Why Geeks Rule the World | Andrew McAfee | Chase Jarvis LIVE

Описание: In this episode, Andrew McAfee joins Chase Jarvis on the Chase Jarvis LIVE podcast to discuss "The Geek Way" and its impact on work and collaboration. Listen to the full episode: https://chasejarvis.lnk.to/AndrewMcAfee

McAfee, a Principal Research Scientist at the MIT Sloan School of Management, shares insights from his book and emphasizes the importance of embracing a geek culture that values science, ownership, speed, and openness.

McAfee recalls his early introduction to geekdom through his education at a Montessori school, where he learned the value of curiosity and exploration. He highlights the disproportionate percentage of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs who had non-traditional early childhood education, emphasizing the lasting impact it has on fostering geekiness.

Throughout the conversation, McAfee discusses the discomfort and challenges that come with implementing the geek way, but emphasizes the rewards of freewheeling, evidence-driven decision-making. He encourages taking action before feeling fully prepared and engaging in pointed conversations, even if it means facing criticism and having ideas shot down.

Some topics we dig into in the full episode we explore:

The power of embracing discomfort and openness in the workplace
Prioritizing action and experimentation over excessive planning
Learning from mistakes and fostering a culture of innovation

Listen to the full episode: https://chasejarvis.lnk.to/AndrewMcAfee

Enjoy!

ABOUT ANDREW MCAFEE:
Andrew McAfee is a Principal Research Scientist at the MIT Sloan School of Management and the co-founder and co-director of MIT's Initiative on the Digital Economy. He is also the inaugural Visiting Fellow at the Technology and Society organization at Google. McAfee is known for his research on how technological progress changes the world. He has written for various publications, including Foreign Affairs, Harvard Business Review, The Economist, The Wall St. Journal, and The New York Times. McAfee has also made appearances on CNN and 60 Minutes, and has spoken at events such as the World Economic Forum, TED, and the Aspen Ideas Festival. He has advised numerous large corporations and organizations, including the IMF, the Boston Red Sox, and the US Intelligence Community. McAfee and his frequent co-author Erik Brynjolfsson are the only individuals named to both the Thinkers50 list of the world's top management thinkers and the Politico 50 group of people transforming American politics

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Chase Jarvis is well known as a visionary photographer, fine artist and entrepreneur. Chase is cited as one of the most influential photographers of the past decade. As an entrepreneur, Chase created Best Camera - the world's first mobile photo app to share images direct to social networks - sparking the global photo sharing craze. He is currently the founder & CEO of CreativeLive, the world's largest live-streaming online education company, having delivered more than a billion minutes of free live education worldwide.