Issue 40

Brian

Lead + Play by Heart!

When I was a child learning to play piano, my teacher insisted I had not mastered a lesson until I could play the music “by heart.”

To test my level of mastery each week, he expected me to play at least one piece without looking at sheet music.

Although it’s been many years since I regularly played piano, I am surprised I can still recall and play music I once learned by heart.

Great leaders and musicians know it's not enough to know the right notes to play. They learn, lead, and play well with great heart!

~ bc 🎹

CEO

What would Larry do? | NPR

Larry the Cat, the United Kingdom's Chief Mouser, celebrates 12 years of dutiful service at No 10 Downing Street. Mr. Prime Minister, what would Larry do?

Leadership

How leaders make decisions when safety or survival are at-risk | INC

It's not easy to think about these things. They're not pleasant. But if you prepare to lead when safety or survival are at-risk, you'll be much better prepared if the time ever comes. And the people you're leading will be grateful you did!

Career

When to Consult Your Intuition | MIT Sloan

Sometimes logic drives decisions, other times intuition is more compelling than logic. Here's some insight on situations when it's best to trust your intuition or count on logic.

Relationships

That's what friends are for! | YouTube

Thank you, Burt Bachrach. "Keep smilin', keep shinin'. Knowing you can always count on me for sure. That's what friends are for!"

Brian Cooke

Here's more reading that's influencing my coaching:

How great CEO's hire and count on effective COO's | INC
Black swans, gray rhinos, and silver linings: Anticipating geopolitical risks | McKINSEY
US diplomat on what it's like negotiating with Putin | BBC
The Art of War | Sun Tzu via AMAZON
Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts | Annie Duke via AMAZON

Stand up. Speak out. If not now, when?

Let's GO! 🌍

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