"Influencing Virtual Teams: 17 Tactics That Get Things Done with Your Remote Employees" by Hassan Osman is a practical and insightful guide that delves into the nuances of leading and influencing remote teams effectively. With the rise of remote work, this book offers essential strategies for managers and leaders to navigate the challenges of distance and create a cohesive and productive virtual team environment.
Spencer Johnson's "Who Moved My Cheese?" is a short, insightful, and allegorical business fable that offers valuable lessons on dealing with change and adapting to life's challenges. Published in 1998, the book has become a timeless classic in the realm of personal development and change management.
In "Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead," Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook, offers insights and advice on how women can succeed in the workplace. The book is based on Sandberg's own experiences as a woman in a leadership position and includes research on gender and leadership in the workplace.
"The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey" by Kenneth H. Blanchard, William Oncken Jr., and Hal Burrows is a concise and engaging book that offers valuable insights into the art of delegation and time management. Written in a parable format, the book presents a practical and memorable framework for effective delegation that empowers both managers and their teams.
Bounce: Mozart, Federer, Picasso, Beckham, and the Science of Success by Matthew Syed is a captivating exploration of the science of success, particularly focusing on the role of talent, practice, and resilience in achieving greatness. Syed, a former British table tennis champion and sports journalist, draws from a wide range of fields, including sports, music, and art, to challenge the common belief that success is primarily attributed to innate talent.
Who: The A Method for Hiring by Geoff Smart and Randy Street provides a systematic and practical approach to hiring top talent. The authors introduce the A Method, a step-by-step process designed to help organisations make effective hiring decisions and build high-performing teams.