U.S. Navy SEALs are probably one of the highest-performing military teams in the world. In Extreme Ownership, retired SEAL officers Jocko Willink and Leif Babin…
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 this book,…
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…
ReadingraphicsNovember 7, 2017
Just like how birds migrate in flocks and cattle move in herds, human beings naturally organize ourselves in tribes. In this book, Dave Logan, John…
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
Exemplary leaders are a vital asset in any organization—they increase engagement and commitment, improve performance and inspire a sense of meaning and self-worth among people.…
ReadingraphicsAugust 18, 2017
Business magnate Sir Richard Branson is well-known as a serial entrepreneur, investor, adventurer and philanthropist. In this book, Richard Branson compiles 76 short chapters to…
ReadingraphicsJuly 25, 2017
How should you confront an employee who’s chronically late, a CFO who’s suspected of embezzling company funds, or a daughter who lies about her late…
ReadingraphicsJuly 18, 2017
This book by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and Annie Mckee explains why emotions are such a primal part of how our brains operate, and why emotional…
ReadingraphicsJune 18, 2017
Based on 10 years of study, the Heath brothers answer the question: Why do some ideas succeed while others die? This book provides a practical…
ReadingraphicsJune 14, 2017
Change is inevitable. Yet, most people are uncomfortable with it. Through a simple story, Spencer Johnson illustrates how people react to change, and how we…
ReadingraphicsMay 16, 2017
Want to understand and get along with others? Wish to be well-liked and win people to your way of thinking? In this free "How to…
ReadingraphicsMay 16, 2017
As human beings, we have a fundamental need for connection, love, and belonging. Yet, we fear rejection and are afraid we’re not good enough. We…
ReadingraphicsApril 29, 2017
How does creativity really work, and how can we build and maintain a creative, solutions-oriented organization? In this book, Ed Catmull, President of Pixar Animation…
ReadingraphicsApril 23, 2017
Self-deception affects everyone. It’s like being stuck in a box--despite our best intentions, we have a biased view of problems, are blind to their underlying…
ReadingraphicsApril 6, 2017
Most business owners start a business to make money, focusing on selling products/ services to generate income. However, the business remains dependent on the founder…
ReadingraphicsMarch 20, 2017