In today's episode, we’re chasing the cheetah’s secrets! From inspiring the "Move Fast and Break Things" mantra in business to their exceptional adaptability and unwavering determination, cheetahs teach business leaders the art of agility, speed and precision.
But that's not all – they also showcase the importance of downtime and co-regulation. Even nature's fastest sprinters understand the need to slow down, recharge, seek clarity in order to fine-tune their strategic focus. Join us as we draw lessons from the cheetah on how to conquer the corporate jungle.
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In today's episode, we cover:
- The "Move Fast and Break Things" approach inspired by the cheetah's lightning speed
- How single-minded strategy can sharpen your business focus
- Applying the cheetah's precision and pragmatism to optimize resources
- Changing direction at speed
- Striking the balance between rigidity and flexibility in your business tactics
- Learning from the cheetah's unique physical features to innovate in your own field
- The importance of slowing down and recharging for sustained success
- Embracing post-hunt clarity for strategic planning after success
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References:
- Cheetahs can go up to about 70mph, but they can only sustain that speed for about 30 seconds (which we incorrectly state during the episode): www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/cheetah
- Cheetah Conservation Fund. "About Cheetahs." cheetah.org: https://cheetah.org/learn/about-cheetahs/
- National Geographic. "Video Captures Rough Cheetah Mating.": www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/video-captures-rough-cheetah-mating-spd
- Natalie mentions a podcast she listened to about cheetahs. That’s 'Just The Zoo of Us' cheetah episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cN8riFO9Trfpa3bEZ7Iq5?si=fcaea293e32948b2 with conservation biologist Gabi Fleury.
- Some other basic facts about cheetahs: https://cheetah.org/learn/about-cheetahs/
- Africa Range-Wide Cheetah Conversation Initiative: https://cheetahconservationinitiative.com/cheetah/
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Where to find Kari Sulenes:
- Kari's company: https://joinpilea.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karisulenes
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Where to find Natalie Rothfels:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nrothfels
- Website: https://natalierothfels.com/
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Production and distribution by: https://www.supermix.io
