"The Art of Mentoring: Lead, Follow and Get Out of the Way" by Shirley Peddy is a comprehensive guide to mentoring in a business context. The author emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships, setting goals, providing feedback, and developing the skills and knowledge needed to succeed as a mentor or mentee.
"There is No Planet B" by Mike Berners-Lee is a thought-provoking exploration of the environmental challenges facing our planet and the urgent need for sustainable solutions. Drawing on scientific research and his expertise in carbon foot printing, Berners-Lee presents a compelling case for taking decisive action to address climate change and other environmental issues before it's too late.
"On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss" by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler is a seminal work that explores the complex and multifaceted experience of grief. Drawing on their extensive experience working with terminally ill patients and their families, Kübler-Ross and Kessler outline a framework for understanding the emotional journey of grief through the lens of five stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
"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.
"Fanatical Prospecting: The Ultimate Guide to Opening Sales Conversations and Filling the Pipeline by Leveraging Social Selling, Telephone, Email, Text, and Cold Calling" by Jeb Blount is a comprehensive and actionable guide that addresses the critical aspect of prospecting in the sales process. Blount, a renowned sales expert, shares insights and strategies to help sales professionals fill their pipelines with high-quality leads and consistently open valuable sales conversations.
The Secrets of Question-Based Selling: How the Most Powerful Tool in Business Can Double Your Sales Results by Thomas Freese is a comprehensive guide that explores the power of asking effective questions in the sales process. Freese argues that questions are the most powerful tool for engaging prospects, uncovering their needs, and ultimately closing deals. Through practical strategies and real-life examples, Freese demonstrates how question-based selling can significantly enhance sales performance.