Leadership

No one is born to lead. This is the idea at the heart of this thoughtful book on leadership. Popular culture feeds us images of the square-jawed, strong-armed leader - charismatic, powerful, decisive - but the truth is, with the right amount of...

Red teaming. It is a practice as old as the Devil's Advocate, the eleventh-century Vatican official charged with discrediting candidates for sainthood. Today, red teams,comprised primarily of fearless skeptics and those assuming the role of saboteurs who...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781610144599Author Polarity PractitionersFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint HRD PressPublisher HRD PressWeight(grams) 612gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm *...

A year's worth of management wisdom, all in one place.We've reviewed the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review to keep you up-to-date on the most cutting-edge, influential thinking driving business today. With...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262546225Author Christian StadlerFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

Few leadership titles have been written on the lives of women. Alan Axelrod, noted historian and business management expert, reveals how Elizabeth I overcame daunting obstacles to win intense loyalty and lead England to greatness. The queen's long reign...

In this groundbreaking book, leading executive coach Rene Carayol shares the magic and simplicity of the SPIKE (Strength, Positively, Identified, Kick, Start, Excellence) philosophy. In the world of SPIKE, there are no losers anymore - everyone has...

If you've recently become a manager, this book is an absolute must to make you effective and more confident in your new role.Book InformationISBN 9781784820404Author Debra Allcock TylerFormat PaperbackImprint Directory of Social ChangePublisher Directory...

"A convincing case that careful analysis of the history, issues, individuals, and institutions can lead to better decisions-in business as well as in government" (BusinessWeek).Two noted professors offer easily remembered rules for using history...

Data is a must-have for any business looking to thrive. So is having leadership who 'get' data and use it to support their decision-making. But how do you embed the use of data and analytics across your organisation so they truly support every...

Learn how to take risks, thrive and build your dream career.'Sukhinder is one of Silicon Valley's most well-respected leaders. Her unique style of authenticity, optimism and hustle will help anyone unlock their career potential' - Eric Schmidt, former...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781728238784Author Robert GlazerFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Simple Truths, LLCPublisher Simple Truths, LLCWeight(grams) 320gDimensions(mm) 208mm *...

Turn team members into innovators Most organizations approach innovation as if it were a sideline activity. Every so often employees are sent to "Brainstorm Island": an off-site replete with trendy lectures, creative workshops, and overenthusiastic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781682616383Author Beatrice ChestnutFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Post Hill PressPublisher Post Hill PressWeight(grams) 431gDimensions(mm) 226mm *...

Disruption by digital technologies? That's not a new story. But what is new is the "wise pivot," a replicable strategy for harnessing disruption to survive, grow, and be relevant to the future. It's a strategy for perpetual reinvention across the old,...

It is the East, and Juliet is the sun! This is one of Shakespeare's most famous lines and one of the most well-known metaphors in literature. But metaphor is much more than a mere literary device employed by love-struck poets when they refer to their...

This is the story of the slow evolution of Goldman Sachs--addressing why and how the firm changed from an ethical standard to a legal one as it grew to be a leading global corporation. In What Happened to Goldman Sachs, Steven G. Mandis uncovers the...

Leading a fast-growing team is a uniquely challenging experience. Startups with a hot product often double or triple in size quickly-a recipe for chaos if company leaders aren't prepared for the pitfalls of hyper-growth. If you're leading a startup or a...

"The beauty of the ABCDE model and toolkit is that it is simple but not simplistic, it's user-friendly and works in practice."Joanne Gubbay, Former Head of Learning and Development, Slaughter and MayLead your team of lawyers to new heights with this...

Global business leader Mathias Doepfner offers a revolutionary roadmap to reshape global trade, strengthen our democracy, and safeguard our freedoms.Freedom is on the decline around the world. Autocrats in Europe, Asia, and the Mideast are undermining...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781523098729Author Jon KatzenbachFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Berrett-Koehler PublishersPublisher Berrett-Koehler Publishers

If any of the following behaviors sound like you or someone you work with, beware! In Why CEOs Fail, David L. Dotlich and Peter C. Cairo describe the most common characteristics of derailed top executives and how you can avoid them: Arrogance-you think...

The power of gender difference, not gender equality, is a secret source for success. Some smart businesses are starting to wake up to this fact. This book explores why and how. Properly valuing brain gender diversity in the workplace is one of the...

Mark Schwartz, author of leadership classics A Seat at the Table and The Art of Business Value, reveals a new (empowering) model for the often soul-shattering, frustrating, Kafkaesque nightmare we call bureaucracy. Through humor, a healthy dose of...

Most leadership development runs on rails: courses are organized with standard content usually delivered by companies set up expressly for that purpose. Most leadership programmes fail when judged on whether they achieve lasting impact and behaviour...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781544515779Author Tracey LovejoyFormat PaperbackPage Count 306Imprint Lioncrest PublishingPublisher Lioncrest PublishingWeight(grams) 140g

Why do good teams fail? Very often, argue Deborah Ancona and Henrik Bresman, it is because they are looking inward instead of outward. Based on years of research examining teams across many industries, Ancona and Bresman show that traditional team...

Inspiring communication can make the difference between poor performance and exceptional results. This is why CEOs and HR professionals now believe that the ability to understand, motivate and inspire others is the characteristic that is most important...

personal code for getting the best from everyone. We all know someone who is a natural 'people person'. They seem to understand what people really want, what they really think and what they really mean. They can effortlessly get people onside, and keep...

To make an effective contribution, HR specialists have to be good at management, leadership and developing both themselves and others. They also need to be aware of the management and business considerations that affect their work. Armstrong's Handbook...

Business authors Jack and Suzy Welch return, nearly a decade after publishing their international bestseller, Winning, to tackle the most pressing business challenges in the modern world. From creating winning strategies to leading and managing others...

Since 2015 the BBC has been asking CEOs and founders a simple question: 'What's the advice you wish you had when you started out?' This book is the culmination of their insights, expertise, and secrets to success. It's wisdom that can help anyone, from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399175190Author Bob ProctorFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint TarcherPerigeePublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 198gDimensions(mm) 209mm * 138mm...

Most of us have experienced change being 'done' to us - badly. It really doesn't have to be that way! This book is for managers who have tried to deliver business change but felt frustrated and disempowered by the experience. It is for people who want to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789550771Author Stuart WyattFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Legend BusinessPublisher Legend Press LtdWeight(grams) 400g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Books for a Better Life (Psychology) 2016.Book InformationISBN 9780316256575Author Amy CuddyFormat HardbackPage Count 352Imprint Little, Brown SparkPublisher...

How to master the art of narrative leadership Telling the Story shows how leaders affect our understanding of what is possible and desirable through the stories they tell. It opens a door into the world of narrative leadership: what stories are and how...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906610463Author Fiona Elsa DentFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Management PocketbooksPublisher Management Pocketbooks

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780645331912Author Mairead MackleFormat PaperbackPage Count 140Imprint Kmd BooksPublisher Kmd Books

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781523000241Author Rohini AnandFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint Berrett-Koehler PublishersPublisher Berrett-Koehler Publishers