Stoicism: Philosophy as a Way of Life Podcast

Clarity and Wisdom

Oct 12, 2023

In this discussion, executive coach Jim Vaselopulos shares insights from his new book on clarity and wisdom in business. He emphasizes the profound connection between clarity and decision-making, revealing what often obstructs our ability to see clearly. Jim advises on fostering clarity in personal relationships and highlights the role of curiosity in uncovering the root causes of business distractions. He also explores the value of shared learning and collaboration in personal growth, showcasing how helping others can lead to greater insights.

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Jim Vaselopulos

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Quick takeaways

Clarity is essential for effective decision-making, allowing individuals to focus on priorities and ignore distractions that impede productivity.

Cultivating curiosity enhances personal development by enabling deeper exploration of situations, promoting self-discovery and stronger relationships.

Deep dives

Jim Vasilopoulos' Career Journey

Jim Vasilopoulos reflects on his career journey, highlighting key milestones and lessons learned along the way. He discusses his early involvement in the internet, where he successfully built companies focused on web development and management consulting. Despite initial successes, he acknowledges missed opportunities due to naivety about the importance of outside investment, which hindered his ability to compete with larger companies. Now, as a business advisor and executive coach, he helps others navigate similar challenges to avoid making the same mistakes he did.

Intro

2min

Wisdom and Clarity in Entrepreneurship

9min

Influences of Stoicism and Personal History in Thought

2min

The Power of Clarity

9min

Exploring Business Wisdom Through Curiosity

3min

The Blind Spots of Self-Improvement

13min

The Wisdom of Shared Learning

12min

In this episode, I speak about Clarity and Wisdom with executive coach, Jim Vaselopulos. Jim is co-host of The Leadership Podcast. We discuss his new book, Clarity: Business Wisdom to Work Less and Achieve More.

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Highlights

* What is clarity?

* What's the relationship between wisdom and clarity?

* What are the benefits of having more clarity?

* What gets in the way of clarity?

* How do we get clarity?

* How do we help other people to get more clarity?

Links

* The Leadership Podcast website

* The Leadership Podcast on Apple

* Jim Vaselopulos on LinkedIn

* Clarity: Business Wisdom to Work Less and Achieve More

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