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Book 18: “The Black Swan” by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Why Leaders Must Learn to Respect the Unpredictable “History is written by surprises.” If that line makes you slightly uncomfortable, good. That discomfort is precisely the point of Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s “The Black Swan” — and it’s why the book still matters for leaders who believe they are “prepared.” Taleb’s central idea is easy to…
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Play 18: We Are Never Truly Ready for What the Future Holds
Why education, careers, and leadership often fail to prepare us for disruption—and which timeless qualities help us stay relevant in an uncertain future.
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Book 17: “The Hero with a Thousand Faces” by Joseph Campbell
Explore Joseph Campbell’s The Hero with a Thousand Faces and discover how the hero’s journey offers a powerful framework for modern leadership and growth.
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Play 17: The Four Elements of Success — Together
Success isn’t just a ladder you climb; it’s a system you build. In this Play, I bring together four elements of success—vocation, potential, influence and helping others grow—and show how they form a powerful, repeating cycle of purpose, growth, impact and legacy in your life and leadership.
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Book 16: “Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter” by Liz Wiseman & Greg McKeown
Discover how Multipliers unleash intelligence, grow stronger teams, and elevate performance. Learn the five disciplines of leaders who make everyone smarter.
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Play 16: The Fourth Element of Success — Helping Others Grow
The fourth element of sustainable success is helping others grow. Discover why lifting others is the true legacy of leadership and how caring, coaching, and empowering people multiplies your impact.
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Book 15: “The 360° Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization” by John C. Maxwell
Discover why leadership doesn’t start at the top. Learn Maxwell’s 360-degree leader framework and how to lead up, across, and down from any position.
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Play 15: How to Grow Your Influence
Learn how to grow your influence authentically through trust, clarity, consistency, and service. Influence is not authority — it’s connection.
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Book 14: “Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces That Shape Behavior” by Jonah Berger
Discover the hidden social forces behind every decision in Jonah Berger’s Invisible Influence and how leaders can use awareness to shape culture and behavior.
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Play 14: Borrowed and Earned Influence
Effective leadership starts with borrowed influence—titles, roles, and endorsements—but lasts only through earned influence built on trust, competence, and care. Learn how to move from positional authority to lasting credibility.
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