#justice depends on #right and #wrong. Where does your desire for #justice come from? Our #conscience comes from God.
Why "Becoming a Geek Leader?"
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.
People take “risks” when they feel safe to fail
#change is #hard Make it #easy by making it #safe to #make #mistakes Encourage #people to #try things. #coach #leader #manager #boss
Do you control your temper?
#anger and #rage hurt your team. #control your #temper Help your people #feel #safe Be a better #coach #leader #boss #manager
Get out of the house!
You need some P.I.E. to speed up your career
#performance is only one factor in #career #success Your #image and your #exposure matter, too! Who can you talk to (in person) today?
Give quick negative feedback
Team members need #positive and #negative #feedback Be direct, honest and kind.