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Hacking Humans, with Peter Smyth - Part 2

Scott & Drago Season 2 Episode 27

In Part 2 - ‘Hacking Humans’, we fold in the next layer of our conversation with Peter Smyth.

This time, Drago and I enjoy hearing his modus operandi for understanding people and culture…

·       ‘Thinking in bets’, and how life is far more poker than chess

·       How great insight boils down to great people illuminating the opportunity ahead…

·       Balancing gut instinct vs. ‘what the data is saying’, both-ism and the art of integrated thinking (why the separation between art and science?)

·       Case-study writing: how the reality of the work isn’t captured by a template for linear thinking

·       Managing people: applying parenting principles, the importance of encouraging ‘self-agency’ and instilling not only motivation – but creating opportunities to initiate change

 Plus a selection of thought-provoking books, namely:

·       Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts,  Annie Duke

·       Cognitive Surplus, Clay Shirky

·       The Hero with a Thousand Faces, Joseph Campbell

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