Smart Choice #35 – January 2025 ?????
Santiago Tacoronte
Data-Driven Everything: Cut the Hype, Cash the Data | The Productivity Engineer | Climbing with Mondelez to Lead Global Snacking | Successfully Launched a Virgin Venture | Educator to 30K Future Leaders
As we enter 2025, it's a time for fresh beginnings and bold resolutions. Did you know that on January 1, 1985, the first mobile phone call was made in the UK, setting the stage for the communications revolution? Let this month be your launchpad for groundbreaking progress in your personal and professional endeavors.
Here are this month's top articles to kick off your year with actionable strategy, leadership, and productivity insights.
1. AI Agents and Business Processes: The Overlap We’re Overlooking
By: Timo Elliott
Artificial intelligence often operates in silos, detached from core business processes. Timo Elliott uncovers the hidden opportunities in integrating AI agents with everyday workflows, boosting efficiency and driving smarter decision-making.
?? Why read? Discover how to align AI tools with your business strategies to unlock seamless innovation.
2. The 4 Types of Luck: How to Create More Opportunities
By: Sahil Bloom
Luck isn’t entirely random. Sahil Bloom delves into the four types of luck—ranging from blind luck to self-made luck—and reveals how you can cultivate conditions to attract more opportunities in both life and business.
?? Why read? Reframe your thinking about luck and develop habits that help you create your own fortune.
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3. People Over Process: Why Human-Centered Leadership Wins
By: Nate Schloesser
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Rigid processes often stifle creativity and innovation. Nate Schloesser argues that prioritizing people—over structures and systems—leads to better engagement, performance, and outcomes.
?? Why read? Learn how to balance structure with flexibility to empower your team. ??
4. How to Delegate Effectively as a Manager
By: Daniel Silvestre
Struggling to let go of tasks? Dan Silvestre shares practical tips to master the art of delegation, from identifying the right tasks to assigning them to the right people so you can focus on what truly matters.
?? Why read? Maximize your team’s potential while freeing up your time for high-impact work.
5. How Women Can Overcome the “Broken Rung” in Leadership
The “broken rung” is the critical first step to management that many women miss out on, setting back their leadership journeys. This article and the bookdiscusses strategies for overcoming systemic barriers and fostering equity in the workplace.
?? Why read? Gain valuable insights on building a more inclusive, equitable workplace for rising leaders. ??
Wishing you a 2025 filled with clarity, productivity, and impactful decisions. Let’s make 2025 a year of thoughtful choices and exponential growth!
Santiago Tacoronte
Online Fitness & Nutrition Coach | Helping Busy Dads Get Fit, Boost Energy & Build Healthy Habits | Host of Fit Dad Hustle! Podcast | Transforming Health, One Step at a Time
1 个月This edition highlights vital themes in modern leadership and productivity. Emphasizing people over rigid systems and integrating AI can truly revolutionize organizational effectiveness and inclusivity.