258: Big Things Brewing + the Power of Tiny Sprints

Hi Friends! I’m back with another “staycation” solo episode on what I’ve been up to. It’s a quick take on systems to support seasons of retreat for creativity and rest, my favorite books of the year so far, and a peek into my forthcoming projects.

Key questions:

• What are you ready to let go of? How can you say no to “good” to say yes to what’s next?

• For your new projects, ask: Who Not How? (Strategic Coach, Impact Filter PDF)

• How can you design systems to support cyclical work? (Check out Stefan Sagmeister’s TEDx Talk on 7-year sabbaticals)

📘 Books Mentioned: Pivot, Wintering, Who Not How, Clockwork, The Power of Full Engagement

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Resources Mentioned

• Pivot Insider Monthly Q&A with Jenny

• Submit a question for the Pivot Podcast

• It's Not Just You. A Lot Of Us Are Hitting A Pandemic Wall Right Now.

• Related Pivot Podcasts:

  • 245: Radical Reimagining (and Recovery)—Everything is Up For Grabs

  • 246: What’s Your Job Today?

  • 250: Staycation in the City

  • 208: Your Book and Big Idea (Part 2)

  • 207: How to Develop Your Book and Big Idea (Part 1)

  • 173: Beautiful Questions for Challenging Times with Steve Morris

  • 156: MBS on Tipping Points and Pivoting Out of CEO (From His Own Company)

  • 26: Tame the Advice Monster with Michael Bungay Stanier

  • Penney & Jenny Show Series

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