8. David Stillman on Overcoming Analysis Paralysis

Learning the Hard Way the Easy Way

David Stillman is a globally admired generational expert, strategist, author, and entrepreneur. His groundbreaking research brings a wealth of insights about the challenges and opportunities of a multi-generational workplace and marketplace. David is the author of three best-selling books, “When Generations Collide”, “The M Factor: How the Millennial Generation is Rocking the Workforce”, and “Gen Z @ Work.” His courses on LinkedIn Learning on how to manage Gen Z have over 350,000 certified users and are translated into five languages. David is a Partner at New World Ventures, where he and a boutique team do strategic planning, investing, and fundraising for pre-seed startups. He’s appeared on CNN, CNBC, and the Today Show, and was voted in the top 25 most influential speakers and authors by Success Magazine. He’s been featured in and contributed to publications like Time magazine, Entrepreneur, The New York Times, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal.
David joins Alex to talk about overcoming a "ready, aim, aim, aim, fire" mentality and his desire for perfection. He draws from his experience as an author and organizational consultant to highlight ways he's learned to recognize and act on opportunities with urgency. David shares his expertise about generations and describes generational influences on a leader's decision making, approach to innovation, and willingness to take risks. In a wide-ranging discussion, David and Alex explore fear of failure, side hustles, and the interplay between ego, control, and vulnerability. They discuss strategies to foster workplace loyalty and a culture of ownership.
David on LinkedIn
GenGuru
New World Ventures
"When Generations Collide" on Amazon
"The M Factor: How the Millennial Generation is Rocking the Workforce" on Amazon
"Gen Z @ Work" on Amazon