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The Heretic

By Pascal Finette

The Heretic is a free semi-frequent dispatch delivering insights into leadership in exponential times. For entrepreneurs, corporate irritants and change makers. Raw, unfiltered and opinionated.
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Possibly the Most Important Skill of the Future – Neugier

The HereticNov 19, 2021

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Don’t Make An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet

Don’t Make An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet

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https://theheretic.org/2023/all-you-can-eat

Aug 02, 202301:56
Don’t Be a Career

Don’t Be a Career

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https://theheretic.org/2023/dont-be-a-career/

Jul 21, 202301:55
You're Not the Star: The Unselfish Perspective in Leadership

You're Not the Star: The Unselfish Perspective in Leadership

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https://theheretic.org/2023/you-are-not-the-star

Jul 13, 202302:20
Value Statements Are (Typically) Useless

Value Statements Are (Typically) Useless

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https://theheretic.org/2023/value-statements-are-typically-useless/

Jul 06, 202302:27
Hiring for the Unknown

Hiring for the Unknown

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https://theheretic.org/2023/hiring-for-the-unknown/

Jun 28, 202301:37
Apple First, Boss Second

Apple First, Boss Second

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https://theheretic.org/2023/apple-first-boss-second/

Jun 22, 202301:56
Things That Make You Go Hmmm…

Things That Make You Go Hmmm…

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https://theheretic.org/2023/things-that-make-you-go-hmmm

Jun 14, 202301:39
No One Cares

No One Cares

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https://theheretic.org/2023/no-one-cares/

May 31, 202301:05
Poke Life

Poke Life

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https://theheretic.org/2023/poke-life


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On November 11th, 1994, around the same time, the first passengers traveled through the Channel Tunnel, and the chemical element Darmstadtium was discovered, the Santa Clara Valley Historical Association (also known as the Silicon Valley Historical Association) interviewed Steve Jobs.

It is one of the most remarkable reflections of an undoubtedly remarkable person:

Life can be much broader once you discover one simple fact, and that is: Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you. And you can change it. You can influence it. You can build your own things that other people can use. And the minute that you understand that you can poke life, and actually something will, you know, if you push in, something will pop out the other side, that you can change it. You can mold it.

Let this sink in for a moment.

Look around you – everything (EVERYTHING) around you, from the chair you might be sitting on to the digital device (and all its components it is made of) you read or listen to this, was made by someone. Not some singular uber-genius but a normal person doing normal things. That person can easily be you.

Poke life. And never stop poking.

May 12, 202301:35
Give a Damn

Give a Damn

The Heretic Dispatch:

https://theheretic.org/2023/give-a-damn/

Apr 25, 202301:16
Perfection Sucks, and It’s Boring

Perfection Sucks, and It’s Boring

The Heretic Dispatch:

https://theheretic.org/2023/perfection-sucks


You love what you are doing, are good at it, and take great pride in your work. Awesome. But are you a perfectionist?

It’s funny how we strive (rightfully so) for greatness. We spend countless hours honing our craft. We aim to remove even the slightest flaws – to deliver the perfect product (whatever that might be in your world). And then we become bores.

See, in our effort, we delivered a beautifully polished product – one which ticks all the boxes, but also one which, due to its lack of faults and quirks, is just… boring.

The most iconic products, services, and people have mastered the incredible transition from being perfect at what they do to the extent that they allow tiny imperfections to shine through. It’s the difference between a synthetic and natural diamond: The former is flawless, and the latter is priceless – despite (actually: because of) its tiny imperfections.

Imperfection creates personality. Personality, not perfection, is what we love.

So go ahead be imperfect. We love you for it.

Apr 12, 202301:19
Learning from the Best

Learning from the Best

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https://theheretic.org/2023/learning-from-the-best

Apr 04, 202301:27
Der Fisch Stinkt Vom Kopf

Der Fisch Stinkt Vom Kopf

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https://theheretic.org/2023/der-fisch-stinkt-vom-kopf

Mar 16, 202301:50
The Most Important Insight Into Leadership

The Most Important Insight Into Leadership

In this week's episode we deep dive into leadership, why most the advice you get is rather meaningless, and how you become a world-class leader.


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https://theheretic.org/2023/the-most-important-insight-into-leadership/

Mar 08, 202302:58
The Deeper You Get

The Deeper You Get

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https://theheretic.org/2023/the-deeper-you-get/

Feb 22, 202301:48
Lean Into The Future

Lean Into The Future

The Heretic Dispatch:

https://theheretic.org/2023/lean-into-the-future/

Feb 07, 202301:49
Stick With It
Jan 27, 202302:26
What Doesn’t Change?

What Doesn’t Change?

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https://theheretic.org/2023/what-doesnt-change

Jan 20, 202301:26
The Adjacent Possible

The Adjacent Possible

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https://theheretic.org/2023/the-adjacent-possible

Jan 12, 202301:57
KPIs
Jan 02, 202301:44
It Pays To Be Early
Dec 12, 202201:09
On Change And Changing
Dec 05, 202201:34
Stuff Is Just Hard
Nov 17, 202201:21
Why Big Corp Won't Hurt You
Nov 13, 202201:32
Whatever is Easiest Wins
Oct 28, 202201:25
Everybody Is Faking It All the Time
Oct 20, 202201:29
Nobody Knows Anything Anyway
Oct 11, 202201:44
Best Practices Are (Usually) Temporal

Best Practices Are (Usually) Temporal

The Heretic Dispatch:
https://theheretic.org/2022/best-practices-are-(usually)-temporal/
Oct 04, 202201:25
I Used To Think
Sep 04, 202201:27
To Become a Better Leader, Become a Better Human

To Become a Better Leader, Become a Better Human

The Heretic Dispatch:
https://theheretic.org/2022/to-become-a-better-leader,-become-a-better-human/
Aug 28, 202201:36
On Leaders and Managers
Aug 20, 202201:33
Don’t Be That Guy
Aug 12, 202201:22
Der Fisch Stinkt Vom Kopf
Jul 25, 202201:22
Nothing Matters — Everything Matters
Jul 17, 202202:26
Do One Thing
Jul 07, 202201:25
Embrace The Tension
Jun 24, 202201:45
The Simple Secret To Running a Productive Brainstorm
Jun 13, 202202:14
How You Know That You Are An Entrepreneur
Jun 04, 202202:03
To Commit, Let Go
May 25, 202201:40
How to Combat “Squirrel Brain”
May 11, 202203:51
The Right Time Is Right Now
May 02, 202201:47
How To Be (More) Creative
Apr 21, 202202:40
Persistence Is A Startups Superpower
Apr 15, 202202:05
How To Make Your Own Luck
Apr 06, 202202:16
The Three Question Journey to Sustained Growth
Apr 01, 202202:24
Solve Gnarly Problems
Mar 24, 202202:18
Follow Me Home
Mar 18, 202203:06
I Have Questions
Mar 09, 202201:58
Obvious is Better
Feb 17, 202202:36
Imagining a Better Future (With Kraftwerk)

Imagining a Better Future (With Kraftwerk)

The Heretic Dispatch:
https://theheretic.org/2022/imagining-a-better-future-(with-kraftwerk)/
Feb 10, 202202:25