{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Real People, Real Stories: OKR Coach and Specialist Jason Johnston (Part 2)","description":" How do you find balance as a Thinkydoer with a busy, curious, learning-focused brain? Today, we explore this question (and more) as I continue my insightful conversation with Jason Johnston, OKR Practice Lead at Genetec. (If you missed Part 1, pop back to Episode 17 and then come back here after.)  Tuning in, you\u2019ll discover some of the most profound lessons from Jason\u2019s unique and varied career.  From facing a career-altering setback J.J. considers his &quot;greatest professional accomplishment,&quot; to finding new paths forward, his journey demonstrates the importance of adaptability and continuous learning.  Join us as we explore how personal passions outside of work--whether it's building LEGO, climbing mountains, or repairing antique typewriters -- can recharge our professional lives, and why disconnecting and taking proper breaks is essential for reconnecting with our intrinsic motivation.  Don't miss this enriching conversation as we dive deep into the human side of leadership!  Key Points From This Episode:    How to check out the new No-BS OKR Self-Assessment tool.   What Jason considers to be his greatest professional accomplishment.   The biggest learnings that have propelled him forward.   Navigating setbacks and how to have a learning-focused career.   Lessons for making OKR work sustainable, including recharging outside of work.   How taking meaningful breaks can help you reconnect with your intrinsic motivation.   Sara and Jason\u2019s mutual love for LEGO!   How having the mentality of a four-year-old benefits Jason\u2019s well-being.   Jason\u2019s top book recommendations.   &amp;nbsp; Quotes:  \u201cIt is a failure, [but] I think the success comes [from] realizing that I didn't have control over it, and it's not my fault. Why should I let this get me down? You\u2019ve got to keep going. You\u2019ve got to keep moving.\u201d \u2014 Jason Johnston  [05:52]  \u201cIt's about cutting yourself off completely [and] giving your brain time to think and do something else.\u201d \u2014 Jason Johnston  [08:38]  \u201cTake what it is that you love, disconnect, and go do it. Make it big, whatever it is. Make it big. Make it worth a four-year-old's mentality.\u201d \u2014 Jason Johnston  [12:14]  &amp;nbsp;  Links Mentioned in Today\u2019s Episode:   Genetec  Jason Johnston on LinkedIn   Red Currant No-BS OKR Self-Assessment Tool Team of Teams by General Stanley McChrystal   Sara Lobkovich Sara Lobkovich Email Address Sara Lobkovich on Mastadon Red Currant Collective Sign up for RedCurrant\u2019s newsletter Red Currant Collective on Instagram  Thinkydoers  &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Thinkydoers\u00ae: OKRs, Strategy &amp; Career Support When You're Wired Differently","author_url":"https:\/\/findrc.co\/thinkydoers","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/31972537\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/174021222"}