{email_subject}

DIGEST | The Weekly Newsletter
Friday 28th August 2020

Hello and welcome to DIGEST your weekly leadership and innovation update.

This week we are launching episode 2 of the iTHINK podcast featuring an interview with Doug Snedden who provides a very useful insight into the transition from a role in management to a non executive role on a board of a public company or not for profit organisation.

In the leadership area there is a focus on engaging teams and better performance reviews. In the career area there are articles emotional intelligence and happiness. Finally in the innovation section there are stories on disruption to learning and innovative leadership.

Have a great week and stay safe

Crispin.

PODCAST

The podcast can be found here HERE or subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Podcast Adict, Deezer, Podchaser, Listen Notes or wherever you find good podcasts.

LEADERSHIP

25 August 2020

Stop asking "How Are You" and have a real conversation.

Its time to stop asking “How Are You” and have a real conversation, as Dan Rockwell points out that it is time to stop using condescending or out of touch questions such as: How are you? How are you doing? How are you feeling? No one has good answers to these questions and any response […]

25 August 2020

Its time to rethink management

It is time to rethink management, as the author Gavet starts this article explaining that she is a huge fan of formal performance reviews when they are done correctly. In the ideal world employees receive constant feedback on performance and continual development in areas they need to improve. However it hardly ever such an effective […]

20 August 2020

Ten Steps Leaders Can take to Rebuild Trust in Untrusting Times

Leadership is a relationship that requires cultivation, influence comes from a wide variety of sources and based on respect. This article looks at the trust relationship between leaders and employees, citing recent troubles at Facebook, Google, Amazon, Target, Walmart and many more. Wharton adjunct professor management Greg P Shea offers ten steps for rebuilding trust […]

CAREER

Three things that will make you happier than money

26 August 2020

We all know the line ‘money doesn’t buy you happiness but it does come in a close second’. In this article the author uses research to identify the three things that ultimately will make you happier and more fulfilled than money. It is highly subjective and the article does recognise that anyone struggling financially is […]

The Hard Case for Soft Skills

26 August 2020

The Hard Case for Soft Skills is the latest newsletter update from Daniel Goleman. Goleman first introduced us to the concept of ‘Emotional Intelligence’ back in 1995 with his book of the same name. The book remains high on the list of mandatory reading for MBA students and those interested in developing leadership skills. Goleman […]

INNOVATION

A similar plan both Google and Telstra Plan to Disrupt Learning and University Qualifications

25 August 2020

Google and Telstra both Plan to Disrupt Learning and University Qualifications. While its not a new idea to train and accredit specific skills, Google’s recent announcement has people taking notice. That is because it is disruptive of the traditional career path from university or college. Its more accessible, it is faster and it is much […]

What is Innovative Leadership?

12 August 2020

What are the qualities of an innovative leader? often when people think of innovators they are really thinking about creative thinkers, people who generate ideas but the innovative leader is more than that. Innovative leaders typified by Elon Musk, Steve Jobs and others are people with big ideas who can motivate people to turn the […]

DISTRACTION

Who doesn't love baby panda's (YouTube)

Muzac for working at home - not too distracting (Spotify)

A New York soundscape and some great pix (New York Times)

We all need some escapism, we all need a new Batman (YouTube)

NASA have an application that lets you track the mars rover in real time

Windows 95 is 25 years old!

Please feel free to share if you found this useful and if this was forwarded on to you by someone else, then please subscribe to our mailing list.

Modify your subscription | View online