Turn the Ship Around! tells the story of how Captain David Marquet successfully transformed the USS Santa Fe in less than a year, from the…
readingraphicsJune 30, 2019
Our world today is full of rapid, unpredictable changes and complex inter-dependencies. Traditional organizational models—which are built on efficiency and optimizing predictable systems—are no longer…
readingraphicsNovember 23, 2018
As humanity evolves, our old/existing models of organization may be inadequate for our new needs, aspirations and challenges. In "Reinventing Organizations", Frederic Laloux introduces the…
readingraphicsOctober 14, 2018
Sun Tzu’s famous book, The Art of War, was written in about 500 B.C. and its timeless principles have been used widely in business and…
readingraphicsSeptember 21, 2018
Great bosses retain talent and deliver superior results, while bad bosses do the opposite. This book explains how you can become a kickass boss to…
readingraphicsAugust 17, 2018
Uncertainty is unavoidable in business. Every company has to face external forces that it cannot predict nor control. The question is, why do some companies…
readingraphicsJuly 15, 2018
Great talks can spread powerful ideas, allowing you to inspire people, share knowledge/insights and spread your vision. When you combine public speaking skills with the…
readingraphicsJune 12, 2018
Many of us desire freedom and the option to do whatever we want and have control over our lives. Well, here's the surprising truth: real freedom comes…
readingraphicsJune 4, 2018
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is an important factor of success. In "Emotional Intelligence 2.0", Bradberry and Greaves explain what's EQ, how you can determine your EQ levels…
readingraphicsMay 13, 2018
Mission, vision, and values. What do these terms mean to you and your organization? Are they just vague concepts being used loosely by the management,…
readingraphicsMay 7, 2018
U.S. Navy SEALs are probably one of the highest-performing military teams in the world. In "Extreme Ownership", retired SEAL officers Willink and Babin share the…
readingraphicsApril 25, 2018
Most companies claim that people are their biggest assets, but their practices say otherwise. Do you believe in people development and having a creative and…
readingraphicsApril 14, 2018
Organizational health refers to how well an institution’s components (e.g. strategy, culture, management, operations) fit together so it can function consistently as a whole. In…
readingraphicsMarch 15, 2018
There are 6 key principles of persuasion which can lead people to say “yes” automatically. Understanding these principles and associated techniques can help you to…
readingraphicsFebruary 28, 2018
Coaching is increasingly recognized as an important aspect of leadership and development. Yet, most of us don’t receive nor deliver effective coaching. In "The Coaching…
readingraphicsJanuary 23, 2018
Many people believe that to be an achiever or a great leader, you must be bold, action-oriented, outgoing, and aggressive, i.e. you must be an…
readingraphicsDecember 10, 2017
Everyone negotiates—be it to get a pay raise, extend a curfew, or reach agreement on a joint venture. "Getting to Yes" presents a framework for “principled negotiations”:…
readingraphicsNovember 7, 2017
Just like how birds migrate in flocks and cattle move in herds, human beings naturally organize ourselves in tribes. "Tribal Leadership" is about leveraging the…
readingraphicsOctober 30, 2017
In this book, experienced FBI negotiator and award-winning teacher, Chris Voss, shares tried-and-tested techniques for negotiations, that can be applied in a wide range of…
readingraphicsSeptember 16, 2017
