Issue 56

Brian

What do you believe that may not be true?

Although we become more experienced as we grow older, we also tend to become more fixed in our beliefs. When this happens, our lives and careers settle into predictable patterns.

For beginners, most anything is possible.

If you expect something new or different, try seeing the world through the eyes of a child or beginner.

Cultivating a beginner’s mindset invites new and different daily conversations, lessons, experiences, and opportunities!

~ bc🎈

Design

Michael Maltzan, RISD, and the 6th Street Los Angeles Viaduct | RISD Alumni Magazine

Michael Maltzan designs spaces that connect communities. An enthusiastic art student in high school, Maltzan began his career while working part time for local architects. Here's the backstory on Maltzan's path to RISD and his acclaimed design for the 6th Street Viaduct in Los Angeles.

Engineering

New York Needs to Get Spongier to Deal with Bigger Floods | Wired

Devastating rainfall is driving cities to design and build new, "spongier" infrastructure. Think more parks and fewer parking lots.

Career

How To Succeed Under Pressure: 4 Secrets From Astronauts | Barking Up The Wrong Tree

If you expect to get promoted to Senior Vice-President of Extremely Important Things you better be able to deal with challenges. Here are 4 tips from astronauts to help you survive and succeed under pressure.

Fun

How the Stones Got Their Logo | The Great Big Story on YouTube

In 1970, while still studying at the Royal College of Art, John Pasche designed a logo for Mick Jagger. Here's how Pasche created the Rolling Stones' iconic tongue and lips brand for £50!

Brian Cooke

Here's more media influencing my coaching:

Lucky Me: A Memoir of Changing the Odds | Rich Paul via AMAZON
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It | Chris Voss & Tahl Raz via AMAZON
El Niño: We’re in hot water | Quartz
LA Blues | M. Tallstrom plays chill guitar via YouTube

I coach leaders and teams who do amazing things.

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