Leadership
The Most Powerful Ten Letters in Two Words: Most People
Words shape reality.
The words “Most People” carry immense power.
They reveal societal norms and collective behavior.
Understanding them can drive change.
Don’t just follow the crowd; lead it.
“Most people live inside the box; innovators redefine its edges.” – Mike Brewer
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June 2024 Reading List
Books
The Power Law—Sebastian Mallaby—The Power Law unpacks a history of venture capital’s creation. I listened to this book during several long trail runs in Georgia! It’s fascinating.
Creating the Intangible Enterprise—KP Reddy—I consider KP a close acquaintance, if not a friend. We met several years ago while hiking up Camelback Mountain in Arizona. We were both attending a conference. KP’s book provides a pure definition of AI, followed by unpacking the skills necessary to thrive in the future. KP writes with a wit and wisdom you will appreciate.
Burned Out To Lit Up Cara E. Houser—I read Cara’s book as a preface to interviewing her for my MultifamilyCollective Podcast. The episode will air later. I loved Cara’s book, as it resonated with me on every level. Cara ran hard for several years, giving everything to her work until she couldn’t. And instead of tapering – she quit cold turkey and began rebuilding her life on her terms! Game on! If you are feeling or experiencing burnout – get Cara’s book and follow her directions!
The Goal – Eliyahu M Goldratt This book is an absolute classic! Set in a factory and geared around assembly line production, it unpacks logistics in a novel format. It’s part love story, part OMG, I’m going to lose my job, if…, and part leadership. I’ve read it twice, but this time around, I decided to listen to you while training for a long trail race.
Zero to One – Peter Thiel – I’m a big fan of Peter Thiel and the way he thinks about capitalism. Zero to One is a good primer for anyone starting a business to change the world. If you are in it to change the world incrementally, this book is not for you. If you want to change the world by several OOMs, pick this up today. If you don’t know what OOM is – pick this up today.
The Courage to be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life, and Achieve Real Happiness—Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi—I’m a fan of Alfred Adler and his Adlerian psychology, which is sometimes referred to as Individual Psychology. So, when I read this book’s description, I was immediately intrigued. The book depicts a young man wrestling with some big questions, approaching a guru intending to debunk his theories. What happens next, as click-baiters would write, is amazing!
Lectures
Finite & Infinite Games—I don’t think I was in the right headspace for this book, but I have promised myself to revisit it.
Articles
Situational Awareness – A compelling paper about where AI is headed. [Insert Mind-Blown Emoji]
AI Is Revolutionizing Multifamily Real Estate Industry – By Vibha Gore, Chief Technology Officer – Southern Land Company, United States
Daily Readers
The Daily Stoic – Ryan Holiday
The Daily Laws – Robert Green
Vitamin B for Business – Andy Bailey
New Morning Mercies – Tripp
The Daily Collective – Mike Brewer
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Responsibility: Own Your Path to Success
Taking responsibility is one key to success.
Own your actions and shape your destiny.
Excuses are easy, but they lead nowhere.
Embrace mistakes as education.
When you take charge, you inspire others.
Every decision, big or small, has power.
Success is a series of responsible choices.
True leadership begins when you take responsibility for your actions and decisions.
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The Catalyst of Connection: Why 1-on-1 Meetings Create Results
1-on-1 meetings, or 121 meetings, as I like to call them, are powerful tools for enhancing team engagement.
These dedicated conversations between you and your team members foster genuine connection, free from distractions and hierarchy.
When done right, meetings bring out hopes, fears, and aspirations, and you can use that information (appropriately) to create an environment where the team feels seen and heard.
This discipline reinforces good team dynamics.
The results are clear: increased problem-solving, creative thinking, higher productivity, and a stronger culture.
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Shed the Armor: The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership
I’ve seen it countless times: leaders lack vulnerability.
Question: How is that armor serving you?
Many believe showing vulnerability is a weakness.
They don their metaphorical armor, hoping to shield themselves from criticism and failure.
I encourage you to posit that your armor might hold you back and prevent genuine connections and growth.
I believe embracing vulnerability fosters authentic leadership and stronger team connections.
Transparency in leadership builds trust and resilience within your team.
Please reflect on your leadership style and consider shedding that armor to cultivate a more authentic and resilient team dynamic.
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