Episode 68 - From Battlefield to Boardroom: Tyler Schmoker's Insights on Work and Warfare

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In this conversation, Kevin Davis interviews Tyler Schmoker about his background and experiences in the military and corporate world. They discuss the challenges of the public sector, the balance between public and private sector organizations, and the impact of automation on the future of work. The conversation explores the changing landscape of work and the need to redefine traditional roles and expectations. It discusses the generational differences in work ethic and the importance of bridging the gap between the older and younger generations.
The conversation also delves into the value of education and degrees, as well as the need for companies to promote an entrepreneurial mindset. It highlights the role of technology and automation in improving efficiency and creating a better society. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of providing access to opportunities for individuals to discover and develop their talents.
Takeaways
The public sector faces challenges in terms of accountability, ownership, and incentivizing performance.
The private sector often promotes innovation, growth, and ownership through incentives and rewards.
Automation can be beneficial in reducing costs and improving efficiency, but careful consideration is needed to ensure ethical and responsible development.
Demographic decline and collapse in developed countries pose challenges for the workforce and require innovative solutions. The traditional concept of work and roles needs to be redefined to adapt to the changing landscape.
There are generational differences in work ethic, and it is important to bridge the gap and understand the motivations of each generation.
Education should be reimagined to provide more options and opportunities for individuals to pursue their passions.
Companies should promote an entrepreneurial mindset and leverage technology to improve efficiency and productivity.
Access to opportunities is crucial for individuals to discover and develop their talents.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:02 The Challenges of the Public Sector
12:00 The Balance Between Public and Private Sector
32:08 Redefining Work and Roles
33:18 Generational Differences in Work Ethic
34:23 Opportunities for Education and Redefining Success
36:11 The Value of Degrees and Societal Constructs
38:06 Letting the Next Generation Figure It Out
40:12 The Importance of Optionality and Multiple Revenue Streams
41:18 Promoting an Entrepreneurial Mindset in the Corporate World
44:05 The Value of Trade-Based Education
48:22 Leveraging Technology and Automation
53:41 Automating Jobs and Improving Society
58:59 Access to Opportunities and Finding One's Talent
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