Cultivating a Humble and Curious Mindset - Guest: Meg Smith

Summary

In this episode of the Sprint Zero podcast, we welcome Meg Smith, a prominent figure in the tech industry and co-founder of the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge. Meg shares her journey from advertising to tech, her advocacy for indigenous representation, and her insights on the role of AI in business. The conversation delves into the challenges of implementing AI solutions, the importance of security, and the need for organizations to focus on user experience. Meg also emphasizes the significance of defining personal success and aligning values in both personal and professional life. In this engaging conversation, Meg Smith, Mike Gowland, and Jon Russell explore various themes including societal expectations, work-life integration, the importance of humility and curiosity, intergenerational impact, authenticity in representation, and the value of embracing uncomfortable conversations. They discuss how personal values shape professional lives and the significance of being a good ancestor for future generations. The dialogue emphasizes the need for diverse voices in technology and the power of self-awareness in navigating complex discussions.

Takeaways

• The 90 Day Mentoring Challenge emphasizes personal investment for maximum benefit.
• Career transitions can lead to unexpected opportunities and growth.
• Indigenous representation in tech is crucial for economic cooperation.
• AI implementation requires a focus on user experience and security.
• Organizations must adapt to the changing landscape of technology.
• Defining personal values is essential for authentic success.
• Empowering individuals with AI tools can drive innovation.
• Listening to users is key to successful technology adoption.
• Freedom can take many forms in personal and professional life.
• Understanding one's values can guide decision-making and career paths. People often project their expectations onto others.
• Work-life integration allows for a more fulfilling life.
• Humility and curiosity can lead to better outcomes.
• Understanding intergenerational impact is crucial.
• Authenticity fosters value in representation.
• It's important to support diverse perspectives.
• Self-awareness can enhance group dynamics.
• Embracing discomfort can lead to growth.
• Curiosity can alleviate fear of irrelevance.
• Legacy is about being a good ancestor.

Special thanks to:

Meg Smith:

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Thanks to:
KenLikeFit for providing music for this episode - [Find out more about him and listen to his music here](https://linktr.ee/kenlikefit)

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