Andy Molinsky on the Fast Leader Show

Andy Molinsky Show Notes Page

Andy Molinsky really believes in the stuff that he does. He sees that it really helps people. But not steeping outside of his comfort zone was keeping him from making a difference. Listen how he had to learn how to be his own advocate to get over the hump.

Andy was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, where, as a kid, he loved sports (playing and watching), cooking, and hanging out with friends.

He went to college at Brown University, where he majored in International Relations and went abroad to Spain during his junior year – which was a life-altering experience that opened his eyes to cultural differences and cultural adaptation, a topic he’s been fascinated in ever since.

Following college, he went off to Columbia University in NYC for a Master’s Degree in International Business, and, as part of his studies, decided to go abroad again – this time to work in France for a small French consulting firm, where he continued being fascinated by culture, cultural adaptation and the challenges of stepping outside your comfort zone.

In fact, he was so interested in these topics that instead of taking a job following his Master’s degree, he decided to pursue a PhD and academic career in this subject – which he did at Harvard University’s Joint PhD program in Organizational Behavior and Psychology (between Harvard Business School and Harvard Psychology Department) – which was a great experience and solidified his interest in an academic career.

Andy’s first job was as an assistant business school professor at the University of Southern California in LA, and then, after two years living by the beach and enjoying yoga, sushi, and tacos, he decided the weather in LA was way too nice — so he decided to move back to Boston, where he’s been ever since, as a professor of Organizational Behavior and Psychology at Brandeis University.

Andy loves doing research, and also writing, speaking, consulting, training, and coaching people about stretching outside your comfort zone at work and in life, and adapting behavior across cultural boundaries.

He is proud to be a writer at Harvard Business Review, Inc.com and Psychology Today and also the author of the two books – Global Dexterity (2013) and Reach (2017). He’s currently creating on-line training inspired by both books to help people reach outside their cultural and personal comfort zones – which should be available starting in fall, 2017.

Andy is married, lives in the greater Boston area, has two kids and a mischievous mini Labradoodle who sits by his feet while he writes.

Tweetable Quotes and Mentions

Listen to @andymolinsky to get over the hump on the @FastLeaderShow Click to Tweet

“Pivot points are when you need to step outside of your comfort zone.” -Andy Molinsky Click to Tweet

“If you don’t create a culture where people step outside of their comfort zone, your company is going to die.” -Andy Molinsky Click to Tweet

“It’s better to lose people for having a fantastic learning culture.” -Andy Molinsky Click to Tweet

“Think about all of the ways you avoid things outside your comfort zone.” -Andy Molinsky Click to Tweet

“It’s so critical to have a deep sense of conviction.” -Andy Molinsky Click to Tweet

“Find your conviction and embrace it, and use it as a tool.” -Andy Molinsky Click to Tweet

“You can put your own little personal spin on anything.” -Andy Molinsky Click to Tweet

“You have more power than you think to put your own spin on a situation.” -Andy Molinsky Click to Tweet

“Find a way not to fall of the psychological balance beam.” -Andy Molinsky Click to Tweet

“When our emotions start speaking, they start bringing us to extremes.” -Andy Molinsky Click to Tweet

“Don’t let your emotions take hold, find a way to ground yourself.” -Andy Molinsky Click to Tweet

“Comfort zones get a super bad rap on the internet.” -Andy Molinsky Click to Tweet

“There are certain times where it doesn’t make sense to step outside your comfort zone.” -Andy Molinsky Click to Tweet

“You have to be your own advocate.” -Andy Molinsky Click to Tweet

“Know what your values are and care about and make them your North Star.” -Andy Molinsky Click to Tweet

“Keep your values and beliefs at the center to guide you.” -Andy Molinsky Click to Tweet

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Hump to Get Over

Advice for others

Find the courage to try things that are new. Take chances.

Holding him back from being an even better leader

Courage. To be able to step outside my own comfort zone.

Best Leadership Advice

Know what your values are, know what you care about and make those your North Star.

Secret to Success

I’m pretty fast at writing. I can be pretty productive at it.

Best tools that helps in Business or Life

I like coffee. I have a little dog that sits at my feet. I started using a Mac – I’m a little happier using it.

Contacting Andy Molinsky

Email: http://www.andymolinsky.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MolinskyAndy/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymolinsky/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/andymolinsky

Resources and Show Mentions

Developing a Better Place to Work

Increase Employee Engagement and Workplace Culture

Empathy Mapping

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