What does the loo roll crisis tell us about talent?

We’ve all worked with those people who think that everyone besides themselves is a talentless moron. They think that most of their team are useless so they end up having to do everything themselves (while ranting about the incompetents they hired).

This week I talk to Dr Maggi Evans, occupational psychologist and talent expert, about how to change our talent mindset. As leaders, we need to stop bitching—and reap the benefits.

Which ties into a piece of advice that Jay Shetty shares in ‘Think Like a Monk: train your mind for peace and purpose everyday’: for every critical thought you have about someone, write down ten positive attributes that they possess. (Maybe try for 5 first?)

Alternatively, frame them through the rose tinted lenses we use for our kids, college friends, or even our partners (though perhaps not during the third lockdown).

Next week?

We’ll dive into the depths of Zoom screw ups, inspired by the "I’m not a cat” lawyer—and an exploration of how to recover from what is (hideously?) being called a ‘she-cession’.


Christine