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Perxudres Podcast#189. Psikolojîya Abdullah Cevdet, Ruhîyata Ziya Gökalp29.01.2025, Çarşem
Bi şev wer ji nişka ve hat bîra min, min vekir li Çankaya, li xatirayên Falih Rıfkı Atay nihêrî.
Falih Rıfkı Atay, ku katibê Mustafa Kemal Atatürk bûye, di vê kitabê de ser salên pêşî yên dewleta Tirkîyê û meseleyên zimanê Tirkî malumatên êpêce enteresan dide.
A kir ku ez vekim careka din li wê kitabê binêrim, meseleka Ziya Gökalp û Abdullah Cevdet bû.
Gorey gotina Falih Rıfkı Atay, Ziya...
2025-01-2901 min
The Way We Source25. High Performance Intelligence w/ Omer Abdullah, co-founder of The Smart CubeWe’re thrilled to be joined by a household name in the Procurement space, Omer Abdullah - former Principal at A.T. Kearney, co-founder of The Smart Cube, and author of “Risk and Your Supply Chain: Preparing for the Next Global Crisis.” Sam talks to Omer about the changes he’s seen in Procurement in his 30-year career, the adoption of ProcureTech solutions and how it will transform teams in the future, whether the hype around GenAI is justified, and more!
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(00:40) - Introducing Omer
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2023-12-1434 min
The omerisms podcastEpisode 170. Why You Can Always Have A 2nd (Or 3rd) ActFrom a young age, we're stuck on this idea that we have to get everything right, right from the start. Because you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Truth is, in so many aspects of our lives, especially our careers, that's just patently false. As I discuss in today's episode, you can indeed have second acts. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2023-01-1104 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 169. New Years And Starting AgainIt's that time when we start planning our resolutions for the New Year. At the same time, there's also a sense of concern inherent in some of us - the sense that we're not really going to keep at it, given our past behaviors, so what's the point? As I discuss in today's episode, we should do it anyway, because our false starts in the past provide the education and fuel for us to be successful in the future. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In...
2023-01-0403 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 168. "Is a dream alive if it don't come true..."Those words from Bruce Springsteen's The River got me thinking about this idea of singular dreams and how they define who we are and what we do. I dive into what this potentially means and what it, perhaps, should mean for us, in today's episode. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-12-2904 min
The omerisms podcastEpisode 167. The Things We SaySometimes, telling others - and ourselves - that we've arrived isn't a good thing. In fact, as I discuss in today's episode, it can lead to a complacency that can derail everything that we've achieved so far. So that messaging, to others and to ourselves, is important. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-12-2103 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 166. Keeping Up With The JonesesSocial media provides us with a very specific idea of what "the" life is. There's no shortage of influencers who showcase how glamorous their everyday life is. But before we get caught up, it's worth understanding that what we see is what we're shown, as I discuss in today's episode. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-12-1403 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 165. "What do you think happens to us when we die?"Today's episode looks at Keanu Reeves answer to that question from Stephen Colbert a few years ago. The answer, to me, was thoughtful and insightful, and could be interpreted in multiple different ways. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-12-0703 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 164. "IF SOME REGARD YOU AS IMPORTANT, DISTRUST YOURSELF"It's tempting, when we've achieved some measure of success, to believe that we've arrived. The Greek philosopher, Epictetus, counseled against this idea of "arrival" and believing we are important, as I discuss in today's episode. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-11-3002 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 163. Beliefs That Aren't Our OwnStructure, rules and constructs can be useful mechanisms and when we're growing up, they're usually unavoidable. At the same time, they can be both good and bad and, as we grow older, it's worth questioning many of them. Both in terms of what they mean for us but also, as importantly, what they mean for others we live and work with. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-11-2304 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 162. An Age Old ConundrumGetting older is something all of us have to deal with. And, especially in today's hyper-competitive, social media driven environment, it comes with its own challenges. But, as I discuss in today's episode, the reality isn't quiet so black and white, which is heartening, because life is full of nuances. As are each of us. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-11-1602 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 161. You, Your Smartphone And Your Next ConcertSmartphones are everywhere and the natural temptation is to use it to record all of our important experiences for posterity. However, as I discuss in today's episode, there's something to be said to, perhaps, put them away and to simply be in the moment. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-11-0903 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 160. The Customer Shouldn't Have To Do The WorkA common mistake of someone new to the sales process (whether you're selling a product to a prospect or an idea to your boss) is that the more detail you provide, the higher the chances of success. Reality works quite differently, as I explain in today's episode. The fact is that the onus is on us to get our message across, which means we need to do the work, not the customer. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www...
2022-11-0303 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 159. The Weeknd and The Curse of The Drum MachineIn today's episode, I tackle my own personal prejudice with the drum machine, specifically via a song from the artist, The Weeknd. It's a reminder that how we assess value isn't always objective but perhaps colored by years of conditioning, that often turns out to be wrong. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-10-2604 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 158. It's About What You Can Do Well...Bill Gates said that he once believed that, if someone had a high IQ, they could be good at everything. He doesn't anymore, and that's a key idea to come to terms with if you want to build a great enterprise. Because great teams and achievements are, as I discuss in today's episode, built on the back of diverse capabilities and people. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-10-1905 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 157. Great Songs Have Multiple LivesWhen we listen to songs, they come fully formed - perfect entities in and of themselves. But the fact is that the really great ones can evolve and change over time, because they're driven by something deeper, more meaningful. That, as I discuss in today's episode, is not that different from us and our lives. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-10-1203 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 156. Why We Don't "Do"Creating something new is a challenging task - so much so that many of us don't actually take the step to create whatever is that's in our head. The reason, as I discuss in today's episode, is that we get caught up in two specific issues that stop us from taking those essential steps forward. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-10-0503 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 155. It's About Our WillWhenever I go to Karachi, I'm amazed by how the city functions and how people go about their daily lives, especially when so much we take for granted in the west, just doesn't exist in the same way over there. But, as I discuss in today's episode, people get on with things. They live their lives. Because it isn't just about what's around us and the way things are, it's about our own will. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my...
2022-09-2804 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 154. When You're Sick of Fitting In…Brands today are quite different from the brands I grew up with. Many of them are quite explicit about what the stand for and believe in, even if that narrows their target market. These brands, I'd argue, achieve far greater loyalty and commitment than those that don't. Because, as I discuss in today's episode, consumers are sick of fitting in. And they expect brands to reflect that. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such...
2022-09-2103 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 153. What Defines You-Karma or Free Will?Our past has a tremendous bearing on where we are today. That's a fact. But if we are to have ambition, if we're to move forward, we need to let it go. And that begins, as I discuss in today's episode, with us. We need to adjust our mindset to be one of self-control and empowerment. It's begins with us. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-09-1403 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 152. Building TrustTrust is something we all intuitively believe in. We understand that it forms the foundations of each and every relationship we have, in every sphere of life. We're, therefore, very careful about doling out our trust. It's worth realizing though that trust is a two way street - and that it's as much our responsibility to foster it, as it is the other person's. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-09-0703 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 151. The Stories We Carry With UsOur lives and ideas and perceptions are made up of all of our collective experiences, pieced together in different ways, sometimes elegantly, often not. As such, how we view ourselves is, in many ways, an aggregation of these stories. It's important, then, that we focus on and interpret these stories carefully, as I discuss in today's episode. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-08-3104 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 150. Forget About Being AfraidTaking on challenges can be daunting. We worry about the commitment and we worry about all of the potential outcomes. In doing so, we can be tepid in our approach. But, as I discuss in today's episode, the only way forward is as simple as it can be challenging to execute: we need to forget to be afraid. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-08-2404 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 149. Our Learning ProblemIt took me a while to understand that the idea of "learning" was not a one and done concept but an enduring, long lasting one. There are a number of reasons for this as I discuss in today's episode and my key message or takeaway is that, while we've made progress over the years, the path is continuous - so long as we shift how we think about it. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for mo...
2022-08-1706 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 148. What's In Front Of UsBrad Pitt's film, Ad Astra, brought to mind an interesting point about the commitment and sacrifices we make in pursuit of our goals. In such situations, we will give of ourselves fully, which is good. But, as I discuss in today's episode, when we don't get what we originally set out for, we can still take away valuable lessons. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-08-1004 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 147. What We Do With FearWe tend to think of successful people as alternate beings - people who come to their work with a mindset that is always on, always without doubt. In other words, not like the rest of us mortals. The truth, in my view, is different. Successsful people are more like the rest of us than we think. There's just one intentional difference, as I discuss on today's episode. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such...
2022-08-0304 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 146. The Thing About RespectIn today's episode, I speak to the fact that respect isn't something that is bestowed, it's earned. It isn't something we can expect as a matter of course. It's something that has to be worked towards and in the show, I discuss a range of ideas as to how to do exactly that. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-07-2705 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 145. "But What Will They Think?"In today's episode, I talk about how we make so many key decisions in our lives, not based on what we want, but on what others will think about them. From the professional to the personal, we put credence where it doesn't belong, as compensating mechanisms, when really, at the end of the day, it's all down to us. We are responsible - no matter what. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-07-2004 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 144. Experience And PerspectiveExperience is a great educator. Over time, it teaches us and provides us with a reasoned view of life and all that makes us who we are. However, as I discuss in today's episode, this isn't an automatic process. It's one that requires a strong sense of perspective, as well as the right mindset. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-07-1304 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 143. We Don't Like LabelsLabels are an everyday part of our language - to such an extent that we use them, often, without serious thought. As I discuss in today's episode, because the labels we grow up with are often fraught with misperceptions and frankly, prejudice, such that we'd do well to rethink them. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-07-0604 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 142. It's About All Of UsTough times call for tough measures. But those tough measures can also be fraught with risk - both real and perceived. Biggest of all is the perception that we'll be overreacting. But, as I discuss in today's podcast, that shouldn't worry us. The end goal and those we serve, matter far more. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-06-2902 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 141. Confidence Versus VolumeConfidence and volume are two separate ideas, but often, when it comes to our communications, we tend to conflate the two. There is a material difference and, as I discuss in today's episode, it's important we work to understand that distinction. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-06-2204 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 140. The Signal To Noise RatioHow we spend our time on a day to day basis is materially influenced by the extent to which we're responding to signals or to noise. In today's episode, I speak to the need to think about which cues we pick up and what we react to - the signals versus the noise. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-06-1503 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 139. Is That What You Really Think?When we're trying to sell an idea or a product, we want to say all the right things to the prospect, so that we can close the deal quickly. In doing so, we can at times, sugar coat the message, or gloss over key issues that need to be grappled with upfront. All the more reason, as I discuss in today's episode, that we always be upfront - even if that means talking about difficult things. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my...
2022-06-0805 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 138. "This Will Only Take A Minute"Expectations management is everything in business. We understand and buy that when it comes to big picture issues - such as a client delverable. But, as I discuss in today's podcast, it matters just as much in our more common day to day activities. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-06-0103 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 137. Be The Guide, Not The VictimWe love being the hero in our stories. But Donald Miller talks about there being only 4 key roles you can take on in your business story. And being the hero isn't one of them. You need to be the guide, as I discuss in today's episode. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-05-2503 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 136. Walk The Walk On PartnershipsIn today's episode, I talk about the idea of partnerships. The word "partnership" is easy to throw around when the stakes are low. But when the going gets tough, we really find out who is (and isn't) a true partner. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-05-1803 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 135. Culture As Operating SystemTrevor Noah once referred to our culture as our operating system, one that we're rarely even aware of. That's an apt explanation of the role and value of culture. It's something that can make us - but just as equally, it can break us. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-05-1103 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 134. Cultures Aren't Created OvernightCulture matters. They define whether an organization will be successful or not. But, as I discuss this in episode of the podcast, cultures aren't created overnight - they take intention, strategy and work to build. I share several strategies to help build great cultures. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-05-0404 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 133. We're Always In TransitionStability is a pipe dream. We long for it and yearn for things to be normal, for things not to change. The reality is that life doesn't quite work that way. The fact of the matter is, as I discuss in today's episode, that we're always in transition. Accept that idea and we're liberated. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-04-2703 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 132. The Work, Not The Idea Of ItI've found that when I focus on the idea of the work I'm doing - as opposed to the work itself - I don't quite deliver as well as I could. I get too caught up in the external, on the trappings than on the content. The key, as I discuss in today's episode, is to let that go and focus instead on the content itself. That's what matters. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such...
2022-04-2004 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 131. Drive For Show, Putt For DoughThere's an allure to the grand strategy, the flourish and ambition behind the work we do. We love the exciting, glamorous and sexy parts, because that gets noticed. And while those aspects of our work are indeed important, of far more importance is the more detailed, granular executional work, as I discuss in today's episode. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-04-1303 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 130. The Concept of BalanceThe idea of balance - and its importance - is discussed by all and sundry as being key to a healthy life. And it is - in the long term. But in the short term? Balance doesn't move you forward, and it doesn't help you achieve greatness, as I discuss in today's podcast. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-04-0604 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 129. Patterns MatterJudging someone's character is a difficult thing to do. A one-off incident or action shouldn't be taken out of context (with a few exceptions) and presumed to represent the entirety of who someone is. But patterns are different. If the behavior is repeated, if it's recurring, it tells you something. Patterns matter. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-03-3003 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 128. Don't Tolerate Rotten BeansThe success of whatever we do depends, without question, on our people. It's a cliche but it's true. So it's important when formulating our teams, to make sure we have the the right "ingredients" in place - not only technically but philosophically. The wrong ingredients will ruin the entire dish, which is the topic of today's episode. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-03-2304 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 127. Making Or Breaking PartnershipsWe throw around the word "partnership" pretty loosely. And often, when we do, we're sincere about it. But it's easy to talk about partnerships when there's nothing at stake. You really find out whether you have a real partnership (or not) when problems arise. And in those moments, there's one trait that matters above all else, as I discuss in today's episode. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-03-1605 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 126. The Thing About DivisionOne of the biggest issues with high performance in any team is when folks aren't aligned. This division is a problem not only professionally but at a personal level as well. Resolving any division within a team needs to be priority number one, as I discuss in today's episode. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-03-0904 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 125. It's Always The People StuffWhen it comes to strategy and growth in an organization, of any size, the ability to create compelling, well thought-out plan is not the issue. Those are easy enough to pull together. No, the key is always people. Who's involved, how committed are they and how we bring them along. How we do this is the focus of today's episode. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-03-0206 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 124. Living On Your Own TermsIt's always struck me as odd that anyone would choose - over the long term - to do work that meant little or nothing to them. I get that can be the case in the short term, but in the long term, what we do for a living matters, as I discuss in today's episode. Make it count. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-02-2304 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 123. The Thing About MidlifeToday's episode is short and sweet. It's about something Brene Brown shared about a core realization of midlife. And that is that we need to let go of our armor, let go of all the protections we put up. That, in order to become ourselves, we need to become vulnerable. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-02-1604 minThe omerisms podcastEpisode 122. Who's Writing Your Story?In today's episode, I recount a Facebook post from the actor Kevin Smith, and something he was told (handed, actually) when he was 19 years old. It's a lesson that not everyone is always looking out for us, and ultimately, our path forward - our story - is down to us. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-02-0905 min
The omerisms podcastEpisode 121. Whose Mission Is It?From a young age, we're programmed with the idea that we'll grow up to get a job and do our work. But we don't often consider what that means. Why are we doing what we're doing? What are we trying to achieve? As I discuss in this episode, it has to be about more than the money - whose mission are we serving? If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-02-0204 min
The omerisms podcastNo One Likes SurprisesIn business environments, surprises are not a good thing, because the main thing we want is predictability. And the only way we can ensure predictability is for us to do the work necessary. This means both listening and communicating much more than we do, as I discuss in today's episode. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-01-2604 min
The omerisms podcastWhen Your Message Isn't Getting ThroughWhether we're selling a product or an idea, we're often faced with situations where our messages simply aren't getting through - that is, we're just not able to communicate effectively. There are a number of tried and true approaches to improve our chances and today's episode dives into these practical tips and techniques. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2022-01-1904 min
The omerisms podcastDon't Send EmailsEmail has become a necessity in today's business environment - and it's brought us plenty of value and efficiency in both our personal and professional lives. But email can sometimes also be used as a way to avoid real conversations, to sidestep issues or frankly, to not make the effort. In the long run, this has real consequences, as I discuss in today's episode. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my...
2022-01-1205 min
The omerisms podcastMake Me Want To Hear YouWhen we're communicating an idea or selling a product, we often think that if we just explain the benefits, people will buy. When they don't, we lament that they just didn't get it. But maybe we're the ones who didn't get it - because it's not anyone's job to listen, it's our job to make them want to hear us, as I discuss in today's podcast. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check o...
2022-01-0505 min
The omerisms podcastEveryone Has A Platform (Part 2)In the last episode, I talked about how everyone has a platform and how that can be a good thing. But having a platform isn't for everyone, as it comes with a set of responsibilities around what we say and how we say it. Today's show speaks to some of what I believe are the ground rules for establishing your own platform. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www...
2021-12-2905 min
The omerisms podcastEveryone Has A PlatformMany of us believe we have a message to share, in one domain or another, and many of us long to actually share it. Today's episode speaks to the fact that we all now have a platform to say, write and otherwise communicate, anything we want. But wanting to and doing so are two different things, and the discussion today focuses on that inner dialogue. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out m...
2021-12-0804 min
The omerisms podcastOwn The MessageToday's podcast focuses on the idea of owning our messages. In any work we do, we're called upon to present our ideas and findings in front of an audience. Often, we feel compelled to "do what we're told" or to "follow a script". The reality is that we need to own what we present, no matter our level. In this podcast, I discuss how. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my...
2021-12-0104 min
The omerisms podcastForget Every One Else (Including Yourself)Today's episode focuses on doing the things we want to do, but don't - either because we're concerned what others will say, or we overthink our own ability to be successful at it. Sometimes, this thought process is helpful, but more often than not, it gets in our way. Better to focus on what we want and just do. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for...
2021-11-2407 min
The omerisms podcastEmbracing Your Inner BonoToday's episode recounts a decision I made many years ago that, in the grand scheme of things, was relatively minor. It was my decision to get - and then remove - my earring before I went to Business School. Not a huge decision in most contexts, but it was definitely one that taught me about why we make the choices we make - and WHY we should make the choices we make. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my me...
2021-11-1705 min
The omerisms podcastWhy I Love BonoToday's episode is a reflection on Bono, U2's legendary frontman. It's based on a post I wrote shortly after watching them perform The Joshua Tree live in Chicago. Bono represents the ideal when it comes to achievement. He does what he loves, has achieved tremendous success and uses this fame and success to do more for others. It's an ideal worth us pursuing in our own ways. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, pl...
2021-11-1005 min
The omerisms podcastWhen Bono Went Walkabout...Today's episode focuses on a story from Live Aid back in the mid-Eighties and a moment that set the band U2 on the path to global stardom. But on the day, it didn't seem like it to the band - and represents a lesson about risk-taking that we can all learn from. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-11-0306 min
The omerisms podcastNature Versus Nurture: Does It Matter?Today's episode focuses on the age old debate of nature versus nurture. We love to argue whether talent is innate or developed, or whether entrepreneurs are born versus made. In the show, I argue that it doesn't matter - our only choice is to move forward to strive to achieve what we want. The alternatives aren't worth considering. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more s...
2021-10-2706 min
The omerisms podcastDo The WorkToday's episode focuses on the one and only fundamental of success - doing the work. Our role models from the sports to the business worlds understand this. The one commonality amongst all of them is that they've paid their dues. They put in the effort and did what was needed to lay the foundation for their success. If we aspire to that success, we need to do the same. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In...
2021-10-2006 min
The omerisms podcastYou're Not Perfect. That's OKToday's podcast speaks to the perception that many of us have that we need to be (or at least show we're) perfect in front of those we live and work with. The problem with this approach is that it's founded in insecurity and the idea that our vulnerability is something we should hide, when in fact, it's actually our strength. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, f...
2021-10-1306 min
The omerisms podcastThe Myth Of The All RounderToday's episode focuses on the myth of the all-rounder. We're programmed to try and be good at everything, and when we don't hit the mark, we taught to judge ourselves negatively. But the fact is we all have spikes and, while general knowledge is a good thing, our spikes are what really matter. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-10-0606 min
The omerisms podcastScrew Your (And My) ExperienceToday's episode focuses on the value of experience when starting a new business. Often, we'll hear about start-up success stories that are driven by founders with no prior history in that sector. I talk through why that happens and how that should probably be more the norm than the exception. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-09-2903 min
The omerisms podcastWar Stories: Filters, Judgements and ExpectationsToday's podcast talks about our ideas of perfection, specifically in people. I relate a war story from my consulting days about how reputations of specific individuals can be both accurate and inaccurate at the same time. The quicker we learn that, the easier it becomes to forge solid working relationships. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-09-2205 min
The omerisms podcastEpisode 103. Those Silos In Your HeadToday's podcast focuses on the idea of silos within our organizations and teams. There will always be tensions among different teams and that's actually not a bad thing. It's only bad when we let those tensions stop us from figuring out how to work together. When we truly collaborate, we're able to create great art. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-09-1507 min
The omerisms podcastFrom Ally To AccompliceToday's podcast takes on the idea of having allies versus accomplices. That is, when we're growing something of consequence, social or economic, real progress is made when we have people willing to give - at some cost or risk to themselves - to further our collective goals. How they become accomplices is the real challenge. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-09-0805 min
The omerisms podcastGood Is Contextual (or Get Over Yourself)Do you expect a musician to be good at financial analysis? Do you expect a financial analyst to be good to creative work? Of course not. Then why do we define "good" in our teams in specific, narrow ways? Today's episode speaks to focus on our colleague's strengths and not class people as good or otherwise based on preconceived notions. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, f...
2021-09-0106 min
The omerisms podcast"Sprinkle My Ashes Over The 1980's"As the podcast hits 100 episodes, I close out this month's focus on lessons from popular culture. In particular, today's episode talks to the idea of putting our past in context. That we need to not only prize our prior experiences but also focus on moving forward. That our past doesn't define us - we continue to define ourselves. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more...
2021-08-2505 min
The omerisms podcast"Like Tears In Rain"This month's podcasts draw lessons from popular culture. Today's episode is about legacy. I've always been intrigued by the fact that, when we leave, our world tends to go with us. So how do we leave something behind? How do we ensure that some part of our world, our experiences, remains well after we are gone? If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-08-1806 min
The omerisms podcastWe Get To Carry Each OtherThis month's podcasts draw lessons from popular culture. Today's episode speaks to the importance of self-talk and our choice of words. But not simply in the most overt sense that we need to recite affirmations, but even in our most casual conversations with ourselves. Our self-talk matters. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-08-1104 min
The omerisms podcastWhat We Don't Want To Show Is What MattersThis month's podcasts draw lessons from popular culture. In today's episode, I discuss a quote from Thom Yorke of Radiohead about this idea of exposure and vulnerability and the role it plays not only in art (which we tend to accept) but also in business (which we often don't). If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-08-0405 min
The omerisms podcastThe Thing About Soft SkillsThis month's podcasts deal with matters of culture. In today's episode, I speak to how the most important subject in business is also the least valued at business schools: soft skills and specifically, working with people. It's a tension that isn't likely to abate anytime soon, but it's still one we need to maintain a laser focus on. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more s...
2021-07-2805 min
The omerisms podcastThe Problem Is ApathyThis month's podcasts deal with matters of culture. In today's episode, I discuss the problem of apathy - that is, when apathy arises in an organization, then we're all in trouble. The only solution - for everyone - is to engage. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-07-2104 min
The omerisms podcastMatters Of CultureThis month's podcasts deal with matters of culture. In today's episode, I speak to the value of assessing cultural fit when we're bringing new people into our teams, and when we're evaluating the long term impact of existing team members. It's not easy and it's tempting to look at hard metrics, but these soft ones can be the most critical to our success. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog...
2021-07-1405 min
The omerisms podcastHinkakuThis months podcast deals with matters of culture. In today's episode, I speak to the Sumo concept of Hinkaku - that is, how being a champion is about more than tangible measures of performance. It also has to do with how we behave. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-07-0704 min
The omerisms podcastSelf-Selecting Ourselves OutThis month's topics focus on personal war stories and observations. In today's episode, I talk about an experience I had with the late, great Professor C.K. Prahalad when I was at Ross Business School, and specifically what it taught me about actually being clear about what we want, versus chasing some idea of what we think we want. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for...
2021-06-3006 min
The omerisms podcastTurning Down Michael Jordan's BullsThis month's topics focus on personal war stories and observations. In today's episode, I talk about the time I turned down the chance to see Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls. Which is enough of a story in and of itself, but it's really a lesson in the need for balance, compartmentalization and looking out for yourself. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-06-2307 min
The omerisms podcastThe Thing About Working With PeopleThis month's topics focus on personal war stories and observations. Today's episode focuses on the importance of being able to work with people as the route to our success - as well as the sheer difficulty of learning (and mastering) how to do so. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-06-1605 min
The omerisms podcastThe Problem With Getting An EducationThis month's topics focus on personal war stories and observations. Today's episode discusses how, in our quest for 'more', we've confused learning, knowledge and credibility with degrees, diplomas and doctorates. We need a reset in our collective thinking and biases on the subject of education. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-06-0905 min
The omerisms podcastMentor Yourself FirstThis month's topics focus on personal war stories and observations. Today's episode focuses on career management and specifically the fact that we cannot outsource our career management to others within our organizations, no matter how good or strong they might be. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-06-0205 min
The omerisms podcastThe Fine LineThis month's podcasts focus on the art of communication - a critical skill no matter what we do for a living. In today's episode, I speak to the fine line we walk when we're in the midst of combative communications. In particular, I speak to the four elements that allow us to tell when it's constructive and when it's not. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com...
2021-05-2605 min
The omerisms podcastSometimes The Problem With Our Message Is UsThis month's podcasts focus on the art of communication - a critical skill no matter what we do for a living. In today's episode, I discuss how no amount of clever language and word smithing can make up for a poor message or offering. That sometimes, the problem isn't in the message but with us. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-05-1904 min
The omerisms podcastHow We React To ConflictThis month's podcasts focus on the art of communication - a critical skill no matter what we do for a living. Today's episode focuses on the idea of conflict, and the fact that it can actually be a good thing for our relationships at home and at work. The question is one of intent and ego (or lack of it). If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, f...
2021-05-1204 min
The omerisms podcast"Everyone Thinks They Have The prettiest Wife At Home"This month's podcasts focus on the art of communication - a critical skill no matter what we do for a living. Today's episode focuses on the idea of objectivity in what we believe and what we communicate. It's important to believe in ourselves but still be objective enough to understand the reality of our situations. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-05-0505 min
The omerisms podcastFocus On RelationshipsThis month's podcasts focus on people, specifically the different aspects to consider when it comes to the talent acquisition, development and management. Today's episode focuses on the topic of relationships, and the fact that strong relationships create great teams, which create great organizations. Relationships form the very foundation of our success. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-04-2804 min
The omerisms podcastGet The Ball To Michael (Part 2)This month's podcasts focus on the different aspects of teams, particularly those aspects to consider when it comes to the talent acquisition, development and management. My last episode talked about the value of the team, even when we have a star performer in our midst. Today's episode discusses the idea that, while it still is about the team, we should all strive to adopt the star performer's mentality. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, p...
2021-04-2104 min
The omerisms podcastGet The Ball To Michael (Part 1)This month's podcasts focus on people, specifically the different aspects to consider when it comes to the talent acquisition, development and management. Today's episode focuses on the star performer - or rather the need to recognize that, despite the extent of their star qualities, the team is always the most important thing. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-04-1404 min
The omerisms podcastHiring The Right PeopleThis month's podcasts focus on people, specifically the different aspects to consider when it comes to the talent acquisition, development and management. Today's episode focuses on the need to hire the right people and how fit and genuineness are among the most important criteria to consider. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-04-0704 min
The omerisms podcastFight Cynicism. Be An OptimistThis month's podcasts focus on the topic of mindset, and the kinds of traits and ideas we need to embed to achieve what we want. In today's episode, I speak to the importance of being an optimist, to fight cynicism. Many view unbridled optimism as a weakness, because it requires a health measure of vulnerability. To the contrary, I believe it's a superpower. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog...
2021-03-3104 min
The omerisms podcastIt's OK To Be Nice. Science Backs You UpThis month's podcasts focus on the topic of mindset, and the kinds of traits and ideas we need to embed to achieve what we want. In today's episode, I discuss how we often want to be nice to someone in our orbit, but hold ourselves back because we pre-judge the way it will be received. It turns out that that we overthink things and in fact science backs us up. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. I...
2021-03-2405 min
The omerisms podcastRemove Negativity From Your OrbitThis month's podcasts focus on the topic of mindset, and the kinds of traits and ideas we need to embed to achieve what we want. In today's episode, I talk about a decision to remove someone from my LinkedIn Network because of their constant negativity. There's no point in encouraging that behavior, and in fact, I'd argue it demands a stronger response. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www...
2021-03-1705 min
The omerisms podcastLet It Go - Tending to Grudges Like Little PetsThis month's podcasts focus on the topic of mindset, and the kinds of traits and ideas we need to embed to achieve what we want. Today's episode takes on the topic of letting go - and how difficult it is when we feel we've been wronged. Yet, it doesn't help us to "hold onto our grudges like little pets". It's far more important and helpful to move on. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition...
2021-03-1004 min
The omerisms podcastBe An IdealistThis month's podcasts focus on the topic of mindset, and the kinds of traits and ideas we need to embed to achieve what we want. Today's episode focuses on the concept of idealism. It's a concept that comes naturally as kids but one we tend to sacrifice as we grow older. I argue that's a mistake. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-03-0305 min
The omerisms podcastThe Values You Accept Define Who You areThis month, I'd like to speak to a few fundamental ideas about how we work and the implications of our behaviors when we work. Today's episode focuses on Values. Our values don't simply materialize - we have to choose and exhibit those values. When we don't, we're basically choosing someone else's values. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.
2021-02-2404 min
The SaaS Podcast - AI, Growth & Product-Market Fit for SaaS Founders260: Taker: Lessons on Failure & Perseverance from a SaaS Founder – with Abdullah AlsaadiAbdullah Alsaadi is the co-founder and CEO of Taker.io, an online ordering platform and mobile app for restaurants.The Show Notes
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