The Expansive

In this episode, Erik Kruger and John Sanei explore the topic of building intimacy in relationships, drawing insights from their own experiences and other research.By intentionally naming relationships, prioritizing mental and emotional connection, embracing physical touch, engaging in novel activities, and practicing empathy, listeners can cultivate stronger and more fulfilling relationships. Remember that building intimacy requires consistent effort and attention.The 9 Rituals For Cultivating Intimate Relationships presented by John include: Name your relationship Share your day Have Sex Do novel activities Physical touch Have empathy Positive illusions Manage your emotions Say nice things Erik and John also make reference to the book "King Warrior Magician Lover" written by Robert Moore & Douglas Gillette in 1991. -------------Get social with us on LINKEDIN, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK. You can also watch this episode on YOUTUBE. Hello! Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We love hearing from our listeners and we thank you for being apart of our community! Socials:Instagram: @theexpansivepodcastX: @theexpansivepodLinkedin: The Expansive PodcastTik Tok: theexpansivepodcast       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, the podcast explores the building blocks of psychological safety, including the seven statements used to measure it and the different levels of psychological safety. The importance of feedback and constructive communication is emphasized, along with the skill of giving feedback. The podcast also discusses the relationship between psychological safety and performance, highlighting the four scenarios that can arise based on their levels. Overall, the podcast provides valuable insights on creating a psychologically safe environment.

In this episode hosts John Sanei and Erik Kruger delve into the critical role of communication within teams and the seven essential conversations necessary for success.Erik and John also share their personal experiences with AI integration in their businesses.Key Takeaways from The 7 Conversations: Psychological Safety - Creating psychological safety is fundamental for effective team communication. Vision for the Future - Continuous dialogue around the team's vision maintains alignment and prevents divergence. Accountability - Accountability conversations address areas where standards and expectations aren't met. Growth and Feedback - Feedback drives personal growth and fosters higher performance. Unspoken Issues - Addressing unspoken issues promotes team growth and trust. Individual Needs - Identifying and fulfilling individual needs nurtures team dependency and collaboration. The North Star - The North Star framework shapes the team's behaviors and leads to mission accomplishment. Other topics of discussion include: 5% of people are banned from using any AI tools at work The Impact of AI on Different Professions Utilizing AI for Business Enhancement Looking Ahead: Integrating AI into Business -------------Get social with us on LINKEDIN, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK. You can also watch this episode on YOUTUBE. Hello! Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We love hearing from our listeners and we thank you for being apart of our community! Socials:Instagram: @theexpansivepodcastX: @theexpansivepodLinkedin: The Expansive PodcastTik Tok: theexpansivepodcast       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode John Sanei delivers a masterclass on the subject of how technological advances are helping and hindering us.Between Erik Kruger and John Sanei they unpack several fascinating points including: Jeremy Rifkin's book "Zero Marginal Cost Society" which unpacks how technology brings many costs down to almost zero; "everything that technology touches goes to zero in the replication of that product" How the CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman, plans to ask AI for a business model, and The six D's created by Peter Diamandis from Singularity University. Digitized, Dematerialized, Deceptive, Democratize, Demonetize, and Disrupt.\ As John says "If you're over 35 years old, you have to work extra hard to engage with this information, to be able to unlearn old ways to realize that this is the new shiny thing." -------------Get social with us on LINKEDIN, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK. You can also watch this episode on YOUTUBE. Hello! Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We love hearing from our listeners and we thank you for being apart of our community! Socials:Instagram: @theexpansivepodcastX: @theexpansivepodLinkedin: The Expansive PodcastTik Tok: theexpansivepodcast       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode John Sanei and Erik Kruger discuss the various threats to our survival. The dynamic duo then move and unpack how we can lead our teams and organizations through these physical, emotional and mental threats, courageously. -------------Get social with us on LINKEDIN, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK. You can also watch this episode on YOUTUBE. Hello! Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We love hearing from our listeners and we thank you for being apart of our community! Socials:Instagram: @theexpansivepodcastX: @theexpansivepodLinkedin: The Expansive PodcastTik Tok: theexpansivepodcast       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Watch this episode on YoutubeIn this episode John Sanei and Erik Kruger get down to the nitty gritty of what makes a great team and how to cultivate strong relationships. Whether it be a small business, an multi-national corporation or a personal relationship the lessons are universally applicable. -------------Get social with us on LINKEDIN, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK. You can also watch this episode on YOUTUBE. Hello! Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We love hearing from our listeners and we thank you for being apart of our community! Socials:Instagram: @theexpansivepodcastX: @theexpansivepodLinkedin: The Expansive PodcastTik Tok: theexpansivepodcast       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week we revisit a previous episode as Erik and John unpack the concept of "Authenticity Deficit Disorder."Get social with us on Instagram, Linkedin and TikTok. We are also on Youtube. Hello! Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We love hearing from our listeners and we thank you for being apart of our community! Socials:Instagram: @theexpansivepodcastX: @theexpansivepodLinkedin: The Expansive PodcastTik Tok: theexpansivepodcast       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Erik and John discuss the correlation between sports teams and organizational teams. With sports teams, we see a lot of emphasis placed on practicing skills before doing the work, or stepping into a match. In business, we tend to jump straight into doing the work without setting good personal foundations. The importance of engineering a life of practice is vital to success.Get social with us on Instagram, Linkedin and TikTok. We are also on Youtube. Hello! Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We love hearing from our listeners and we thank you for being apart of our community! Socials:Instagram: @theexpansivepodcastX: @theexpansivepodLinkedin: The Expansive PodcastTik Tok: theexpansivepodcast       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Erik and John discuss the ways in which AI will converge with other technologies and do much more than just create a marketing strategy. From a fridge that can design a recipe based on it's contents all the way through to fridges that communicate with one another and negotiate discounted prices from nearby suppliers.The duo also unpack the 5 major factors for resilience from a research point of view which include: accepting your reality, learning to ask for help, being patient, creating an uplifting narrative and developing a routine.Get social with us on Instagram, Linkedin and TikTok. We are also on Youtube. Hello! Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We love hearing from our listeners and we thank you for being apart of our community! Socials:Instagram: @theexpansivepodcastX: @theexpansivepodLinkedin: The Expansive PodcastTik Tok: theexpansivepodcast       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Erik delivers a masterclass on psychological safety including the seven measures that are used to establish psychological safety in any team or relationship.Erik explains that these measures are important for understanding psychological safety, which involves the ability to take risks, ask questions, generate ideas, raise concerns, and admit mistakes. He also notes that awareness around psychological safety is often low, and a tool like this can help increase awareness, emphasizing that psychological safety is only part of the equation for high-performing teams, and there is an important relationship between psychological safety and performance.While psychological safety may not be the ultimate goal of a team, it is an important part on the way to achieving the team's mission.Get social with us on Instagram, Linkedin and TikTok. We are also on Youtube. Hello! Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We love hearing from our listeners and we thank you for being apart of our community! Socials:Instagram: @theexpansivepodcastX: @theexpansivepodLinkedin: The Expansive PodcastTik Tok: theexpansivepodcast       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.