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Summary of Transcript:
The video features Dave Asprey and Chip Conley discussing how different generations can collaborate and share knowledge. Chip Conley, the founder of Modern Elder Academy, talks about the importance of wisdom and how age is not a barrier to gaining understanding. He started writing bullet points about his life lessons in a book called “My Wisdom Book” after experiencing a personal crisis. Conley advises individuals to learn lessons and use them for their good and the benefit of others. He suggests that teams can also participate in sharing their studies by having each team member talk about their most significant task of the quarter, followed by an assessment of the team’s biggest lesson.
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Summary of Description:
In this content, Dave Asprey talks with Chip Conley about expanding wisdom, cultivating a generous culture, investing in mentorship, and thriving in relationships as a leader. Conley discusses the importance of curiosity, writing life lessons down, and the paradigm shift in company culture focusing on “cultural add” rather than “cultural fit.” Conley’s experience with Airbnb led him to create the Modern Elder Academy, a roadmap for mid-life and learning opportunities. The content includes a special offer to save 20% off in-person workshops, MEA Online, or Sabbatical sessions at Modern Elder Academy using the code DAVE20. A Live Fireside Chat with Chip Conley and Dr. Mark Hyman is also available on YouTube.
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The Benefits of Wisdom in Leadership: Lessons from Chip Conley
As a leader, fostering a culture of wisdom, generosity, mentorship, and thriving relationships is crucial for success. According to Chip Conley, a renowned MBA, curiosity is the elixir of life. In a recent podcast interview with Dave Asprey, he discussed the importance of transcending age boundaries, writing down life lessons, and cultivating a generous culture to boost innovation and diversity.
Paradigm Shift in Company Culture: Cultural Add versus Cultural Fit
Conley has leveraged his extensive leadership experience in the hospitality industry to drive Airbnb’s success story. He understands that promoting a more inclusive culture based on “cultural adds” rather than “cultural fits” can help a company foster a diverse and innovative team. Airbnb uses cultural-values interviews and company-wide gatherings to maintain its solid cultural focus. Chip firmly believes that this paradigm shift is a game-changer for organizations that want to stay ahead of the curve.
Navigating Different Generations in the Workplace: The Role of A Modern Elder
Conley is a “Modern Elder,” a term coined from his experience working as a leader for Airbnb, which gave him valuable insight into navigating and understanding different generations in the workplace. As a strategic advisor for hospitality and leadership, Chip recognizes that a robust leadership style entails being curious, open-minded, and willing to learn from younger generations. The Modern Elder Academy, which he founded, is a roadmap for mid-life learning opportunities and a valuable resource for those looking to achieve more.
The Importance of Writing Down Life Lessons
Documenting your life experiences, successes, and failures, can be a valuable tool to help you navigate the ups and downs of life. Conley advocates for writing down life lessons, no matter your age. According to him, wisdom is not about age but your ability to reflect and learn crucial life lessons.
Special Offer for the Human Upgrade Listeners
If you want to learn more about the Modern Elder Academy, head to their website and use code DAVE20 to save 20% on workshops, MEA Online, or Sabbatical Sessions. This offer is valid throughout 2023 (minor restrictions may apply).
Live Fireside Chat: Lessons from Chip Conley and Dr. Mark Hyman
In a recent podcast episode, Dr. Mark Hyman and Chip Conley connected for a Live Fireside Chat. They discussed their views on being “Young Forever” and how older people can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. For those who missed it, the chat can be accessed on YouTube.
In Conclusion
As a leader, Conley emphasizes that wisdom, generosity, mentorship, and thriving relationships should be foundational elements of your leadership style. By embracing curiosity, documenting life lessons, and cultivating a culture of “cultural adds,” you can remain relevant, innovative, and successful.
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Source Description
Chip Conley, MBA, talks with Dave in Austin about wisdom, transcending age boundaries, and writing down life lessons. He firmly believes that curiosity is the elixir of life. Learn how to expand your knowledge, cultivate a generous culture, invest in mentorship, and thrive in relationships as a leader.
He also explores the paradigm shift in company culture, where focusing on “cultural add” rather than “cultural fit” can foster innovation and diversity. Drawing on his experience that propelled Airbnb’s success, Chip uncovers how Airbnb maintains its strong cultural focus through cultural values interviews and company-wide gatherings.
A big part of mid-life includes navigating and understanding different generations, especially in the workplace. Chip earned the name “Modern Elder” in a covert way through his work with much younger employees. Airbnb looked to Chip’s sustained success in the hospitality space and asked him to help transform their start-up into the world’s leading hospitality brand more than a decade ago. He came on to lead Global Hospitality and Strategy.
Then 52, he was twice the age of the average Airbnb employee. This earned him the title “Airbnb’s Modern Elder,” who was as curious as he was wise. He’s currently the company’s Strategic Advisor for Hospitality and Leadership.
That experience influenced Chip to create the Modern Elder Academy—a new roadmap for mid-life and learning opportunities—at an oceanfront campus in Baja, California, Sur, Mexico.
Chip’s also a New York Times bestselling author, an in-demand public speaker (especially TED talks!), and is on the Stanford Center on Longevity advisory council.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE HUMAN UPGRADE LISTENERS: Learn more about Modern Elder Academy at https://www.modernelderacademy.com and use code DAVE20 to save 20% off in-person workshops, MEA Online, or Sabbatical Sessions. *Offer valid throughout 2023 (some minor restrictions may apply).
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Live Fireside Chat: Dr. Mark Hyman & Chip Conley: The universe aligned to bring Dr. Mark Hyman and Chip Conley to Austin to talk with Dave on The Human Upgrade recently. If you missed Mark’s chat with Dave about being “Young Forever,” listen here: https://daveasprey.com/mark-hyman-younger-1044/. Then, Dr. Mark and Chip connected for a Live Fireside Chat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aitO-uB9wEk.
Find more info & resources on the episode webpage: https://daveasprey.com/chip-conley-elder-1045/
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