Futility [Story Time Ep. #2]

04/07/22 • 3 min

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To ancient Greeks, the concept of hubris was defined as placing oneself above the gods, denigrating their standing and authority.

There is no other modern tale that so perfectly illustrates this as the tragedy of the RMS Titanic.

If only they could have known...

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To ancient Greeks, the concept of hubris was defined as placing oneself above the gods, denigrating their standing and authority.

There is no other modern tale that so perfectly illustrates this as the tragedy of the RMS Titanic.

If only they could have known...

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This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.timelesstimely.com/subscribe

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When you spend time coaching and managing other people, there’s often one thing that gets left out: coaching yourself. It sounds like an oxymoron, as we’re all supposed to have mentors and managers who look out for us. But the reality is, there are plenty of ways to take the reins yourself—something with which remote workers have come to grips during the pandemic.

David Novak, retired chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands, is the founder of How Leaders Lead, a digital leadership development platform he created to help people become better leaders. And his latest book, Take Charge of You, is designed to help people get the best from themselves with self-coaching.

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Leadership is anything but simple.

For centuries, we have struggled to dissect it, understand its complexities, and capture its essence.

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