Summaries of books about Management & Leadership:
The Captain Class
A New Theory of Leadership
Sam Walker
The book explores the characteristics of the greatest sports teams in history, attributing their success to the leadership of their captains rather than star talent or coaching. It identifies seven core qualities of these elite captains, challenging conventional notions of leadership and highlighting the importance of relentless commitment, unconventional thinking, and the ability to do thankless tasks in the service of team success.
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The Trusted Advisor
20th Anniversary Edition
David H. Maister|Charles H. Green|Robert M. Galford
The book provides guidance on how professionals can build trust with their clients through practical advice and strategies, emphasizing the importance of credibility, reliability, intimacy, and self-orientation in creating strong, lasting relationships. It includes updated examples and insights to reflect the changes in the business landscape over the past two decades.
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The Amazon Way
Amazon's 14 Leadership Principles
John Rossman
The book delves into the core principles that guide decision-making and innovation at Amazon, providing insights into the company's unique culture of customer obsession, ownership, and long-term thinking. It offers readers a detailed look at how these leadership principles are applied to maintain a competitive edge and drive success in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
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Execution
The Discipline of Getting Things Done
Larry Bossidy|Ram Charan|Charles Burck
The book provides a framework for closing the gap between results promised and results delivered, emphasizing the importance of robust execution in business. It outlines practical strategies for leaders to develop an execution culture through clear goals, focused leadership, and the relentless pursuit of operational excellence.
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Creating Magic
10 Common Sense Leadership Strategies from a Life at Disney
Lee Cockerell
The book provides practical leadership advice drawn from the author's experience as the Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World Resort, detailing ten strategies for effective management and team building. It emphasizes the importance of customer service, employee engagement, and creating a positive organizational culture to achieve success.
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My Life and Work
Henry Ford
The book presents the autobiography of the pioneering industrialist, detailing his journey from a modest background to revolutionizing the automobile industry with the Model T and the assembly line. It also explores his philosophies on business efficiency, innovation, and the economic principles that underpinned his approach to manufacturing and labor.
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To Pixar And Beyond
My Unlikely Journey with Steve Jobs to Make Entertainment History
Lawrence Levy
The book chronicles Lawrence Levy's experience as the CFO of Pixar, detailing the company's financial struggles and creative challenges as they partnered with Steve Jobs to revolutionize the animation industry. It provides an insider's view of the business strategies and negotiations that led to Pixar's success and its eventual acquisition by Disney.
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EMPOWERED
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Products
Marty Cagan
The book provides insights into the strategies and practices used by some of the most successful product teams in the tech industry, focusing on how to empower cross-functional teams to create innovative and customer-centric products. It covers topics such as product vision, product strategy, product discovery, and the roles of product managers, designers, and engineers in building products that users love.
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Flying Blind
The 737 MAX Tragedy and the Fall of Boeing
Peter Robison
The book investigates the circumstances and decisions that led to the development and subsequent crashes of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, highlighting systemic issues within Boeing and the aviation industry. It delves into the corporate culture, regulatory oversights, and engineering challenges that contributed to the tragic loss of life and the tarnishing of a once-revered company's reputation.
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The McKinsey Way
Ethan M. Rasiel
The book provides insights into the strategies and working methods of consultants at McKinsey & Company, offering readers a look at problem-solving, business analysis, and client engagement techniques. It also shares tips on how to effectively manage time, communicate, and maintain a work-life balance within a demanding consulting environment.
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