"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.
"The Art of Invisibility: The World's Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data" by Kevin Mitnick is a guide to staying safe and secure in the digital age. Mitnick is a former hacker who spent five years in prison for computer crimes, and has since become a respected security consultant. In this book, he shares his insights into how hackers think and work, and provides practical advice on how to protect yourself online.
Managing Up: How to Forge an Effective Relationship with Those Above You by Rosanne Badowski is a comprehensive guide that offers practical advice and strategies for building strong relationships with superiors. Drawing on her extensive experience as an executive assistant to former General Electric CEO Jack Welch, Badowski provides valuable insights on managing upwards and leveraging that relationship for personal and professional growth.
The GDPR Handbook: A Guide to Implementing the EU General Data Protection Regulation" by Ardi Kolah provides a comprehensive guide for organisations to navigate and implement the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The book is aimed at both legal and non-legal professionals who are responsible for data protection compliance within their organisations.
Mindset: Changing the Way You Think to Fulfil Your Potential by Carol Dweck is a transformative book that explores the power of mindset in shaping our abilities, achievements, and personal growth. Dweck introduces the concept of a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset and demonstrates how adopting a growth mindset can lead to greater fulfilment and success in various areas of life.
"The Carrot Principle: How the Best Managers Use Recognition to Engage Their People, Retain Talent, and Accelerate Performance" by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton is a motivational and insightful book that explores the powerful impact of recognition in the workplace. Through extensive research and real-world examples, the authors demonstrate how simple acts of appreciation and acknowledgment can transform employee engagement, retention, and performance.