641: Dr. Ron Friedman | How to Decode Greatness

There is so much incredible, winning work out there, so how can you tap into it and evolve it? Ron Friedman is an award-winning psychologist who has served on the faculty of the University of Rochester, and has consulted for political leaders, nonprofits, and many of the world’s most recognized brands. His research has appeared in major newspapers, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Globe and Mail, the Guardian, as well as magazines such as Harvard Business Review and Psychology Today. Today, his focus is on helping people succeed fast by studying strategies from high-performers which he breaks down in his most recent book, Decoding Greatness. Let’s dive into Dr. Friedman’s expertise and learn how you can decode greatness! Things you will learn in this episode:  [00:01 - 04:47] Opening Segment  I introduce today’s guest, Dr. Ron FriedmanBioDr. Friedman gives a bit of his background Born in Israel, came to US at the age of 7Raised on different values than peersProne to taking risk and receive criticismBrains wiring to want to fit inEnamored with music  [04:48 - 16:48] How to Decode GreatnessDr. Friedman talks about what it means to decode greatnessLearning what’s different about the people you look up toThe approaches of the processDebunking the ‘steal art’ formulaLook to expertise then evolve the formulaHow it applies to everyday lifeThe balance between focusing on strengths and knowing when to keep at itLook at your financial runway firstDon’t underestimate what you can actually doTake a swing and see what you get Think of the people around youIt may be time to step out of your comfort zoneA word from our Sponsor [16:49 - 30:32] How to Evolve Winning FormulasDr. Friedman talks about the similarities and differences from his booksBridging the gap between what’s taught vs. how organizations operateBorrowing winning formulas and evolving themYour vision meets your abilityHow to choose the right people to decodeCollect AnalyzeCombineValuable resourcesDigging deeper into someone’s styleTemplatize it Gamify itA/B Testing [30:33 - 39:24] Networking with Greatness; How to Speak to ExpertsThe role of building relationships with great people Navigating the curse of knowledge Curate questions that shrink your egoAsk for advice, not feedbackHow to get good, honest feedback Frame the question specifically Focus on improvement [39:25 - 51:26] Closing SegmentWho you know or what you know?What = quality, Who = commercial successDr. Friedman talks about the state of his networkingThE RaNdOm RoUnDHow to engage with Dr. FriedmanLinks below Final words  Tweetable Quotes:  “I feel like so many of us are taught that we need to fit in, and then it becomes harder for us to do the things necessary to be a successful entrepreneur.” - Dr. Ron Friedman “It’s really a process of asking, ‘what is it about this that’s unique, and how do I apply this to my work?’” - Dr. Ron Friedman Resources Mentioned:  Decoding GreatnessThe Best Place to WorkPocket Connect and engage with Dr. Friedman on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Check out https://www.ronfriedmanphd.com/ to learn more strategies for success! Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people.  Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Visit https://porkbun.com/BuildYourNetwork24 and get your .PRO domain for just $1 for the first year at Porkbun! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy