1 01:00:01,250 --> 01:00:04,125 Good morning and 2 01:00:04,125 --> 01:00:06,000 welcome to Morning Serial. 3 01:00:08,833 --> 01:00:14,250 Okay, good morning and welcome to Monday. 4 01:00:14,500 --> 01:00:17,000 I hope you had a great weekend and you're 5 01:00:17,000 --> 01:00:18,625 ready to conquer another week. 6 01:00:18,875 --> 01:00:21,166 Well, let's just start with today, right? 7 01:00:21,500 --> 01:00:23,750 And in the event you didn't know, today 8 01:00:23,750 --> 01:00:25,791 is National Bosses Day. 9 01:00:26,291 --> 01:00:26,958 So you're welcome. 10 01:00:27,166 --> 01:00:28,833 You better run out to the CVS or 11 01:00:28,833 --> 01:00:30,125 Walgreens and grab that 12 01:00:30,125 --> 01:00:32,208 perfect coffee mug for the perfect 13 01:00:32,250 --> 01:00:33,916 boss, even if your boss 14 01:00:33,916 --> 01:00:35,625 is, let's say, unique. 15 01:00:36,458 --> 01:00:37,500 Well, our quote today 16 01:00:37,500 --> 01:00:38,500 provides perspective. 17 01:00:38,791 --> 01:00:41,041 It encourages valuing the little moments, 18 01:00:41,541 --> 01:00:42,583 fosters resilience 19 01:00:42,583 --> 01:00:44,166 and a positive outlook. 20 01:00:44,166 --> 01:00:44,833 Who could do that? 21 01:00:45,208 --> 01:00:46,041 Well, it's the powerful 22 01:00:46,041 --> 01:00:48,500 singer-songwriter, Pink, who said, "No 23 01:00:48,500 --> 01:00:49,541 matter what's going on 24 01:00:49,541 --> 01:00:51,708 in your life, wake up, go to 25 01:00:51,708 --> 01:00:53,333 sleep with a grateful heart." 26 01:00:53,958 --> 01:00:54,708 Those are grounding 27 01:00:54,708 --> 01:00:55,583 thoughts and gratitude. 28 01:00:56,000 --> 01:00:58,375 Well, today's news facts and birthdays 29 01:00:58,375 --> 01:01:00,041 are for September 8th. 30 01:01:00,041 --> 01:01:01,208 And we're going to start all the way back 31 01:01:01,208 --> 01:01:02,833 in 1504 when 32 01:01:02,833 --> 01:01:04,708 Michelangelo's Statue of David, 33 01:01:04,708 --> 01:01:06,416 it was unveiled in Florence. 34 01:01:07,166 --> 01:01:09,666 And then in 1966, the original Star Trek, 35 01:01:10,000 --> 01:01:13,250 it debuted, boldly going or maybe beaming 36 01:01:13,250 --> 01:01:14,541 into our living rooms as 37 01:01:14,541 --> 01:01:16,000 a generational classic. 38 01:01:17,041 --> 01:01:19,458 And then in 1986, another classic, the 39 01:01:19,458 --> 01:01:21,000 Oprah Winfrey Show, it 40 01:01:21,000 --> 01:01:22,791 first broadcast nationally. 41 01:01:23,500 --> 01:01:26,166 And then lastly, on this day in 2022, not 42 01:01:26,166 --> 01:01:27,083 that long ago, you 43 01:01:27,083 --> 01:01:28,208 probably all remember it, 44 01:01:28,541 --> 01:01:30,500 this is the day that Queen Elizabeth II, 45 01:01:31,083 --> 01:01:32,416 that she passed away in 46 01:01:32,416 --> 01:01:34,000 Balmoral Castle after ruling 47 01:01:34,000 --> 01:01:36,875 for 70 years as the UK's 48 01:01:36,875 --> 01:01:38,166 longest serving monarch. 49 01:01:38,708 --> 01:01:40,208 And her eldest son, we all know he 50 01:01:40,208 --> 01:01:42,916 inherited the throne as King Charles III. 51 01:01:43,583 --> 01:01:44,708 Well, happy birthday to you. 52 01:01:44,708 --> 01:01:45,833 Today is your birthday. 53 01:01:45,833 --> 01:01:48,375 You share a birthday with a fierce and 54 01:01:48,375 --> 01:01:50,875 authentic and poetic person, Pink. 55 01:01:51,250 --> 01:01:52,458 She's 45 today. 56 01:01:53,250 --> 01:01:55,416 Another Martin Freeman, aka Bilbo 57 01:01:55,416 --> 01:01:57,125 Baggins, he's 50 and 58 01:01:57,125 --> 01:01:58,416 four years old today. 59 01:01:59,000 --> 01:01:59,541 Politician Bernie 60 01:01:59,541 --> 01:02:01,666 Sanders, he's 80 and four today. 61 01:02:02,000 --> 01:02:03,583 And the late Avicii was 62 01:02:03,583 --> 01:02:05,416 born on this date in 1989. 63 01:02:06,291 --> 01:02:08,083 And now the number one song in this date 64 01:02:08,083 --> 01:02:10,708 back in 1984 was "What's 65 01:02:10,708 --> 01:02:11,833 Love Got to Do With It?" 66 01:02:11,833 --> 01:02:12,750 by Tina Turner. 67 01:02:13,458 --> 01:02:16,000 Now, this was Tina's breakout solo smash 68 01:02:16,000 --> 01:02:17,500 that redefined her career. 69 01:02:18,208 --> 01:02:20,666 The song became a timeless anthem of 70 01:02:20,666 --> 01:02:22,500 strength, independence, and 71 01:02:22,500 --> 01:02:24,500 lyricism that still resonates 72 01:02:24,541 --> 01:02:24,958 today. 73 01:02:25,500 --> 01:02:26,166 And at the time, it 74 01:02:26,166 --> 01:02:27,916 earned Tina three Grammys. 75 01:02:28,541 --> 01:02:30,291 Well, I can't necessarily tell you what 76 01:02:30,291 --> 01:02:31,625 love's got to do with it, 77 01:02:31,625 --> 01:02:33,500 but Stephen R. Kobe in his 78 01:02:33,500 --> 01:02:35,000 book, "The Seven Habits of Highly 79 01:02:35,000 --> 01:02:36,583 Effective People," he can 80 01:02:36,583 --> 01:02:38,416 tell us what synergy has to 81 01:02:38,416 --> 01:02:38,916 do with it. 82 01:02:39,291 --> 01:02:41,833 And this is the final sub-chapter before 83 01:02:41,833 --> 01:02:43,041 habit seven introduction. 84 01:02:43,833 --> 01:02:45,250 And this sub-chapter is, 85 01:02:45,625 --> 01:02:47,666 "All nature is synergistic." 86 01:02:48,083 --> 01:02:49,875 And Kobe emphasizes that 87 01:02:49,875 --> 01:02:52,458 synergy isn't a human invention. 88 01:02:53,000 --> 01:02:54,958 It's a pattern found in nature. 89 01:02:55,333 --> 01:02:58,000 Kobe writes, quote, "Nature's synergy is 90 01:02:58,000 --> 01:02:59,291 evident in ecosystems 91 01:02:59,291 --> 01:03:01,375 where plants, animals, 92 01:03:01,375 --> 01:03:02,041 and elements 93 01:03:02,041 --> 01:03:04,500 interdependently flourish," end quote. 94 01:03:04,916 --> 01:03:07,041 And he uses examples like how bees 95 01:03:07,041 --> 01:03:08,166 pollinate flowers, 96 01:03:08,458 --> 01:03:10,916 enabling fruit to grow, work that 97 01:03:10,958 --> 01:03:12,458 none can do alone, but 98 01:03:12,458 --> 01:03:14,541 together they yield abundance. 99 01:03:15,416 --> 01:03:17,125 And Kobe draws a parallel. 100 01:03:17,958 --> 01:03:20,916 Human synergy feels most natural when we 101 01:03:20,916 --> 01:03:22,458 align with this pattern. 102 01:03:23,166 --> 01:03:25,250 Just as nature combines sunlight, water, 103 01:03:25,500 --> 01:03:26,916 and soil to create growth, 104 01:03:27,375 --> 01:03:28,708 people combine strengths, 105 01:03:28,791 --> 01:03:30,000 perspective, and skills 106 01:03:30,000 --> 01:03:32,041 to solve complex problems. 107 01:03:32,333 --> 01:03:34,458 Quote, "When we mimic nature's synergy," 108 01:03:34,666 --> 01:03:36,041 Kobe would argue, "our 109 01:03:36,041 --> 01:03:37,833 results multiply," end 110 01:03:37,833 --> 01:03:38,083 quote. 111 01:03:38,583 --> 01:03:40,000 Now, Kobe stresses that forced our 112 01:03:40,000 --> 01:03:42,333 artificial collaboration, it'll fail. 113 01:03:42,875 --> 01:03:45,375 It must emerge from genuine connection, 114 01:03:46,041 --> 01:03:48,250 trust, respect, a shared purpose. 115 01:03:48,833 --> 01:03:51,125 And Kobe observes, quote, "Synergy and 116 01:03:51,125 --> 01:03:53,166 nature evolved over eons. 117 01:03:53,166 --> 01:03:54,125 It was not rushed. 118 01:03:54,708 --> 01:03:57,291 Human synergy also thrives in patience, 119 01:03:57,791 --> 01:03:59,708 mutual listening, and valuing 120 01:03:59,708 --> 01:04:00,958 difference," end quote. 121 01:04:01,458 --> 01:04:03,875 Now, he recommends building ecosystems in 122 01:04:03,875 --> 01:04:05,458 our teams, diverse 123 01:04:05,458 --> 01:04:07,250 ideas, clear goals, and 124 01:04:07,500 --> 01:04:08,500 shared respect. 125 01:04:08,916 --> 01:04:10,000 The more diverse the 126 01:04:10,000 --> 01:04:11,916 inputs, the richer the solutions. 127 01:04:12,833 --> 01:04:14,041 Just like biodiversity 128 01:04:14,041 --> 01:04:15,958 strengthens the ecosystems. 129 01:04:16,875 --> 01:04:19,416 Now, in closing, Kobe writes, quote, 130 01:04:19,458 --> 01:04:21,750 "Synergy is nature's default. 131 01:04:22,291 --> 01:04:24,500 In organizations, we interrupt that flow 132 01:04:24,500 --> 01:04:25,625 only through 133 01:04:25,625 --> 01:04:28,000 defensiveness or siloed thinking," 134 01:04:28,208 --> 01:04:28,625 end quote. 135 01:04:29,125 --> 01:04:31,875 Now, to restore synergy, we must remember 136 01:04:31,875 --> 01:04:34,875 that collaboration isn't contrived. 137 01:04:35,500 --> 01:04:36,458 It's alive when 138 01:04:36,458 --> 01:04:38,333 authenticity meets alignment. 139 01:04:38,916 --> 01:04:40,916 Okay, here is your takeaway. 140 01:04:42,000 --> 01:04:43,541 Nature shows that synergy is 141 01:04:43,541 --> 01:04:45,208 collaboration in action. 142 01:04:45,625 --> 01:04:47,958 When we emulate its harmony, honoring 143 01:04:47,958 --> 01:04:49,125 difference, listening 144 01:04:49,125 --> 01:04:51,041 deeply, and seeking shared purpose, 145 01:04:51,500 --> 01:04:53,208 we build real growth. 146 01:04:53,833 --> 01:04:56,250 All right, so today, first off, good luck 147 01:04:56,250 --> 01:04:57,333 finding that perfect 148 01:04:57,333 --> 01:04:58,958 coffee mug and perhaps 149 01:04:59,500 --> 01:05:00,833 a Vulcan coffee cup. 150 01:05:01,125 --> 01:05:02,000 Live long and prosper. 151 01:05:02,500 --> 01:05:03,666 I should do that hand thing. 152 01:05:04,291 --> 01:05:05,708 Well, hey, thanks for joining Morning 153 01:05:05,708 --> 01:05:06,583 Serial this morning. 154 01:05:06,958 --> 01:05:08,916 Come back tomorrow for more music, mind 155 01:05:08,916 --> 01:05:10,250 shots, and gentle nudges. 156 01:05:10,916 --> 01:05:13,750 And as always, have a fantastic day. 157 01:05:15,125 --> 01:05:17,041 Don't 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