"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 Performance Appraisal Question and Answer Book: A Survival Guide for Managers" by Dick Grote is a comprehensive resource designed to assist managers in navigating the complexities of performance appraisals. Grote, a renowned expert in performance management, provides a practical guide filled with questions and answers to address the challenges managers face during the performance review process.
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth is a groundbreaking book that explores the concept of grit and its profound impact on success and achievement. Angela Duckworth, a psychologist and MacArthur Fellow, presents a compelling argument that grit, a combination of passion and perseverance, is a more accurate predictor of success than talent alone. Through her research and engaging storytelling, Duckworth offers readers valuable insights and strategies for cultivating grit in their own lives.
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.
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves is a practical guide that explores the concept of emotional intelligence (EQ) and provides strategies for improving it. The book builds upon the idea that emotional intelligence is a critical skill for personal and professional success. It offers a step-by-step approach to developing emotional intelligence and enhancing one's ability to understand and manage emotions, both in oneself and in others.
"Co-Active Coaching: Changing Business, Transforming Lives" by Henry Kimsey-House, Karen Kimsey-House, Phillip Sandahl, and Laura Whitworth offers a comprehensive approach to coaching in a business context. The authors introduce the Co-Active Coaching model, which emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships, exploring values and beliefs, and developing strategies for creating change.