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165: Organizational Curiosity: How to Inspire Growth

August 27, 2018 By Ron Kitchens Leave a Comment

165: Organizational Curiosity: How to Inspire Growth

The more we know, the more we want to know. —Ron Kitchens On Today’s Episode: Carla and Ron discuss how important curiosity is to leadership. Creativity begins with curiosity; creativity is the catalyst for growth. The importance of continued learning: when you know more, you can do more. Ron's "old basement couch" simile. Why flexibility is important when setting big goals. Always Forward. Ron Question: Have you stopped learning? How can you inspire curiosity in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, Carla Sones, Creativity, Curiosity, development, flexibility, growth, leadership, organizational curiosity, podcast, professional development, Ron Kitchens

108: How To Adapt To The Changing Landscape Of Productivity

June 26, 2017 By ron kitchens Leave a Comment

108: How To Adapt To The Changing Landscape Of Productivity

You can’t put a harness on a race horse. – Ron Kitchens On Today’s Episode: Breaking down the old-age stigma of productivity that says as long as you are in your seat you are productive The work process has changed: untraditional hours, working remotely, flexibility Do not get lost in “tradition” Leaders need to manage and lead differently as the culture of effectiveness shifts Remove barriers to allow your team to produce with as little friction as possible Give your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, Brad Lomenick, Creativity, development, engagement, growth, innovation, Millennials, productivity, Ron Kitchens, Trust

092: Leadership Interview: Scott Belsky

February 27, 2017 By ron kitchens Leave a Comment

092: Leadership Interview: Scott Belsky

Creativity is, quite simply, a genuine interest combined with initiative. – Scott Belsky On Today’s Episode: A mobile workforce; can your team remain great while working remotely? When you lead with empathy it transcends any geographic boundaries. A resource that aids in connecting remotely: Slack. In theory, a mobile employee should be more effective and reliable. Creativity or spreadsheets, you don’t have to choose. A trick to problem solving better. What inspires + … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, continuous learning, Creativity, development, innovation, leadership, Millennials, mobile, productivity, Ron Kitchens, Scott Belsky

Catalyst University Faculty: Willie Baronet

October 31, 2016 By ron kitchens Leave a Comment

Catalyst University Faculty: Willie Baronet

Don’t find fault, find a remedy. - Henry Ford Willie Baronet was the owner and creative director of GroupBaronet (now MasonBaronet) from 1992-2006. His design and advertising work has been featured in Communication Arts, Graphis, AIGA, New York Art Directors, The One Show, Print Casebooks, Annual Report Trends, The Type Directors Club and Annual Report Design: A Historical Retrospective 1510-1990, organized by the Cooper-Hewitt National Museum of Design. In 2013 he was given the AIGA … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, Catalyst University, Creativity, growth, Home, Homelessness, Ron Kitchens, Willie Baronet

Catalyst University Faculty: Charles Duhigg

October 24, 2016 By ron kitchens Leave a Comment

Catalyst University Faculty: Charles Duhigg

The first step is to say I am in charge of my own life. — Charles Duhigg Charles Duhigg was awarded the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory Reporting as a member of The New York Times staff for the series “The iEconomy,” which examined Apple’s manufacturing practices overseas and what those practices can tell us about the American economy. Duhigg is also the winner of the National Academies of Sciences, National Journalism and George Polk awards, and a frequent contributor to television … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Catalyst University, Charles Duhigg, co-leadership, continuous learning, Creativity, Habits, productivity, Ron Kitchens

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