On Engagement
First, Break All the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman
Drawing on interviews with over 80,000 managers from 400 different companies, this was the first time Gallup made the business case for employee engagement. Since then, the case has become even more compelling. To see how you might be doing, read about Gallup’s 12 questions and think about how your people would answer them.
Drawing on interviews with over 80,000 managers from 400 different companies, this was the first time Gallup made the business case for employee engagement. Since then, the case has become even more compelling. To see how you might be doing, read about Gallup’s 12 questions and think about how your people would answer them.
On Leadership
Why Should Anyone be Led by You? (HBR, September 2000)
by Robert Goffee and Gareth Jones
I worked with the executive team of a media company for about a year, and one of the highpoints was a one-week program at the London Business School. Goffee taught the first day and shared the latest research on what followers want: they want community, significance, excitement, and authenticity. This article gives an overview of how you can meet such needs more consistently.
I worked with the executive team of a media company for about a year, and one of the highpoints was a one-week program at the London Business School. Goffee taught the first day and shared the latest research on what followers want: they want community, significance, excitement, and authenticity. This article gives an overview of how you can meet such needs more consistently.
What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith
Goldsmith is a master at the craft of coaching. This book is a “tough love” message for those who are already successful leaders. His point is that to become a better leader you don’t always need to start doing some new and better behavior. Often you simply need to stop doing the things that really annoy people. Good point! Only it’s hard to do.
Goldsmith is a master at the craft of coaching. This book is a “tough love” message for those who are already successful leaders. His point is that to become a better leader you don’t always need to start doing some new and better behavior. Often you simply need to stop doing the things that really annoy people. Good point! Only it’s hard to do.
On Seeing Others
Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces that Shape our Decisions
by Dan Ariely
Ariely is a behavioral economist with an irreverent bent to his research. His findings will mess with some of your most cherished assumptions about human nature. For example, while we like to think of ourselves as rational creatures, the way we make decisions can be surprisingly irrational. And here is another troublesome finding: given the opportunity, most people cheat. Fortunately it is just a little bit, so they can still think of themselves as fundamentally honest.
by Dan Ariely
Ariely is a behavioral economist with an irreverent bent to his research. His findings will mess with some of your most cherished assumptions about human nature. For example, while we like to think of ourselves as rational creatures, the way we make decisions can be surprisingly irrational. And here is another troublesome finding: given the opportunity, most people cheat. Fortunately it is just a little bit, so they can still think of themselves as fundamentally honest.
On Communication
Make to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath
and Dan Heath
This is my absolute favorite book on communication. These guys know their stuff! Read it and you will remember the formula for s-u-c-c-e-s(s): simple, unexpected, concrete, credible, emotional, and using stories.
and Dan Heath
This is my absolute favorite book on communication. These guys know their stuff! Read it and you will remember the formula for s-u-c-c-e-s(s): simple, unexpected, concrete, credible, emotional, and using stories.
Lead Like the Great Conductors with Itay Talgam
If you enjoy classical music and need a 20 min break, here is a great video. You will see six very different styles of conducting and become more aware of how you lead your “orchestra.” Enjoy!
If you enjoy classical music and need a 20 min break, here is a great video. You will see six very different styles of conducting and become more aware of how you lead your “orchestra.” Enjoy!