June 7, 2021

#148: Chris Powers - Transitioning from CEO to Chairman, Twitter, Failures, Routines, & Podcastin'

#148: Chris Powers - Transitioning from CEO to Chairman, Twitter, Failures, Routines, & Podcastin'

On this special bonus episode, Chris is joined once again by Kevin Dahlstrom () for a role-reversal interview. Chris talks about his current career transition and how the past 2 years have lead him to his decision regarding his role at Fort Capital....

On this special bonus episode, Chris is joined once again by Kevin Dahlstrom (Episode #131 of FORT) for a role-reversal interview. Chris talks about his current career transition and how the past 2 years have lead him to his decision regarding his role at Fort Capital. Kevin and Chris also discuss creating space to think, being multi-dimensional, Twitter and more. Enjoy!

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(01:14) - Chris’ Current Career Transition

(10:39) - Do you think of yourself as a ‘Zero to One’ person?

(15:15) - Chris’ “Oh, sh*t!” Moment at the Beginning of COVID

(19:31) - Was there a specific moment that was the catalyst for making your career change?

(24:08) - The Enneagram Test

(26:42) - How are you thinking about what’s next for you in life?

(32:17) - Creating Space to Just Think

(34:09) - Being Multi-Dimensional as a Key to Happiness

(36:47) - “Stacking the Pancakes”

(40:51) - The Time-Billionaire

(41:40) - Chris’ Experience with Twitter

(51:55) - Chris’ Habits and Routines 

(56:45) - The Letter Writing Exercise

(58:34) - Building in Public: Chris and Kevin’s upcoming Brainstorming Trip

(1:03:36) - What’s one thing you’re looking forward to?

(1:06:53) - Wrap Up and Final Thoughts

The FORT with Chris Powers is produced by Straight Up Podcasts