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Leadership Lessons From James T. Kirk- Play Poker, Not Chess

October 2, 2017Alpine TechnologiesUncategorized

“Not chess, Mr. Spock. Poker. Do you know the game?” In one of my all-time favorite Star Trek episodes, The Carbomite Maneuver, Kirk and his crew face down an unknown vessel from a group calling themselves the “First Federation.” Threats from the crystal-shaped vessel escalate until it seems that the destruction of the Enterprise is imminent. Kirk asks Spock for options, who replies that the Enterprise has been playing a game of chess, and now…

Leadership Lessons from James T. Kirk- Be Part of the Away Team

August 21, 2017Alpine TechnologiesTools for BusinessesAlpine Technology, James T. Kirk, Waste Management Software; Alpine Technology

“Risk is our business. That’s what this starship is all about. That’s why we’re aboard her.” Whenever an interesting or challenging mission came up, Kirk was always willing to put himself in harm’s way by joining the Away Team. With his boots on the ground, he was always able to make quick assessments of the situation, leading to superior results. Kirk very much believed in hands-on leadership, leading the vanguard of his crew as they explored…

Leadership Lessons from James T. Kirk- Surround Yourself With People With Different Views

July 5, 2017Alpine TechnologiesTools for Businesses, Uncategorized

“One of the advantages of being a captain, Doctor, is being able to ask for advice without necessarily having to take it.” Kirk’s closest two advisors are Commander Spock, a Vulcan committed to a philosophy of logic, and Dr. Leonard McCoy, a human driven by compassion and scientific curiosity. Both Spock and McCoy are frequently at odds with each other, recommended different courses of action and bringing very different types of arguments to bear in…