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The HBR Guide to Performance Management

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.

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5 minutes

Conversational Intelligence: How Great Leaders Build Trust & Get Extraordinary Results

"Conversational Intelligence: How Great Leaders Build Trust & Get Extraordinary Results" by Judith E. Glaser is a pioneering book that delves into the neuroscience of conversations and their profound impact on leadership, trust-building, and achieving exceptional results. Judith Glaser, an expert in the field of conversational intelligence, provides valuable insights into how leaders can harness the power of conversations to foster trust, collaboration, and high-performance within their organisations.

The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything

"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.

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4 minutes

Influencing Virtual Teams: 17 Tactics That Get Things Done With Your Remote Employees

"Influencing Virtual Teams: 17 Tactics That Get Things Done with Your Remote Employees" by Hassan Osman is a practical and insightful guide that delves into the nuances of leading and influencing remote teams effectively. With the rise of remote work, this book offers essential strategies for managers and leaders to navigate the challenges of distance and create a cohesive and productive virtual team environment.

Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World

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.

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5 minutes

Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win

Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin is a transformative book that draws on the authors' experiences as Navy SEAL officers to provide powerful lessons on leadership. Through captivating anecdotes and practical insights, Willink and Babin outline the principles of extreme ownership and demonstrate how they can be applied in any leadership role.

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5 minutes