DECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross Thornley

Julio Maria Muhorro is an award-winning professional with a positive attitude, organization, and dependability. Julio uses his 7 years' experience within management, training and research environments to enable personal, professional and business growth. He is the founder of Sharing Knowledge International a company guided by the same mission and offers business advisory, career counselling, transformational coaching, training, speaking engagements, and knowledge consultancy.
Ross and  Julio discuss personal development in education, soft skills, self improvement and characteristics you want to embody. The pair also talk about mindfulness, mentors, mindset and finally adaptability.

Timestamps:

• 00:47 Julio's background
• 04:18 Focusing on the  behavioural human side before the technical
• 06:54  Successes working with so many people throughout Julio's career
• 10:27 Book - 'Personality isn't permanent' by Ben Hardy
• 11:22 What has Julio learned and some tips he can give
• 15:20 Company 'My Intent' .org 
• 18:28 Success stories of helping people grow  
• 25:22 Other skills Julio thinks we will need for the future
• 27:46 Steps to becoming more empathetic 
• 35:37 In adaptability what should be considered first

Connect with Julio

• Linkedin
• Website
• Twitter
• Instagram

'Personality Isn't Permanent' - Benjamin Hardy

• Book

My Intent

• Website

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• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation 

Dean Jackson is the co-creator of I Love Marketing and many other programs, is often regarded as the Marketing Buddha, a marketing philosopher, and marketing genius.
Ross and Dean discuss collaboration, the world migrating, advancements through history, his podcast (Welcome to Cloudlandia), equalisers and access to content. The pair also talk about unlearning, deconstructing, discovering opportunities and adaptability.

Timestamps:

• 57s Dean's background
• 01:40 The group Free Zone Frontier
• 03:34 Adapting from competitors to becoming collaborators 
• 05:22 A bit about Cloudlandia
• 14:16 Netflix and Blockbuster in our lifetimes
• 16:58 Dealing with being forced to change
•  19:43 Rethinking and adapting old processes
• 25:36 What can organisations do to look at the world differently
• 32:27 How to start thinking like an entrepreneur
• 36:57 Lasting impressions from the  AQai me assessment 

Connect with Dean

Dean Jackson
Podcast: Wecome to Cloudlandia
I Love Marketing
Twitter

Free Zone Frontier
Website

Connect with Ross:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation 

 Dr Gary Richter is an established Holistic Veterinarian who offers medical solutions not previously available to pets. His services include acupuncture, herbal therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, chiropractic, Pulsed Signal Therapy, physical rehabilitation and more.
Ross and Gary discuss his many styles of medicine to get a better outcome, comparing diagnostics with algorithms, alternate treatments, innovation, dealing with the epidemic and challenging times. The pair also talk about being grateful, pet and human healthcare, improving the quality of life and his keys to success.

Timestamps:

• 58: Gary's background
• 2:09: What has lead to Gary's flexible approach
• 6:40: How has Covid 19 affected Gary's practice (in Oakland)
• 11:07: How are the team dealing with the pandemic and new procedures
• 13:29: Has Gary's vision for the future changed
• 16:59: Crossovers between pet and human care which can drive innovation
• 21:17: What Gary looks for when recruiting new members to his team
• 27:47: Discussing if it is innate when dealing better with traumatic experiences
• 32:29: Gratitude 
• 36:24: Dealing with change in business and companies
• 41:00: How can Gary's methods be embraced in other areas of healthcare
• 45:13: Industries learning from each other 
• 46:37: Scenario planning and foresight 
• 50:47: Funny story about vet school 

Connect with Gary

LinkedIn
Website
Contact:  [email protected] 
Twitter
Facebook

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• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation 

Matt is a passionate, innovative & accomplished global HR Executive, Advisor, Consultant, Speaker & Podcast Host who sits at the intersection of technology, data & culture.  Today, as Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer at BentoHR, a digital transformation consultancy providing advisory services & workshops that align strategy, technology & data to create more human-centric workplaces with clients around the globe.
Ross and Matt discuss marketing, HR, humanity, creating culture in organisations, restructuring, decision making, managerial tactics, becoming adaptable and initiating change.

Timestamps:

• 57: Matt's Background
• 5:35: What has shaped Matt's thinking in practical terms
• 11:55: Matt's advice to companies who have put off making big decisions
• 17:16: Managing new goals
• 22:38: Advice on supporting people whose roles have to change
• 28:10: Tips to start adaptability and change
• 34:09: Thoughts on mental fitness 
• 41:45: Digital transformation and what has Matt's done in Bento to adapt for the future

Connect with Matt

LinkedIn
BentoHR

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• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation 

Professor Anna A. Tavis is a researcher is a writer, speaker, global educator and coach focusing on the Future of Work. Her passion is to develop innovative approaches to Talent and Organizations and help discover higher purpose for the next economy. She  teaches at New York University and lectures globally. Anna is also currently, working on a book about the "End of Talent Management as we know it." ( working title)
Ross and Anna discuss her experiences in crisis, challenges she's dealt with at NYU which can help advise other large organisations, who matters in organisations, adapting for the future, customising services and re-skilling society. The pair also go over her insights on data, community ecosystems and learning the lessons of neglecting things.

Timestamps:

• 1:20: Experience of the last few months as a lecturer and the changes she's faced
• 5:30:  What's been some of the challenges that have gone better than expected dealing with students and the complex eco system of NYU
• 9:52: What can large organizations learn from after what Anna has experienced with changes at NYU
• 15:18: What things now are preparing us now for the future
• 23:53: Anna's philosophy on management vs development in universities and students
• 29:44: Ross shares a quick story about data
• 31:00: Asking the right questions on data: Anna's views and philosophy
• 38:05: What Anna sees coming in the future and skills we need to obtain
• 43:20: Skills for a harmonious society 

Connect with Anna

• Anna A Tavis
• LinkedIn
• [email protected]
• NYU

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• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation 

Dr. Mindy, an MCC certified coach, author, entrepreneur, executive, is Adjunct Faculty at Lewis University and Faculty and Honorary Director at Potential Genesis, Chennai India. She is President of Collaborative Networks, an executive coaching, and leadership development firm.  The pair discuss Coaching, team development, resilience, embracing resistance and how our brains are hardwired. Leadership in uncertain times. Communicating as a team, coaching clients, navigating accelerating change and essential skills for the next decade.

Timestamps:

1:17: A little of Mindy's background?
5:34: What would Mindy do differently for a system change
8:11: Discussing resistance and challenges Mindy has come across in her career
15:36: How can organisation's/people prepare for keeping up with the pace of change ahead
18:53: The key differences between leadership yesterday and leadership now
21:39: Who has been successful (teams, leaders, organisations) embracing transformation and re-skilling?
28:41: Managing future change
31:25: Tips for teams to adapt and thrive
37:54: Tips for individuals to adapt and thrive
44:50: Predictions for this time next year and tips to thrive?

Connect with Mindy

Dr Mindy L. Gewirtz
Linkedin

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• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation 

Dr. Mindy, an MCC certified coach, author, entrepreneur, executive, is Adjunct Faculty at Lewis University and Faculty and Honorary Director at Potential Genesis, Chennai India. She is President of Collaborative Networks, an executive coaching, and leadership development firm.  The pair discuss Coaching, team development, resilience, embracing resistance and how our brains are hardwired. Leadership in uncertain times. Communicating as a team, coaching clients, navigating accelerating change and essential skills for the next decade.

Timestamps:

1:17: A little of Mindy's background?
5:34: What would Mindy do differently for a system change
8:11: Discussing resistance and challenges Mindy has come across in her career
15:36: How can organisation's/people prepare for keeping up with the pace of change ahead
18:53: The key differences between leadership yesterday and leadership now
21:39: Who has been successful (teams, leaders, organisations) embracing transformation and re-skilling?
28:41: Managing future change
31:25: Tips for teams to adapt and thrive
37:54: Tips for individuals to adapt and thrive
44:50: Predictions for this time next year and tips to thrive?

Connect with Mindy

Dr Mindy L. Gewirtz
Linkedin

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• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation 

 Judith W. Umlas is Sr. Vice President, author and trainer at International Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL), a global corporate training company.  She is also the author of the ground-breaking book, The Power of Acknowledgment which has been credited with changing workplaces and lives by making use of the 7 Principles of Acknowledgment she developed. Her other books are Grateful Leadership, Using the Power of Acknowledgment to Engage All Your People and Achieve Superior Results and You’re Totally Awesome! (The Power of Acknowledgment for Kids). Judith delivers inspiring, motivational and transformational keynote addresses on Grateful Leadership and The Power of Acknowledgement all over the world and trained over 50,000 people through her leading edge, highly interactive and engaging courses – with outstanding and long lasting results.
Extraordinary examples of customer service, the process and science of writing her book, communication, training leaders, learning, focusing on gratitude and grateful Leadership. The pair also discuss Judith’s passion, mission and purpose through The Power of Acknowledgment.

Timestamps:

•  0:58:   A bit of Judy's background
• 7:35:    Book The Fred Factor
• 9:14:    Early stages of acknowledgment
• 11:13: Acknowledgment while flying story
• 16:00: The difference between an acknowledgement and a compliment
• 18:25: Moments The Power of Acknowledgment  has helped other organisations and companies
• 21:04: Power of Acknowledgment exercise 
• 22:54: Acknowledgment story about a customer
• 27:24: The cost of not acknowledging
• 30:39: Sharing the five C's of acknowledgment
• 39:43: Lee Brower's B.I.G. - Begin In Gratitude
• 43:25: Principles of grateful leadership
• 47:45: Judy's final thought 

Connect with Judith:

• Judith W. Umlas
• LinkedIn
• Books (The Power of Acknowledgment/ Grateful Leadership/ You’re Totally Awesome!)
• Grateful Leadership 5 Cs
• Email Judith at:   [email protected]

Connect with Ross:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation 

 Judith W. Umlas is Sr. Vice President, author and trainer at International Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL), a global corporate training company.  She is also the author of the ground-breaking book, The Power of Acknowledgment which has been credited with changing workplaces and lives by making use of the 7 Principles of Acknowledgment she developed. Her other books are Grateful Leadership, Using the Power of Acknowledgment to Engage All Your People and Achieve Superior Results and You’re Totally Awesome! (The Power of Acknowledgment for Kids). Judith delivers inspiring, motivational and transformational keynote addresses on Grateful Leadership and The Power of Acknowledgement all over the world and trained over 50,000 people through her leading edge, highly interactive and engaging courses – with outstanding and long lasting results.
Extraordinary examples of customer service, the process and science of writing her book, communication, training leaders, learning, focusing on gratitude and grateful Leadership. The pair also discuss Judith’s passion, mission and purpose through The Power of Acknowledgment.

Timestamps:

•  0:58:   A bit of Judy's background
• 7:35:    Book The Fred Factor
• 9:14:    Early stages of acknowledgment
• 11:13: Acknowledgment while flying story
• 16:00: The difference between an acknowledgement and a compliment
• 18:25: Moments The Power of Acknowledgment  has helped other organisations and companies
• 21:04: Power of Acknowledgment exercise 
• 22:54: Acknowledgment story about a customer
• 27:24: The cost of not acknowledging
• 30:39: Sharing the five C's of acknowledgment
• 39:43: Lee Brower's B.I.G. - Begin In Gratitude
• 43:25: Principles of grateful leadership
• 47:45: Judy's final thought 

Connect with Judith:

• Judith W. Umlas
• LinkedIn
• Books (The Power of Acknowledgment/ Grateful Leadership/ You’re Totally Awesome!)
• Grateful Leadership 5 Cs
• Email Judith at:   [email protected]

Connect with Ross:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation 

Beth Armknecht Miller is CEO of Executive Velocity, a top talent and leadership development advisory firm. Beth is a trusted executive consultant, Vistage Chair Emeritus, and committed volunteer. She is certified in Myers Briggs, Hogan, and Business DNA. And, she is a Certified Managerial Coach by Kennesaw University. A sought-after speaker on hiring, leadership development, and succession planning. Her book, Are You Talent Obsessed is available on Amazon. 

Host Ross Thornley and Beth address people's fears, organisational success, unlearning, assessing people, creating development plans and building new habits. The pair also discuss succession planning, upskilling, reinventing yourself and setting up a coaching culture in an organisation. 

Timestamps:

•  1:10: What led Beth to being the chair of Vistage
• 3:53: Looking back on mistakes
• 4:45: Group coaching
• 5:10: Doing things differently and mini adventures
• 7:34: Beth's experience of success in planning including highs and lows
• 12:22: Advice to someone taking on new work role and it's extra commitments
• 14:08: Managing timelines
• 17:36: Advice on if you don't agree with a companies decisions who are set in their ways
• 19:29: Helping development through chance 
• 21:47: The difference between learning  development training and coaching
• 24:54: Examples of reskilling we can learn from
• 29:17: Advice for people under pressure to get a result and manage it
• 31:41: Advice on if employees aren't getting results quick enough
• 33:32: Looking for help outside your team
• 36:03: Rethinking yourself and creating a successful new identity
• 38:59: Practical tips to survive in small businesses today
• 44:03: Advice for employees who don't fit in 

Resources:

Beth Miller
LinkedIn
Are You Talent Obsessed? (Book)

Connect with Ross:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Moonshot Innovation