A Bit of Optimism

Thinking Differently with Matthew Barzun

May 25, 2021

Matthew Barzun, former U.S. Ambassador to Sweden and Great Britain, shares his innovative leadership philosophies and unique insights on navigating life and work. He emphasizes a shift from a hunting mindset to a farming mindset, fostering growth and collaboration rather than competition. Barzun discusses revolutionary communication methods like green button dialing and reflects on how childhood challenges shaped his resilience. He advocates for humility in leadership and the power of authentic connections to tackle societal issues.

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Quick takeaways

Matthew Barzun helps us see the world differently, highlighting the importance of challenging traditional ways of thinking.

The concept of the constellation mindset challenges traditional leadership structures and encourages collaboration to create useful patterns.

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The Power of Thinking Differently

Matthew Barzon is highlighted as a unique thinker who sees the world differently and challenges traditional ways of doing things.

Intro

2min

Leadership Through Humility

9min

From Hunting to Farming: Embracing Perspective

13min

Revolutionizing Communication

4min

Resilience Through Childhood Challenges

9min

Embracing Connection Through Change

2min

Every now and then, I get to meet someone who sees the world differently. Matthew Barzun is one of those people. He was early to see opportunities that others didn’t - in the internet, in political fundraising and even as US Ambassador. Put simply, Matthew helps us see the world differently.

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

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