Articles
Finishing Off A Difficult Year? Here’s Your Next Step
Sometimes the right book falls into your lap at the right moment. Has that ever happened to you? Today I want to share a book
Catch Your Breath This Holiday Season
2019 has been quite a year. If you’re like me, that means plenty of peaks along with some valleys. Moments that light you up inside
A Bad Manager Can Wreak Havoc On Your Health
A recent article published in the Academy of Management Review highlights what many of us have experienced or observed at work – a bad boss
Moving On To Your Next Role? Finish Like A Pro
Last month I wrote an article that struck a chord with many readers, in particular those who follow me on LinkedIn (at last count it
Why Soft Skills Are So Hard – And So Important To Your Success
We’ve all read the articles about the importance of soft skills – how the things that make us uniquely human will be what set us
Great Employees Don’t Complain – They Walk Away
As a new manager, who comes to mind when you think of a great employee? In most cases it only takes a second or two
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.