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CNLP 615 | Heather McGowan Explains Why What Made you Successful As a Leader Today Won't Make You Successful in the Future, The Four Shifts that Need to Happen At Work, And What Generation Z Sees as Non-Negotiable in Workplace

The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

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The Concept of Kintsugi: Finding Beauty in Imperfection

There is a concept in Japanese pottery called kintsugi, where broken pieces are glued back together with gold or silver, creating a more beautiful piece. This concept can be applied to leaders, as the moments that chip or shatter us can lead to our greatest insights and understanding. Steve Jobs believed that his firing from Apple led to its success. Kintsugi represents the idea that we should embrace our imperfections and see ourselves as prototypes, constantly evolving. Dan Gilbert noted that humans are a work in progress, often mistakenly thinking they're finished.

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