186: Stay Focused on the Day After Tomorrow

We all think we are staying focused on the future, but are looking far enough ahead? Serial entrepreneur Peter Hinssen (01:46) helps us look beyond tomorrow. Plus, Gartner expert Ian Beale (20:53) brings us together for Aligned Assurance, and author Patrick Lencioni (37:50) helps us find the ideal team player.

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THE CONVERSATION RUNDOWN

00:00 – Opening thoughts

01:46 – Peter Hinssen: The Day After Tomorrow

02:16 – Looking past tomorrow

04:28 – Why are we shortsighted?

06:51 – What’s holding us back?

09:14 – How do we change our mindset?

11:37 – Embracing change in good times

14:58 – Processes we need to embrace

17:49 – Does size or location matter?

19:53 – Upcoming Gartner Webinars

20:53 – Ian Beale: Aligned Assurance

21:16 – The problem we need to fix

23:59 – What is Aligned Assurance?

25:42 – Why does this problem occur?

28:39 – Who should lead Aligned Assurance?

30:01 – Who should be involved?

31:26 – What is the first step?

36:42 – Gartner Conferences Calendar

37:50 – Patrick Lencioni: The Ideal Team Player

38:37 – Are we good at self-assessment?

39:38 – 3 virtues of ideal team players

40:48 – Can you be too humble?

42:57 – Too much value on arrogance

43:57 – Can you be too hungry?

45:34 – The “people smarts” to look for

47:48 – The need for supportive leaders

48:53 – Ahead on Gartner ThinkCast

49:59 – Patrick Lencioni, continued

50:13 – Can you train current team members?

54:04 – Creating the right environment

56:07 – Why didn’t you help me sooner?

56:49 – Striking the right team balance

59:41 – Closing thoughts