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Managed By Morons: Lessons of Leadership with James Lawther
Summary
In this episode Stu Day and special guest James Lawther (author of ‘Managed by Morons’) discuss the intricacies of leadership and management, drawing from personal experiences and insights from James's book.
They explore the importance of learning from bad leadership, the need for psychological safety in organisations, and the balance between effectiveness and efficiency.
The discussion emphasises the significance of understanding systems within organisations, the impact of bonus-driven development, and the necessity of a customer-centric approach.
Ultimately, they highlight the importance of building trust and fostering a culture that encourages open communication and continuous learning.
Takeaways
- Leadership is about creating a culture of trust.
- You learn more from bad experiences than good ones.
- Management is straightforward but often poorly executed.
- Focus on effectiveness, not just efficiency.
- Psychological safety is crucial for open communication.
- The system must be managed, not just the people.
- Long-term thinking leads to better outcomes.
- Measurement can drive the wrong behaviours.
- AI should be used to solve real problems, not just for the sake of it.
- What kind of legacy do you want to leave as a leader?
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Leadership and the Book
03:02 The Journey of Writing and Blogging
05:57 Learning from Bad Leadership
08:47 The Importance of Systems in Leadership
11:33 Case Studies and Real-World Examples
14:28 The Impact of Incentives on Team Dynamics
17:15 Psychological Safety in the Workplace
21:34 Creating a Safe Space for Open Communication
22:40 The Swiss Cheese Model: Learning from Mistakes
27:01 Connecting Experiences Across Industries
29:11 Admitting Failure: A Key to Improvement
31:46 Understanding Purpose in Business
36:55 The Dangers of Target-Driven Culture
41:05 The Importance of Systems Thinking
45:44 Optimising Systems Over Individual Performance
48:23 The Impact of Systemic Issues on Operations
51:30 The Cost of Short-Term Thinking
53:45 The Balance Between Efficiency and Effectiveness
56:36 Learning from Failures in Organisations
01:01:33 Building Trust in Leadership
01:03:14 Legacy and Leadership: What Will You Be Remembered For?
01:05:07 Show Close
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In this episode Stu Day and special guest James Lawther (author of ‘Managed by Morons’) discuss the intricacies of leadership and management, drawing from personal experiences and insights from James's book.
They explore the importance of learning from bad leadership, the need for psychological safety in organisations, and the balance between effectiveness and efficiency.
The discussion emphasises the significance of understanding systems within organisations, the impact of bonus-driven development, and the necessity of a customer-centric approach.
Ultimately, they highlight the importance of building trust and fostering a culture that encourages open communication and continuous learning.
Takeaways
- Leadership is about creating a culture of trust.
- You learn more from bad experiences than good ones.
- Management is straightforward but often poorly executed.
- Focus on effectiveness, not just efficiency.
- Psychological safety is crucial for open communication.
- The system must be managed, not just the people.
- Long-term thinking leads to better outcomes.
- Measurement can drive the wrong behaviours.
- AI should be used to solve real problems, not just for the sake of it.
- What kind of legacy do you want to leave as a leader?
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Leadership and the Book
03:02 The Journey of Writing and Blogging
05:57 Learning from Bad Leadership
08:47 The Importance of Systems in Leadership
11:33 Case Studies and Real-World Examples
14:28 The Impact of Incentives on Team Dynamics
17:15 Psychological Safety in the Workplace
21:34 Creating a Safe Space for Open Communication
22:40 The Swiss Cheese Model: Learning from Mistakes
27:01 Connecting Experiences Across Industries
29:11 Admitting Failure: A Key to Improvement
31:46 Understanding Purpose in Business
36:55 The Dangers of Target-Driven Culture
41:05 The Importance of Systems Thinking
45:44 Optimising Systems Over Individual Performance
48:23 The Impact of Systemic Issues on Operations
51:30 The Cost of Short-Term Thinking
53:45 The Balance Between Efficiency and Effectiveness
56:36 Learning from Failures in Organisations
01:01:33 Building Trust in Leadership
01:03:14 Legacy and Leadership: What Will You Be Remembered For?
01:05:07 Show Close