Brian
Rich Strike | Leadership Tips for Long Shots!
Against long odds, Rich Strike's amazing victory in the Kentucky Derby shows us what it takes for underdogs to win big.
Here are several leadership tips from the Derby winner's inspiring and improbable achievement.
You've got to be in the race to win it. Earn an invitation to places where you want to compete.
Be ready. Opportunity may strike when you least expect it.
Run a smart race that favors your talent. Know your strengths.
Finish strong. You can't win the race at the start but you can lose it.
And, of course, be sure to place your bet.
A $2 wager on Rich Strike to win paid $163.60!
~ bc 🏇🏿
briancooke.me
Future
"The office as we know it, is over" | Airbnb CEO Interview with TIME
In this insightful interview, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky talks about the future of work. "If the office didn’t exist, I like to ask, would we invent it? And if we invented it, what would it be invented for? .... I’m an optimist .... We can design meaningful moments where people come together, but it’s going to require us to actually be creative and think: How will people come together in the future? What will they do?"
time.com
Leadership
Positive Leadership Energy + Relationships Drive Performance | Harvard Business Review
At a time when our our daily energy is taxed by inflation, pandemic, and global disruption, the ability of leaders to communicate a positive vision that engages and uplifts people is more important than ever. This article examines the connection between positive relational energy and organizational performance. It reminds us to strengthen our relationships and make a positive daily leadership difference!
hbr.org
Design
Are Conference Tables Obsolete? | FCA Architects
Although Russia's president prefers long meeting tables that project power, most business leaders are rethinking board and meeting room design to encourage collaboration via hybrid channels. At pharma-giant GlaxoSmithKline, FCA Architects reconfigured a boardroom to look more like a small movie theater. Multiple projection screens create a sense of parity among virtual and in-person participants; carpeting and acoustical panels improve a meeting’s sound quality; and plush seating makes marathon sessions more comfortable.
qz.com
Fun
15 Amazing Pieces of Disneyland Memorabilia | Gizmodo
Looking to invest in a Disney souvenir that may outperform Bitcoin? Here's your chance to bid on a Pirates of the Caribbean wait time sign or a Disney safety plan to evacuate guests stuck on the Skyway Gondolas!
gizmodo.com
Brian Cooke
I coach leaders who are doing amazing things.
Know your strengths. Play a game you can win!
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