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Quorum1 Future of Work Talks The Power of Emotional Intelligence and a Resilient Mindset w/ Ivette Flower (#FutureOfWork)

2024-11-2549 min

Quorum1 Future of Work Talks Exploring the Complexity of Living Systems w/ Hendrik Berberich (#FutureOfWork) In this conversation, Trak Lord and Hendrik Berberich discuss the future of work, capitalism, and democracy. They explore the complexity of living systems and the need to approach them with humility and an understanding of their interrelationships. They also delve into the concept of transcontextuality and the importance of considering the context and relationships in decision-making. They highlight the significance of bioregionalism and the need to collaborate within specific regions to address global challenges. The conversation touches on the idea of multi-stakeholderism and multi-capitalism in organizational design, as well as the impact of financial pressure on decision-making. The conversation...

2024-11-1857 min

Quorum1 Future of Work Talks The Power of Storytelling in Startups and Community Building w/ Chikodi Chima (#FutureOfWork)In this conversation, Trak Lord and Chikodi Chima discuss the future of work, the role of storytelling in startups, and the importance of effective PR and communication. They explore Chikodi's background as a tech journalist and his transition to working in PR for startups. They also touch on the challenges that early-stage startups face in PR and storytelling, including the need to focus on the user experience and differentiate themselves from competitors. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the power of charisma and storytelling in entrepreneurship, using examples like Steve Jobs and Aaron Levie. The conversation covered various...

2024-11-1156 min

Quorum1 Future of Work Talks Decentralized Governance and Creating Unique Community Spaces w/ Chris Carfi (#FutureOfWork)In this conversation, Hank Holiday interviews Christopher Carfi, COO of Unlock Labs and advocate for on-chain business systems. They discuss empowering creators and giving them more control over their work through Unlock Protocol, a decentralized membership and subscription protocol on the blockchain. This protocol allows creators to own and control their content and subscriptions, preventing deplatforming and enabling connections with fans across various platforms. They also explore the future of marketing in the rapidly changing digital landscape and the role of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) in governance. Carfi highlights the importance of recency in community incentives and explains how...

2024-11-0450 min

Quorum1 Future of Work Talks Transforming Productivity with AI Marketing w/ Trevor Longino (#FutureofWork)Trevor Longino, owner of Crowd Tamers, discusses the future of work and the role of AI in marketing. He emphasizes the importance of using AI to do more and better, rather than replacing jobs. Trevor shares his experience of setting up his business and how AI has transformed his team's productivity. He also addresses concerns about AI taking over cognitive work and explains the limitations of current AI capabilities. Trevor highlights the need for businesses to think long-term and build sustainable models that prioritize equity and profit sharing. More about Trevor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/longino/ https://crowdtamers...

2024-10-2840 min

Quorum1 Future of Work Talks Open Source Learning & Uncoupling Education from Traditional Models w/ David Preston (#FutureOfWork)In this conversation, David Preston discusses the flaws in the traditional model of education and the need to uncouple education from the current system. He introduces the concept of open source learning, which focuses on individual fitness in areas such as mental, physical, civic, spiritual, and technological aspects. David emphasizes the importance of passion, curiosity, and human connection in education. He also highlights the role of professional learning in organizations and the need to leverage technology for continuous learning and improvement. The conversation explores the importance of valuing and appreciating the efforts and creations of others, the need for...

2024-10-2149 min

Quorum1 Future of Work Talks Maximizing Human Potential through Talent Alignment w/ Taylor Mclemore (#FutureOfWork) The conversation explores the future of work and the challenges and opportunities it presents. The guest, Taylor McLemore, discusses his organizations, Human Potential Capital and the Human Potential Summit, which aim to improve the lives of workers and drive economic mobility. The main themes include the need for dignity and agency in work, the importance of aligning work with individual talents and passions, and the need to rethink traditional structures and systems in order to maximize human potential. The conversation also touches on the history of work, the shift towards lifelong learning, and the potential for organizations to prioritize...

2024-09-1946 min

Quorum1 Future of Work Talks Redesigning the System for a Thriving Future w/ Saskia Verraes (#FutureOfWork)Saskia Verraes, a systems changer and chief sustainability officer, discusses the future of combating climate change in corporate culture. She emphasizes the need to address the systemic issues that contribute to climate change and advocates for a holistic approach to sustainability. Saskia shares her personal journey and how her grandfather's role in the resistance during World War II influenced her career. She also highlights the importance of giving people agency and enabling them to make decisions for themselves. Saskia believes that by redesigning the system and promoting collective action, we can create a world where everyone can work on...

2024-08-0546 min

Quorum1 Future of Work Talks Democratization of Technology and Team Collaboration w/ Lee Pera (#FutureOfWork)Lee Pera, a geographer and public policy expert, shares her journey into the world of tiny homes and how it led her to explore game-based approaches for organizing large-scale collaborations. She discusses the process of designing a game that integrates real-world data and physical land, and how it can be used to build better communities. Lee also emphasizes the importance of incorporating the knowledge and wisdom of elders into the game and the potential of augmented reality and virtual reality in enhancing the gaming experience. She highlights the benefits of gamified structures in organizing teams and managing work, and...

2024-07-2942 min

Quorum1 Future of Work Talks The Art of Valuing Yourself and Saying No w/ Sam Boone (#FutureOfWork)Sam Boone, a content specialist and independent consultant, shares her journey from being a teacher to becoming a successful contractor. She discusses the challenges and opportunities of contracting, including the importance of networking, valuing oneself, and saying no to opportunities that don't align with one's goals. Sam also talks about the role of AI in the hiring process and the need for resumes to showcase not just skills, but also personality and creativity. She emphasizes the importance of building trust in professional relationships and the value of collaboration in achieving success as a knowledge worker.

2024-07-2236 min

Quorum1 Future of Work Talks Understanding Emergent Organizations & DAOs w/Travis Marsh (#FutureOfWork)Travis Marsh, author, and coach, discusses emergent organizations and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) in the context of the future of work. He explains that emergent organizations are a collection of several types of organizations that challenge traditional command and control hierarchies. DAOs, on the other hand, are decentralized organizations with no central authority. Marsh emphasizes the importance of focusing on teams and collaboration, as well as the need for more human-centric approaches in the workplace. He also discusses the benefits of peer-based relationships and meaningful work over profit and rapid growth. This conversation was an installment of...

2024-07-1550 min

Quorum1 Future of Work Talks The Challenges of Consensus and Quadratic Voting w/ Sam Schikowitz (#FutureOfWork)Sam Schikowitz discusses the importance of sense-making and decision-making in governance and collaborative decision-making. He introduces ForBy, a platform that supports better sense-making and decision-making within groups. ForBy allows individuals to give reasons for their votes and prioritize evidence. Sam also discusses the importance of expertise in decision-making and how ForBy allows individuals to delegate decision-making to experts in specific domains. He acknowledges the challenges of defining expertise and taxonomy within the platform. The conversation explores the topics of hierarchies, trust, expertise, and different voting systems. Sam discusses his experience with decision-making groups and hierarchical governance, highlighting the benefits...

2024-07-0854 min

Quorum1 Future of Work Talks Defining Ownership in the Digital Space w/ David Thomson (#FutureOfWork)In this conversation, Hank Holiday and DJ Thomson discuss the future of work, the role of blockchain technology in compensating artists, the challenges of intellectual property in the age of AI, and the potential of cooperative business models. They explore the need for a framework to define ownership as a series of explicitly enumerated rights and the importance of remunerating individuals for their contributions in collaborative ecosystems. They also touch on the benefits and challenges of open source software, the reevaluation of corporate structures, and the value of the Quorum1 community in exploring new models of work. ...

2024-07-0454 min

Quorum1 Future of Work Talks Measuring Impact Beyond Financial Success w/Neesha Mirchandani (#FutureOfWork)In this conversation, Hank Holiday interviews Neesha Mirchandani, an impact entrepreneur mentor, about the future of work and impact entrepreneurship. They discuss the challenges of living in an era of exponential change and how to navigate it. Neesha explains that impact entrepreneurship focuses on creating regenerative solutions that mimic nature and work in concert with it. She emphasizes the importance of measuring impact beyond financial success and optimizing for outcomes that benefit the planet. Neesha also introduces her magnetic pitch method, which helps entrepreneurs attract the right funders and repel the wrong ones. She believes that everyone has a...

2024-07-0442 min

Inspiration Contagion Exploring New Ways of Working: Emergent OrganizationsWe explore new ways of thinking and working. How to build professional freedom alongside performance. How to define success and break free from the norm and much more. Hank Holiday is a veteran technology consultant, a serial entrepreneur and has spent the last decade designing new ways of organizing work. He is the Meta-Founder and Managing Partner of Quorum1, a 160 member technology collective. Quorum1 is a full-service technology consultancy and product studio built around radical flexibility and professional learning. Connect with Hank & Quorum1: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hankholiday/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/quorum1/ https://twitter.com...

2023-06-2847 min