Issue 55

Brian

Commitment is Key to Do Big Things

Doing big things requires great commitment. Say "Yes" to projects that matter. Stick with your commitments. Finish what you start! Here are three reasons leaders struggle sometimes with commitments.

Leadership

A Lesson in Leadership and Gratitude from Coco Gauff | Inc.

Tennis fan or not, we can learn from the U.S. Open Tennis Champion who reminds us that no one accomplishes anything significant on their own. Coco Gauff's humility and gratitude for people who paved her way to the championship - including her critics - is inspiring!

Design

The Perelman Performing Arts Center is a marble "mystery box" | Dezeen

The Perelman Performing Arts Center, a cube-like marble structure at the World Trade Center is now open. Here's how REX designed The Perelman on top of infrastructure from a cancelled Frank Gehry project.

Engineering

What’s happening under cities? Underground climate change | EarthSky

You don’t need to go to Venice to see a city that is sinking. All cities absorb and release heat that causes the ground to swell and shrink. Here's how climate change is impacting building foundations and underground infrastructure in Chicago.

Career

True Stories About Work-Life Balance at Facebook and Amazon | Scarlet Ink

If you take on too much work and don't ask for help or time-out, you will never find balance no matter what company you work for. Here are a couple true stories about work-life balance at Facebook and Amazon.

Nature

Photographer Captures Perfect Shot of a Whale Watching Surprised Whale Watchers | My Modern Met

Nature is magical, when you pause to look around. It helps to know where to look!

Brian Cooke

Here's more media influencing my coaching:

The Art of Clear Thinking: A Stealth Fighter Pilot's Rules for Making Tough Decisions | Hasard Lee via AMAZON
What the CEO Wants You to Know: How Your Company Really Works | Ram Charan via AMAZON
Empty spaces and hybrid places: The pandemic's lasting impact on real estate | McKinsey
"Mind blowing" Antarctic sea-ice alarms experts | BBC
Let's Get Hyped | Jam with J.J. Fad via YouTube

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