Today I had an interesting discussion with a family member. A few ideas were mooted which I think will redefine his career path in response to future job opportunities. These include:
1. BIG FISH BIG POND: Join advanced development of neural networks marrying concepts of robotics, electrical engineering, computer science, biology and mechanical engineering.
2. BIG FISH SMALL POND CONCEPT: Small pocket-sized customized IT solution to manual processes in the distribution industry.
I recalled advising him to either consider 1 and 2. And once his decision is made, focus every single effort and time to building up expertise in this area and doggedly pursue those.
Your thoughts??
Friday, October 26, 2007
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Leadership and Competence: Nature or Nurture
What's your take?
For me, it is nature. Why?
1. You rely on your gut to make tough and critical decisions.
2. Emotions will play a large part when you hire people.
3. Heart and passion largely determines success and failures in projects/endeavors.
4. You naturally cling to people of 'your own liking/kind'.
5. You chose your partners largely due to the intense desire of your innermost being.
And most leadership books I read summarizes that to be an effective leader, use your heart more than your head. Need I say more..
What about you? What's your take?
For me, it is nature. Why?
1. You rely on your gut to make tough and critical decisions.
2. Emotions will play a large part when you hire people.
3. Heart and passion largely determines success and failures in projects/endeavors.
4. You naturally cling to people of 'your own liking/kind'.
5. You chose your partners largely due to the intense desire of your innermost being.
And most leadership books I read summarizes that to be an effective leader, use your heart more than your head. Need I say more..
What about you? What's your take?
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