Andy Robin: Tapas-Inspired Teamwork

MaxAMAZING Your Retirement with Len Hayduchok

Our vision for retirement is often too small when it should be a capstone time of enjoyment and fulfillment. Each episode explores how different interviewees flourish in this season, with reflection on strategic takeaways for our listeners.

Discover the "tapas life" approach to building a fulfilling, collaborative team. Learn how to navigate identity transitions, balance lifestyle, and inspire meaningful impact.

In this episode, Len Hayduchok and our guest, Andy Robin discuss:

• Diverse Upbringing
• Tapas Life Approach
• Unwinding vs. Winding Up Identities
• Rhythm, Pace, and Lifestyle
• Meaningful Impact and Fulfillment

Key Takeaways:

• By encouraging team members to share their varied backgrounds and experiences, organizations can foster a culture of openness and innovation.
• The "tapas life" approach of exploring a variety of small, meaningful activities can translate well to team dynamics.
• As teams evolve, it's crucial to thoughtfully unwind old identities and wind up new ones, and providing structured support for team members to explore their evolving roles and values can ease this transformative process and unlock newfound engagement.
• Balancing the team's pace and structure is essential for long-term sustainability.

“Don't retire and sit around looking at the grass grow. Create a new life."

— Andy Robin

About the guest, Andy Robin:

Andy Robin was born in Chicago and raised in Mexico City. He holds a BA in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from Harvard University. He has been happily married to Carole for 39 years, and they have two fine kids, Nick (37) and Molly (35). Andy was an entrepreneur with his dad in the computer industry in the early ‘70s in Mexico City (his dad moved the family there from Chicago to pursue an opportunity). He was in the semiconductor industry for 22 years, mostly in marketing, but also as a general manager, and most recently as VP of New Business Ventures. He was a housedad from 2002 to 2007 until Carole and Andy’s youngest went off to college.

Connect with Andy Robin:

Website: https://www.tapaslife.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-robin-7582721/

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/TheTapasLife/?_rdc=1&_rdr#

About the host, Len Hayduchok:

Len Hayduchok is a Certified Financial Planner with over 25 years of experience in the financial services profession. He is the founder and President of Dedicated Financial Services and Dedicated Senior Advisors, providing comprehensive wealth management programs to individuals in their retirement and retirement-planning years. Len is committed to advising clients based on their best interests and has extensive training in securities and life insurance. He is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business and Biblical Theological Seminary. Len is dedicated to client and community education, offering various resources and instruction on retirement-related topics.

Learn more about Len’s book:

MaxAMAZING Your Retirement: Practical Guidance for an Enjoyable and Fulfilling Capstone to Your Life

Book website: https://maxamazing.com/

The book "MaxAMAZING Your Retirement" challenges the conventional view of retirement as merely accumulating assets and emphasizes the importance of aligning financial resources with one's true values and desires. Len introduces his Life/Money System, guiding readers through a journey of self-discovery and financial planning to achieve a meaningful and fulfilling retirement.

Dedicated Financial Services (Company website): https://www.dedicatedfinancialservices.com/

CONNECT WITH LEN:

https://maxamazing.com/len-hayduchok/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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