Summaries of books about Management & Leadership:
The Dream Manager
Acheive Results Beyond Your Dreams by Helping Your Employees Fulfill Theirs
Matthew Kelly
The book presents a business parable that emphasizes the importance of companies investing in their employees' personal dreams and aspirations as a strategy for enhancing engagement, productivity, and retention. It follows the story of a fictional company that implements a "Dream Manager" program, demonstrating how helping employees achieve their personal goals leads to a more motivated and successful workforce.
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The Cubs Way
The Zen of Building the Best Team in Baseball and Breaking the Curse
Tom Verducci
The book delves into the strategies and philosophies behind the Chicago Cubs' transformation and historic 2016 World Series victory, led by team architect Theo Epstein and manager Joe Maddon. It explores the blend of analytics, character development, and innovative management that ended the team's 108-year championship drought.
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The Ten-Day MBA 4th Ed.
A Step-By-Step Guide To Mastering The Skills Taught In America's Top Business Schools
Steven Silbiger
The book distills essential MBA concepts and practices into a concise, accessible format, covering topics such as marketing, ethics, accounting, organizational behavior, and finance. It provides readers with a quick understanding of the core subjects taught in MBA programs through practical examples and a straightforward approach.
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Twelve and a Half
Leveraging the Emotional Ingredients Necessary for Business Success
Gary Vaynerchuk
The book explores the essential emotional skills for business success, such as gratitude, empathy, and self-awareness, and discusses how to cultivate these traits. It provides practical advice and personal anecdotes to help individuals harness their emotional intelligence to thrive in the entrepreneurial world.
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An Elegant Puzzle
Systems of Engineering Management
Will Larson
The book provides insights into the challenges of engineering management and offers frameworks for solving complex problems within technical organizations. It covers topics such as team building, leadership, strategy, and scaling systems with practical advice for current and aspiring engineering leaders.
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What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School
Notes from a Street-smart Executive
Mark H. McCormack
The book offers practical business wisdom and insights on interpersonal skills, sales, negotiation, and management that are often absent from formal business education. It emphasizes the importance of understanding human nature and street smarts for achieving success in the competitive business world.
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Turning the Flywheel
A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great
Jim Collins
The monograph dissects the concept of the flywheel, illustrating how successful organizations build momentum through a series of consistent, aligned efforts. It provides readers with a detailed guide on how to apply and accelerate their own flywheel effect, drawing from real-world examples featured in "Good to Great."
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The Essential Performance Review Handbook
A Quick and Handy Resource For Any Manager or HR Professional
Sharon Armstrong
The book provides managers and HR professionals with practical advice and tools to conduct effective performance reviews, offering strategies for preparing for and conducting the evaluation, setting performance goals, and providing feedback. It also addresses common challenges in the review process and suggests ways to motivate employees and improve their performance.
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How to Be a Great Boss
Gino Wickman|René Boer
The book provides practical tools and techniques for effective leadership, emphasizing the importance of managing people well and creating a positive work environment. It outlines key behaviors and responsibilities for leaders, such as setting clear expectations, providing consistent feedback, and fostering professional growth among team members.
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The Leader Assistant
Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant
Jeremy Burrows
The book provides a comprehensive guide for executive assistants, focusing on developing confidence and essential skills across four foundational pillars: embody the characteristics, employ the tactics, engage in relationships, and exercise self-care. It offers practical advice, real-world examples, and strategies to help assistants become indispensable, proactive partners in their executives' success.
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