The Busy Manager's Guide to Delegation by Richard A. Luecke is a practical and concise resource that provides valuable insights and strategies for effective delegation. Recognising the challenges faced by busy managers, Luecke offers practical advice and step-by-step guidance to help them delegate tasks successfully and maximise their productivity.
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.
Ben Lamorte's "OKR Objectives and Key Results: Driving Focus, Alignment, and Engagement with OKRs" is a comprehensive exploration into the world of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), offering readers a roadmap to harnessing the power of this goal-setting framework for organisational success. Lamorte's work stands out as a valuable guide for both beginners and seasoned practitioners seeking to understand, implement, and optimise OKRs in their respective domains.
"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.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck is a groundbreaking book that explores the concept of mindset and its profound impact on personal and professional success. Dweck, a renowned psychologist, delves into the idea that one's beliefs about their abilities, whether they have a fixed or growth mindset, can significantly shape their achievements and overall well-being.
"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.