Yet another in a series on Leading Yourself. In this episode, the content gets out of hand, as we look at the question "Who are your Trusties." And yes, it's trusties, not trustees.

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The first of a series on Leading Yourself. In this episode, we look at some dichontomies and contrasts: Telescope or Microscope; Tasky or Teamy; Compass or Clock; Innovation or Stability. Knowing your preferences in each of these areas can help you be a more effective leaders.

Sources Cited:

Peter Drucker, Managing Oneself is the second chapter in this book: https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Yourself-Measure-Clayton-Christensen/dp/1422157997

Robert Terry, Seven Zones for Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Zones-Leadership-Authentically-Stability/dp/0891061584

Charles & Ray Eames, Powers of Ten: https://youtu.be/0fKBhvDjuy0

The first of a series on Leading Yourself. In this episode, we look at How to you like to receive information? and How do you learn best?

Sources Cited:

Peter Drucker, Managing Oneself is the second chapter in this book: https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Yourself-Measure-Clayton-Christensen/dp/1422157997

Ronald Riggio, Susan E. Murphy, Frank Pirozzolo: Multiple Intelligences in Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/Multiple-Intelligences-Leadership-Organization-Management-ebook/dp/B000SH31DS

Howard Gardner: Multiple Intelligences: New Horizons in Theory and Practice: https://www.amazon.com/Multiple-Intelligences-Horizons-Theory-Practice/dp/0465047688

Sources almost cited:

• This is the text I referred to, but could not remember while I was writing and recording this episode. Behold, the irony of it all:

Barbara Oakley, Learning How to Learn. https://www.amazon.com/Learning-How-Learn-Spending-Studying/dp/0143132547 

There are two kinds of values, and you have them both. How you handle them is what matters.

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This episode explores the myth of The Glamour of Leadership. No such thing, but still, leadership is worth pursuing.

It's an odd fact that our expendability can be a source of value, both personally and for the organizations where we serve.

Sources:

Noel Tichy, The Leadership Engine.

Noel Tichy. The Cycle of Leadership.

This time, he's naming names, talking about how pressing leadership has made a difference.

Sources mentioned:

Bellasco & Stayer, Flight of the Buffalo

John Miller, QBQ, The Question Behind the Question

Ernie Kovacs -- Mr. Question Man

Part 2, and a more nuanced view of our leadership practice. 

Books referenced in this episode:

• Richard Sennett, The Craftsman

Not referenced, but relevant:

• James K. A. Smith, Cultural Liturgies (Boxed Set)