Episode 100 Pt. 1: How to Boldly Set Off into the Unknown and Change the World
In our first episode of our WonderTour 100 celebration Derrick, and Drew synthesize learnings from stories like Beauty and the Beast (see ep 67) and Fast & Furious (see ep 64) to develop a recipe for how to set off on a journey that can leave a legacy. The world is a large place and it might seem like the systems are so rigid that even a magnanimous leader can hardly have an impact. And yet, history and our favorite stories tell us that despite the inertia, transformation can be achieved and lives can be touched.
If we desire to change the world, then, as with all good journeys, we must start from the first chapter. When we set out, we tend to either find ourselves longing for a mission that could change our situation and the world around us or else simply thrust into a leadership role where we are challenged to bring about change but feel ill-equipped to do so. Either way, we can use the following recipe that is unpacked on the show to break out of our "small world" and make a lasting impact!
How to Change a Big World Recipe:
If we desire to change the world, then, as with all good journeys, we must start from the first chapter. When we set out, we tend to either find ourselves longing for a mission that could change our situation and the world around us or else simply thrust into a leadership role where we are challenged to bring about change but feel ill-equipped to do so. Either way, we can use the following recipe that is unpacked on the show to break out of our "small world" and make a lasting impact!
How to Change a Big World Recipe:
- Prepare for the journey and break out into the "Big World"
- Run experiments to gain information about the "Big World"
- Make a game plan to engage the "Big World" on your own terms
- Flip the script
Creators and Guests
Host
Brian Nutwell
Brian Nutwell is an experienced product, process, and analysis leader. He loves connecting with other people and their passions, taking absolutely everything back to first principles, and waking up each day with the hope of learning something new. He is delighted to join Wonder Tour, to help discover pragmatic leadership lessons in our favorite mythic stories.
Host
Derrick Cobb
Derrick Cobb comes from a digital transformation background. He enjoys solving problems by using a computer like a swiss army knife. With his Enneagram type 4 ("the Individualist") Derrick brings a deep empathy and emotional unpack to the Wonder Tour so that lessons can be understood for everyone to benefit.
Host
Drew Paroz
Drew Paroz leads at the intersection point of people, data, and strategy. For Drew, nothing is better than breaking down problems and systems into building blocks of thought except using those blocks to synthesize fresh models. Drew is on a lifelong Wonder Tour to help take those building blocks into life change in himself and others.
