In 'Drive: The Story of My Life,' Larry Bird shares his personal and professional journey, including his decision to transfer from Indiana University to Indiana State, the heartbreak of his father's suicide and his own failed marriage, and the discipline that turned him into a national superstar. The book covers his time with the Boston Celtics, the Celtic-Laker rivalry, and his interactions with other NBA legends like Magic Johnson, Dominique Wilkins, and Michael Jordan.
In 'The Happiness Hypothesis,' Jonathan Haidt delves into the nature of happiness, fulfillment, and meaning. He discusses the division of the self into two parts: the primitive limbic system and the rational neocortex, using the metaphor of a rider and an elephant to explain the relationship between conscious and unconscious processes. Haidt examines 'Great Ideas' from ancient thinkers like Plato, Buddha, and Jesus, and evaluates them in light of contemporary psychological research. He argues that happiness is influenced by both internal and external factors, including biological set points, life conditions, and voluntary activities. The book also explores the importance of social relationships, the role of adversity in personal growth, and the concept of 'vital engagement' in work and life[2][3][5].
I'm Feeling Lucky: The Confessions of Google Employee Number 59 offers a unique insider's view of Google's early days. Douglas Edwards recounts his experiences from joining Google in 1999 to leaving shortly after its IPO in 2005. The book provides insights into the company's culture, its founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and the challenges faced during its rapid growth. Edwards shares humorous anecdotes and lessons on startup culture, highlighting Google's innovative approach to business and technology.
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Ever wondered what it takes to climb the tech leadership ladder from engineer to executive?
In this episode, we follow the journey of Norman Noble, CTO of Mindvalley, as he shares his insights and experiences navigating these challenging transitions.
Here’s what you’ll discover:
- How to successfully transition from an individual contributor to a manager, and ultimately to an executive
- Effective hiring strategies to attract and retain top talent
- Strategies for building high-performing teams, including creating the right team architecture
- Insights into Mindvalley’s unique culture and diversity that foster personal growth and transformation
- The importance of mindfulness and well-being for effective leadership
Timestamps:
(02:06) Career Turning Points
(09:59) Transitioning From an IC to a Manager
(12:10) Learning From Psychology & Management Books
(15:36) Becoming a Better Manager
(17:32) Building High-Performing Teams
(20:23) Hiring Strategy & Philosophy
(24:06) Engineering Interview Strategy
(28:19) Transitioning From a Manager to an Executive
(32:09) Upskilling Across Domains
(36:03) Mindvalley Culture
(38:41) The Power of Diversity
(40:46) Practising Mindfulness
(43:48) Making Space for Thinking
(45:50) 3 Tech Lead Wisdom
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Norman Noble’s Bio
Norman Noble is the CTO of Mindvalley. He is a people-focused technology leader, lean/agile practitioner and systems thinker. He focuses on strategic outcomes that deliver real value to organisations and their customers, whilst building high-performing technology teams that move quickly and get things done.
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