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 Leader as a Mensch: Become the Kind of Person Others Want to Follow" is a compelling book written by Bruna Martinuzzi that delves into the concept of leadership with a focus on integrity, authenticity, and compassion. The term "mensch" is a Yiddish word that loosely translates to a person of integrity and honour, and Martinuzzi explores how embodying these qualities can transform one into an effective and respected leader.
"The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential" by John C. Maxwell is a comprehensive guide that outlines a structured framework for leadership development, enabling readers to ascend through different levels of leadership effectiveness and ultimately reach their maximum potential as leaders. The book is a practical resource that provides valuable insights, actionable strategies, and real-world examples to empower leaders at all stages of their journey.
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.
Delegate: Learn How to Let Go with Confidence and Get More Done by Kate Keenan is a practical guide that offers insights and strategies for effective delegation. Recognising that many individuals struggle to delegate tasks due to a fear of losing control or a lack of trust in others, Keenan provides step-by-step advice to overcome these barriers and leverage delegation as a tool for increased productivity and personal growth.
"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.