
As it Turns Out - No One's Got Their Shit Together
Learnings from inside the Collective Intelligence journey
By: Ian Harvey
Paperback | 1 January 2025
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Have you ever observed someone you admire, and thought, "Wouldn't it be nice to be like them and have my shit together too"?
That's something Harv often reflected on in his early years, navigating a plethora of challenges coming from many different angles.
Here's the thing-those people you admire are highly likely to be still working on 'getting their shit together'. However, a few have chosen a unique method of personal and professional development using the Collective Intelligence methodology. They do this with like-hearted others to guide them on their pathway to becoming their true selves while unlocking their potential. And they're still on their journey.
In a world where we are increasingly disconnected and fed information that reinforces our existing views, Collective Intelligence provides that level of connection, challenge, safety and care that nurtures curiosity and can help you on your journey.
Ian 'Harv' Harvey-a former sheep, beef and deer farmer-chose a different path in his late 40s to satisfy an itch that just wouldn't go away. He established Collective Intelligence, a diverse, human ecosystem that takes inspiration from Mother Nature to grow more emotionally intelligent leaders. As Harv says, "The gift of not being an expert is that it leaves so much room to be curious about what the fuck is actually going on, and how we best respond to that".
In reading 'As It Turns Out - No-one's Got Their Shit Together', you'll be inspired to start your own journey with Harv through his earthy, sometimes humorous, sometimes sad, but always true and engaging stories, of his own journey of 'getting his shit together'.
And he's still not there!
Industry Reviews
The journey towards authenticity takes courage and vulnerability. Harv embraces both as he chases his dream - shattering myths and popular opinion along the way.
- Margaret Kouvelis, Executive Director, Talent Central
Ian Harvey is your favourite leader's favourite leader. His raw authenticity matched with decades of cutting-edge practice make this a must-read for leaders who want to develop empathy and resilience. Harv has a mind like no other - and his insights are gold for leaders who understand that building empathy and making sense of complexity are the key to finding success.
When I think about the lessons that have defined my 20's, almost all of them have come from Ian Harvey. Harv's outlook on the world has taught me so much - to have it distilled onto paper is a gold mine.
- Finn Shewell, Creator Supermesh
Harv is an unstoppable force of nature. A blunt Kiwi man-of-the-land demeanour, conceals a great intellect and mastery of how people really work. He understands better than anyone else how to use the cumulative brain power of individuals to achieve things beyond their expectations. Ignore this book at your peril.
- Ian McDougall, Founder, Business Genetics (former GM Saachi & Saachi NZ).
Over the last few years, I have invited Harv to join various leadership programmes as a (very reluctant) guest speaker. The insights he offers around unflinching self-reflection, and what's possible when you look honestly at the less comfortable aspects of your own thinking is inspirational. If you want to grow, develop, improve as a human, this is gold.
- Sarah Tocker, coach, facilitator and leadership specialist
The collective intelligence method supports exactly what it says, 'collective intelligence'!
My personal experience as a leader enabled me to use the wisdom and experience of my colleagues in the group to grow my leadership awareness, stretch and goals. This book is a valuable tool in the leadership toolbox.
- Robyn Shearer, Deputy Chief Executive, Health New Zealand
This man has a craft, one that I cherish and value deeply. Thanks Harv for being vulnerable for us to connect fully. I'm expecting the same vulnerability in this book allowing more people to connect.
- Catherine Van Der Meulen, Co Founder of Girls Who Grow
The combination of Harv's irreverence and multiple lives, will be sure to make this a great read.
- Andrea De Almada, Founder of ADA Advisory
Chapter 1
Influences are forever, even though the impact they have can be modified-Thankfully, it doesn't matter if you haven't got your shit together-yet
Chapter 2
Why Authenticity Has Always Been a Fascination for Me-Authenticity: The unspoken secret of good relationships
Chapter 3
From Shepherd to Uni Student-Go do what others won't do and you'll succeed
Chapter 4
The Rag Trade is Bloody Tough-When authenticity is all you have in the tool kit
Chapter 5
The Rob Moodie Effect-Values and critical rigour define effective decisions
Chapter 6
Collective Intelligence: Origins and Defining Moments-Don't pretend you've got your shit together-admit vulnerability
Chapter 7
Collective Intelligence: The Early Stages-The power of collective minds
Chapter 8
Early CQ: The Powers of Listening and Emotional Intelligence-Being actively quiet provides true focus
Chapter 9
Fuck, Harv, has no one got their shit together?- Is the pain of failure too high to face up to reality?
Chapter 10
Our Backward Bureaucracy- Is efficiency different to innovation? Is one way more valuable than the other?
Chapter 11
Diversity Started to Raise its Head- The power of different thinking
Chapter 12
Building Your Personal Base- And having external, invigorating interests is also important to your well-being
Chapter 13
The Need to Upskill in the face of Diversity Span- Is Number 8 wire the answer?
Chapter 14
Doing Business for the Sake of Shareholder Returns Only is One Way to Fuck the Planet Quickly- How will future generations have the environment they can enjoy?
Chapter 15
Becoming Conscious- Outliers are curious, ambitious, authentic and often complex
Chapter 1
Accuracy of 'Feelings' is an Important Muscle to Grow- Being enough aware to express your feelings
Chapter 17
Paradigm Shifts- Through honest and sincere feedback comes a paradigm shift
Chapter 18
Collective Intelligence: The Futures- Bringing potential into the world
ISBN: 9781067052805
ISBN-10: 1067052801
Published: 1st January 2025
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 194
Audience: Professional and Scholarly
Publisher: Collective Intelligence
Dimensions (cm): 22.86 x 15.24 x 1.35
Weight (kg): 0.27
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