Articles
How Social Class Prevents Great Managers From Breaking Through
In his recent HBR article, ‘The Forgotten Dimension of Diversity,’ Columbia professor Paul Ingram shares research indicating how social class is as important as race
How 2020 Called BS On Work Norms
Over the course of 2020, what unnecessary “work fat” have you seen melt away for good? It’s been happening in many organizations and become a
How to Grow Team Resilience as Winter Approaches
Hope you had a great Halloween weekend! I am rapidly approaching my maximum dose of mini Aeros and Kit-Kats, though each night I tend to
Managerial Amnesia – Why Does My Manager Forget Everything?
As a leader you’re constantly juggling demands – projects, people, politics, etc. The pace is dizzying, things change on a dime and it can be
Dear Managers: Employees Cannot Read Your Mind
What is the most common management challenge I’ve heard in organizations over the last month? Multiple conversations from different sectors highlighted virtually the same problem
Managers: Remove The Mask and Just Ask
Dear Managers, No one expects you to know everything. None of us truly “know it all,” so why do we, as managers, think we have
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.
