauren and Jinny discuss:
What drives major progress
Leveraging reflective thinking and strategic inaction (inaction as a choice)
The mental health crisis and the importance of giving your mind a break
Default mode network (DMN) and supporting neuroscience research
Importance of meditation and mind wandering
Embracing delegation and how to develop this skill
Key takeaways:
Taking a pause or strategic inaction can be powerfully productive.
It is important to take time before meetings to calm nerves and reduce anxiety.
Infusing breaks throughout the day can improve mental wellbeing; reduce fatigue and burnout; and improve productivity.
Letting your mind wander to activate the DMN helps your brain “connect the dots” of information and come up with creative ideas.
Delegation is needed to move up the corporate ladder – it’s important to trust others and the process.
“As much as we like giving credit to action that gives us results, we underestimate the power of thoughtful pauses that give birth to new ideas” – Jinny Uppal
“We underestimate the power of our mind and our brain to come up with creative solutions to the problems we are facing.” – Jinny Uppal
“Delegation is the willingness to let go.” – Jinny Uppal
Reach out to Jinny at:
Website: https://www.jinnyuppal.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jinnyuppal/
Get the book, In/Action: Rethinking the Path to Results here:
Paperback and Kindle: https://amzn.to/3L6vJuc
Reach out to Lauren at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert
Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring
IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com
Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com
IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/
Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/
Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:
Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz
ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5
Jinny Uppal is a Business and Technology Leader
And author of the award winning book, In/Action: Rethinking the Path to Results
In this episode Lauren and Jinny discuss:
What drives major progress
Leveraging reflective thinking and strategic inaction (inaction as a choice)
The mental health crisis and the importance of giving your mind a break
Default mode network (DMN) and supporting neuroscience research
Importance of meditation and mind wandering
Embracing delegation and how to develop this skill
Key takeaways:
Taking a pause or strategic inaction can be powerfully productive.
It is important to take time before meetings to calm nerves and reduce anxiety.
Infusing breaks throughout the day can improve mental wellbeing; reduce fatigue and burnout; and improve productivity.
Letting your mind wander to activate the DMN helps your brain “connect the dots” of information and come up with creative ideas.
Delegation is needed to move up the corporate ladder – it’s important to trust others and the process.
“As much as we like giving credit to action that gives us results, we underestimate the power of thoughtful pauses that give birth to new ideas” – Jinny Uppal
“We underestimate the power of our mind and our brain to come up with creative solutions to the problems we are facing.” – Jinny Uppal
“Delegation is the willingness to let go.” – Jinny Uppal
Reach out to Jinny at:
Website: https://www.jinnyuppal.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jinnyuppal/
Get the book, In/Action: Rethinking the Path to Results here:
Paperback and Kindle: https://amzn.to/3L6vJuc
Reach out to Lauren at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert
Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring
IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com
Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com
IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/
Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/
Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:
Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz
ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5
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Stephanie Chung is the Chief Growth Officer of Wheels up. She’s also the first black President of a major aviation company.
In this episode Lauren and Stephanie discuss:
- How to stand out as a woman in a male dominated industry.
- Being a values-centered leader
- Moving from success to significance.
Key takeaways:
- Lean in to being “the only.”
- Get clarity about who you are – Brand yourself.
- People will trust you as a leader when they know you have their back.
- Confidence is key. Sometimes you build confidence by digging in, learning and doing.
- Learn how to say No.
“I’m fun, I’m fair and I’m tough. I demand excellence.” – Stephanie Chung
“You have to have confidence in your capability.” – Stephanie Chung
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Nina Leigh Krueger is the CEO and President at Nestlé Purina North America
In this episode Lauren and Nina Leigh discuss:
- The importance of having a sponsor and the difference between sponsors and mentors
- Continuing to invest in your career
- Identifying and acting upon inflection points to grow your career
- Empathy in leadership
Key takeaways:
- It’s important to build genuine relationships with people – you don’t always know who is looking out for you and your career interests, and the people who help you along the way might surprise you.
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- Mentors and sponsors are willing to see things in you that you may not be able to see yourself and find opportunities for development and growth that you may not know exist
- If you are going to ask someone to invest in you, be prepared; ask good questions; and listen
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- Be present and gain skills in the job that you have today while understanding that there are many paths to success
“Your career, like your life, is a journey not a destination.” - Nina Leigh Krueger
“Finding people who are willing to invest their time and energy and experience to help you is truly a gift and not something that should be taken lightly.” - Nina Leigh Krueger
“Tough love leads to growth if you accept it as an opportunity and a gift.” - Nina Leigh Krueger
Reach out to Nina Leigh at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-leigh-krueger-578b8a5/
Reach out to Lauren at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert
Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring
IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com
Earn Your Worth Website: www.earnyourworthcareers.com
IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/
Earn Your Worth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earn-your-worth-careers/
Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here:
Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz
ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5
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