The Leading Sapiens Weekly

The Leading Sapiens Weekly explores leadership development through diverse lenses such as psychology, philosophy, practical action, and introspection. It emphasizes adaptability, understanding implicit biases, leveraging unique leadership styles, and embracing creativity and metacognition for professional growth and effective decision-making in dynamic organizational environments.

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Top posts of the year

And their main takeaways

The Donkey, Fox, Sheep, & Owl | LSW#43

29 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
💼 Business Workplace dynamics Leadership Organizational Behavior Career development Human Resources
  1. Everyone has some level of political awareness in the workplace, but it varies in understanding and application.
  2. Reading involves understanding the external world and organization, while carrying focuses on ethical behavior versus manipulation.
  3. Owls are wise in politics, balancing awareness, integrity, and interpersonal skills.

The Long Game | LSW#47

29 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🚌 Education Learning Strategies Systems Thinking Professional development
  1. Thinking long-term is a challenge because we're not naturally wired for it. Compounding gains show significant results on a long timeline, requiring consistency and patience.
  2. Maintaining consistency of effort involves focusing on simple patterns, understanding the mundane, and adopting an input-focused mindset.
  3. Systems thinking helps uncover the underlying structures that drive actions, emphasizing the importance of proactive, future-oriented actions over reactive firefighting.

Vocabulary, granularity, & terministic screens | LSW#46

29 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
🚌 Education Language Neuroscience Cultural Change Learning Techniques Interpretation
  1. Understanding problems as conditions of the game can help navigate workplace challenges more effectively.
  2. Immersion in challenges rather than resistance can enhance performance and freedom in various domains.
  3. Having a rich vocabulary and nuanced understanding can lead to better predictions and responses, benefiting overall effectiveness.

If Miranda Priestley Was Your Boss | LSW#45

29 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
💼 Business Leadership Organizational dynamics Communication Career development Coaching
  1. Recognize the importance of adjusting your approach based on who you're working with, especially dealing with power differentials in organizational settings
  2. Learn to identify leader stereotypes and their preferences to improve stakeholder interactions
  3. Understand that stakeholders have unique styles that require tailored approaches for effective communication and collaboration
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3 Pillars of Career Success | LSW#42

19 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
💼 Business Career Leadership Success Coaching Skills
  1. Confident ignorance often wins out over conscientious intelligence in workplaces, limiting career growth and impact.
  2. Beyond self and technical competence, organizational competence is a critical pillar for long-term career success.
  3. Successful careers involve understanding the art of organizational savvy and navigating workplace dynamics effectively.

Feynman's Obliquity | LSW#41

2 HN points • 18 Jan 24
🚌 Education Goals Decision-making Problem Solving Philosophy Career development
  1. Richard Feynman's method of reframing goals from a positivist to a more playful perspective led to breakthroughs and ultimately, success.
  2. There's a difference between the direct approach and the oblique approach to decision-making and problem-solving, with obliquity often leading to innovative and effective solutions.
  3. It's important to consider incorporating obliquity into our goal-setting strategies, as over-reliance on direct approaches may limit potential for creativity and success.