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Co-Active Coaching: Changing Business, Transforming Lives

"Co-Active Coaching: Changing Business, Transforming Lives" by Henry Kimsey-House, Karen Kimsey-House, Phillip Sandahl, and Laura Whitworth offers a comprehensive approach to coaching in a business context. The authors introduce the Co-Active Coaching model, which emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships, exploring values and beliefs, and developing strategies for creating change. 

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Meetings Suck: Turning One of the Most Loathed Elements of Business into One of the Most Valuable

"Meetings Suck: Turning One of the Most Loathed Elements of Business into One of the Most Valuable" by Cameron Herold is a practical guide that offers a fresh perspective on a widespread issue in the business world: ineffective meetings. Herold, an experienced business leader and entrepreneur, provides insights and actionable advice on how to transform meetings from unproductive and frustrating events into valuable and productive interactions.

The Leadership Pipeline: How to Build the Leadership-Powered Company

"The Leadership Pipeline: How to Build the Leadership-Powered Company", co-authored by Ram Charan, Stephen Drotter, and James Noel, was originally published in 2001. This seminal work offers a comprehensive and insightful framework for developing and managing leadership talent within organisations. It provides a structured approach to identifying, nurturing, and promoting leaders at different levels, from front-line managers to top executives.

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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni is a powerful book that explores the common pitfalls that hinder team performance and provides insights on how leaders can address these challenges. Through a compelling leadership fable, Lencioni sheds light on the five dysfunctions and offers practical advice for building cohesive and high-performing teams.

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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck is a groundbreaking book that explores the concept of mindset and its profound impact on personal and professional success. Dweck, a renowned psychologist, delves into the idea that one's beliefs about their abilities, whether they have a fixed or growth mindset, can significantly shape their achievements and overall well-being.

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4 minutes

The Carrot Principle: How the Best Managers Use Recognition to Engage Their People, Retain Talent, and Accelerate Performance

"The Carrot Principle: How the Best Managers Use Recognition to Engage Their People, Retain Talent, and Accelerate Performance" by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton is a motivational and insightful book that explores the powerful impact of recognition in the workplace. Through extensive research and real-world examples, the authors demonstrate how simple acts of appreciation and acknowledgment can transform employee engagement, retention, and performance.

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