The cobbler's children go barefoot; TEDxLausanne 2016

What do you stand for? It should be an easy question to answer, but often isn't. In this delightful talk, Ryan shares how applying his professional craft to his personal life, led him to outcomes he sought without a plan to get there. A talk that might inspire us to design the conditions of a meaningful life.

Transcript

1. Lausanne The cobbler's children go barefoot Ryan Rumsey
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5. Design Core purpose Right problems Desired outcomes
6. Design Core purpose Right problems Desired outcomes Identifying core purpose
7. Design Core purpose Right problems Desired outcomes Identifying core purpose Solving the right problems
8. Design Core purpose Right problems Desired outcomes Identifying core purpose Solving the right problems Creating desired outcomes
10. Why does this keep happening to me?
11. Usually, it’s said when we’re stuck or getting undesired results and have the desire to create new outcomes for ourselves. But man, it is difficult to sort stuff that out while you’re living in those moments.
14. Kids are honest
15. The cobbler's children go barefoot
17. My own personal opportunity workshop
26. 5 STEPS
27. Step 1: Determine focus statement.
28. My job is not going the way I want it to. Step 1: Determine focus statement.
29. Step 2: Answer four questions.
30. What are the problems I am currently having? Step 2: Answer four questions.
31. What are the problems I am currently having? Are there any missed opportunities right now? Step 2: Answer four questions.
32. What are the problems I am currently having? Are there any missed opportunities right now? What is going right with me? Step 2: Answer four questions.
33. What are the problems I am currently having? Are there any missed opportunities right now? What is going right with me? What is just “plain important” to get right? Step 2: Answer four questions.
35. 10 MINUTES
36. There’s little trust in the workplace. I’m compensated well. Work/life balance is a must have. I’m not passionate about the work. I’m not appreciated. My peers and colleagues respect my work.
37. Step 3: Organize answers into natural groups.
39. Trust Support Benefits Opportunity Clarity Belief
41. Step 4: Develop a ranking system.
42. Desire to have Score No desire 0 Nice to have 1 Fundamental 2 Rainbows and unicorns 3 Attempts to resolve Score None 0 Once 1 A few 2 More than I can count 3
43. Step 5: Rank answers. (2 x Desire) + Attempts
44. Answer Desire Attempts Total Knowing what success is 6 3 9 Leadership support 6 3 9 Being challenged everyday 6 2 8 Maintain integrity 6 2 8 Work/life balance 6 2 8 Peer support 4 3 7