Productive Flourishing Podcast

Written by: Charlie Gilkey
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  • Productive Flourishing (formerly the Creative Giant Show) explores how to do the work that matters to become your best self in the world. Host Charlie Gilkey and occasional co-host Angela Wheeler take listeners on a deep dive into the lives of leaders, changemakers, creatives, and entrepreneurs who are thriving in life and business by doing work that matters. Listen in to see how they cultivate meaning, success, and happiness as well as their approach to productivity, business, health, and the challenges (yes, even the deep, dark ones) that show up in their lives.

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  • Charlie Gilkey & Maghan Haggerty: Celebrating 5 Years of Start Finishing (Episode #255)

    Charlie Gilkey & Maghan Haggerty: Celebrating 5 Years of Start Finishing (Episode #255)
    Sep 25 2024
    In this special anniversary episode, Charlie Gilkey and Maghan Haggerty reflect on the five-year milestone of Start Finishing, diving deep into its impact on their lives, the lives of their community, and Productive Flourishing’s evolution over the past 17 years. They explore how doing your best work transforms you as an individual and creates ripple effects for leaders and their entire teams.Topics We Explored:* The deeper paradox of productivity: Why do we often end up putting off the things we really want to do in life to some later date? (When that means we may not ever start, let alone finish, those projects.) * The origins of Start Finishing as a book, and the driving force behind it, namely to argue for doing the work that matters and treating one’s "best work" as priority — and what that changes in how we approach meaningful projects.* All the ways in which personal and team success are interconnected, and how Charlie’s third book Team Habits built on the foundations of Start Finishing.* The multitude of “best work” stories we’ve heard from people around the world who, as a result of finding Start Finishing, have finished the projects that matter.* Embracing life and work simultaneously by living and working with purpose, and finding joy in the process. * Charlie's vision for the future of "Productive Flourishing", inviting people to embrace the "get to" mindset (“getting to” do the work we’ve dreamed of doing.) Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:CHARLIE’S BOOKS* Start Finishing: How to Go From Idea to Done * The Start Finishing Field Guide* Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results * The Small Business Life Cycle BLOG POSTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE* Yet Another Blog on Time Management?!* Stand Tall, Creative Giants* The Air Sandwich: Why Your Big Picture and Day-to-Day Reality Don’t Link Up* A Frog a Day Keeps Your Anchors Aweigh* Success Often Comes When You're Not Searching for ItOTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE* Finite and Infinite Games by James P Carse * Give to Grow by Mo Bunnell (Episode 254)* Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert* PF Productivity CoachingIf this podcast episode — and PF in your inbox in general — benefit you, consider how much you might flourish with access to the full archive of writing, monthly coaching calls & e-courses with a paid subscription.Thanks for Listening!We’d love to hear your stories of what you’ve started and finished thanks to Start Finishing. Share your best work moments with us!Subscribe to the Productive Flourishing Podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform so you never miss an episode. Plus, if this episode resonated with you, leave a review to help others find the show.Episode Timestamps[0:00] Re-introduction to the podcast and the 5-year anniversary of Start Finishing.[2:15] Maghan discusses her personal journey with "Productive Flourishing" and the impact of Start Finishing on her life, work, and career. [7:48] Charlie shares the origins of Start Finishing and how it connects to Productive Flourishing’s broader mission.[15:30] The importance of “best work” and why focusing on it and keeping it a priority leads to our thriving. [20:58] The transition from Start Finishing to Team Habits and how personal and team success intertwine.[32:46] Further reflection on how Productive Flourishing has evolved over 17 years and what’s next.[40:30] Maghan shares some Start Finishing reader stories about the power of finishing our most meaningful projects.[47:20] Charlie and Maghan dive into ideas about thriving in both work and life, by following a sense of purpose in both. Coming Soon: Limited, Signed Start FinishingTo celebrate the 5th anniversary, Charlie’s gone into the vault and found a small number of first edition hardcovers of Start Finishing he’ll sign (and personalize, with whatever message you’d like) and make available for sale.If you’re interested in getting your own hands on this piece of PF history, or giving a one-of-a-kind gift to that person you know could benefit from Start Finishing, hit the button to sign up, and you’ll be the first to know when we have these available for sale. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productiveflourishing.com/subscribe
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Mo Bunnell: Give to Grow (Episode #254)

    Mo Bunnell: Give to Grow (Episode #254)
    Sep 11 2024

    Topics We Explored:

    * Mo Bunnell’s new book Give to Grow and why it makes sense to focus on relationships and a giving mindset as the foundation for long-term business success.

    * How to define business development and distinguish it from pure sales, as well as the importance of strategic helpfulness in developing a business or career.

    * The logic behind providing value upfront through small projects or advice to build trust and increase the likelihood of future business and engagement.

    * Strategies for making effective recommendations and managing client expectations, including the use of social proof and escalating commitments.

    Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

    * Mo Bunnell: Website | Podcast

    * Give to Grow Supplemental Materials: Downloadable resources, including the Give to Grow Team Launch Guide, top lead generation methods worksheet, meeting prep questions, research citations, and an exclusive secret chapter.

    * Find Your Business Flow: PF’s new cohort program to help entrepreneurs focus on (among other things) growth — building relationships, scaling your business, and winning the work that matters.

    Perspectives like those in this episode can help you grow your business. By upgrading to a paid subscription, you gain access to exclusive content, monthly coaching calls & e-courses.

    About Mo Bunnell:

    Mo Bunnell helps complex organizations grow by scaling business development skills and creating a growth-oriented culture. He’s the founder of Bunnell Idea Group (BIG) and the author of The Snowball System. BIG has trained tens of thousands of professionals at hundreds of organizations. Mo lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

    Thanks for Listening!

    Subscribe to Productive Flourishing on Apple Podcasts to get all the latest episodes delivered straight to your preferred mobile device. This is the perfect option for listening to the show in the car, on the subway, or while you’re working out. Plus, you won’t have to fuss with figuring out how you’re going to listen.

    Episode Timestamps

    [0:01:46] Charlie Gilkey introduces Mo Bunnell and discusses why he's excited about the Give to Grow book.

    [0:05:02] Discussion of the broader definition of business development and how it differs from sales.

    [0:07:34] Mo Bunnell explains the importance of balancing altruistic and economic success in business.

    [0:11:41] Importance of selling the problem and the solution, not just the expertise.

    [0:13:26] Discussion of the differences between the skills needed for "doing the work" versus "winning the work".

    [0:18:30] Explanation of the concept of "certainty" versus "possibility" in business development.

    [0:22:05] Explanation of the "give to grow" strategy and providing value upfront to build trust.

    [0:26:52] Discussion of how to make effective recommendations and manage client expectations.

    [0:31:14] Advice on naming programs and offerings to focus on outcomes, not just processes.

    [0:35:47] Importance of providing options and allowing clients to choose.

    [0:41:44] Addressing the challenge of transitioning from free to paid content.

    [0:47:59] Practical tips for committing to and testing new business development strategies.

    [0:52:54] Discussion of the importance of casting possibility and helping clients see their best version.

    [1:06:51] Final thoughts on the emotion and inspiration of winning the work.



    This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.productiveflourishing.com/subscribe
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Fixing the Plane While We Fly It with Kate Tyson

    Fixing the Plane While We Fly It with Kate Tyson
    Aug 27 2024
    Note to the reader: Team Habits, my most recent book, was released one year ago this week. You might also be aware of Productive Flourishing’s sister publication, Better Team Habits, a spin-off of the book. We’ve had incredible moments over on BTH in the past year. For those not subscribed to both publications I’d like to celebrate the book’s anniversary by sharing with you a singular podcast episode I sat down to do with my friend Kate Tyson on “fixing the plane while we fly it.” I think it will prove fruitful for PF readers too — for your current or future teams. — Charlie Many of us would likely agree on the fact that the dominant, central power structures that make up our system need some reform. That goes for institutions large and small, whether we’re talking about a particular startup company or the global economy.But what is change supposed to look like, and how does it come about?If I could offer one of the basic tenets from Team Habits, it’s that we start the change process by first shifting the way we relate to each other — in our teams and at work. This episode originally aired on Kate Tyson’s podcast Boss Talks: Whiskey Fridays, in which she and I dive into how cultural change is a long-term play, and why better team habits are a critical component of the process.Topics We Explored* The challenges of leading and effecting change in businesses, particularly in the context of social and economic change, and the importance of engaging with the 'messy middle'.* Looking for 'subversive simplicity' in our lives, business, and management decisions — which often challenges conventional wisdom on growth and productivity.* The disconnect between workplace culture and the caretaking reality at home of many team members.* How to address these and other issues of power and balance in the workplace we’ll need as a whole a more collaborative approach to decision-making and team bonding* Leading and forming teams is never easy.* Why by acknowledging issues and addressing power dynamics head-on, we have a chance to avoid conflicts or deal with them effectively.* How prioritizing relationship-building with our teammates ultimately creates change and trustThis episode touches on many topics I explore at length in my book, Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results.If Productive Flourishing adds value to your inbox, consider a paid or pro subscription for access to the full archive, monthly community coaching calls, and more. About Kate TysonKate Tyson is a multi-disciplinary business owner and rebellious spirit, and the owner and director of Wanderwell, a consulting and bookkeeping practice that grows thriving small businesses, while investigating new models for being in business. Wanderwell integrates financial expertise with an empathic, vision-forward approach, and leads with the belief that businesses can help create a more just world that centers people, community, and the environment.Episode Timestamps[0:00] Leadership, power sharing, and social change. What does it take to shift from a single-leader model to a democratic leadership approach? Many companies and leaders struggle with the challenge of moving towards shared leadership without losing direction. Businesses can be platforms for social and economic change, and as a result, grapple with the complexities of dismantling oppressive structures within capitalist frameworks. How do we foster collaboration and ensure respect within the workplace while striving for excellence?[5:28] Cultural norms in the workplace. The workplace can be a site of systems change and social justice, given the growth of decentralized micro-capitalist businesses in the 2000s. Leaders need to prioritize team well-being to avoid perpetuating negative aspects of the dominant culture. Charlie shares how to recognize and dismantle harmful cultural norms — and how leaders can become aware of and shift away from perpetuating negative cultural patterns through reflection and awareness.[11:58] Burnout & Team Dynamics. Charlie explains how burnout and revolving doors (of employees) can be symptoms of how white supremacy and toxic hierarchy affect businesses and our experience in the workplace. Common assumptions about productivity in the workplace are often deeply flawed. Cranking tasks out faster is only one dimension of productivity. Being a leader or owner may mean challenging norms about pressure and invisible expectations (especially for emotional and social labor). We want team members to take more ownership and yet we need to share the burden — with self-care and compassion. That means looking at system issues, rather than finding individual blame.[20:53] Decision-making and mutual care. If we want to care for the humans in our businesses we need to think about things like language. But it can’t be words alone. We might want to look at team habits about how we approach one another — do we approach situations with empathy ...
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    1 hr and 5 mins

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