Welcome to Mindful Monday!

Here are some things I found useful this week...

Talked down with Tom Hardin (Tipper X). Wild conversation about the largest insider trading investigation in history (and what that has to do with leadership)
Kat Cole's essay on common truths in Leadership and Business
A useful essay about the downside of the 80/20 rules
Why Norway wins so much at the Olympics
And some wise words from Clark Lea about belief...

#675: Tom Hardin - Good People Can Do Unethical Things...

Tom Hardin was known as “Tipper X” during Operation Perfect Hedge, the largest insider trading investigation in history. After making four illegal trades based on inside information, the FBI approached him on a Manhattan street corner and convinced him to wear a wire over 40 times, helping build 20 of the 81 cases. In this conversation, Tom shares how ambiguous leadership messages create cultures of silence, why 80% of employees can be swayed toward unethical behavior, and what he learned about eulogy virtues versus resume virtues. You can also WATCH on YouTube.

Common Truths in Leadership and Business

If you are leading through high growth and change, you are experiencing both big highs and very challenging moments. These may be new for you or some of the team, but many of the tough dynamics can be predicted and prevented. CLICK HERE to read more from the super thoughtful, Kat Cole.

When The 80/20 Rule Fails...

Audrey Hepburn was an icon. Rising to fame in the 1950s, she was one of the greatest actresses of her era. In 1953, Hepburn became the first actress to win an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award for a single performance: her leading role in the romantic comedy Roman Holiday. But then something funny happened: she stopped acting. Why? Read more...

Why Does Norway Win So Much at The Olympics?

Norway consistently wins a lot of medals at the Winter Olympic Games, with a population of just 5.6 million people. They are currently battling it out for the most medals in Milano-Cortina. They won the most medals in 2022. They won the most medals in 2018. CLICK HERE to read why.

Wise Words

“Too many people whisper their beliefs. What the world wants for Vanderbilt football is for us to stay in the corner, stay small, and play our part. We refuse to do that." -- Clark Lea (Head Coach, Vanderbilt)