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A Call Across the Pond; Transforming Relationships at School, at Home and BeyondAn Interview with Keita Demming: How Businesses Thrive by Moving Beyond the Lone WolfIn this new episode, Tara and Vicky have the pleasure of interviewing Keita Demming. Keita is an award-winning author, educator, and coach dedicated to transforming companies into spaces that are idea-driven and people-centered. He is Partner and Director of Development and Innovation at the Covenant Group. His book, Strategy to Action, is described as a practical methodology that will turn your biggest ideas into real offerings in your business and life. One of Keita's proudest achievements is helping build the community around TEDxPortofSpain, part of the global TED Ideas festival. Under his leadership, it has become one of the...2025-04-0156 min
Conversations with Keita DemmingJessica Holmes: The Path to Thriving Mental Health in the WorkplaceCould humor be the secret to a fulfilling professional life? Comedian Jessica Holmes joins us to explore how humor can enhance mental well-being, workplace satisfaction, and align personal values with work.Jessica Holmes is renowned for her performances alongside Ellen DeGeneres, Russell Peters, Jerry Seinfeld, and Oprah Winfrey. She has graced stages at Just For Laughs and The Second City, starring in comedy series like The Holmes Show and Royal Canadian Air Farce, where her comedic insights into life's challenges and celebrity impersonations leave audiences in stitches.Today, Holmes’ greatest joy is working as an ad...2024-07-0544 minConversations with Keita DemmingHaesun Moon: The Art of Strategic ListeningJoin us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Haesun Moon, Executive Director at the Canadian Centre for Brief Coaching and author of "Coaching A to Z." In this episode, Haesun explores the profound impact of strategic listening in solution-focused coaching, emphasizing how intentional listening choices drive meaningful conversations that foster personal and professional growth.Key Takeaways:Develop enhanced communication skills through strategic listening.Discover the evolution and richness of language for deeper understanding.Implement practical strategies to improve team dynamics and customer relations through effective listening practices.Haesun's links:L...2024-06-2149 minConversations with Keita DemmingHenna Pryor: Embracing Awkwardness for Authentic Professional GrowthEver felt that awkwardness could actually be a strength rather than a weakness? In this episode, Henna Pryor, a regular Expert Columnist for Inc. Magazine, 10x award-winning author of Good Awkward, and an in-demand global keynote speaker, explores the idea that awkwardness can be a strength in both personal and professional settings.Pryor challenges the conventional "fake it till you make it" mindset and promotes embracing authenticity, even with its flaws. The discussion covers how our diminishing social skills affect business conversations and the importance of forming genuine connections, particularly in the virtual workplace.Key...2024-06-0750 minConversations with Keita DemmingJessica Hawkins: Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Resolution at WorkIn the hustle and bustle of today's work world, where stress and burnout are all too common, embracing empathetic conflict resolution is key to cultivating vibrant and supportive workplaces.Join Jessica Hawkins, Leadership Coach, Workplace Mediator, Solution-Focused Trainer, and Founder of Better Conflict, as we dive into the dynamics of workplace conflicts and the influence of our body's signals on emotions and decision-making. Together, we'll dissect the 'conflict pyramid,' revealing how minor irritations can snowball into major crises and the importance of early conflict intervention.Key takeaways:Early conflict resolution contributes t...2024-05-241h 10Conversations with Keita DemmingJonathan Passmore: The Value of Coaching for Organizational GrowthIn this episode, we're honored to host Jonathan Passmore, a globally recognized chartered occupational psychologist, executive coach, author, and leader with over 40 years of experience across various sectors.With a wealth of expertise gained from diverse leadership roles spanning public, private, academic, and non-profit sectors, Jonathan brings unparalleled insight to our conversation. His work has earned him multiple awards and prestigious placements on both the coaches' Global Gurus and Thinkers50 lists.Join us as we delve into the transformative power of coaching with Jonathan. Our discussion explores unleashing individual potential, igniting self-awareness, fostering...2024-05-1057 minConversations with Keita DemmingJeremy Miller: Integrating Core Values for Sustainable Business GrowthMy guest in this episode is Jeremy Miller, brand strategist and bestselling author. Over the past decade, Jeremy and the Sticky Branding team have profiled and interviewed hundreds of companies across dozens of industries to uncover how companies grow Sticky Brands. In this conversation, we highlight the connection between personal development and business success, emphasizing the importance of ethical stewardship and societal impact. We also touch on the essentials of brand-building, including differentiation, exceptional customer service, and the willingness to challenge industry norms. Jeremy's blend of humor, stories, and actionable ideas will inspire you...2024-04-2641 minConversations with Keita DemmingFotini Iconomopoulos: Negotiation Mastery for Empowerment & GrowthDive into the art of negotiation with Fotini Iconomopoulos, where empathy and strategic silence take center stage.In our conversation, Fotini, a renowned negotiation consultant, shares insights on how mastering negotiation goes beyond simple transactions, deeply influencing our business relationships and personal growth.As the best-selling author of HarperCollins’ “Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want,” Fotini is the go-to expert for Fortune 50 executives seeking guidance in high-stakes negotiations or aiming to empower their teams through her workshops on negotiation, communication, and persuasion.We explor...2024-04-1150 minConversations with Keita DemmingRon Tite: Bridging Profit with Purpose for Holistic SuccessIn this episode, I had a great conversation with entrepreneur, speaker, and best-selling author, Ron Tite, who has been an award-winning advertising writer and Creative Director for some of the world’s most respected brands.Together, we delve into the shift from profit-driven approaches to purposeful business practices that foster both personal and professional growth. We discuss the vital connection between a company's purpose and its revenue, emphasize the importance of clear communication, and share practical steps to translate lofty mission statements into vibrant corporate cultures.Key Takeaways:Aligning purpose with business pra...2024-03-2954 minConversations with Keita DemmingMinette Norman: Cultivating Inclusive Leadership and Trust in BusinessIn this episode, my guest is Minette Norman, an author, speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent decades leading global technical teams in the software industry. She has extensive experience leading internationally distributed teams and believes that when groups embrace diversity in all its forms, breakthroughs emerge, and innovation accelerates.We discuss inclusive leadership practices, empathy, and the value of diverse viewpoints. We also chat about the significance of trust and constructive dissent in shaping organizational culture. The episode wraps up with practical advice for fostering team unity and encouraging inclusive idea sharing, and reflections on personal...2024-03-1551 minConversations with Keita DemmingTendayi Viki: Cultivating Authenticity and Innovation in Corporate CultureUnlock the secrets to transforming corporate culture through authenticity and innovation with my esteemed guest Tendayi Viki. As we sit across from each other, you'll gain invaluable insights into the role of psychological safety, the freedom to embrace mistakes, and the impact of discarding the stifling "mask of correctness." It's a candid exploration of how shedding these facades can propel not only personal growth but also inject much-needed agility into the traditional corporate structure. Explore the dynamics of leadership and diversity in a nuanced conversation about fostering creativity in the workplace. Learn practical strategies for cu...2024-02-2951 min
Discover the Joy of Hands-Free Reading With Free AudiobookStrategy to Action: Run Your Business Without It Running You Audiobook by Keita DemmingListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 738862
Title: Strategy to Action: Run Your Business Without It Running You
Author: Keita Demming
Narrator: Keita Demming
Format: Unabridged
Length: 03:48:10
Language: English
Release date: 02-19-24
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Business & Economics, Career Development, Management & Leadership, Business Development
Summary:
Todays fast-paced and radically shifting business world means that many leaders, even those considered successful, are simply navigating urgent tasks with little to no strategy. In Strategy to Action, award-winning educator and coach Keita Demming of The Covenant Group, presents an innovative and deceptively simple tool to help business...2024-02-193h 48Conversations with Keita DemmingLiane Davey: Embracing Conflict for Team SuccessExplore the world of innovation through discomfort with renowned author and team consultant, Liane Davey. Known for her bestselling books and contributions to Harvard Business Review, Liane brings a wealth of experience in leadership and team effectiveness.Discover the concept of 'conflict debt' and the value of addressing tough conversations head-on. Learn how incorporating regular 'conflict hygiene' can strengthen team dynamics and prevent breakdowns. Liane emphasizes the importance of embracing manageable conflicts to foster a cohesive team environment.Key takeaways:Addressing Conflict Proactively: Embrace discomfort and tackle tough conversations head-on...2024-02-1640 minConversations with Keita DemmingStephen Shedletzky: Cultivating a Speak-Up CultureJoin me in a dynamic conversation with Stephen Shedletzky (Shed), for a deep dive into the essential elements of fostering a Speak-Up Culture within organizations.A sought-after speaker, coach, and advisor, Shed has led hundreds of keynote presentations, workshops, and leadership development programs around the world. As a thought leader on psychological safety in the workplace, he supports leaders and organizations in all industries where human beings work. He is the author of Speak-Up Culture: When Leaders Truly Listen, People Step Up (October 2023).In this episode, Shed delves into the crucial role of psychological safety...2024-02-0252 minConversations with Keita DemmingClint Pulver: Employee Engagement and Workplace CultureDive into the world of workplace transformation with renowned keynote speaker, Emmy Award winner, and bestselling author Clint Pulver. Join us as Clint unravels the keys to fostering employee engagement and crafting a thriving workplace culture in this enlightening podcast episode.Clint is a professional keynote speaker, author, musician, pilot, and workforce expert. Known as the leading authority on employee retention, Clint has transformed how corporations like Keller Williams, AT&T, and McDonalds create lasting loyalty through his work and research as the Undercover Millennial, and is also the author of #1 bestselling book “I Love It...2024-02-0237 minConversations with Keita DemmingDavid Burkus: Building Psychological Safety and High-Performing TeamsDiscover the keys to mastering business and personal growth with renowned organizational psychologist and best-selling author, David Burkus. In our discussion, we delve into team dynamics, where David's expertise sheds light on creating shared understanding, bridging individual roles, and fostering collective intelligence.Dr. David Burkus is not only a skilled researcher but also an inspiring communicator, known for his five award-winning books on business and leadership, translated into numerous languages. Since 2017, he has consistently ranked among the world's top business thought leaders, with his insights featured in prestigious publications like the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review...2024-02-0234 minConversations with Keita DemmingWelcome to Conversations with Keita DemmingWelcome to Conversations with Keita Demming!This is a bi-weekly podcast on a quest for two things: How to become better people in business, and how to become better business people.Throughout the past year, I've had the privilege of interviewing inspiring individuals, diving deep into the fundamental questions of personal and professional development. Subscribe to get new episodes in your feed.Hi, I'm your podcast host Keita Demming: Author, Advisor, Thought Partner & Coach.I'm an award-winning educator and coach with a...2024-01-3101 min
Helping People PerformStrategy To Action, with Keita Demming: Ep 67This week I speak with author, advisor, coach and thought partner Keita Demming
From high school drop out to PhD and successful businessman, Keita shares his stories, insights and approaches that helps people to redefine performance by changing conversations
Check out his newly released book, Strategy To Action here: https://keitademming.com/strategy-to-action/#op3-element-k9jPR3IO
And find out more at https://keitademming.com/ or https://covenantgroup.com/ 2024-01-0832 min
Leave Room for the MagicLeaving Room for Better Conversations with Keita DemmingIn this podcast episode, Karlee and guest Keita Demming emphasize the transformative impact of effective conversations. Their chat delves into strategies for productive financial discussions with your loved ones and navigating negative communication spirals. Keita emphasizes the significance of understanding the underlying requests behind criticism and how to reframe conversations for more productive outcomes.Listen now to hear Keita’s two key takeaways for you to remember to practice having better conversations in your life!2023-08-1641 min
Disruptive ConversationsEp: 101: Rethinking everything you thought you knew about facilitation. A Disruptive Conversation with Adam Kahane.In this episode, I speak with Adam Kahane about his new book, Facilitating Breakthrough, Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together. In the conversation, several things stood out for me. Here are a fewWhat does it mean to be a facilitator? Many years ago, when I first received training, I thought about this question a lot. Since then, I have taken its meaning for granted. Adam got me to take a second look at the word and its purpose. For Adam, his work is about facilitating collaboration with gro...2021-09-1529 minDisruptive ConversationsEp: 100: Creating a flywheel? A Disruptive Conversation with Paul Desmarais III.In this conversation with Paul Desmarais III, we talk a lot about Disruption. In this episode, he shared many unique insights. Here are a few that stood out for me. What is Disruption? Naturally, this podcast has explored the word Disruption and what it means. Paul describes it as adding more people into the majority. He even said it was like growth. This idea that Disruption is about breaking things needs to change. The idea that we are going to dismantle entire industries is not helpful. It should be about creating value and pausing patterns that...2021-04-1544 minDisruptive ConversationsS3: Ep. 99: Why we need philosophers in the board room? A Disruptive Conversation with Christian Madsbjerg.Christian Madsbjerg is a professor at the New School for Social Research in New York City, where he teaches German and French philosophy from the 20th century. He has also founded a company called Red Associates. Red Associates is a Social Science-based or anthropology-based company to advise on human behaviour and how humans make sense of the world, and what is meaningful and important to them from the level of experience.In this conversation, we explore perspectives on the role of social science in business. Here are some of the things that stood out for me....2021-04-0246 min
unMASKing with Male Educators: Creating Emotionally Safe Classrooms & Schools for Male StudentsE29. When a Wound Becomes a Scar - with Keita Demming, Director of Innovation and Development, The Covenant GroupEver Forward Club’s Ashanti Branch is joined by Keita Demming. In addition to his work with The Covenant Group, Keita is interested in how our society can have better conversations. Keita's grandmother passed away recently before the recording of this podcast, and Ashanti lost his grandmother a year ago, so the men bond and reflect on where their emotions have taken them during the grieving process.
(1:36) Ashanti’s introduction.
(5:05) Keita introduces himself, his work, and why he believes why doing small things exceptionally well is the best way to have a big impact.
(9...2021-03-1736 minDisruptive ConversationsS3: Ep. 98: Conversations create a new way of seeing. A Disruptive Conversation with Paul PangaroPaul Pangaro has a deep interest in the relationship between machines and people. He describes himself as an interaction designer, pragmatist and practitioner. He thinks, like me, believes if you have a good theory, you can then make progress. Currently, he teaches at Carnegie Mellon in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute there.In this conversation, talk about how conversations help us make sense of the world. Several things stood out for me, and here are just a few of them.Conversations are not just between human beings.In referencing Gordan Pask, Paul makes the argument...2021-03-1645 minDisruptive ConversationsS3: Ep. 97: Be a billionaire of influencing positive outcomes. A Disruptive Conversation with Joel SolomonJoel Solomon is a financial activist and co-founder of a mission venture capital firm called Renewal Funds. He is also the author of The Clean Money Revolution: Reinventing Power, Purpose, and Capitalism. In this episode, we explore many a wide range of topics. Here are some of the things that stood out for me. How do we make money a force for good?The question can seem so simple. It is loaded. In our conversation, Joel and I discuss the notion that money as a force for good should be the status quo. For...2021-03-0243 minDisruptive ConversationsS3: Ep. 96:We build our world conversation by conversation. A Disruptive Conversations with Elizabeth Stokoe.Elizabeth Stokoe is a conversational analyst. This means she studies conversation in the wild. She looks at real-life conversations works to understand how talk works. Her work focuses on social interactions. What are people doing as they interact?Here are some of the highlights from our conversation.We build our world through social interactions.This may seem obvious, yet so few of us pay attention to the things we do and say daily. I have come to believe that the things we say and do build our future. In this conversation, Elizabeth and I...2021-02-1540 minDisruptive ConversationsS3: Ep. 95: Bringing out the best in others is not a logical endeavour.A Disruptive Conversations with Dr Larry Richard.Dr Larry Richard is a former Lawyer, who now works to understand what makes Lawyers tick. In our conversation, he shares his findings from his work with lawyers. His major insight is that skills and tools that make Lawyers good at law do not necessarily make them good leaders. In analyzing a variety of personality assessment tools, he found that Lawyers tend to be overrepresented in various traits. For example, when you analyze a population using the Caliper tool, you usually get most people scoring around 50 on each trait. With Lawyers, you get seven traits where the majority score outside...2021-02-0138 minDisruptive ConversationsS3: Ep. 94:What is the default setting for your conversations? A Disruptive Conversations with Daniel Stillman.In this conversation with Daniel, you hear from two people who are really fascinated with understanding conversations. We take a practical and philosophical journey thinking about and exploring our current thoughts on conversations.Here are some of the things that stood out for me in this conversation.We are designing conversations all the time.If you have ever asked a friend to read an email, you are about to send. If you thought to yourself “how should I say this?” If you have ever done anything similar to that, you were designing a conversation. We d...2021-01-1545 minDisruptive ConversationsS3: Ep. 93: Is it okay to be you in the world? A Disruptive Conversations with Dan Doty.Dan Doty describes himself as a father, husband, entrepreneur and outdoorsman. He is the co-founder of Everyman. A global organization that brings men together to learn and practice emotional skill sets. Men too can learn to be in touch with the vulnerable parts of life. They can learn to express as fully as possible.This conversation with Dan was an inspiring one. Here are a few of the things that stood out for me.It stops with me.Perhaps the most powerful thing I took away from this conversation is that more and more...2020-12-0146 minDisruptive ConversationsS3: Ep. 92:To change your life, you need to change something you do every day. A Disruptive Conversation with Liz Elam.In this episode of Disruptive Conversations, we hear from Liz Elam, founder of the largest coworking conference in the world know as the Global Coworking Unconference Conference (GCUC). There are a number of great takeaways.Here are a few of the insights I found helpful.To change your life, you have to change something you do every day.Later in the episode, Liz shares that it took her some time to come to terms with the word alcoholic. She is now 11 years sober. When she said, “to change your life, you need to change so...2020-11-1633 minDisruptive ConversationsS3: Ep. 91: Disrupting Robust Discrepancies. A Disruptive Conversations with Isobel Stevenson.In this episode of Disruptive Conversations, I interview Isobel Stevenson, Director of Organizational Learning at the Connecticut Center for School Change. The Center is a nonprofit based in Hartford, Connecticut. In this conversation, we discuss a range of topics that span areas like coaching, leadership, evaluation, and even the role of gaming the system. You will need to listen to the episode to understand the last one. Some of the things that stood out for me in this interview were: How and where should leadership meet coaching? I am of the view that in today’s...2020-11-0149 minDisruptive ConversationsS3: Ep. 90: Are you being a thought partner. A Disruptive Conversation with Hubert Saint-Onge.In this conversation with Hubert Saint-Onge we explore a number of big ideas. Below are some of the ideas that stood out for me.Hold back your precocious advice giving.When I asked Hubert about the best lessons he has ever learned, he responded, it is about listening for what is being said? A key part of conversations is listening. Over the years, I have come to understand that listening is probably one of the best leadership skills one can work to cultivate. In this episode, Hubert reminds us to start with listening.There...2020-10-1538 minDisruptive ConversationsS3: Ep. 89: Disinfect at the source. A Disruptive Conversation with David Burkus.David Burkus has focused much of work, writing and research on how to not make work suck. A common joke in the world of organizational psychologists. He written books on creativity, networking, teams, teamwork and more recently remote work.In general, he asks, what do we think we know about work? Now that we have some ideas around that, what does the research or evidence say about what we think we know?In really enjoyed my conversations with David. Here are a few things that stood out for me.Getting teams aligned and motivated.2020-10-0151 minDisruptive ConversationsEp. 31 (Rebroadcast): Don’t confuse invention and innovation. A conversation with John Ruffolo.In this episode, I interview John Ruffolo former Chief Executive Officer of OMERS Ventures. We explore how many of the entrepreneurs they invest in have a passion for solving a problem. He tells the story of Shopify. One of Canada’s great entrepreneurial stories. John and his team look for founders who care deeply about the problem to be solved. He explains that there is a confusion between invention and innovation. For John, he doesn’t see a lot of new invention, but rather interesting applications of technology in particular industries. When entrepreneurs are able to combine implementation and the idea...2020-09-1632 minDisruptive ConversationsS3: Ep. 88: Maintaining a stance of curiosity. A Disruptive Conversation with Peter De Jong.In this conversation, Peter and I explore how solution-focused conversation has helped to shape his view of the world. This conversation is full of beautiful insights, stories, metaphors and quotable quotes. Here are some of the things that stood out for me in the conversation. Where do we have power and influence in conversations? Peter reminded me of the power we all have in conversation. He uses an example of how someone can complain about the political views of a friend and say something like, “and I do, however, enjoy playing tennis with them.” We tend to f...2020-09-0147 minDisruptive ConversationsS3: Ep.87: Change Your World. A Disruptive Conversation with Michael Ungar.Michael Unger is a professor of social work and is currently the Canada Research Chair in Child, Family and Community Resilience at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. Although he began his career as a family therapist, today he is a researcher and looks at resilience in populations that under stress. He works around the world to try to understand how social and environmental factors help to foster innovation.Below are some of the things that stood out for me in this episode.What makes someone successful?When you as people this question directly, they...2020-08-1551 minDisruptive ConversationsS3: Ep.86: Disruption starts with inside of the house expertise. A Disruptive Conversation with Aneil Gokhale.Aneil Gokhale is the Director of Philanthropy at the Toronto Foundation. In this conversation, he and I cover a range of topics related to Philanthropy and the charitable sector. At the Foundation, he and his colleagues are trying to get people to think differently about how they give. In our conversation, we cover a range of inflexion points within the world of giving. Some of the things that stood out for me where:In a blink of an eye, you can be 40 years old and your life has passed by but you may not have lived....2020-07-301h 06Disruptive ConversationsS3: Ep.85: Business Models for a better world. A Disruptive Conversation with Sarah Kaplan.In this episode of Disruptive Conversations, I speak with Sarah Kaplan (PhD). Sarah is an innovation scholar at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. She has recently written the book The 360˚ Corporation. Today, Sarah works to explore how ideas from innovation can be applied in a way that helps to create a world of social and economic justice. Although much of her work focuses on gender equality, it is clear Sarah takes an intersectional approach to her work.Here are some of my many takeaways from this conversations.Transformation is not something you can...2020-07-1552 minDisruptive ConversationsS3: Ep. 84: An approach to better conversations. A Disruptive Conversation with Haesun MoonCan we change the way people have dialogue? Can we make their interactions better?This is the simple premise of Haesun’s work. Admittedly, we share similar perspectives on the role conversations play and their potential to help people thrive.So often, we blame other people for not communicating well. When we are in fact not listening. Conversations, although we have them every day, are complex. If we are to improve our conversations, we need to be more intentional in how we enter dialogue. Haesun asks us to pause and be intentional about our interactions.2020-07-0141 min
Solving for XCurate with Courage — Keita Demming, TEDxPortofSpainIn this episode, Jay and Keita Demming, organizer of TEDxPortofSpain in Trinidad and Tobago, talk about curation strategy. Tune in to hear how the team amplifies ideas that challenge the status quo, spark debate, and lead to constructive conversations within the TEDx community and beyond.2:27 - A description of the TEDxPortofSpain curation team4:24 - The importance of speakers and ideas that challenge common perceptions8:20 - Strategies for curating talks that are about political and taboo topics12:19 - Tips on how to bring nuance to challenging conversations and focus on productive outcomes 14:19 - The matrix TEDxPortofSpain uses to prompt positive and...2020-06-1826 minDisruptive ConversationsS3: Ep. 83: Disrupting performative diversity and inclusion initiatives featuring Stefan Kollenber3Stefan Kollenberg is a Co-Founder of Crescendo. Crescendo delivers tailored microlearning for every employee inside of Slack. In our conversation, we discuss a number of themes. I really struggled to summarize this conversation but some of the things that stood out for me were:Using existing platforms to deliver a novel solution. Crescendo uses Slack to deliver micro-learning within organizations. I love this idea because it reminds me a past episode with Nick Scott, where he talked about trojan mice. Getting into large well secured spaces through tiny cracks instead of trying to get a...2020-06-1529 minDisruptive ConversationsS3: Ep. 82: Successful conversations are not free of negative feelings featuring Misha GloubermanIn this episode, I talk with Misha Glouberman and I explore the nuance of a conversation. Admittedly, this was not my best interview. There was a moment in the interview where I was so caught up in being understood that Misha and I got in a silly dance where I broke all the rules of successful conversations. The irony of this conversation is that it demonstrates the best and the worst of great conversations.A few of the key things that stood out for me are:So often conflict blinds us to how what we are...2020-06-011h 09Disruptive ConversationsS3: Ep. 81: Find “The Nudge” by being a tourist in the world you wish to change featuring Sille KrukowSille Krukow is a Nudge Behavioral Design expert. She describes her work as using applied behavioral science to work to change behavior in a variety of industries. She stumbled into the field out of a desire to create an impact in the world. In her previous experiences, she found that she did great design and campaign work but she was never really able to create real change. Her insight was that if we are to impact the world, we need a different set of skills than what we are currently taught in design schools and traditional education. 2020-05-1530 min
We Are Crayons - The PodcastKeita DemmingIn this episode of We Are Crayons - The Podcast, we chat with Business Coach Keita Demming. His drive and focus are centred on change through disruptive conversations. Which is also the name of the podcast he hosts. On his show, he interviews persons who are trying to disrupt a system or sector. Keita is also co-organizer of TEDx Port Of Spain.In our conversation, Keita shares his thoughts, on education, what it takes to be a high performer and building your community.A huge thanks you Keita for taking time to share with us...2019-09-0743 minDisruptive ConversationsS2: Ep. 80: The job of the disruptor is to harness self-interest. A Disruptive Conversation with Tonya SurmanTonya Surman is the CEO of the Center for Social Innovation. One of the largest purpose driven coworking spaces, likely in the world. In this conversation, we explore a number of lessons that she has learned over the years. A few that stood out for me are:The goal of the work is to understand how to better support people.A major theme in this episode was about how do we support people? How do we help communities thrive? We discuss a number of ways in which Tonya’s work has always centred around helping other pe...2019-05-1553 minDisruptive ConversationsS2: Ep. 79: Being intentional with your language. A Disruptive Conversations with Jon ShellIn this conversation with Jon Shell, we talk about the a range of topics loosely connected to Impact Investing. Jon, throughout this episode, problematized a lot of the language people use. For example, instead of talking about the Future of Work, he talks about the Present of work. I really enjoyed this conversation and some of the take ways I have got from it were: Focus your energy on changing one small thing.I almost missed this insight, but it is the one that stood out the most for me. Jon and his team, at the time...2019-05-0150 minDisruptive ConversationsS2: Ep. 78: Learn to be wrong with grace. A Disruptive Conversation with Andrea Reimer.Andrea Reimer is known for her disruptive public policy initiatives. She attributes her knack for disruption to her belief in fairness and justice. When she sees things that are unfair on unjust, she feels like she has to embark on transformative change initiatives. In this episode we explore many of the ideas that inform her knack for starting on disruptive conversations.Here are a few themes that stood out for me.Sports can teach you a lot about disruption.Andrea is an avid soccer player. She attributes some of her best lessons to the...2019-04-1540 minDisruptive ConversationsS2: Ep. 77: Stop doing the wrong things righter. A Disruptive Conversation with Cameron Norman.Keita Demming • Disruptive Conversations • Cameron Norman.mp3Cameron Norman is a psychologist and designer who brings together the science of systems, program evaluation, and design to help people create impact and innovation. In this conversation, he and I explore a number of themes related to change and innovation. Here I highlight some of themes that stood out for me. Pay attention to what is front of us.So often we are so busy trying to make a difference we forget to pay attention to what is in front of us. We forget to pause. We forget to b...2019-04-0141 minDisruptive ConversationsS2: Ep. 76: A church without god. No seriously! A Disruptive Conversations with Ashley Proctor.In this conversation, Ashley Proctor and I we talk about the difference between the coworking industry and the coworking movement. There are a number of things that stood out for me in this episode. Build something for community larger than you. Build something for people. Ashley points out that she is driven to build things for people. Essentially, that is the difference between coworking the industry and coworking the movement. The industry focuses on the Real Estate play while the movement focus on the people. For the movement, it is not about the space, it about the...2019-03-1522 minDisruptive ConversationsS2: Ep. 75: The Myth of Hacking Growth. A Disruptive Conversation with Sarah StockdaleStart your career where you can grow. Sarah decided to take the road less traveled and instead of taking a jobwith a major company she opted to take a job at Startup. In the basement of a house.She was interested in where could she learn the most and where could she learnthe fastest? Keep makingchanges to your life until it’s the life you want or the life you deserve. The above quote is Sarah’s favorite. When I heard this...2019-03-0441 min
The Value with Kevin Valley037: A Disruptive Conversation | Keita DemmingThe man behind TEDxPortOfSpain.
Keita Demming helps companies identify and implement plausible innovation opportunities. In his line of work, he transforms companies into places and spaces that are idea-driven and people-centered. These companies foster cultures that embrace design, accountability, foresight, strategy, and innovation. High performing organizations have highly engaged and effective employees. They are wonderful places to work, play, and belong.
Keita is also a Partner and Head of Innovation and Development at The Covenant Group (TCG); Keita also founded the Disruptive Conversations podcast, where he unpacks how people who are working to disrupt a sector or system think.
In...2019-02-261h 09Disruptive ConversationsS2: Ep. 74: Embracing detached action. A Disruptive Conversations with Kofi HopeThis interview with Kofi Hope was thought-provoking on many levels. In this episode, we explored his work as an activist and an academic. Hope you enjoy the many insights we uncover in this episode. Here are some of the things that stood out for me.The most important journey we can go on is to find the fearless honestly within ourselves.Kofi reminds us that we do not control much in the world. One of the most important journeys we embark on is that of understanding who we are. Understanding who you are your own personal...2019-02-1855 minDisruptive ConversationsS2: Ep. 73: The life you live is determined by your intentions. A Disruptive Conversation with Adrian Crook.Adrian Crook is an entrepreneur and housing activist. He is probably best known for his blog 5 Kids 1 Condo. Additionally, Adrian runs a successful game design company. Somehow, with five kids and as a fulltime entrepreneur, he manages to find time to write and speak about sustainable housing. Adrian is challenging the way we thinking about homes and hosing. There are few ideas that stood out for me in this conversation:Single-family homes are the least sustainable form of using. Adrian makes the point that for the last 50-70 years, the single-family house in the suburb has been the...2019-02-021h 01Disruptive ConversationsS2: Ep. 72: How would you disrupt your own business? A Disruptive Conversations with Maarten EctorsMaarten Ectors is the Chief Innovation Office at Legal and General. He has helped companies like Amazon launch new services and disrupt markets. At the time of the interview, he was focused on disrupting insurance from the inside. In this conversation, we explore some very interesting ideas around disruptive innovation.There are few ideas that stood out for me in this conversation:If people are sleeping in the streets for the competitor’s product, you might need to rethink your offering. Maarten made this point in an almost a dismissive fashion. He was describing when he wo...2019-01-1527 minDisruptive ConversationsS2: Ep. 71: We all need to feel loved by our first tribe. A Disruptive Conversation with Alyson Schafer.Alyson Schafer considers herself to be a modern-day parenting expert. Her general message is that a lot of what we think is common, may not necessarily be right. One of the most interesting things about Alyson is that she is the third generation of parenting educators. Although she is the first to do it as a full-time job, she comes from a long tradition of Adlerian psychology and psychologist who have always been doing some form of educational parenting.The core message I took away from our conversation is that we should focus on teaching children rather than...2018-12-0143 minDisruptive ConversationsS2: Ep. 70:Dismantling the myth of the lone wolf. A Disruptive Conversation with Kate Sutherland.In order to walk, you need two feet. For Kate Sunderland in order to achieve your Big Hairy Audacious Goal, you need both the rational mind and the intuitive mind. Her goal is to make inner work as universal as cooking pots. So much of our world focuses on the rational mind and minimizes the role of intuitive mind. It is in the space that Kate Sutherland spends most of her time. She does the kind of work that many people shy away from. She calls it inner work – working on the intuitive mind.For some people, words li...2018-11-1533 minDisruptive ConversationsS2: Ep. 69: Business needs to go All In on Sustainability: A Disruptive Conversation with David Grayson.David Grayson has worked in Corporate Responsibility before there was a term for it. As a former Proctor and Gamble employee, he has taken his skills from that world and applied to the third sector. Today he is an author, educator, and consultant. In this episode, David talks about how Corporate Social responsibility needs to move away from a lens of mitigating risk, to one of opportunity maximization.In this episode, he referenced a quote from Peter Drucker in which he said, “every global problem and social issue is a business opportunity in disguise”. That David describes as an a...2018-11-0140 minDisruptive ConversationsS2: Ep. 68: A sailboat approach to disruption. A Disruptive Conversation with John Robinson.John Robinson is a sustainability professor at the University of Toronto and the Copenhagen Business School. In this episode, he and explore his perspectives on sustainability and the wonderful insight has gained after a lifetime of trying to disrupt sectors and systems.For John, the big challenges in sustainability are not technical or economic. Although they may appear so, his experience has taught him that many of the barriers to sustainability are actually institutionally mixed with some attitudinal. For him, it is about getting deep into the organizations and institutions and changing their internal ways of operating. What...2018-10-1537 minDisruptive ConversationsS2: Ep. 67: Overnight change takes decades of preparation. A Disruptive Conversation with Travis Kimmel.Travis Kimmel is the CEO and one of the co-founders of GitPrime. A company that provides data to help software engineering teams measure and improve productivity. Said another way, if a developer is stuck, it is often difficult to tell if they are just busy working on a problem or if they are stuck on a problem and need help. GitPrime helps managers identify when a developer might be stuck. Disrupting a developer to ask them if they are stuck can be very expensive since they are often deep into the problem they working on. When you interrupt the developer...2018-10-0134 minDisruptive ConversationsS2: Ep. 66: Stop caring about people buying your product. A Disruptive Conversation with Seyi Fabode.Seyi Fabode is one of LinkedIn’s TopVoice in Technology. In this episode of Disruptive Conversations, we talk about many of his perspectives on disrupting sectors and systems.In my conversation with Seyi, he attributes a major part of his success to bringing his whole self into all that he does. In his experience, he found that by being honest with himself and in showing up completely and fully, he has greatly transformed his personal and professional life. He loves writing and has been able to use writing to transform his life and career.Seyi cut hi...2018-09-1547 minDisruptive ConversationsS2: Ep. 65: When the rain comes the flowers will bloom. A Disruptive Conversation with Marc WinnMarc Winn is on a mission to make Guernsey, a small island in the English Channel between France and the United Kingdom, the best place to live by 2020. His goal is audacious, but his lessons and approach are powerful. Firstly, Marc is bringing his mission to life one coffee meeting at a time. He calls it making change at coffee scale. An approach that resonates with my own approach that assumes that changes happens by changing the conversation. Coffee is one of the hallmark spaces for great conversations. During this episode, Marc makes the observations that as...2018-09-0234 minDisruptive ConversationsS2: Ep. 64: If the fight is worth fighting for, do so relentlessly. A Disruptive Conversation with Chris Hooper.In this episode, you meet Chris Hooper. Early in his life, Chris began to see accounting as the language of business and despite having had success as an accountant, he realized that his business could not scale beyond him. The company he is building is called Accodex. Accodex is disrupting what some describe as the most boring profession in the world, Accounting. He is building a company to avoid what he calls the Accounting Apocalypse.Chris noticed that just as the innovation of the double entry accounting had revolutionized Accounting, there were new trends that were also about...2018-08-1536 minDisruptive ConversationsS2: Ep: 62: Confessions of a Corporate Insurgent. A Disruptive Conversation with Gib BullochAt Accenture, one of the world’s largest business consulting firms, there 45000 people who have volunteered to take a 50% pay cut so they can volunteer in a developing country. It all started with Gib Bulloch this week’s guest. It all started when Gib read an article in the Financial Times that inspired him to volunteer, as a business consultant, in a developing country. Until then, he had always thought of international development as being outside the purview of someone with an MBA. He had always thought of it as work that was done by doctors and nurses. When Gib retu...2018-07-2935 minDisruptive ConversationsS2: Ep 61: The moment you start winning, you start losing. A Disruptive Conversation with Tendayi VikiTendayi Viki is one of my favourite innovation thinkers, authors, and educators. In this episodes, we hear his wonderful insights on innovation and strategy. One of the comments that stood out for me in this episodes was, “it is that it is better to be lucky than to be smart.” I suspect that Tendayi love of this quote is driven by his observation that the moment you start winning, you start losing.It is insights like these that make Tendayi one of my favourite innovation thinkers.Another example is his observation that disruptors are not rebels with...2018-07-1531 min