How To Keep Living An Expansive Life In 2025
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Get Your Tickets To The Expansive Book Launch here:
Tuesday, 20 May in Cape Town: https://qkt.io/SSExpansiveLaunchCT
Wednesday, 21 May in Joburg: https://qkt.io/SSExpansiveLaunchJHB
Erik Kruger, international speaker, author, leadership expert and podcast host, speaks to John Watson about the brand new "Expansive" book, co-authored with John Sanei.
They explore the process of distilling 240 podcast episodes into a 52 chapter book called "Expansive" by using Ai, copy writers and listening to fan favourite episodes.
Erik highlights the importance of collaboration in the speaking industry, and the internal processes required for effective change management. He emphasizes the need for leaders to create intentional spaces for experimentation with AI while addressing the emotional challenges that come with change.
Erik discusses the profound impact of AI on employment, the lessons in leadership learned from dogs, and the critical importance of environment in personal and professional growth. He introduces the concept of accretion, emphasizing the significance of small, intentional habits that accumulate over time to foster meaningful change. The discussion also highlights the value of slowing down in a fast-paced world, encouraging listeners to be mindful and deliberate in their actions.
Connect with Erik Kruger here:
https://erikkruger.com/
Tuesday, 20 May in Cape Town: https://qkt.io/SSExpansiveLaunchCT
Wednesday, 21 May in Joburg: https://qkt.io/SSExpansiveLaunchJHB
Erik Kruger, international speaker, author, leadership expert and podcast host, speaks to John Watson about the brand new "Expansive" book, co-authored with John Sanei.
They explore the process of distilling 240 podcast episodes into a 52 chapter book called "Expansive" by using Ai, copy writers and listening to fan favourite episodes.
Erik highlights the importance of collaboration in the speaking industry, and the internal processes required for effective change management. He emphasizes the need for leaders to create intentional spaces for experimentation with AI while addressing the emotional challenges that come with change.
Erik discusses the profound impact of AI on employment, the lessons in leadership learned from dogs, and the critical importance of environment in personal and professional growth. He introduces the concept of accretion, emphasizing the significance of small, intentional habits that accumulate over time to foster meaningful change. The discussion also highlights the value of slowing down in a fast-paced world, encouraging listeners to be mindful and deliberate in their actions.
Connect with Erik Kruger here:
https://erikkruger.com/
Chapters
- 00:00 Preview and Introduction
- 02:01 The Journey of Writing the Expansive Book
- 08:32 Collaboration and Community Building in Speaking
- 10:56 The Importance of Relevance in Leadership
- 14:20 Dangerous Is More Relevant Than Ever
- 19:12 Navigating the Landscape of AI and Leadership
- 22:46 The Internal Process of Change and Reinvention
- 28:04 The Impact of AI on Employment
- 30:36 Lessons in Leadership from Erik's Dogs
- 33:24 The Importance of Environment
- 36:34 Understanding Accretion in Personal Growth
- 40:05 Adopting Small Habits for Big Changes
- 43:40 The Value of Slowing Down
