Author: mikeswelsh
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The Book Slide
What it is, Why is it 2008, I faced a life-changing event and asked my dad for advice. He suggested keeping myself busy and focused by reading, running, or getting a dog. So, I downloaded the Audible app and listened to audiobooks while running, which helped me get through tough times. During my job at…
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Takeaways
Reflecting on personal mistakes and lessons learned, the writer acknowledges their initial hubris, arrogance, and lack of humility. Admitting ignorance led to continuous learning, while dependence on team collaboration resulted in leadership growth. Emphasizing humility, they advocate for the power of asking “How can I help?” to foster successful outcomes and team responsibility. (ai generated…
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My five questions to understand and learn.
These five questions, designed to understand how humans think, behave, and operate in the world, can be utilized in interviews or other interactions. The sequencing and follow-ups of these questions provide valuable insights into fear, our perceptions of concepts, the best and worst parts of our jobs, alignment with roles, and essential actions for companies.…
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The Dichotomy of Leadership
“The Dichotomy of Leadership” by Jaco Willink explores the delicate balance that leaders must maintain to be effective. Willink, a former Navy SEAL officer, emphasizes that leadership is not about choosing one extreme over the other but finding the right balance between seemingly opposing qualities. Willink discusses various dichotomies that leaders face, such as the…
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Never Finished
Unshackle your mind and win the war within This is an amazing listen, the progression format that Goggins goes through was excellent. The idea that you can do anything and how to use self talk and criticism to fuel the ‘taking of souls’ and playing back all the negative to use to find the way…