Nilofer Merchant on How To Overcome the Daily Norms Holding Yo

In This Episode

Nilofer Merchant discusses the hidden norms shaping our work environment, how to challenge them, and reframe our approach to work for greater fulfillment and innovation.

Key Takeaways

Invisible rules and norms in the workplace
How to ask generative questions to unlock solutions
The importance of truth and perspective in leadership
Challenging systemic issues in organizations
The role of norms in trust and engagement
Personal stories revealing systemic flaws
The concept of 'crusty truth' in business stories
Reframing work to benefit all and solve meaningful problems

What We Cover

00:00The Cage of Work: Understanding Our Constraints
01:58Generative Questions: Unlocking Possibilities
04:11The Power of Real Stories in Business
06:44Navigating Truth and Perspective
10:23Rethinking Norms: The 24 Norms of Work
18:29Trust and Self-Validation in the Workplace
24:31Self-Sacrifice vs. Systemic Change
33:59Reframing Work: A Vision for the Future

About The Guest

Nilofer Merchant Strategist, author of The Power of Onlyness

Nilofer Merchant is a business strategist and author of The Power of Onlyness and Our Best Work. She launched products at Apple and Autodesk, has taught business strategy at Stanford, and coined the idea of onlyness, the distinct spot only one person occupies.

nilofermerchant.com ↗

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How To Overcome the Daily Norms Holding You Back

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