Listens:
It’s Been a Minute podcast: Meg Wolitzer on her book The Female Persuasion- I loved her book The Interestings and have not cracked the spine on this one yet, but I found this conversation really relatable. She taps into the values of mentorship. As someone who is still searching for a mentor, it reminded me to keep moving forward on that quest.
The Knowledge Project podcast from Farnam Street: I stumbled on this website from Shane Parrish this week and am now obsessed with this podcast. I have listened to several podcasts featuring Barbara Oakley and this one is no exception in brilliance. About 40 minutes it, Dr. Oakley and I divert in our views, specifically in memorization, but I appreciate that she is challenging me to think deeply.
The Meaning of Nuance from the Pantsuit Politics podcast was highly engaging. Regardless of your political affiliation, this episode provides a look at the way Spaceship Media is engaging a bi-partisan discussion (started in Alabama) that allows for nuance. In our age of shouting and memes, I really appreciate the way the offer insight into the value of nuance, especially in challenging conversations. Let’s keep talking and keep the doors to grey areas of all conversations wide open.
Reads:
I’m about halfway through Boundaries for Leaders by Dr. Henry Cloud. It has given me the phrase, “ridiculously in charge” to consider as I reflect on closing up my first leadership role and moving into my second. The two essential boundaries that are sticking with me right now are: what you create and what you allow. These provide the framework for a culture that can thrive, survive, or fail. Several chapters in, I recommend this to anyone in a leadership role or pursuing one.
From my new found resource, Farnam Street: Go Fast and Break Things: The Difference Between Reversible and Irreversible Decisions I tend to be a significant overthinker or an impulsive underthinker. Being intentional in these types of decision takes practice and skill. They can also have deep and wide consequences if chosen incorrectly. A good read for a leadership team to consider.
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