Podcasts by 8 Words or Less
Do you have an ever-growing list of leadership and management books to read - but can't find the time? Every episode, Samie and James share their perspectives on a different book and distil some key themes into a central message of 8 words or less.
Further podcasts by Samie Al-Achrafi and James Elwes
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Bonus Episode - Discussing the Power of Myth with Céline Cousteau from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It is a privilege to be joined by Céline Cousteau for the season finale to discuss the book The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell. As a filmmaker, author and environmentalist, Céline is in a unique ...
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The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode, we discuss the book The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and take on the challenge to try and distil it into a central message of #8wordsorless. The book is vast in scope, covering...
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Principles by Ray Dalio from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode, we discuss Ray Dalio’s book Principles. Dalio is one of the most successful entrepreneurs and investors in the world, and in this book he distils the, somewhat unconventional, pri...
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Bonus Episode - Discussing #Time4Humanity with Amna Al Owais from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this bonus episode we are joined by Amna Al Owais, chief executive and registrar of the DIFC Courts, to talk about the key themes and messages from Samie's book #Time4Humanity.We discuss why Amn...
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#Time4Humanity by Samie Al Achrafi from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode we discuss the book #Time4Humanity by Samie Al-Achrafi. In a wide ranging discussion that matches the breadth of the book, we discuss the implications of advancing technology in all...
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Bonus Episode - Discussing 'How Will You Measure Your Life' with Rob Gardner from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode we are joined by Rob Gardner, investment director for St. James's Place Wealth Management, co-founder of Redington, author and thought-leader on financial education and inclusion.Ro...
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How Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton Christensen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode, we explore the powerful and wide ranging book by Clayton Christensen that offers a series of guidelines for helping the reader find meaning and happiness in life.The book hits home...
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Bonus Episode - Discussing 'Discover Your True North' with Bill George from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this bonus episode, we are joined by Harvard Business School professor, former Medtronic CEO, and bestselling author Bill George.Bill shares anecdotes from his leadership journey, as well as ref...
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Discover Your True North by Bill George from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Authentic leadership has never been more critical than now. In his excellent book Discover Your True North, Bill George outlines how, by following our internal compass, and staying focused on our T...
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Bonus Episode - Discussing Simon Sinek's 'The Infinite Game' with John Flint from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this bonus episode we are joined by John Flint who shares with us his insights on Simon Sinek’s book ‘The Infinite Game’. The economic dislocations caused by this crisis are forcing leaders at a...
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The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In the first episode of our new season, we discuss Simon Sinek’s latest book ‘The Infinite Game’. This is a book that is very relevant for the time that we are currently living through and one that...
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Bonus Episode on Finding Your Powerful Idea - Tips and Insights from Samie from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this short bonus episode Samie talks about the importance of having a 'central message’ of 8 words or less for effective communication and what is a 'petal'.Samie discovered the art and science ...
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Bonus Episode: Discussing Getting to Yes with Professor Niro Sivanathan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this bonus episode we are fortunate to have with us Professor Niro Sivanathan who has joined us to answer some questions from listeners following our episode on 'Getting to Yes' by Roger Fisher ...
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Uncommon Sense, Common Nonsense by Jules Goddard and Tony Eccles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This book puts forward the notion that the application of uncommon sense - thinking or acting differently from other organisations in a way that makes unusual sense - is the secret to competitive s...
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Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mathew Syed’s latest book, Rebel Ideas, brilliantly encapsulates why cognitive diversity is fundamental to team success. Mathew combines insightful research with wonderful anecdotes - ranging from ...
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The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work by Alain de Botton? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this book Alain de Botton explores the joys and perils of the modern workplace, illustrating through 10, self-contained, case-studies what other people get up to all day – and night – to make th...
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Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher and William Ury from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"Negotiation is a fact of life" and in their classic book ‘Getting to Yes’ the authors Roger Fisher and William L. Ury suggest that, despite its importance, many of us are still not that good at it...
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Cialdini opens his best-selling book on Influence with the words 'I can admit it freely now. All my life I've been a patsy.' These are words that resonated for both James and Samie and, throughout ...
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The Black Swan by Nassim Taleb from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Are we currently living through a black swan event? Taleb, in recent articles, argues this is actually a 'white swan' event but either way it is an interesting time for James and Samie to talk abou...
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Great by Choice by Jim Collins and Morten T. Hansen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode Samie tells us his central message from 'Great by Choice' written by the bestselling author Jim Collins.Samie reflects on how it is important sometimes to 'go slow to go fast' and s...
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The Day After Tomorrow by Peter Hinssen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode Samie and James talk about Peter Hinssen's book - The Day After Tomorrow. It is a title that probably resonates with a lot of us as we look through the challenging times to hopefull...
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Who Do We Choose to Be by Margaret J. Wheatley from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode Samie and James talk about Margaret Wheatley's book - Who Do We Choose to Be? The themes running through the book - Facing Reality, Claiming Leadership, Restoring Sanity - are very ...
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Introducing 8 Words or Less from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
8 words or less is a new series where, on each episode, James and Samie select a leadership or management book that has inspired them and, drawing on their own experience and insights, distil some ...
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Black Box Thinking by Matthew Syed from 2020-03-21T10:00
In this episode Samie and James talk about Matthew Syed's excellent book - Black Box Thinking. In this book Mathew compares the approach to failure in the airline industry with that of the ...
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Introducing 8 Words or Less from 2020-03-21T10:00
8 words or less is a new series where, on each episode, James and Samie select a leadership or management book that has inspired them and, drawing on their own experience and insights, distil so...
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