(audiobook) Belonging is important. When in pain, 3 outcomes 1. Live in CST pain seek relief try to numb pain or pass it on to others. 2 deny pain and makes it pass to those around you and your children. 3 own pain develop empathy and compassion in yourself and others. Bring authentic self, don’t […] Source ..read more

(audio book) [This was not what I was expecting based on the title, it is mostly about psychedelics, somewhat interesting stories but it lacks a lot of robust scientific study. The book seems to try and convince the reader that scientific study is warranted and new approaches may be needed, as it sounds like they […] Source ..read more

(Audio book) Algorithms deciding things sometimes based on insufficient data and can cause life changing problems Everyone has models which are a simplification of reality. They often work but sometimes don’t as they don’t take everything into account. They need to be constantly updated or they become stale. Racism is our model being flawed, generalization, […] Source ..read more

(Audio Book version) Gratitude – write down things we are grateful for. Recognition increases employee engagement. Need to celebrate accomplishments. Addictions abound, statistically everyone is impacted directly/indirectly. Numbing takes both good and bad away. Resentment related to lack of boundaries.Instead of trying to numb, lean into, understand reason. It’s not what we do it, but […] Source ..read more

C.A.R.E loop -> Connect, Achieve, Respect, Empower Platform (You) Unstoppables Connect Achieve Respect Empower Activate the 10x advantage Source ..read more

While this book seems to try and inspire ones to lead tribes with various examples, anectdotes and information, it seems to miss the mark in terms of depth. It is similar to Start with Why by Sinek, but lacks the depth and analysis. Explains the concept of tribes, or people with similar interest and viewpoints. […] Source ..read more

Study of a few companies that had an inflection point in their results going from good to great. Disciplined people, disciplined thought, disciplined action Growth of leadership to “level 5” – capable individual -> contributing team member -> competent manager -> effective leader -> level 5 leader Level 5 leaders think of the organization before […] Source ..read more

Getting everyone onboard working together brings motivation and results Source ..read more

Manipulation only works for so long (transactional interactions) , inspiration builds loyalty Golden circle What – how – why Most use what to explain what they do, but decisions are often based on “gut” – which reverberates with why. When we believe what someone else believes (why) we feel more connected to that. Consistently going […] Source ..read more

Excellent book, theory is that with appropriate feedback, people will learn and adapt better Based on a quadrant with one axis of caring personally and one axis to challenge directly Caring and challenging leads to radical candor which is the target Challenge directly without caring – Obnoxious Aggression Care too much without challenging – Ruinous […] Source ..read more