Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown is a thought-provoking book that challenges the prevailing notion that more is always better and offers a fresh perspective on how to live a more meaningful and purposeful life. McKeown introduces the concept of essentialism, which involves deliberately and consciously choosing the few vital things that truly matter and eliminating the rest.
In "Data and Goliath: The Hidden Battles to Collect Your Data and Control Your World," author Bruce Schneier explores the ways in which governments and corporations are collecting and using data, and provides practical advice on how individuals can protect their privacy and security online.
“Bribery Law and Practice” is a comprehensive guide to the laws and practices related to bribery in the UK. The book is authored by Monty Raphael QC, a leading criminal defence barrister with extensive experience in representing clients in high-profile corruption cases. The book is designed to be a practical guide for lawyers, businesses, and individuals dealing with bribery and corruption issues.
The Lost Art of Listening: How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships by Michael P. Nichols is a book that explores the significance of listening in our personal and professional lives. Nichols explains that effective listening is a skill that can be learned and honed, and that it plays a crucial role in building and maintaining healthy relationships.
"The Stakeholder Strategy: Profiting from Collaborative Business Relationships" by Ann Svendsen is a comprehensive guide that emphasises the importance of building collaborative relationships with stakeholders to achieve business success. Svendsen argues that in today's complex and interconnected business environment, organisations must move beyond traditional transactional interactions and adopt a more strategic, partnership-oriented approach with their stakeholders.
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.