Thinkydoers isn’t just an OKRs podcast anymore!
Of course, OKRs are a piece of the puzzle. But on Thinkydoers, you’ll find tools, resources, and support for status quo challengers, as well as inspirational stories and practice tips from fascinating people whose work spans thinking (strategy) and doing (execution).
Change can be very lonely work, and it doesn’t have to be. Join other changemakers, status-quo challengers, unconventional leaders, and career rebels here to find useful, energizing ways to reduce your cognitive overhead and increase your impact.
Watch the Latest Thinkydoers Video Podcast Episode
Strategy, Leadership and OKRs Podcast for Career Rebels
Thinkydoers, originally titled From Think to Do, started out as an OKR podcast, including host Sara Lobkovich starting to write her book (due out in Q3 2023) in public through podcast episodes.
In 2024, we changed formats to include solo episodes focused not only on Sara’s work in OKRs, but also on topics including career fulfillment, workplace well-being, and cognitive and brain health for strategic thinkers, introverts, neurodivergent people (especially with ADHD and Autism) and other people who are “wired differently.”
Product Engineer to CEO: Sten Pittet, A Thinkydoers Career Profile
Have you ever thought about a career in product -- whether product management, product development, or product engineering?
You'll enjoy this conversation with Sten Pittet, CEO of Tability. In our last episode, Sten interviewed Thinkydoers host Sara about her journey into OKRs; today, we flipped the script for Sara to interview Sten about his fascinating journey starting in software development after uni, into product engineering in a mid-size company (that became a large company during his tenure), and then the transition into the CEO and founder seat with his latest venture, Tability.
Self-Leadership for Individual Contributors, with Sally Ivester on Thinkydoers
Have you ever wondered how to take charge of your career without a formal leadership title? In our latest Thinkydoers episode, we dive deep into self-leadership strategies with Sally Ivester. Discover how to manage up, communicate your boundaries, and work loudly to ensure your contributions are recognized. Learn to create a personal operating model that sets you up for success and helps you navigate the corporate game with confidence. Whether you’re an early-career professional or looking to refine your approach, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you excel.
Cracking the OKR Code: A virtual consultation with an OKR Coach
Welcome to another episode of Thinkydoers! In this solo episode, Sara Lobkovich, a strategy coach and OKR professional, dives into the world of OKRs (Objectives and Key Results). Sara shares her insights on creating a virtual consultation experience for those interested in OKRs without the need to schedule a meeting. This episode is packed with practical advice and answers to common questions about OKR coaching and implementation.
High-Stakes Leadership: Navigating Conflict and Setting Boundaries
Answering a redditor question about navigating the working relationship with a difficult leader in a high-stakes environments. I share insights on managing conflict and setting boundaries with challenging leaders. Discover strategies for maintaining professionalism, fostering personal growth, and making informed decisions about your career path. Whether you’re struggling with a difficult leader or seeking to enhance your leadership skills, this post offers valuable guidance for navigating some of the challenges of work in industries where lives are literally on the line.
News Recap: “You Are A Strategist” Book Cover Reveal, Free OKR Coaching Live on LinkedIn
A quick news round-up about yesterday’s book cover reveal, another chance to get live, free OKR coaching this week, and, the last chance for early-bird registration for Coaching No-BS OKRs.
How to Suck Less As A Manager, with Author and Consultant Ben Arendt
Struggling with management — whether as a manager, or as a staffer? You’re not alone. In our latest Thinkydoers episode, Ben Arendt, Principal Consultant at Depth Charge Consulting, shares actionable strategies to help managers improve their communication, support their teams, and foster a positive work environment. Discover how intellectual humility, vulnerability, and awareness of diverse team dynamics can transform your leadership approach.
Real People, Real Stories: OKR Coach and Specialist Jason Johnston on Career Sustainability
How do you find balance as a Thinkydoer with a busy, curious, learning-focused brain? Hear two OKR coaches talk about the role that taking time off plays in sustaining leadership energy, and about Sara and J.J.'s mutual love of LEGO.
Meet an OKR Coach: Jason Johnston, OKR Practice Lead
OKR Coach Jason Johnston shares his insights on fostering a culture where Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) can thrive, and the challenges of shifting to an outcome mindset.
Creating Leading Indicators in High-Stakes Settings with Elena Chopyak
Explore the power of leading indicators in your OKRs for driving high-stakes decisions, with special guest, Elena Chopyak.
OKRs in Context: Do OKRs co-exist with other methodologies?
One of the first jobs to be done when implementing (or rebooting) OKRs is to identify how they fit into an organization’s existing planning “stack” of methodologies, and get clear about what job they’re being hired to do.
This episode is based on chapter three of Sara Lobkovich’s upcoming book...
Stress and Resilience with Dat Tran
Unlock the secrets to resilience with Dat Tran, a seasoned leadership coach. Learn practical stress management strategies and propel yourself toward peak performance and wellness.
What are "Objectives" and "Key Results" in OKRs?
We're excited to share Chapter Two of our work-in-progress Evolutionary OKRs Playbook with you. This chapter re-introduces Objectives and Key Results for people who may be less familiar with traditional approaches, and then shifts into the unique elements of the Evolutionary OKR model.
Evolutionary OKRs Playbook Chapter One: Thinkydoers Episode 11
An excerpt from Sara's upcoming Evolutionary OKRs Playbook. We'll be sharing chapters of the book as we finalize the last rewrite for publication, for the v1 eBook release later this year (with print to follow)!
When "OKRs Don't Work" -- Thinkydoers Ep 10
In this Thinkydoers episode, we examine a phase of OKR maturity: the "OKRs aren't working" phase. It sounds bad: but really, this phase, if you get curious about it and look at the information the phase is giving you, may signal that you're poised for the next level of OKR maturity.
KPIs vs OKRs: What's the difference? Thinkydoers Ep 09
What's the difference between Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Results (KRs)?. We'll spend this episode on how we use the term "KPI" in the Connected Strategic aligned goal model, to reduce confusion and increase clarity when using KPIs in an OKR environment.
Would you like to be a guest on Thinkydoers?
Currently seeking podcast guests in the following categories for scheduled upcoming episodes:
Psychology and/or therapist experts in:
Hyperfocus
Flow
Extrinsic and intrinsic motivation
Cognitive processing
and other elements of (non-toxically) positive psychology.
You do not have to guest a whole episode — for some episodes, I just need brief interviews to fill gaps in the larger story.
Thinkydoers: A Podcast at the Intersection of Strategy, Career, Leadership, and OKRs
Thinkydoers creator and host,
Sara Lobkovich
Thinkydoers®, hosted by Strategy Rebel and OKR Coach Sara Lobkovich, is a community for unconventional leaders, status-quo challengers, and workplace “square pegs.” Thinkydoers are individuals who navigate the journey from insight to idea, through the messy middle, seeking courage and confidence to bring their visions to life.
Thinkydoers are a diverse group. We're disproportionately introverted and/or neurodivergent (but not exclusively) and regardless of personality or cognitive wiring, Thinkydoers are strategic thinkers often underserved and misunderstood in traditional business cultures.
Whether you’re a leader, an aspiring leader, or a behind-the-scenes “clutch player,” Thinkydoers aims to help you find more satisfaction, less frustration, and greater flow in your work.
Learn to unblock your inner strategist with No-BS OKRs. Then, explore topics way beyond goal-setting, including strategy, behavior change, cognitive health and wellbeing, and motivation. Our guest episodes feature a wide range of perspectives to support you in building the work/life you want most.
Increase your impact, reduce overwhelm, avoid burnout, and make the unique impacts only you can bring to the world. Here, you’ll discover how to build and maintain a fulfilling career and lead transformative efforts with significant outcomes, all while putting human outcomes first.
