Lessons from Jean-Denis Greze

On Engineering Philosophy and Pragmatism 1. On the essence of great engineering: "When I was younger, I really liked the idea of building a perfect system and engineering something really, really, really well, and really perfectly. That's nice in the world of computer science and engineering and

Lessons from Julie Zhuo

On the Core Role of a Manager 1. "Your job, as a manager, is to get better outcomes from a group of people working together." [1][2] This is the fundamental definition of a manager's purpose. 2. "This is the crux of management: It is

Lessons from Dave Kline

On Leadership vs. Management 1. Separate managing from leading. In many large corporate organizations, you'll find a lot of management but not necessarily a lot of leadership. Management often involves command and control, while true leadership is about inspiring and motivating people to exceed their own expectations. [7]

Lessons from Jerry Colonna

Key Learnings & Philosophy These points encapsulate some of the core tenets of Jerry Colonna's teachings on leadership and personal growth. 1. Better Humans Make Better Leaders: The foundational belief of Colonna's work is that leadership development is fundamentally about personal development. To lead others effectively,

Lessons from Chip Conley

On Wisdom and Aging 1. "Aging is an extraordinary process whereby you become the person you always should have been." [1] 2. "A modern elder is as curious as they are wise." [2] 3. "We're not really wired to listen to and learn

Lessons from Ed Batista

On Leadership 1. On the Essence of Leadership: "Great leaders train people to become leaders. I mean ultimately leadership is about accomplishment through others." [1] 2. The Primary Responsibility of a Leader: "First, do no harm is as important in organizational life as it is in medicine,

Lessons from Joe Hudson

1. "Joy is the matriarch of a family of emotions, and she won't come into a house where her children aren't welcome." (Source: Lenny's Podcast, The Art of Accomplishment Podcast) 2. “Whatever emotion you're trying to avoid, you are inviting

Lessons from Matt Mochary

Personal Productivity and Mindset 1. Conduct an energy audit. Print out your calendar for the past week and color-code activities based on whether they gave you energy or drained it. Your goal should be to spend 75-80% of your time on energizing tasks. [1][2] 2. Identify your "Zone
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