This is the fourteenth session of Glasp Talk!
Glasp Talk delves deeper into intimate interviews with celebrities from various fields, unraveling their genuine emotions, experiences and the stories behind them.

Today’s guest is Bobby Powers, a dedicated learner with a passion for leadership and personal development. With over a decade of experience managing teams, leading onboarding and Learning and Development programs at various startups and SMBs, Bobby is also an avid reader, having read over a thousand books in the past 15 years. He shares his insights through writing and public speaking as a top author on Medium, where his articles on leadership, self-improvement, and book recommendations have reached thousands of readers.

In this interview, Bobby discusses his journey into writing, which began in college when he started a book blog to share his favorite books with friends. He eventually transitioned to writing his content, inspired by encouragement from a friend. Bobby talks about his writing process, the platforms he uses, and the importance of iteratively writing based on reader feedback. He also shares his thoughts on using physical and digital tools for note-taking and idea generation. He delves into his role as Director of Learning and Development, describing how he helps train new employees, develop managers, and execute employee engagement and growth programs. Join us for an insightful conversation with Bobby Powers as he shares his journey, writing tips, and leadership philosophy, offering valuable lessons for writers, leaders, and lifelong learners.

Introduction and career path
0:00 – Introduction and overview of Bobby Powers
0:03 – Bobby's commitment to leadership and personal development
1:14 – Transitioning to Writing During MBA Study

Writing on Medium and other platforms
3:20 – First writing assignment on a personal blog and Medium
4:57 – Unique aspects and interaction on Medium
7:30 – Becoming a Top Author on Medium

Generating ideas and taking notes
10:43 – Generating Ideas from Reading Books
14:22 – Process for Tracking Book Insights: Physical and Digital Notes
18:15 – Using Goodreads to Manage Book Lists

Book Clubs and the Use of AI
24:03 – Participation in book clubs
27:19 – Using AI tools in reading and writing

Role and impact of learning and development
29:24 – Role of Director of Learning and Development
33:45 – Characteristics of a good leader: confident humility, courage
38:24 – Dealing with feedback and defensiveness

Book recommendations and writing advice
39:57 – Book tip: /"Startup CEO/" by Matt Blumberg
42:53 – Advice for aspiring writers and readers: start writing, publish

Legacy and impact
47:08 – Legacy and impact Bobby wants to leave behind
48:44 – Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

Follow Bobby Powers on social media:
X: https://twitter.com/BobbyPowers_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbypowers1/
Website: https://bobbypowers.net/
Article: Use This Simple Technique to Get More Out of Every Book You Read: https://bobbypowers.net/use-this-simple-technique-to-get-more-out-of-every-book-you-read/

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