The Power of Mindful Learning by Ellen J. Langer offers valuable insights for leadership by introducing a transformative approach to learning that is deeply rooted in mindfulness and open-mindedness. Dr. Ellen Langer, a respected psychologist and Harvard University professor, underscores how these principles can enhance leadership skills and decision-making processes.
Great One-on-One Meetings for Busy Managers: Manage your team in a way that's empowering for them and dependable for you by Nick Robinson is a practical guidebook that offers valuable insights and strategies for conducting effective one-on-one meetings with team members. Recognising the challenges faced by busy managers, Robinson provides practical advice and actionable techniques to optimise these meetings, fostering stronger relationships and driving team performance.
"The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever" by Michael Bungay Stanier is a practical guide to coaching that emphasizes the importance of asking powerful questions and listening deeply. The author provides a set of seven essential coaching questions that can be used in a variety of coaching situations to help explore goals and achieve results.
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.
"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.
"Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable... About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business" by Patrick Lencioni is a thought-provoking book that confronts the common problem of ineffective and tedious business meetings. Lencioni, well-versed in organisational health and leadership, weaves a compelling narrative that not only educates but also provides valuable guidance on turning meetings from uninspiring and time-consuming rituals into engaging and results-driven interactions.