Lead with Grounded Values, Not Reactive Urgency
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Books
- "Dare to Lead" by Brené Brown - Mentioned as the book for which Brené Brown is best known, focusing on her work on vulnerability.
- "Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit" by Brené Brown - This is Brené Brown's latest book, discussed extensively in the episode, covering themes of leadership, paradox, and the human spirit.
Research & Studies
- MIT study on AI projects - Cited for its finding that 95% of AI projects do not have a positive ROI, prompting discussion on the need for a more strategic approach to AI implementation.
People Mentioned
- Brené Brown (Researcher and Author) - The guest of the episode, discussing her latest book and leadership principles.
- Adam Grant (Friend of Brené Brown) - Mentioned for his agreement with Brené Brown's critique of "executive presence" and "charisma" as potentially biased terms.
- Tom Brady (Quarterback) - Referenced for his exceptional internal clock and ability to sense the field through his feet, illustrating the concept of temporal presence in leadership.
- Jeff Bezos (Founder of Amazon) - Quoted on his preference for trusting his gut over data in certain situations, leading to a discussion on intuition and pattern recognition.
- Steve Jobs (Co-founder of Apple) - Mentioned as an aspirational figure for leaders, with a humorous reference to his supposed disdain for focus groups.
Organizations & Institutions
- Harvard Business Review (HBR) - The publisher of the podcast, referenced for its long history of providing leadership content.
- National Football League (NFL) - The source of the "pocket presence" and "tush push" metaphors used to explain leadership concepts.
- Patriots (NFL Team) - Mentioned in the context of Tom Brady's tenure as their quarterback.
- Washington Commanders (NFL Team) - Mentioned as the team of Jaden Daniels, an example of a developing quarterback.
Websites & Online Resources
- hbr.org/subscribe - The website to visit for subscribing to Harvard Business Review.
Other Resources
- "Pocket Presence" - A leadership concept borrowed from the NFL, describing a leader's ability to anticipate, be aware of time, and understand their situation in a short timeframe.
- "Executive Presence" - A concept discussed and critiqued by Brené Brown and Adam Grant, seen as potentially biased.
- "Tush Push" (NFL Play) - Used as a metaphor for teamwork and collective force in leadership, originating from rugby scrums.
- "Hero's Journey" - Mentioned in the context of developmental milestones and breaking down personal armor.
- "Dare to Lead Programming" - The training program developed by Brené Brown based on her research, which has been used by 150,000 leaders globally.
- "Pickleball" - The sport that inspired Brené Brown's concept of "strong ground" due to its physical demands and the need for core strength.