{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"052 - Say \u201cYes, And!\u201d to Long Term Adaptability with Alexander Bolkhovsky [From the Vault!]","description":"This week I am pulling one of my favorite interviews out from the archives. Why? Three reasons:   My last episode with Anish Mahajan really did quite well, so I wanted to follow up with another episode with an \u201cindustry veteran.\u201d   Since that episode did well, I wanted new subscribers to get an episode of a similar format.   I have been super busy myself preparing for the launch of my new book, Say \u201cYes, And!\u201d to Change. You can learn all about that here: http:\/\/SayYesAndToChange.com   &amp;nbsp; Here\u2019s the episode info: In this episode, I sit down with one of my oldest friends and longtime ExxonMobil leader, Alexander Bolkhovsky, for a deep dive into leadership, motivation, and navigating organizational change. Over his 27-year career with ExxonMobil, Alex has held roles across engineering, technology, sales, and global strategy. But more than the titles, it\u2019s his mindset\u2014curious, adaptable, and people-first\u2014that makes him a standout. We explore everything from leading massive reorganizations and setting \u201cimpossible\u201d goals to staying energized when your to-do list feels endless. Whether you\u2019re managing a team or just trying to lead yourself, this episode is packed with gold. \ud83d\udca1 Key Takeaways   Why adaptability is a learned skill, not an innate trait    How \u201cbold goals\u201d create breakthrough thinking\u2014even if you don\u2019t hit them    The leadership superpower of assuming positive intent    How to balance long-term strategy with short-term urgency    The real reason motivation and fun matter more than discipline    Simple systems for making your workweek more productive and more enjoyable    \ud83d\udd17 Relevant Links   Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: Alexander Bolkhovsky&amp;nbsp;   Learn more about Avish and the \u201cYes, And!\u201d approach: avishparashar.com   ","author_name":"Yes, And! With Avish Parashar","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/546427","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40908435\/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\/item\/40908435"}