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7 Lessons • 28m • Atul Gawande
True Ingredients of Successful Leadership
In the operating room, success isn’t about one person but the teamwork behind them. Surgeon Atul Gawande says those lessons under pressure apply far beyond medicine.
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How to Break the Hidden Limits of Expertise
Gawande explores how to keep growing even after you’ve mastered your craft.
Set Clear Goals With OKRs
Set bold, yet attainable goals. Conduct regular progress reviews.
Influence People With Story
Recognize the importance of stories. Identify engaging stories.
Build Leaders Through Delegation
Solve problems collaboratively. Equip others to lead.
Manage the “Cowboys” In Your “Pit Crew”
Build a cohesive team. Leverage individual creativity.
Deliver Better Results With Coaching
Appreciate the value of a coach. Establish a coaching program.
Three Principles for Systematically Hiring the Right People
Write clear and appropriate job postings. Improve hiring decisions.
We often picture the surgeon at the center of the operating room. But Atul Gawande knows firsthand that the success of any procedure depends on the coordinated work of many people. In this class, he distills the lessons he’s learned about building systems that enable teams to perform better together.
Learning Objectives
- Set bold, yet attainable goals.
- Influence people using stories.
- Build leaders who can solve problems.
- Develop a coaching system to grow everyone’s capabilities.
- Deliver results with a cohesive team.