Leadership Learning
Will Jones
President/CEO @ THOMPSON Child & Family Focus | Strategic + Thought Leadership
What Book I’m Reading
Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time: Scott, Susan
The master teacher of positive change through powerful communication, Susan Scott wants you to succeed. To do that, she explains, you must transform everyday conversations at work and at home with effective ways to get your message across—and get what you want.
At the tail end of your company’s startup phase, the same opportunities that generate revenue and fuel growth also bring new challenges. You need to hire—and train—rock-star team members, scale operations, prioritize opportunities, “wow” customers, and clearly communicate strategy throughout your organization—all while bringing on new clients and driving profitability.
What Article I’m Reading
Many companies rate their talent well above average. Besides being untrue, this is a dangerous strategy as your top performers will leave you if you do. In the mythical town of Lake Wobegon, made famous by Garrison Keillor on National Public Radio, it is said that all the children are above average. While you might laugh at that joke, it’s worth asking: are all the people in your organization rated above average, and how do honestly assess the talent in your organization?
What I’m Listening To
领英推荐
In this episode you'll learn the secrets to real, lasting change, how to harness the power of your values and use them as a foundation to turn your world around.
Brian Holman, the esteemed head coach of the Boston Cannons in the Premier Lacrosse League. Brian, a three-time All-American and NCAA Champion, shares invaluable insights from his storied career, from his playing days at Johns Hopkins to coaching triumphs at North Carolina and the University of Utah. As my mentor during my time at UNC, Brian's profound influence on my approach to leadership, overcoming adversity, and fatherhood is unparalleled. We discuss his unwavering moral fabric, his dedication to excellence, and the remarkable bond he shares with his son Marcus, offering a blueprint for fostering strong relationships and impactful coaching.
What I’m Watching
Organizational psychologist Benjamin Hardy explores the power of a 10x growth mindset, highlighting how you can achieve more in one week than most people do in one year. He explores the core principles of 10x and the ‘Future Self’ science to transform yourself, offers practical advice to achieve ambitious goals, addresses the challenges of adopting a 10x mindset and more.
What I’m Pondering
National Child Welfare consultant// Senior Fellow Child Welfare League of America
8 个月Thanks Will- Love the meeting suggestions !
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8 个月I love that book! Thanks for sharing.
Founder & CEO at Envesti Solutions
8 个月As leaders we have to be mindful of everyone's time, especially our own. This post is a great reminder to plan and prepare for meetings. Determining the outcome of the specific meeting will help us decide who needs to be included. This way we're much better stewards of everyone's time. Great post Will!
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8 个月Fierce Conversations is one of my all time favorite books.