#724: Claire Hughes Johnson — How to Take Responsibility for Your Life, Create Rules That Work, Stop Being a Victim, Set Strong Boundaries, and More

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Feb 27, 2024

Claire Hughes Johnson is a corporate officer and advisor at Stripe, where she previously served as COO, helping the company expand dramatically. In this engaging discussion, she emphasizes taking personal responsibility and setting clear boundaries to overcome victim mentality. Johnson also advocates for the importance of authentic communication in leadership and shares insights on the value of reading fiction for empathy and self-awareness. The conversation explores strategies for effective email management and navigating professional dynamics with personal accountability.

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ADVICE

Say the Unspoken

Voice unspoken concerns, even if risky, to improve outcomes.
Ask clarifying questions to gently address issues and foster open communication.

ADVICE

Detoxify Inner Monologue

Express your inner thoughts and concerns directly instead of keeping them to yourself.
Detoxify your inner monologue by transforming judgments into curious, open-ended questions.

ANECDOTE

Unspoken Frustration

Claire noticed a team's unspoken frustration during a business review regarding another team's overlapping work.
By asking a simple question, "Is there something we're not talking about here?", she unearthed the issue and facilitated a productive discussion.

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Conscious Business

Integrating Eastern Philosophies with Economic Principles

Frederic Laloux

Frederic Laloux's "Reinventing Organizations" explores the evolution of organizational structures and proposes a new model for conscious businesses. The book delves into the principles of self-management, purpose-driven work, and evolutionary consciousness. Laloux presents case studies of organizations that have successfully implemented these principles, demonstrating their effectiveness in fostering innovation, engagement, and sustainability. The book challenges traditional hierarchical structures and advocates for a more human-centered approach to management. It's a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in organizational development and creating more fulfilling workplaces.

The passion play

T. G. Milsted

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One Hundred Years of Solitude

Gabriel García Márquez

One Hundred Years of Solitude tells the story of seven generations of the Buendía family, founders of the fictional town of Macondo. The novel spans a hundred years of turbulent Latin American history, from the postcolonial 1820s to the 1920s. It is a tale of love, loss, and the cyclical nature of history, filled with magical realism that blends the supernatural with the ordinary. The story follows the family's experiences, including civil war, marriages, births, and deaths, and explores themes such as solitude, fate, and the inevitability of repetition in history. The novel is renowned for its narrative style and its influence on the literary movement known as the Latin American Boom[1][4][5].

Awareness

a de Mello spirituality conference in his own words

Anthony de Mello

In 'Awareness', Anthony de Mello combines Christian spirituality, Buddhist parables, Hindu breathing exercises, and psychological insight to challenge readers to wake up from the go-go-go world of illusion. The book, composed of short chapters and lectures, encourages readers to become aware of their thoughts, actions, and motivations. De Mello argues that true happiness and freedom come from dropping illusions and living in the present, free from the constructs of culture, conditioning, and fear. He emphasizes the need to observe oneself, understand negative feelings, and practice detachment to achieve a more authentic and fulfilling life[1][3][5].

To the Lighthouse

Virginia Woolf

To the Lighthouse, published in 1927, is a groundbreaking work of modernist literature by Virginia Woolf. The novel is divided into three sections: 'The Window,' 'Time Passes,' and 'The Lighthouse.' It follows the Ramsay family during their summer visits to the Isle of Skye, delving into the inner thoughts and emotions of the characters through stream-of-consciousness techniques. The novel reflects the impact of World War I on the family and society, and it explores themes such as loss, subjectivity, the nature of art, and the problem of perception. Woolf's intricate prose and rich exploration of consciousness make this novel a masterpiece of world literature[1][2][4].

Scaling People

Tactics for Management and Company Building

Claire Hughes-Johnson

Scaling People is a detailed roadmap for company builders to put the right operating systems and structures in place to scale their companies sustainably. The book provides tactical guidance on crafting foundational documents, strategic and financial planning, hiring and team development, and feedback and performance mechanisms. It includes dozens of pages of worksheets, templates, exercises, and example documents to help create scalable operating systems and lightweight processes. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience as a Google and Stripe executive, Claire Hughes Johnson offers actionable insights and a human-centric approach to developing talent and building a sustainable, scalable company.

The 4-Hour Body

An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman

Tim Ferriss

In 'The 4-Hour Body,' Tim Ferriss shares the results of over a decade of self-experimentation and research, involving hundreds of elite athletes, dozens of MDs, and thousands of hours of personal testing. The book covers more than 50 topics, including how to lose weight quickly, gain muscle without steroids, sleep less and perform better, and improve sexual health. Ferriss emphasizes the importance of finding the smallest changes that produce the biggest results, making it accessible for readers to achieve significant improvements in their physical health and performance.

Little, Big

or, The Fairies' Parliament

John Crowley

The novel tells the story of Smoky Barnable, a young man who travels from the City (New York) to Edgewood to marry Daily Alice Drinkwater. Edgewood, a house designed and built by John Drinkwater, serves as a gateway between the human world and the realm of Faerie. The story spans multiple generations of the Drinkwater family, delving into their unique connections with fairies, magical abilities, and the complex, interconnected nature of their world. The narrative is rich in allegory and symbolism, exploring themes of family, love, and the blurring of reality and fantasy[1][4][5].