The Rubber Duck Debugging Method is a simple yet powerful technique for problem-solving. Introduced by Andrew Hunt and David Thomas in their seminal work The Pragmatic Programmer, this method involves explaining your problem, step by step, to an inanimate object — traditionally, a rubber duck. While it may sound quirky, this practice is rooted in […]
Words Into Works #110 | Radical Candor
At its core, Radical Candor is a revolutionary approach to leadership and communication within the workplace, championed by Kim Scott, an experienced leader in various high-profile companies. Scott presents Radical Candor as the sweet spot between two dimensions: caring personally and challenging directly. In other words, it’s about showing your colleagues that you care about […]
Words Into Works #109 | The EASY Treatment Process
In the fast-paced world we live in, negotiation is an inevitable part of our daily interactions. Still, many of us experience a deep-seated fear of negotiation, aptly termed “negotiaphobia” by Don Hutson and George Lucas. The fear often stems from a misconception that negotiation is inherently confrontational, a win-lose battle where one party’s gain is […]
Words Into Works #108 | Resilience Through Vulnerability
In The Courage to Advance, authors Bonnie Hagemann, Lisa Pent, and the accomplished members of WomenExecs on Boards bring to light a transformative perspective on leadership and personal development. Through the compelling narratives of successful women in business, the book explores the profound concept of resilience through vulnerability. This big idea suggests that true resilience—often […]
Words Into Works #107 | Purposeful Practice
At the heart of Matthew Syed’s Bounce is a compelling argument against the myth of innate talent and a strong case for the role of purposeful practice in achieving excellence. Syed, an expert in the field of performance psychology, dismantles the common belief that elite performers are born with a natural gift. Instead, he presents […]
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