One of the greatest qualities I have seen in leaders is their ability to quickly adapt and pivot whenever a disruption calls for a radical change. That requires courage to take leaps of faith trusting your instincts, knowledge, and values, regardless of the fears or internal insecurities that might numb important decisions.
My guest, Dennis, embodies all these characteristics, and throughout his career, he’s been on plenty of crossroads that needed a fast response. Today, he shares the thought process that empowered him to choose the best direction with less struggle, and the ways to turn challenges into opportunities and positive possibilities.
Dennis Skinner is the Founder and President of Many-to-One – the company that harnesses the creative power of collaboration to drive breakthrough business transformations. He is a consultant and facilitator that for over 20 years has been designing workshops in which groups from five to 500 people collaborate in real time to develop powerful strategies, solve complex problems, and design innovative solutions together.
Dennis brings his creative energy and deep expertise to every engagement, so listen to Episode 05 of Roar, to learn how to pivot in difficult circumstances, how to add value to your company, and how to act bravely, despite all the inner voices that try to bring you down.
Some questions I ask:
- Tell me a little bit about your background – where are you from and how did that shape who you are today? (03:34)
- What were your biggest influences growing up? (05:27)
- Talk a little bit about your time at Intel and the innovative things you were able to do. (10:46)
- Has this pandemic disrupted your business? And if so, what pivots are you making, to ensure that you can continue to prosper beyond the pandemic? (18:25)
- What are some things that we can do to really make sure that we’re creating a more connected and engaging virtual environment? (29:55)
- Who inspires you? (40:54)
In this episode, you will learn:
- A defining moment where Dennis jumped in and took action, leading him to find his roar. (08:00)
- How the Accelerated Results Center came to life and how that contributed to Dennis’ professional development. (12:37)
- The thought process that led Dennis to start his own facilitation company. (15:21)
- Clarifying what’s important to you can ease the decision-making process. (17:12)
- Fear is an ever-present emotion, but it doesn’t control you – how to deal with the voices in your head. (21:42)
- The mindset required to pivot and quickly thrive through disruption. (26:21)
- The two questions that can help you flourish through difficult situations. (27:27)
- The importance of focusing on helping others rather than feeling pity for yourself. (36:25)
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Resources mentioned:
- Mural – the digital workspace for visual collaboration
- Book: Viktor Frankl – Man’s Search for Meaning
- Inside Bill’s Brain: Decoding Bill Gates
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