Partnering Leadership

In this episode, Mahan Tavakoli speaks about the leadership lessons we can learn from the woman-led movement for freedom in Iran: Woman Life Freedom, Zan Zendegi, Azadi. Mahan shares why we need to think about power differently in society or organizations. The reasons for a shift away from the old power models based on hierarchies to new power models based on aligned movements. Mahan uses this example to show the need for a change of thinking in organizations with a greater need to align around purpose. Finally, Mahan shares the origins of the Stockdale Paradox and how that relates to the survival and success of all movements and change initiatives.  

Mentioned:

Baraye by Shervin Hajipour (full version on YouTube with English subtitles) 

Partnering Leadership conversation with Greg Satell, author of Cascades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change

Partnering Leadership conversation with Chip Walker, coauthor of Activate Brand Purpose: How to Harness the Power of Movements to Transform Your Company

Partnering Leadership conversation with Gia Nardini, coauthor of Together We Rise: How Social Movements Succeed

Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:

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Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn 

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Amelia Dunlop and Ashley Reichheld. Amelia Dunlop is the Chief Experience Officer for Deloitte Digital and a Principal at Deloitte LLP. Ashley Reichheld is a principal at Deloitte Digital and the creator of the HX TrustID. Together they are the coauthors of the newly released book The Four Factors of Trust: How Organizations Can Earn Lifelong Loyalty. In the conversation, Amelia Dunlop and Ashley Reichheld share why trusted companies outperform their peers by up to 400% by impacting their employees, customers, and partners. In addition, Amelia Dunlop and Ashley Reichheld share why building trust is the greatest opportunity to create a competitive advantage and how leaders can build greater trust. They also talk about the Four Factors of Trust: Humanity, Capability, Transparency, and Reliability and the importance of each in creating better business outcomes by positively impacting human behavior. Finally, Amelia Dunlop and Ashley Reichheld share actionable strategies for leaders to improve trust with their customers, the workforce, and partners.  

Connect with Amelia Dunlop and Ashley Reichheld

Deloitte Four Factors of Trust 

Amelia Dunlop on LinkedIn 

Ashley Reichheld on LinkedIn 

Four Factors of Trust on Amazon 

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Mahan Tavakoli Website 

Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn 

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with David DeWolf. David DeWolf is the Founder, President, and CEO of 3Pillar Global, a digital product development services organization building breakthrough software products that power digital businesses. He is also an Amazon best-selling author of The Product Mindset: Succeed in the Digital Economy by Changing the Way Your Organization Thinks. David DeWolf’s leadership at 3Pillar has been honored by numerous awards, including The Software Report’s Top 50 Tech Services CEOs, SmartCEO Magazine’s Future 50, Washington DC’s 40 Under 40, and Virginia’s Fantastic 50. In this conversation, David DeWolf shares why he decided to start 3Pillar Global and how he has continued to grow as a CEO as the organization has grown. He also shares the principled leadership practices which have helped the organization stay aligned over the years. Finally, David DeWolf talks about the challenges and opportunities as organizations navigate the changing landscape of work and collaboration.

Connect with David DeWolf

David DeWolf Website

David DeWolf on LinkedIn 

The Evolving Leader Podcast 

3Pillar Global Website 

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Mahan Tavakoli Website 

Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn 

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Patrick McGinnis. Patrick coined the term FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and FOBO (Fear of a Better Option) while attending Harvard Business School. Patrick McGinnis is the author of two international bestsellers, including Fear of Missing Out: Practical Decision-Making in a World of Overwhelming Choice, and the host of the hit podcast FOMO Sapiens. In this conversation, Patrick McGinnis discusses why our need to be included can be overwhelming and what we can do to overcome it. He also talks about FOBO (Fear of a Better Option) and its adverse impacts on our mental health and the quality and speed of our decision-making. 

Some Highlights:

- Patrick McGinnis on what led him to write about “FOMO” and “FOBO” while attending Harvard Business School

- How FOMO or the fear of missing out can be beneficial and destructive at the same time

- Patrick McGinnis on controlling the negative consequences of the Fear of Missing Out

- The common triggers of FOMO and how to manage the triggers

- Patrick McGinnis on overcoming FOMO at work 

- Understanding the impact of the Fear of a Better Option (FOBO) on decision-making

- Patrick McGinnis on controlling the desire for optimization that leads to FOBO

Also mentioned in this episode:

- Carl Jung, psychiatrist, The wounded healer Archetype

- Rosa Parks, Civil Rights Leader

- Mahatma Gandhi, Leader of Indian Independence Movement

Books Mentioned:

- Fear of Missing Out: Practical Decision-Making in a World of Overwhelming Choice by Patrick McGinnis 

- System Failure by Joe Zieja

- Backable: The Surprising Truth Behind what Makes People Take a Chance on You by Carlye Adler and Suneel Gupta

- Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age by Bruce Feiler

- The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor

- Flourish by Martin Seligman

- Lost in the Valley of Death: A Story of Obsession and Danger in the Himalayas by Harley Rustad

- The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self by Martha Beck

- Entrepreneurial You: Monetize Your Expertise, Create Multiple Income Streams, and Thrive by Dorie Clark

- Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything by Alexandra Carter

- Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life by Luke Burgis

- The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz

- Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

Connect with Patrick McGinnis:

Patrick McGinnis on Podcast

Patrick McGinnis Website

Patrick McGinnis on LinkedIn

Patrick McGinnis on Instagram

Patrick McGinnis on Twitter

Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:

MahanTavakoli.com

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dr. Paul Zeitz. Paul Zeitz is a physician, epidemiologist, and award-winning global justice and human rights advocate with over 35 years of advocacy experience. As a survivor of early childhood incest, he serves as the interim coordinator of a newly forming global movement to end sexual violence against children and adolescents and Keep Kids Safe. Dr. Zeitz serves as the Executive Director of Build A Movement 2022 and co-leader of #breathewithme Revolution, where he co-convenes the U.S. National Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Movement. Dr. Paul Zeitz is the author of two books: Waging Justice and Waging Optimism. In the conversation, Paul Zeitz shares why he became involved in various movements and how movements can get traction. Dr. Paul Zeitz, who had the honor of working with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, shares how, with persistent Optimism, we can each make commitments and build movements to usher in a new era of justice. 

"Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world."                                          Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Connect with Dr. Paul Zeitz

Dr. Paul Zeitz Website   

Dr. Paul Zeitz on LinkedIn 

Dr. Paul Zeitz on Amazon

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Mahan Tavakoli Website 

Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn 

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Vitaliy Katsenelson about leading with soul and living a meaningful life. Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO of the Denver-based value investment firm IMA. He is also the author of Soul in the Game: The Art of a Meaningful Life. His recent book has received praise from leading thinkers, including Nassim Nicholas Taleb and Ret. General Stanley McChrystal. In the conversation, Vitaliy Katsenelson spoke about the impact of scarcity on our thinking, the value of creating psychologically safe work environments, and the importance of connection to building trust. Vitaliy Katsenelson shared thoughts on failure's role in achieving success and some mental models he uses for better decision-making. Finally, Vitaliy Katsenelson shared how Stoic philosophy can help us lead more fulfilling lives and why we need to have soul in the game.  

Connect with Vitaliy Katsenelson:

Vitaliy Katsenelsen at soulinthegame.net

Vitaliy Katsenelson's podcast “The Intellectual Investor”

Vitaliy Katsenelsen at contrarianedge.com

Soul in the Game: The Art of a Meaningful Life on Amazon

Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:

Mahan Tavakoli Website

Mahan Tavakoli LinkedIn

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli discusses how to design a better future of work with Bob Fox, founder of Fox Architects and Publisher of Work Design Magazine. As FOX Architects’ Principal, Bob Fox chairs the firm’s advisory board, focusing on building the firm to design more complex, integrated projects while also helping increase client value. Bob Fox is a leader in the architecture and interior design industry and is well respected for his open-minded and innovative approach to workplace design. In the conversation, Bob Fox shared why he is excited about this point as organizations rethink the office space and its potential in the future of work. Bob Fox also shares ideas on how physical space can support fundamental organizational cultural values and practices.  

Connect with Bob Fox:

Bob Fox on Fox Architects

Bob Fox on Work Design Magazine

Bob Fox on Linkedin

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Lia Garvin. Lia Garvin is the author of UNSTUCK: Reframe Your Thinking to Free Yourself From the Patterns and People that Hold You Back. In the conversations, Lia Garvin shares lessons from her experience working for some of the largest and most influential companies in tech, including Microsoft, Google, and Apple, on ways to use reframing to manage difficult situations and get unstuck. Finally, Lia Garvin shares thoughts on overcoming imposter syndrome and tackling challenges that hold us back from personal and professional breakthroughs.  

Connect with Lia Garvin

Lia Garvin Website
Lia Garvin LinkedIn 
Unstuck: Reframe your thinking to free yourself from the patterns and people that hold you back on Amazon

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Catherine Meloy. Catherine Meloy serves as President and CEO of Goodwill of Greater Washington and the Goodwill Excel Center Adult Charter High School. In the conversation, Catherine Meloy shared why she decided to leave a successful 20+ year management career in the radio industry to join Goodwill in 2003. Next, Catherine Meloy talked about the strength of the Goodwill brand and how she led the rebranding of Goodwill in the Greater Washington D.C. region. Finally, Catherine Meloy shared why and how Goodwill makes a positive difference in the community by transforming lives through the power of education and employment. 

Connect with Catherine Meloy:

Catherine Meloy at Goodwill of Greater Washington 

Goodwill of Greater Washington Website

Goodwill of Greater Washington LinkedIn

Goodwill of Greater Washington Twitter

Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:

Mahan Tavakoli Website

Mahan Tavakoli LinkedIn

More information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website:

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with David McRaney. David McRaney is a science journalist, host of the You Are Not So Smart podcast, and an internationally best-selling author of books, including his latest, How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion. In the conversation, David McRaney shares the origin of his fascination with persuasion and his thoughts on the basis of how we form our beliefs. David McRaney shared examples of psychological factors contributing to the rigidity of our opinions and beliefs. Finally, David McRaney shared the many challenges in changing minds and how minds change.  

Some Highlights:

-David McRaney on why he became fascinated with the origin of our belief systems

-Where do our beliefs come from, and how do we form opinions?

-David McRaney on why all reasoning is motivated 

-Why we modulate our responses and how that impacts teams and organizations

-The status game and the role it plays in all aspects of life, including at work

-David McRaney on the impact of pluralistic ignorance on groups and organizations

-Why we are more worried about disagreeing with "us" than with "them"

-David McRaney on the fear of social death and how it impacts team interactions

-The reason why some become part of conspiracy theory communities

-David McRaney on what leads to the "false flag operation" explanation

-Impact of minimal group paradigm on decision making

-David McRaney on why are we persuaded by some points of view and not by others

-Why and how people change their minds

-The one question that can help you become more persuasive

-David McRaney on the most crucial question to ask ourselves before seeking to change someone else's mind

Connect with David McRaney

David McRaney Website 

David McRaney's You Are Not So Smart podcast

David McRaney on LinkedIn

David McRaney on Twitter

How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion on Amazon

Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:

Mahan Tavakoli Website

Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn

More information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website:

https://www.partneringleadership.com/

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Mahan Tavakoli Website 

Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn 

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