{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Crazy Wisdom","title":"Patterns, Predictions, and Productivity: Mikkel Steen's Vision for Everest and Beyond","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3339,"description":"Introduction: Mikkel Steen, CEO of Everest (reach out directly: mikkel@everestassistant.com), discusses the modern business environment and how his company Everest fits within it. Changing Work Environment: Remote and Asynchronous Work: Mikkel observes shifts towards more remote and asynchronous work and the need to replace traditional meetings with efficient alternatives. Tools and Models: He mentions various tools to facilitate asynchronous work, like newsletters for team updates, to provide a better, more engaging model. Opportunities and Challenges: While seeing many opportunities, Mikkel also notes the fallacy of simply replacing in-person meetings with Zoom and the challenges of coordinating different time zones. Everest's Role and Offerings: Executive Support System: Everest is creating an advanced executive support system, aiming to handle various aspects of a person's life, from scheduling to purchasing, more empathetically. Role of EA (Executive Assistant): Mikkel likens an EA to Robin for Batman. EAs are considered amplifiers, filters, reminders, and therapists that help in various professional and personal adjustments. Therapeutic Support: Everest's EA makes people feel cared for, addressing the loneliness often felt in leadership roles. Differentiation from Other Services: Unlike mere therapy, Everest's service also considers the productivity aspect and actively assists in various tasks. Technology's Impact on Everest: Automation and Human Connection: Everest integrates technology to handle routine tasks, allowing more time for human interaction and understanding. Coordination Costs: The reduction of coordination costs is a key focus, allowing Everest to be more efficient and proactive. Conscious Living and Autopilot: Understanding Autopilot: Mikkel delves into how about 99% of decisions are made unconsciously. Recognizing and observing these patterns leads to more conscious decision-making. Role of EA in Mindfulness: The support of an EA...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UZbrDrlO5VTfDNcq188THwbv0T09vcmLyzx3BcPI9bs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81Y2Rj/OGFiMTYyMGFkNTM5/N2NjOWI2MWM5YzQ1/YTc2Ny5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}