CEO
When Asked to Become Amazon's New CEO, Andy Jassy Wanted to Speak With 1 Person First | Inc.
Big decisions are not easy. When Jeff Bezos asked Andy Jassy to succeed him as CEO, Jassy paused to confer with a trusted advisor before accepting the job. Who do you count on for coaching when making big decisions? Great leaders trust great coaches!
Construction
Skanska Revitalizes University of Virginia's Historic Edgar Shannon Library | Buildings
Congrats to the University of Virginia, Skanska, and HBRA Architects on completing this $124 million library renovation and expansion. Here's the inside story on design challenges and building solutions for this historic project.
Career
Mystik Dan won the Kentucky Derby by a whisker - what's your competitive edge? | USA Today
Winning big is harder than most people think. The margin of victory is often quite slim. What's your competitive edge? How long are you willing to work to win the big one? Here's how a veteran trainer, reliable jockey, and unusual horse won the Derby by a whisker.
Travel
16 Best Places for Live Music in Nashville | Condé Nast
Music City's best dive bars, jazz clubs, and symphony halls—because Tennessee's capital is so much more than just country music.
Brian Cooke
Here are books and music influencing my coaching:
- 10 Good Books on My Kindle | May 2024
- The Bach Effect: What the GREATS Hear That You Don’t | Rick Beato interviews Sting and other music legends (2024) via YouTube
- Keith Jarrett: Last Solo | Enjoy Keith Jarrett's Tokyo Encore (1984) via YouTube
- Lovely Day | Bill Withers (1978) via YouTube
I coach leaders and teams who do amazing things.
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