Today on The Future is How, Frederik's guest is Guy Kawasaki. In 1983, when there was no such thing as evangelism in businesses and corporations, he popularized it, while working with the Macintosh Division of Apple. He set standards beyond Apple. Today, Guy is the Chief Evangelist of Canva, the online graphics-design company from Australia. Guy is also the author of fifteen books, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers. He is a keynote speaker and host of the Remarkable People Podcast, as well as an investor.
In this episode:
• Belief in oneself is the most powerful gift.
• Evangelism is an ethos, not just a title.
• Remarkable people go through growth, grit, and grace
• It's not about how you get your job, but what you do once you're in.
• Showing up for others can have a profound impact.
• Purpose is often created through passion and experimentation.
• An open mind is essential for recognizing wisdom.
• Empowerment can come from simple acts of kindness.
• AI is a transformative force in our lives.
• The future is shaped by our choices and actions.
• A mindstate moment on evangelism
• Underrated and overrated tech-trends
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
04:38 A kick butt-moment: Frederik’s first encounter with Guy at a Steve Jobs Keynote.
07:31 Evangelism is ethos: the good news on creativity
10:15 Remarkable people: growth, grit, and grace
14:14 Steve Jobs: The remarkable Apple Universe
16:53 Inspire inspiration: Basic human skills
19:01 The embodiment of grace: Jane Goodall
21:52 The Chris Webster-story: Showing up at the chauffeur´s memorial
25:16 Finding purpose: Experiment your way forward
28:16 In love with AI?: The biggest deal in Guy´s career
30:46: Recognizing wisdom: Open and closed minds
34:23: A mindstate moment: Tangible evangelism
38:58: A quick fire round of questions
47:29: Quitting jobs: Certainty versus unchartered territory
49:29: The shit sandwich: Finding your calling
Where to find Guy Kawasaki:
Homepage: https://guykawasaki.com/
Book: Wiser Guy: https://guykawasaki.com/books/wiser-guy/
Podcast: https://guykawasaki.com/remarkable-people/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guykawasaki/
Where to Find Frederik G. Pferdt:
NextLetter: https://www.nextletter.frederikgpferdt.com
Book: whatsnextisnowthebook.com
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Music: Andreas Horchler