ATD Accidental Trainer What Chocolate, Games, and Empathy Reveal About Strategy with Seth Godin
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Mar 12, 2025 
Seth Godin, an acclaimed entrepreneur and bestselling author of 'This is Strategy', delves into the essence of strategy. He challenges conventional wisdom by suggesting that strategy should focus on systems, not strict plans. Godin emphasizes empathy and community action as crucial elements for enacting change. He explores the importance of soft skills in a rapidly evolving job landscape and draws intriguing parallels between the chocolate industry and leadership challenges. Plus, there's a delightful chocolate discussion to sweeten the conversation!
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Strategy: A Philosophy of Becoming
- Strategy is the hard work done before the actual work, a philosophy of becoming, not just tactics.
- It's about defining who you seek to become and what change you want to make.
The Moneyball Strategy
- Billy Beane built a winning baseball team at a fraction of the cost by focusing on a different type of player.
- He prioritized players who contributed to wins, not just those who looked the part.
Beware of False Proxies
- Beware of false proxies, like good grades for a seven-year-old, which are easy to measure but irrelevant to long-term goals.
- Focus on meaningful measures aligned with true objectives.
