Team Genius: The New Science of High-Performing Organisations by Rich Karlgaard and Michael S. Malone is a thought-provoking exploration of the science and psychology behind high-performing teams and organisations. Drawing on extensive research, real-world examples, and engaging anecdotes, the book provides valuable insights into what makes teams truly exceptional and how leaders can foster environments that encourage innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
"To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others" by Daniel H. Pink is a book that challenges the notion that sales is the domain of a select group of individuals with a specific set of skills. In fact, Pink argues that we are all in sales, as we spend a significant amount of our time trying to move others to our way of thinking, whether we are convincing our boss to give us a raise or persuading our children to clean their room.
"What Every Body Is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People" by Joe Navarro is a book that explores the world of nonverbal communication. As a former FBI agent and expert in nonverbal communication, Navarro offers a unique perspective on how to read and interpret body language.
Paul McFedries' "Excel Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts: Your visual blueprint for creating dynamic spreadsheets" is a practical and visually oriented guide designed to help users harness the powerful features of Excel pivot tables and pivot charts. This book is part of the "Your visual blueprint" series, known for its step-by-step visual format that makes complex concepts accessible and easy to understand.
Global Dexterity: How to Adapt Your Behaviour Without Losing Yourself in the Process by Andy Molinsky is a compelling book that addresses the challenges individuals face when working across cultures and provides practical strategies for adapting behaviour effectively. Drawing on his extensive research and personal experiences, Molinsky offers a comprehensive guide to developing "global dexterity" - the ability to adapt to different cultural contexts while staying true to oneself.
Customer Satisfaction Is Worthless, Customer Loyalty Is Priceless: How to Make Customers Love You, Keep Them Coming Back, and Tell Everyone They Know by Jeffrey Gitomer is a book that challenges the traditional notion of customer satisfaction and highlights the importance of building customer loyalty. Gitomer argues that customer satisfaction alone is not enough to create long-term success for businesses; instead, organisations should strive to cultivate customer loyalty, which leads to repeat business, positive word-of-mouth, and sustainable growth.