This week's guest is Dr Christian Busch. Christian is the director of the Global Economy program at New York University's Center for Global Affairs and has served as Deputy Director of the LSE’s Innovation Centre. He advises companies all over the world on how to foster creativity, innovation and luck and he's also the author of ‘Connect the Dots: The Art and Science of Creating Good Luck ’.
In this episode, we talk about how to get luckier in your career and about biases, curiosity, productivity and much more.
Highlights:
05:13 🤔 Luck perception matters: Viewing oneself as lucky increases the likelihood of future luck.
07:05 🔄 Smart luck: Serendipity is about our response to unexpected events, turning them into meaningful opportunities.
10:47 🧠 Create your luck: Dr. Busch's science-based approach involves identifying patterns and adopting a mindset for increased serendipity.
13:36 🕵️♂️ Stay alert for luck: Being open, curious, and recognizing possibilities increases the experience of luck.
18:14 ⚡ Thunderbolt Serendipity: Lightning strikes of luck through unexpected encounters and events.
27:36 🗓️ Protect maker time: Schedule dedicated time for deep, focused work to enhance productivity.
43:30 🤝 Kind leadership: Kindness involves accepting individuals beyond achievements, creating a thriving environment.
46:30 🚀 Select kind leaders: Dr. Busch emphasizes working with kind individuals, choosing environments that value generosity.
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