Having the wrong leader is a recipe for failure whether it is a Dreamer organisation or a Unicorn or a globally present Market Shaper. We look for three wrong qualities when we choose leaders. That is the beginning of a disastrous stint for the institution.
Most people have a fairly inaccurate sense of their own talents, especially when the question is how good they are in comparison to other people. It is important to assess leaders because a standardised assessment can tell you where your best talent would stack up against other leaders.
Should some topics be off-limits in the workplace? Some companies have started putting restrictions on what can and cannot be discussed at the workplace. Muzzling the employees may have unintended consequences.
Book Review - Dreamers and Unicorns: How Leadership, Talent and Culture are the New Growth Drivers - Pavan Lall
First it was all about designing better experiences for the customer experience (CX). Then there was a reluctant focus on Employee Experience (EX). Now it is time to shift to better design of Talent Experience (TalEx).
Once your boss gives you the go ahead for the project or idea, you are actually entering the most difficult part of the project. How to build enough enthusiasm to ensure success in implementing the idea. Persuading others is hard. Here are some ideas.
In this book Rory Sutherland builds a case for magic and alchemy. In science, everything has one correct answer. Human behavior and choices are guided by context. Pain killers are more effective when they are effective. Savlon launched an antiseptic liquid that did not “burn” like their competitor Dettol. The consumer complained that Savlon was ineffective because there was no burning sensation. Read my review about Alchemy - a book I really enjoyed.
