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The Expansive

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  • The Expansive podcast is all about exploring the world and our lives in a wide-ranging and expansive way, with a focus on leadership, organizations, and entrepreneurship. Each episode, join in on the banter between friends as we delve into a variety of topics, including business strategy, creative problem-solving, personal growth, and much more. Whether you're a leader in your field, an entrepreneur, or simply someone who loves to learn and grow, The Expansive has something for you. Our goal is to inspire and motivate you to think big and embrace new possibilities, both in your personal and professional life. So, join us as we engage in thought-provoking conversations and share our own unique perspectives on the world of business and leadership.
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Episodes
  • Relentless Relevance For You and Your Business

    Relentless Relevance For You and Your Business
    May 7 2024

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Reflections on Africa Burn
    03:23 Introducing Rich Mulholland
    06:00 Rich's Influence and Generosity
    08:16 Transitioning from Swearing on Stage
    12:34 Rich's Move to the Isle of Man
    15:54 Building Community in a New Place
    20:35 The Risks of Labeling and Contracting
    27:14 Mastering a Single Tool
    32:11 Releasing Old Versions of Yourself
    38:13 Embracing New Ideas and Identities

    Takeaways

    Don't label yourself or others, as it can limit personal growth and potential.
    Be proactive in reaching out to others and building connections.
    Recognize that identities and attributes are fluid and can change over time.
    Building community in a new place takes time and effort.
    Self-awareness is key to understanding and addressing personal challenges.
    Collaboration requires both being a good collaborator and an instigator of collaboration. Stay relevant by adapting to the world's needs and constantly evolving yourself.
    Focus on solving problems worth solving and stay clear on your victory condition.
    Avoid trend hopping and shiny object syndrome by mastering a single tool or area of expertise.
    Embrace new ideas and identities by releasing old versions of yourself.
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    46 mins
  • Good News To Rewire Your Brain

    Good News To Rewire Your Brain
    Apr 20 2024
    Summary In this episode, Erik and John share good news and positive stories from around the world. They discuss the importance of consuming positive news for mental health and well-being. Some of the good news includes France banning fast fashion advertising, the increase in mangrove forests in Pakistan, the growth of black rhino and African elephant populations, the development of wind turbine solar panels, and the launch of a satellite to track methane emissions. They also mention Bark Air, an airline specifically for dogs, and the discovery of 100 new species of fish in Chile.
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    30 mins
  • The Power of Wisdom in Driving Change

    The Power of Wisdom in Driving Change
    Apr 11 2024

    Takeaways

    Change and transformation in organizations can be challenging due to resistance and fear.

    Wisdom is crucial in navigating change and moving away from short-term thinking.

    Businesses have the power to drive societal change and should be leveraged for positive impact.

    Embracing a more holistic and long-term approach to change can lead to new possibilities and perspectives. Big C change involves personal transformation, while small c change focuses on external transformation.

    Engaging leaders in their big selves is crucial for driving successful change in organizations.

    Personal transformation requires a warm, engaging conversation with oneself.

    Change should be approached with patience and a focus on coherence.

    Feeling and not forcing change is key to successful transformation.

    Timing and courage play important roles in implementing change.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Friends of The Expansive

    06:17 Starting the Conversation on Change and Transformation

    08:22 Navigating Change and Transformation in Organizations

    11:28 The Power of Wisdom in Driving Change

    13:14 Change as Renewal and Overcoming Resistance

    15:02 New York's Grid-like Structure and Short-term Thinking

    16:01 The Horny Teenage Boy Syndrome and the Need for Long-term Thinking

    16:31 Understanding Big C and Small c Change

    19:18 The Importance of Emotional Shifts and Paradigm Changes

    19:55 Accessing Your Big Self for Personal Transformation

    21:24 The Role of Patience and Coherence in Change

    26:39 Feeling, Not Forcing Change: The Lockpick Approach

    31:36 The Role of Timing and Courage in Change
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    41 mins
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Such fun to listen to you guys and so informative!

Love hearing your thoughts and experiences. Sometimes a bit scary to hear all these things changing so vastly so fast 🥹 but very cool to know about it all through you. Thanks for your time and effort to sow into our lives 😉

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