In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Dr. David Gruder takes us on a journey from their childhood visit to the United Nations to their experience at Woodstock in 1969, providing a unique perspective on the transformative impact of the '60s counterculture. Drawing parallels between the era's cliches of "sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll" and deeper societal drives, Dr. David Gruder explores the quest for authenticity, connection, and impact. The narrative weaves through the influence of technology on human connection, emphasizing the role of consciousness in shaping its impact.
Dr. David Gruder introduces a framework for navigating humanity's future based on authenticity, connection, and impact, offering a lens through which to analyze societal well-being and individual freedom. Touching on topics like conscious capitalism, the guest critiques the prevailing versions of patriotism and capitalism while sharing insights from their e-book, "Hijacking Humanity," which delves into the spells affecting happiness, health, prosperity, patriotism, and problem-solving.
The conversation concludes with a discussion of the hijacking of the American Dream, tracing its roots to post-World War II economic concerns and its subsequent impact on societal values and debt-based consumerism. Dr. David Gruder prompts reflection on the potential futures of humanity, advocating for a pivot towards a version characterized by individual self-sovereignty and collective well-being.
Highlights:
{03:00} David’s journey and motivation{08:30} When the world stops connecting.{16:00} Conscious Capitalism vs human-centered Capitalism{19:00} Hijacking Humanity{24:00} The American Dream has been Hijacked.
Dr. Gruder bio:
Across the 43 years since developing his first training program in 1972, Dr. David Gruder has created programs on over 100 topics, has architected certification and train-the-trainer programs, and has delivered keynotes & training programs in seven countries on three continents. His specialty is transforming an enterprise’s values into skills and procedures that enable you and your people to make those values profitable.
His books have won awards in the unusually diverse areas of politics, social change, business, leadership, health & wellness, mental health, psychology, and self-help. Radio & Television Reports dubbed him America’s Integrity Expert in 2008, and in addition to having provided many hundreds of media interviews, he has been featured in Forbes 18 times and counting. That’s because he makes complex concepts practical.Who is he? Dr. David Gruder: the clinical & organizational development psychologist whose expertise is sought by a broader range of individuals and organizations than probably any psychologist you’ve ever run across; from leaders in governance, business, healthcare, education, and nonprofits, to providers of personal, relationship, financial, and executive development services. A book publisher wrote that Dr. Gruder could “one day be viewed as the Sigmund Freud of the 21st century.” Yet, despite his breadth of experience, accolades, and requests, you won’t find a speaker, trainer, or trusted advisor who is more joyful, approachable, humble, collaborative, and teachable than Dr. Gruder.
With this in mind, consider the upgrades you would be wise to make to fully become the leader your venture needs you to be for it to succeed. And consider the productivity & collaboration procedures your people most need for your venture to reach its full potential.If you see how you could benefit from engaging a business and leader peak performance psychologist with a range of expertise and experience that’s as surprisingly broad as Dr. David Gruder’s, you owe it to yourself to find out what he can do for you and your enterprise.
Connect with David
Website: https://www.drgruder.com
