"Conversational Intelligence: How Great Leaders Build Trust & Get Extraordinary Results" by Judith E. Glaser is a pioneering book that delves into the neuroscience of conversations and their profound impact on leadership, trust-building, and achieving exceptional results. Judith Glaser, an expert in the field of conversational intelligence, provides valuable insights into how leaders can harness the power of conversations to foster trust, collaboration, and high-performance within their organisations.
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink is a groundbreaking book that challenges traditional notions of motivation and presents a compelling case for a new approach to understanding what drives individuals in their personal and professional lives. Pink draws on extensive research from psychology, economics, and neuroscience to argue that autonomy, mastery, and purpose are the key factors that truly motivate people to excel.
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.
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't is a book by Jim Collins that explores the key factors that separate successful companies from those that struggle to achieve long-term success. Collins and his team of researchers studied a wide range of companies over a period of five years, analysing their financial performance and leadership practices to identify the characteristics that set the great companies apart.
Conversational Capacity: The Secret to Building Successful Teams That Perform When the Pressure Is On by Craig Weber is a thought-provoking book that explores the critical role of effective communication in high-pressure situations within organisations. Craig Weber argues that building conversational capacity—the ability to engage in open, balanced, and constructive conversations, especially in challenging circumstances—is essential for achieving team success, problem-solving, and maintaining high performance.
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.