71. How to Build a Life Around Your Strengths with Gary Bolles

Gary Bolles is a master at understanding and managing disruption. As the Chair for the Future of Work for Singularity University, he helps others understand the impact of exponential change and how to navigate it.   Gary writes and lectures worldwide on the future of work, learning, and organizations. He also helps organizations, educators, and governments understand the needs of tomorrow’s workers and learners. He has 9 courses on LinkedIn with over a million students joining in!    In this episode, we really hone in on the changing times, especially around work culture and the shift towards a life full of purpose built around an individual’s strength. We’ll reference Gary’s new and most compelling book, The Next Rules of Work, where he masterfully guides people on how to navigate the most disruptive times!     Dive in and empower yourself by learning how to build a life around your strengths.  [00:01 - 6:07] Opening Segment   I introduce Gary Bolles Bio  Gary gives a bit of background around his life and work  Growing up as a son to a recovering minister  Gary’s father is the author of What Color is Your Parachute Gary’s revelation that you should do what you love Moving to Silicon Valley  How Gary pivoted into future innovations Becoming the Chair for Future    [06:08 - 24:28] 3 Steps to Pivot into New Work How his dad impacted the world with his legacy Helping people navigate massive changes in their life 11 million copies printed  You can have agency over your future 3 steps to pivot when changing work  What: Take inventory of your skills - treat it like you going on a trip  What makes you, YOU?  Take stock of your accomplishments Where: where can you