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The Mentor's Guide: Facilitating Effective Relationships

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.

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Primal Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence

Primal Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and Annie McKee explores the role of emotional intelligence (EI) in effective leadership. Drawing on extensive research and practical insights, the authors demonstrate how emotional intelligence influences leaders' ability to inspire, motivate, and create positive work environments.

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5 minutes

Inclusive Leadership

"Inclusive Leadership" by Charlotte Sweeney is a comprehensive guide to cultivating inclusive leadership practices within organisations. Sweeney, drawing from her extensive experience in diversity and inclusion consulting, offers actionable strategies and insights for leaders at all levels to foster diverse and inclusive workplaces where all individuals feel valued and empowered.

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Anti Money Laundering: A Practical Guide to Reducing Organisational Risk

Anti-Money Laundering: A Practical Guide to Reducing Organizational Risk by Rose Chapman is a comprehensive and practical resource for organisations seeking to effectively address the risks associated with money laundering. With a focus on understanding the complexities of money laundering and implementing robust preventive measures, Chapman provides valuable insights and strategies to mitigate the threat of financial crime.

Managing for Stakeholders: Survival, Reputation, and Success

“Managing for Stakeholders: Survival, Reputation, and Success" by R. Edward Freeman, Jeffrey S. Harrison, and Andrew C. Wicks is a comprehensive examination of stakeholder theory and its application in modern business. The book argues that organisations should prioritise the interests of all stakeholders—not just shareholders—to achieve long-term success and sustainability. This approach, known as stakeholder management, involves identifying, understanding, and balancing the needs and concerns of various groups that are affected by or can affect the organisation.

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The Honest Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie to Everyone—Especially Ourselves

In The Honest Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie to Everyone—Especially Ourselves, Dan Ariely explores the psychological and environmental factors that drive people to behave dishonestly. Drawing on experiments and real-world examples, Ariely challenges conventional notions that dishonesty stems from a cost-benefit analysis of potential gain versus risk. Instead, he demonstrates that dishonesty is a complex, often subconscious process shaped by human psychology and situational influences.

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