#158 Aaron Dignan: Change The Way You Work

<p>What if you could change the way your company operates, even if you’re not the CEO? Aaron Dignan believes it’s possible, and in this episode he’s offering a wealth of insights into how organizations are run, the perils of stagnant bureaucracy, and all the various hurdles keeping us from doing our best work.</p> <p>As the founder of <a href="https://theready.com/">The Ready</a> - a global organizational transformation and coaching practice - Dignan helps companies large and small adopt new forms of self-organization and dynamic teaming. He’s worked with clients such as American Express, Microsoft, Citibank, Hyatt, Johnson & Johnson, Airbnb, and Sweetgreen. He’s also an active angel investor who helps build partnerships between the startups and end-ups he advises. Dignan is also the author of <em>Brave New Work</em>, co-host of the <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brave-new-work/id1488554600"> Brave New Work</a> podcast and founder of <a href= "https://www.murmur.com/">Murmur</a>.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><strong>--</strong></p> <p><strong>Want even more?</strong> Members get early access, hand-edited transcripts, member-only episodes, and so much more. Learn more here: <a href= "https://fs.blog/membership/">https://fs.blog/membership/</a></p> <p>Every Sunday our Brain Food newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: <a href= "https://fs.blog/newsletter/">https://fs.blog/newsletter/</a></p> <p>Follow Shane on Twitter at: <a href= "https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish">https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish</a></p> <p><strong>Our Sponsors:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.metalab.com/">MetaLab</a>: Helping the world’s top companies design, build, and ship amazing products and services. https://www.metalab.com</p> <p><a href="https://aeropress.com/">Aeropress:</a> Press your perfect cup, every time. https://aeropress.com</p> <p><a href="https://athleticgreens.com/en">Athletic Greens</a>: Comprehensive nutrition and gut