Crucial Conversations provides readers with the tools needed to conduct effective dialogues under high-stake circumstances. The book discusses tips on how to prepare for a crucial conversation, how to transform anger and hurt feelings into powerful dialogue, and how to make it safe to talk about critical topics.
All In by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton is a business book that delves into the concept of organizational culture and how to create a successful one. It emphasizes that managers should promote a culture of belief in their companies so that employees feel they belong, understand the bigger picture, and are enthusiastic about their work. The book offers practical strategies for fostering this culture, backed by extensive research and case studies.
The 48 Laws of Power’ is an engrossing study of historical power dynamics, synthesized and compiled by author Robert Greene into a guide for anyone who wishes to have ultimate control. It presents a stark outlook on reality, offering manipulative tactics used by successful individuals throughout history. Greene explains each law of power, including the rationale, historical examples, and potential reversals.
The Splendid and the Vile portrays the first year of Winston Churchill’s tenure as British prime minister during WWII. The book offers a detailed insight into his leadership style, his personal life, and his role in the British resistance against Nazi Germany.
A Promised Land is a memoir by Barack Obama, in which he explores his political career and his time in the White House. Obama discusses the early days of his presidency, including his work on the economy and healthcare reform, and reflects on the forces that opposed him at home and abroad. He also offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of the awesome reach of presidential power.
Admiral William H. McRaven’s ‘Make Your Bed’ is a simple yet powerful book that shares the wisdom he acquired during his military service. McRaven uses anecdotes from his experiences in Navy Seal training to illustrate life lessons about discipline, resilience, teamwork, and the power of small acts. Each chapter presents a principle that can help people lead more fulfilling lives and overcome challenges.
In ‘Lean In’, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg looks at what women can do to help themselves, and make the small changes in their life that can effect change on a more universal scale. She draws on her own experiences working in some of the world’s most successful businesses and looks at what women can do to help themselves, and make the small changes in their life that can effect change on a more universal scale.
Switch details how change works and provides practical strategies to help people manage change. Using a variety of examples, the book shows that successful changes share a common pattern, they require the leader to appeal to both the rational and emotional minds.
Drive explores the concept of motivation, debunking traditional techniques of incentivization in favor of more progressive approaches. It dives into the three elements of true motivation—autonomy, mastery, and purpose—and provides practical techniques to apply these principles.