Monday, September 19, 2016

Issue 5

Technology disruption, leadership and progressive rock...my picks of the week are out.

I was feeling that I was behind on the autonomous vehicles discussion. So I was happy to find this McKinsey Podcast that discusses what seems to be inevitable: autonomous vehicles. But what does that mean for car manufacturers, consumers, and safety? I believe it will take quite some years to get fully there. It was also interesting to hear very similar issues that are happening in the healthcare industry as well. Will be a Ford car powered by Google? or a Google car powered by Ford?

Now switching to healthcare but also talking about how new technologies can disrupt an incumbent. I've been doing a lot of research on Digital Health and this TED Talk gives a pretty basic but interesting overview from a doctor's perspective.

Book I am reading: Resonant Leadership by Richard E. Boyatzis and Annie McKee is an interesting book. But probably better to read their previous book with Daniel Goleman "Primal Leadership" first. The thesis is about how leaders--individuals manage their own and others' emotions in ways that drive success. It provides a guide to overcoming the vicious cycle of stress, sacrifice, and dissonance that afflicts many leaders. The book reveals that the path to resonance is through mindfulness, hope, and compassion and shows how intentionally employing these qualities creates effective and enduring leadership.

Single I've been listening to: “Let The Light Flood In” (Official Video below). My friend Michael gave me the tip to check those guys out and he was right. While clearly influrnced by Pink Floyd and Rush with some pop touches from the likes of U2 and MUSE; Dream The Electric Sleep excels at composing music that is novel, exploring new territories while somehow also evoking familiarity. Check it out.


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