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078 - The Spectacular Implosion of Supernovas

In this episode, Aviv describes the Supernova Syndrome, a condition wherein a person allows the external pressures of fame and notoriety to affect his or her character, resulting in an implosion. Aviv outlines two potential outcomes that can result from this unsustainable imbalance and paints a critical awareness to consider when witnessing these implosions. Finally, Aviv analyzes the service, development, and spiritual orientations that are crucial for those in power and influence to maintain a healthy equilibrium. Ultimately, the alignment of these orientations helps to balance external prominence and influence with the internal power and character for the greater good. 00:42 – Introducing today’s topic, The Spectacular Implosion of Supernovas 02:27 – Aviv poses an interesting question about two different types of fame and success 03:40 – The Circles of Power & Character 06:41 – The first possible outcome of an unsustainable imbalance between the power of external fame and that of internal character 08:24 – A critical awareness to consider about supernova implosions 09:47 – The second possible outcome of an unsustainable imbalance between the power of external fame and that of internal character 10:56 – The importance of service orientation, development orientation, and spiritual orientation 15:47 – Now it’s your turn, determine what service, development and spiritual work you must do to build your character and readiness to embrace greater power and visibility so you can avoid the supernova syndrome Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf78

077 Dov Baron - Curiosity & Compassion

Dov Baron is the founder of Full Monty Leadership, the authentic speaker academy for leadership. With his number one podcast for Fortune 500 leaders, Dov Baron’s Leadership and Loyalty Tips for Executives, Dov has an extraordinarily broad network and reach. He is a best-selling author of several books, including his latest entitled, Fiercely Loyal: How High Performing Companies Develop and Retain Top Talent. Dov is a compassionate and revolutionary communicator and speaker who believes in purpose-driven authentic leadership. In this episode, Aviv and Dov expound on the concepts of conscious and authentic leadership, mental and emotional hygiene, and fierce loyalty. Aviv and Dov explore the elements of enlightened leadership and the importance of leaders not only reflecting on strategies but taking action to implement these strategies. Dov shares his perspective on generational tendencies and the importance of vulnerability and intimacy as it pertains to leadership. Finally, Dov poses some thought-provoking experiments for the audience, including asking them to reflect on what they imagine will be said in their eulogy. 00:54 – Introducing today’s guest, Dov Baron 02:03 – The accomplishment Dov is most proud of 06:46 – Top trends that leaders must reflect on today 08:43 – What Dov has discovered about helping leaders in their personal growth journey 13:47 – Inquiries Dov poses to leaders to access their internal passions 19:29 – What leaders are struggling with the most currently, from Boomers to Millennials to Generation Z  26:04 – The important role that intimacy plays in leadership 30:51 – Authentic leadership and the maxims Dov utilizes in his work 38:08 – Dov defines mental and emotional hygiene 45:06 – What it means to be fiercely loyal and why it matters 47:30 – Dov’s social media presence 50:25 – Dov speaks to what motivates him and what he’s working on personally for himself currently 53:07 – Where Dov sees himself in ten years 54:17 – Two learning Dov values above all others 54:56 – Parting words of wisdom and insights from Dov FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf77

076 - My Letter to Talia

In this very special episode of Create New Futures, Aviv reads a letter he recently wrote to his granddaughter, Talia. Inspired by the birth of his granddaughter, Aviv is committed to pass along the wisdom and experience he’s gained throughout the course of his journey. In his letter, he outlines the three most important decisions he’s and the lessons that accompanied these. First, Aviv asserts his belief that life is purposeful. Next, he speaks to the need to embrace the challenge of being the author of your own destiny. And, finally, Aviv underscores why he decided to reverse the conventionally expected sequence of his journey. Aviv believes that Talia’s generation will rise to the occasion of solving some of the world’s most pressing issues. He encourages listeners to self-reflect and to write letters to future generations as well.  00:47 – Introducing today’s topic, My Letter to Talia 01:13 – Aviv reads his letter to his granddaughter, Talia 03:21 – Aviv takes a moment to reflect on his own life 05:26 – The three important decisions Aviv made before his twentieth birthday 11:05 – Humanity’s opportunity and challenge 13:33 – The new operating system 16:39 – Aviv’s vision for Talia and her future   17:23 – Now it’s your turn, Aviv hopes his letter inspires other to write similar notes to their grandchildren Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf76

075 Colleen Soukup - Leading by Embracing Change

Colleen Soukup is the Chief Procurement Officer and supply-chain transformation leader at General Mills. Colleen is responsible for global sourcing of all categories and, in her second role, she leads the transformation of supply chain to make it as agile and as future-ready as can be. Colleen is both a focused operational leader and a great people leader. She has a way of bringing best ideas out of her people, and creating an environment that fosters creativity and focus. Colleen is also a mother and wife and is grateful to work for an organization that has allowed her to remain a successful businessperson while balancing her personal life. In this episode, Aviv and Colleen reflect on her role at General Mills and what she enjoys most about her work. Colleen shares how she’s leveraged opportunities to grow and evolve as a leader and, specifically, as a CPO. Colleen talks glowingly about the culture at General Mills and the company’s commitment to always doing the right thing. She describes her early inspirations and how these impacted her approach to her career. Finally, Colleen expounds on the importance of community when it comes to building a high-intensity career and raising a family. 00:52 – Introducing today’s guest, Colleen Soukup 02:43 – What Colleen enjoys most about her work 09:21 – Colleen shares some key learnings from her career journey 14:07 – How Colleen’s current role as CPO changed her as a leader 19:25 – Colleen speaks to directional clarity and her evolution as a CPO 24:23 – Other guiding principles that shaped Collen’s approach to developing her organization 29:41 – The culture at General Mills 32:13 – Colleen speaks to early inspirations from her childhood and her approach to starting her career 36:27 – A seminal moment from Colleen’s journey 40:09 – A deep-seated belief in the General Mills organization 45:40 – The Irish dog trainer story   47:05 – Advice Colleen would give her younger self and two learnings she values above all others 49:05 – Parting words of wisdom and insights from Colleen 50:43 – Now it’s your turn, identify ways to become a self-learner and grow, embody and lead change, and invest in your personal community FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf75

074 - The New Hiring Criterion

In this episode, Aviv describes the shift in mindset that successful organizations are undergoing to meet their hiring needs. Aviv poses the eternal question, ‘What business are you in?’ and argues that an organization’s response to this question defines its ability to achieve its desired future. Aviv touches also on the value of culture, accountability, and organizational readiness. Finally, Aviv provides some sage advice for fostering a future-ready organization and sustaining a learning culture.   00:48 – Introducing today’s topic, The New Hiring Criterion 01:23 – Aviv proposes that changing one key hiring criterion will have a dramatic impact on whether your company thrives or merely survives 01:27 – Aviv speaks to a strategy workshop he recently led with senior development teams 02:15 – The Learning Zone 04:40 – Five Inquiries to elevate discussion  05:37 – The importance and impact of having sound hiring criterion 06:12 – How gaining clarity of organizational purpose can help in the hiring process 07:52 – Comparing the old hiring criterion to the new hiring criterion 08:17 – Why innovation is not a solo job 09:04 – Now it’s your turn, foster a future-ready organization by hiring passionate learners, build a coaching environment where people learn together, and sustain this learning culture Full show notes: http://www.avivconsulting.com/cnf74