Brian "Ponch" Rivera on The FLOW System in business and Wall street, the misconceptions of John Boyd's OODA Loop, Psychedelics to heal trauma, AGLX and The No Way Out Podcast
Acta Non Verba - Podcast autorstwa Marcus Aurelius Anderson - Środy
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In this episode, Brian 'Ponch' Rivera, a retired Navy captain, entrepreneur, author, and expert in various strategic and operational systems discusses the OODA loop, flow systems, and decision-making in complex environments. Rivera shares insights on applying these theories in both military and business contexts to enhance agility, resilience, and overall performance. The conversation also covers the impact of technology, the importance of recovery and mindfulness, and the future of organizational efficiency. Episode Highlights: 04:06 Decision Making in Complex Environments 16:03 The OODA Loop Explained 29:42 The Reality of Modern Work 31:10 Agile and Scrum: A Fighter Pilot's Approach 31:47 Lessons from Boyd and the Toyota Production System 32:13 The Impact of Woke Culture on Business 34:33 The Role of Psychedelics in Therapy 41:26 The Importance of Recovery in High Performance Brian "Ponch" Rivera is a decorated former Navy TOPGUN and published author who has become a leading expert in business agility, safety, and resilience. Drawing from his extensive background in complex air, space, and cyber operations, as well as leadership lessons from elite military teams, Brian immersed himself in Agile and Lean communities. Mentored by pioneers in Scrum, Lean-Kanban, and other methodologies, he co-created The Flow System and founded AGLX Consulting. Brian's work extends to safety culture and high-performing teams, influenced by his role on a U.S. Navy team post-2017 mishaps. He holds an MBA, MA, and PMP, speaks globally on leadership, Agile practices, resilience, and more. Connect with Brian Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandrivera/ Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.