

SkillDing -Learn by Doing
SkillDing - Learn by Doing
Hosted by Kevin Redmond (linkedin.com/KevinRedmondTraining) founder of SkillDing.com - a digital platform providing you with a suite of tools to measure and track when, where and how you are improving your soft skills. In each episode we have a guest on to discuss a non fiction book that has impacted their life. Every episode includes these tools to enable you remember the most actionable content from the episode and to allow you to find opportunities to deliberately practice and reflect on your efforts.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Mar 27, 2020 • 31min
The Captain Class by Sam Walker
There is a wealth of information on what leadership looks like. But I really believe this book hits upon an aspect of leadership that you might not have considered. Author Sam Walker devised stringent criteria for choosing 16 top performing sports teams and asked himself a very definite question - 'What, if anything, do these teams have in common?'. His discoveries are insightful because they are unexpected but when you hear what he figured out about what real leaders are you cannot help but think 'Of course that's what a leader is!'.

Mar 10, 2020 • 23min
Mash up: Sense Making -Vs.- A Field Guide to Lies and Statistics
In 'Sensemaking' author Christian Madsbjerg suggests that big data was supposed to have all the answers...but then it didn't. And in 'A Field Guide to Lies and Statistics' author Daniel Levitin, neuroscientist addresses the question...Are you constantly bombarded with data, facts and statistics?Daniel Levitin shows us how to interpret statistics to enable you to make quicker, more laser focused, better-informed decisions to ultimately simplify your life. And in Sensemaking Christian Madsbjerg discusses the role the humanities have in the age of the algorithm. We look at the 5 principles for understanding the data we receive and the 4 ways to structure your knowledge.

Mar 8, 2020 • 38min
A Field Guide to Lies and Statistics by Daniel Levitin
Are you constantly bombarded with data, facts and statistics? In this episode we discuss 'A Field Guide to Lies and Statistics' by Daniel Levitin, neuroscientist, shows us how to interpret statistics to enable you to make quicker, more laser focused, better-informed decisions to ultimately simplify your life.

Mar 3, 2020 • 17min
Mash up: Negotiation. Never Split the Difference vs. Getting to Yes.
Mash-up episode where we compare two books on the same topic. First up we look at two approaches to Negotiation ... One author studied the elements of a successful negotiation extensively in a lab and the other put his life on the line by learning how to do it the hard way. Who is right

Feb 23, 2020 • 38min
Putting Stories to Work by Shawn Callahan
Master business storytelling.
What do The Lion King, The Goonies and Star Wars have in common?
In this podcast we discover the answer and delve into the structure of stories and how to make any story into a business story.
We can use stories to persuade, counter lies and mistruths, inspire action, engage people, influence decisions and share lessons. In short, stories when told right are one of the most powerful tools you can possess.
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Feb 16, 2020 • 41min
Sensemaking by Christian Madsbjerg
Big data was supposed to have all the answers...but then it didn't. In this episode we discuss the role the humanities have in the age of the algorithm. We look at the 5 principles for understanding the data we receive and the 4 ways to structure your knowledge. Also, we talk about fencing(!?!)....en garde!

Feb 6, 2020 • 35min
Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss
Hands-on advice about how to negotiate your way to success from an FBI hostage negotiator. Learn the principles for all negotiation whether it’s in the office, the home....or a hostage stand-off!

Feb 3, 2020 • 22min
Black Box Thinking by Matthew Syed
In this episode we explore the ways in which failure, despite all the shame and pain associated with it, is actually one of our greatest assets.
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Jan 15, 2020 • 43min
Getting to Yes; Negotiating an agreement without giving in
Getting to Yes; Negotiating an Agreement Without Giving In is considered the reference for successful negotiations. It presents proven tools and techniques that can help you to resolve any conflict and find win-win solutions. Sign up to our mailing list here

Dec 20, 2019 • 32min
Legacy by James Kerr
Learn to lead like an All Black. 15 key components from the inner workings of the greatest team in Rugby. In this episode we dive into how the All Blacks cultivated an atmosphere of humility and self-discipline both on and off the pitch and used it as a strength to conquer their sport.