Skydeck Live: The Rise of the FOMO Sapiens - Patrick McGinnis

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

6 years ago 17:04

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Patrick McGinnis, who coined the term “fear of missing out,” on how it increasingly drives our personal and professional lives—and how we can manage it Transcript: https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/stories/Pages/story-bulletin.aspx?num=7072

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Skydeck Live: The Rise of the FOMO Sapiens - Patrick McGinnis

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Your Whole Self – Amy Jen Su 12:10

5 years ago12:10

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Amy Jen Su (MBA 1997) is managing director at executive coaching firm Paravis Partners, and she’s been hearing some consistent themes in the trenches these days. Increasingly, her clients tell her, they are facing a serious time crunch while, at the same time, their organizations are becoming more global and complex. And these pressures, coupled with internal pressures to succeed, are leaving these executives feeling like they are getting in their own way. This chorus of executive worries led Su to write her new book, The Leader You Want to Be: Five Essential Principles for Bringing Out Your Best Self. Those principles are what she calls her five Ps: Purpose, process, people, presence and peace. And in this episode of Skydeck, contributor April White talks to Su about how she developed those principles—and why real improvement requires a holistic approach, not just a lifestyle hack. Transcript available at: https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/stories/Pages/story-bulletin.aspx?num=7241…

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Skydeck Live: The Case for Funding Female Founders 13:50

5 years ago13:50

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Monica Dodi on diversity as a competitive advantage for VCs. Transcript available at: https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/stories/Pages/story-bulletin.aspx?num=7201

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Keeping Red Lobster Fresh - Kim Lodrup 9:27

5 years ago9:27

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CEO Kim Lopdrup on what it takes to turn around an iconic brand—and why sustainability is mission critical for the seafood giant. Transcript available at: https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/stories/Pages/story-bulletin.aspx?num=7167

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After the Storm - Constance Jones 12:32

5 years ago12:32

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How the CEO of a Chicago charter school network picked up the pieces after a leadership crisis Transcript: https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/stories/Pages/story-bulletin.aspx?num=7154

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Skydeck Live: Galactic Returns 15:00

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Space entrepreneur and investor Laetitia Garriott de Cayeux on how to search the skies for profits Transcript: https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/stories/Pages/story-bulletin.aspx?num=7144

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Skydeck Voices: Finding My Muse 8:23

5 years ago8:23

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Where and when alumni do their best thinking Transcript: https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/stories/Pages/story-bulletin.aspx?num=7132

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Catalyzing Africa’s Tech Sector - Seni Sulyman 15:59

6 years ago15:59

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How Seni Sulyman and Andela plan to turn the continent into a computing hub Transcript: https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/stories/Pages/story-bulletin.aspx?num=7115

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Skydeck Live: The Rise of the FOMO Sapiens - Patrick McGinnis 17:04

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The Birth of a Silicon Valley Blockbuster - Michelle Zatlyn and Matthew Prince 16:36

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How Cloudflare’s Michelle Zatlyn and Matthew Prince built a tech giant Transcript: https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/stories/Pages/story-bulletin.aspx?num=7060

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Reframing Modern Art - Denise Murrell 14:31

6 years ago14:31

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Denise Murrell traded finance for fine arts—and cast a critical new eye on iconic paintings Transcript: https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/stories/Pages/story-bulletin.aspx?num=7047

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Lessons from the Ashes - Warwick Fairfax 14:12

6 years ago14:12

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How Warwick Fairfax lost his family’s 150-year-old media empire—and found his purpose in the process Transcript: https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/stories/Pages/story-bulletin.aspx?num=7006

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Give It to Me Straight - Kim Scott 15:41

6 years ago15:41

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Radical Candor author Kim Scott on what effective feedback really looks like—and why it will make you a better boss Transcript: https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/stories/Pages/story-bulletin.aspx?num=6991

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Life is a Startup - Noam Wasserman 13:15

6 years ago13:15

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Noam Wasserman on what successful founders can teach us about life beyond business Transcript: https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/stories/Pages/story-bulletin.aspx?num=6972

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Making Sabbaticals Mainstream - DJ Didonna 12:29

6 years ago12:29

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Entrepreneur DJ DiDonna says sabbaticals in Japan and Mauritius brought critical perspective to his personal and professional life. Now he’s working with researchers to show how extended time away from the daily grind can pay off for both workers and employers. Transcript: https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/stories/Pages/story-bulletin.aspx?num=6951…

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We’re All Going to Get Hacked - Ray Rothrock 12:57

6 years ago12:57