What Needs to Stay, What Needs to Change?

I couldn't think of a more qualified individual to speak to the realities of an ever-changing world than this week's guest, Dr. Anthea Hartig. Not only is Dr. Hartig the Elizabeth MacMillan Director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, but she is also a deep well of wisdom and brings so much to the table in this conversation.

Together we discuss a question that not only affects the way we look at our nation’s history, but it's an important question that every leader will face time and time again — “What deserves preservation and what needs to change?”

I have no doubt that this conversation will help you navigate the complexities of that question the next time you have to answer it for yourself.

You can learn more about Clifford Hudson and Master Of None here: https://cliffordhudson.com/podcast

Show Produced by Terra Firma Audio: https://www.terrafirmaaudio.com

Show Notes

This week, as we wrap up season 1 of Master of None, I reflect on what led me to create this podcast and the many exciting things you can expect in season 2.

 

It’s been a tremendous joy and privilege to learn from our many guests who’ve shared about the twists and turns in their own stories of personal and professional growth. Their stories reconfirm what I’ve learned over the years —  it takes courage, guts, and a serious dose of “who cares what anyone else thinks” to live as a master of none. I can assure you, it will be the most fulfilling adventure you’ll ever say yes to.

 

I can’t wait for you to hear all that we’ll dive into with season 2. Make sure you remember to follow the podcast so you don’t miss a thing!

You can learn more about Clifford Hudson and Master Of None here: https://cliffordhudson.com/podcast

Show Produced by Terra Firma Audio: https://www.terrafirmaaudio.com

What is Master of None with Clifford Hudson?

In the Master of None podcast the former CEO of Sonic, Clifford Hudson, challenges established thinking, offering counterintuitive career advice essential for every professional at all levels, whether you're just starting out or in the middle of your career.

In his bestselling Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell introduced readers to the 10,000-hour rule—the foundation of success in any endeavor. But as Clifford Hudson reveals, there are serious pitfalls to this rule. What happens to those who spend years trying to achieve something that doesn’t quite pan out? Do you really have to grind down the same path for many years, sacrificing priorities to become successful?

Hudson asks whether or not mastery is even necessary to succeed. Most people don't need to be experts in their field. Yes, the successful know more than the average person about a particular topic, and they often possess a better-than-average ability with a particular skillset; but not everyone who is successful is an expert, he makes clear.

More importantly, in today’s technology-driven environment, change is the only constant, including the nature of work and the skills required to do it. Over-investing in expertise is often riskier than learning to be adaptive and open to new knowledge, ideas, and skills. Experience can also lead to overconfidence. And yet we continue to deeply value the expertise ideal.