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Transformation, Leadership & Talent: A conversation with David Kenny.

The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past • 25 implied HN points • 08 Dec 24
💼 Business Leadership Transformation Talent Management Strategy
  1. Transformation needs to have a clear direction. It's about knowing what you want to achieve, not just how fast you move.
  2. Leaders should build trust by being honest and clear. They need to be open about their decisions and willing to change when new information comes in.
  3. Diversity is key to business success. Having different perspectives helps in solving problems and finding the best talent from all backgrounds.

Welcome to the age of the late bloomer

The Common Reader • 1346 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Aging Talent Success Creativity Equality
  1. Older individuals are demonstrating remarkable capabilities and contributing significantly in various fields like politics and work, highlighting the value of skills and experience brought by older people.
  2. Late bloomers are becoming more common, with individuals achieving success and recognition later in life, showcasing that age is not a limiting factor for pursuing passions or making significant contributions.
  3. Embracing and celebrating both young talent and older individuals can enrich and diversify achievements and contributions in society, demonstrating the importance of recognizing and nurturing talent across various age groups.

Raye. Revenge of a late bloomer.

The Common Reader • 1275 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🎶 Music Success Talent Exploration Exploitation
  1. Raye's story shows the importance of persistence and bravery in pursuing your passion, even if it means taking risks and going against the norm.
  2. Late bloomers like Raye may experience a period of exploration before transitioning to a phase of exploiting their talents, which is crucial for achieving success.
  3. The support of networks, hard work, and the courage to make significant changes are key elements that contribute to the success of late bloomers like Raye.

Wandering In the Tall Weeds

The Radar • 59 implied HN points • 31 Dec 23
💼 Business Management Talent Communication Leadership
  1. In the corporate world, mismanagement of talent can lead to catastrophic outcomes such as financial strain, loss of critical knowledge, and decreased morale among remaining team members.
  2. People leave their jobs primarily due to poor management, including factors like work/life balance, insufficient compensation, lack of growth opportunities, and bad bosses.
  3. Insecurity caused by unclear communication, downsizing, and pay cuts can trigger regrettable attrition, where valuable talent leaves, leading to mediocrity and strategic failure.
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Bamboo Ceiling 2.0: James Wang and Asian representation in the NBA

The Pick and Roll • 19 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🎾 Sports Basketball Representation Development Talent NBA
  1. James Wang's journey from Taiwan to Sydney to professional basketball showcases the importance of hard work and persistence in pursuing dreams.
  2. The lack of Asian representation in the NBA, especially Chinese players, highlights challenges related to developmental focus on size versus modern game dynamics.
  3. Reflecting on the need for developing holistic basketball skills, like read and react decision making, to enhance the diversity and competitiveness in the sport.

Tim Chen's Journey to Success: Valuable Lessons I Learned from the Founder of NerdWallet

Bold Begin • 1 HN point • 16 Jun 24
💼 Business Team culture Data Talent Tools Relationships
  1. Establishing a strong team culture can drive business growth by aligning efforts with goals and boosting performance.
  2. Utilizing data effectively is crucial for business success, from creating statistical reports to driving marketing strategies.
  3. Hiring the right talent and emphasizing the use of appropriate tools are key factors in achieving business success, as demonstrated by Tim Chen's journey with NerdWallet.

Is Working in Media "The Arts"?

Very Fine Day • 8 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Media Arts Talent Creativity
  1. The author ponders on the intersection of talent, art, and media.
  2. A significant part of the media industry relies on natural talents rather than academic backgrounds.
  3. Success in media, like in other arts, may involve hard work but also a touch of innate talent that sets some individuals apart.

Axial Discovery - Marketplaces in Life Sciences

Discovery by Axial • 3 implied HN points • 18 May 23
💼 Business Marketplaces Outsourcing Talent Health data
  1. Outsourcing marketplaces in life sciences have emerged with companies like Science Exchange providing trust and confidentiality for R&D services.
  2. Talent marketplaces are growing in the field of life sciences, with platforms like Clora matching consultants with companies and projects.
  3. Marketplaces for consumables and reagents (C&R) in life sciences offer opportunities for connecting suppliers and customers, such as Quartzy and Zageno.

On youthful talent

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jul 11
🎾 Sports Baseball Talent History Statistics Athletes
  1. Young talent can achieve impressive things at a very young age, like Bob Feller striking out 17 batters as a rookie at 17.
  2. Many people might not know that other young players have also reached great accomplishments at a young age.
  3. Youthful talent often gets overlooked, but their achievements deserve recognition just like the famous legends.