In 'Good to Great,' Jim Collins and his research team investigate why some companies achieve long-term greatness while others do not. The book identifies key concepts such as Level 5 Leadership, the Hedgehog Concept, a Culture of Discipline, and the Flywheel Effect. These principles are derived from a comprehensive study comparing companies that made the leap to greatness with those that did not. The research highlights that greatness is not primarily a function of circumstance but rather a result of conscious choice and discipline. The book provides practical insights and case studies to help businesses and leaders understand and apply these principles to achieve sustained greatness.
In 'The Seat of the Soul', Gary Zukav argues that humanity is undergoing a spiritual evolution, transitioning from a focus on external power based on the five senses to authentic power derived from aligning with the soul. He explores concepts such as karma, reincarnation, and the idea that our thoughts and intentions shape our reality. The book emphasizes the importance of harmony, cooperation, sharing, and reverence for life, and encourages readers to live by the values of the spirit rather than the ego. With contributions from notable figures like Oprah Winfrey and Maya Angelou, the book offers a profound perspective on personal and spiritual growth.
In 'Choose Possibility', Sukhinder Singh Cassidy offers a fresh perspective on risk-taking, drawing from her own experiences of navigating successes and setbacks in her career. The book challenges traditional risk aversion by advocating for proactive engagement with risks to unlock possibilities and build resilience. It provides actionable advice on career development, networking, and achieving work-life balance.
Today's guest is Sukhinder Singh Cassidy. For more than 25 years, she’s been a leading tech entrepreneur and CEO who’s grown, scaled, and advised for companies like StubHub, Google, Amazon, and more. She’s currently the Founder and Chairman of theBoardlist, a talent marketplace focused on putting diverse leaders into key executive positions -- and also serves on the board of directors at Urban Outfitters and Upstart.
She just wrote a new book called, Choose Possibility: Take Risks and Thrive (Even When You Fail), where she shares the most valuable lessons she’s learned over her years of experience in leadership roles at some of Silicon Valley’s most well-known companies.
In this episode Lewis and Sukhinder discuss the life-changing lessons Sukhinder learned from her father, why most businesses fail and how to make sure your business isn’t one of them, why we all need to change our mindset around failure & risk taking, and what to do instead, the best ways to start building wealth today, what Sukhinder considers the most rewarding experiences she’s had over the course of her career, and so much more!
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