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LeaderChat 2022

Session 8.0: Earvin "Magic" Johnson | General Discussion

11/2/2020

 
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Leaders are chronic learners, and Earvin “Magic” Johnson— Basketball Hall-of-Famer, entrepreneur and philanthropist— is proof of that fact. As a champion basketball player turned business leader, Magic attributes his pursuit of knowledge to his success. “I was thirsty and hungry for knowledge, and that’s what really got me started,” he says of his transition from court to boardroom in an interview at Leadercast 2020—Positive Disruption. He shares the following lessons he gained through his experiences on and off the court. 

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Session 8.1: Earvin "Magic" Johnson | #1

11/1/2020

 

Ignore the naysayers.

People told Magic he was too tall to be a point guard. They also told him he couldn’t go from the court to the boardroom. He was determined to prove them wrong. “All those doubters, I was able to say, ‘No, you’re not going to define who I can become,’” he explains. Whether you’re chasing what you believe you’re capable of or sticking to your guns in your decision-making, ignore those who doubt you. 
  • This seems like a common theme in disruptors and change agents. If you've ever seen 'The Last Dance' documentary on Michael Jordan you'll see a similar attitude. How do you respond to rejection, doubters, and haters? 
  • How can we embody this mentality of the greats and turn the haters into motivators?

Mitigate your failures.

You won’t win every game or deal, so learn from those moments. This requires self-evaluation. “You can learn from your mistakes and still come out to be successful,” says Magic. 
  • How often do you or your team perform a debrief/post-mortem after a project or activity?
  • It's been said that "Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it". Do you think this is accurate? 
  • This concept of learning from your mistakes has been another common theme throughout Leadercast - being in an iterative state of learning and improving. How is Magic's perspective different than what we've heard in previous sessions?

Session 8.2: Earvin "Magic" Johnson | #2

10/31/2020

 

Lean on your team to win.

On the court, Magic could control the outcomes—the ball was in his hand. But, as leaders, we don’t have that much control. We rely on others to win. Understand you can’t control what happens on the court, but you can come up with the right strategy and have the right people in place to execute on it. 
  • How can we empower our teams to lead and execute our strategy?
  • If you've ever read Good to Great, one of the keys to great companies is this concept of getting the right people on the bus, in the right seat for them, and all moving together in the right direction. How can we lead those on our teams 'buy-in' and execute on the strategy of the organization?
  • What are some tips you use or have seen from leaders who rely on their team(s) to win?

Know when to move on.

If you aren’t excited to go to work every day, it may be time to step down to let someone else bring the fire and passion for the work you do. 
  • This is sometimes a hard conversation. Have you ever had an experience in your career where you recognized the need for a change? What were some of the signs that it was time to move on?
  • Have you ever noticed this with a team member or someone you were leading? What does this conversation look like from a management perspective?

Session 7.0: Amy Jo Martin | General Discussion

10/26/2020

 
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When Amy Jo Martin, digital media pioneer and best-selling author, decided to go against the status quo and do things her own way, her boss labeled her a “renegade” and she’s owned the term ever since. In her talk at Leadercast 2020— Positive Disruption, Amy encourages leaders to lead like renegades for positive disruption.

“Renegades are all about positive disruption, not destruction,” she says. “Renegades are constantly asking, ‘Why not now? Why not me?’ They go from the known into the unknown… Renegades are definitely comfortable with getting uncomfortable. They thrive and crave that feeling.” She shares five rules for establishing a renegade mindset. 

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Session 7.1: Amy Jo Martin | #1

10/25/2020

 

Understand the worst-case scenario.

When you have an idea of the worst thing that could stand in the way of your “why not now?” idea, you realize how long it would take to get to get there. By doing this, Amy says you’re putting logic in the driver’s seat and fear in the backseat. ​​

Don't give yourself an out.

​ Amy advises to put a mechanism in place that holds yourself accountable and forces you to move forward.


  • In her opening story, Amy shares her moment of bravery when she texted Shaq that she is starting her own company. Amy capitalized on this courageous moment. Share a moment in your life where a moment of bravery/courage led to a breakthrough.
  • It can be quickly discouraging to think of worst-case scenarios, but important to plan for them. How do we (personally and professionally) balance the worst-case scenario vision with the control and courage to not give ourselves an out? 

Session 7.2: Amy Jo Martin | #2

10/24/2020

 

Leverage adversity. Be hyperaware of your mental, physical and emotional awareness. ​Have strong operating and belief systems. 

Use it as a springboard to move forward. “Don’t ask, ‘Why is this happening?’” she explains. “Ask, ‘What is this here to teach me?’”

​Amy says this should serve as your internal GPS, and the information you gather from it can be used to guide you on next steps.

The two are in sync. Your operating system is how you navigate your days, meetings, etc. But your belief system is the big picture. You should be able to flip back and forth between these two. 
  • Amy gave us 10 rules to renegades, but some of these play in tandem with each other. How do you see these 3 rules compliment each other?
  • How do we practice mindfulness over our internal voice to guide our perception in life? 
  • Share some of your tips and tricks to zooming in and out throughout the day and staying focused throughout.

Session 6.0: Dr. Henry Cloud | General Discussion

10/20/2020

 
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​One of the biggest roadblocks to innovation and positive disruption is the tendency to cling to what’s always been done, says psychologist and leadership export Dr. Henry Cloud in his talk at Leadercast 2020—Positive Disruption. “Today may be the biggest enemy of your tomorrow,” he explains, noting that in order for leaders to create positive disruption, they must end what has always been in the past— what he calls necessary endings. They can do this by pruning. 

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Session 6.1: Dr. Henry Cloud | #1

10/19/2020

 

Prune what's good.

Just because something is going well today, profitable even, doesn’t mean it’s what’s best for tomorrow, says Dr. Cloud. He uses the example of Steve Jobs reducing Apple’s computer offerings from 43 different versions down to the four models available today. Steve shut down what wasn’t best for his vision for tomorrow.
  • ​How do we have courageous conversations around positive disruption - even when things are good? 
  • Is good the enemy of great? How often do we find ourselves content with the status quo because it's going "good".

Session 6.2: Dr. Henry Cloud | #2

10/18/2020

 

Prune what's sick. 

There are some business models and people that aren’t going to work within the vision of tomorrow. If something is sick and unlikely to get well, it’s time to let it go. 
  • This is a hard conversation. The example given of the father's business and succession plan to his son that was disrupted because his son didn't have the same vision and values.
  • To the parents: Have you ever had a hard conversation similar with your children or coworkers?
  • To those in supervisory roles: How do we encourage and promote a healthy, positive, and productive conversation like this with employees? 
  • How does "pruning" in your organization look?

Session 6.3: Dr. Henry Cloud | #3

10/17/2020

 

Prune what's dead.

 Obviously, if something isn’t even working for you today, it holds no place in being part of your tomorrow.
  • I won't ask you to post about your organization, but something what's something in your personal life that holds no place in being part of your tomorrow? 
  • What's one negative habit that you can disrupt today?
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