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#005 The Value of Fun, Discovering Your Values, and Picking Yourself Up from Zero

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#005 The Value of Fun, Discovering Your Values, and Picking Yourself Up from Zero

Faculty Hours: Suzy Welch [Part 1]

Apr 04, 2024

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Summary

Hi friends, welcome to No Syllabus podcast faculty hours.

Today's guest is Suzy Welch a professor of at Stern School of Business at New York University, where she teaches Becoming You among other classes.

Before becoming a professor, she was a crime reporter, Baker scholar at Harvard Business School, An Editor in Chief of a Harvard Business Review, a consultant at Bain & Co., New York Times bestselling author, dog mom, as well as human mom. In short, she has accomplished a lot of different things.

The chances are you've probably already seen her on CNBC, came across her published work, or even been a former student of hers.

Part 1

In part one of our conversation, we cover:

The Value of Fun
Sticking to Your Values
Re-skilling Yourself and Picking Up from Zero
Moving On and Life Goes On
Embracing Change and Identity

Part 2

In part one of our conversation, we cover:

The Power of Friendship
Building Strong Relationships in the Workplace
The Value of Every Person in Your Life
The Problem with Networking
The Importance of Sincerity in Friendships
Navigating Marriage and Prioritizing the Relationship
Money and Its Impact
Advice for Gen Z and Millennials

Hopefully, you'll find the content entertaining, insightful, and inspiring. Thank you for tuning in and let's jump right into it.

Detailed Show Notes

In this conversation, Suzy Welch, a renowned author and professor, shares her experiences and insights on various topics. She discusses the value of fun and how it can be perceived differently by individuals.

Prof. Welch emphasizes the importance of discovering and owning one's values, as well as sticking to them even when faced with societal pressures. She also explores the concept of reskilling and the ability to start from zero in different areas of life.

Lastly, Prof.Welch reflects on the idea that life is serious but encourages everyone to keep moving forward.

Prof.Welch discusses the importance of embracing change and identity, building strong relationships, and prioritizing friendships and marriage.

She emphasizes the value of sincerity and the problem with transactional networking. Prof. Suzy Welch also shares her perspective on money and offers advice for Gen Z and Millennials.

Takeaways

Discover and articulate your values to guide your decisions and actions.
Don't be afraid to stick to your values, even if they differ from societal norms.
Embrace the opportunity to reskill yourself and adapt to changing circumstances.
Life can present unexpected challenges, but it's important to keep moving forward. Embrace change and allow your identity to evolve over time.
Build strong relationships and prioritize friendships in both personal and professional settings.
Avoid transactional networking and focus on genuine connections.
Prioritize your marriage and put the relationship first.
Maintain a healthy perspective on money and remember that it can come and go.
Work hard and find meaning and purpose in your work.

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