Logical Incrementalism
Derek Fisher comes up with some great theories. (His last one in this blog was on his Convoy Theory.) In this video blog, Derek talks about why he delays making decisions until one really has to be made.
An engineer’s perspective on Emotional Intelligence
It is perhaps both the most needed and least understood skill in business, that of emotional intelligence. James Standen’s perspective is especially interesting given his engineering background.
From Manager to Leader
I gave a talk recently at MaRS about seven things a manager needs to do to become a leader. If you have too much time on your hands, you might consider watching it.
Are you listening?
I asked Derek Fisher what he thought was the greatest skill he learned in being a manager and he said, listening. Surprisingly, his answer was repeated by several other people of whom I asked the same question.
Advice to Prospective Managers
If you think you might like to be a manager, listen to Kerri Golden’s video blog about something you might like to consider.
Building a Team
You know how you tend to surround yourself with people just like yourself? While it may be fun, it might not result in the best team. James Standen’s approach and his comparison to the Irish potato famine is insightful.