Essential Dynamics with Derek Hudson Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/essential-dynamics-with-derek-hudson Join Derek Hudson as he explores Essential Dynamics, a framework for approaching the challenges facing people and organizations. Consider your Quest! UnconstrainedCFOInc 3dfe3aa0-5d79-535a-a58f-6cdd20700582 no We are coming your way... join us! en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:36:00 -0600 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:41:32 -0600 https://essentialdynamics.wiki/podcast https://img.transistorcdn.com/XHm6W9reUts228qYCuuuXj4J7ao9o3jaibHVzXwCyX4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZDhh/MGI0ZGFjYzIwNzA0/NGExZWZhYzEwYTE1/MTYwYi5wbmc.jpg Essential Dynamics with Derek Hudson https://essentialdynamics.wiki/podcast episodic Derek Hudson Join Derek Hudson as he explores Essential Dynamics, a framework for approaching the challenges facing people and organizations. Consider your Quest! Join Derek Hudson as he explores Essential Dynamics, a framework for approaching the challenges facing people and organizations. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People Derek Hudson No No Rocky Pedden - GEO and Showing Up Where It Matters 133 133 Rocky Pedden - GEO and Showing Up Where It Matters full 1b61ceb5-f2b1-4833-a19e-00712ea59b27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72eb231a Search is shifting from browsers to AI generative engines. Rocky Pedden introduces Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), how organizations show up inside AI-driven conversations, through clear understanding of their customer, their questions, and content structured to be found and used.


Rocky is at RevenueZen.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics wiki.

]]> Search is shifting from browsers to AI generative engines. Rocky Pedden introduces Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), how organizations show up inside AI-driven conversations, through clear understanding of their customer, their questions, and content structured to be found and used.


Rocky is at RevenueZen.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics wiki.

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1817 Search is shifting from browsers to AI generative engines. Rocky Pedden introduces Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), how organizations show up inside AI-driven conversations, through clear understanding of their customer, their questions, and content structured to be found and used.


Rocky is at RevenueZen.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics wiki.

]]> Essential Dynamics, leadership, team building, culture, generative engine optimization, AI, content marketing, ideal client profile, customer engagement, SEO No John Munsell - AI and Leadership Attention 132 132 John Munsell - AI and Leadership Attention full 16f36172-fc27-4a04-98f8-32674fb2c247 https://share.transistor.fm/s/216abf46 John Munsell is back, and Derek pushes the conversation past AI tools into leadership. Most organizations are experimenting, few are seeing real results. Why? This episode zeroes in on where AI actually matters, and what happens when it is applied in the right place. The implications for leadership attention are hard to ignore.

]]> John Munsell is back, and Derek pushes the conversation past AI tools into leadership. Most organizations are experimenting, few are seeing real results. Why? This episode zeroes in on where AI actually matters, and what happens when it is applied in the right place. The implications for leadership attention are hard to ignore.

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1941 John Munsell is back, and Derek pushes the conversation past AI tools into leadership. Most organizations are experimenting, few are seeing real results. Why? This episode zeroes in on where AI actually matters, and what happens when it is applied in the right place. The implications for leadership attention are hard to ignore.

]]> AI in organizations, leadership, system thinking, constraints, AI adoption, CEO strategies, organizational efficiency, AI tools, decision-making, digital transformation No John Munsell - AI vs. Human Excellence 131 131 John Munsell - AI vs. Human Excellence full fc927295-46e5-49e3-a1a3-6f589191de24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d0dcab0 John Munsell joins Derek Hudson to explore how leaders should think about artificial intelligence inside organizations. The conversation compares AI with earlier breakthroughs like spreadsheets and the web, and examines the real risk: powerful tools optimizing individual tasks while the organization itself still fails to work as a system. John argues that the key discipline is maintaining human domain expertise. Only humans know what excellence looks like.


]]> John Munsell joins Derek Hudson to explore how leaders should think about artificial intelligence inside organizations. The conversation compares AI with earlier breakthroughs like spreadsheets and the web, and examines the real risk: powerful tools optimizing individual tasks while the organization itself still fails to work as a system. John argues that the key discipline is maintaining human domain expertise. Only humans know what excellence looks like.


]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1787 John Munsell joins Derek Hudson to explore how leaders should think about artificial intelligence inside organizations. The conversation compares AI with earlier breakthroughs like spreadsheets and the web, and examines the real risk: powerful tools optimizing individual tasks while the organization itself still fails to work as a system. John argues that the key discipline is maintaining human domain expertise. Only humans know what excellence looks like.


]]> AI in business, organizational design, AI mastery, digital transformation, leadership, AI frameworks, business optimization No Lawrence Roberts - Trust Built Slowly 130 130 Lawrence Roberts - Trust Built Slowly full a7a07c75-dde9-4606-b88d-76820e8b8ab5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2aa35f5 Lawrence Roberts is back. The conversation shifts from why networking matters to how it actually works in practice. Framed through the lens of systems thinking, networking emerges as a disciplined process of intentional conversations, thoughtful follow-up, and long-term investment in people. Lawrence then shares what happens when long term relationship building pays off at exactly the moment it matters most.

Lawrence is at Jayson Global Roofing.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Podcast Produced by 
Bryn Griffiths / Mighty Mouth Communications 
bryng@bryngriffiths.com

]]> Lawrence Roberts is back. The conversation shifts from why networking matters to how it actually works in practice. Framed through the lens of systems thinking, networking emerges as a disciplined process of intentional conversations, thoughtful follow-up, and long-term investment in people. Lawrence then shares what happens when long term relationship building pays off at exactly the moment it matters most.

Lawrence is at Jayson Global Roofing.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Podcast Produced by 
Bryn Griffiths / Mighty Mouth Communications 
bryng@bryngriffiths.com

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1467 Lawrence Roberts is back. The conversation shifts from why networking matters to how it actually works in practice. Framed through the lens of systems thinking, networking emerges as a disciplined process of intentional conversations, thoughtful follow-up, and long-term investment in people. Lawrence then shares what happens when long term relationship building pays off at exactly the moment it matters most.

Lawrence is at Jayson Global Roofing.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Podcast Produced by 
Bryn Griffiths / Mighty Mouth Communications 
bryng@bryngriffiths.com

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Lawrence Roberts - Networking for the Long Haul 129 129 Lawrence Roberts - Networking for the Long Haul full e6ec1f60-def0-4a58-8a97-f33e5d5e1d9b https://share.transistor.fm/s/75d803dd Lawrence Roberts joins Derek to explore networking as a long-term leadership practice rather than a short-term sales tactic. Drawing on his experience building and leading large business networking communities, Lawrence reframes networking as relationship-based value creation.

Lawrence is at Jayson Global Roofing.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Podcast Produced by:
Bryn Griffiths / Mighty Mouth Communications 
bryng@bryngriffiths.com

]]> Lawrence Roberts joins Derek to explore networking as a long-term leadership practice rather than a short-term sales tactic. Drawing on his experience building and leading large business networking communities, Lawrence reframes networking as relationship-based value creation.

Lawrence is at Jayson Global Roofing.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Podcast Produced by:
Bryn Griffiths / Mighty Mouth Communications 
bryng@bryngriffiths.com

]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1552 Lawrence Roberts joins Derek to explore networking as a long-term leadership practice rather than a short-term sales tactic. Drawing on his experience building and leading large business networking communities, Lawrence reframes networking as relationship-based value creation.

Lawrence is at Jayson Global Roofing.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Podcast Produced by:
Bryn Griffiths / Mighty Mouth Communications 
bryng@bryngriffiths.com

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Mature Simplicity 128 128 Mature Simplicity full bd28ac34-17a3-4472-8c51-cdd338738116 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42e71b29  Maturity isn’t about getting older, it’s about learning how life really works. Bryn Griffiths and Derek Hudson talk through how simplicity grows out of experience, how the principles of Essential Dynamics support better choices and healthier relationships, and why maturity matters at any age. Using stories from literature and their own lives, they explore how maturity can be developed and how it shapes both personal growth and our impact on others.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]>  Maturity isn’t about getting older, it’s about learning how life really works. Bryn Griffiths and Derek Hudson talk through how simplicity grows out of experience, how the principles of Essential Dynamics support better choices and healthier relationships, and why maturity matters at any age. Using stories from literature and their own lives, they explore how maturity can be developed and how it shapes both personal growth and our impact on others.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1659  Maturity isn’t about getting older, it’s about learning how life really works. Bryn Griffiths and Derek Hudson talk through how simplicity grows out of experience, how the principles of Essential Dynamics support better choices and healthier relationships, and why maturity matters at any age. Using stories from literature and their own lives, they explore how maturity can be developed and how it shapes both personal growth and our impact on others.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> maturity, simplicity, personal development, essential dynamics, agency, abundance, interpersonal relationships, youth guidance, life lessons, literary examples No Simplicity on the Other Side of Complexity 127 127 Simplicity on the Other Side of Complexity full 2316ee07-399d-48ed-9b6a-f6d9807f58a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/694f3e75 A focused conversation on young people and why Essential Dynamics matters early in life. Drawing on years of working with youth and the story of The Boys in the Boat, Derek and Bryn explore opposition, flow, and the clarity that comes from working through complexity. Essential Dynamics is presented as a way for young adults to see the system of their own lives, navigate purpose tension, and move forward without becoming overwhelmed or cynical.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> A focused conversation on young people and why Essential Dynamics matters early in life. Drawing on years of working with youth and the story of The Boys in the Boat, Derek and Bryn explore opposition, flow, and the clarity that comes from working through complexity. Essential Dynamics is presented as a way for young adults to see the system of their own lives, navigate purpose tension, and move forward without becoming overwhelmed or cynical.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1711 A focused conversation on young people and why Essential Dynamics matters early in life. Drawing on years of working with youth and the story of The Boys in the Boat, Derek and Bryn explore opposition, flow, and the clarity that comes from working through complexity. Essential Dynamics is presented as a way for young adults to see the system of their own lives, navigate purpose tension, and move forward without becoming overwhelmed or cynical.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Essential Dynamics, youth empowerment, simplicity, complexity, personal growth, teamwork, life lessons, overcoming challenges, flow, purpose No A New Way To Think About AI 126 126 A New Way To Think About AI full df1b861e-81eb-44c5-ad7a-6c492fe3dd74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d2e94d8 Derek and Bryn continue their AI conversation by shifting from “How do I use AI?” to “How do I use AI to understand my system?” The highest and best use of AI is to use it to see the simplicity on the other side of complexity.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Derek and Bryn continue their AI conversation by shifting from “How do I use AI?” to “How do I use AI to understand my system?” The highest and best use of AI is to use it to see the simplicity on the other side of complexity.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1799 Derek and Bryn continue their AI conversation by shifting from “How do I use AI?” to “How do I use AI to understand my system?” The highest and best use of AI is to use it to see the simplicity on the other side of complexity.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No What Everybody is Missing About AI 125 125 What Everybody is Missing About AI full 44647d37-d9a2-41d5-8f05-62942becb7e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5cfd33f Derek and Bryn look past the excitement around AI and argue that the real question is not how to use AI, but whether leaders are working on the right things. Using the rise of spreadsheets as a historical parallel, Derek shows how powerful tools often create local optimization instead of improving system flow. They explore why AI feels intelligent, why it is deceptive, and how leaders can apply Essential Dynamics to clarify purpose, understand constraints, and decide where AI actually helps.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Derek and Bryn look past the excitement around AI and argue that the real question is not how to use AI, but whether leaders are working on the right things. Using the rise of spreadsheets as a historical parallel, Derek shows how powerful tools often create local optimization instead of improving system flow. They explore why AI feels intelligent, why it is deceptive, and how leaders can apply Essential Dynamics to clarify purpose, understand constraints, and decide where AI actually helps.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1671 Derek and Bryn look past the excitement around AI and argue that the real question is not how to use AI, but whether leaders are working on the right things. Using the rise of spreadsheets as a historical parallel, Derek shows how powerful tools often create local optimization instead of improving system flow. They explore why AI feels intelligent, why it is deceptive, and how leaders can apply Essential Dynamics to clarify purpose, understand constraints, and decide where AI actually helps.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Christian Hansen - Make Them the Hero 124 124 Christian Hansen - Make Them the Hero full ebeccb19-b6d5-427c-8e8a-34612f5a479d https://share.transistor.fm/s/dadbfd8f Derek Hudson welcomes Christian Hansen back to explore how story drives influence. Christian shows how to make others the hero of their own story and how empathy, curiosity, and clear narrative create connection. Together they link these ideas to Essential Dynamics, where story shapes purpose, people, and flow.

Christian Hansen is at thechristianhansen.com
The Influence Mindset for Sales Acceleration
The Influence Mindset: The Art & Science of Getting People to Choose You
Derek is at Unconstrained

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Derek Hudson welcomes Christian Hansen back to explore how story drives influence. Christian shows how to make others the hero of their own story and how empathy, curiosity, and clear narrative create connection. Together they link these ideas to Essential Dynamics, where story shapes purpose, people, and flow.

Christian Hansen is at thechristianhansen.com
The Influence Mindset for Sales Acceleration
The Influence Mindset: The Art & Science of Getting People to Choose You
Derek is at Unconstrained

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1753 Derek Hudson welcomes Christian Hansen back to explore how story drives influence. Christian shows how to make others the hero of their own story and how empathy, curiosity, and clear narrative create connection. Together they link these ideas to Essential Dynamics, where story shapes purpose, people, and flow.

Christian Hansen is at thechristianhansen.com
The Influence Mindset for Sales Acceleration
The Influence Mindset: The Art & Science of Getting People to Choose You
Derek is at Unconstrained

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Christian Hansen - Relatable, Not Remarkable 123 123 Christian Hansen - Relatable, Not Remarkable full 10976dae-8996-4e1a-b99e-01f707d1cbb9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/53525237 Christian Hansen joins Derek Hudson to explore how influence begins with perception and connection. Drawing from his book, The Influence Mindset for Sales Acceleration, he shows why people “choose or reject their perception of you,” and how competence plus connection earns attention and drives flow. Together they link this to Essential Dynamics where purpose, people, and leadership attention shape system performance.

Christian Hansen is at thechristianhansen.com
The Influence Mindset for Sales Acceleration
The Influence Mindset: The Art & Science of Getting People to Choose You
Derek is at Unconstrained

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Christian Hansen joins Derek Hudson to explore how influence begins with perception and connection. Drawing from his book, The Influence Mindset for Sales Acceleration, he shows why people “choose or reject their perception of you,” and how competence plus connection earns attention and drives flow. Together they link this to Essential Dynamics where purpose, people, and leadership attention shape system performance.

Christian Hansen is at thechristianhansen.com
The Influence Mindset for Sales Acceleration
The Influence Mindset: The Art & Science of Getting People to Choose You
Derek is at Unconstrained

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1751 Christian Hansen joins Derek Hudson to explore how influence begins with perception and connection. Drawing from his book, The Influence Mindset for Sales Acceleration, he shows why people “choose or reject their perception of you,” and how competence plus connection earns attention and drives flow. Together they link this to Essential Dynamics where purpose, people, and leadership attention shape system performance.

Christian Hansen is at thechristianhansen.com
The Influence Mindset for Sales Acceleration
The Influence Mindset: The Art & Science of Getting People to Choose You
Derek is at Unconstrained

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Allie Jones - Aligning Personal Genius with System Flow 122 122 Allie Jones - Aligning Personal Genius with System Flow full 7b1c10e2-cd2d-4b1c-8d0d-5b4f241e7db1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7c77123 Allie Jones returns to show how Working Genius helps teams find joy and energy by aligning people’s natural strengths with the work that needs to be done. She and Derek Hudson connect it to Essential Dynamics, showing how awareness, purpose, and tension create flow. Allie explains that no one can avoid their areas of frustration, but with humility and teamwork, every type of genius can contribute to something larger. Together they show that people thrive when their gifts serve a shared quest.

Allie is at Allie Jones Consulting
Derek is at Unconstrained
Full Show Notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Allie Jones returns to show how Working Genius helps teams find joy and energy by aligning people’s natural strengths with the work that needs to be done. She and Derek Hudson connect it to Essential Dynamics, showing how awareness, purpose, and tension create flow. Allie explains that no one can avoid their areas of frustration, but with humility and teamwork, every type of genius can contribute to something larger. Together they show that people thrive when their gifts serve a shared quest.

Allie is at Allie Jones Consulting
Derek is at Unconstrained
Full Show Notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1537 Allie Jones returns to show how Working Genius helps teams find joy and energy by aligning people’s natural strengths with the work that needs to be done. She and Derek Hudson connect it to Essential Dynamics, showing how awareness, purpose, and tension create flow. Allie explains that no one can avoid their areas of frustration, but with humility and teamwork, every type of genius can contribute to something larger. Together they show that people thrive when their gifts serve a shared quest.

Allie is at Allie Jones Consulting
Derek is at Unconstrained
Full Show Notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Allie Jones – Working Genius and Energy Flow 121 121 Allie Jones – Working Genius and Energy Flow full 5c57818c-5cf9-4724-a136-1ffc0b36719c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0e83bd1 Marketing consultant and leadership coach Allie Jones joins Derek Hudson to explore how the Working Genius framework helps people unlock energy, avoid burnout, and thrive in their work. Through a powerful conversation on self-awareness, flow, and team dynamics, Allie shares her journey—and how leaders can apply these insights at both the personal and system level.

Allie Jones is at alliejonesconsulting.com

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Marketing consultant and leadership coach Allie Jones joins Derek Hudson to explore how the Working Genius framework helps people unlock energy, avoid burnout, and thrive in their work. Through a powerful conversation on self-awareness, flow, and team dynamics, Allie shares her journey—and how leaders can apply these insights at both the personal and system level.

Allie Jones is at alliejonesconsulting.com

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1956 Marketing consultant and leadership coach Allie Jones joins Derek Hudson to explore how the Working Genius framework helps people unlock energy, avoid burnout, and thrive in their work. Through a powerful conversation on self-awareness, flow, and team dynamics, Allie shares her journey—and how leaders can apply these insights at both the personal and system level.

Allie Jones is at alliejonesconsulting.com

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Writing for Clarity 120 120 Writing for Clarity full 7d81d471-d53c-4112-a625-e778c5167a9e https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd609bce Derek and Bryn get practical about writing as a leader’s thinking tool. From brain dumps to mapping UDEs, they show how writing exposes root causes and clears away fluff. Real strategy isn’t buzzwords, it’s written cause-and-effect logic you can test, share, and adapt.

Derek is at Unconstrained.
Bryn is at bryngriffiths.com

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Derek and Bryn get practical about writing as a leader’s thinking tool. From brain dumps to mapping UDEs, they show how writing exposes root causes and clears away fluff. Real strategy isn’t buzzwords, it’s written cause-and-effect logic you can test, share, and adapt.

Derek is at Unconstrained.
Bryn is at bryngriffiths.com

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1629 Derek and Bryn get practical about writing as a leader’s thinking tool. From brain dumps to mapping UDEs, they show how writing exposes root causes and clears away fluff. Real strategy isn’t buzzwords, it’s written cause-and-effect logic you can test, share, and adapt.

Derek is at Unconstrained.
Bryn is at bryngriffiths.com

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Think in Ink 119 119 Think in Ink full 6e1aae55-3a0a-4cae-ab19-7e130d850c5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/53029e5b Derek and Bryn explore how writing shapes leadership and system flow. Writing forces clarity, makes vision shareable, and helps leaders step outside their systems. They contrast lazy and diligent writing and show why investing a leader’s limited time in writing is one of the most effective ways to see, test, and adapt a system.

Derek is at Unconstrained.
Bryn is at bryngriffiths.com

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Derek and Bryn explore how writing shapes leadership and system flow. Writing forces clarity, makes vision shareable, and helps leaders step outside their systems. They contrast lazy and diligent writing and show why investing a leader’s limited time in writing is one of the most effective ways to see, test, and adapt a system.

Derek is at Unconstrained.
Bryn is at bryngriffiths.com

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1581 Derek and Bryn explore how writing shapes leadership and system flow. Writing forces clarity, makes vision shareable, and helps leaders step outside their systems. They contrast lazy and diligent writing and show why investing a leader’s limited time in writing is one of the most effective ways to see, test, and adapt a system.

Derek is at Unconstrained.
Bryn is at bryngriffiths.com

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Crux Redux - Business Leaders at the Crux 118 118 Crux Redux - Business Leaders at the Crux full e0528ce7-3ff6-4eb4-890c-9a5d60d91a7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7b104bf Tension isn’t the enemy, it’s the spark. This episode uncovers crux moments in business where some leaders turned risk into lasting impact while others avoided the tough choice and paid the price. How will you face the crux?

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tension isn’t the enemy, it’s the spark. This episode uncovers crux moments in business where some leaders turned risk into lasting impact while others avoided the tough choice and paid the price. How will you face the crux?

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1650 Tension isn’t the enemy, it’s the spark. This episode uncovers crux moments in business where some leaders turned risk into lasting impact while others avoided the tough choice and paid the price. How will you face the crux?

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Crux vs. Climax 117 117 Crux vs. Climax full 97f61d07-dee3-46ed-bf92-b56d2c9d8e48 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c3cb0d7 Reed McColm is back at the mic, pressing Derek Hudson on a pivotal distinction: crux vs. climax. Through the Essential Dynamics lenses of Purpose, Path, and People, they show why the crux, the unseen decision under tension, always matters more than the climax everyone sees.

From Rocky to The Lord of the Rings and beyond, they trace this pattern in stories, leadership, and life, and invite you to find the crux in your own quest.

Derek is at Unconstrained

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Reed McColm is back at the mic, pressing Derek Hudson on a pivotal distinction: crux vs. climax. Through the Essential Dynamics lenses of Purpose, Path, and People, they show why the crux, the unseen decision under tension, always matters more than the climax everyone sees.

From Rocky to The Lord of the Rings and beyond, they trace this pattern in stories, leadership, and life, and invite you to find the crux in your own quest.

Derek is at Unconstrained

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1977 Reed McColm is back at the mic, pressing Derek Hudson on a pivotal distinction: crux vs. climax. Through the Essential Dynamics lenses of Purpose, Path, and People, they show why the crux, the unseen decision under tension, always matters more than the climax everyone sees.

From Rocky to The Lord of the Rings and beyond, they trace this pattern in stories, leadership, and life, and invite you to find the crux in your own quest.

Derek is at Unconstrained

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Consider Your Companions – Lessons on People and Flow from the Trail 116 116 Consider Your Companions – Lessons on People and Flow from the Trail full fd226f98-c15a-4719-852e-12f2f370d080 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0670703e In this solo follow-up to Episode 115, Derek builds on lessons from a backpacking trip through the Canadian Rockies, this time focusing on People and Flow, important considerations in any quest.

Derek reflects on group dynamics, decision-making without hierarchy, and how flow becomes visible and tangible on the trail. From wrong turns to resource management, Derek shows how backpacking mirrors the real challenges of leading, collaborating, and staying energized in complex systems.

Derek is with Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> In this solo follow-up to Episode 115, Derek builds on lessons from a backpacking trip through the Canadian Rockies, this time focusing on People and Flow, important considerations in any quest.

Derek reflects on group dynamics, decision-making without hierarchy, and how flow becomes visible and tangible on the trail. From wrong turns to resource management, Derek shows how backpacking mirrors the real challenges of leading, collaborating, and staying energized in complex systems.

Derek is with Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1367 In this solo follow-up to Episode 115, Derek builds on lessons from a backpacking trip through the Canadian Rockies, this time focusing on People and Flow, important considerations in any quest.

Derek reflects on group dynamics, decision-making without hierarchy, and how flow becomes visible and tangible on the trail. From wrong turns to resource management, Derek shows how backpacking mirrors the real challenges of leading, collaborating, and staying energized in complex systems.

Derek is with Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Consider Your Quest - A Report From the Field 115 115 Consider Your Quest - A Report From the Field full 066d1cf4-0b3d-4ddc-8cf3-7f9106bf9bf2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62a7973b In this solo episode, Derek shares lessons from a multi-day backpacking trip in the Canadian Rockies and how it connects to the Essential Dynamics framework. From planning and preparation to the realities of the trail, Derek explores what it means to consider your quest —clarifying Purpose X and Purpose Y, understanding the Path and its opposing forces of Drivers and Constraints, and embracing the challenges that make achievement meaningful.

This episode reframes adventure as a metaphor for leadership and life, showing why hard things matter and how a well-defined quest can transform both organizations and individuals.

Derek is with Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> In this solo episode, Derek shares lessons from a multi-day backpacking trip in the Canadian Rockies and how it connects to the Essential Dynamics framework. From planning and preparation to the realities of the trail, Derek explores what it means to consider your quest —clarifying Purpose X and Purpose Y, understanding the Path and its opposing forces of Drivers and Constraints, and embracing the challenges that make achievement meaningful.

This episode reframes adventure as a metaphor for leadership and life, showing why hard things matter and how a well-defined quest can transform both organizations and individuals.

Derek is with Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1484 In this solo episode, Derek shares lessons from a multi-day backpacking trip in the Canadian Rockies and how it connects to the Essential Dynamics framework. From planning and preparation to the realities of the trail, Derek explores what it means to consider your quest —clarifying Purpose X and Purpose Y, understanding the Path and its opposing forces of Drivers and Constraints, and embracing the challenges that make achievement meaningful.

This episode reframes adventure as a metaphor for leadership and life, showing why hard things matter and how a well-defined quest can transform both organizations and individuals.

Derek is with Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Here's EDy! 114 114 Here's EDy! full ee830e1a-5bc2-454b-a38a-522702d791bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/17190db7 In this follow-up to Episode 113, Derek and Dave return to the question: Can technology help leaders step back and see their system? The answer is a big reveal. EDy is a conversational AI designed to help leaders get unstuck and achieve system flow using Essential Dynamics. EDy doesn’t give answers, he helps leaders think clearly, focus their attention, and take meaningful action. He's private, adaptive, and available anytime a leader needs to step back and see their system.


Derek and Dave are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> In this follow-up to Episode 113, Derek and Dave return to the question: Can technology help leaders step back and see their system? The answer is a big reveal. EDy is a conversational AI designed to help leaders get unstuck and achieve system flow using Essential Dynamics. EDy doesn’t give answers, he helps leaders think clearly, focus their attention, and take meaningful action. He's private, adaptive, and available anytime a leader needs to step back and see their system.


Derek and Dave are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 2007 In this follow-up to Episode 113, Derek and Dave return to the question: Can technology help leaders step back and see their system? The answer is a big reveal. EDy is a conversational AI designed to help leaders get unstuck and achieve system flow using Essential Dynamics. EDy doesn’t give answers, he helps leaders think clearly, focus their attention, and take meaningful action. He's private, adaptive, and available anytime a leader needs to step back and see their system.


Derek and Dave are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No What Leaders Need from Technology 113 113 What Leaders Need from Technology full f05e210f-ecf0-4e5b-ba14-bdf7e22d186f https://share.transistor.fm/s/3acf82d0 Derek Hudson and Dave Kane explore how technology is helping—or hindering—leaders in 2025. They map out where leadership attention gets hijacked, what clarity looks like at the operational and meta levels, and where technology still falls short. From financial visibility to systems insight and real-time flow feedback, the conversation traces both risk and opportunity, concluding that technology’s greatest potential lies not in automation, but in context-aware guidance and timing.

Derek and Daver are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Derek Hudson and Dave Kane explore how technology is helping—or hindering—leaders in 2025. They map out where leadership attention gets hijacked, what clarity looks like at the operational and meta levels, and where technology still falls short. From financial visibility to systems insight and real-time flow feedback, the conversation traces both risk and opportunity, concluding that technology’s greatest potential lies not in automation, but in context-aware guidance and timing.

Derek and Daver are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1800 Derek Hudson and Dave Kane explore how technology is helping—or hindering—leaders in 2025. They map out where leadership attention gets hijacked, what clarity looks like at the operational and meta levels, and where technology still falls short. From financial visibility to systems insight and real-time flow feedback, the conversation traces both risk and opportunity, concluding that technology’s greatest potential lies not in automation, but in context-aware guidance and timing.

Derek and Daver are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Tal Pizzey - System Flow at Scale 112 112 Tal Pizzey - System Flow at Scale full d882ed90-2a65-45df-8305-32d0b7476530 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aacfa728 Tal Pizzey, CEO of Acuren, returns to explore how system flow can scale—even across 90 divisions and 6,000 employees. From rope access inspections to regional P&L ownership, Tal shares how Acuren empowers division managers with the training, data, incentives, and freedom to lead. Along the way, they discuss acquisition integration, risk reduction, and what great governance and guidance look like in practice.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Tal Pizzey is at Acuren.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tal Pizzey, CEO of Acuren, returns to explore how system flow can scale—even across 90 divisions and 6,000 employees. From rope access inspections to regional P&L ownership, Tal shares how Acuren empowers division managers with the training, data, incentives, and freedom to lead. Along the way, they discuss acquisition integration, risk reduction, and what great governance and guidance look like in practice.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Tal Pizzey is at Acuren.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1821 Tal Pizzey, CEO of Acuren, returns to explore how system flow can scale—even across 90 divisions and 6,000 employees. From rope access inspections to regional P&L ownership, Tal shares how Acuren empowers division managers with the training, data, incentives, and freedom to lead. Along the way, they discuss acquisition integration, risk reduction, and what great governance and guidance look like in practice.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Tal Pizzey is at Acuren.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Tal Pizzey - Engineering System Flow 111 111 Tal Pizzey - Engineering System Flow full 0863306f-8e3c-41d8-987a-dbef0cda3280 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5fd1fbe8 Derek talks with Tal Pizzey, CEO of Acuren, a billion-dollar company specializing in nondestructive testing and inspection services. Tal shares insights on Acuren’s impressive growth journey, the critical importance of management excellence, and the purposeful impact their work has on society by preventing failures and catastrophic events.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Tal Pizzey is at Acuren.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Derek talks with Tal Pizzey, CEO of Acuren, a billion-dollar company specializing in nondestructive testing and inspection services. Tal shares insights on Acuren’s impressive growth journey, the critical importance of management excellence, and the purposeful impact their work has on society by preventing failures and catastrophic events.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Tal Pizzey is at Acuren.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1578 Derek talks with Tal Pizzey, CEO of Acuren, a billion-dollar company specializing in nondestructive testing and inspection services. Tal shares insights on Acuren’s impressive growth journey, the critical importance of management excellence, and the purposeful impact their work has on society by preventing failures and catastrophic events.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Tal Pizzey is at Acuren.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Ann Hall - System Flow with the Grads 110 110 Ann Hall - System Flow with the Grads full 561ade1b-f826-4d61-beb6-96dc32873fae https://share.transistor.fm/s/326baf83 Derek continues his conversation with Ann Hall about the legendary Edmonton Grads women’s basketball team, highlighting coach J. Percy Page’s leadership, Purpose X and Purpose Y, community support, and the keys to achieving system flow.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Dr. M. Ann Hall is here.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Derek continues his conversation with Ann Hall about the legendary Edmonton Grads women’s basketball team, highlighting coach J. Percy Page’s leadership, Purpose X and Purpose Y, community support, and the keys to achieving system flow.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Dr. M. Ann Hall is here.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1715 Derek continues his conversation with Ann Hall about the legendary Edmonton Grads women’s basketball team, highlighting coach J. Percy Page’s leadership, Purpose X and Purpose Y, community support, and the keys to achieving system flow.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Dr. M. Ann Hall is here.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Ann Hall - The Grads are Playing Tonight 109 109 Ann Hall - The Grads are Playing Tonight full 2ee5c2f8-155b-4592-a94b-2418a1d2c89d https://share.transistor.fm/s/8335e43f In search of great examples of systems flow, Derek welcomes Dr. Ann Hall to explore the extraordinary story of the Edmonton Grads, the most successful basketball team ever!

Dr. M. Ann Hall is at mannhall.com. Ann's book is The Grads Are Playing Tonight. More on the Grads at Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and Historica Canada Heritage Minutes.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> In search of great examples of systems flow, Derek welcomes Dr. Ann Hall to explore the extraordinary story of the Edmonton Grads, the most successful basketball team ever!

Dr. M. Ann Hall is at mannhall.com. Ann's book is The Grads Are Playing Tonight. More on the Grads at Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and Historica Canada Heritage Minutes.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1713 In search of great examples of systems flow, Derek welcomes Dr. Ann Hall to explore the extraordinary story of the Edmonton Grads, the most successful basketball team ever!

Dr. M. Ann Hall is at mannhall.com. Ann's book is The Grads Are Playing Tonight. More on the Grads at Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and Historica Canada Heritage Minutes.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Season Four Recap - Dedicated to the Memory of Jared Bateman 108 108 Season Four Recap - Dedicated to the Memory of Jared Bateman full 6ee23a35-3411-4577-acff-bf37ddd391e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0603724 This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jared Bateman. Derek and his daughter Lisha discuss some of the wisdom Jared has shared. Dave and Derek discuss the key learnings of Season Four.

Jared Bateman's Website

Dave and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jared Bateman. Derek and his daughter Lisha discuss some of the wisdom Jared has shared. Dave and Derek discuss the key learnings of Season Four.

Jared Bateman's Website

Dave and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 2185 This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jared Bateman. Derek and his daughter Lisha discuss some of the wisdom Jared has shared. Dave and Derek discuss the key learnings of Season Four.

Jared Bateman's Website

Dave and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No The Six Functions of Leadership 107 107 The Six Functions of Leadership full 65b231d7-4882-4aac-a7fe-1b43e4fc943b https://share.transistor.fm/s/2806eb05 Derek and Dave talk about six distinct functions of leadership that every leader needs to understand.

Dave and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Derek and Dave talk about six distinct functions of leadership that every leader needs to understand.

Dave and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:20:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 2039 Derek and Dave talk about six distinct functions of leadership that every leader needs to understand.

Dave and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Entrepreneurs, Consider Your Quest! 106 106 Entrepreneurs, Consider Your Quest! full a4725346-b5e7-4ffd-9aae-51b28f80f288 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a411bea Dave and Derek discuss how the principles of Essential Dynamics apply to early-stage startups. It's all about the quest: purpose, path, and people.

Dave and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Dave and Derek discuss how the principles of Essential Dynamics apply to early-stage startups. It's all about the quest: purpose, path, and people.

Dave and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1748 Dave and Derek discuss how the principles of Essential Dynamics apply to early-stage startups. It's all about the quest: purpose, path, and people.

Dave and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Process vs. Outcome 105 105 Process vs. Outcome full ad6bb307-2dd0-4079-ad2b-6c05b8d8293f https://share.transistor.fm/s/58fd7c59 Derek and Dave discuss the importance of balancing process and outcome measures to achieve system flow. They explore the pitfalls of relying solely on outcome metrics, the role of process adherence in managing and improving systems, and how effective measurement can support rather than hinder flow.

Dave and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Derek and Dave discuss the importance of balancing process and outcome measures to achieve system flow. They explore the pitfalls of relying solely on outcome metrics, the role of process adherence in managing and improving systems, and how effective measurement can support rather than hinder flow.

Dave and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1659 Derek and Dave discuss the importance of balancing process and outcome measures to achieve system flow. They explore the pitfalls of relying solely on outcome metrics, the role of process adherence in managing and improving systems, and how effective measurement can support rather than hinder flow.

Dave and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Achieving System Flow 104 104 Achieving System Flow full c9e6779c-a32c-4a87-8e8e-2515b38fd296 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac7b1d74 Dave and Derek look at what it takes to get to system flow. It might not be what you think.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Dave and Derek look at what it takes to get to system flow. It might not be what you think.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1579 Dave and Derek look at what it takes to get to system flow. It might not be what you think.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No What is System Flow? 103 103 What is System Flow? full 8f9565ea-022c-4bb0-8a35-bf31cd4c80dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/f485c968 Dave and Derek talk about system flow: What is it and how does it feel when you have it?

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Dave and Derek talk about system flow: What is it and how does it feel when you have it?

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1477 Dave and Derek talk about system flow: What is it and how does it feel when you have it?

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No The Consequences of Systems Dysfunction 102 102 The Consequences of Systems Dysfunction full 95095c01-b962-4b1e-b846-1c893466f2e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/383b5453 The cost of systems dysfunction is high. Let me count the ways...

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> The cost of systems dysfunction is high. Let me count the ways...

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1548 The cost of systems dysfunction is high. Let me count the ways...

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No If You Have a Systems Problem 101 101 If You Have a Systems Problem full fc1db38c-a9bf-42f2-93b9-7a443220375e https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa76c114 Whether you see it or not, you have a system. If your system isn't working, you have a systems problem, and if you have a systems problem, you need a systems solution.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Whether you see it or not, you have a system. If your system isn't working, you have a systems problem, and if you have a systems problem, you need a systems solution.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1631 Whether you see it or not, you have a system. If your system isn't working, you have a systems problem, and if you have a systems problem, you need a systems solution.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Energy Flow 100 100 Energy Flow full ceb922c5-7bac-401b-b91c-71fffd420155 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ac75b97 Dave and Derek explore ideas around maintaining the momentum. Hint: it's all about the energy flow!

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Dave and Derek explore ideas around maintaining the momentum. Hint: it's all about the energy flow!

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1813 Dave and Derek explore ideas around maintaining the momentum. Hint: it's all about the energy flow!

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Getting off the Comfortably Stuck Couch 99 99 Getting off the Comfortably Stuck Couch full 309ec0e1-cf96-46ba-b9a5-fe5f3088efc8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae05dd7b Dave questions Derek on how to break inertia when there is not a sense of urgency.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Dave questions Derek on how to break inertia when there is not a sense of urgency.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1556 Dave questions Derek on how to break inertia when there is not a sense of urgency.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Comfortably Stuck 98 98 Comfortably Stuck full cdae7c60-1c44-4cab-84e3-4b07748ef5a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/86a04030 Dave and Derek explore reasons organizations might stay comfortably stuck...but comfortable is more risky than you might think.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Dave and Derek explore reasons organizations might stay comfortably stuck...but comfortable is more risky than you might think.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1526 Dave and Derek explore reasons organizations might stay comfortably stuck...but comfortable is more risky than you might think.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Low Hanging Fruit (Business Traditions That Have to Stop Now Part 5) 97 97 Low Hanging Fruit (Business Traditions That Have to Stop Now Part 5) full 4a4c16cd-0587-4493-8869-ed703185502b https://share.transistor.fm/s/91517b79 Dave and Derek discuss the pitfalls of targeting "low hanging fruit" when planning strategic improvements. They emphasize that not every improvement is beneficial and that taking the easy route can often be a distraction, or worse!

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

]]> Dave and Derek discuss the pitfalls of targeting "low hanging fruit" when planning strategic improvements. They emphasize that not every improvement is beneficial and that taking the easy route can often be a distraction, or worse!

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

]]> Tue, 09 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1561 Dave and Derek discuss the pitfalls of targeting "low hanging fruit" when planning strategic improvements. They emphasize that not every improvement is beneficial and that taking the easy route can often be a distraction, or worse!

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Back to the Birdhouse 96 96 Back to the Birdhouse full f43e39b6-676b-4b49-be17-cebd8c3e7111 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4796f223 Dave and Derek explore why it is hard to effect real change in organizations. Then they talk about how to do it anyway.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

]]> Dave and Derek explore why it is hard to effect real change in organizations. Then they talk about how to do it anyway.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1549 Dave and Derek explore why it is hard to effect real change in organizations. Then they talk about how to do it anyway.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No You Better Build a Birdhouse 95 95 You Better Build a Birdhouse full 947f906f-8147-4f4c-929a-dd13720e2a8e https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc31586f Dave asks Derek some deep questions about Derek's recent blog post You Better Build a Birdhouse. Derek does not do a great job of answering, but important truths are highlighted nonetheless.

"We're looking for truth here. Truth can stand on it's own and it can come from anywhere. So let's get multiple voices in a room and try and understand cause and effect."

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

]]> Dave asks Derek some deep questions about Derek's recent blog post You Better Build a Birdhouse. Derek does not do a great job of answering, but important truths are highlighted nonetheless.

"We're looking for truth here. Truth can stand on it's own and it can come from anywhere. So let's get multiple voices in a room and try and understand cause and effect."

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1513 Dave asks Derek some deep questions about Derek's recent blog post You Better Build a Birdhouse. Derek does not do a great job of answering, but important truths are highlighted nonetheless.

"We're looking for truth here. Truth can stand on it's own and it can come from anywhere. So let's get multiple voices in a room and try and understand cause and effect."

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Derek Hudson and Dave Kane are at Unconstrained.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Angela Montgomery - The Most Important Skill 94 94 Angela Montgomery - The Most Important Skill full 052921e4-879c-4899-a04e-ed6eccdef764 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c992ce59 Angela and Derek continue the conversation. "The ability to think systemically is something which we're not taught at school... and yet it is the most important skill for anybody in any kind of leadership position in the world today to have."

Visit Intelligent Management for information on Angela Montgomery and her book, The Human Constraint.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

]]> Angela and Derek continue the conversation. "The ability to think systemically is something which we're not taught at school... and yet it is the most important skill for anybody in any kind of leadership position in the world today to have."

Visit Intelligent Management for information on Angela Montgomery and her book, The Human Constraint.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

]]> Tue, 21 May 2024 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1521 Angela and Derek continue the conversation. "The ability to think systemically is something which we're not taught at school... and yet it is the most important skill for anybody in any kind of leadership position in the world today to have."

Visit Intelligent Management for information on Angela Montgomery and her book, The Human Constraint.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Angela Montgomery - The Human Constraint 93 93 Angela Montgomery - The Human Constraint full 4968dc37-5cdb-4bdf-b067-70ff342506ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/77a761b2 Angela Montgomery shares some thoughts with Derek on the origins of her upcoming book The Human Constraint.  "We cannot continue to live in a world where we are continuously undermined by the inability to think systemically."

Visit Intelligent Management for information on Angela Montgomery.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

]]> Angela Montgomery shares some thoughts with Derek on the origins of her upcoming book The Human Constraint.  "We cannot continue to live in a world where we are continuously undermined by the inability to think systemically."

Visit Intelligent Management for information on Angela Montgomery.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

]]> Tue, 07 May 2024 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1610 Angela Montgomery shares some thoughts with Derek on the origins of her upcoming book The Human Constraint.  "We cannot continue to live in a world where we are continuously undermined by the inability to think systemically."

Visit Intelligent Management for information on Angela Montgomery.

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Canada's Productivity Prescription 92 92 Canada's Productivity Prescription full 03f505a7-5721-4df2-83d3-692341188877 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e19e0a8 Dave and Derek follow up the last episode on Canada's productivity problem with their productivity prescription.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Dave and Derek are at Unconstrained.

]]> Dave and Derek follow up the last episode on Canada's productivity problem with their productivity prescription.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Dave and Derek are at Unconstrained.

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1509 Dave and Derek follow up the last episode on Canada's productivity problem with their productivity prescription.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Dave and Derek are at Unconstrained.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Canada's Productivity Emergency 91 91 Canada's Productivity Emergency full 15fbb803-2fc6-45a1-a779-22c6c5c417a6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b55109f Dave and Derek discuss disturbing reports from the Bank of Canada that Canada's economy is facing a productivity emergency.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Dave and Derek at Unconstrained.

]]> Dave and Derek discuss disturbing reports from the Bank of Canada that Canada's economy is facing a productivity emergency.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Dave and Derek at Unconstrained.

]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1256 Dave and Derek discuss disturbing reports from the Bank of Canada that Canada's economy is facing a productivity emergency.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Dave and Derek at Unconstrained.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Motivating Employees (Business Traditions That Have to Stop Now Part 4) 90 90 Motivating Employees (Business Traditions That Have to Stop Now Part 4) full 4d4262d9-80c6-4a9d-94fd-30bd50a78093 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6e1fe49 In Episode 89 we "stomped all over" individual incentive plans. In this episode, Tiz, Dave and Derek talk about the real work of helping employees understand the value creation system and wanting to contribute to it.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Tiz, Dave, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.

]]> In Episode 89 we "stomped all over" individual incentive plans. In this episode, Tiz, Dave and Derek talk about the real work of helping employees understand the value creation system and wanting to contribute to it.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Tiz, Dave, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1646 In Episode 89 we "stomped all over" individual incentive plans. In this episode, Tiz, Dave and Derek talk about the real work of helping employees understand the value creation system and wanting to contribute to it.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Tiz, Dave, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Individual Incentives (Business Traditions That Have to Stop Now Part 3) 89 89 Individual Incentives (Business Traditions That Have to Stop Now Part 3) full 227be7b6-6359-49b4-8b46-1e68134a1502 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c319607 Unconstrained guides Tiz Benvenuto and Dave Kane join Derek to take on individual incentive schemes. Comments include: "lazy", "cop-out", "band-aid", and "quick fix." Plus they don't actually work.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Tiz, Dave, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.

]]> Unconstrained guides Tiz Benvenuto and Dave Kane join Derek to take on individual incentive schemes. Comments include: "lazy", "cop-out", "band-aid", and "quick fix." Plus they don't actually work.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Tiz, Dave, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1611 Unconstrained guides Tiz Benvenuto and Dave Kane join Derek to take on individual incentive schemes. Comments include: "lazy", "cop-out", "band-aid", and "quick fix." Plus they don't actually work.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Tiz, Dave, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Silo Busting (Business Traditions That Have to Stop Now Part 2) 88 88 Silo Busting (Business Traditions That Have to Stop Now Part 2) full 6f21fd67-3051-4938-a6c2-75b92d23fe5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/54f4e96d Ann, Glen and Derek talk about how to break down silos in an organization. Hint: it's all about the system.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Ann, Glen, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.

]]> Ann, Glen and Derek talk about how to break down silos in an organization. Hint: it's all about the system.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Ann, Glen, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.

]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1563 Ann, Glen and Derek talk about how to break down silos in an organization. Hint: it's all about the system.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Ann, Glen, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Organization Silos (Business Traditions That Have to Stop Now Part 1) 87 87 Organization Silos (Business Traditions That Have to Stop Now Part 1) full 0ea4de16-d593-4406-bd5a-3abc02a45704 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dfc017ee Ann, Glen, and Derek talk about the fallacy of breaking up organizations into divisions that inevitably act as silos.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Ann, Glen, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.

]]> Ann, Glen, and Derek talk about the fallacy of breaking up organizations into divisions that inevitably act as silos.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Ann, Glen, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1582 Ann, Glen, and Derek talk about the fallacy of breaking up organizations into divisions that inevitably act as silos.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Ann, Glen, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No The Biggest Leverage Point 86 86 The Biggest Leverage Point full efeaa224-3ca7-4aa7-bdd7-f2b192377c76 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4415b8f7 The biggest leverage point in any organization is to optimize the use of  management attention.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Ann, Glen, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.

]]> The biggest leverage point in any organization is to optimize the use of  management attention.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Ann, Glen, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.

]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1516 The biggest leverage point in any organization is to optimize the use of  management attention.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Ann, Glen, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No The Most Critical Resource 85 85 The Most Critical Resource full ca040af1-8f4c-4c15-a7bc-99eab2a0372b https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f3a4382 Derek welcomes his Unconstrained colleagues Ann and Glen to explore how to improve the economy - one business at a time.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Ann, Glen, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.

]]> Derek welcomes his Unconstrained colleagues Ann and Glen to explore how to improve the economy - one business at a time.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Ann, Glen, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.

]]> Tue, 09 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1747 Derek welcomes his Unconstrained colleagues Ann and Glen to explore how to improve the economy - one business at a time.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Ann, Glen, and Derek are all at Unconstrained.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No It's A Wonderful Replay 84 84 It's A Wonderful Replay full d60da2bb-050a-4c1d-b196-7e0a1a3c6121 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d945dea5 As a Christmas card to our 2023 listeners, here's a replay of the Essential Dynamics Christmas Special first broadcast on December 21, 2021.

Derek, Reed and Bryn discuss how the principles of Essential Dynamics connect with the Christmas story. The idea of the quest resonates so deeply because our mortal journey is the ultimate epic quest, complete with a call to adventure, companions, mentors, divine help and miraculous intervention.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> As a Christmas card to our 2023 listeners, here's a replay of the Essential Dynamics Christmas Special first broadcast on December 21, 2021.

Derek, Reed and Bryn discuss how the principles of Essential Dynamics connect with the Christmas story. The idea of the quest resonates so deeply because our mortal journey is the ultimate epic quest, complete with a call to adventure, companions, mentors, divine help and miraculous intervention.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 3223 As a Christmas card to our 2023 listeners, here's a replay of the Essential Dynamics Christmas Special first broadcast on December 21, 2021.

Derek, Reed and Bryn discuss how the principles of Essential Dynamics connect with the Christmas story. The idea of the quest resonates so deeply because our mortal journey is the ultimate epic quest, complete with a call to adventure, companions, mentors, divine help and miraculous intervention.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Season 4 in 2024! 83 83 Season 4 in 2024! full fc1ee106-2e77-4694-be6f-136c5bec3402 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e862eea7 Derek shares a quick look at Season 4 of the Essential Dynamics Podcast, brought to you by Unconstrained. The new season starts January 9, 2024. Don't miss it!

Show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Derek shares a quick look at Season 4 of the Essential Dynamics Podcast, brought to you by Unconstrained. The new season starts January 9, 2024. Don't miss it!

Show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 212 Derek shares a quick look at Season 4 of the Essential Dynamics Podcast, brought to you by Unconstrained. The new season starts January 9, 2024. Don't miss it!

Show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Mike Palmer - How Much is That Worth? 82 82 Mike Palmer - How Much is That Worth? full 8157ee1b-94ff-49a0-9af3-533734ba03e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/50a9948e Mike Palmer talks about his journey from "I'm done." to "I'm excited to go to work!"

Full Show Notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

Mike Palmer is at Valley Landscape
Derek is at Unconstrained

]]> Mike Palmer talks about his journey from "I'm done." to "I'm excited to go to work!"

Full Show Notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

Mike Palmer is at Valley Landscape
Derek is at Unconstrained

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1610 Mike Palmer talks about his journey from "I'm done." to "I'm excited to go to work!"

Full Show Notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

Mike Palmer is at Valley Landscape
Derek is at Unconstrained

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Mike Palmer Likes Solving Problems 81 81 Mike Palmer Likes Solving Problems full 28d37415-db21-46a8-a9ac-95c8a42710c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e44729be Mike talks about why he got into business, how business school helped him learn to solve problems, and about some of the problems he has solved.

Full Show Notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

Mike Palmer is at Valley Landscape
Derek is at Unconstrained

]]> Mike talks about why he got into business, how business school helped him learn to solve problems, and about some of the problems he has solved.

Full Show Notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

Mike Palmer is at Valley Landscape
Derek is at Unconstrained

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1415 Mike talks about why he got into business, how business school helped him learn to solve problems, and about some of the problems he has solved.

Full Show Notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

Mike Palmer is at Valley Landscape
Derek is at Unconstrained

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Chris LaBossiere - The Future of Digital Identities 80 80 Chris LaBossiere - The Future of Digital Identities full 54ab29e4-f925-453f-b424-37c9167ca9bb https://share.transistor.fm/s/035b0a1d Chris gives us insight to the future of digital identities, and why he's so excited that this technology is coming soon.

Full Show Notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Chris is at We Know Training.
Derek is at Unconstrained.

]]> Chris gives us insight to the future of digital identities, and why he's so excited that this technology is coming soon.

Full Show Notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Chris is at We Know Training.
Derek is at Unconstrained.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1605 Chris gives us insight to the future of digital identities, and why he's so excited that this technology is coming soon.

Full Show Notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

Chris is at We Know Training.
Derek is at Unconstrained.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Chris LaBossiere - Get Focused 79 79 Chris LaBossiere - Get Focused full 07da63cf-52e2-4d7e-83fd-2e03308aa08d https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbc7dd43 Chris and Derek discuss key steps that have helped We Know Training get focused.

Chris is at We Know Training
Derek is at Unconstrained

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Chris and Derek discuss key steps that have helped We Know Training get focused.

Chris is at We Know Training
Derek is at Unconstrained

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1708 Chris and Derek discuss key steps that have helped We Know Training get focused.

Chris is at We Know Training
Derek is at Unconstrained

Full show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Glen Vanstone - Building Resilience 78 78 Glen Vanstone - Building Resilience full 34fedfa8-25ba-45e2-91b5-294b3c5093d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af470718 Glen and Derek explore ways to help organizations grow, despite the fact that each has a unique challenge. They talk about value creation systems and how they contribute to resilience, which is critical when facing an uncertain future.

Glen and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Glen and Derek explore ways to help organizations grow, despite the fact that each has a unique challenge. They talk about value creation systems and how they contribute to resilience, which is critical when facing an uncertain future.

Glen and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1802 Glen and Derek explore ways to help organizations grow, despite the fact that each has a unique challenge. They talk about value creation systems and how they contribute to resilience, which is critical when facing an uncertain future.

Glen and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Glen Vanstone - Uniquely Stuck 77 77 Glen Vanstone - Uniquely Stuck full ba72b5d1-9dca-442f-8074-9fa1c50c9b57 https://share.transistor.fm/s/753b2410 Glen and Derek explore a dilemma: in their efforts to grow the economy, the public sector provides generalized support to startup companies. As businesses mature they become more differentiated - and therefore harder to support - just when they start to have an impact on the economy.

Glen and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Glen and Derek explore a dilemma: in their efforts to grow the economy, the public sector provides generalized support to startup companies. As businesses mature they become more differentiated - and therefore harder to support - just when they start to have an impact on the economy.

Glen and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1669 Glen and Derek explore a dilemma: in their efforts to grow the economy, the public sector provides generalized support to startup companies. As businesses mature they become more differentiated - and therefore harder to support - just when they start to have an impact on the economy.

Glen and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Seven Steps to Scaling Your Business - Part 2 76 76 Seven Steps to Scaling Your Business - Part 2 full de5b4af1-de8e-40b4-a64d-0535e3366a44 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2fad0c5b Derek and Reed complete the seven steps to scaling your business.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

This series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55- located in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.road55.ca 

]]> Derek and Reed complete the seven steps to scaling your business.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

This series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55- located in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.road55.ca 

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1569 Derek and Reed complete the seven steps to scaling your business.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

This series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55- located in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.road55.ca 

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Seven Steps to Scaling Your Business - Part 1 75 75 Seven Steps to Scaling Your Business - Part 1 full 2aab1100-f450-4463-a3b3-a96a8bdd54d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65e06819 Derek and Reed talk about several principles for scaling up: how operating businesses can overcome barriers to growth and get to the next level.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

This series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55- located in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.road55.ca 

]]> Derek and Reed talk about several principles for scaling up: how operating businesses can overcome barriers to growth and get to the next level.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

This series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55- located in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.road55.ca 

]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1608 Derek and Reed talk about several principles for scaling up: how operating businesses can overcome barriers to growth and get to the next level.

Derek is at Unconstrained.

Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

This series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55- located in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.road55.ca 

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Ann MacTaggart - Focusing on the Value Creation System 74 74 Ann MacTaggart - Focusing on the Value Creation System full dda27ad5-324e-4e37-bb41-dae2d3f1a4b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c449933e Ann and Derek share thoughts on how to help management focus on building a value creation system.

Ann and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

This series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55- located in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.road55.ca 

]]> Ann and Derek share thoughts on how to help management focus on building a value creation system.

Ann and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

This series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55- located in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.road55.ca 

]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1595 Ann and Derek share thoughts on how to help management focus on building a value creation system.

Ann and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

This series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55- located in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.road55.ca 

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Ann MacTaggart - Management Attention is a Precious Resource 73 73 Ann MacTaggart - Management Attention is a Precious Resource full 110a1643-c7f3-47e0-ad46-362b5cc7374b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5229e07 Ann and Derek explore the idea that management attention is a precious resource that we should learn how to manage better.

Ann and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

This series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55- located in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.road55.ca 

]]> Ann and Derek explore the idea that management attention is a precious resource that we should learn how to manage better.

Ann and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

This series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55- located in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.road55.ca 

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1685 Ann and Derek explore the idea that management attention is a precious resource that we should learn how to manage better.

Ann and Derek are at Unconstrained.

Full shownotes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

This series is proudly produced by the team at Road 55- located in Edmonton, Alberta. For more information, please visit: www.road55.ca 

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No The Value of a Guide 72 72 The Value of a Guide full 599e286d-1abf-4a42-a974-aacb31098ab1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/131f23a4 Reed and Derek talk about how a guide can help you get to the next level of thinking.

Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Reed and Derek talk about how a guide can help you get to the next level of thinking.

Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1581 Reed and Derek talk about how a guide can help you get to the next level of thinking.

Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Why Do You Put Up With It? 71 71 Why Do You Put Up With It? full ee07a472-f08a-4174-aa54-9035862fd956 https://share.transistor.fm/s/addb0f95 Reed and Derek talk about how people and organizations get stuck and wonder why we put up with being stuck.

Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Reed and Derek talk about how people and organizations get stuck and wonder why we put up with being stuck.

Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 02 May 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1385 Reed and Derek talk about how people and organizations get stuck and wonder why we put up with being stuck.

Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Marvin Washington - It's Their Question, It's Their Quest 70 70 Marvin Washington - It's Their Question, It's Their Quest full 2360dc93-9988-40a7-9c98-ce4e4828d5d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a61cdc89 Marvin and Derek talk about how to help students and leaders answer their own questions, and own their quest.

Marvin Washington is at marvinwashington.com.

Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Marvin and Derek talk about how to help students and leaders answer their own questions, and own their quest.

Marvin Washington is at marvinwashington.com.

Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1518 Marvin and Derek talk about how to help students and leaders answer their own questions, and own their quest.

Marvin Washington is at marvinwashington.com.

Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Marvin Washington - What Quest Are You Actually On? 69 69 Marvin Washington - What Quest Are You Actually On? full 79935b28-f4e6-4fea-afa6-7f1a5bfe393e https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebb34697 Dr. Marvin Washington shares how having a life plan can help you get clear on your quest and deal with unexpected opportunities.

Marvin Washington is at marvinwashington.com.

Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Dr. Marvin Washington shares how having a life plan can help you get clear on your quest and deal with unexpected opportunities.

Marvin Washington is at marvinwashington.com.

Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1832 Dr. Marvin Washington shares how having a life plan can help you get clear on your quest and deal with unexpected opportunities.

Marvin Washington is at marvinwashington.com.

Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained.

Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Randy Marsden - Putting a Dent in the World 68 68 Randy Marsden - Putting a Dent in the World full 67833b21-d8ea-4fca-a25a-e93310417c24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/116a2402 Randy Marsden shares examples of technologies he's developed that have helped millions.

Randy Marsden is on LinkedIn
Derek is at Unconstrained
Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Randy Marsden shares examples of technologies he's developed that have helped millions.

Randy Marsden is on LinkedIn
Derek is at Unconstrained
Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1537 Randy Marsden shares examples of technologies he's developed that have helped millions.

Randy Marsden is on LinkedIn
Derek is at Unconstrained
Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Randy Marsden - Who Are You Going to Help Next? 67 67 Randy Marsden - Who Are You Going to Help Next? full 733eb442-0cd3-499d-9108-3bed043c927a https://share.transistor.fm/s/406e6506 Legendary Edmonton serial tech entrepreneur Randy Marsden shares his amazing entrepreneurial journey and the question that started it all.

Randy Marsden is on LinkedIn
Derek is at Unconstrained
Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Legendary Edmonton serial tech entrepreneur Randy Marsden shares his amazing entrepreneurial journey and the question that started it all.

Randy Marsden is on LinkedIn
Derek is at Unconstrained
Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1611 Legendary Edmonton serial tech entrepreneur Randy Marsden shares his amazing entrepreneurial journey and the question that started it all.

Randy Marsden is on LinkedIn
Derek is at Unconstrained
Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Lisa Sharapata - Practical Outward Mindset 66 66 Lisa Sharapata - Practical Outward Mindset full 6f770429-60d1-4fab-adef-270887a2a804 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5710d796 Lisa shares practical ideas for getting better at seeing other people as people, and Derek and Lisa talk about the impact that can have in organizations.

Show notes are at the Essential Dynamics Wiki
Lisa Sharapata is at The Arbinger Institute
Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained

]]> Lisa shares practical ideas for getting better at seeing other people as people, and Derek and Lisa talk about the impact that can have in organizations.

Show notes are at the Essential Dynamics Wiki
Lisa Sharapata is at The Arbinger Institute
Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1922 Lisa shares practical ideas for getting better at seeing other people as people, and Derek and Lisa talk about the impact that can have in organizations.

Show notes are at the Essential Dynamics Wiki
Lisa Sharapata is at The Arbinger Institute
Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained

]]> Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Lisa Sharapata - The Outward Mindset 65 65 Lisa Sharapata - The Outward Mindset full 4335a417-b3dd-4e5c-9b8a-01d842056e58 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b0834bc Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Podcast Wiki.

Lisa Sharapata is at The Arbinger Institute
Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained

]]> Show notes are on the Essential Dynamics Podcast Wiki.

Lisa Sharapata is at The Arbinger Institute
Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained

]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1668 Lisa Sharapata takes Derek through the Outward Mindset as taught by the Arbinger Institute. Are you in the box or out of the box? Lisa Sharapata takes Derek through the Outward Mindset as taught by the Arbinger Institute. Are you in the box or out of the box? Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Travis Anderson - Culture by Design 64 64 Travis Anderson - Culture by Design full 03f03633-3046-4784-a6c6-e4ff3304bf9d https://share.transistor.fm/s/aece30bd Derek is at Unconstrained
Travis is at Culture Builders
Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Derek is at Unconstrained
Travis is at Culture Builders
Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1739 Travis shares his thoughts on the eight keystones of culture. Travis shares his thoughts on the eight keystones of culture. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Travis Anderson - Building Culture 63 63 Travis Anderson - Building Culture full 55ca46a8-1ad6-4945-b345-29ae79b9ebb9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0616b95d Derek is at Unconstrained
Travis is at Culture Builders
Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Derek is at Unconstrained
Travis is at Culture Builders
Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1554 Travis and Derek explore the power of culture in organizations. Travis shares key insights about building culture intentionally. Plus who doesn't like a great football comeback? Travis and Derek explore the power of culture in organizations. Travis shares key insights about building culture intentionally. Plus who doesn't like a great football comeback? Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Ann MacTaggart - Value Creation and the Business Model 62 62 Ann MacTaggart - Value Creation and the Business Model full ec93bef3-ced9-462b-a5ec-524d8f92455a https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7da6783 Ann and Derek are both at Unconstrained.
Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Ann and Derek are both at Unconstrained.
Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1478 Ann and Derek extol the virtues of the business model in value creation as well as leadership, management, and aligning the people. Ann and Derek extol the virtues of the business model in value creation as well as leadership, management, and aligning the people. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Ann MacTaggart - The Business Model is the Boss 61 61 Ann MacTaggart - The Business Model is the Boss full b8b837b8-5e47-4e80-b63f-51408e109efd https://share.transistor.fm/s/8269d329 Ann and Derek are both at Unconstrained.
Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Ann and Derek are both at Unconstrained.
Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1668 Ann MacTaggart joins Derek to talk about the advantages of creating a business model for your organization. Ann MacTaggart joins Derek to talk about the advantages of creating a business model for your organization. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Lisa Scheinkopf - The Value of the Value Chain 60 60 Lisa Scheinkopf - The Value of the Value Chain full e2e3adb3-9353-4281-9b67-795254db3f33 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e094f539 Lisa Scheinkopf is at Jenrada
Derek is at Unconstrained
Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Lisa Scheinkopf is at Jenrada
Derek is at Unconstrained
Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1518 Derek and Lisa take a high-level view of how organizations create value for their customers. Derek and Lisa take a high-level view of how organizations create value for their customers. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Lisa Scheinkopf - It's Always About the People 59 59 Lisa Scheinkopf - It's Always About the People full b47b36b2-9a32-4885-9c4d-301e52c9fda5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0431d65c Lisa Scheinkopf is at Jenrada
Derek is at Unconstrained
Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Lisa Scheinkopf is at Jenrada
Derek is at Unconstrained
Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1694 Lisa shares her passion for people in all of the work she's done as a leading practitioner of the Theory of Constraints. "It's hard for me to do anything without thinking about the people who are involved." Lisa shares her passion for people in all of the work she's done as a leading practitioner of the Theory of Constraints. "It's hard for me to do anything without thinking about the people who are involved." Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Domenico Lapore - Breaking the Core Conflict 58 58 Domenico Lapore - Breaking the Core Conflict full 527b7597-e886-4a3a-815c-4be4010dbd65 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b6f7898 Domenic Lapore is at Intelligent Management
Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained
Moneyball Job Offer on YouTube
See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki

]]> Domenic Lapore is at Intelligent Management
Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained
Moneyball Job Offer on YouTube
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]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2022 08:30:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1750 Domenico and Derek talk about resolving the core conflict. Domenico and Derek talk about resolving the core conflict. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Domenico Lapore - Getting Unstuck 57 57 Domenico Lapore - Getting Unstuck full d8824d06-ab19-4806-8fbd-64a84a3f6e6c https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e66e59c Domenic Lapore is at Intelligent Management
Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained
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]]> Domenic Lapore is at Intelligent Management
Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained
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]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:30:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1870 Derek and Domenico talk about how organizations get stuck, and how they can get unstuck. Derek and Domenico talk about how organizations get stuck, and how they can get unstuck. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Brad Ferguson - The Power of Purpose 56 56 Brad Ferguson - The Power of Purpose full e83e9688-965f-4beb-a1d3-4064c926a4b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6c57920 Brad Ferguson is at Optimus SBR
Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained
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]]> Brad Ferguson is at Optimus SBR
Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained
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]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1536 Brad Ferguson joins Derek again to talk about the power of purpose, especially how the power of narrative can bring people together in an organization, based on Brad's work on helping the Province of Alberta consider its Quest. Brad Ferguson joins Derek again to talk about the power of purpose, especially how the power of narrative can bring people together in an organization, based on Brad's work on helping the Province of Alberta consider its Quest. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Brad Ferguson - Creating a Purpose-Driven Organization 55 55 Brad Ferguson - Creating a Purpose-Driven Organization full 3a9e3b36-f161-464f-9d54-7c180239fefe https://share.transistor.fm/s/75071c84 Brad Ferguson is at Optimus SBR
Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained
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]]> Brad Ferguson is at Optimus SBR
Derek Hudson is at Unconstrained
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]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1505 Derek's colleague and mentor Brad Ferguson talk Purpose. Derek's colleague and mentor Brad Ferguson talk Purpose. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Essential Dynamics 2021 Christmas Special 54 54 Essential Dynamics 2021 Christmas Special bonus 4cffaa03-4768-4607-a2b9-fd81f61f911a https://share.transistor.fm/s/70c56be5 Enjoy this video: The Christ Child: A Nativity Story.
Cover art courtesy of Wild Roo Artwork.
Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
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]]> Enjoy this video: The Christ Child: A Nativity Story.
Cover art courtesy of Wild Roo Artwork.
Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 3309 Derek, Reed and Bryn discuss how the principles of Essential Dynamics connect with the Christmas story. The idea of the quest resonates so deeply because our mortal journey is the ultimate epic quest, complete with a call to adventure, companions, mentors, divine help and miraculous intervention. "This idea that we've got a teacher, an exemplar, a mediator, a redeemer, gives us hope that we can overcome all these challenges." "All of us have the potential to be forces for good where we are the divine help that other people need. We all have an opportunity to be the Savior's hands, to lift up other people." Derek, Reed and Bryn discuss how the principles of Essential Dynamics connect with the Christmas story. The idea of the quest resonates so deeply because our mortal journey is the ultimate epic quest, complete with a call to adventure, companions, mentors Christmas Leadership Quest Service Love No Season Two Finale - Blessed with Abundance 53 53 Season Two Finale - Blessed with Abundance full eac6bedd-41f8-42e9-a8a3-b4e0da8020e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/060260d4 Derek Hudson is at derekhuds.ca.
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]]> Derek Hudson is at derekhuds.ca.
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]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2021 15:01:58 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1533 Reed and Derek explore the principle of abundance: we can always find the good in a situation, and opportunities to make things even better. Each guests on Season Two is an example of how to use a positive approach to make life better for others. Reed and Derek explore the principle of abundance: we can always find the good in a situation, and opportunities to make things even better. Each guests on Season Two is an example of how to use a positive approach to make life better for others. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Michele Hecken - Offboarding 52 52 Michele Hecken - Offboarding full cf2a2464-5c0c-472f-835d-e599895b52ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/20bcf58f Michele is at michelehecken.com.
Michele's article on The Absent CEO is here.
Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
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]]> Michele is at michelehecken.com.
Michele's article on The Absent CEO is here.
Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
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]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1374 Michele shares how offboarding responsibilities to others is key to living your best life and creating more value in your business. Purpose X and Purpose Y are both within reach! Michele shares how offboarding responsibilities to others is key to living your best life and creating more value in your business. Purpose X and Purpose Y are both within reach! Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Michele Hecken - The Fax on Time Travel and Quantum Leaps 51 51 Michele Hecken - The Fax on Time Travel and Quantum Leaps full a776d516-ccb2-47ef-b0ac-e2261939b63c https://share.transistor.fm/s/46ebd06b Michele is at michelehecken.com and michele@michelehecken.com
Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
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]]> Michele is at michelehecken.com and michele@michelehecken.com
Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
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]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1263 Michele explains how she invented time travel using only a fax machine. She talks about early success in her translation business and how she had to eventually fire herself from translating to protect her family life. To be continued... Michele explains how she invented time travel using only a fax machine. She talks about early success in her translation business and how she had to eventually fire herself from translating to protect her family life. To be continued... Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No John Hudson Hits Your Heart and Opens Your Mind 50 50 John Hudson Hits Your Heart and Opens Your Mind full 4571645d-a490-4b27-b850-259f53e68462 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9680475e John is at Shadow Theatre.
Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
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Reed's Play is The Wrong People Have Money.

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Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
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Reed's Play is The Wrong People Have Money.

]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1391 John Hudson talks about building Shadow Theatre back as the pandemic restrictions are easing. He shares life lessons learned from the theatre. John Hudson talks about building Shadow Theatre back as the pandemic restrictions are easing. He shares life lessons learned from the theatre. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No John Hudson - Survival of the Most Stubborn 49 49 John Hudson - Survival of the Most Stubborn full 399a7bd9-1dcd-4af5-9145-f74010e87e26 https://share.transistor.fm/s/905414ae John is at Shadow Theatre.
Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
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]]> John is at Shadow Theatre.
Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
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]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1625 Reed introduces Derek to his long-lost cousin, John Hudson. John schools Derek in business principles learned at the theatre and the video store. Reed introduces Derek to his long-lost cousin, John Hudson. John schools Derek in business principles learned at the theatre and the video store. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No Bruce Alton - The Drivers of Finding Drivers 48 48 Bruce Alton - The Drivers of Finding Drivers full a33b2aaf-09e4-474f-a9d1-b8b2f993ea55 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4285c4a1
  • Check out Bruce Alton's framework at Product Opportunity Mapping
  • Shane Parrish and his work on mental models can be found at Farnham Street 
  • Derek learned the Feedback Model from the Roy Group
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  • Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
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  • Check out Bruce Alton's framework at Product Opportunity Mapping
  • Shane Parrish and his work on mental models can be found at Farnham Street 
  • Derek learned the Feedback Model from the Roy Group
  • Peer groups cited:
  • Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
  • See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.


    • ]]>     Tue, 09 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1352 Bruce shares four ideas for identifying drivers in systems. "A sign of an actual driver in your business is that it's really obvious when you think about it, but it takes a long time to get there." Bruce shares four ideas for identifying drivers in systems. "A sign of an actual driver in your business is that it's really obvious when you think about it, but it takes a long time to get there." Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Bruce Alton - Whiteboard Session on Drivers 47 47 Bruce Alton - Whiteboard Session on Drivers full 93f1eb02-4fef-4733-9b02-3303033ff335 https://share.transistor.fm/s/266a3e97 Check out Bruce Alton's framework at Product Opportunity Mapping.
    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
    See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

    ]]>     Check out Bruce Alton's framework at Product Opportunity Mapping.
    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
    See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

    ]]>     Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1348 Bruce and Derek get back to the (imaginary) whiteboard to talk about drivers - drivers for new products and drivers for life. Reed asks "What's my motivation?" Bruce and Derek get back to the (imaginary) whiteboard to talk about drivers - drivers for new products and drivers for life. Reed asks "What's my motivation?" Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Working With the Garage Door Up 46 46 Working With the Garage Door Up full acb6315e-4a86-4b2a-a400-3ecb7cb0b3f3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a66c2bc See Andy Matuschak work with the garage door up at Andy's Working Notes.
    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     See Andy Matuschak work with the garage door up at Andy's Working Notes.
    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1516 This week Derek, Reed and Bryn work with the garage door up. Step in and listen as they explore some of the underlying assumptions of Essential Dynamics and what they've learned from so many amazing guest. This week Derek, Reed and Bryn work with the garage door up. Step in and listen as they explore some of the underlying assumptions of Essential Dynamics and what they've learned from so many amazing guest. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Kristen Cox - Make it a Winnable Game 45 45 Kristen Cox - Make it a Winnable Game full 0adb84f0-c99f-4289-bdfb-dc4c902450e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/007be94d Kristen Cox is on LinkedIn and at Stop Decorating the Fish.
    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     Kristen Cox is on LinkedIn and at Stop Decorating the Fish.
    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1329 Kristen shares insights on why the principles we discuss are so hard to implement, when to eliminate constraints and when to organize around them, and how it all comes back to people. "If we can't solve significant problems for people, then what are we doing?" Kristen shares insights on why the principles we discuss are so hard to implement, when to eliminate constraints and when to organize around them, and how it all comes back to people. "If we can't solve significant problems for people, then what are we Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Kristen Cox - Stop Decorating The Fish 44 44 Kristen Cox - Stop Decorating The Fish full e5576a99-5af3-4bd4-8e8d-756c07b1f1f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d505eb40 Kristen Cox is on LinkedIn and at Stop Decorating the Fish.
    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     Kristen Cox is on LinkedIn and at Stop Decorating the Fish.
    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1277 Kristen reveals the Seductive Seven - solutions that don't solve the real problem. "If you don't know how to use the resources you have, more of them won't help." Reed provides an amazingly relevant example of driving on Los Angeles freeways. Kristen reveals the Seductive Seven - solutions that don't solve the real problem. "If you don't know how to use the resources you have, more of them won't help." Reed provides an amazingly relevant example of driving on Los Angeles freeways. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Kristen Cox - What is the Right Problem to Solve? 43 43 Kristen Cox - What is the Right Problem to Solve? full 0bdaa7a9-5d35-468a-b1f0-2c28483f2a80 https://share.transistor.fm/s/048944ab Kristen Cox is on LinkedIn and at Stop Decorating the Fish.
    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     Kristen Cox is on LinkedIn and at Stop Decorating the Fish.
    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1442 Kristen talks about her quest to make organizations work for the people they serve. She talks about the constraints she faced as she gradually went blind. "The biggest obstacle of blindness isn't blindness, but it's what we believe about it." Kristen talks about her quest to make organizations work for the people they serve. She talks about the constraints she faced as she gradually went blind. "The biggest obstacle of blindness isn't blindness, but it's what we believe about it." Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Dave Bodnarchuk - Awesome Sauce 42 42 Dave Bodnarchuk - Awesome Sauce full da17e550-9601-4c6b-9862-db7e29146fe5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a80900b Dave Bodnarchuk is at Election Buddy.
    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     Dave Bodnarchuk is at Election Buddy.
    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     Tue, 28 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1117 Part 2 of our discussion with Dave Bodnarchuk. The pandemic lockdown put constraints on society that turned into drivers for Dave's business, Election Buddy. Also, who doesn't want Awesome Sauce to be one of their corporate values? Part 2 of our discussion with Dave Bodnarchuk. The pandemic lockdown put constraints on society that turned into drivers for Dave's business, Election Buddy. Also, who doesn't want Awesome Sauce to be one of their corporate values? Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Dave Bodnarchuk - Preparation Meets Opportunity 41 41 Dave Bodnarchuk - Preparation Meets Opportunity full e096f8dd-28e1-4b67-9b8d-d7bb8ba27575 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61f3a4ed Dave Bodnarchuk is at Election Buddy.
    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
    See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

    ]]>     Dave Bodnarchuk is at Election Buddy.
    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1213 Dave talks about the ups and downs of his entrepreneurial journey. Y2K, the 2008 financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic each created challenges and opportunities in Dave's lifetime quest to use technology to help "a lot of people." Dave talks about the ups and downs of his entrepreneurial journey. Y2K, the 2008 financial crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic each created challenges and opportunities in Dave's lifetime quest to use technology to help "a lot of people." Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Greg McGillis - I Can Do Hard Things 40 40 Greg McGillis - I Can Do Hard Things full f205134c-6081-490a-93f8-96795763ec2f https://share.transistor.fm/s/073bc2b2 Greg McGillis is on LinkedIn.

    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     Greg McGillis is on LinkedIn.

    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1543 Greg explores his various purposes in pursuing his venture to apply brain-computer interface technology to early detection of Alzheimer's. Commitment to his purposes helps him do hard things. Greg explores his various purposes in pursuing his venture to apply brain-computer interface technology to early detection of Alzheimer's. Commitment to his purposes helps him do hard things. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Practical Essential Dynamics - Consider Your Quest 39 39 Practical Essential Dynamics - Consider Your Quest full 6245ecdd-142a-47fa-aa74-29d5840ee455 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7a098d6 Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca
    See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.
    Consider Your Quest graphic by Marilla of Wild Roo Artwork 

    ]]>     Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca
    See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.
    Consider Your Quest graphic by Marilla of Wild Roo Artwork 

    ]]>     Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1335 Reed asks Derek probing questions on how Essential Dynamics can really make a difference. Reed asks Derek probing questions on how Essential Dynamics can really make a difference. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Reed and Derek - Recap and Call for Engagement 38 38 Reed and Derek - Recap and Call for Engagement full cf729927-72a6-4636-9a19-caf59e77f1d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/427cc864 Derek calls for engagement from our listeners: what are you picking up from our guests?  Please let us know what you are thinking at derekhudson.ca.
    See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

    ]]>     Derek calls for engagement from our listeners: what are you picking up from our guests?  Please let us know what you are thinking at derekhudson.ca.
    See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

    ]]>     Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1219 Derek and Reed reflect on the wisdom bombs dropped by our amazing guests in recent episodes. Derek and Reed reflect on the wisdom bombs dropped by our amazing guests in recent episodes. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Glen Vanstone - Competing to Win 37 37 Glen Vanstone - Competing to Win full 81133fd6-fcd4-4b36-b58c-05c113eeb82b https://share.transistor.fm/s/57cb371d Glen Vanstone is at New West Networks.

    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     Glen Vanstone is at New West Networks.

    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1666 Glen's personal quest and how he now helps companies and communities grow by focusing on drivers. Glen's personal quest and how he now helps companies and communities grow by focusing on drivers. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Greg McGillis - The Motivation that Sustains Me 36 36 Greg McGillis - The Motivation that Sustains Me full 74ac29e4-5c10-4f60-8734-95c5fb9056e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/40859080 Greg McGillis is on LinkedIn.

    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     Greg McGillis is on LinkedIn.

    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
    See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

    ]]>     Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1546 Greg McGillis has started a new venture which seeks to use brain-computer interface (BCI) technology for early detection of dementia. Greg felt compelled to returned to BCI technology after first seeing it 30 years ago. He shares how this call helps him move forward in the face of opposition. Greg McGillis has started a new venture which seeks to use brain-computer interface (BCI) technology for early detection of dementia. Greg felt compelled to returned to BCI technology after first seeing it 30 years ago. He shares how this call helps him Mental Model Strategy Leadership Inspiration Quest Constraints Dementia No     Katie Burgess - All Things Cheerfully 35 35 Katie Burgess - All Things Cheerfully full 3731abe1-c4df-4312-b4c1-6cd77c304bb4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b52f3acb Katie Burgess is at All Things Cheerfully.
    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     Katie Burgess is at All Things Cheerfully.
    Derek Hudson is at derekhudson.ca.
    See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

    ]]>     Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1568 Katie suffered a traumatic injury in 2010 - on her birthday. She now deals with the constraints of C7 quadraplegia. Katie talks about the choice she made to move forward cheerfully, how she has accepted a life quest she would never have chosen, and why she is grateful for her challenges. Katie suffered a traumatic injury in 2010 - on her birthday. She now deals with the constraints of C7 quadraplegia. Katie talks about the choice she made to move forward cheerfully, how she has accepted a life quest she would never have chosen, and why s Mental Model Strategy Leadership Inspiration Quest No     Ellen Hollinger - Customization and Flexibility 34 34 Ellen Hollinger - Customization and Flexibility full 75dce1be-9e12-4bcb-9dcf-4d25801fcfe0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd15d848 More about Ellen's work at exploreedmonton.com
    Ellen is on LinkedIn.

    Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
    See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

    ]]>     More about Ellen's work at exploreedmonton.com
    Ellen is on LinkedIn.

    Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
    See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

    ]]>     Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1250 Ellen helps Derek and Reed understand how to balance the interests of the employee and the system through flexibility. She also provides advice to young employees on how to contribute to their organizations. Ellen helps Derek and Reed understand how to balance the interests of the employee and the system through flexibility. She also provides advice to young employees on how to contribute to their organizations. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Dr. Alex Clark - Context is Critical 33 33 Dr. Alex Clark - Context is Critical full ffe54ad6-b374-4b17-80e0-681889188d99 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f468a62 Dr. Alex Clark: at alex.clark@ualberta.ca and happyacademic.com.
    Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
    See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

    ]]>     Dr. Alex Clark: at alex.clark@ualberta.ca and happyacademic.com.
    Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
    See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

    ]]>     Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1726 Dr. Alex Clark helps Derek and Reed understand the importance of context in effecting change. He uses heart health as an example, which hits close to the Hudson family. Exercise and eat right, everyone! Dr. Alex Clark helps Derek and Reed understand the importance of context in effecting change. He uses heart health as an example, which hits close to the Hudson family. Exercise and eat right, everyone! Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Jeff Tetz - Untapped Potential 32 32 Jeff Tetz - Untapped Potential full ee305413-30c3-4a90-8611-2f4dbdf758a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78fd9a3b
  • Jeff Tetz on Twitter @jefftetz
  • Results is at unleashresults.com
  • Drive by Daniel Pink 
  • Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
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  • Jeff Tetz on Twitter @jefftetz
  • Results is at unleashresults.com
  • Drive by Daniel Pink 
  • Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
  • See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.
    • ]]>     Mon, 19 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 2030 Jeff shares what he has learned in sport and business on finding and releasing untapped potential in people and organizations. Jeff shares what he has learned in sport and business on finding and releasing untapped potential in people and organizations. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Reed and Derek - Pause and Reflect 31 31 Reed and Derek - Pause and Reflect full 87fa9a7a-f00d-4186-92f2-81632d14597e https://share.transistor.fm/s/45a474e0 Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
    See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

    ]]>     Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
    See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

    ]]>     Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1510 Reed and Derek pause and reflect after hosting four amazing guests as Season 2 gets underway. They ask "What are we learning?". Reed and Derek pause and reflect after hosting four amazing guests as Season 2 gets underway. They ask "What are we learning?". Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Mackenzie Brown - Strong is Around the Corner 30 30 Mackenzie Brown - Strong is Around the Corner full 17bb553d-4a70-417e-9a05-c270baec2101 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a39aa72c Key Links


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    ]]>     Mon, 05 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1584 Mackenzie Brown is a Cree woman with "a moccasin in both worlds". Mackenzie helps us process the recent discovery of unmarked graves at several Canadian residential schools and gives us hope for increasing understanding through Indigenous tourism. Mackenzie Brown is a Cree woman with "a moccasin in both worlds". Mackenzie helps us process the recent discovery of unmarked graves at several Canadian residential schools and gives us hope for increasing understanding through Indigenous tourism. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Jade Bateman - The Kids are Alright 29 29 Jade Bateman - The Kids are Alright full cd92460b-1d61-482b-9d93-091a11f80448 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4dc7e59 Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
    Jade Bateman is on Twitter @realjadebateman
    See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

    ]]>     Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
    Jade Bateman is on Twitter @realjadebateman
    See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.

    ]]>     Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1618 Jade helps us understand what every child needs to succeed in school. What are the drivers? Jade helps us understand what every child needs to succeed in school. What are the drivers? Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Lindsay Osmond - You Have to do the Work 28 28 Lindsay Osmond - You Have to do the Work full de8feb65-3dd8-4e23-907a-a4736e9ac3d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7c8fda5 Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
    Lindsay Osmond is at Odgers Berndtson

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    ]]>     Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
    Lindsay Osmond is at Odgers Berndtson

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    ]]>     Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1700 Lindsay talks about the pandemic as the Great Equalizer and about balancing profits and purpose as we reset in the post-pandemic reality. Leaving a lasting impact on the world through one conversation at a time. Inclusive leadership means you have to do the work. Lindsay talks about the pandemic as the Great Equalizer and about balancing profits and purpose as we reset in the post-pandemic reality. Leaving a lasting impact on the world through one conversation at a time. Inclusive leadership means you have t Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Bruce Alton - Product Opportunity Mapping 27 27 Bruce Alton - Product Opportunity Mapping full 62b68702-a034-471c-b27e-d1984d221291 https://share.transistor.fm/s/27afa143
  • See more about Derek Hudson and Essential Dynamics at derekhudson.ca.
  • Check out Bruce Alton's framework at Product Opportunity Mapping.
  • What is your Ikigai?
  • Shane Parrish is at Farnham Street.
  • Reed's Play about Greenland is "The Wrong People Have Money".  Stay tuned for its release.
  • See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.
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  • See more about Derek Hudson and Essential Dynamics at derekhudson.ca.
  • Check out Bruce Alton's framework at Product Opportunity Mapping.
  • What is your Ikigai?
  • Shane Parrish is at Farnham Street.
  • Reed's Play about Greenland is "The Wrong People Have Money".  Stay tuned for its release.
  • See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki.
    • ]]>     Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 2096 Derek visits with his former colleague Bruce Alton on mental frameworks and product development. Derek visits with his former colleague Bruce Alton on mental frameworks and product development. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Season 1 Finale 26 26 Season 1 Finale full f22fd53f-6059-4f0f-9191-6cd660df2e57 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e2569bc Accountants and other nerds should check out Get Unconstrained.
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    ]]>     Mon, 17 May 2021 13:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 2240 Reed, Derek and Bryn look back on the first season of Essential Dynamics. We each talk about some of our quests, planned and unexpected. Reed, Derek and Bryn look back on the first season of Essential Dynamics. We each talk about some of our quests, planned and unexpected. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Management Attention is the Ultimate Constraint 25 25 Management Attention is the Ultimate Constraint full 5316faa9-cdc0-48d6-a163-899df04cb5d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee1db28a Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
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    ]]>     Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1247 TOC Founder Eli Goldratt concluded the ultimate constraint of any organization is how much attention management has to apply to the business. Derek and Reed go deeper on this subject and end up discussing ways to help their own tendencies to distraction. TOC Founder Eli Goldratt concluded the ultimate constraint of any organization is how much attention management has to apply to the business. Derek and Reed go deeper on this subject and end up discussing ways to help their own tendencies to distraction. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     The System - Getting System Definition at the Right Level 24 24 The System - Getting System Definition at the Right Level full 534dd790-d01e-4fde-a4e7-bc484e6c6e96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3ef73c5a Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
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    ]]>     Mon, 19 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1242 The higher the level at which we define the system, the more impact we can have when we optimize it. Derek and Reed go deeper to explain on this episode of Essential Dynamics. We start with policing and homelessness, and move to...accounting clerks. The higher the level at which we define the system, the more impact we can have when we optimize it. Derek and Reed go deeper to explain on this episode of Essential Dynamics. We start with policing and homelessness, and move to...accounting clerks. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Ann MacTaggart - CFOs on a Quest 23 23 Ann MacTaggart - CFOs on a Quest full 9c4feeb0-d91b-4a37-8594-06133cbc2898 https://share.transistor.fm/s/43854402 Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
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    ]]>     Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1329 Why is CFO the coolest job? Because you get to be part of making things better. Ann MacTaggart, CPA CA CMC, helps us see the cool side of accounting. Why is CFO the coolest job? Because you get to be part of making things better. Ann MacTaggart, CPA CA CMC, helps us see the cool side of accounting. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     People Don't Leave Companies, They Leave Managers 22 22 People Don't Leave Companies, They Leave Managers full 9b59f403-974e-412e-80cb-1a7bdbd56d0e https://share.transistor.fm/s/052c40fe Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
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    ]]>     Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1299 Derek and Reed ponder how deal with bad managers, especially those who act as bullies. Derek and Reed ponder how deal with bad managers, especially those who act as bullies. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Essential Dynamics and Middle Management 21 21 Essential Dynamics and Middle Management full 8eb493c5-e252-4fab-b0ce-8519f290950c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8191e480 Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
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    ]]>     Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1158 Most popular business content is directed at CEOs and entrepreneurs. This episode helps those deep in the middle of an organization apply the principles of Essential Dynamics to make difference. Most popular business content is directed at CEOs and entrepreneurs. This episode helps those deep in the middle of an organization apply the principles of Essential Dynamics to make difference. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Pick a Door and Run Through It 20 20 Pick a Door and Run Through It full cb573599-1999-477e-a371-278863b3e14d https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bdf18e0 Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
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    ]]>     Mon, 22 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1369 How does Essential Dynamics help the high school graduates of 2021? Derek talks through the questions he might ask an 18 year old to get them thinking about their quest. How does Essential Dynamics help the high school graduates of 2021? Derek talks through the questions he might ask an 18 year old to get them thinking about their quest. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     The Character Ethic 19 19 The Character Ethic full 844a9f92-a36c-440b-9d3c-056688e5376b https://share.transistor.fm/s/92172edf Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
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    ]]>     Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0600 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1527 Derek and Reed explore the Character Ethic and apply it to Jean Valjean and Javert in Les Miserables. Spoiler alert! Also Spider Man. The guys both gets personal about the sense of responsibility they felt in facing tragedies at work. Derek and Reed explore the Character Ethic and apply it to Jean Valjean and Javert in Les Miserables. Spoiler alert! Also Spider Man. The guys both gets personal about the sense of responsibility they felt in facing tragedies at work. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     What Makes a Good Leader? 18 18 What Makes a Good Leader? full 6aa938d0-8316-49b9-9be4-9e2d33be4662 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1c4f78a Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
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    ]]>     Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1346 Derek and Reed talk about the Stephen Covey and his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and how it was revolutionary for its time, and still relevant today. We talk about the Personality Ethic vs. the Character Ethic. Derek and Reed talk about the Stephen Covey and his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and how it was revolutionary for its time, and still relevant today. We talk about the Personality Ethic vs. the Character Ethic. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Essential Dynamics and the Principles of Leadership 17 17 Essential Dynamics and the Principles of Leadership full 94ba11fa-31b3-4466-bba6-d286fbf7de50 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d31a782 Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     Mon, 01 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1226 How does Essential Dynamics support the principles of Leadership? Many people use the elements of Purpose, Path and People every day but have no clue they're using them. Leaders use those Essential Elements effectively. How does Essential Dynamics support the principles of Leadership? Many people use the elements of Purpose, Path and People every day but have no clue they're using them. Leaders use those Essential Elements effectively. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Lessons Learned Over a Long Career 16 16 Lessons Learned Over a Long Career full 40f30aa5-da5b-4b67-b2f0-5074d6559284 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1e3904b Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
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    ]]>     Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1462 Derek shares examples of how Essential Dynamics has applied in his business career, with stops at PwC, Micralyne, and Edmonton Economic Development. Derek shares examples of how Essential Dynamics has applied in his business career, with stops at PwC, Micralyne, and Edmonton Economic Development. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Getting Purpose X and Purpose Y on the Same Team 15 15 Getting Purpose X and Purpose Y on the Same Team full b5e6fbda-a441-4dc1-8cbf-c98d34dcee69 https://share.transistor.fm/s/80cd1855 Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
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    ]]>     Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1311 What is Purpose X and what is Purpose Y? How can we get them in the same room, using fossil fuels and energy policy as an example? What is Purpose X and what is Purpose Y? How can we get them in the same room, using fossil fuels and energy policy as an example? Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Let Me Explain. No, There is Too Much. Let Me Sum Up. 14 14 Let Me Explain. No, There is Too Much. Let Me Sum Up. full fa624519-00ef-4499-b75a-c2026ea24a43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/32a2c452 Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
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    ]]>     Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1444 A recap of what we've chatted about over the previous 13 episodes. Plus, for newcomers, we redefine what Essential Dynamics actually is. A recap of what we've chatted about over the previous 13 episodes. Plus, for newcomers, we redefine what Essential Dynamics actually is. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     People: The Individual and The Group- Part Three 13 13 People: The Individual and The Group- Part Three full b188d2e1-21be-48fe-9649-da3e7d35f0de https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf6f9494 Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
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    ]]>     Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1314 Tribes, standardization, creativity and The Innovator's Dilemma. Tribes, standardization, creativity and The Innovator's Dilemma. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     People: The Individual and The Group- Part Two 12 12 People: The Individual and The Group- Part Two full cc0048b4-4386-4df2-8dea-62123fe4ac39 https://share.transistor.fm/s/213cab31 Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
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    ]]>     Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1263 What do you mean by "The Group"? What do you mean by "The Group"? Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     People: The Individual and The Group- Part One 11 11 People: The Individual and The Group- Part One full 5962cb42-c736-4da5-8401-b624b661a475 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f496607e Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1227 Derek and Reed explore the natural tension that comes when individuals join groups to get things done. Derek and Reed explore the natural tension that comes when individuals join groups to get things done. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     People: The Individual and The Group 10 10 People: The Individual and The Group full 8616eb3c-ced7-42d5-aeac-316d77226025 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0fbafdd Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
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    ]]>     Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:59:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1264 How can Essential Dynamics help us think about Covid restrictions? What does Essential Dynamics teach to navigate masking, vaccines and politician vacations? How can Essential Dynamics help us think about Covid restrictions? What does Essential Dynamics teach to navigate masking, vaccines and politician vacations? Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     More on Purpose X and Purpose Y 9 9 More on Purpose X and Purpose Y full a1685905-34d5-4172-a66c-968e2c6192f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3134f9c1 Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
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    ]]>     Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1365 Today the guys dig into examples of Purpose X and Purpose Y. Today the guys dig into examples of Purpose X and Purpose Y. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Drivers 8 8 Drivers full 4b341040-c27a-415f-a7c3-fd2f17ac833b https://share.transistor.fm/s/c848f0a7 Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
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    ]]>     Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1078 What is a 'driver'? Why are they important in your quest? What is a 'driver'? Why are they important in your quest? Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Constraints 7 7 Constraints full 9740e07f-de36-4829-b858-6503124ab9e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e70b20f2 Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
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    ]]>     Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1140 Today the guys talk about the 5 steps than help you focus to shake off constraints in life. Today the guys talk about the 5 steps than help you focus to shake off constraints in life. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Finding the Quest in Everyday Life 6 6 Finding the Quest in Everyday Life full 365c4400-35d8-428e-8a53-1caf9a7603a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48a11742 Derek Hudson and host Reed McColm talk about the balance between the work place and home on today's episode.
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    ]]>     Derek Hudson and host Reed McColm talk about the balance between the work place and home on today's episode.
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    ]]>     Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1223 Finding the meaning in your work.... and in your day-to-day life. Finding the meaning in your work.... and in your day-to-day life. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     People, Path and Purpose 5 5 People, Path and Purpose full b806dc34-247a-43fe-85ff-df515626a7d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/88040013 Derek is at derekhudson.ca. 
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    ]]>     Mon, 07 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1220 Today the guys talk about People, Path and Purpose and the collaborative journey. Today the guys talk about People, Path and Purpose and the collaborative journey. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     What is Your Quest? 4 4 What is Your Quest? full 43a33715-1b9c-4f34-a08a-33611c188d9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/7934590f Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1045 What is your Quest? What is your team's common goal en route to an overall purpose? On this episode Derek Hudson and host Reed McColm start to break things down. What is your Quest? What is your team's common goal en route to an overall purpose? On this episode Derek Hudson and host Reed McColm start to break things down. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     What is Essential Dynamics? 3 3 What is Essential Dynamics? full 7bd4ce21-dfd5-4caf-92da-952837c4f485 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b43cd717 Derek is at derekhudson.ca.
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    ]]>     Mon, 23 Nov 2020 15:30:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1277 Reed McColm chats with long time friend Derek Hudson about what is Essential Dynamics? Reed McColm chats with long time friend Derek Hudson about what is Essential Dynamics? Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     Let's get started.... a new venture 2 2 Let's get started.... a new venture full 92b3fbe8-f867-497f-b881-4f398e08c72d https://share.transistor.fm/s/2208090f On this first, full episode the guys start to define what the podcast will take on each week.
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    ]]>     Mon, 16 Nov 2020 11:45:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 1200 Derek Hudson joins host Reed McColm as they launch the new podcast 'Essential Dynamics'. Derek Hudson joins host Reed McColm as they launch the new podcast 'Essential Dynamics'. Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No     We are coming your way... join us! 1 1 We are coming your way... join us! trailer 94413e66-9e90-4208-9d3b-e382f8474705 https://share.transistor.fm/s/485ebc31 Derek Hudson breaks down what his new podcast is going to be all about.
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    ]]>     Mon, 09 Nov 2020 12:30:00 -0700 Derek Hudson Derek Hudson 286 Derek Hudson of Unconstrained CFO and host Bryn Griffiths break down what's up on their new podcast. It's a look ahead edition! Derek Hudson of Unconstrained CFO and host Bryn Griffiths break down what's up on their new podcast. It's a look ahead edition! Mental Model Strategy Leadership Systems Constraints People No