Mike Murphy showing his true colours
In this podcast, we interview Mike Murphy, the Chief Technology Officer of Standard Bank Group. In this episode Mike shares his thoughts on Life, the Universe and Everything. He would like this episode to be called: "It is ok".
Listen here
SoundCloud: Tap/click here to listen via SoundCloud
iTunes: Tap/click here to listen via iTunes
Show notes
00:40 - Introducing Mike
01:30 - Learnings from a cross-discipline career
03:14 - Dealing with stress of the CTO role
04:00 - Daily rituals
06:40 - What are you listening to (audio books/podcasts)?
08:00 - Three common themes (of top performers)
09:09 - Getting up early
09:55 - The ‘Dark Horse’? (on being an ‘introvert’)
12:05 - It’s okay to… (on culture in IT)
14:44 - Why a new way of working? (NWOW)
16:46 - Advice to a 25-year-old Mike
18:44 - Spirit animal
22:15 - Books for someone starting out (work & life) *
*Yes… we know there was a ‘Non-fiction/Fiction’ mix-up
27:21 - Wrap-up
Show links
Sean Carroll. The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself
Michael Abrashoff. It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy