The Five Voices: How to Communicate Effectively with Everyone You Lead by Jeremie Kubicek and Steve Cockram is a dynamic book that provides a unique framework for understanding and improving communication within leadership teams and organisations. Based on the concept of five distinct leadership voices, this book helps leaders identify their own communication styles and those of their team members, ultimately fostering better collaboration, decision-making, and organisational success.
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.
"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.
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.
Hiring for Attitude: A Revolutionary Approach to Recruiting and Selecting People with Both Tremendous Skills and Superb Attitude by Mark Murphy introduces a unique approach to hiring that goes beyond skills and focuses on assessing candidates' attitudes and cultural fit. Murphy argues that hiring individuals with the right attitude is essential for long-term success and offers practical strategies for identifying and selecting candidates with the desired attitude.
Primal Leadership: Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and Annie McKee explores the role of emotional intelligence (EI) in effective leadership. Drawing on extensive research and practical insights, the authors demonstrate how emotional intelligence influences leaders' ability to inspire, motivate, and create positive work environments.