Hello All. Pleasure to welcome World Authority @johnstepper .
Join us for an engaging discussion on #WorkOutLoud

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

.@johnstepper Hello John. Heartiest Welcome. Happy to have you here :-) #WorkOutLoud.

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

Q1. Tell us a little bit about Work out Loud concept, what do you mean by it ? @johnstepper #WorkOutLoud

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb The phrase was about making work visible, I found that wasn't enough for most ppl. It led to activity but not purpose. #WorkOutLoud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

.@johnstepper Tell us a little more to understand better. Why do people need to make their work visible ? #WorkOutLoud

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb @johnstepper is #workoutloud also somewhere related to one's personality?

— Rakshita Dwivedi (@Raks_d) June 1, 2016

@Raks_d @rucsb Great question and...not in my opinion. It can be empowering for anyone (and safe). https://t.co/lXOyDJAus6 #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

@Raks_d @rucsb "At work, the current generation of tools and practices make it possible for everyone to work out loud" Nice : @johnstepper

— Vandana Singh (@Singh_Vandana) June 1, 2016

.@Singh_Vandana @Raks_d @johnstepper To me "Work Out Loud" is about adopting Grwoth Mindset. Everything else follows #WorkoutLoud

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb @Singh_Vandana @Raks_d It's a good start. :-) Combined, the 5 elements of WOL are like a superpower. #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

Q2 .@johnstepper That sounds interesting. So What are the components of working out Loud ? #WorkOutLoud

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb That last one - a Growth Mindset - is something you can develop. It allows you to experiment & learn from setbacks. #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

@rucsb Relationships, Generosity, Visible Work, Purposeful discovery, & a Growth Mindset. https://t.co/60v7NstF6O #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

.@johnstepper Work Out Loud- helps you deepen relationships, learn, discover . So #workoutloud is about Learning #NewWaytoWork . Isn't it ?

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb WOL is, increasingly, a required 21st-century skill. How to find ppl & deepen relationships to collaborate, innovate... #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

.@johnstepper Despite the fact that our Work has changed , we continue to work using same old practices. How to enable shift ? #WorkOutLoud

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb The key is habits. It's like diet & exercise. People know what's better but old habits are deeply ingrained. #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

Q4. Is working out loud an improved, better, New way to Work ? #WorkOutLoud @johnstepper

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb Yes. The concepts aren't new. The innovation is in helping people change their habits at work. #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

.@johnstepper Some people act as gatekeepers of information. How do you change their habits ? #Workoutloud

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb You get a few 100, then a few 1000, then social proof is a powerful lever to get more. #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

.@johnstepper Thats a key insight ! Social Proof . How do we measure or quantify success ? #WorkOutLoud

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb We're doing structured surveys inside orgs with WOL circles - about key skill development, how they *feel* about work #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

.@johnstepper Wouldn't the feel factor vary according to your Role ? Some jobs are intrinsically more rewarding #WorkOutLoud

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb Great research on "job crafting" that doesn't support it. People in same role event split between job, career, passion. #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

@rucsb WOL circles help people take "small steps, practiced over time, w/ feedback & peer support." https://t.co/LSIf3TWMSi

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

Q5 @johnstepper Some are early adopters of ESN. How can we use Social Processes to co-create richer, better outcomes ? #WorkoutLoud

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb Having an ESN at work makes it *much* easier to find people & knowledge, establish connections, & deepen relationships. #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

.@johnstepper ESN Also helps you find *Experts* and Discover *Expertise* :-) #WorkOutLoud

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb Yes, and...it doesn't just "happen." We almost expect the tech will make it all visible but it doesn't work that way. #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

@rucsb Most ESN projects fail to tap into employee's intrinsic motivations. It's been a missing piece. https://t.co/keA2JMSMwp #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

.@johnstepper So do you recommend #WorkOutLoud initiatives should appeal to Autonomy, Mastery ,Purpose - Intrinsic Motivators ?

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb Thanks. You beat me to it. :-) The sets in the WOL circle guides naturally do that. #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

Q6. What are the benefits to Leaders for #WorkoutLoud ? Is it any different from that of a Knowledge worker ? @johnstepper

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb I'm working with Bosch on a management program now, to help leaders practice & signal to orgs the desired behaviors. #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

.@johnstepper Super. Should one start at Top or work with key adopters across different levels ? #WorkOutLoud

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb The latter. Plant the seed and attract early adopters, and go from there. The top will catch up after survey results. #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

@rucsb Some will sense a diminishing of control & authority as employees become empowered. #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

.@johnstepper In your experience, are #Leaders comfortable with that ? @WorkOutLoud

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb Again, depends on the leader. Those playing defense will not like it. Those who care about the org will. #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

@rucsb Depends on the leader! Benefits incl having ppl who are more effective & collaborative, feel better about what they do. #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

Q6. How do bureaucratic and hierarchical organizations reap benefits of #WorkOutLoud ? @johnstepper

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb I purposefully designed WOL circles so that all it takes is one person to plant the seed. e.g,. https://t.co/COIBhuWH3r #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

.@johnstepper Super story. #WorkOutLoud gives us the confidence that the process is scalable , repeatable with numerous business outcomes

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb The peer-to-peer, distributed nature of circles makes it possible to spread behavior change in a scalable way #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

@rucsb Once you've planted the seed, the positive feedback can get the attention of HR L&D & more. #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

@rucsb I love the example in that last link - WOL in a tax office - because it shows how easy it is to start. #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

Last Q . Share examples of few companies where you observe #WorkOutLoud works exceptionally well @johnstepper

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb The company that is taking it the farthest is Bosch. They spread it & measured it, and now adapting it and scaling it. #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

.@johnstepper Thank you for your super insights . Would love to learn more through your blog about Bosch case study. #WorkOutLoud

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb I'll be sure to write about it. :-) Will likely be in the 2nd edition of the book along with other stories. Thank you! #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

@johnstepper Aha. There is 2nd edition too :-) Good to know. #WorkOutLoud

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb I aim to improve on the first one. #GrowthMindset :-)

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

@johnstepper Awome. You walk the talk :-)

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

@rucsb Others incl Cisco, World Bank, https://t.co/cqNTi08969, The first few circles are in a few dozen orgs at this point. #workoutloud

— John Stepper (@johnstepper) June 1, 2016

Thank you @johnstepper for sharing your time & insights with community.It was pleasure to interact & learn from ur experience #WorkOutLoud

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

.@johnstepper You were pretty amazing. Thank you. I will storify and share link later. #WorkOutLoud

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

Thank you everyone for joining and tuning in #WorkOutLoud @Singh_Vandana @Raks_d @sahana2802 @anupamaskapoor

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016

The missing piece in most Organizations change program https://t.co/bNc1WoaDQc by @johnstepper cc @KanishaRaina @khalidraza9 @reerinsroy

— Ruchi (@rucsb) June 1, 2016