In this conversation, John Hetherington shares his journey from the UK to Canada, discussing the importance of adaptability, customer collaboration, and the role of metrics in business success. He emphasizes the need for a holistic view in decision-making and the significance of aligning company goals with measurable outcomes. John also reflects on his personal experiences and the biases that can hinder effective problem-solving in the energy sector.

Takeaways

• Life's too short, we need to make a move.
• The best growth comes from when you start something new.
• It's not just about the data revenue, it's about that holistic vision.
• Customer collaboration is front and center.
• The enemy of good is perfection.
• You can fix any problem, but you can't fix every problem.
• The skills around technology development are very transferable.
• The best way to do that is tie metrics to it.
• Comparitis, you're comparing yourself to other people.
• The one, three, one problem-solving method is key.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to John Hetherington

09:27 Lessons from Early AI Projects

16:21 Digital Strategy Adoption in Energy Companies

21:23 Reflections on John's Journey

26:34 Rapid Fire Questions with John Hetherington

Keywords

energy, business growth, digital strategy, customer collaboration, adaptability, metrics, leadership, personal journey, decision making, oil and gas