Communication Skills
The One Minute Manager by Kenneth H. Blanchard is a pioneering guide to effective management techniques that lead to increased productivity and job satisfaction. The book presents simple principles and practices that can be applied in the workplace for long-lasting results. The following are 10 key insights from the book.
Career Growth
“The Flip Manifesto” presents a vision for transforming the way we work and live by embracing the principles of autonomy, mastery, and purpose. The central idea of the book is that the traditional model of work, where employees are expected to comply with strict rules and regulations, is becoming outdated
Leadership
“Stick Together” is an illustrated fable co-authored by Jon Gordon and Kate Leavell. The book tells the story of Coach David, a high school basketball coach who wants to inspire his team for the upcoming season. To illustrate the power of teamwork, Coach David gives each player a stick and
AudioBooks
The Business of We by Laura Kriska was published in 2021. The book provides a framework for bridging the Us versus Them gaps that exist in many workplaces. As a cross-cultural consultant and diversity expert with over 30 years of experience, Kriska offers a proven 3-step process to encourage a
Decision Making
“Who: The A Method for Hiring” emphasizes the importance of identifying specific skills and characteristics that are critical for success in a given role, as well as using a structured interview process to evaluate candidates based on those criteria. The authors also provide practical advice on how to attract top
Decision Making
“Tough Calls From the Corner Office” covers a range of topics, including managing crises, navigating office politics, and building strong teams. It also includes case studies and real-life examples of tough decisions made by executives from various industries. The Importance of Decisiveness Decisiveness is a crucial trait for leaders, especially
Building Teams
“The Synergist” presents a model of team dynamics that identifies the roles played by different types of team members, including visionaries, operators, processors, and synergists, and explains how to leverage each person’s strengths to achieve better outcomes for the team. The Visionary Visionaries are creative, big-picture thinkers who excel
Building Teams
“The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” outlines five key areas where teams commonly struggle and provides guidance on how to address these issues. The five dysfunctions include absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team The
Building Teams
“The Fifth Discipline” focuses on the concept of the “learning organization,” which is an organization that is able to continuously adapt and improve in response to changes in its environment. The five disciplines that Senge identifies as necessary for creating a learning organization are systems thinking, personal mastery, mental models,
Communication Skills
Unveiling the secrets of a robust corporate culture, a seasoned manufacturing executive shares industry-agnostic steps. These universal strategies, applicable across sectors, can help organizations foster a dynamic and cohesive environment, driving productivity and innovation. Culture is the single most important ingredient in any company’s success. How do we build
Leadership
Uncover the leadership principles that drive success in remote teams, as shared by Jason Warner, CTO at Github. Delve into his insights and strategies, applicable not only to remote teams but to all, in our fifth installment of this series. Don’t have relationships over there, start it Have regular
Decision Making
The central drama for many people goes something like this: “I’m a senior engineer, but I’m thinking about being a manager. I have to be a manager to get promoted. I hope it isn’t terrible, once I make the switch. I hear it’s terrible.” “Your advice