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Rose-Colored Glasses (with Lime Green Frames) ft. Erik Qualman
Manage episode 346525480 series 3290820
Rose-Colored Glasses (with Lime Green Frames) (ft. Erik Qualman)
Erik Qualman’s relentlessly optimistic and transformative approach to speaking
OPENING QUOTE:
“And even though I'm speaking to a group... Let's say yesterday, there's 5,000 people there. There's people in there, it's a business meeting, but there's people struggling with personal issues. So, they'll send a note, and "Hey, I was..." I mean, this is at the extreme, but I've gotten emails, I'm sure you have as well, that's like, "I was going to end it. I was going to end my life today, but then there's something that you said that just said, okay, one more day, let me keep it going.”
-Erik Qualman
GUEST BIO:
Erik Qualman has been named the number two most likable author on the planet, coming in just behind J.K. Rowling. In addition to penning not only one but five number-one best sellers, he's been named a top 50 digital influencer by Forbes Magazine. Erik has delivered keynotes in 55 countries and reached over 50 million people with his compelling and inspiring messages and, according to him, “Most importantly I'm still trying to live up to the World's Greatest Dad coffee mug I received from my wife and two daughters.”
Links:
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[12:17] - Intentionality, from Health to Family Time
Staying healthy and connected to what matters
Josh and Erik discuss the difficulties of traveling as a speaker, both for physical health and family connections. For Erik, it’s become about putting processes in place that allow him to fit all the parts of his life that matter most. When possible, he includes his wife and children in his travel— especially during summer vacation. He also actively tracks his time spent traveling so that he doesn’t spend more time away than he wants to without realizing it.
[16:04] - How to Focus
Simple idea, difficult in practice
Once you start pursuing any sort of career project, you quickly become pulled in a million different directions. Soon, you’re no longer being intentional about your time— you’re being reactive. Erik reminds us all to take time re-focus yourself and your team, if you have one. “How do I be intentional with every minute?”
[29:13] - What are your Green Glasses?
Finding and double-clicking on what makes you unique
Erik tells the story of how bright green glasses became his trademark nearly by accident— but how he later embraced the look as his identifying trademark. It’s not about a gimmick— it’s about creating an image that’s recognizable and representative of what you stand for. In Erik’s case, he stands for optimism and the willingness to be unique, like a pair of bright green glasses.
[29:39] - Going International
Erik’s tips for being a truly global speaker
Erik’s advice for anyone speaking internationally? Prep, prep, prep. Always remember that cultures are different across the world. You need to speak from a place of understanding of your audience’s background, cultural space, political situations, and more. Human experience is universal, but it’s influenced by where we come from. Always remember that when speaking internationally.
[33:31] - Digital Leadership and Speaking
Erik’s perspective as the number-one expert
Erik defines digital leadership simply as empathy. Do I care enough to fix your problem and remove friction? Most innovation isn’t additive, it’s subtraction. Digital leadership is about taking away barriers and causes of friction to create an environment for success. It all begins with empathy.
RESOURCES:
- [4:19] About TravelZoo
- [4:28] Socialnomics, by Erik Qualman
- [5:32] About Book Expo
- [15:51] The Focus Project, by Erik Qualman
- [25:46] Digital Leader, by Erik Qualman
Follow Erik Qualman:
Follow Josh Linkner:
ABOUT MIC DROP:
Hear from the world’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests’ Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter it’s starting point. You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more. Mic Drop is sponsored by ImpactEleven.
Learn more at: MicDropPodcast.com
ABOUT THE HOST:
Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He believes passionately that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, and he’s on a mission to unlock inventive thinking and creative problem solving to help leaders, individuals, and communities soar.
Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is the author of four books including the New York Times Bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention. He has invested in and/or mentored over 100 startups and is the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners.
Today, Josh serves as Chairman and Co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award.
Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, is a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession with greasy pizza.
Learn more about Josh: JoshLinkner.com
SPONSORED BY IMPACTELEVEN:
From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees.
Learn more at: impacteleven.com
PRODUCED BY DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:
In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits.
Here’s to making (podcast) history together.
Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.com
SHOW CREDITS:
- Josh Linkner: Host | josh@joshlinkner.com
- Connor Trombley: Executive Producer | connor@DetroitPodcastStudios.com
62 episodes
Manage episode 346525480 series 3290820
Rose-Colored Glasses (with Lime Green Frames) (ft. Erik Qualman)
Erik Qualman’s relentlessly optimistic and transformative approach to speaking
OPENING QUOTE:
“And even though I'm speaking to a group... Let's say yesterday, there's 5,000 people there. There's people in there, it's a business meeting, but there's people struggling with personal issues. So, they'll send a note, and "Hey, I was..." I mean, this is at the extreme, but I've gotten emails, I'm sure you have as well, that's like, "I was going to end it. I was going to end my life today, but then there's something that you said that just said, okay, one more day, let me keep it going.”
-Erik Qualman
GUEST BIO:
Erik Qualman has been named the number two most likable author on the planet, coming in just behind J.K. Rowling. In addition to penning not only one but five number-one best sellers, he's been named a top 50 digital influencer by Forbes Magazine. Erik has delivered keynotes in 55 countries and reached over 50 million people with his compelling and inspiring messages and, according to him, “Most importantly I'm still trying to live up to the World's Greatest Dad coffee mug I received from my wife and two daughters.”
Links:
CORE TOPICS + DETAILS:
[12:17] - Intentionality, from Health to Family Time
Staying healthy and connected to what matters
Josh and Erik discuss the difficulties of traveling as a speaker, both for physical health and family connections. For Erik, it’s become about putting processes in place that allow him to fit all the parts of his life that matter most. When possible, he includes his wife and children in his travel— especially during summer vacation. He also actively tracks his time spent traveling so that he doesn’t spend more time away than he wants to without realizing it.
[16:04] - How to Focus
Simple idea, difficult in practice
Once you start pursuing any sort of career project, you quickly become pulled in a million different directions. Soon, you’re no longer being intentional about your time— you’re being reactive. Erik reminds us all to take time re-focus yourself and your team, if you have one. “How do I be intentional with every minute?”
[29:13] - What are your Green Glasses?
Finding and double-clicking on what makes you unique
Erik tells the story of how bright green glasses became his trademark nearly by accident— but how he later embraced the look as his identifying trademark. It’s not about a gimmick— it’s about creating an image that’s recognizable and representative of what you stand for. In Erik’s case, he stands for optimism and the willingness to be unique, like a pair of bright green glasses.
[29:39] - Going International
Erik’s tips for being a truly global speaker
Erik’s advice for anyone speaking internationally? Prep, prep, prep. Always remember that cultures are different across the world. You need to speak from a place of understanding of your audience’s background, cultural space, political situations, and more. Human experience is universal, but it’s influenced by where we come from. Always remember that when speaking internationally.
[33:31] - Digital Leadership and Speaking
Erik’s perspective as the number-one expert
Erik defines digital leadership simply as empathy. Do I care enough to fix your problem and remove friction? Most innovation isn’t additive, it’s subtraction. Digital leadership is about taking away barriers and causes of friction to create an environment for success. It all begins with empathy.
RESOURCES:
- [4:19] About TravelZoo
- [4:28] Socialnomics, by Erik Qualman
- [5:32] About Book Expo
- [15:51] The Focus Project, by Erik Qualman
- [25:46] Digital Leader, by Erik Qualman
Follow Erik Qualman:
Follow Josh Linkner:
ABOUT MIC DROP:
Hear from the world’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing tipping point moments, strategies, and approaches that led to their speaking career success. Throughout each episode, host Josh Linkner, #1 Innovation keynote speaker in the world, deconstructs guests’ Mic Drop moments and provides tactical tools and takeaways that can be applied to any speaking business, no matter it’s starting point. You'll enjoy hearing from some of the top keynote speakers in the industry including: Ryan Estis, Alison Levine, Peter Sheahan, Seth Mattison, Cassandra Worthy, and many more. Mic Drop is sponsored by ImpactEleven.
Learn more at: MicDropPodcast.com
ABOUT THE HOST:
Josh Linkner is a Creative Troublemaker. He believes passionately that all human beings have incredible creative capacity, and he’s on a mission to unlock inventive thinking and creative problem solving to help leaders, individuals, and communities soar.
Josh has been the founder and CEO of five tech companies, which sold for a combined value of over $200 million and is the author of four books including the New York Times Bestsellers, Disciplined Dreaming and The Road to Reinvention. He has invested in and/or mentored over 100 startups and is the Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners.
Today, Josh serves as Chairman and Co-founder of Platypus Labs, an innovation research, training, and consulting firm. He has twice been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and is the recipient of the United States Presidential Champion of Change Award.
Josh is also a passionate Detroiter, the father of four, is a professional-level jazz guitarist, and has a slightly odd obsession with greasy pizza.
Learn more about Josh: JoshLinkner.com
SPONSORED BY IMPACTELEVEN:
From refining your keynote speaking skills to writing marketing copy, from connecting you with bureaus to boosting your fees, to developing high-quality websites, producing head-turning demo reels, Impact Eleven (formerly 3 Ring Circus) offers a comprehensive and powerful set of services to help speakers land more gigs at higher fees.
Learn more at: impacteleven.com
PRODUCED BY DETROIT PODCAST STUDIOS:
In Detroit, history was made when Barry Gordy opened Motown Records back in 1960. More than just discovering great talent, Gordy built a systematic approach to launching superstars. His rigorous processes, technology, and development methods were the secret sauce behind legendary acts such as The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and Michael Jackson.
As a nod to the past, Detroit Podcast Studios leverages modern versions of Motown’s processes to launch today’s most compelling podcasts. What Motown was to musical artists, Detroit Podcast Studios is to podcast artists today. With over 75 combined years of experience in content development, audio production, music scoring, storytelling, and digital marketing, Detroit Podcast Studios provides full-service development, training, and production capabilities to take podcasts from messy ideas to finely tuned hits.
Here’s to making (podcast) history together.
Learn more at: DetroitPodcastStudios.com
SHOW CREDITS:
- Josh Linkner: Host | josh@joshlinkner.com
- Connor Trombley: Executive Producer | connor@DetroitPodcastStudios.com
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