Stop seeking external validation for your goals - trust yourself
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Guest Overview:
Elena Zhukova is a co-founder of OKR Poland with over 20 years of experience helping companies across Europe and the USA build and implement effective strategies.
She has introduced OKRs to 20+ organizations in various industries and is passionate about empowering founders to create businesses that bring them happiness and freedom.
Episode focus:
In this episode, Elena shares her insights on how OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) can transform businesses and empower teams.
From overcoming implementation challenges to applying OKRs in a meaningful way, Elena provides practical advice for aligning goals with business strategy and personal success.
Key topics covered:
Timestamps:
00:00 intro and guest overview
01:30 Elena’s career milestones and journey with OKRs
06:10 what makes OKRs special compared to other frameworks
10:15 common challenges in implementing OKRs
19:15 how OKRs can be easily applied in companies
26:35 practices for getting started with OKRs
29:50 myths about OKRs and how to avoid them
36:40 what leaders should consider when using OKRs
38:10 can OKRs be used in personal life?
41:55 how to get started with OKRs
45:25 how can leaders support their teams in adopting OKRs
53:40 top tips for maintaining motivation and focus when working with OKRs
01:00:45 the future of OKRs and upcoming trends
01:06:05 final advice and closing thoughts
Mentions and links:
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CNxve0md8xk
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