Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss dive deep into the concept of "high agency" - exploring what makes certain individuals stand out in business, how to identify and nurture high agency behavior, and why it matters for organizational success. The conversation ranges from personal anecdotes about challenging workplace norms to a strategic discussion about building innovative teams.

Highlights:

"The only unacceptable thing is, 'That's just the way it's always been done.'"

"If you're butting heads with them because the status quo seems wrong to them, that's an opportunity, not a threat."

"I want everybody to know the reason that we do something, the why behind it."

"Most tests probably won't work better - that's the whole point of having a control."

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

04:41 Defining "High Agency" Concept

09:03 Elon Musk as a High Agency Example

13:01 The Importance of Good Judgment

18:17 Personal Work Histories and Agency

22:23 Creating Environments That Foster Agency

28:50 Can High Agency Be Taught?

32:48 Balancing Testing and Control in Organizations

35:45 Conclusion

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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch with Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss! In this episode, Ryan shares his time blocking strategy, which includes dedicated time for strategy, connecting with team members, deep work, and recovery. They discuss the pros and cons of time blocking and explore alternative approaches like "variable time blocking." This episode is a must-watch for all entrepreneurs.

Highlights:

"Time blocking is telling your time where to go instead of wondering where it went."

"If every hour of every day is blocked in, that's usually a sign that you're probably micromanaging, that you're probably doing too much of the work that your team should be doing."

"What gets measured, gets managed."

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

02:48 - Explanation of time blocking

05:00 - Ryan's strategic time block

08:10 - Ryan's team member connection time block

11:18 - Ryan's deep work time block

14:32 - Roland's perspective on time blocking

20:00 - Ryan's flexibility with time blocks

22:13 - Suggestions for additional time blocks

25:00 - Roland's approach to becoming a more interesting person

29:44 - Importance of maintaining business relationships

32:52 - The need for a system to manage your time

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Welcome to a new episode of Business Lunch! In this episode, Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss discuss strategies for managing overwhelm and maintaining high agency during challenging times, drawing from their personal experiences with issues like a moth infestation, car accidents, and the impact of external factors like tariffs and interest rates on their businesses.

Highlights:

"Overwhelm is not an acceptable state. I am the agent of change, and I am in control of making this happen."

"There are two types of people in this world: those who believe the world happens to them, and those who believe they happen to the world."

"Overwhelm is a state of hopelessness, and the solution to it is, hopelessness is not an option."

"Don't share this episode with somebody if they're in the midst of this, do go to them. Throw an arm around them and walk within this framework to help them."

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

02:46 - The importance of maintaining high agency during challenging times

11:38 - Ryan's approach to helping people through difficult situations

15:45 - The value of creating an inventory of overwhelming tasks

22:06 - The importance of prioritizing and sequencing tasks

25:28 - The importance of actively seeking to confirm the impossibility of solutions

30:00 - The value of having a supportive partner or peer to navigate through challenges

34:02 - The choice to be someone who "happens to the world" rather than someone the world "happens to"

37:22 - The importance of providing support and not just offering solutions

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