“Rock, Paper, Scissors”: The Instant Leadership Solution with Will Jacobs

Production team:

Host : Maria Xenidou

Producer: Julie-Roxane Krikorian

Introduction Voice: David Bourne

Contact us:

[email protected]

Music credits:

Like Lee performed by The Mini Vandals

Transition sounds: Swamp Walks performed by Jingle Punks

Where to find Will Jacobs:

His page on LinkedIn

Will Jacob’s book — Rock, Paper, Scissors: the instant Leadership Solution on LinkedIn

The Rock, Paper, Scissors Website

Rock, Paper, Scissors — the video

Mentioned in this episode:

Co-Author Fred Lennox on LinkedIn

Listen to this episode and explore:

The genesis of the book (2:35)

Rock, Paper, Scissors: What it’s for? Who it’s for? (6:16)

Rocks: Persistent, Consistent & Guarded (14:49)

Scissors: Analytical, Open-Minded & Perfectionist (16:34)

Papers: Inclusive, Enthusiastic & Opportunistic (18:33)

How a scissor can be perceived and how they can change their behavior to collaborate better (25:01)

The specifics of a Rock-Paper collaboration (28:22)

The specifics of a Paper-Scissors collaboration (32:09)

How do we learn to change and adapt our behavior? (37:26)

Using the book with your team to create win-win situations (41:28)

How the book can be used by freelancers (48:33)

How to leverage the talents and strengths of others to make up for our own shortcomings (52:18)