ii Hostcast Ep.4 with Daniel Golliher: Prestigious Professionals, Callous Creators
Dec 10, 2020
auto_awesome
Writer and entrepreneur Daniel Golliher discusses living a prestigious professional life and transitioning into an independent artistic life. They explore hosting salons, the polymath's curse, 'Exit Voice and Loyalty,' conflicts in work, and the importance of personal development in navigating the corporate world.
Understanding personal values and goals is crucial in determining the fit within the corporate world.
Promoting psychological and ethical integrity can create a healthier work environment by being truthful about the prevalence of dishonesty in corporations.
Exploring the non-corporate world as a distinct entity with its own qualities and opportunities leads to personal autonomy and value generation.
Deep dives
Is the corporate world for you?
Determining whether the corporate world is the right fit requires embarking on an intellectual journey to understand personal values and goals. This involves asking tough questions about what constitutes a good life and what kind of work aligns with one's values. It's a process of self-reflection and self-discovery to establish an external standard against which the corporate world can be measured. By cultivating this perspective, individuals can gain clarity about their fit within their current company and the larger corporate ecosystem.
The trap of dishonesty in the corporate world
In the second salon, titled 'It's a Trap: Being Honest About Our Jobs,' the focus is on exploring the prevalence of dishonesty in corporate environments. Participants delve into the reasons behind this dishonesty, which often stems from self-deception, corporate Stockholm syndrome, and a fear of inferiority. Through open discussion, the salon aims to shed light on these issues and encourage individuals to be truthful with themselves. The goal is to promote psychological and ethical integrity and facilitate healthier work environments.
Exploring the non-corporate world
The third salon tackles the topic of the non-corporate world, resisting the conventional viewpoint that it is the mere absence of the corporate world. By examining the non-corporate world as a distinct entity with its own qualities and opportunities, participants discuss the experiences and insights gained from operating outside traditional corporate structures. They delve into the psychological and financial fluctuations commonly encountered, consider potential pathways for re-engaging with the corporate world, and explore the benefits of personal autonomy and value generation.
Dolly Parton: A Lens into Independence
In this potential future salon, participants would dive into the life and career of the iconic musician and cultural figure Dolly Parton, using her experiences as a lens to understand concepts of independence. The salon would explore her resilience, independence, and multifaceted approach, drawing lessons from her success in a predominantly country music industry. By delving into Dolly Parton's journey, participants would gain insights into the broader realm of country music and the pursuit of personal and artistic autonomy.
Navigating Independent Writing and Publishing
This hypothetical salon would focus on the world of independent writing and publishing, addressing the questions and challenges faced by aspiring authors. Discussions would encompass the decision-making process between independent publishing and traditional routes, exploring the benefits and considerations associated with each. Participants would delve into the psychological aspects of navigating independent writing and gain insights into the experiences of others who have ventured along similar paths.
Interintellect's Evaric Weicksel talks with ii Salon Host, writer and entrepreneur Daniel Golliher about living a prestigious professional life, creating an independent artistic life, and transitioning from one to the other.
Check out all Interintellect events: www.interintellect.com/