Articles
Great Leadership In The Digital Economy: Four Key Mindsets
Recently MIT Sloan, in partnership with Cognizant, published their 2020 Future of Leadership Global Executive Study and Research Project (click here for the deeper dive). An
What To Do Before You Lose Your Job
At the end of 2019 my director role was phased out leaving me starting 2020 with a clean slate. I could see it coming from
The Dark Side Of Believing In Innate Talent
Happy New Year! I hope your 2020 will be filled with health, happiness and much success. May this new decade hold wonderful things for you!
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
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.