In ‘The Mark of Athena,’ part of Rick Riordan’s Heroes of Olympus series, Greek and Roman demigods join forces to stop Gaea from awakening. The protagonists embark on a quest to find and close the Doors of Death, encountering gods, legendary creatures, and formidable challenges along the way.
《Who Not How》, authored by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy, is a motivational book that turns traditional goal achievement on its head. Instead of getting bogged down by the ‘how’ of accomplishing tasks, it encourages individuals to focus on the ‘who’—that is, finding the right people to help you achieve your goals. The book is underpinned by the idea that collaboration and leveraging the talents of others can lead to greater success and satisfaction in both personal and professional life. It combines Sullivan’s entrepreneurial insights with Hardy’s psychological expertise to offer a new perspective on productivity and growth.
In ‘The Culture Code’, author Daniel Coyle delves into the underlying principles that drive a successful group culture. Through extensive research and analysis of various successful organizations, Coyle identifies the key skills that prompt group cohesion and cooperation. He shares real-world examples from teams like the U.S. Navy SEALs, the San Antonio Spurs, and companies like Pixar and IDEO to illustrate how diverse groups use these skills to foster trust and collaboration.
In ‘The Ideal Team Player’, Patrick Lencioni identifies the three characteristics that all great team players possess, illustrates them with real-life stories, and provides practical advice about how to instill these virtues in the workplace. The three virtues are humility, hunger, and people smarts.
Written by Jon Gordon, ‘The Energy Bus’ takes readers on an enlightening and inspiring ride that reveals 10 secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, forward thinking that leads to true accomplishment. The protagonist, George, learns valuable life lessons from a unique bus driver, Joy, and her delightful group of passengers.
The Checklist Manifesto is a persuasive argument for using checklists as a means of improving processes, reducing mistakes, and fostering efficiency in various fields. The book is based on real-life experiences and research studies from diverse fields like aviation, construction, and medicine. The author, Atul Gawande, emphasizes the importance of teamwork and discipline in achieving success using these simple tools.
In ‘Leaders Eat Last’, Simon Sinek explores how the most successful teams and organizations are built on trust and cooperation. He delves into how great leaders foster an environment where their team feels safe and supported. Exploring examples from the military and business world, Sinek illuminates the importance of putting the team before individual ambitions.
Extreme Ownership’ is a guide to leadership written by two former U.S. Navy SEALs, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. The lessons, derived from their experiences in the battlefield, are structured to address the most pressing challenges leaders encounter, from making decisions under pressurized conditions to managing high-performing teams. They focus on the principle of ‘extreme ownership’, meaning absolute responsibility for everything that happens under your command.
Endurance is a thrilling account of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s failed Antarctic expedition and his team’s desperate fight for survival. The book depicts their ship, the Endurance, becoming trapped and eventually crushed by ice, forcing the men to journey across the treacherous Antarctic wilderness on foot.