E145 – The Dunning-Kruger Effect – Unskilled, and unaware of it
What if you’re too incompetent to realise your incompetence? We explore this in today’s…
E144 – Upstream
Have you been in a situation where after tirelessly trying to address a crisis you realised that you were addressing the symptoms rather than the problem itself? In today’s episode I will move…
E143 – The Woodcutter – When to sharpen the Axe
Have you ever been under so much pressure that time available seemed to be inadequate? What was your solution? For many people the answer will…
E142 – The Two Monks
Sometimes we end up holding onto things for far longer than they need to be held on to. And it may need an outsider looking in to identify that. This story talks about one such perspective that…
E141 – The Zipper Trap – Explain It, Please
“Is this really the same guy I shared lunch with in school? How did he turn out this way? Is he really so rabid? Why is he so stupid?”. Have you read WhatsApp messages…
E140 – Blind Faith – The Dangers of Outsourcing Judgement
Have you ever blindly followed Google Maps… only to end up somewhere you definitely shouldn’t be? I have. That tiny…
E139 – Are Humans Rational? – Dice, Discount & Dishoom
Answer this question with a yes or a no – Do you believe that intelligent human beings usually take rational decisions? Most…
E138 – The Dancing Boxer – Mastering What Others Ignore
Many professionals spend their entire career sharpening the same set of skill. Because it is initially rewarded because it gets the job done…
E137 – United Breaks Guitars – When Brands Don’t Listen
Sometimes it seems companies build fortresses to protect themselves from customers rather than bridges to welcome them…
E136 – Eyes off The Target – Trust the process
Revenue numbers, quarterly goals, stretch KPIs are all very important. The problem starts when those become the only focus. When the focus…