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Episode Synopsis
On this episode, Jeff Akin reviews Star Trek The Animated Series, The Practical Joker (Season 2, Episode 3). He will examine the leadership approaches of Captain Kirk.
In this episode, Jeff discusses the importance of distinguishing between what is critical and what is urgent or routine. The crew faces escalating pranks and a treacherous from the ship's computer. He highlights the need for leaders to prioritize effectively and maintain composure, using Captain Kirk as an example. Jeff also touches upon the hero's journey in modern media and emphasize the importance of making wise decisions in leadership. Additionally, he introduces an exercise for categorizing tasks and discuss the freedom that comes with understanding established systems to handle emergencies.
Points to Consider for Task Prioritization:
How does the task benefit the team?
What are the consequences of not completing the task?
What is the time sensitivity?
Does the task serve short- or long-term impacts?
How does the task align with your personal and organizational values?
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In this episode, Jeff discusses the importance of distinguishing between what is critical and what is urgent or routine. The crew faces escalating pranks and a treacherous from the ship's computer. He highlights the need for leaders to prioritize effectively and maintain composure, using Captain Kirk as an example. Jeff also touches upon the hero's journey in modern media and emphasize the importance of making wise decisions in leadership. Additionally, he introduces an exercise for categorizing tasks and discuss the freedom that comes with understanding established systems to handle emergencies.
Points to Consider for Task Prioritization:
How does the task benefit the team?
What are the consequences of not completing the task?
What is the time sensitivity?
Does the task serve short- or long-term impacts?
How does the task align with your personal and organizational values?
Join The Mailing List
https://1c819b-14b8.icpage.net/performance-review
Starfleet Leadership Academy Online Store: www.starfleetleadership.academy/store
Starfleet Leadership Academy Consulting
https://www.starfleetleadership.academy/p/consulting/
Follow the Academy and connect through:
Website: https://www.starfleetleadership.academy/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SFLApodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefftakin/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCebdT7xtm2237q0f857BBuw
Got friends who are fans of Star Trek or interested in topics on leadership? Don't forget to share the podcast!
Support the Starfleet Leadership Academy Podcast on: https://patreon.com/sfla
And if you visit the episode page at https://www.starfleetleadership.academy/, you'll find a transcript of this episode.
The Starfleet Leadership Academy is a proud member of the ElectraCast Media Best Business Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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