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.
How to Know a Person is a thoughtful and insightful book that offers valuable advice for anyone who wants to build stronger relationships.
The Brain takes you on a whistle-stop tour of the inner cosmos. It’s a journey that will take you into the world of extreme sports, criminal justice, genocide and the search for immortality. This is a story of how your life shapes your brain, and how your brain shapes your life.
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.
Utopia for realists shows that we can construct a society with visionary ideas that are implementable. Every milestone of civilization was once considered a utopian fantasy, however, if we set our sights on new ideas such as a guaranteed basic income and fifteen-hour workweeks, we may just be able to achieve those ideals too.
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.
The 5am Club looks at how we can structure our lives in such a way to maximize our potential. Based on concepts and methods taught to the likes of entrepreneurs, CEO’s and sports starts, Robin Sharma makes a clear point: If you want to be like the 5% you need to do what 95% of people are unwilling to do. In short, this book is around the power of waking-up earlier, however, if done right, you will not only have more time, but you’ll also have more of everything else too.
Think like a Monk draws on Jay Shetty’s own experience as a monk in the Vedic tradition and shows us how we can release our potential and life a fulfilled life. If you’re looking to overcome negative thoughts; remove bad habits; reduce your level of stress and live a happier and more fulfilled life, this book is perfect for you!
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…
Atomic Habits looks at how we can improve our lives incrementally instead of relying on luck and overnight success. James Clear writes this book with a progressive outlook: We all have the ability to improve; our success depends on the effectiveness of the systems and habits we create. By reading the full version you will understand the importance of approaching change with a habit based approach and will be given the tools to get you started.
