Monica Parker on Turning Wonder into a Superpower

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In this episode of The Ryan Hanley Show, Ryan Hanley is joined by
Monica Parker. 





Monica brings to the table a vast knowledge of navigating and
communicating organizational change. An international speaker and
presenter, she is a regular contributor to several platforms,
including The Guardian and Thrive Global, and has also appeared
on CNN and BBC Worldwide as an authority on organizational
culture, change management, and inclusion.


Monica is the author of The Power of Wonder; The Extraordinary
Emotion That Will Change the Way You Live, Learn, and Lead.





This episode is going to blow your mind...





Episode Highlights:


Monica shares practical ways to find wonder, including taking
a wonder walk, trying new things, and creating a wonder mindset
through slow thought and gratitude practice
(7:37)

Monica mentions that authenticity directly enhances and is
enhanced by wonder and is linked to humility, which boosts job
satisfaction, engagement, motivation, and performance.
(19:19)

Monica discusses incentivizing ideal behavior and the
importance of recognizing the diversity of value that people
bring to a company. (33:19)

Monica explains the benefits of wonder over happiness, how
wonder can deepen our emotional vocabulary, and how it can lead
to pro-social emotions. (37:24)

Monica discusses the concept of psychological richness and
how it contributes to a wonder mindset, which is not just a
moment but a mindset that can be created.
(43:15)

Monica mentions that wonder can be found in little moments
and can be amplified when shared through storytelling or
journaling. (48:34)






Key Quotes:


“Authenticity is another one of those elements that is
directly enhanced by wonder and also can enhance wonder.” -
Monica Parker

“Psychological richness, to me, is the underpinning of what
then creates a wonder mindset. And that's one of the things I
always try to say, again, Wonder is not a moment. It's a mindset,
it's something we can create.” - Monica Parker

“I want people to start using the language of wonder and not
shy away from it so that we start sharing this language as
something that's pivotal to who we are, it's critical to who we
are as humans. It's not just a hobby, it has gravitas. It's how
our soul thrives and if we share that with other people, then it
helps it grow within us.” - Monica Parker






Resources Mentioned:


Monica Parker LinkedIn

Website: Monica C. Parker

Book: The Power of Wonder; The Extraordinary Emotion That
Will Change the Way You Live, Learn, and Lead.

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