In the Future State, what does our culture look like? In this episode, we cover the issue of missing elders in our culture. Joining me in this discussion are Dr. Loren Kerns, director the doctor of ministry program at Portland Seminary and Dr.

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Jan 16th, 2019 5m 20s

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Episode 22: The Less You Do, the More You Get Done (with Ryan Dougherty)

Jan 9th, 2019 21m 38s

How good are you at planning? In the book, The Four Disciplines of Execution, it says "the more you do, the less you get done." Conversely, the more you do, the less you get done. If you try to do a bunch of things, your ability to execute goes

Episode 21: Getting People to Buy What You're Selling

Jan 7th, 2019 7m 26s

We're all selling something. But how do you get people to buy what you're selling? Sound interesting? Then sit back, relax and listen to this episode.

Episode 20: Burning the Boats with Aaron Geist

Jan 4th, 2019 15m 35s

Have you ever "burned the boats?" This is where you take away the exit strategy so that you can't go back. When is it time to burn the boats and how should it be done? Aaron Geist tells us how he did it a year ago at his former job and how it a

Episode 19: Negotiation

Jan 3rd, 2019 2m 55s

In this episode, Rob shares some insights from Stanford negotiation expert, Margaret Neale.

Episode 18: Reflections From My Sickbed

Dec 29th, 2018 10m 5s

In this episode, Rob is sick and he takes a few minutes to share some reflections on why he hasn't put out a podcast for awhile. He also shares how he is going to take some of his own advice and get after it, as well as some thoughts on persona

Episode 17: The First Step to Solving a Problem

Nov 15th, 2018 16m 5s

In this episode, Rob talks about one of the biggest mistakes we make when trying to solve a problem and what we can do to make sure we are solving the right problems for the right people.

Episode 16: Zero to One

Nov 9th, 2018 25m 37s

In this episode, Rob interviews Jen Macnab who shares what it was like to take the first step toward being the creator she was designed to be.

Episode 15: Confession

Nov 6th, 2018 17m 58s

In this episode, Rob talks about the important role of confession in the innovation journey. And he asks listeners, "Are you your best self?"

Episode 14: Baseline

Nov 1st, 2018 20m 9s

In this episode, Rob encourages you to establish your creative baseline. When were you at your most creative? As creators, it's important to know where the baseline is so that we understand what contributed to this creativity and how we can bui

Episode 13: Brand

Oct 31st, 2018 25m 40s

In this episode, Rob reveals a shortcut to understanding what branding is, why it's important and why you should develop your brand now.

Episode 12: Change

Oct 30th, 2018 29m 24s

In this episode, Rob talks about the process of change, what to expect and how to move forward.

Episode 11: Identity

Oct 29th, 2018 28m 21s

In this episode, Rob answers the question, "How do I know what my 'musts' are?"

Episode 10: Attack

Oct 19th, 2018 22m 27s

In this episode, Rob shares an important insight on what to do when you don't know what to do.

Episode 9: Reversible Decisions

Oct 13th, 2018 26m 50s

In this episode, Rob tells you the difference between reversible and irreversible decisions and how reversible decisions are great ways to learn what you don't know so you can get to a brighter future, faster

Episode 8: The Audience

Oct 13th, 2018 16m 31s

In this episode, Rob points out the importance of knowing who your audience is and what job they are hiring you or your product to do for them.

Episode 7: The Atmosphere

Oct 12th, 2018 20m 55s

In this episode, Rob talks about the importance of the atmosphere at home and at work and how it affects innovation. He also talks about the importance of finding your tribe and what to do if you find yourself in an atmosphere of fear.

Episode 6: The Problem

Oct 11th, 2018 10m 19s

In this episode, Rob will help you avoid one of the biggest problems in innovation -- not defining the problem we're trying to solve.

Episode 5: The Interview

Oct 5th, 2018 32m 33s

In this episode, Rob is interviewed by Jacks Whitehust, editor of the Crescent, about his involvement in the creation of the Bruin Statue. Rob surprises Jacks with the idea of doing a podcast instead. Find out what happens next.

Episode 4: Time

Oct 5th, 2018 22m 1s

In this episode, Rob talks about the challenges of time, how we are all creators and how each of us suppresses our creative powers which prohibits us from becoming the innovation and marketing leaders we all need to be.

Episode 3: The Recap

Oct 5th, 2018 14m 8s

In this episode, Rob shares the results of his experiments in making videos and podcasts, and what can happen when you just do it.

Episode 2: Only two things produce results.

Oct 3rd, 2018 21m 31s

There are only two things that produce results, innovation and marketing. In this episode, Rob will explain why these two things matter most to any organization seeking a better future state and how each of us needs to "reframe" our understandi

Episode 1: It doesn't have to be perfect. It just has to be awesome.

Oct 1st, 2018 15m 27s

In the very first episode of the Future State Project, Rob talks about the pitfalls of perfection when it comes to innovation, and how awesome is just fine.

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