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.
"Meetings Suck: Turning One of the Most Loathed Elements of Business into One of the Most Valuable" by Cameron Herold is a practical guide that offers a fresh perspective on a widespread issue in the business world: ineffective meetings. Herold, an experienced business leader and entrepreneur, provides insights and actionable advice on how to transform meetings from unproductive and frustrating events into valuable and productive interactions.
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.
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.
"Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies" is a groundbreaking book authored by Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras, originally published in 1994 and updated in 2004. The book is a seminal work in the realm of business literature and explores the enduring success of iconic companies. Over the course of extensive research, the authors aim to uncover the common traits and principles that have contributed to the long-term success of these visionary organisations.
"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.