Brendon Baker, change leader with experience in leading projects worth over $10 Billion, discusses the core of his workshops, delivering real value, business growth, understanding the reality in corporate scenarios, reframing last-minute work, and the value of being in communities for career role models.
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Stressed Teams, No Clear Goals
Brendan observed stressed project teams lacking clarity on their goals at a client's site.
This disconnect inspired him to write his book "Valuable Change" that afternoon.
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Focus Simplifies and Boosts Impact
Focusing on what truly matters reduces unnecessary work and increases impact.
Brendan attributes this focus partly to a balance between simplicity and a positive view of laziness.
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Make Workshops Hands-On
Use workshops both to teach new skills and collaboratively solve real problems.
Encourage participants to directly apply new tools to their own projects during the workshop.
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In today's episode, I chat with Brendon Baker, a change leader I've had the pleasure of knowing for over a year and a half. Our professional relationship has grown from friendtorshop to active collaboration. We discuss the core of his workshops, how to deliver real value, and his personal experiences with business growth.
About Brendon Baker:
Brendon is dedicated to helping Change Leaders achieve tangible results. He's been at the helm of over $10 Billion in projects and programs, and from these ventures, he's gathered key insights:
Change is tough, so it needs to be worth the effort.
Simple solutions often yield the best results.
Traditional methods and 'best practices' don't always translate well into practical situations.
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