Weekly Leadership Learning
Will Jones
President/CEO @ THOMPSON Child & Family Focus | Strategic + Thought Leadership
What Book I’m Reading
The One Truth, by 17x best-selling author and thought leader Jon Gordon, guides you on a path to discover revolutionary insights, ancient truths and practical strategies to elevate your mind, unlock your power and live life to the fullest.? The One Truth?is that our state of mind, the thoughts we think, the words we say, the life we live, the power we have and everything we experience is ultimately influenced by oneness and separateness.
What Article I’m Reading
Mike Krzyzewski had already won three NCAA titles with Duke when he was handed a more global challenge: manage and motivate the likes of LeBron and Kobe and return Team USA to dominance.
When our society talks about leaders, we focus on formal roles, such as the CEO. This view undervalues the role of informal leaders—team members who influence outcomes by the tone they set, how they conduct themselves, and how they interact with their peers. Their job title doesn’t include the word “manager,” but they play an outsize role in how teams perform.? In this article, NFL great Tom Brady and Nitin Nohria, of Harvard Business School, present a set of principles that people in any realm can apply to help teams successfully work together toward common goals.
Leaders must use both their mind and heart to lead effectively and give team members the confidence they need, writes John Baldoni.
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What I’m Listening To
You may know Nate Silver as an election forecaster. But he’s a poker player as well. And his experiences operating in a world of competition and risk led him to explore what his fellow gamblers, as well as hedge fund managers, venture capitalists, and many other kinds of maverick types do differently than other people.?
What I’m Watching
The Hidden Cost of Success: Simon Sinek & Trevor Noah on Friendship, Sacrifice, and Mental Health (youtube.com)
What if the sacrifices we make for our careers are costing us the most important relationships in our lives? Simon and Trevor share their thoughts on the delicate balance between success and friendship, offering valuable insights into why we need to prioritize our personal connections. This conversation will resonate with anyone striving for success while grappling with the loneliness that can come with it.
What I’m Pondering
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