Today’s quote: “Don’t find fault, find a remedy.”
Henry Ford
Leadership coaching for software development managers
The problem
Most of us geeks tend to be really great at the technical stuff, but not so great at the "people" stuff. As a result, we struggle to communicate clearly, delegate effectively, manage conflict productively and plan well.
After years of frustration and struggle, I discovered that these critical skills are not magic - they are LEARNABLE, and when I learned them, my team got healthier. My projects got done faster and better. My customers were happier, and my boss gave me more team members and more work.
Why "Becoming a Geek Leader?"
When I moved from being the smartest technical person to being the leader of smart technical people, I struggled. I never learned these skills! In school I studied memory management, compilers, abstract math and data communications theory. I didn't learn about dealing with people.
As a geek, I'm on a mission to figure out better ways to lead others at work and at home. This podcast is all about lessons I learned, lessons I'm learning, and experiences that my clients are wrestling with in the real world.
Who is Tom?
My name is Tom Cooper and I spent more than 20 years working as a hands on technologist and leader in companies from startups to Fortune 500. I'm a geek who personally wrote code, installed equipment, managed development teams and oversaw new product design and launch leading to millions of dollars in sales.
Today I am an executive coach, public speaker and trainer who works with leaders and teams of highly technical experts to help them do a better job leading others.
Today’s quote: “Don’t find fault, find a remedy.”
Henry Ford
Today’s thought:
On Initiative
“There are two kinds of men who never amount to much: those who cannot do what they are told and those who can do nothing else.”
— Cyrus H. Curtis
Today’s quote is
“When life knocks you down, try to land on your back. Because if you can look up, you can get up. Let your reason get you back up.”
— Les Brown
Today’s quote
“Julius Ceasar was an epileptic. Napoleon was of humble parentage… Beethoven was deaf, as was Thomas Edison. Charles Dickens was lame; so was Handel. Homer was blind; Plato was a hunchback…”
What made them successful?
“Each [of these] had an inner dream that lit a fire which could not be extinguished”
– John Maxwell
Today’s quote is from Viktor Frankl who said “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”
Today’s quote:
“The Pessimist complains about the wind.
The optimist expects it will change.
The leader adjusts the sails”
– John Maxwell
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