Articles
Leading Through Crisis
Recently, I had the enjoyable experience of being a podcast guest and not the host for a change! It was fun to switch seats and
“Don’t Isolate Yourself” and Other Advice For First-Time Managers
This article first appeared on hbr.org/ascend When you’ve spent the majority of your career as an individual contributor, leading a team for the first time
Becoming a Manager Always Feels Like You’re Doing It Wrong
Being promoted to manager is an exciting time and a significant marker in one’s career. A key thing to remember as a first time leader
Hybrid Work: Four Things To Consider
In the May-June publication of Harvard Business Review, London Business School professor Lynda Gratton provides an in-depth look at her research on the impact Covid-19
The Top CEO Challenge of 2021? Developing Next Generation Leaders
According to the Global Leadership Forecast 2021, “fewer than half of leaders feel they are effective in leadership skills that will be most critical for
New Managers – Play The Long Game
Overwhelm, excitement, pressure, optimism all swirl together when a new leader steps into their first people management role. We often place additional pressure on ourselves
Books & Podcasts
Some of the things I read and listen to that may help you, too:
Books
PEAK – if you’re like me, you have an interest in learning how to get better. K. Anders Ericsson’s work on human achievement dispels a lot about what we’ve heard in the mainstream media. Spoiler alert: Hollywood stories about genius are not exactly accurate! Dr. Ericsson’s decades of work reveal evidence-based insight into high achievers, and how we can learn from them to accelerate our own lives.
The Coaching Habit – if you find coaching awkward, or you’re a people leader who dislikes having to coach, this book by Michael Bungay-Stanier will make your life a lot easier.
ALI – a spectacularly written book about one of the greatest athletes of all time, Muhammad Ali. Jonathan Eig is a brilliant writer.
The Effective Manager – great evidence-based read on the fundamentals of management. Author Mark Horstman is an inspiring speaker who walks the talk!
Psycho-Cybernetics – hate the title, love the book. One of my all-time favourites, written in 1960 by Dr. Maxwell Maltz, a Columbia University trained plastic surgeon. Fascinating read about self-image and how your mind can help (or hinder) accomplishing your goals.
Podcasts
Last 8% Morning – led by co-founder of the Institute for Health and Human Potential, Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry, this has helped level set my days during the pandemic. Great way to start the day with focus and momentum.
The Prof G Show – interesting perspective on business from Scott Galloway, professor of marketing at NYU Stern School of Business.
Six Pixels of Separation – host Mitch Joel is a really interesting keynote speaker, and keeps his finger on the pulse of all things business, innovation, and technology.
Humans 2.0 with Mark Metry – mental health focused Global Top 100 show for entrepreneurs. Lots of amazing guests with sharp insights and honest reflections. Mark is a genuine guy who truly cares about what he’s doing.
3 Books – host Neil Pasricha is on a 15 year mission to uncover the 1000 most formative books in the world. Neil is an interesting guy who helps stretch your mind.