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Ep 75: Designing my Own Finger with Nick Brookins
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Everything about Nick is just incredible, y'all! From his job as VP of Walt Disney to his index finger.
Nick is a cloud software architect by day, prosthetic finger architect by night. Nick's amazing story starts with a motorcycle accident and ends with him designing his own 3D-printed prosthetic finger, which he is sharing to the world.
This episode is not only about overcoming physical challenges but also battling Imposter Syndrome, which Nick confronts head-on with all honesty.
So, whether it's designing a cyborg finger, overcoming self-doubt, or fostering a culture of mutual growth, this episode is for you if you want a dose of big-hearted, big brained inspiration.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- How Nick overcame adversity, including a motorcycle crash and losing a finger
- Coping with and overcoming imposter syndrome
- Nick's approach to servant leadership and leveraging neurodiversity
- How obstacles can turn to opportunities
- The concept of contribution-focused goals in fostering a supportive culture
Nick Brookin's Bio:
Nick Brookins is an inventor and media executive, serving as Senior Vice President of Media Engineering at The Walt Disney Company.
Nick has worked a the intersection of Media and Technology throughout his career, with innovations ranging from 3d printed prosthetic fingers to technology behind the rise of streaming media.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Robert Greenleaf on Servant Leadership
- Stephen Covey
- Nick Brookins on LinkedIn
- Danger Creations
- Ep 01: You’re The One We Want
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