Growth Mixtape Podcast with Bob Mathers
Listen to my conversations with the most interesting people you may not have come across yet. These conversations might not seem to have a lot in common at first. But just like songs on a mixtape, they create something memorable and emotional. So, let's press play and see what we learn about ourselves.
I'm Bob Mathers, host of the Growth Mixtape podcast. I love chasing my curiosity; the further from my comfort zone, the better. I find the most powerful ideas, the ones that compel us to do bold things, happen by accident.
It is these unexpected collisions that I’m excited to explore in this new podcast. These conversations always give me new insights I never would have gotten from other experts in my field.
Please join me for stories from leaders in business, the sciences, academia and the arts. My goal in every episode is to provide you with a surprising insight that you can apply right now to get unstuck and start building the business and the life you've always wanted.
Growth Mixtape Podcast with Bob Mathers
Tell Stories, Discover Your Purpose, Find Your People with Peter Laughter
Today, we talk to Peter Laughter. Peter is an expert in crafting stories and coaching people to find purpose in their lives and in their work.
Peter talks about how growing up with dyslexia and ADHD drew him to storytelling as a way to cope with the world around him. He also shares practical tips on building your storytelling muscle to connect emotionally with people in a way they’ll never forget.
Then we talk about purpose - you know, that thing you’re supposed to have that gives your life meaning? Peter believes you already have one, everyone does - it’s simply a matter of revealing it. And once you know it, all the big decisions in your life that you’re struggling with - around your career and relationships - become much simpler.
Finally, we explore the crisis leaders face today with the lack of engagement most people feel at work. If leaders really care about tapping into the creativity of their teams, they need to abandon traditional hierarchies and push decision-making out to the farthest reaches of the organization.
Takeaways
- The Power of Names: Names carry profound meaning and can shape our identities and interactions with others.
- Storytelling as Connection: Storytelling is a tool for creating deep emotional connections and fostering empathy.
- Reinvention and Purpose: Navigating career transitions requires a clear sense of purpose and the courage to explore new paths.
- Non-Hierarchical Organizations: Shifting from traditional hierarchies to distributed authority can unlock innovation and engagement.
- Experimentation in Leadership: Starting small and experimenting with new approaches can lead to meaningful change in organizations.
Resources:
The Moth
Adam Wade's Storytelling Classes
Reinventing Organizations by Frédéric Laloux
Humanocracy by Gary Hamel and Michele Zanini
Chip Conley - Modern Elder Academy
Connect with Peter:
LinkedIn
X
True Bearing
Peter’s TedX talk on Radical Empathy
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