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The cobbler's children go barefoot; TEDxLausann...

Ryan Rumsey
February 08, 2016
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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.

Ryan Rumsey

February 08, 2016
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  1. Design Core purpose Right problems Desired outcomes Identifying core purpose

    Solving the right problems Creating desired outcomes
  2. 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.
  3. My job is not going the way I want it

    to. Step 1: Determine focus statement.
  4. What are the problems I am currently having? Are there

    any missed opportunities right now? Step 2: Answer four questions.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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