8 Words or Less
Do you have an ever-growing list of leadership and management books to read - but can't find the time? Every episode, Samie and James share their perspectives on a different book and distil some key themes into a central message of 8 words or less.
Podcasting since 2020 • 25 episodes
8 Words or Less
Latest Episodes
Bonus Episode - Discussing the Power of Myth with Céline Cousteau
It is a privilege to be joined by Céline Cousteau for the season finale to discuss the book The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell. As a filmmaker, author and environmentalist, Céline is in a unique position to understand and appreciate the power...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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22:38
The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell
In this episode, we discuss the book The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and take on the challenge to try and distil it into a central message of #8wordsorless. The book is vast in scope, covering the themes and symbols of ancient narratives a...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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22:56
Bonus Episode - Discussing Principles with Becks Beere
For this week’s bonus episode, we are joined by Becks Beere - the founder and CEO of Avec UK, a market-leading strategic brand and product partner for global retailers.Becks recommended 'Principles' by Ray Dalio and shares the many ways...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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22:13
Principles by Ray Dalio
In this episode, we discuss Ray Dalio’s book Principles. Dalio is one of the most successful entrepreneurs and investors in the world, and in this book he distils the, somewhat unconventional, principles that have underpinned his s...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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21:41
Bonus Episode - Discussing #Time4Humanity with Amna Al Owais
In this bonus episode we are joined by Amna Al Owais, chief executive and registrar of the DIFC Courts, to talk about the key themes and messages from Samie's book #Time4Humanity.We discuss why Amna has placed values and culture at the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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19:55