Design Thinking Magic and Giving Up to Get Ahead with Coonoor Behal

Have you thought of incorporating design thinking in your organizational leadership? Design thinking is a methodology for creative problem-solving and solutions development, and it is led by insights you gain from real customers. Design thinking is logical, and doing it well forces you to change your mindset and eventually your culture.Coonoor Behal, the founder, and CEO of Mindhatch talks about the magic of design thinking and the power of quitting unproductive activities by pivoting to new ones. She explains how design thinking allows for connection and courage building in teams, plus what inspired her to write her book, I Quit.------------Full show notes, links to resources mentioned and other compelling episodes can be found at http://LeadYourGamePodcast.com. (Click magnifying icon at top right and type “Coonoor”)Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review and share! JUST FOR YOU: Increase your leadership acumen by identifying your personal Leadership Trigger. Take my free my free quiz and instantly receive your 5-page report . Need to up-level your workforce or execute strategic People initiatives? https://shockinglydifferent.com/contact or tweet @KaranRhodes.-------------ABOUT COONOOR BEHAL:Coonoor Behal is the Founder & CEO of Mindhatch, a consultancy that helps organizations create the conditions for innovation and creativity to thrive. Through Mindhatch, Coonoor delivers her unique mix of expertise in Design Thinking, Organizational Improv™, Innovation Facilitation, and Diversity & Inclusion.Coonoor is also the author of I Quit! The Life-Affirming Joy of Giving Up, which will be published by New Degree Press in April 2021. The book seeks to help readers rethink and reframe quitting by sharing stories from everyday people who summoned the courage to quit things in their lives.WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:How organizational improv is applied to develop skills that lead to team connection.Design thinking – the creative problem-solving methodology and how it can be successfully implemented.How to align your choices with your values, whether you choose to quit or not to quit.Coonoor’s fun facts – pet peeves and self-care practices.<br/>FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:[3:59] Coonoor’s career journey, pivots, and the inspiration to start her business.[7:17] How she navigated her multidisciplinary career approach.[11:55] How Mindhatch applies methodologies such as organizational improv and facilitation work.[16:12] The design thinking methodology and the leadership changes it requires.[23:45] Coonoor's entry into the LATTOYG Playbook: How she was inspired by real everyday people who quit to write her book, I Quit.[28:38] Signature Segment: Coonoor's LATTOYG Tactic of Choice[30:06] Coonoor on her leadership style and obstacles as a female founder.[33:32] Signature Segment: Full Disclosure[40:38] Signature Segment: Karan’s TakeLINKS FOR COONOOR BEHAL:Website URL: http://mindhatchllc.comLinkedIn Bio Link: