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Chapter six. Decision making and most of the chapter was about probabilities, odds, statistics and poker. Indeed decision making starts with data that can be used as an input for decision making

Chapter five is titled as managing others. One topic that sticks with me is decentralisation of decision making which is also the title of next chapter

For chapter is about goal setting, nothing new. Setting proximate goals is interesting and also a good reminder that many people are setting inconsequential and easy/risk free goals

Third chapter is about focus. Many interesting stories. Focusing few things, is one of the key. Thinking is important and you can not delegate it, and if you start thinking you are already half way there

Third chapter is about focus. Some people say only work in one project but in the book author observed superstars are working around five projects compared to their peers, instead of same projects they seek out new projects to learn and impact more, and they are creative, they ask questions, ideate , share past experience and create continually mental models. Nice examples

Second chapter is about teams. Many interesting topics and especially one sticks for me. Nowadays there are discussions around remote, hybrid or work from office. In this chapter the author was explaining the importance of eye contact and silent eye test. By seeing others eyes we are able to understand their emotions and challenges

Project oxygen found that a good manager 1) is a good coach 2) empowers and does not micro manage 3) express interest and concern in subordinates success and well being 4) is result oriented 5) listens and shares information 6) helps with career development 7) has a clear vision and strategy 8) has key technical skills

Restarting, I started during winter and stopped around page fifty. Finished the first chapter about motivation. Nothing new but reminder as motivation, especially self motivation is important. Taking activities, actions and outcomes under our control and feeling ownership and empowerment is the key for motivation