About This Episode
Join us today as Tristan talks to one of the world's leading business thinkers, Roger Martin. Martin was once rated the #1 management thinker in the world by Thinkers50. He is also the author of Playing to Win and his most recent book, A Way to Think.
He discusses the essentials of strategy and management with Tristan including:
The difference between a Falsificationist vs. Justificationist
- Falsificationist- Believes there are no right answers, just better ones and worst ones
- Justificationist - The opposite of that - the belief there are right answers ‘the truth’
How there are better ways to think
- There is a framework or way of thinking that guides strategy and activities
What is the #1 complaint with innovators?
What do companies do really well as a centerpiece of their culture so they are always moving forward?
- Success is centered on consumers
- Strategy and execution are truly interchangeable
- Succeeding at making innovation a habit
How do we hold onto amazing talent for a longer period of time?
- Make sure you listen to them.
- Provide them with opportunities before they ask for them.
- Pat them on the back. Don’t assume you don’t need to tell them they are doing a good job.
Aristotle “Art of Rhetoric” and the three dimensions or drivers:
- Ethos - the will to have people see you as authentic.
- Logos - the logicatical structure of the argument
- Pathos - the capacity to empathize the audience
Connect with Roger at:
Twitter: @RogerLMartin
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