The "HBR Guide to Performance Management" is a comprehensive and practical guide published by the Harvard Business Review, aimed at helping organisations and individuals enhance their performance management processes.
The Five Voices: How to Communicate Effectively with Everyone You Lead by Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram is a dynamic book that provides a unique framework for understanding and improving communication within leadership teams and organisations. Based on the concept of five distinct leadership voices, this book helps leaders identify their own communication styles and those of their team members, ultimately fostering better collaboration, decision-making, and organisational success.
"Steal the Show: From Speeches to Job Interviews to Deal-Closing Pitches, How to Guarantee a Standing Ovation for All the Performances in Your Life" by Michael Port is a comprehensive guide to public speaking and performance. The book offers practical advice and strategies for anyone looking to improve their communication skills, whether it's for delivering speeches, job interviews, or sales pitches.
"Conversational Intelligence: How Great Leaders Build Trust & Get Extraordinary Results" by Judith E. Glaser is a pioneering book that delves into the neuroscience of conversations and their profound impact on leadership, trust-building, and achieving exceptional results. Judith Glaser, an expert in the field of conversational intelligence, provides valuable insights into how leaders can harness the power of conversations to foster trust, collaboration, and high-performance within their organisations.
The Mentor's Guide: Facilitating Effective Learning Relationships by Lois J. Zachary is a comprehensive and practical resource for both mentors and mentees. Lois Zachary, an expert in the field of mentoring, provides guidance, insights, and actionable strategies for fostering productive and meaningful mentoring relationships. The book is widely regarded as a foundational text for anyone involved in mentoring, whether in professional, educational, or personal contexts.
Manage Up!: The Ultimate Guide to Managing Your Manager by Jacqueline Ross is a comprehensive guide that provides practical strategies for successfully managing the relationship with your manager and maximising your professional growth. Drawing on her extensive experience in leadership development and coaching, Ross offers valuable insights, tips, and techniques for building a productive and collaborative partnership with your manager.