The Career Builder's Podcast

What is Water? with Kayvan Kian

Episode Summary

Having a stronger understanding of our Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (aka "VUCA") world helps create a greater sense of calm and control in your career. Author Kayvan Kian shows us a way forward through his new book, titled "What is Water?"

Episode Notes

Topics Covered

• Kayvan Kian - Author of "What is Water" & Founder of the Young Leaders Forum
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayvan/
  • Book: https://www.amazon.ca/What-Water-Leaders-Thrive-Uncertain-ebook/dp/B07RB2MZY9
  • KayvanKian.com
• How young people can adapt to challenging times
• Is there a chance to learn hard lessons in a slightly easier way?
• Major challenges facing young leaders today
• VUCA - Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous
• How these challenges are showing up for young leaders
• David Foster Wallace as an influence
• Seeking inspiration to overcome challenges
• So, what is water?
• Understanding your context and how it relates to the way you interact with the world
• The benefits of learning how to thrive at an early age
• Some key takeaways from Kayvan's book
• "Look back from the future"