"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.
"Remote Work Revolution: Succeeding from Anywhere" by Tsedal Neeley is a book that explores the challenges and opportunities of remote work and provides practical guidance for individuals and organisations to succeed in a remote work environment. The author is a professor at Harvard Business School and a leading expert on remote work.
The First-Time Manager by Loren B. Belker, Jim McCormick, and Gary S. Topchik is a comprehensive guide specifically designed for individuals transitioning into their first leadership role. Packed with practical advice, real-world examples, and actionable strategies, this book equips new managers with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their managerial journey.
"The Trusted Advisor" by David H. Maister, Charles H. Green, and Robert M. Galford provides profound insights into trust and leadership. The book articulates how trust is not just a component of successful leadership but the very foundation upon which effective leadership is built.
"Spin Selling" is a sales methodology developed by Neil Rackham in the 1980s. The methodology is based on extensive research into what distinguishes successful salespeople from less successful ones. Rackham and his team analysed over 35,000 sales calls across a wide range of industries and found that the most successful salespeople tended to ask more questions than their less successful counterparts.
"The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything" by Stephen M.R. Covey is a transformative book that explores the profound impact trust has on personal and organisational success. Drawing from the principles of his father's renowned work, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," Covey delves into the concept of trust and provides a comprehensive framework for understanding, building, and repairing it.