The omerisms podcast

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  • Episode 93. Hinkaku

    This months podcast deals with matters of culture.

    In today's episode, I speak to the Sumo concept of Hinkaku - that is, how being a champion is about more than tangible measures of performance. It also has to do with how we behave.

    If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.

    5 min
  • Episode 92. Self-Selecting Ourselves Out

    This month's topics focus on personal war stories and observations.

    In today's episode, I talk about an experience I had with the late, great Professor C.K. Prahalad when I was at Ross Business School, and specifically what it taught me about actually being clear about what we want, versus chasing some idea of what we think we want.

    If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.

    7 min
  • Episode 91. Turning Down Michael Jordan's Bulls

    This month's topics focus on personal war stories and observations.

    In today's episode, I talk about the time I turned down the chance to see Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls. Which is enough of a story in and of itself, but it's really a lesson in the need for balance, compartmentalization and looking out for yourself.

    If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.

    8 min
  • Episode 90. The Thing About Working With People

    This month's topics focus on personal war stories and observations.

    Today's episode focuses on the importance of being able to work with people as the route to our success - as well as the sheer difficulty of learning (and mastering) how to do so.

    If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.

    6 min
  • Episode 89. The Problem With Getting An Education

    This month's topics focus on personal war stories and observations.

    Today's episode discusses how, in our quest for 'more', we've confused learning, knowledge and credibility with degrees, diplomas and doctorates. We need a reset in our collective thinking and biases on the subject of education.

    If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.

    6 min
  • Episode 88. Mentor Yourself First

    This month's topics focus on personal war stories and observations.

    Today's episode focuses on career management and specifically the fact that we cannot outsource our career management to others within our organizations, no matter how good or strong they might be.

    If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.

    6 min
  • Episode 87 - The Fine Line

    This month's podcasts focus on the art of communication - a critical skill no matter what we do for a living.

    In today's episode, I speak to the fine line we walk when we're in the midst of combative communications. In particular, I speak to the four elements that allow us to tell when it's constructive and when it's not.

    If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.

    6 min
  • Episode 86. Sometimes The Problem With Our Message Is Us

    This month's podcasts focus on the art of communication - a critical skill no matter what we do for a living.

    In today's episode, I discuss how no amount of clever language and word smithing can make up for a poor message or offering. That sometimes, the problem isn't in the message but with us.

    If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.

    5 min
  • Episode 85. How We React To Conflict

    This month's podcasts focus on the art of communication - a critical skill no matter what we do for a living.

    Today's episode focuses on the idea of conflict, and the fact that it can actually be a good thing for our relationships at home and at work. The question is one of intent and ego (or lack of it).

    If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.

    5 min
  • Episode 84. "Everyone Thinks They Have The Prettiest Wife At Home"

    This month's podcasts focus on the art of communication - a critical skill no matter what we do for a living.

    Today's episode focuses on the idea of objectivity in what we believe and what we communicate. It's important to believe in ourselves but still be objective enough to understand the reality of our situations.

    If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd love it if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps spread my message further. In addition, please check out my blog, www.omerisms.com, for more such content.

    6 min

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Omer Abdullah brings you The Omerisms Podcast, in which he explores interesting business issues with business leaders from across industries and across the world.