Small Changes, Big Transformation (ft. Eric Termuende, Global Keynote Speaker + Bestselling Author, 'Rethink Work')

OPENING QUOTE:“I want to be very clear for all of the Playmakers here. The future of work is a journey, not a destination. It's every step that we take now, it's the small changes that we make to ensure that we can keep and attract the best talent, build a strong culture to improve our leadership practices and our soft skills. It is everything that we're doing to build a better, more resilient organization for tomorrow.” — Eric TermuendeGUEST BIO:Eric Termuende is a global keynote speaker and author of the best-selling book, Rethink Work. Having been on hundreds of stages and worked with and studied the greatest places to work in the world, he knows exactly what it takes to build incredible teams that are resilient, innovative, and ready for the future of work. A former world economic forum global shaper and recognized as one of the top 100 emerging innovators under 35 by American Express, his ideas have been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global, and the Huffington Post.Learn more about Eric Termuende:WebsiteTwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookCORE TOPICS + DETAILS:[7:08] - There’s No ‘Best’ CultureBe who you are, don’t be who you’re notMagazines and websites can try to rate the ‘best’ company culture, but the truth is that there’s only the best company culture for you. Quirky company atmospheres like the ones at Zappos may not be for everyone, but they are so firmly who they are that they attract lines of qualified applicants around the block.[20:53] - Don’t Be Netflix. Be YouStop looking to other organizations as ‘perfect’ examplesEveryone wants to be the ‘next’ Google or Netflix. But the truth is that you don’t really want to be like them, you want the happiness, satisfaction, and success they have. Find out what the process of obtaining those things looks like for your organization. It may be the same in some cases, but in others it may be dramatically different.[25:27] - The Power of Psychological SafetyWhen people are empowered to be themselves, amazing things happenListening sessions are a powerful tool that can help team members feel safe, heard, and empowered. How available are you to hear ideas? How safe do the people around you feel sharing their ideas? [29:01] - People Hate Change, and They Hate Standing StillThe power of a difference of a few degreesNever underestimate the power of incremental changes. People and organizations can react negatively to massive sea changes, but the essence of a one-degree shift is that it’s the smallest viable change, like one degree on a compass, and it can eventually lead an organization to completely transform. [33:40] - Trust Requires PresenceDoing two things at once means doing neither thing wellOn average, we’re doing two things at once for 42% of our day. We’re texting while we’re on a phone call, we’re finalizing a report while we’re watching a movie with someone. But you can’t build trust when you’re multitasking. Trust requires attention, presence, and focus. You just have to be willing to give it.[48:40] - Deeply Consider Where You Invest Your LifeWhether it’s 10,000 hours or 100,000 hours, make it matterIf you’re going to invest your life’s work into something, make it count. Make it matter. Do something that gives you energy instead of depleting you of energy. It takes commitment and dedication and sacrifice to achieve something, so make it something worth achieving. RESOURCES:[0:36] The Power of Playing Offense, by Paul Epstein[29:24] Dave Brailsford BioFOLLOW: We'd love to hear your thoughts on today’s episode. Feel free to DM Paul on social or shoot him an email at [email protected] to keep making the right plays? Subscribe to Playmakers now.Check out more episodes and content on the Playmaker’s website.Learn more about Eric Termuende:WebsiteTwitterLinkedInInstagramFacebookFollow Paul Epstein:Playmakers PodcastThe Power of Playing OffenseLinkedInFacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeSHOW SPONSOR:Audible: Interested in leveling up and lifelong learning? Then what’s better than a free audio book and 30-day free trial when you visit audible.playmakerspod.com? With over 200,000 titles to choose from, there’s no limit to what you can explore and learn on Audible. 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He’s broken every premium revenue metric in Super Bowl history as the NFL’s sales leader. He’s opened a billion-dollar stadium, helped save the New Orleans NBA franchise, and founded the San Francisco 49ers Talent Academy.He's since installed his leadership and high-performance playbook with Fortune 500 leaders, Founders and CEOs, MBAs, and professional athletes.Now, as Founder of Purpose Labs, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and host of the Playmakers: Impact Unleashed podcast, Paul explores how living and working with a focus on leadership, culture, and purpose can transform organizations and individuals anywhere to unleash their full potential.Learn more about Paul at PaulEpsteinSpeaks.comOrder Paul’s new bookThe Power of Playing OffenseCREDITS:Paul Epstein: Host | [email protected] Trombley: Executive Producer | [email protected]