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What Corporate Cultures Are Getting Wrong (And How to Fix It) | Andrew McAfee

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Nov 29, 2023

Andrew McAfee, researcher of digital transformation, discusses the cultural mistakes companies make. He introduces 'The Geek Way' framework, emphasizing science, speed, ownership, and openness. They explore the characteristics of geeks, unconventional solutions, and effective communication in leadership. The episode also features holiday gift guide and exclusive discounts, sustainable home wellness, and wearable technology.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Biggest Mistakes in Company Culture

01:42 • 7min

Holiday Gift Guide and Exciting Discounts

08:57 • 4min

Culture, Learning, and Iteration

12:32 • 14min

Sponsors: Fasset and Kuzin Macha

27:00 • 5min

Geeks and Unconventional Solutions

31:53 • 19min

Sustainable home wellness and wearable technology

50:28 • 5min

Effective Communication and Questioning in Leadership

55:54 • 18min

Appreciation, Support, and Sponsor Acknowledgement

01:14:03 • 2min

What can we learn about success from the phenomenal growth of digital technology and the extraordinary achievements of Silicon Valley teams?

And almost more importantly, what can we learn from the shell-shocking failures of some other seemingly great businesses?

Today’s guest has been researching the digital transformation of businesses for three decades, and he’s landed on some fascinating— and extremely practical— conclusions.

In this episode, I’m thrilled to have Andrew McAfee join us for a deep dive into cultures of innovation— environments where risks are not just taken but embraced, where failures are seen as pivotal learning opportunities, and where the status quo is openly challenged.

Andrew is not only a principal research scientist at MIT but also a visionary thinker and a best-selling author. His latest work, 'The Geek Way,' is providing a framework to help teams work well in our rapidly changing business landscape – where success means more than profits and market share.

Andrew has identified four pillars of ‘the geek way’: science, speed, ownership, and openness.

The beauty of the geek way is it's not confined to the boardroom or the tech lab. This approach can have profound implications for all of us, in every aspect of our lives.

Whether you’re in business, sports, arts, or really any field, Andrew has some fascinating insights, frameworks, and tools that I think you’ll find helpful on your personal and professional journeys.

I’m excited for what we can learn together as we dive into this week’s conversation with Andrew McAfee.

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