Read to Lead Podcast
512: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder with Huggy Rao
Jan 30, 2024
Huggy Rao, author of The Friction Project, discusses how smart leaders can make the right things easier and the wrong things harder. They explore the concept of friction and its impact on decision-making and behavior in organizations. The podcast also touches on selecting one's best self for work and home, the impact of books on life and career, managing personal knowledge, and making important decisions. The host wraps up the conversation by expressing gratitude and sharing links to the book and recommended resources.
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- When choosing a job, you are also choosing a version of yourself, so it's important to show up at work as your best self and focus on your strengths and values.
- Friction in the workplace can be both good and bad, with bad friction hindering employees' curiosity and generosity, while good friction slows people down, prevents overconfidence and myopia, and helps them focus.
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Choosing Your Best Self at Work
When choosing a job in a company, you are not just choosing a job, but also a version of yourself. It is important to show up at work as your best self, focusing on your strengths and values.
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