Summaries of books about Management & Leadership:
Power
Why Some People Have It—and Others Don't
Jeffery Pfeffer
The book examines the dynamics of power in organizations, offering insights into how individuals can acquire, maintain, and leverage power for success. It provides real-world examples and practical advice on navigating office politics and building influence.
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She Thinks Like a Boss
Leadership: 9 Essential Skills for New Female Leaders in Business and the Workplace. How to Influence Teams Effectively and Combat Imposter Syndrome
Jemma Roedel
The book provides guidance for emerging female leaders on honing nine crucial leadership skills, including team influence and decision-making. It also offers strategies to overcome imposter syndrome and build confidence in business and workplace environments.
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Executive Presence
The Missing Link Between Merit and Success
Sylvia Ann Hewlett
The book explores the concept of executive presence, a blend of personal traits that signal to others that you are leadership material, including how one acts, speaks, and looks. It provides insights and practical advice on how professionals can cultivate this presence to bridge the gap between their own talents and what is required to achieve success in the corporate world.
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Blue Ocean Shift
Beyond Competing - Proven Steps to Inspire Confidence and Seize New Growth
W. Chan Kim|Renee Mauborgne
The book provides a systematic approach to moving away from cutthroat competition into untapped market spaces, termed "blue oceans." It outlines strategic steps and tools for organizations to create new demand and opportunities for growth by reimagining boundaries and focusing on innovation.
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The Heart of Business
Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism
Hubert Joly
The book presents a transformative leadership philosophy that emphasizes purpose, people, and moral responsibility, arguing for a shift from a sole focus on profits to a model that benefits all stakeholders. It shares practical insights and experiences from the author's tenure as CEO of Best Buy, demonstrating how this approach can lead to renewed success and a more humane form of capitalism.
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When McKinsey Comes to Town
The Hidden Influence of the World's Most Powerful Consulting Firm
Walt Bogdanich, Michael Forsythe
The book investigates the global impact and controversial practices of the consulting firm McKinsey & Company, revealing how it shapes economies, governments, and industries. It exposes the firm's secretive operations, influence on decision-makers, and the sometimes detrimental effects of its advice on society and businesses.
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DisneyWar
James B. Stewart
The book provides an in-depth look at the tumultuous tenure of Michael Eisner as the CEO of The Walt Disney Company, detailing internal conflicts, management issues, and corporate struggles. It chronicles behind-the-scenes battles, boardroom drama, and the relationships between Eisner and other Disney executives, as well as his eventual ousting.
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Negotiating for Success
Essential Strategies and Skills
George J. Siedel
The book provides a comprehensive guide to effective negotiation strategies and techniques, emphasizing the importance of preparation, clear communication, and ethical tactics. It offers practical advice, real-world examples, and tools to help readers achieve their goals in various negotiation scenarios.
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The Starfish and the Spider
The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations
Ori Brafman|Rod A. Beckstrom
The book explores the contrast between centralized, hierarchical organizations (spiders) and decentralized, leaderless ones (starfish), arguing that the latter are more resilient and adaptable in the face of change. It presents case studies and principles on how decentralized organizations operate and why they can be powerful forces in business and society.
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The 4 Disciplines of Execution
Revised and Updated: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals
Chris McChesney|Sean Covey|Jim Huling|Scott Thele|Beverly Walker
The book provides a framework for organizations to achieve their most critical strategic goals in the midst of the whirlwind of daily activities. It outlines four key disciplines - focusing on the wildly important, acting on lead measures, keeping a compelling scoreboard, and creating a cadence of accountability - to help teams execute their strategies effectively.
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