Videos:
Brene Brown – The Power of Vulnerability – 20mins – make the time!
Brene Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk at TEDxHouston, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share
Ben Zander – Work (How to give an A) – 14mins
Motivating – thought provoking and practical tool!!
Ben Zander – An Art of Possibility (Evaluation video) – 10 mins
Ben Zander uses his talents as a Conductor to explore valuable insights on Leadership
Nelson Mandela interview with Opray Winfrey – 7mins
A moving and memorable interview with this Great Leader
Lessons on Leadership – From Mandela to Obama – 20mins
Rick Stengel of Time and David Remnick of The New Yorker discuss Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela
Brene Brown – Shame and Empathy – 9mins
“In an excerpt from her new psycho-educational shame-resilience curriculum, University of Houston researcher and educator Brené Brown (well-known for her ‘the power of vulnerability’ speech) discusses the destructive nature of shame and the healing power of empathy.”
Brene Brown – Embracing Vulnerability
We think in vulnerability as a dark emotion like fear and shame, we don’t want to be vulnerable because that means I’m at risk, I’m afraid, I’m exposed and we say to ourselves I don’t want to be like this. Vulnerability is the centre of difficult emotion but is the birth place as the positive emotions.
Books:
Lead with Wisdom – Mark Strom
How Wisdom transforms Good Leaders into Great Leaders
The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle
The Ultimate Mindfullness guide
The Way of Transition – William Bridges
Essential reading for anyone involved in change management
Good to Great – Jim Collins
A brilliant read based on a five year research project – Can a good company become a Great company
Mandela’s Way – Fifteen Lessons on Life, Love and Courage – Richard Stengel (Prefaced by Nelson Mandela)
Richard Stengel had the privilege to spend many days, months and years with Nelson Mandela. From his many conversations and observations with Madeba. Richard Stengel has summarised the Lessons learnt and taught by Mandela. A great read and reference.
The Truth About TRUST in Business – Vanessa Hall
Develop and grow your own foundations of trust, both on an individual and an organisational level.
The SPEED of TRUST – Stephen M.R. Covey / Rebecca R. Merrill
How trust effects the trajectory and outcome of our lives – both personally and professionally – and what we can do to change it.
Triggers – Marshall Goldsmith
Creating behavior that lasts – Becoming the person you want to be
Articles
How to tell if you are following your Calling or just following your Ego – Jeff Haden – LinkedIn
Excellent differentiation here between Ego and Calling (I refer to ‘Calling’ as our Wisdom). Ego vs. Wisdom and the conversation we have in our heads that requires us to facilitate that ‘story’ which serves us well.
Coaching The Brain – David Rock
The Magic in Dialogue – Collaborative Intellect
Future Trends in Leadership Development – Nick Petrie
HBR – What coaches can do for you – Diane Coutu and Carol Kauffman
HBR – Managing your Boss – John J Gabarro and John B Kotter
Assessing Coachability – Marshall Goldsmith
The Seven Pillars of Leadership Wisdom – AM Azure consulting Ltd
