Talent Whisperers®
Quietly motivating and developing leaders of great talent
We’ve mapped Jordan Peterson’s existential insights to the physical structures of the brain. Discover why having an ‘Aim’ is a biological necessity and how the T.H.R.I.V.E. loop provides the steering mechanism for the human journey. Read More
What is the root cause of a 10x engineer? Are “10x Engineers” mythical creatures that exist only in our imagination or are they real? Read More
New hires present the best opportunityto put employees on their path to achieve their greatest potential. There are three very impactful people in determining the joy, success and fulfillment an employee finds in their job… Read More
Radical Candor is an overlooked asset in creating high-performance teams when that candor is built upon a foundation of trust. I’ve discovered that evoking transformation can often require radical candor. However, when properly applied, the transformation can resemble a metamorphosis. Read More
The WEF estimates that it will take the U.S. another 208 years to reach gender equality. So, women and minorities may need to lean in for some time. As leaders though, we should lean out to create space so others may lean in. Read More
In Talent Code, Daniel Coyle describes deep learning via short repetitions, feedback loops. I have applied this approach in coaching sports and in business. Read More
Along with the virtues of Agile Software Development also can come some destructive downsides that can erode trust and effectiveness within your company culture. Read More
Start with trust to set the foundations of a relationships when a new person joins your team. The first impression you make on them sets the foundation for the rest of your journey together. Read More
When a new person joins your team, the first impression you make on them sets the foundation for the rest of your journey together. So, the question arises: Where to Begin the Journey? Before you impress upon them your intentions and objectives as a leader, you should first establish with yourself what you believe to be the foundation of such as relationship. Read More
Powerful Questions and Active Listening enable more meaningful, effective and mindful one-on-one conversations. Read More
Telling someone that they are amazing, naturally creative, resourceful and whole with unbounded potential is NOT an acknowledgement. Read More
Inspiration, curiosity and drive for someone with a growth mindset can be sparked or fed by role models. Here are just a few of the many role models that inspired me If we consider the possibility that the potential lies within each of us to be a Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, Malala… Read More
Radical Candor in the Mirror is all about not being delusional or self-destructive, but instead recognizing opportunities for continuous growth within ourselves. Read More
Unconscious Bias and Privilege are things that are easy to claim we don’t have. The City Bus metaphors may help us wake up. Read More