Thinkydoers

著者: Sara Lobkovich Red Currant Collective
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  • Thinkydoers® is an educational and business leadership resource hub and podcast designed for those of us whose work spans the spaces between thought, through the messy middle, and finding the courage and confidence to “do.” I’m a thinky-doer, and I’m here to help others find more satisfaction, less frustration – less friction, and more flow in our work. Here you'll learn about my No-BS Objectives and Key Results approach, and my proven No-BS OKRs playbooks that Thinkydoers and change-makers use to help their organizations move through transformation with big outcomes (when people matter).
    Copyright 2019-2024, Sara Lobkovich
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  • Cracking the OKR Code: A virtual consultation with an OKR Coach
    2024/08/20
    I know the first meeting with an Objectives and Key Results coach can be intimidating. Last week, I started building a virtual consult experience through my website and other technologies, because I know a lot of people want to learn more about working with an Objectives and Key Results coach or working with new ways of strategic planning and not everybody wants to schedule a meeting right away. Ultimately, this expereince will allow you to do a self-guided virtual consultation. I recorded a video to support that and then thought, well, this is actually great information for a podcast episode, too. Here, you’ll find answers to the three questions I’m asked in almost every consult I do with a prospect, and get a huge head start on your confidence when seeking support from an OKR coach or other OKR professional. So, give it a listen! I can't wait to hear your questions, and if you'd like a personalized virtual consult, visit findrc.co/virtcon, and that'll take you to my coaching portal where you can complete an intake form that kicks off your personalized virtual consult. As you're listening, jot down your thoughts about what questions you think I should answer in a virtual consult, and then send them my way. I'd love to address them either in my Frequently Asked Questions or in future versions of this virtual consult. I hope you enjoy the episode, and again, I can't wait to hear your questions. This episode is packed with practical advice and answers to common questions about OKR coaching and implementation. Episode Highlights What are OKRs?: Understanding the basics of Objectives and Key Results. Virtual Consultation Simulation: Sara simulates a consultation, explaining her methods and answering common questions. Top-Level OKRs: Starting with senior leaders to establish best practices. Senior Leadership Onboarding: Ensuring leaders can model OKR behaviors. Organization-Wide Communication: Sharing OKRs with the entire organization. Localization/Scale Phase: Adapting OKRs to different organizational levels. Common Questions: Implementation: How to start or reboot OKRs. Localization: How to cascade OKRs through the organization. Integration with Personal Goals: Aligning OKRs with individual performance management and incentive systems. Notable Quotes “OKRs are a goal-setting framework used to increase focus, clarity, and alignment within organizations.” “We start with those top-level OKRs with the senior-most leader so that we can establish what the best practice is going to look like for the rest of the organization.” “The localization approach that I use with clients is a little bit different. We establish those awesome best practice top-line goals at the top of the organization, and then we do a first level localization to the functional orgs that report into the top-level.” Links and Resources Download: No-BS OKRs In A Box one sheet Virtual Consult: Start your personalized virtual consult Free Resources: Access all free resources Get your No-BS OKR Self-Assessment Strengths (and Growth Opportunities) Strategic achievement scorecard quiz (in beta) WTF are OKRs guide
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    21 分
  • News Recap: "You Are A Strategist" Book Cover Reveal, Free OKR Coaching, and No-BS OKR Coach Training!
    2024/07/31

    In this Thinkydoers short, I'm sharing a few exciting updates from Red Currant Collective. For one, we just revealed the covers for my two upcoming books: the "No-BS OKRs Workbook" and "You Are A Strategist: Use No-BS Objectives and Key Results to Get Big Things Done." The Workbook, set to print in Q3, provides essential tools for creating effective OKRs quickly, while "You Are A Strategist" is a playbook for change-makers to connect strategy with goal-exceeding implementation and will fast-follow the Workbook's release -- all in time to help with your year-end reset!

    Highlights:

    • Book Reveals: Sara announces the cover reveal of her two books, emphasizing the practicality of the "No-BS OKRs Workbook" and the strategic depth of "You Are A Strategist"
    • Not Sure You're a Strategist? Think Again!: A few quick thoughts on the importance of strategic thinking in today's fast-paced business environment, and an invitation to reflect on your own strategic capabilities
    • Live OKR Coaching: Sara shares her experience hosting a LinkedIn Live session, offering free OKR coaching, and invites listeners to participate in future sessions
    • Coaching Course: Details are provided about the upcoming "Coaching No-BS OKRs" course, designed for those looking to enhance their OKR coaching skills
    • Gratitude and Acknowledgements: Sara expresses gratitude for the support received during her book-writing process and teases future interview episodes for the podcast.

    Call to Action:

    • Book Pre-Launch: Join the pre-launch crew for Sara's books at findrc.co/yaas
    • LinkedIn Live: Follow Sara on LinkedIn for updates on live OKR coaching sessions at linkedin.com/in/SaraLobkovich
    • Coaching Course Registration: Apply for the upcoming "Coaching No-BS OKRs" course at findrc.co/okrcoachtraining
    • Podcast Participation: If you're interested in being a guest on Thinkydoers, use the link in the show notes to express your interest: Thinkydoers Podcast Guest Application

    Closing Thoughts: Sara encourages listeners to focus on their important goals and looks forward to sharing more insights in the next episode.

    For more information, or to pitch a guest appearance on this podcast, please visit: https://saralobkovich.com/thinkydoers-pod

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    13 分
  • How to Suck Less As A Manager, with Ben Arendt
    2024/07/17
    Want to suck less as a manager? Or, do you work with a manager who sucks? Either way, you are NOT alone. Many managers struggle to become good at the difficult job of management: whether it stems from insufficient self-awareness, ineffective communication skills, or a lack of necessary tools, Ben Arendt believes that all managers have a responsibility to improve themselves for the benefit of their careers and the teams they lead. Ben is Principal Consultant at Depth Charge Consulting and author of the recently-released book: How to Suck Less as a Manager: A Practical Guide to Making Your Team Less Miserable Today! In this episode, you’ll learn practical strategies that managers can take right now to better understand, communicate with, and support their teams. Ben highlights the far-reaching impact of leadership and management, we discuss the importance of intellectual humility and the role that vulnerability plays in leadership, as well as his some tips for managing yourself when your manager sucks. We also take a side trip into why we both believe leaders should increase their awareness around skills for working with diverse teams and disabled team members, and a few insights on leading and being led while neurodivergent. From fostering a positive work environment to driving team performance, this conversation is full of valuable insights that can transform your leadership approach today. Ready to take the first step towards becoming a more effective and inspiring manager? You're in the right place. Key Points From This Episode: An overview of Ben’s fascinating career journey and how it led him to write this book. The self-awareness and continuous self-improvement required to be a better manager. How listening to and learning from others can help you develop intellectual humility. Why difficult conversations with diverse groups of people are key to a leader’s success. Three types of activities managers need to do to improve their craft. Practical advice for those who are dealing with managers that suck. Why Sara coaches that “productive struggling” may be a learning step, but sufferring at work is not acceptable. Ben's basic toolkit for better communication skills. Strength in vulnerability: why leaders should embrace emotional transparency. Why you should probably never be the smartest person in the room as a manager or leader. Pro tips for leaders and aspiring leaders who are neurodivergent or "wired differently." Major setbacks that helped to propel Ben forward in his career. Three key similarities between OKRs and being a better manager. Quotes: “If you don't care, you don't deserve to be here [in management]. If you're not willing to listen to other people, you're probably going to do a bad job.” — Ben Arendt [09:50] “Communication, as sophisticated as it is, is imperfect. There are a lot of things that we as managers – can do better, both to help people be [motivated and engaged], but also get them the things that they want so that their careers improve down the line.” — Ben Arendt [15:50] “There are a lot of people that should not be in leadership [who] have become managers because that was just the next step in their career.” — Ben Arendt [18:38] “Getting a diversity of thought and perspective is not value signaling. It's an imperative.” — Ben Arendt [24:18] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: How to Suck Less as a Manager, on Amazon How to Suck Less as a Manager website Ben Arendt on LinkedIn Bed Arendt Email Depth Charge Consulting Sara Lobkovich Sara Lobkovich on Instagram Sarah Lobkovich Email Sara Lobkovich on Mastadon Red Currant Collective Sign up for RedCurrantCo’s Newsletter Red Currant Collective on Instagram Become a guest on Thinkydoers Thinkydoers Podcast Home
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    37 分

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Thinkydoers® is an educational and business leadership resource hub and podcast designed for those of us whose work spans the spaces between thought, through the messy middle, and finding the courage and confidence to “do.” I’m a thinky-doer, and I’m here to help others find more satisfaction, less frustration – less friction, and more flow in our work. Here you'll learn about my No-BS Objectives and Key Results approach, and my proven No-BS OKRs playbooks that Thinkydoers and change-makers use to help their organizations move through transformation with big outcomes (when people matter).
Copyright 2019-2024, Sara Lobkovich

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