Ep 69 - Leadership in the face of Omicron: Harder, better, faster, stronger! - a podcast by Mark Curtis and James Lay
from 2021-12-10T07:30
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James and Mark are watching over the news this week as James’s self-imposed ‘No News November’ ends, and they discuss what the new COVID variant Omicron could mean for businesses as we head into winter. They discuss how we need to lean on the skills and lessons we have learnt during the last 18 months including how to adapt, lead by example, and empower people to take responsibility.
*Please note this episode was recorded before the Government update on COVID restrictions made on 8.12.21*
Top tips
06:58 Tip 1 - Adapt – “Planning is important, but plans are a waste of time” Winston Churchill
10:50 Tip 2 – “Sweep the sheds” - nobody is too senior to roll their sleeves up
13:30 Tip 3 – Take responsibility, act like a leader
Show notes:
David Marquet’s talk on ‘Greatness Leadership on a Submarine’
Books:
- Scrum – Jeff Sutherland
- James Kerr – Legacy
- David Marquets Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Building Leaders by Breaking the Rules
Further episodes of Leadership
Further podcasts by Mark Curtis and James Lay
Website of Mark Curtis and James Lay