In this book, Sydney Finkelstein delves into the strategies and practices of 'superbosses' – exceptional leaders who excel in identifying, nurturing, and launching the careers of highly successful individuals. Through over ten years of research and more than two hundred interviews, Finkelstein reveals that superbosses exist in nearly every industry and share common approaches to talent management, such as creating master-apprentice relationships, encouraging collegiality and internal competition, and maintaining positive relationships with former employees. The book offers actionable advice for anyone seeking to become a better leader and build a strong pipeline of talent.
In 'Backable,' Suneel Gupta argues that the key to success lies in the ability to persuade others to believe in you. The book outlines a 7-step plan and includes 26 practical pointers for becoming 'backable.' Gupta draws lessons from hundreds of the world’s biggest thinkers, including producers of Oscar-winning films, members of Congress, military leaders, culinary stars, venture capitalists, and executives from iconic companies like Lego, Method, and Pixar. The book emphasizes the importance of conviction, storytelling, and practice in making your ideas compelling to others.
Deep Learning Illustrated is a comprehensive guide to deep learning, offering a unique visual and interactive approach. It explains deep learning techniques through straightforward analogies, vivid illustrations, and hands-on Python code in Jupyter notebooks. The book covers essential theory, including artificial neurons, training, optimization, convolutional nets, recurrent nets, generative adversarial networks (GANs), and deep reinforcement learning. It also focuses on practical applications such as machine vision, natural language processing, image generation, and game-playing algorithms, using libraries like Keras, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
In 'The Ride of a Lifetime,' Robert Iger shares his experiences and the lessons he learned during his 15 years as CEO of The Walt Disney Company. The book covers his early career, his rise to the CEO position, and his strategic decisions that transformed Disney into a global media giant. Iger discusses key acquisitions like Pixar, Marvel, and 21st Century Fox, and emphasizes the importance of leadership principles such as optimism, courage, decisiveness, fairness, and integrity. He also reflects on his relationships with influential figures like Steve Jobs and George Lucas, and how emotional intelligence played a crucial role in his business dealings. The book provides insights into Iger's vision for Disney, which included a focus on high-quality branded content, embracing technology, and expanding globally.
Deepali Vyas, Global Head of Applied Intelligence (Data Science & AI) and FinTech at Korn Ferry, talks to Jon Krohn about the best ways for data science and AI professionals to get seen and hired. Hear why video, not text, is the future of recruitment, how to get over camera shyness, and how to make a winning impression on job recruiters.
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In this episode you will learn:
- (09:49) On using GenAI to get hired
- (27:44) The future of video in recruitment
- (40:36) Tips for the camera-shy
- (44:15) How Fearless+ started
- (54:51) How AI helps organizations to ensure equity
- (57:43) Green-flag behaviors at work
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