Despite being written in 1967 the advice and guidance in this book could never be more relevant. Drucker outlines his five habits for the effective executive (that Jim Collins later uses as a basis for 8 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders). Drucker’s five habits are: Track, analyse and manage your time Focus on the outcome […]
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What can you learn from ‘The Effective Executive’ by Peter F. Drucker (2007, 154 pages)
posted by Max
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What can you learn from ‘Nudge’ by Cass Sunstein & Richard Thaler (2009, 312 pages)
posted by Max
In their book ‘Nudge’, Thaler and Sunstein are among the first to set out the arguments for using behavioural insights to change (‘nudge’) people’s behaviour. By changing the context of a decision, they argue it is possible to reduce unhealthy or undesirable decisions. Their main arguments stem from making sure that choices are presented in […]
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What can you learn from ‘What Every BODY is Saying’ by Joe Navarro (2008, 250 pages)
posted by Max
Joe Navarro, a former FBI interrogator deftly takes the reader through the basic mechanics of reading body language. I feel that this is essential reading for leaders and consultants as the tips and guidance will help develop your EQ. Key insights include establishing a baseline first, as this then allows you to see how your […]
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