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Thrive Corporate: Success Guide Wise Mind
In this episode of Tim Stating the Obvious, host Tim Staton sits down with Edward Bjurstrom, author of The Success Guide: How to Thrive in the Corporate Environment. Drawing from over 40 years leading in biopharma at companies like Amgen and Gilead Sciences, Edward shares a practical roadmap for how to survive in corporate America and how to thrive in the corporate world—whether you're navigating high-stakes regulated environments or aiming to get promoted faster in a large company.
Edward explains how to think and work holistically, balancing the rational mind (logic and facts) with the emotional mind (feelings and intuition) to reach the wise mind—that integrated state where decisions feel clear and effective. He dives into the rational mind vs emotional mind dynamic, why the wise mind rational mind emotional mind balance matters so much in leadership, and how understanding the psychological definition of a flow state can unlock peak individual and team performance.
You get actionable insights on avoiding common pitfalls, fostering trust and accountability, and applying concepts like design thinking understanding how designers think and work to solve complex corporate challenges. Whether you're dealing with burnout, mistrust, or just wanting sustained success, Edward's lessons from his book offer a no-nonsense guide to building excellence without sacrificing well-being.
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Enroll in the Leadership Course: https://themanyhatsofleadership.learnworlds.com/course/the-edge-mindset
Connect with Edward Bjurstrom
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4RBL543
Website : www.mountaintopconsul.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/edwardbjurstrom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edward.bjurstrom
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Thrive Corporate: Success Guide Wise Mind
In this episode of Tim Stating the Obvious, host Tim Staton sits down with Edward Bjurstrom, author of The Success Guide: How to Thrive in the Corporate Environment. Drawing from over 40 years leading in biopharma at companies like Amgen and Gilead Sciences, Edward shares a practical roadmap for how to survive in corporate America and how to thrive in the corporate world—whether you're navigating high-stakes regulated environments or aiming to get promoted faster in a large company.
Edward explains how to think and work holistically, balancing the rational mind (logic and facts) with the emotional mind (feelings and intuition) to reach the wise mind—that integrated state where decisions feel clear and effective. He dives into the rational mind vs emotional mind dynamic, why the wise mind rational mind emotional mind balance matters so much in leadership, and how understanding the psychological definition of a flow state can unlock peak individual and team performance.
You get actionable insights on avoiding common pitfalls, fostering trust and accountability, and applying concepts like design thinking understanding how designers think and work to solve complex corporate challenges. Whether you're dealing with burnout, mistrust, or just wanting sustained success, Edward's lessons from his book offer a no-nonsense guide to building excellence without sacrificing well-being.
Connect with Tim:
Website: timstatingtheobvious.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timstatingtheobvious
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfDcITKUdniO8R3RP0lvdw
Instagram: @TimStating
TikTok: @timstatingtheobvious
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-staton-04b41a271/
SKOOL Community: https://www.skool.com/timstatingtheobvious-9537/about?ref=de9c7e65d8ba4eeabc1a8eea413c125b
Enroll in the Leadership Course: https://themanyhatsofleadership.learnworlds.com/course/the-edge-mindset
Connect with Edward Bjurstrom
Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4RBL543
Website : www.mountaintopconsul.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/edwardbjurstrom
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edward.bjurstrom