Articles
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
Why Stress Leads To Growth And How To Harness It
As many of us in North America are enjoying the tail end of summer, the realities of back-to-school and back-to-work linger on the horizon! Traffic
Managers – Are You Unknowingly Quashing Great Ideas?
Research shows that innovation is widely accepted as the driving force of growth and competitive advantage in organizations (Barsh, Capozzi, & Davidson, 2008; Tellis, Prabhu,
Firing Someone For The First Time? Remember This
Last weekend I spent time with a few old friends catching up over beers and BBQ, basking in the summer heat. It was backyard living
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.