Quantum Business Insights With Olivia Parr-rud

Did you know most Fortune 500™ companies spend 70% of their operating budgets on human capital? Why? To remain competitive in our high-tech, fast-paced, global economy, companies must embrace the latest technological advancements and the use of big data. This requires attracting and retaining a highly educated, technically skilled workforce - the type of workforce that can use technology to produce business intelligence and drive innovation. However, there are challenges. First is the need for a longer-term investment strategy and a reevaluation of the short-term demands of capital markets. Second, many organizations are unable to fill these positions because they require someone with a post-secondary education. And third, the impact of investing in human capital is rarely tracked, measured, or analyzed. Join us as we explore the challenges that companies face and what steps they can take to build value and gain a competitive advantage by investing in their human capital.

Do you have challenges due to gender differences within your organization? Do conflicts arise that appear to be linked to differences between men and women? The reality is that women and men do almost everything differently – communicate, solve problems, set priorities, make decisions, resolve conflicts, handle emotions, and deal with stress. Too often, these differences hinder our team as well as individual performance. The secret to understanding and working harmoniously with the opposite gender is Gender Intelligence. Gender Intelligence harnesses the innate power of both male and female leaders and team members to work together more successfully. Tune in and learn how men and women behave in unique and amazing ways. Gain insights into how our brains are wired differently in the areas of problem solving, decision making, communicating, and dealing with stress. Learn how to bridge those unique differences to build more successful relations between women and men in the workplace.

Have you ever wondered why efforts to solve our global problems always end in gridlock? Why our government is more in debt, our air and water more polluted, our jails more crowded, our security more tenuous, and our children more violent? According to the latest research in social and evolutionary biology, as humans we have reached the point where complexity is outpacing our brain’s ability to understand it? As a result, even our most sophisticated methods of problem-solving are no longer sufficient. In her ground-breaking book, The Watchman’s Rattle, Rebecca Costa explains how the principles governing evolution both cause and provide a solution for the global gridlock. She shares extensive research on why civilizations collapse and how we can avoid the same fate. Tune in as Costa offers a genetic explanation for our paralysis, and prescribes a way to out. Read more at www.rebeccacosta.com

Do you have the desire to help create a more sustainable future? Do you wish to inspire others to join you in your efforts? As corporate leaders, we hold great potential for making a difference - in business, in society, in the world. But becoming an effective leader goes beyond learning the right techniques. To be an effective leader, we must be able to inspire. FutureShapers stands for conscious leadership – leadership that inspires, leadership that energizes, leadership that gets results. FutureShapers assists leaders in any organization to lead in a way that inspires the creation of a global society that is environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just. As FutureShapers, we are transformational leaders who are no longer driving society on an unsustainable path but rather, leading the way in restoring and transforming the world so a bright collective future – a world that works for all.. Tune in to learn and be inspired!

We’re all familiar with our IQ. We’re quickly learning about our EQ. These are both powerful measures of individual potential and performance. But did you know that you can now measure the performance potential of a team? Teamability® is a completely new and highly sophisticated technology that was engineered to elicit and identify teaming behaviors in a holistic way. It doesn’t replace IQ or EQ. It adds a new dimension – the ability to measure who is needed to complete a high functioning team. For example, Teambility® adds new information that is important to the overall understanding of a candidate for hire or promotion, or of people who are being selected for a team with a specific mission. And because the technology that underlies Teamability® is fundamentally about the quality of team interaction, a Team Analysis report also provides highly relevant and useful information on developing, managing, and motivating both individuals and teams. Join us today to learn more about Teamability®.

Are you a manager or C-level executive who would like to get more from your employees? Or an employee who feels you have much more to give but don’t feel empowered or motivated? In today’s fast-paced, results-driven, global economy, there is increasing pressure to get more done, faster, and with fewer resources. Chasing operational excellence can drive us to push harder on ourselves and others. But there’s a better way. Tune in today as we explore how to mine the rich vein of sustainable competitive advantage lying deep within the hearts and minds of any workforce. Creativity, agility, and enthusiasm cannot be coerced. But they will flow freely when inspired by conscious leaders who understand how to hold all stakeholders in high regard. What was once derisively referred to as “soft” management is now the in-demand skill set for creating cultures of “enthusiastic engagement” in the workplace…the virtually free source of competitive advantage.

Do you feel that your talents go unrecognized? Your strengths go untapped? Do you have a different plan for yourself than the one others might imagine for you? Are you ready to turn your wildest dreams into tangible reality? Do have a strong desire to use your talents to make the world a better place? Join us and learn a powerful seven-step, whole-brain process that you can use to enhance your impact on your business, your life, and the world at large. With this process you will discover what really distinguishes people who get things done and realize their dreams from those who don’t; Learn to unlock your full potential and discover your true gifts; Learn to recognize and free yourself from what the Buddha called the “habit of doubt;” Learn to set and meet the far-reaching personal and professional goals; Learn daily practices that normalize positive actions and increase your chances of realizing your full potential; And gain access to valuable resources to support you on your path.

Are you drowning in data but starving for insights? Think about it! At this point, you’ve successfully transformed and manipulated your data to provide useful information. You’ve mined and analyzed that information to gain vast amounts of knowledge. But knowledge isn’t always enough. These days, the half-life of quantitative knowledge is about five years. To be successful in our highly volatile, global economy, we need more. We need wisdom - that deep knowing that often comes through as an insight, inspired idea, or ‘aha’ moment. We’ve all had them... A sudden breakthrough, a desired solution, all when we least expect it. This week top blogger, Mitch Ditkoff, is back by popular demand. Join us as he shares how to generate the conditions that allow powerful insights to emerge from within the ranks of any organization. Learn from his wisdom and experience. Be inspired and empowered to unveil your own insights and use them to move your business forward.

Are you a leader who wants to produce outstanding results by empowering your employees to peak performance? Do you want to increase your influence by learning the latest strategies for designing, delivering, and leading organizational change? Are you aware that techniques and practices based on the latest neuroscience and behavioral research can help you reach your goals? To be successful in a world running on 21st century technology, our brains must continually evolve. We must learn ways to optimize our brain function for our current conditions. We must understand how our culture is impacting our brain structure and mental functioning. Tune in and learn how the brain works and how to design work processes and external environments to optimize mental functioning. Learn to boost your brain's information-processing ability to enhance your focus, and expand your concentration and memory. Learn how you can develop your brain to work more effectively and harmoniously in today's world.

Does the success of your organization depend on your ability to lead? Do you have the skills, knowledge, and self-awareness to inspire others? Do you know how to build and empower high-functioning teams? In today’s highly complex global economy, the old hierarchical models of leadership are failing. The pace of change and increasing complexity demand that we evolve from ‘command and control’ to ‘inspire and empower. To be an effective leader, we must know ourselves. We must understand what drives our behavior and the behavior of others. And we must recognize the strengths and limitations of ourselves and others. Only with this knowledge are we able to build the trust and connection that are so essential for the cohesive relationships that support healthy team dynamics. Tune in for this insightful conversation with two experts in the field. We learn how to ‘know’ ourselves and master the art of group leadership.

In today’s highly interconnected economy, many businesses find themselves competing in a global marketplace. This creates a lot of pressure to continually innovate – and not just by developing new products and services. To stay competitive, businesses must continually find ways to improve their structure, processes and culture. To achieve this, innovation must be part of the overall company strategy. On today’s show, my guests will share how their methods have enabled large, complex organizations to generate breakthroughs in their management results—whether that be in topline growth, strategy implementation, better profitability, or culture change. We’ll learn how to create an innovation strategy that enables enterprises to innovate through identifying new strategic frontiers, generating creativity, and executing growth opportunities on those frontiers. Together, we’ll discover how to generate unparalleled dynamic growth by combining breakthrough performance and innovation

Do ever feel like you live in more than one world? Do you make your living in business but find your joy and peace through practices that feel very far removed from it? Would you like to bring those worlds together? Then listen and learn about being an Edgewalker. Edgewalkers are people who walk between worlds and have the ability to build bridges between these different worlds. They have a strong spiritual life and, at the same time, are very grounded and effective in the everyday material world. Edgewalkers are needed in our complex world because they exploit their full human potential to help move the World forward. They are future oriented, intuitive, practical, grounded, creative, and drivers of change. Every individual has the capacity to be an Edgewalker in some aspect of their life. Tune in and learn how you can become an Edgewalker!

Do you feel stuck in your current position? Would you like to advance your career but don’t know how? Do you wonder why success seems to come so easily to some people? In our highly volatile global economy, new opportunities arise every day. But to really leverage them, we must be ready and have a plan of action. Today’s guest, John Tschohl, will share his secrets for ‘Moving Up’ in our careers and in our lives. He says, “The road to success is a process. Once you identify your dreams, turn them into actionable goals, address the issues in your character, desire and skill set, and resolve to fix what you can, then you are truly ready to build to your success.” Please listen in as John shares his four principles for success. He’ll offer tips for removing (conscious and unconscious) self-imposed limitations, help us set goals and visualize ourselves as we want to be, and teach us how to use affirmations to achieve greater success.

In today’s highly specialized, global economy, it is no longer possible to do it alone. To take advantage of the wide variety of diverse opportunities and technologies, we must collaborate. It’s not only better for business. It can be much more enjoyable. However, it requires a new kind of intelligence – the kind that is rarely taught in business school – emotional intelligence. And it requires Resolutionary Thinking! On today’s show we’ll be discussing both. Through Collaboration 2.0, we’ll learn how to develop the critical mindset and learn the conversational skills that will make your collaborations powerful, creative, productive and sustainable, even in a digital environment. And we’ll learn to recognize the cycle of resolution: the dialogue process to reconcile differences and align human energy.

We’re all familiar with the phrase “Leadership in Action.” But how about “Leadership in Inaction?” Sounds a bit silly.. But it turns out that in today’s highly volatile economy, effective leadership requires a good blend of both. As leaders, we need to make sound decisions very quickly. However, rather than acting first, we often make better decisions if we take a split second to quiet our minds, connect with our bodies, and tap into our inner guidance. This can be challenging for many of us who are programmed to actively drive results. Fortunately, there are several martial arts techniques that, when practiced regularly, enable us to connect and gain power over our physical, mental, and emotional bodies. These skills have many other benefits including an increasingly meaningful partnerships and the ability to handle difficult situations with grace and ease. Please join me and my guest, Master Winston Price, as we discuss Martial Arts as a Practice in Leadership.

Cindy Wigglesworth defines Spiritual Intelligence as the ability to behave with wisdom and compassion while maintaining inner and outer peace regardless of the situation. In her new book, SQ21: The Twenty-One Skills of Spiritual Intelligence, Cindy helps us understand how spiritual intelligence is analogous to such concepts as IQ and emotional intelligence (EQ). Using clear, practical language she defines the 21 skills that comprise spiritual intelligence and outlines the steps to develop our own spiritual intelligence. Cindy refers to her method as spiritual weightlifting--a process whereby we work to develop our muscles that enable us to act from a more loving and peaceful place. This is especially crucial for leaders who seek to make decisions from a higher level while immersed in stress, complexity, and volatility. Join me and my guest, Cindy Wigglesworth, as we explore Spiritual Intelligence as a way to bring more peace, wisdom, and compassion into our lives.

To avoid economic disaster, eminent social scientist and bestselling author, Riane Eisler, points the way to a sustainable and equitable economy that values our greatest economic assets: people and our natural environment. The great problems of our time - poverty, inequality, war, terrorism, and environmental degradation - are due largely to flawed economic systems that set the wrong priorities and misallocate resources. Conventional economic models fail to value and support the most essential human work: caring and caregiving. So basic human needs are increasingly neglected, despair and ecological destruction escalate, and the resulting social tensions fuel many of the conflicts we face today. Eisler offers a bold reformation: a caring economics that transcends traditional categories like capitalist and socialist and offers enormous economic and social benefits. Please join me and my guest, Dr. Riane Eisler as we explore “The Real Wealth of Nations: Creating a Caring Economy.”

In a recent global survey, more than 80% of customers said they care as much about a company’s values and level of social responsibility as they do about the company’s offerings, employment practices, and/or profitability. They want businesses to balance their economic gain with the welfare of their employees, the society and the environment. As a result, companies are realizing that it’s not a matter of whether to engage in CSR, but rather how CSR can be employed to support the company’s goals. Today, some of the best and most profitable companies understand that CSR can be good for business. They are actually doing ‘good’ while doing well. As a result, experts believe a majority of companies will be working with or towards CSR within the next decade. So, the trend is definitely moving in the right direction. Please join me and my guest, Susanne Gargiulo, as we explore Corporate Social Responsibility and its impact on our businesses, society, and the planet.

To avoid economic disaster, eminent social scientist and bestselling author, Riane Eisler, points the way to a sustainable and equitable economy that values our greatest economic assets: people and our natural environment. The great problems of our time - poverty, inequality, war, terrorism, and environmental degradation - are due largely to flawed economic systems that set the wrong priorities and misallocate resources. Conventional economic models fail to value and support the most essential human work: caring and caregiving. So basic human needs are increasingly neglected, despair and ecological destruction escalate, and the resulting social tensions fuel many of the conflicts we face today. Eisler offers a bold reformation: a caring economics that transcends traditional categories like capitalist and socialist and offers enormous economic and social benefits. Please join me and my guest, Dr. Riane Eisler as we explore “The Real Wealth of Nations: Creating a Caring Economy.”

Cindy Wigglesworth defines Spiritual Intelligence as the ability to behave with wisdom and compassion while maintaining inner and outer peace regardless of the situation. In her new book, SQ21: The Twenty-One Skills of Spiritual Intelligence, Cindy helps us understand how spiritual intelligence is analogous to such concepts as IQ and emotional intelligence (EQ). Using clear, practical language she defines the 21 skills that comprise spiritual intelligence and outlines the steps to develop our own spiritual intelligence. Cindy refers to her method as spiritual weightlifting--a process whereby we work to develop our muscles that enable us to act from a more loving and peaceful place. This is especially crucial for leaders who seek to make decisions from a higher level while immersed in stress, complexity, and volatility. Join me and my guest, Cindy Wigglesworth, as we explore Spiritual Intelligence as a way to bring more peace, wisdom, and compassion into our lives.