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Episode 40

Episode 40: Ideation to Implementation: 2 of 2 The second of a 2-part series on turning a new idea into a reality.  We look at using The WHO-DO Method to bring new ideas to life. Specifically, we talk about breaking 150 years of bad habits.  We have some fun stories like “what are my instructions?” and how that was answered by a Shaker, and then a Prover. Also, the big shift in who is on point for the Implementation phase, and how that differs from the Ideation phase.  

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Episode 39

Episode 39: Ideation to Implementation: 1 of 2 The first of a 2-part series on turning a new idea into a reality.  We look at using The WHO-DO Method to bring new ideas to life. Specifically, we talk about employing new software, and how to adopt new technology when you are wondering what to do.  We explore the real reason as to why you need each of the four core natures. Each core nature has a built-in paradox that challenges implementing new technology. How does that affect your organization? New technology can help you automate with new technology, but you must follow 3 steps.  1: Know your objectives and requirements well. 2: Trust your provers to make it better.  3: Use The WHO-DO Method.

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Dave Whelan

Episode 38: The Intersection of Strategy and Operations, with Dave Whelan David Whelan is a seasoned strategy, business development, and management executive building businesses and inspiring entrepreneurs at the intersection of technology, health, and wellness. As a consultant, advisor, entrepreneur, and operating executive, Dave has devoted his career to building successful businesses. In this episode of The People Catalysts’ podcast, Karla and Dave talk about everything from the intersection of technology, health, and wellness to the “right of passage” in a startup. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What is David’s story on becoming an entrepreneur? The history in the intersection of technology, health, and wellness. Dave’s part in the first wearable technology How the greatest thing is to make an impact What is the intersection of strategy and operations What is it like to be a Strategically-oriented Operations Officer or an operationally-oriented Head of Strategy Strategically-oriented operations officer or an operationally-oriented head of strategy What is the “right-of-passage” in a start-up? How can you connect with your team, your clients, and your promoters? How do you overcome the challenge of implementing a new idea? What is the importance of relationships, especially in the digital age?

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Episode 37

Episode 37: Me-We-Us-All, Part 8 of 8:  Clients and Promoters The last of an 8-part series exploring how to be a People Catalyst.  In the series we focus on “ME”, your individual core nature; “WE”, two people with different strengths interacting; “US”, a team working together; and “ALL”, how to work as an entire organization. This episode focuses on “Them”.  How we interact with our clients and promoters depending on their core nature. Listen in as Karla Nelson interviews Allen Fahden on how you can best work with your clients and your promoters.

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Episode 36

The 7th of an 8-part series exploring how to be a People Catalyst.  In the series we focus on “ME”, your individual core nature; “WE”, two people with different strengths interacting; “US”, a team working together; and “ALL”, how to work as an entire organization. This episode focuses on “All”.  How we function as an organization. Listen in as Karla Nelson interviews Allen Fahden on a day can look like when you are task-focused instead of role-focused.

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Episode 35

The 6th of an 8-part series exploring how to be a People Catalyst.  In the series we focus on “ME”, your individual core nature; “WE”, two people with different strengths interacting; “US”, a team working together; and “ALL”, how to work as an entire organization. This episode focuses on “US”.  How we function as a balanced team, and what can go wrong when you are missing key strengths. Listen in as Karla Nelson interviews Allen Fahden on how a team can best work together.

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Episode 34

Episode 34: Me-We-Us-All, Part 5 of 8: Red Light. Green Light. The 5th of an 8-part series exploring how to be a People Catalyst. In the series we focus on “ME”, your individual core nature; “WE”, two people with different strengths interacting; “US”, a team working together; and “ALL”, how to work as an entire organization. This episode focuses on “WE”. How each of our core natures create either a red light (STOP!), green light (GO!) or yellow light (Caution!). Listen in as Karla Nelson interviews Allen Fahden in how to ensure you have the proper fit and sequence with your team.

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Episode 33

Episode 33: Me-We-Us-All, Part 4 of 8: The Maker The 4th of an 8-part series exploring how to be a People Catalyst.  In the series we focus on “ME”, your individual core nature; “WE”, two people with different strengths interacting; “US”, a team working together; and “ALL”, how to work as an entire organization. This episode focuses on The Maker:  What are a your strengths?  What is your peak work? What motivates you?  What work do you need to stay away from? The Maker is the late adopter who is a doer.  Makers eat checklists for breakfast.  The Makers are the play button on your remote control.  

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Episode 32

The third of an 8-part series exploring how to be a People Catalyst.  In the series we focus on “ME”, your individual core nature; “WE” being two people with different strengths interacting; “US”, a team working together; and “ALL”, how to work as an entire organization. This episode focuses on The Prover:  What are a your strengths? What is your peak work? What motivates you?  What work do you need to stay away from? The Prover is the late adopter who is a thinker.  Prover’s love to identify potential problems with an idea.  The Prover is the rewind button on your remote control. Listen in as Karla Nelson interviews Allen Fahden as a Prover.

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Episode 31: Me-We-Us-All, Part 2 of 8: The Shaker

This is the second of an 8-part series exploring how to be a People Catalysts.  In the series we focus on “ME”, or on your individual core nature; “WE” being two people with different strengths interacting; “US” which is a team working together; and “ALL” which is how to work as an entire organization. This episode focuses on being a Shaker: what your strengths are, what is your peak work, what motivates you, and what you need to stay away from. The Shaker is the early adopter who likes to think big thoughts and create new ideas out of thin air.  The Shaker is the power button on your remote control. They energize the entire innovation process. If you don’t have a Shaker on your team, you are doomed to live the definition of crazy, that is to keep doing the same thing and expecting different results. This episode is hosted by Karla Nelson, definitely a Mover, and she interviews Allen Fahden, definitely a Shaker!

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