292 - David Price on the Power of Us

<p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">In this week’s episode, Tom is talking with author and thought leader, David Price, on the power of us.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">David is an author, educator, consultant, and public speaker based in North Yorkshire, UK. He has written two Amazon best-selling books, the latest titled, <em>The Power of Us: How We Connect, Act, and Innovate Together.</em> David has led innovation in education projects around the world for the past twenty years, following leadership roles in community, adult, further, and higher education. David is an advisor to the Mastery Transcript Consortium in the United States, the Canadian Education Association, Learnlife in Spain, and New York-based cultural consultancy, Sparks & Honey. In 2009, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by the Queen for services in education.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">Tune in for the conversation as Tom speaks with David about his most recent book, <em>The Power of Us,</em> and some of its most important takeaways.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[:10] About today’s episode with David Price.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[1:02] Tom welcomes David to the podcast!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[1:10] David speaks about his early life, where he grew up, where he has traveled, life as a freelancer, and growing up as a musician.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[4:35] About seven years ago, David wrote a famous book called, <em>Open,</em> which previewed the new age of open source and open talent. He shares what led him to write the book and what he wanted to accomplish by writing it.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;">[6:58] <em>Open</em> both encouraged people and companies to operate in a transparent and open manner. It also