Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2022-06-04
Chris Williamson & Tyler Cowen: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom #482
The Secret To Finding Great Talent - Tyler Cowen - #482
Tyler Cowen is the Holbert L. Harris Chair of Economics at George Mason University, a columnist, podcaster and an author. Finding and recruiting the best talent is perhaps the most important job that an organisation has.
Tyler Cowen discussed The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. Chris Williamson discussed Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Lord of the Rings
Discussed“Let's say they're a Lord of the Rings fanatic and they say, 'Oh, you know, the Wikipedia page to something in Lord of the Rings is open.' Well, engage them on that.”
Where to get it
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Romeo and Juliet
Discussed“Didn't you suggest or ask them to put another act onto the end of a book or see what would happen in Romeo and Juliet if something had changed? Those are good questions if that's what they know about.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Talent
“My new book, co-authored with Daniel Gross, is called Talent.”