Landing a new leadership role is exciting, but those initial months are critical for setting the stage for long-term success. In his acclaimed book “The First 90 Days,” Harvard Business School professor Michael Watkins equips new leaders with a powerful 10-step framework to navigate this crucial transition period. Watkins outlines ten key principles that new leaders should follow to make a smooth and impactful transition.
Numbers don’t lie succinctly explains 71 things we need to learn about the world. By focusing on key themes such as the environment, technology, people and transportation, Vaclav Smil helps us see that whilst numbers may not lie, the truth they convey can be misunderstood.
Platform Revolution is a book about how platforms have become the dominant market force in today’s world, and how they are changing the way we do business. It also includes tips on founding and managing platforms.
Think Like a Rocket Scientist looks at the different mental models tried and tested by top the top minds in science and explains how we can use them in our everyday lives to make better decisions.
No Rules Rules suggests that leaders in innovative industries should focus on hiring top talent, encouraging them to be honest and then to remove controls and procedures to let their employees produce their best work.
Think and Grow Rich uses more than 20 years research into the lives and philosophies of over 500 of the most successful people in America and aims to provide a systematic process anyone looking to improve their life can follow. If you’re looking to be make positive changes going forwards then this book will definitely help!
If you’re looking for a quick-start guide to starting a business then look no further. Whilst it can be tempting getting carried away thinking about starting the next Facebook or Google, Guillebeau takes a more modest approach when suggesting how to start a business. If you’re serious about starting something then this book is a perfect companion for doing that as all the examples and suggestions are things well within all of our abilities!
The Peter Principle is based upon this main idea: In a hierarchy, every employee tends to rise to their level of incompetence. If you’re looking to understand why some of us get further than others, then The Peter Principle might provide some answers…
After smashing the record for the most consecutive constructors titles, Mercedes F1 is notably one of the most successful teams in Formula 1’s recent history. Behind the team of ultra-talented staff and drivers is one of my most revered leaders, Toto Wolff. Here are some insights from his interview with the 2016 World Champion Nico Rosberg,
Think Again looks at where we are currently going wrong with arguing and how we can get back on track. A big positive about this book is that it has been written with the best intentions at heart. If you’re looking for a quick fix to winning all debates, then look away, this book isn’t for you. However, if you’re looking to uphold the virtues of debating, give this book a read.
