Summaries of books about Management & Leadership:
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Communicating Better at Work and Beyond
Jay Sullivan
The book provides practical advice and techniques for improving communication skills in professional settings, focusing on clarity, brevity, and the importance of listening. It offers strategies for crafting effective emails, presentations, and interpersonal interactions to enhance workplace relationships and achieve goals.
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The Design Thinking Playbook
Mindful Digital Transformation of Teams, Products, Services, Businesses and Ecosystems
Michael Lewrick|Patrick Link|Larry Leifer
The book serves as a practical guide to applying design thinking principles to business challenges, offering tools, strategies, and case studies to foster innovation and transformation in teams and organizations. It emphasizes a user-centric approach to product and service design, encouraging readers to adopt a mindset that embraces empathy, collaboration, and experimentation.
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The Man Who Broke Capitalism
How Jack Welch Gutted the Heartland and Crushed the Soul of Corporate America—and How to Undo His Legacy
David Gelles
The book critically examines the tenure of former General Electric CEO Jack Welch, arguing that his management practices prioritized short-term profits over long-term sustainability and employee welfare, leading to detrimental effects on the American economy and workforce. It also explores the broader impact of Welch's strategies on corporate America and offers insights on how to move away from such destructive business models.
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Everybody Matters
The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family
Bob Chapman|Raj Sisodia
The book presents a leadership philosophy that emphasizes treating employees with empathy and respect, akin to family members, to create a thriving workplace culture. It showcases how this approach can lead to increased employee engagement, productivity, and overall business success, drawing on real-life examples from the authors' experiences.
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Bargaining for Advantage
Negotiation Strategies for Reasonable People
G. Richard Shell
The book provides a comprehensive guide to effective negotiation tactics, blending practical advice with insights from psychology and law. It outlines a systematic approach to negotiation, emphasizing preparation, the importance of leverage, and the ability to recognize and exploit the unique bargaining styles and objectives of different counterparts.
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Reality-Based Leadership
Ditch the Drama, Restore Sanity to the Workplace, and Turn Excuses into Results
Cy Wakeman
The book provides a guide for leaders to eliminate workplace drama by encouraging accountability and focusing on facts rather than emotions. It offers practical tools and techniques for managers to inspire employees to take personal responsibility and drive results by changing their own mindsets and behaviors.
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HBR's 10 Must Reads Boxed Set
Harvard Business Review|Peter F. Drucker|Clayton M. Christensen|Daniel Goleman|Michael E. Porter
The boxed set compiles 60 definitive articles from the Harvard Business Review, each offering insights and research on management, leadership, strategy, and innovation. It includes influential concepts such as emotional intelligence, disruptive innovation, and competitive strategy, providing essential reading for business professionals and students alike.
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101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees
A Manager's Guide to Addressing Performance, Conduct, and Discipline Challenges
Paul Falcone
The book provides managers with practical strategies and scripts for handling a wide range of difficult workplace discussions, from performance issues and behavioral problems to terminations and layoffs. It offers guidance on how to approach sensitive topics with empathy and professionalism, ensuring clear communication and effective resolution.
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The Long Game
How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World
Dorie Clark
The book provides strategies for individuals to focus on long-term goals and resist the pressures of immediate gratification in a world dominated by short-term thinking. It offers insights on how to achieve lasting success by building a strong foundation, making consistent progress, and maintaining a future-oriented mindset amidst daily distractions and societal expectations for quick results.
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The Digital Transformation Playbook
Rethink Your Business for the Digital Age
David L. Rogers
The book provides a framework for businesses to adapt and thrive in the digital era, focusing on five key domains: customers, competition, data, innovation, and value. It offers strategies and practical guidance for companies to transform their business models and organizational structures to leverage digital technologies effectively.
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