From the diary of Cheryl Cran's story
Life and Experiences
- Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself? Some fun facts and anecdotes from your life.
- Which people helped you to get where you are today and what did they do for you?
- Who or what inspires you?
- Where did you get your schooling from? Has your education helped shape you to be the person that you are today?
- Explain some facts about Cheryl Cran that the world doesn't know; how would you describe yourself?
- Some words for your family? I assume without there supporting it won't be possible where we see Cheryl Cran, today.
Professional Career
- Can you briefly share your professional journey?
- Can you share our reader some words about your consulting firm NextMapping.com? How it stands out from other firms in the market.
- Cheryl, you are the author of five books, "101 ways" catch my eye; Can you share with our reader the secret of a contented life.
- Tell us something about your recent book NextMapping: Anticipate, Navigate & Create The Future of Work .
Leadership Advice
Cheryl Cran's story
Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself? Some fun facts and anecdotes from your life.
I grew up on a full working farm and I was very close to my father. He was a true entrepreneur and his philosophy as a parent was that 'nothing was impossible' - memorable events include moving from the farm across the country at 15 and getting my first job at 16 at McDonalds.
From the diary of Cheryl Cran's story
Life and Experiences
- Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself? Some fun facts and anecdotes from your life.
- Which people helped you to get where you are today and what did they do for you?
- Who or what inspires you?
- Where did you get your schooling from? Has your education helped shape you to be the person that you are today?
- Explain some facts about Cheryl Cran that the world doesn't know; how would you describe yourself?
- Some words for your family? I assume without there supporting it won't be possible where we see Cheryl Cran, today.
Professional Career
- Can you briefly share your professional journey?
- Can you share our reader some words about your consulting firm NextMapping.com? How it stands out from other firms in the market.
- Cheryl, you are the author of five books, "101 ways" catch my eye; Can you share with our reader the secret of a contented life.
- Tell us something about your recent book NextMapping: Anticipate, Navigate & Create The Future of Work .
Leadership Advice
Cheryl Cran's story
Which people helped you to get where you are today and what did they do for you?
The biggest challenge was my personality. I wanted to do things my way and I was very focused on getting things done quickly. A variety of leaders coached me and helped me to improve my leadership skills and to build greater mastery around understanding people and how to engage and motivate people at a higher level.
From the diary of Cheryl Cran's story
Life and Experiences
- Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself? Some fun facts and anecdotes from your life.
- Which people helped you to get where you are today and what did they do for you?
- Who or what inspires you?
- Where did you get your schooling from? Has your education helped shape you to be the person that you are today?
- Explain some facts about Cheryl Cran that the world doesn't know; how would you describe yourself?
- Some words for your family? I assume without there supporting it won't be possible where we see Cheryl Cran, today.
Professional Career
- Can you briefly share your professional journey?
- Can you share our reader some words about your consulting firm NextMapping.com? How it stands out from other firms in the market.
- Cheryl, you are the author of five books, "101 ways" catch my eye; Can you share with our reader the secret of a contented life.
- Tell us something about your recent book NextMapping: Anticipate, Navigate & Create The Future of Work .
Leadership Advice
Cheryl Cran's story
Who or what inspires you?
I have been lucky to have many - a boss in the bank was instrumental in guiding my progress. In the insurance company, I had a boss, Donna who had incredible tact and grace and helped me to say 'yes' to bigger opportunities. In the credit union, another boss, Linda who saw my entrepreneurial abilities and encouraged me to go seek what I wanted. The owner of the consulting firm I interned with Michael was very supportive and appreciative of my contributions and encouraged me to go off and start my own firm. My husband Reg is my business partner and has been instrumental in our consulting firm's success.
From the diary of Cheryl Cran's story
Life and Experiences
- Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself? Some fun facts and anecdotes from your life.
- Which people helped you to get where you are today and what did they do for you?
- Who or what inspires you?
- Where did you get your schooling from? Has your education helped shape you to be the person that you are today?
- Explain some facts about Cheryl Cran that the world doesn't know; how would you describe yourself?
- Some words for your family? I assume without there supporting it won't be possible where we see Cheryl Cran, today.
Professional Career
- Can you briefly share your professional journey?
- Can you share our reader some words about your consulting firm NextMapping.com? How it stands out from other firms in the market.
- Cheryl, you are the author of five books, "101 ways" catch my eye; Can you share with our reader the secret of a contented life.
- Tell us something about your recent book NextMapping: Anticipate, Navigate & Create The Future of Work .
Leadership Advice
Cheryl Cran's story
Where did you get your schooling from? Has your education helped shape you to be the person that you are today?
I have gone the non-traditional route for education- I went right into banking from high school and then I obtained numerous education throughout an entire career, diplomas in communication, numerous certifications in leadership, exponential innovation from Singularity University and currently am enrolled in an AI certification program through MIT. I believe that the future belongs to those who invest in lifelong learning. A lot of my education was 'on the job' with many fantastic leaders and mentors.
From the diary of Cheryl Cran's story
Life and Experiences
- Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself? Some fun facts and anecdotes from your life.
- Which people helped you to get where you are today and what did they do for you?
- Who or what inspires you?
- Where did you get your schooling from? Has your education helped shape you to be the person that you are today?
- Explain some facts about Cheryl Cran that the world doesn't know; how would you describe yourself?
- Some words for your family? I assume without there supporting it won't be possible where we see Cheryl Cran, today.
Professional Career
- Can you briefly share your professional journey?
- Can you share our reader some words about your consulting firm NextMapping.com? How it stands out from other firms in the market.
- Cheryl, you are the author of five books, "101 ways" catch my eye; Can you share with our reader the secret of a contented life.
- Tell us something about your recent book NextMapping: Anticipate, Navigate & Create The Future of Work .
Leadership Advice
Cheryl Cran's story
Explain some facts about Cheryl Cran that the world doesn't know; how would you describe yourself?
I sang in a rock band when I was 17 and we made a 45 record. For a client, I sang karaoke with the CEO at their awards gala. I am focused on people, I love to socialize and to have fun. I am service oriented I believe we all have a purpose.
From the diary of Cheryl Cran's story
Life and Experiences
- Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself? Some fun facts and anecdotes from your life.
- Which people helped you to get where you are today and what did they do for you?
- Who or what inspires you?
- Where did you get your schooling from? Has your education helped shape you to be the person that you are today?
- Explain some facts about Cheryl Cran that the world doesn't know; how would you describe yourself?
- Some words for your family? I assume without there supporting it won't be possible where we see Cheryl Cran, today.
Professional Career
- Can you briefly share your professional journey?
- Can you share our reader some words about your consulting firm NextMapping.com? How it stands out from other firms in the market.
- Cheryl, you are the author of five books, "101 ways" catch my eye; Can you share with our reader the secret of a contented life.
- Tell us something about your recent book NextMapping: Anticipate, Navigate & Create The Future of Work .
Leadership Advice
Cheryl Cran's story
Some words for your family? I assume without there supporting it won't be possible where we see Cheryl Cran, today.
As mentioned above my husband and business partner Reg Cran has been instrumental in my success. My Dad who passed away in 1984 influenced my entrepreneurial spirit. I have amazing family and friends who support my work.
From the diary of Cheryl Cran's story
Life and Experiences
- Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself? Some fun facts and anecdotes from your life.
- Which people helped you to get where you are today and what did they do for you?
- Who or what inspires you?
- Where did you get your schooling from? Has your education helped shape you to be the person that you are today?
- Explain some facts about Cheryl Cran that the world doesn't know; how would you describe yourself?
- Some words for your family? I assume without there supporting it won't be possible where we see Cheryl Cran, today.
Professional Career
- Can you briefly share your professional journey?
- Can you share our reader some words about your consulting firm NextMapping.com? How it stands out from other firms in the market.
- Cheryl, you are the author of five books, "101 ways" catch my eye; Can you share with our reader the secret of a contented life.
- Tell us something about your recent book NextMapping: Anticipate, Navigate & Create The Future of Work .
Leadership Advice
Cheryl Cran's story
Can you briefly share your professional journey?
I started in banking right out of high school; I got promoted annually in the ten years I was there. I was promoted to leadership at the age of 23 and I got headhunted by an insurance company when I was 28. I was an area manager for the insurance company and after a few years left there to start a mortgage program for a credit union. We oversold our targets in 18 months and from there interned with a consulting from and then went to start my own leadership/business consulting firm in 1997.
From the diary of Cheryl Cran's story
Life and Experiences
- Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself? Some fun facts and anecdotes from your life.
- Which people helped you to get where you are today and what did they do for you?
- Who or what inspires you?
- Where did you get your schooling from? Has your education helped shape you to be the person that you are today?
- Explain some facts about Cheryl Cran that the world doesn't know; how would you describe yourself?
- Some words for your family? I assume without there supporting it won't be possible where we see Cheryl Cran, today.
Professional Career
- Can you briefly share your professional journey?
- Can you share our reader some words about your consulting firm NextMapping.com? How it stands out from other firms in the market.
- Cheryl, you are the author of five books, "101 ways" catch my eye; Can you share with our reader the secret of a contented life.
- Tell us something about your recent book NextMapping: Anticipate, Navigate & Create The Future of Work .
Leadership Advice
Cheryl Cran's story
Can you share our reader some words about your consulting firm NextMapping.com? How it stands out from other firms in the market.
NextMapping is a future of work consultancy and we provide insights into trends and impacts on work - in addition, we provide the 'how' to be ready and how to be successful in the future. We do that through a proprietary process and unique approach that provides customized solutions for our clients.
From the diary of Cheryl Cran's story
Life and Experiences
- Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself? Some fun facts and anecdotes from your life.
- Which people helped you to get where you are today and what did they do for you?
- Who or what inspires you?
- Where did you get your schooling from? Has your education helped shape you to be the person that you are today?
- Explain some facts about Cheryl Cran that the world doesn't know; how would you describe yourself?
- Some words for your family? I assume without there supporting it won't be possible where we see Cheryl Cran, today.
Professional Career
- Can you briefly share your professional journey?
- Can you share our reader some words about your consulting firm NextMapping.com? How it stands out from other firms in the market.
- Cheryl, you are the author of five books, "101 ways" catch my eye; Can you share with our reader the secret of a contented life.
- Tell us something about your recent book NextMapping: Anticipate, Navigate & Create The Future of Work .
Leadership Advice
Cheryl Cran's story
Cheryl, you are the author of five books, "101 ways" catch my eye; Can you share with our reader the secret of a contented life.
I am the author of 7 books which include;
NextMapping - Anticipate, Navigate and Create The Future of Work
The Art of Change Leadership - Driving Transformation In a Fast Paced World
Leadership Mastery In a Digital Workplace
The Control Freak Revolution
101 Ways to Make Generations X, Y and Zoomers Happy at Work
50 Ways to Lead and Love It Say What You Mean - Mean What You Say
Contentedness is being happy with self and sharing with others.
From the diary of Cheryl Cran's story
Life and Experiences
- Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself? Some fun facts and anecdotes from your life.
- Which people helped you to get where you are today and what did they do for you?
- Who or what inspires you?
- Where did you get your schooling from? Has your education helped shape you to be the person that you are today?
- Explain some facts about Cheryl Cran that the world doesn't know; how would you describe yourself?
- Some words for your family? I assume without there supporting it won't be possible where we see Cheryl Cran, today.
Professional Career
- Can you briefly share your professional journey?
- Can you share our reader some words about your consulting firm NextMapping.com? How it stands out from other firms in the market.
- Cheryl, you are the author of five books, "101 ways" catch my eye; Can you share with our reader the secret of a contented life.
- Tell us something about your recent book NextMapping: Anticipate, Navigate & Create The Future of Work .
Leadership Advice
Cheryl Cran's story
Tell us something about your recent book NextMapping: Anticipate, Navigate & Create The Future of Work .
This book is my newest published Feb 2019 and it is focused on trends, strategies and ideas on how to leverage technology, how to focus on people first and how to 'create' your future of work.
From the diary of Cheryl Cran's story
Life and Experiences
- Can you please tell us a little bit about yourself? Some fun facts and anecdotes from your life.
- Which people helped you to get where you are today and what did they do for you?
- Who or what inspires you?
- Where did you get your schooling from? Has your education helped shape you to be the person that you are today?
- Explain some facts about Cheryl Cran that the world doesn't know; how would you describe yourself?
- Some words for your family? I assume without there supporting it won't be possible where we see Cheryl Cran, today.
Professional Career
- Can you briefly share your professional journey?
- Can you share our reader some words about your consulting firm NextMapping.com? How it stands out from other firms in the market.
- Cheryl, you are the author of five books, "101 ways" catch my eye; Can you share with our reader the secret of a contented life.
- Tell us something about your recent book NextMapping: Anticipate, Navigate & Create The Future of Work .
Leadership Advice
Cheryl Cran's story
Cheryl, as a founder and leader of Next Mapping Inc. your research area is Artificial intelligence and robotics; AI is the key player in the 4IR. How you envision the future? People are concerned that we are losing more job the machines shortly, How you foresee things ahead.
Actually, our research is in all things future of work and our focus is on 'people first.' AI is one aspect of what is impacting the future of work. Our research has found that jobs will shift and that workers are seeking different kinds of work. Mercer and World Economic Forum research confirm what we have found, which is there will be new work to replace the current work that is being automated. Also, although machine learning and AI can solve simple tasks there is a need for humans to be able to solve the more complex aspects of work. The future will be about humans and technology working together.
