Drew Bird
@drew_bird
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I study why feedback fails leaders—and what actually works instead. Keynotes on feedback, leadership, and organizational performance.
USA and Canada
Joined October 2008
Most feedback systems fail not because people can’t give feedback, but because leaders don’t understand what feedback is for. We’ve turned feedback into a tool for measurement, correction, and control. But feedback is meant to do something far more important: shape judgment,
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You know you're doing your life's work, when you are excited to jump back into it after a holiday. Genuine excitement and internal motivation is such a fantastic guide.
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Most leaders don’t struggle because they lack skill or intent. They struggle because there’s a gap between how they think they’re showing up and how others actually experience them. That perception gap is where leadership effectiveness is won or lost. #Leadership #Feedback
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The older I get, the more I realize adaptability is the highest form of intelligence. Knowledge matters, but the ability to learn, unlearn, and change course matters more. The rigid cling to what was. The adaptable adjust to what is and what will be. The future belongs to them.
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#adaptability is one of THE key skillsets you'll need to be successful in the coming years. Don't underestimate the need to understand your own approach, and if you are leading people, understanding (and helping them to understand) theirs also. If you are looking for an edge - a
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The progression of AI video creation is amazing, and honestly a little frightening. One of the most difficult tasks from what I have seen is believable person to person interaction. This video came into my inbox this morning and it's the best I have seen so far (even if some of
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This video is a little long (approx 12.5 minutes) but really worth a watch. This idea of ‘reimagining’ work rather than just bolting AI onto existing processes is where the real opportunities lie. Hope you enjoy- interested in your thoughts! https://t.co/Qapg3FHCOS How to build
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In many recent conversations around adaptability and AI I hear people talk about the need for organizations to ‘upskill’ and ‘reskill’ workers to prepare for the impact on the workforce. But what never gets mentioned is exactly what ‘skills’ should be developed. Here’s what I
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An underrated life lesson: Potential is nothing without execution. When you’re young, everyone cares about your potential. As you get older, they only care about your delivery against it. Stop worrying about your potential. Start focusing on your action.
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This was a fascinating piece from @sahilbloom on AI and the Tragedy of the Commons. Worth your time.
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The Curiosity Chronicle has quickly become one of the most popular newsletters for growth-minded individuals in the world. Each week, subscribers receive a deep dive that covers topics ranging from...
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I am seeing warning after warning about what's happening with AI. Even if you think the loss of job/work estimates are 10x exaggerated, the impact on organizations and society is seismic. People may think "heard this before" because they reflect back on the advent of the PC or
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Hardly anyone is paying attention.
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Numerous conversations with clients over the past few days about the need to upskill around AI for them and their teams. Seems there is not much usable, easy to apply content that's easily findable. If anyone has (or knows of) AI courses (preferably async) that they have used
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The more I am exposed to the leading-edge AI performance, the more I realize that we are collectively deceiving ourselves about the dramatic impact this technology will have. So many industries will be disrupted or transformed beyond recognition. If I was headed to college or
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An important note for your sanity: Realize that "facts" won't change most people's opinion, because their opinions weren't initially formed by facts. Most people form their opinions emotionally, not through evidence... If you can change your mind based on fact, you are rare.
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This article on The Emotional Economy is well worth your time (about a 3-minute read). It explores how the skills that matter most in today’s organizations—empathy, emotional regulation, curiosity—aren’t just “nice to have.” They’re becoming core to how we lead, build teams, and
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You should take on ventures that you are genuinely motivated by. You should not require discipline, No one should need to push you. If you are not motivated, the outcome isn't compelling enough.
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Are you a 'Frontier Firm'? Interesting statistics from Microsoft's latest research on AI adoption: 47% of leaders list upskilling existing employees as a top workforce strategy for the next 12–18 months. 51% of managers say AI training or upskilling will become a key
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Intelligence on tap will rewire business. Every leader needs a new blueprint. The time to act is now. The question is: how will you adapt?
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