Stop seeking external validation for your goals - trust yourself

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Guest Overview:

Elena Zhukova is a co-founder of OKR Poland with over 20 years of experience helping companies across Europe and the USA build and implement effective strategies.

She has introduced OKRs to 20+ organizations in various industries and is passionate about empowering founders to create businesses that bring them happiness and freedom.

Episode focus:

In this episode, Elena shares her insights on how OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) can transform businesses and empower teams.

From overcoming implementation challenges to applying OKRs in a meaningful way, Elena provides practical advice for aligning goals with business strategy and personal success.

Key topics covered:

Timestamps:

00:00 intro and guest overview

01:30 Elena’s career milestones and journey with OKRs

06:10 what makes OKRs special compared to other frameworks

10:15 common challenges in implementing OKRs

19:15 how OKRs can be easily applied in companies

26:35 practices for getting started with OKRs

29:50 myths about OKRs and how to avoid them

36:40 what leaders should consider when using OKRs

38:10 can OKRs be used in personal life?

41:55 how to get started with OKRs

45:25 how can leaders support their teams in adopting OKRs

53:40 top tips for maintaining motivation and focus when working with OKRs

01:00:45 the future of OKRs and upcoming trends

01:06:05 final advice and closing thoughts

Mentions and links:

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CNxve0md8xk

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