These notes are my highlights and impressions, a form of digital marginalia of my reading. Summaries and recommendations. And, of course, MY BOOK(s) ;-)
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This is one of the cult books [https://amzn.to/3cqybgI] for artists in all fields, and it’s been on my list for a while. I pulled the trigger for the paperback on Amazon after Seth Godin [https://amzn.to/3tYyZPN] mentioned he practically stole from Steve. The War
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How you do anything is how you do everything. Every good leader has to have a signature communication style. Their voice. It’s also a way of developing a narrative that others have about you. And yes, it can be influenced and thus — designed. Let’s start by considering how
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“Good artists copy; great artists steal.” —Steve Jobs (stolen from Pablo Picasso) Everybody gets a stamp. It can be based on a stereotype, physical appearance, the type of work they’re doing, or their personality. Sometimes it’s tough to get rid of a lousy nickname, but there’s something
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This is probably one of those hated corporate expressions — Quick Wins. But for the lack of smarter words, I’m going to use it here anyway. The thing is, you have some fresh ideas when you first take over the management role, and it’s time to use them and
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Most of the new managers get promoted from within, and the way we get promoted isn’t necessarily the best. You see, typically, you do a great job in your role, and you get rewarded with a promotion to a manager. My experience stems mostly from sales organizations, but I’
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Chapter 1: Welcome To Management (or Keep Calm & Manage People?) Writing my 2nd book in public by publishing raw chapter drafts.
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Outline of my 2nd book. Starting now. Subscribe to follow along.
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I loved On Writing Well. Zinsser keeps you turning the pages even when writing about such a boring topic like grammar. He always seems to find a way to put little bits of fun into it, and he keeps surprising the reader.
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Pre-announcing my 2nd book: Challenge Accepted. From impostor to leader: becoming the boss you'd like to work for.
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Running saved my life, and that’s not an overstatement. This solitary activity helped me get my fat ass off the couch, motivated me to quit smoking, discover yoga, stop consuming alcohol, and adopt a plant-based lifestyle.
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The promise of the road, the excitement of America, the endless opportunities, and the optimism of life.