158 (PX1) Course Curriculum: Creating a High Performance Virtuous Loop | #Varsity

Episode 158

FACULTY: Dave Olsen

CLASS:#VarsityTips

TITLE: People Experience Pt 1 (PX1) Course Curriculum: Creating a High Performance Virtuous Loop

In this podcast episode, Scott interviews Dave Olsen from Nimble for the first episode of the People Experience Varsity Tips series. This episode offers valuable insights into Dave's business journey, the offshore model, the significance of team and culture, and the key elements that contribute to a successful people experience within an organization.

• Dave introduces the topics he will cover in the interview.

• Dave's personal journey in building his business and the lessons he learned along the way.

• The offshore model and how it can be a game-changer for businesses.

• Shifting perspective to view workflow as a business and the transformative impact it had on Dave.

• The realization that building a business can lead to the life one desires.

• The importance of prioritizing the team over customers and building strong partnerships.

• The formation of a partnership with a CAS (Client Accounting Services) firm.

• Statistical insights into Dave's company, Nimble.

• The purpose of the course and the milestones set to achieve success.

• The significance of tracking outcomes and measuring progress.

• Defining leadership and the role it plays in creating a vision for the future.

• Having faith in oneself and embracing principles from books like "Think Like a Monk"

• The importance of designing company culture and aligning it with employees.

• The role of tools and training in supporting employees' growth and success.

• Defining performance and how it contributes to employee satisfaction and motivation.

• Employee compensation and the opportunities provided for learning and personal development.

• A preview of the upcoming episodes in the People Experience series.

Shout Outs:

Brandon Craig, Clay Christensen, Nimble, Expensify, Jay Shetty