S4 E15: Frontiers of Ultimate Human Performance- with Steven Kotler

I had a wonderful discussion with Steven Kotler. I don’t believe that you can talk about Exponential Tech, Leadership, and Enterprise IT Security without discussing Human Potential. During this episode you will be a fly on the wall in exploring the Frontiers of Human Potential with one of the top leaders in this field. By reading Steven’s books and engaging with the body of research around them, I have greatly expanded my capacity as an individual, father, businessman, and leader. Subscribe to my Exponential Innovation Insider Newsletter. About Steven Kotler Steven is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist and the cofounder/director of research for the Flow Genome Project. He is one of the world’s leading experts on ultimate human performance. His latest work, Bold was called a “visionary roadmap for change,” by president Bill Clinton and spent many weeks atop both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. His previous book, The Rise of Superman, was one of the most talked about books in 2013 and the first book in history to land on national bestseller lists in the sports, science, and business categories simultaneously. In it, Steven decodes the science of flow, an optimal state of consciousness where we feel our best and perform our best. Just as Rise explores the upper limits of individual possibility, his book, Abundance, explores the upper limits of societal possibility, breaking down four emerging forces that give humanity the potential to significantly raise global standards of living over the next 20 to 30 years. Abundance spent 10 weeks atop the New York Times bestseller list and appeared on four prestigious “Best Book of the Year” lists. His writings have been translated into over 40 languages and appeared in over 80 publications, including The New York Times, Atlantic Monthly, Forbes, Wired and TIME. Alongside his wife, author Joy Nicholson, Steven is the cofounder of Rancho de Chihuahua, a dog sanctuary in the mountains of Northern New Mexico. Make sure to check out resources on redzonetech.net/podcast to Steven Kotler’s programs at Flow Genome Project, which I am currently taking, and the three books I have mentioned. You can also find the link to his twitter profile on this page. Major Take-Aways From This Episode: Science and neurobiology. How to increase flow in your life. Leading in times of exponential change. Reducing the signal of noise to the brain. Reducing the inner critic. Developing lateral thinking, Staying focused. Read full transcript here. How to get in touch with Steven Kotler: Linkedin Website Contact Page Twitter Facebook YouTube Channel   Websites: Stevenkotler.com Riseofsuperman.com Flow Genome Project training Blog: The Rise of Superman Books: Tomorrowland: Our Journey From Science Fiction to Science Fact Abundance: The Future is Better Than You Think BOLD: How to Go Big, Create Wealth, and Impact The World Publications:  List of Published Articles This episode is sponsored by the CIO Scoreboard, a powerful tool that helps you communicate the status of your IT Security program visually in just a few minutes. Subscribe to Bill Murphy's weekly newsletter: Exponential Innovation Insider. Other Ways To Listen to the Podcast iTunes | Libsyn | Soundcloud | RSS | LinkedIn Leave a Review If you enjoyed this episode, then please consider leaving an iTunes review here Click here for instructions on how to leave an iTunes review if you're doing this for the first time. About Bill Murphy Bill Murphy is a world renowned IT Security Expert dedicated to your success as an IT business leader. Follow Bill on LinkedIn and Twitter.