Management: leadership and motivation Books

Book SynopsisJulie Zhuo is one of Silicon Valley's top product design executives. She leads the teams behind some of the world's most popular mobile and web services used by billions of people every day. She writes about technology, design, and leadership on her popular blog The Year of the Looking Glass and in publications like the New York Times and Fast Company. She graduated with a computer science degree from Stanford University and lives with her husband and two children in California.

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Book SynopsisFrom the ages of 21 to 26, Heather's career journey saw her go from Assistant Manager in Harrods, to scaling a company to 2m+ revenue, exiting for eight figures, and then moved into a Director role at a FTSE100 corporate with 11,000 employees managing five different teams.Heather has now left the corporate world to teach new managers across the globe the unique frameworks and systems she used to reach managerial success in her twenties and how to manage Gen Z.Heather is a public speaker, online educator and sought-after leadership and management trainer.

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2021 AND BEST START UP/SCALE UP BOOK AWARD 2021 'A powerful way to think about success as an entrepreneur.' Ali Abdaal, Productivity YouTuber, Podcaster & Ex-Doctor 'Crucial business advice that you won't get anywhere else.' Derek Sivers, Entrepreneur & Author of Anything You Want This ground-breaking book exposes the myths behind startup success, illuminates the real forces at work and shows how they can be harnessed in your favour. The world isn't a level playing field. Meritocracy is a myth. And if you look at those at the top, you realise that behind every success story is an Unfair Advantage. But that doesn't just mean your parents' wealth or who you know. An Unfair Advantage is any element that gives you an edge over your competition. And we all have one. Drawing on over two decades of hands-on experience, including as the first Marketing Director of Just Eat (a startup now worth over £5 billion), the authors show how to identify your own unfair advantages and apply them to any project. Hard work and grit aren't enough, so they explore the importance of money, intelligence, insight, location, education, expertise, status and luck in the journey to success. From Snapchat to Spanx, Oprah to Elon Musk, unfair advantages have shaped the journeys of some of the most successful brands in the world. This book helps you too find the external circumstances and internal strengths to succeed in the world of business and beyond.Trade ReviewA fast-paced read with excellent insights from a remarkable entrepreneurial story -- Daniel Priestley, author * Entrepreneur Revolution *Deeply true, insightful, and helpful. Crucial business advice that you won't get anywhere else. -- Derek Sivers, entrepreneur, author * Anything You Want *What a masterful and thought-provoking book: a must for every entrepreneur regardless of the stage of your journey -- Byron Cole, Business Growth Expert and author * Self Made *An inspirational book ... If you are looking to get into entrepreneurship this book provides the practical advice to get you started! -- Mark Martin MBEIn a no-nonsense approach, this book shows you the truth that business and life aren't fair, and goes into the methods and practices to let you take full advantage of your unique skills and assets. -- Rune Sovndahl, founder of Fantastic ServicesA snappy, thought-provoking book that will help anyone make something of their own unfair advantages -- Bianca Miller-Cole, entrepreneur and author * Self Made *The Unfair Advantage brakes down how people from all walks of life and backgrounds can achieve unfair advantages in their entrepreneurial journey or career. An indispensable handbook for the masses. These learnings are often achieved after many years. Now, you have a book. -- Dion McKenzie, founder of Colorintech and Tech InvestorThere is only one life, and things are pretty good, but The Unfair Advantage will give you the fairest advantage of them all. -- Robin Waite, founder of Fearless Business

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Book Synopsis'This book is about one super-important concept. You must learn about 'Strategic Inflection Points', because sooner or later you are going to live through one.' - Steve Jobs There are moments in any business when massive change occurs, when all the rules shift fast and forever. They can make or break companies and individuals, and they can happen at any moment. Andrew Grove calls such moments strategic inflection points, and he lived through several as CEO of Intel, where he transformed the company into the world's largest computer chipmaker, and the 7th most profitable company in the Fortune 500. Drawing on decades of personal experience and insight, as well as examining timeless examples from other companies, Grove reveals how to identify and exploit the key moments of change that generate either drastic failure or incredible success. Only the Paranoid Survive is a classic lesson in leadership that anyone in any industry will benefit from. Because we must all assume that something will change - and soon.Trade ReviewThe best book on business * Forbes *This terrific book is dangerous ... It will make people think. -- Peter DruckerThe best manager in the world * Fortune *Common sense is probably the first thing you'll lose when you start on a strategic inflection curve. And then you'll need this book * Daily Telegraph *A great book on strategy -- Ben Horowitz, author of 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things'This book is about one super-important concept. You must learn about 'Strategic Inflection Points', because sooner or later you are going to live through one. -- Steve Jobs

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Book SynopsisThe Instant Number One International Bestseller.Leadership Strategy and Tactics is the essential and practical guide to leadership and how to excel at it from Jocko Willink, the co-author of the number one New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership.Leadership is the most challenging of human endeavours. It is often misunderstood. It can bewilder, mystify and frustrate even the most dedicated practitioners. Leaders at all levels are often forced to use theoretical guesswork to make decisions and lead their troops.It doesn’t have to be that way.There are principles that can be applied and tenets that can be followed. There are skills that can be learned and manoeuvres that can be practised and executed. There are leadership strategies and tactics that have been tested and proven on the battlefield, in business and in life.Retired Navy SEAL Officer Jocko Willink delivers his powerful and pragmatic leadership methodology that teaches how to lead any team in any situation to victory. Here, you will learn how to:* Deal with egos and the problems they cause* Earn and build trust with both your subordinates and superiors* Instil pride in your team, without creating arrogance* Overcome challenges presented by a micromanaging, indecisive or weak boss* Create a disciplined team that regulates itself* Use leadership as a tool to teach, mentor, train and correct behaviour of team members* Operate at a maximum level of efficiency – and reap the rewards. . . and more. This book is step one towards becoming the commander of your own life. The rest is up to you.'Inspiring, practical and honest lessons that transcend the battlefield . . . read it and apply the lessons to any challenge' – Sarah Armstrong, CFO of Mesa Technical Associates, on The Dichotomy of LeadershipTrade ReviewUntil this point in my life, I’ve never read a book that reveals the truths of leadership in such detail and rawness. The true value of this book cannot be quantified in words -- Pete Roberts, co-founder and CEO of Origin Maine USA, on The Dichotomy of LeadershipThe Dichotomy of Leadership needs to come with a warning label: BRUTALLY HONEST. Finally, a book that tells the truth on how hard and complex it can be to tackle leadership challenges -- Lindi Horton, Director of Solution Engineering at SecureworksInspiring, practical and honest lessons that transcend the battlefield. Buy this book, read it and apply the lessons to any challenge -- Sarah Armstrong, CFO of Mesa Technical Associates, on The Dichotomy of LeadershipProvides even more depth and dimension to the principles of Extreme Ownership -- Sonja Winkler, Senior Director of Operations, Nashville Symphony, on The Dichotomy of Leadership

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Book SynopsisIn this latest addition to the highly successful 100 Great Ideas series, readers will find a comprehensive guide to overcoming one of the most frequently felt emotions at work today: frustration. Frustration comes in many forms and from many sources—bosses, colleagues, staff, clients, and not to forget, oneself. If left to fester, frustration can quickly impair a person’s ability to work and to lead, and potentially hijack the performance of the entire team and organisation. 100 Great Leading Through Frustration Ideas provides a practical framework for leading yourself and others through frustration. Starting from a simple 5-step plan—Understand, Plan, Act, Observe and Reframe—this wise and wide-ranging guide shows you how to address your frustrations in a fresh and constructive way, and use them as a springboard to new breakthroughs. Author Dr Peter Shaw, who has written three other titles in this series, distils 100 learning points from his vast experience in business and government, and conveys them in a highly personable, easy-to-read style.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive edition - updated and expanded, with access to an online toolkit.''The bible of coaching guides...No other book gives you the tools, skills, and the fundamentals needed to succeed in these delicate relationships.'' Stephen R. Covey, Author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleCo-Active Coaching offers current and aspiring coaches, leaders and managers in organisations and anyone wanting to strengthen interpersonal relationships, a practical, yet transformative communication process called the Co-Active Model. Since its creation by the authors more than 25 years ago, the Co-Active Model and the book have formed the foundation of the authors'' six-part coach training program delivered globally to tens of thousands of individuals each year through the authors'' training institute, CTI. With its origins in the coaching profession, the Co-Active Model also applies to work and interpersonal relationships because it Trade ReviewThe bible of coaching guides...No other book gives you the tools, skills, and the fundamentals needed to succeed in these delicate relationships. -- Stephen R. Covey, Author of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People'Co-Active Coaching should be required reading for every manager or employee who wants to succeed in the workplace. -- Marshall Goldsmith, author of the New York Times best-sellers 'MOJO' and 'What Got You Here Won't Get You There'Co-Active Coaching exudes the catalytic power to transform your organization and your life. Read it, savor it and practice it to become a purpose-filled leader of life! -- Kevin Cashman, best-selling author, 'Leadership from the Inside Out' and 'Awakening the Leader Within'Gives you the tools, the skills, the strategies and the ethical frameworks to achieve powerful goals: Changing lives and changing the world. -- Celeste Schenck, President, American University of ParisCo-Active Coaching insightfully reveals how to unlock a person s potential and enlighten their past, present and future. It's a must-read for all self-empowered senior executives. -- Michael Cheah, former President of Xian Janssen Pharmaceutical, China (A Johnson & Johnson Group of Companies)

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Book SynopsisCEO EXCELLENCE, by McKinsey senior partners Carolyn Dewar, Scott Keller and Vikram Malhotra is a unique and timely business book which will draw on 25 years of research and interviews with top leaders of some of the world's most respected companies. The resulting book will demonstrate that while the role of CEO is unique within every organisation, it is surprisingly similar across companies even in disparate industries. Furthermore, the best CEOs approach their role with distinct mindsets and practices. This book is about truly world class leadership, showing how the best CEOs think, adapt and approach challenges (never more relevant than in this extraordinary time). It will show why a brilliant CEO can have such an immense impact, and demonstrate how to model yourself and your performance on the very best - so that your turn to lead comes sooner, and is more successful.Trade ReviewA book for those who want to sharpen their skills in leading organizations to higher levels. -- Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LPA satisfying handbook for future moguls -- Kirkus ReviewsValuable...provides leaders at all career stages insight on how to complement and enhance their respective styles. -- Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Founder and President of the Chief Executive Leadership InstituteRemarkable...Any smart CEO looking to not just survive but thrive would do well to read and heed this book's insights. -- David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-executive chairman of The Carlyle GroupPlunges into the minds of the world's finest CEOs, reaches deep into their psyches, [and] retrieves the rarest pearls of wisdom. -- Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance IndustriesIlluminating and even inspiring...strategies I'm excited to teach in my leadership courses at Harvard. -- Frances Frei, coauthor of UnleashedA how-to guide for aspiring leaders, CEO Excellence provides real-world, practical examples of how real leaders lead through times of crisis and calm. A must-read for anyone that aspires to lead corporations large and small. -- Blair Mannix, Director of MBA Admissions, The Wharton School, University of PennsylvaniCEO Excellence pulls back the curtain on how some of the world's greatest business leaders have achieved success. Readers from the classroom to the boardroom will find valuable lessons they can apply to their own careers. -- Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO, and cofounder of BlackstoneA must-read for everyone who is (or wants to be) a CEO...Very informative and highly enjoyable. -- Jason Flom, former Chairman and CEO of Atlantic Records, Virgin Records, and Capitol Music GroupThis work will help leaders everywhere-not just CEOs-be more effective. -- Fast CompanyShow(s) how the best CEOs think and adapt in surprisingly similar ways across industries -- CNBCGoes behind the corporate curtain... a master class in leadership -- Business Insider(A) rare leadership book that takes an analytical look -- ForbesEffective and inspirational -- Inc.Full of highlights...one of those great books that will be read for a long time -- Barron's

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Book SynopsisJulie Starr is an expert and thought leader in the field of coaching. Since 2002, her best-selling book The Coaching Manual has supported the evolution of the coaching profession through simple, powerful principles and practical approaches. Her books are translated into many languages and are required reading on coach training programmes around the world. With over 20 years and thousands of hours coaching experience, Julie supports CEO's and executives from the world's largest organizations. Her approach is challenging, compassionate and empowers clear leadership.Trade Review“The most comprehensive book on the practice of coaching that I have come across. If anyone wishes to become a one-to-one coaching and only reads one book about it, this could well be that book.” Sir John Whitmore "Full of important information that all coaches just need to know! I would absolutely recommend this book to any coach, neophyte or experienced." Cherie Carter-Scott, Ph.D. MCC "The definitive resource for aspiring as well as seasoned coaches. No one has brought to life the nuts and bolts better than Julie Starr." Marshall GoldsmithTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Collaborative Coaching 3. Coaching Principles or Beliefs 4. Fundamental Skills of Coaching 5. Barriers to Coaching 6. Coaching Conversations: The Coaching Path 7. Coaching Assignment: Structure and Process 8. Emotional Maturity and Coaching 9. Becoming a Coach 10. Consolidate Your Learning Toolkit – Practise Coaching Behaviours and Build Assignments

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Book SynopsisWhat makes an effective leader? It’s a popular belief that the world of leadership is some mysterious arena where only the strong, fearless and gifted can survive. But this isn’t necessarily true, and it’s certainly not been the experience of Organisational Psychologists Karen Meager and John McLachlan. In Real Leaders, Karen and John unpack and examine all the psychological and behavioural traits that characterise many great leaders. Through an accessible mix of pragmatic and practical guidance, they demonstrate how to adopt and adapt these common attributes, develop your own, authentic leadership style and - whether you’re an existing or aspiring leader - coach you on how you can elevate your skills and create success. Eye-opening new research carried out for this fully revised second edition underlines how leaders are, above all, human. They don’t fall into standard leadership stereotypes or a 'one size fits all' approach. Using a powerful range of updated concepts and models, it’s now easier than ever for you to evolve and grow as you harness the essential qualities of effective leadership.Trade Review“A great read! It explains complex topics in a way that you’ll be able to apply in the messy, real world we live in.” Colin Kennedy, CEO, ICS Learn Group“Really practical, easy to understand and supported with tools which will help you grow and have real impact as an authentic and human leader in a complex world.” Michelle Harradence, director of learning, Carnival UK“Not just a game changer but also a life changer. There’s no better guide for anyone who wants to unleash their true leadership potential.” Colin Murdoch, chief business officer, DeepMind

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Book SynopsisBen Askins is a serial entrepreneur and content creator. Having sold his first business, a digital marketing company, before the age of 30, he has gone on to found two more successful companies in the green tech and media space respectively.Ben is one of the fastest-growing UK content creators. With over 1.5 million followers across social media platforms and 750 million views in 2024, he shares his thoughts on management, business and careers with hordes of loyal fans. He is also the host of the popular The Working Week' show, a weekly entertainment podcast where he breaks down different topical elements of working life and business.

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Book SynopsisMake a mindset shift that will open the door to incredible growth and limitless possibility in your business and your life - just by asking the right question.What if everything you did was your choice, including how you spend your time, how much money you make, with whom you have relationships and only doing work that aligns with your purpose? Sound hard? It''s as simple as changing the core question you ask yourself.When you want to accomplish something, stop asking, ''How can I do this?'' Legendary entrepreneur coach Dan Sullivan teaches you to ask instead, ''Who can do this for me?''This question at the heart of the Who Not How philosophy may seem simple, but don''t let the lack of complexity fool you. By mastering Who Not How, you will quickly learn how billionaires and successful entrepreneurs like Dan build incredible businesses and personal freedom, along with massive success.Making this shift involves retraining your brain to stop limiTrade Review“Dan Sullivan is the ultimate coach for entrepreneurs. I’ve been learning from him for over 20 years! Anyone who reads Who Not How will know exactly how the best entrepreneurs createfreedom.”— David Bach, New York Times best-selling author, founder of FinishRich.com, and co-founder of AE Wealth Management“How do you shift your life? You shift your thinking. And how do you shift your thinking? Dan Sullivan says it starts by ‘thinking about your thinking.’ Dan is the entrepreneur’s coach of coaches because he helps you think about your thinking to gain an entirely new perspective that doesn’t just impact your business, it elevates every aspect of your life.”— JJ Virgin, CNS, CHFS, New York Times best-selling author and founder of Mindshare Collaborative “To say that I have thrived both personally and professionally because of Dan Sullivan’s coachingwould be an understatement. Dan is blessed with the innate talent to simplify the most complex business situations and create tools that are so easy to use. The world is better off because of him.”— Ninad Tipnis, founder and principal, JTCPL Designs“Dan Sullivan is a one-of-a-kind human being. There is a clarity, tenacity, and conviction that just oozes out of him. Pay close attention, and that wisdom will rub off on you. His generosity of spirit gives you open access to his fascinating thought process.”— Kathy Kolbe, brain researcher and theorist and founder of Kolbe Corp. “If you want to massively grow some part of your life or business, make lots more money, work less, and enjoy life to the fullest, there’s only one place to go—Dan Sullivan and his Strategic Coach Program. I did, and it made all the difference.”— Richard A. Viguerie, pioneer of political direct mail and chairman of American Target Advertising“Since I met Dan Sullivan, my perspective on freedom and success has never been the same. I can’t get enough of his wisdom and cherish his teaching. The impact on my family and me has been significant. Dan is hands down the best coach for anyone looking to find and then execute the entrepreneurial life they were put on this earth to live!”— Mark Timm, serial entrepreneur and co-author of Mentor to Millions

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Book Synopsis''Steeped in glory, loved by players for his light touch, he is probably the most coveted coach in the world.'' - Financial Times''a treasury of anecdote and insight'' - The Guardian ''Quiet Leadership contains page upon page of insight into his methods from Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, John Terry and more''. - Sport MagazineCarlo Ancelotti is one of the greatest managers of all time, with five Champions League titles to his name. Yet his approach could not be further from the aggressive theatricals favoured by many of his rivals. His understated style has earned him the fierce loyalty of players like David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo. In Quiet Leadership, Ancelotti reveals the full, riveting story of his managerial career - his methods, mentors, mistakes and triumphs - and takes us inside the dressing room to trace the characters, challenges and decisions that have shaped him. The result is both a scintillating memoir and a rare insight into the business of leadership.Trade ReviewA treasury of anecdote and insight * The Guardian *He's a great coach and an amazing person -- Cristiano RonaldoThere is nobody better than this international crisis manager to explain how to handle superstar players (Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale), difficult club presidents (Silvio Berlusconi and Roman Abramovich) and hysterical media -- Simon Kuper * Financial Times *Ancelotti is Europe's greatest manager -- Paul Hayward * Telegraph *enjoyable and insightful * Financial Times Review *Steeped in glory, loved by players for his light touch, he is probably the most coveted coach in the world. * Lunch with the FT *Page upon page of insight * Sport *

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Book SynopsisA FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A straight-talking guide to corporate strategy and how to frame and pursue it' Financial Times The most important part of a leader's job is to set in motion the actions today that will build a better future tomorrow - in other words, strategy. But how do leaders become strategists? In this ground-breaking book, Richard Rumelt, the world's leading authority on strategy, shows how finding the crux of a challenge is the essence of the strategist's skill. The crux is the key issue where action will best pay off, and Rumelt reveals how to pinpoint it so you can focus energy on what really matters. Drawing on decades of professional and academic experience, and through vivid storytelling of some of the most important business decisions of recent times, Rumelt illuminates how leaders can overcome obstacles, navigate uncertainty and determine the best path forward. Strategy is not about setting financial targets, statements of desired outcomes, or performance goals, it is about finding the crux and taking decisive, coherent action.Trade ReviewA bracingly direct guide about the pitfalls of strategy * Financial Times *The Crux shows why Rumelt is a global authority on strategy. -- Andy D. Bryant, chairman of the board, Intel Corporation, 2012-20Another triumph from the most insightful - and entertaining - commentator on strategy -- Sir John Kay, author * Obliquity *This is the only book you'll need as a strategist -- Dawn Farrell (CEO TransAlta Corp 2012-2021)A triumph. The book I will press into the hands of my people as the best way to make them strategists. -- Simon Galbraith, CEO and cofounder, RedgateFor any leader looking to deepen their grasp of strategic thinking-and put it into practice-this book full of new inspiration and practical ideas will accelerate your progress. -- Chris Bradley, McKinsey senior partner and co-author * Strategy Beyond the Hockey Stick *Essential reading If you want to cut through the fog of what it takes to build and drive a successful business. ... Your guide to become a successful leader and strategist with impact. -- Essa Al-Saleh, CEO of Volta TrucksShows why Rumelt is a global authority on strategy. This is an immensely readable guide to one of the most difficult subjects: how to create a way forward when facing knotty challenges' -- Andy D. Bryant, Chairman of the Board, Intel Corporation (2012–20)Richard Rumelt is the thinker with the biggest impact on my career and the companies I have been with, making my work more enjoyable and catalysing the creation of wealth which is nothing short of astonishing. The Crux is a triumph -- Simon Gailbraith, CEO and co-founder of Redgate

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Book SynopsisLEARN FROM THE MASTER OF SALES AND PERSUASIONJordan Belfort - immortalized by Leonardo DiCaprio in the hit movie The Wolf of Wall Street - reveals the step-by-step sales and persuasion system proven to turn anyone into a sales-closing, money-earning rock star.For the first time ever, Jordan Belfort opens his playbook and gives readers access to his exclusive step-by-step system-the same system he used to create massive wealth for himself, his clients, and his sales teams. Until now this revolutionary program was only available through Jordan''s $1,997 online training. Now in WAY OF THE WOLF, Belfort is ready to unleash the power of persuasion to a whole new generation of readers, revealing how anyone can bounce back from devastating setbacks, master the art of persuasion, and build wealth. Every technique, every strategy, and every tip has been tested and proven to work in real-life situations.Written in his own inimitable voice, WAY OF THE WOLF

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Book Synopsis**Now on Netflix as The Call to Courage**''She''s so good, Brené Brown, at finding the language to articulate collective feeling'' Dolly Alderton Every time we are faced with change, no matter how great or small, we also face risk. We feel uncertain and exposed. We feel vulnerable. Most of us try to fight those feelings - or feel guilt for feeling them in the first place. In a powerful new vision Dr Brené Brown challenges everything we think we know about vulnerability, and dispels the widely accepted myth that it''s a weakness. She argues that, in truth, vulnerability is strength and when we shut ourselves off from vulnerability - from revealing our true selves - we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives.Daring Greatly is the culmination of 12 years of groundbreaking social research, across every area of our lives including home, relationships, work, and parenting. It is an invitation to be courageous; to show up and let ourselves be seen, even when there are no guarantees.This is vulnerability. This is daring greatly.Trade ReviewA wonderful book: urgent, essential and fun to read. I couldn't put it down, and it continues to resonate with me' -- Seth Godin, author of LinchpinIt's thought-provoking stuff * Stella Magazine, The Sunday Telegraph *Brené writes with wisdom, wit, candor and a deep sense of humanity. You should read this book. I double dare you -- Sir Ken RobinsonThe brilliantly insightful Brené draws upon extensive research and personal experience to explore the paradoxes of courage. I can't stop thinking about this book -- Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness ProjectIn an age of constant pressure to conform and pretend, Daring Greatly offers a compelling alternative. Dare to read this book! -- Chris Guillebeau, author of The $100 StartupThe world needs more guides like her who are showing us a wiser way to our inner world. Daring Greatly is all the navigation you'll need -- Maria Shriver

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Book SynopsisThieves of Purposeby Davin Salvagno is a transformative guide designed to help readers overcome obstacles and unlock their full potential.

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Book Synopsis*THE ORIGINAL BESTSELLING BOOK ON LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS, BY THE GREATEST FOOTBALL MANAGER OF ALL TIME*''One of the World''s all-time great leaders'' Harvard Business School''The foundation for success'' Financial Times What readers are saying: ''Worth reading for anyone who wants to know how to succeed.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''You will enjoy the book even if you are not a football lover.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''One of the great leaders of the last century'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''A formula for getting the best from people'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐__________What does it take to lead a team to world-class success over a sustained period of time?Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the few leaders who truly knows. In his 38 years in management, Sir Alex won an astonishing 49 trophies and helped grow Manchester United iTrade ReviewLEADING is about leadership, management and the pursuit of success. It's a fantastic book, one of the best of its kind. The defining quality of Ferguson and Moritz's book is its clarity. The pair discuss leadership from a purely practical perspective, their raw material being Ferguson's vast experience. If there's one word, though, that characterises his philosophy of management it's discipline... And yet what comes through very strongly is humility, even vulnerability.Every success of his, you realise, has been hard-won. Failure has been a constant threat. Nagging anxiety he just accepted 'as part of my job'. And he wouldn't have had it any other way. * Daily Mail *LEADING is about leadership, management and the pursuit of success. It's a fantastic book, one of the best of its kind. The defining quality of Ferguson and Moritz's book is its clarity. The pair discuss leadership from a purely practical perspective, their raw material being Ferguson's vast experience. If there's one word, though, that characterises his philosophy of management it's discipline... And yet what comes through very strongly is humility, even vulnerability.Every success of his, you realise, has been hard-won. Failure has been a constant threat. Nagging anxiety he just accepted 'as part of my job'. And he wouldn't have had it any other way. * Daily Mail *Here Fergie lays bare his gospel of leadership. * Shortlist *For those interested in the subject of leadership, be it managing people effectively and getting the best out of them or learning which qualities and traits separate those who manage and those who inspire, Leading is a worthwhile read.Football fans might complain that the book is over too quickly, even though Ferguson provides 343 pages of entertaining stories and observations. Structuring his sermons in an easily read format is the latest managerial masterstroke from a man who made a career out of regularly producing them. * Daily Express *The foundation for its (Man Utd's) success was built by Ferguson, whose near-pathological obsession with football - and with winning - is a case study in leadership. * Financial Times *Fergie's book a must-have for managers. * Aberdeen Evening Express *Ferguson, the McMaster of leadership. * bbc.co.uk *Ferguson is one of the most successful men in his field - not just in football, but any sport in any era. He defied the norms and the scale of his accomplishments will only become more apparent with the passing of time. History will see that Ferguson grows, not diminishes. * The Times *For those interested in the subject of leadership, be it managing people effectively and getting the best out of them or learning which qualities and traits separate those who manage and those who inspire, Leading is a worthwhile read.Football fans might complain that the book is over too quickly, even though Ferguson provides 343 pages of entertaining stories and observations. Structuring his sermons in an easily read format is the latest managerial masterstroke from a man who made a career out of regularly producing them. * Daily Express *Intriguing revelations. * the Mirror *Full of fascinating insights into a managerial career that spanned over four decades. * the Telegraph *I think he's one of the world's all-time great leaders ... I think there's something to be learned from him for virtually every leader in whatever industry it might be. * Professor Anita Elberse, Harvard Business School *The foundation for its (Man Utd's) success was built by Ferguson, whose near-pathological obsession with football - and with winning - is a case study in leadership. * Financial Times *Ferguson is one of the most successful men in his field - not just in football, but any sport in any era. He defied the norms and the scale of his accomplishments will only become more apparent with the passing of time. History will see that Ferguson grows, not diminishes. * The Times *This is as good as Ferguson's last book. Both are about being a particular kind of person... * Independent *This is as good as Ferguson's last book. Both are about being a particular kind of person... * Independent *

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Book SynopsisDiscover the secrets to influencing the performance of the people you lead Managers don't get paid for what they do but rather for the performance of their people; therefore, a manager's most important job is coaching behaviors in order to improve performance.Table of ContentsForeword Bill Catlette xi Chapter 1 I’m the Boss of You: The High Cost of Poor Leadership 1 Chapter 2 The Seven Essential Principles of Leadership 11 Chapter 3 The Five Levers of Leadership 25 Chapter 4 Put People First 35 Chapter 5 Connect 71 Chapter 6 Position People to Win 95 Chapter 7 Build Trust 125 Chapter 8 Create Positive Emotional Experiences 143 Conclusion: Your Leadership Legacy 161 Acknowledgments 167 About the Author 173

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Book SynopsisAre you an authentic leader? Too many companies are managed not by leaders but by mere role players and faceless bureaucrats. What would it take to replace these empty suits with real leaders--men and women who are confident in who they are and what they stand for and who truly inspire people to achieve extraordinary results? Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones argue that leaders don't become great by aspiring to a list of universal character traits. Rather, effective leaders are authentic: they deploy individual strengths to engage followers' hearts, minds, and souls. Authentic leaders are skillful at consistently being themselves, even as they alter their behavior to respond effectively to changing contexts. In short, the authors present a powerful case: that it takes "being yourself, in context, with skill" to be a successful, authentic leader--and they show you how to do exactly that. In this lively and practical book, Goffee and Jones draw from extensive research to reveal how to hone and deploy your unique leadership assets while managing the inherent tensions at the heart of successful leadership: when to show emotion and when to withhold it, how to get close to followers while maintaining an appropriate role distance, and maintaining your individuality while "conforming enough" to gain traction and lead change. Underscoring the inherently social nature of leadership, the book also explores how leaders can stay attuned to the needs and expectations of followers. Why Should Anyone Be Led by You? will forever change how we view, develop, and practice the art of leadership, wherever we live and work.Trade Review"Why Should Anyone Be Led by You? by Rob Goffee & Gareth Jones is by far the best book written on leadership." -- Vinay Kalantri, Mobile Wallet, as seen in the Economic Times"The authors of one of the all-time best books for creative leaders, Why Should Anyone Be Led by You?, are also simultaneously re-releasing that volume with a new preface." -- David Slocum, FORBES"A rewarding read if you want to lead." -- Financial Times

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Book SynopsisThe Psychology of Leadership offers a revelatory fresh take on business leadership through the lens of groundbreaking research in positive, sports, and personality psychology.Witty, conversational, and personal, The Psychology of Leadership blends research, fascinating true stories, humor, and self-improvement advice to deliver simple yet powerful principles to master the mental game of leadership.Leaders will develop what feels like mind-reading abilities for interpreting workplace personalities, hidden motivations, and group dynamics. They will learn how to inspire their organization to move mountains, improve their ability to listen, communicate and, when necessary, persuade. Along the way they will dramatically improve their own mindset and resilience.EditBuild

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Book SynopsisWe can often become governed by our 'to do' lists and forget that we are human 'beings', not human 'doings.' Doing is important, but it is not why we exist. In a world characterised by complexity, ambiguity, disruption and globalization the quality of our being will determine the quality of our experience. This is true in all walks of life but has heightened significance in the leadership domain. As a leader, the risk of being dominated by 'doing' can cause you to lose touch with the essential qualities required to provide great leadership. In Being, popular author and leadership coach Ben Renshaw blends six principles with compelling calls to action. Drawing upon engaging stories and rich insight from interviewing C-suite leaders across a range of sectors, the author reveals the few core truths required to lead in an age of fast change. AUTHOR: Ben Renshaw is one of the world's most sought-after leadership coaches and speakers, working with C-suite executives in FTSE 100 companies including Coca-Cola, Heathrow, IHG, P&G, Sainsbury's, Sky and Unilever. Previous popular books are Purpose, LEAD, and SuperCoaching. SELLING POINTS: . Understanding the fundamental dynamics which appear with periods of change, along with the techniques to develop and lead for greater rewards. . A timely read for tackling change and development in all sectors of life . A clear understanding of the intricacies and process which affect modern corporations as they move through large periods of change . Challenging business leaders and executives to move beyond complacency and defy the standards of 'doing' for the sake of 'doing' . Resourceful and insightful a book for change, about change, and detailing how to include change in your work and life for growth

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Book SynopsisStart With Why has led millions of readers to rethink everything they do, in their personal lives, their careers and their organisations. Now Find Your Why picks up where Start With Why left off. It shows you how to apply Simon Sinek''s powerful insights so that you can find more inspiration at work and in turn inspire those around you. This hands-on, step-by-step guide will help you to find your WHY. With detailed exercises, illustrations and action steps for every stage of the process, Find Your Why can help you address many important concerns including:-What if my WHY sounds like my competitors?-Can I have more than one WHY?-If my work doesn''t match my WHY, what should I do?-What if my team can''t agree on our WHY?Whether you''ve just started your first job, are leading a team or are CEO of your own company, the exercises in this book will help guide you on a path to long-term success and fulfilment, both for you and your colleagues.

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Book SynopsisA highly practical, immediately implementable guide to getting good at conflict at work. The ability to engage with healthy conflict is a crucial element of high performance, and the foundation of collaborative, inclusive and innovative cultures. Drawing on the latest evidence and thinking from psychology and coaching research, Smart Conflict will equip you with the skills you need to manage conflict with confidence and compassion. As experienced conflict and leadership team coaches, Alice Driscoll and Louise van Haarst know that not enough conflict, of the right kind, is just as damaging to teams and organizations as having too much of the wrong kind. Whether your default conflict style is avoidant, inflexible or aggressive, this book will give you the tools to embrace Smart Conflict and transform your leadership, your team and maybe your life.

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Book SynopsisRichard Templar is the author of the international bestselling Rules books. Over 2 million people around the world have enjoyed and now play by Richard Templar's Rules. The complete list of titles is as follows: The Rules of Life, The Rules of Work, The Rules of Management, The Rules of Wealth, The Rules of Parenting, The Rules of Love, The Rules to Break, The Rules of People, The Rules of Thinking, and The Rules of Living Well.Table of ContentsThe Rules of Work 1. Get your work noticed 2. Never let anyone know how hard you work 3. Set personal standards 4. Carve out a niche for yourself 5. Under promise and over deliver 6. Know what you want long term 7. Don’t gossip 8. Put things in perspective 9. Never disapprove of others 10. Get people to assume you have already made the step The Rules of Management 1. Get them emotionally involved 2. Accept their limitations 3. Encourage people 4. Be very, very good at finding the right people 5. Respect individual differences 6. Train them to bring you solutions, not problems 7. Work hard 8. Be proactive, not reactive 9. Have principles and stick to them 10. Go home The Rules of Life 1. Keep it under your hat 2. You’ll get older but not necessarily wiser 3. Accept yourself 4. Dedicate your life to something 5. No fear, no surprise, no hesitation, no doubt 6. It’s OK to give up 7. Don’t dwell on the past 8. You’ll never understand everything 9. Know when to let go – when to walk away 10. Find a new rule every day – or occasionally at least The Rules of Wealth 1. Anybody can be wealthy – you just need to apply yourself 2. Decide on your definition of wealth 3. Most people are too lazy to be wealthy 4. Decide what you want money for 5. Understand that money begets money 6. It’s harder to manage yourself than it is to manage yourmoney 7. Only by looking wealthy can you become wealthy 8. Know yourself – solo, duo or team player 9. Don’t try to get rich too quickly 10. Know when to stop The Rules of Parenting 1. Relax 2. Look pleased to see them 3. Treat your child with respect 4. Use praise wisely 5. Make sure they know what’s important 6. Schooling isn’t the same as education 7. Remember Newton’s Third Law 8. Don’t look under the mattress 9. You can’t fix everything 10. Don’t guilt-trip them The Rules of Love 1. Choose someone who makes you laugh 2. You can’t change people 3. You can’t make someone love you 4. Be nice 5. Allow your partner the space to be themselves 6. Be the first to say sorry 7. Your partner is more important than your kids 8. Contentment is a high aim 9. Never be too busy for loved ones 10. The more you put out, the more you get back The Rules to Break ‘Success is a good job earning lots of money’ 1. Success is what you say it is ‘The world is against you’ 2. You’re responsible for your own life ‘We all have an absolute right to be respected’ 3. There’s a balance between the right to respect, andtolerance ‘A place for everything, and everything in its place’ 4. It’s not morally superior to be tidy ‘The best people will be there for you for life’ 5. People come and go, and it’s OK ‘You can’t help how you feel’ 6. You feel what you think ‘Some people are just asking for it’ 7. Keep the moral high ground ‘No one is perfect’ 8. Be on the side of the angels, not the beasts ‘Let people know when you’re right’ 9. Never say ‘I told you so’ ‘Guilt tells you where you’re going wrong’ 10. Don’t do guilt The Rules of People 1. People believe what they want to believe 2. Banter isn’t teasing 3. If they feel small, they’ll big themselves up 4. Everyone else is insecure too 5. Teenagers hate you because they love you 6. Some weirdos are great people 7. Listen to what they don’t say 8. Loneliness is a state of mind 9. Credit people with your own ideas 10. Say thank you properly The Rules of Thinking 1. Take control 2. Focus on other people 3. Be in the present 4. Think outside your head 5. Loosen up 6. Don’t settle for your first answer 7. Facts are neutral 8. Spot the box 9. Feed your mind 10. Untangle the knots first The Rules of Living Well 1. It’s not all about you 2. Your feelings are your own 3. Train your mind to relax 4. Zen it 5. Beware food rules 6. Enjoy your mistakes 7. Create boundaries 8. Stay in synch 9. Redraw your relationship 10. Forgive and don’t forget Know When to Break the Rules Create your own Rules

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Book SynopsisIs this blue book more valuable than a business degree?Most people enter their professional careers not understanding how to grow a business. At times, this makes them feel lost, or worse, like a fraud pretending to know what they’re doing. It’s hard to be successful without a clear understanding of how business works. These 60 daily readings are crucial for any professional or business owner who wants to take their career to the next level.New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Donald Miller knows that business is more than just a good idea made profitable – it’s a system of unspoken rules, rarely taught by MBA schools. If you are attempting to profitably grow your business or career, you need elite business knowledge—knowledge that creates tangible value.Even if you had the time, access, or money to attend a Top 20 business school, you would still be missing the practical knowledge that propels the best and brightest forward. However, there is another way to achieve this insider skill development, which can both drastically improve your career earnings and the satisfaction of achieving your goals.Donald Miller learned how to rise to the top using the principles he shares in this book. He wrote Business Made Simple to teach others what it takes to grow your career and create a company that is healthy and profitable.These short, daily entries and accompanying videos will add enormous value to your business and the organization you work for. In this sixty-day guide, readers will be introduced to the nine areas where truly successful leaders and their businesses excel: Character: What kind of person succeeds in business? Leadership: How do you unite a team around a mission? Personal Productivity: How can you get more done in less time? Messaging: Why aren’t customers paying more attention? Marketing: How do I build a sales funnel? Business Strategy: How does a business really work? Execution: How can we get things done? Sales: How do I close more sales? Management: What does a good manager do? Business Made Simple is the must-have guide for anyone who feels lost or overwhelmed by the modern business climate, even if they attended business school. Learn what the most successful business leaders have known for years through the simple but effective secrets shared in these pages.Take things further: If you want to be worth more as a business professional, read each daily entry and follow along with the free videos that will be sent to you after you buy the book.Trade Review'Business Made Simple helped me grow my private practice into a thriving group practice in 3 months.' --Carole Cullen, My Therapist, Inc.'Business Made Simple starts my day with an idea that makes me money, saves me money, or helps me make better business decisions.' --Grant Karst, BlueSky Financial Planning'Donald Miller's Business Made Simple videos have ensured that I get a quick dose of smart, creative business advice every morning--no searching, no effort, just there and ready for me to consume!' --Chrissy Wozniak, The Uncommon Ground Inc.'Starting my day with Business Made Simple motivates me to be the best co-worker, leader, and performer I can be.' --Deb Vigotsky, Hanover Insurance GroupInstagram and Twitter'The best part of waking up is not Folgers in my cup, it's the simple tip from Donald Miller that grows my small business.' --Lee Baker, uScore Soccer

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Book SynopsisBetween the theories of business school and the real world of business, there is still a gap - one that can only be filled by experience, helped by the knowledge of someone who has already done it. Over a lifetime as one of the world's most influential business leaders, Mark McCormack gathered more insights than could ever fit in one book: here he has distilled the strategies, techniques and wisdom that everyone needs to get organised, get ahead and gain and keep the competitive edge. Building on from What They Don't Teach You At Harvard Business School, this straight-talking, practical guide offers essential tools and skills - from negotiating to managing, advancing your career to building a new idea - that will help you be a leader at any level.Trade ReviewMark McCormack is an entrepreneur extraordinaire * Daily Telegraph *One of the 1,000 people who have most influenced the 20th century. * The Times *The undisputed king of sports marketing * BBC Sport *The most powerful man in sport * Sports Illustrated *He was a genius when it comes to sports marketing -- Tiger WoodsHis legacy is international sport as we know it -- European PGA Tour chief Ken Schofield

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Book SynopsisFULLY REVISED AND UPDATED! This book is just one element of a suite of resources designed to help improve the educational outcomes for all children by empowering educational leaders in national, regional and local contexts to examine, refine and develop their leadership skills.In this revised and updated edition, the author takes an in-depth and diagnostic approach, encouraging leaders at all levels in schools to think about their own personal qualities; their specific situation; their own leadership actions; and their own overall leadership approach.Developed alongside the book, the Leadership Matters website gives school leaders affordable access to high quality online diagnostic tools, videos and other leadership resources. Everything on the website, including the 40 exclusive videos, is designed around the same 40 topics from the book (known as the LM40), making it really easy for busy school leaders to find what they need.Trade Review“Leadership Matters is one of the books I return to most frequently. It’s a text for our time – a epoch when leaders need, more than ever, to know what they stand for, what their non-negotiable principles are, how to communicate in a range of forms to a range of audiences, and how to sustain ourselves emotionally, morally, when times turn grim.” -- Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders

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Book SynopsisWithin minutes of reading this book you will want and be able to apply its clear, direct and highly effective principles to your own life. Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, built an $80 million business from nothing. Now he shares his key techniques and unique insights so that you too can achieve success in everything you do.If you keep on doing what you've always done, you'll keep getting what you've always got. Isn't it time you changed for the better?Jack Canfield's extraordinary insights and powerful life tools will enable you to become the happy, successful person you know you are meant to be without burning out. Whether you want greater success and fulfilment at work, financially, in your relationships, with your health, in sports or creativity, Canfield will show you how.Take control of your life 100% responsibility, 100% fulfilmentDiscover and focus on your core genius be better at what you do best; be a huge success at what you enjoy mostSet your goals aTrade Review‘Canfield’s principles are simple but the results you’ll achieve will be extraordinary.’ Anthony Robbins ‘Illuminating, easy-to-read and highly effective.’ Ken Blanchard

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Book SynopsisHow do highly-successful people like Elon Musk and Bill Gates get so much done? The answer is time blocking; a time-management method that Cal Newport, productivity expert and bestselling author of Digital Minimalism, has been using for fifteen years.For the first time, this game-changing system has been captured in a daily planner that makes it easy for you to prioritise tasks and focus on the things that really matter. Using the time-block method you''ll no longer be distracted by your inbox, social media and other peoples'' demands for your time. The Time-Block Planner will help you push aside distractions and focus on the work that will make the difference to you.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I – Amping Up 1 Chapter 1 Introduction: The Power of Amping Up 3 Chapter 2 My Journey from Teenage Toilet Cleaner to Serial CEO 13 Part II – Raise Your Standards 33 Chapter 3 Make Your Organization Mission Driven 35 Chapter 4 Declare War on Your Competitors and on Incrementalism 45 Chapter 5 Put Execution Ahead of Strategy 55 Part III – Align Your People and Culture 63 Chapter 6 Hire Drivers, Not Passengers, and Get the Wrong People off the Bus 65 Chapter 7 Build a Strong Culture 73 Chapter 8 Teach Everyone to Go Direct and Build Mutual Trust 83 Part IV – Sharpen Your Focus 91 Chapter 9 Put Analysis Before Solutions 93 Chapter 10 Align Incentives for Customer Success 99 Part V – Pick Up the Pace 103 Chapter 11 Ramp Up Sales 105 Chapter 12 Grow Fast or Die Slow 113 Chapter 13 Stay Scrappy as You Scale Up 123 Part VI – Transform Your Strategy 131 Chapter 14 Materialize Your Opportunities—the Data Domain Growth Story 133 Chapter 15 Open the Aperture—the ServiceNow Expansion Story 143 Chapter 16 Swing for the Fences—the Snowflake Growth Story 151 Part VII – The Amped-Up Leader 157 Chapter 17 Amp Up Your Career 159 Chapter 18 Just for CEOs—Dealing with Founders and Boards 171 Chapter 19 Conclusion—Great Leaders Have Great Outcomes 181 Acknowledgments 183 Index 185

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Tool The Portfolio Map p. 10 Explore Portfolio p. 14 Exploit Portfolio p. 27 Explore and Exploit p. 37 2 Manage Strategic Guidance p. 50 Explore Portfolio Management p. 70 Exploit Portfolio Management p. 109 3 Invent Pattern Library Frontstage Disruption p. 142 Backstage Disruption p. 162 Profit formula Disruption p. 188 Assessment Questions for Leaders p. 212 4 Improve Pattern Library Value Proposition Shifts p. 230 Frontstage Driven Shifts p. 242 Backstage Driven Shifts p. 254 Profit Formula Driven Shifts p. 266 Questions for Leaders p. 280 5 Culture The Culture Map p. 296 Designing an Exploration Culture p. 308 Innovation Culture Readiness Assessment p. 314

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Book SynopsisThe classic companion to the international bestseller The Go-Giver ''Share this book with those you care about'' Seth Godin''A manifesto for twenty-first-century leadership packaged in a fun and engaging story. Buy this book and get it in the hands of everyone in your company'' Darren Hardy, Success MagazineBen is an ambitious young executive charged with persuading 500 employee shareholders to agree to a merger that will save their company. But despite his best efforts, he can''t convince anyone to buy in to the deal.During his week at the company, Ben realizes that his aggressive style is actually making it harder to reach his goals. Will Ben find a way to sway the shareholders before the climactic vote? The answer may surprise you, as you follow Ben on his journey to understanding that the path to genuine influence lies less in taking leadership than in giving it.PLEASE NOTE: This book was previTrade ReviewWe should all seek to practice the message illustrated so elegantly in The Go-Giver Leader - that great leaders don't try to act like "leaders", they strive to be more human -- Simon SinekShare this book with those you care about * Seth Godin *A manifesto for twenty-first-century leadership packaged in a fun and engaging story. Buy this book and get it in the hands of everyone in your company * Darren Hardy, publisher, Success magazine *The Go-Giver Leader carries an important message for leaders, parents, and all other humans - that leadership, fundamentally, is about other people -- Captain L. David Marquet, U.S. Navy (ret.), author of Turn the Ship Around!This book captures the essence of life and leadership * John C Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership *

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Book SynopsisThe secret to winning is not what you think it is. It’s not the coach. It’s not the star. It’s not money. It’s not a strategy. It’s something else entirely. The founding editor of The Wall Street Journal’s sports section profiles the greatest teams in history and identifies the counterintuitive leadership qualities of the unconventional men and women who drove them to succeed. Fuelled by a lifetime of sports spectating, twenty years of reporting, and a decade of painstaking research, The Captain Class is not just a book on sports; it is the key to how successful teams are built and how transformative leadership is born. Several years ago, Sam Walker set out to answer the most hotly debated sports question: what are the greatest teams of all time? He devised a formula, applied it to thousands of teams and listed the 16 most dominant teams ever across all sports, from the English Premiere League to the NFL. But what did these freak teams have in common? As Walker dug deeper, a pattern emerged: all teams were driven by a singular type of leader, a captain, but not one you might expect. They were unorthodox outliers – awkward and disagreeable, marginally skilled, poor communicators, rule breaking and rather than pursuing fame, hid in the shadows. Captains, in short, who challenge your assumption of what inspired leadership looks like. Covering world renowned teams like Barcelona, Brazil, the All Blacks and the New York Yankees to lesser known successes of Soviet ice hockey or French handball, The Captain Class unveils the seven key qualities that make an exceptional leader. Drawing on original interviews with athletes, coaches and managers from two dozen countries, Walker questions if great captains are made or born, why teams pick the wrong captain and how the value of the captain can be revived.Trade ReviewA remarkable book, one that articulates much of what you feel about great teams but have perhaps been afraid to express… -- David Walsh * The Sunday Times *One of THE sports books that I think will soon be in every manager’s office. -- Matt Williams * Simon Mayo Show, BBC Radio 2 *A fascinating new body of research about greatness in a sports team. -- Jeremy Wilson * Daily Telegraph *In The Captain Class, Sam Walker gives us important and original insights into the mysterious ingredients of transformative leadership. A stunning mix of research and narrative. -- Susan Cain, No.1 New York Times bestselling author of QuietWonderfully strange and absorbing… Informative, persuasive and great fun for anyone not only with a passing interest in sport but in mankind. -- Keith Duggan * Irish Times *Over the years, many books have promised to reveal the secret of building successful teams. But now Sam Walker has actually gone and done it. An idea-driven, myth-busting gem of a book. -- Dan Coyle, New York Times bestselling author of The Talent Code and The Secret RaceSam Walker has unlocked one of sports’ greatest mysteries. The Captain Class is one of the most surprising, best-written—and fun—sports books published in recent years. -- Don Van Natta Jr, Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling authorThe Captain Class is a brilliant hybrid: one part detective story and one part leadership book, dedicated to a fascinating mystery: What sets apart the greatest teams of all time? I couldn't put it down. -- Dan Heath, co-author of the New York Times bestseller Made to StickWell-researched, wildly entertaining, and thought-provoking. In The Captain Class, Sam Walker presents compelling narratives about the secret ingredient to the greatest teams of all time – and quickly has the reader reexamining long-held beliefs about leadership and the glue that binds winning teams together. -- Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations for the Chicago CubsThe examples in Walker's book are striking. There’s a temptation for captains to conform to the accepted stereotype of what a heroic leader should be. Walker’s book utterly—and rightly in my view—dispels that notion. The leaders he analyses were the opposite of what you might imagine a leader to be. -- Mike Atherton, former captain, England cricket teamThe most fabulous book on freakish sporting success and leadership traits commonly shared across the greatest teams of all time. I thoroughly recommend it. -- Rich Buchanan, Performance Director, Swansea City FC

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Book SynopsisCOULD YOU BE A LEADER? Leadership is open to anyone willing to step up and take responsibility on the day and deliver what is needed. Secrets of Great Leaders will support you on your journey to leadership success.WHAT ARE THE 50 SECRETS GREAT LEADERS KNOW? Leadership is about relationships. The 50 secrets in this book will help you become the kind of leader who listens, speaks well, makes smart decisions, solves problems and much more. Secrets of Great Leaders reveals the things you need to know to motivate and inspire those around you. Every one of the 50 secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into practice right now to get better results. Some of the ideas will surprise you, all will inspire you. Put these simple strategies together and you have a recipe for professional success, a formula that will unlock your leadership potential.LEADERSHIP MADE EASY Whether you want to motivate your team, master public speaking or establish guiding principles and set priorities, this book provides the tools and techniques you need. With nuggets of wisdom gathered over years of experience, for every type of leadership situation, it gives you everything you need to know to get ahead.ABOUT THE SERIESSecrets books are designed to be easy to incorporate into your daily life. They boil down the essentials of important topics into short, quick lessons giving expert advice on a wide range of challenges that you can apply instantly. Each chapter outlines one of the 50 secrets and gives three strategies for putting the ideas into action. Whether you want to improve your efficiency, clear your desk, or be on top of your work, these books give the answers you're looking for.

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