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What If Pigs Can Fly?đˇ - Stop Playing Small: Unlock Your Creativity and Build Big Dreams đ
Manage episode 495798596 series 2837301
Van Lai-DuMone, founder of worksmart Advantage, is a dynamic force redefining how teams harness creativity and curiosity in the workplace through her groundbreaking Creative Integration⢠method. With 20+ years of experience spanning startups to industry giants like Google and LinkedIn, she designs transformative learning experiences that drive innovation from the inside out. A TEDx speaker and author of What If Pigs Can Fly?, Van draws deep inspiration from her motherâa Vietnamese refugee who became one of the first licensed Vietnamese manicurists in the U.S., igniting an $8.3 billion industry. Vanâs work is a bold invitation to reimagine whatâs possible when curiosity leads the way.
đŁQUOTE: âCuriosity is the most powerful thing we own đ. Itâs an invitation to ask, âWhat if?â and reimagine whatâs possible.â - Van Lai-Dumone
Fergieâs Top 5+ Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways:
- One small skill can spark an empire đ . What untapped talents could you develop into something world-changing?
- Infuse creativity and curiosity đ¨ into your work to unlock innovation and stand out as a leader.
- Even with massive achievements, like speaking for TEDx and advising Google đ, prioritize real human connectionâitâs where fulfillment lives â¤ď¸
- You donât have to build the biggest empire đď¸ to inspire othersâyou just need to lead by example.
- Strive to be remembered for how you helped others đânot just what you achieved.
- Engage your hands and mind together đď¸đ§ . Simple tools like LEGO can unlock complex breakthroughs.
đš Valuable Time-Stampsđš
đ [00:03:00] Van shares her familyâs dramatic escape during the fall of Saigon đťđł
đ [00:05:00] How Tippi Hedren sparked an $8.3B nail industry đ
đ [00:13:00] The turning point that led Van to launch WorkSmart Advantage đ
đ [00:19:00] Using LEGO and creativity to unlock leadership potential đ§ą
đ [00:27:00] Vanâs advice to her younger self about overcoming self-doubt â¨
đ ď¸ Recommended Resources:
Pick Up Vanâs Book: What if Pigs Can Fly
Host Your Podcast for Free with Buzz Sprout
đPlease Consider Supporting the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotlineđ
Music Courtesy of: fight by urmymuse (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/58696 Ft: Stefan Kartenberg, Kara Square
Artwork courtesy of Dylan Allen
488 episodes
Manage episode 495798596 series 2837301
Van Lai-DuMone, founder of worksmart Advantage, is a dynamic force redefining how teams harness creativity and curiosity in the workplace through her groundbreaking Creative Integration⢠method. With 20+ years of experience spanning startups to industry giants like Google and LinkedIn, she designs transformative learning experiences that drive innovation from the inside out. A TEDx speaker and author of What If Pigs Can Fly?, Van draws deep inspiration from her motherâa Vietnamese refugee who became one of the first licensed Vietnamese manicurists in the U.S., igniting an $8.3 billion industry. Vanâs work is a bold invitation to reimagine whatâs possible when curiosity leads the way.
đŁQUOTE: âCuriosity is the most powerful thing we own đ. Itâs an invitation to ask, âWhat if?â and reimagine whatâs possible.â - Van Lai-Dumone
Fergieâs Top 5+ Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways:
- One small skill can spark an empire đ . What untapped talents could you develop into something world-changing?
- Infuse creativity and curiosity đ¨ into your work to unlock innovation and stand out as a leader.
- Even with massive achievements, like speaking for TEDx and advising Google đ, prioritize real human connectionâitâs where fulfillment lives â¤ď¸
- You donât have to build the biggest empire đď¸ to inspire othersâyou just need to lead by example.
- Strive to be remembered for how you helped others đânot just what you achieved.
- Engage your hands and mind together đď¸đ§ . Simple tools like LEGO can unlock complex breakthroughs.
đš Valuable Time-Stampsđš
đ [00:03:00] Van shares her familyâs dramatic escape during the fall of Saigon đťđł
đ [00:05:00] How Tippi Hedren sparked an $8.3B nail industry đ
đ [00:13:00] The turning point that led Van to launch WorkSmart Advantage đ
đ [00:19:00] Using LEGO and creativity to unlock leadership potential đ§ą
đ [00:27:00] Vanâs advice to her younger self about overcoming self-doubt â¨
đ ď¸ Recommended Resources:
Pick Up Vanâs Book: What if Pigs Can Fly
Host Your Podcast for Free with Buzz Sprout
đPlease Consider Supporting the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotlineđ
Music Courtesy of: fight by urmymuse (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/58696 Ft: Stefan Kartenberg, Kara Square
Artwork courtesy of Dylan Allen
488 episodes
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