The Charisma Myth by Olivia Fox Cabane is a book that offers readers a comprehensive guide to developing and cultivating charisma. Cabane argues that charisma is not an innate quality that some people are born with, but rather a set of learned behaviours and practices that anyone can acquire with time and effort.
Spencer Johnson's "Who Moved My Cheese?" is a short, insightful, and allegorical business fable that offers valuable lessons on dealing with change and adapting to life's challenges. Published in 1998, the book has become a timeless classic in the realm of personal development and change management.
Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World by General Stanley McChrystal is a groundbreaking book that offers profound insights into leadership, organisational structure, and adaptability in the modern world. General McChrystal draws from his extensive military experience, particularly during his tenure as commander of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), to illustrate how traditional hierarchies and command structures often fall short in addressing the complex and rapidly evolving challenges of the 21st century.
The Busy Manager's Guide to Delegation by Richard A. Luecke is a practical and concise resource that provides valuable insights and strategies for effective delegation. Recognising the challenges faced by busy managers, Luecke offers practical advice and step-by-step guidance to help them delegate tasks successfully and maximise their productivity.
The "HBR Guide to Performance Management" is a comprehensive and practical guide published by the Harvard Business Review, aimed at helping organisations and individuals enhance their performance management processes.
Buyology: How Everything We Believe About Why We Buy is Wrong by Martin Lindstrom is a fascinating exploration of the subconscious forces that shape our buying decisions. In this book, Lindstrom draws on extensive research and neuromarketing studies to challenge commonly held beliefs about consumer behaviour and uncover the hidden factors that truly drive our purchasing choices.