Books that will make you a better thinker, speaker, and leader: TOP 6
Leadership requires constant updating of skills and thinking, and the ability to learn. Alisa Cohn, who is an executive coach and works with management teams and startup leaders, has compiled a list of books that will help with this.
1. "VisuaLeadership: Harnessing the power of visual thinking in leadership and life" (Todd Church)
VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life by Todd Cherches
Today's business is developing much faster than it used to. The pace of change is extremely high, and the amount of information to be processed has never been greater. This requires new approaches to information processing and transmission. "VisuaLeadership offers a new perspective on thinking and communication by presenting practical tools, visuals, metaphors, and mental models. This book will help you master a completely new universal language. With the help of new models, you will be able to think differently, allowing you to become a better leader and thinker, able to rethink and articulate a compelling vision and effectively lead people.
2. "Seismic shift in leadership: how to thrive in the new era of connections" (Michelle Johnston)
The Seismic Shift in Leadership: How to Thrive in a New Era of Connection by Dr. Michelle Johnston
Dr. Michelle Johnston, Professor Emerita of Business at Loyola University New Orleans, has compiled a treasure trove of personal stories from her years of experience coaching and consulting with various executives in large and small companies into a book. The book contains concepts that she draws from these real-life situations, covering both tactical issues, such as managing your time and calendar, and more philosophical aspects, such as defining your own leadership style. Throughout the stories, there is a moment of truth where you will gain valuable insights and motivation to improve your own leadership potential. This book will inspire you to take action to improve your leadership by understanding the insights that can be gleaned from these real-life situations.
3. "Being human, managing people: how to combine people and performance" (Jennifer Nash)
Be Human, Lead Human: How to Connect People and Performance by Dr. Jennifer Nash
In Be Human, Lead Human, Dr. Jennifer Nash, who has been working as an executive coach and consultant for over twenty years, addresses the problem of the trust gap between leaders and employees that leads to alienation, cynicism, and burnout. The author helps executives identify their best leadership style and develop specific strategies to put it into practice. The book presents several frameworks for developing human skills, such as inspiring and appreciating. The author shares practical strategies that can be used to successfully implement these skills. It also shows how these human skills lead to outstanding results. In addition, the book contains the Human Leadership Index, which can be used to assess the effectiveness of your own leadership and employee engagement. The index helps to identify strengths and weaknesses in management and ensures that the team is fully engaged in common goals. This book provides valuable insights and guidance on how to become a human leader, helping to improve employee relations and achieve high performance in the organization.
4. "Experience thinking: how to change your attitude to growth" (Tiffany Bova)
The Experience Mindset: Changing the Way You Think About Growth by Tiffani Bova
Tiffany Bova, who has twenty years of research experience at Gartner and is the chief growth evangelist at Salesforce, brings deep knowledge of employee engagement. In her book, The Experience Mindset, she reveals how a leader can adopt an experience mindset that fosters employee engagement and creates greater customer loyalty. The book provides clear metrics and case studies that provide a practical roadmap for implementing experience thinking in your company. This helps to achieve better results and inspire employees to achieve the highest standards in their work. The Experience Mindset reveals the importance of engaging employees and improving customer relationships by prioritizing the creation of unforgettable experiences. It provides important insights and practical advice for leaders who want to achieve high performance while inspiring their team to achieve the best possible results in their professional lives.
5. "Grace under Pressure: Leadership in Times of Change and Crisis (John Baldoni)
Grace Under Pressure: Leading Through Change and Crisis by John Baldoni
In his book Grace Under Pressure, author John Baldoni discusses the importance of maintaining composure in unpredictable situations. He describes how leaders can cope with feelings of threat and offers a set of tools to help them calm down and keep their cool. The author teaches you how to balance your own needs with maintaining self-control in order to effectively manage situations. The book helps leaders to communicate with others in a compassionate and expressive way, manifesting themselves as an elevated leader. The author points out the importance of accumulating these skills and beliefs, which allow you to see the future more clearly and make difficult decisions, ensuring the safety and prosperity of your employees and the organization as a whole. If you are seeking to lead with grace and compassion, this book will be an indispensable guide to achieving that goal.
6. "Talking on eggshells: soft skills for hard conversations" (Sam Horne)
Talking on Eggshells: Soft Skills for Hard Conversations by Sam Horn
The ability to communicate effectively is an indisputable skill in business. Career success is often linked to our ability to easily navigate different social situations. Professionals who have reached a high level develop their communication skills not only to work effectively in the office environment, but also to interact successfully with other people. In Talking on Eggshells, bestselling author Sam Horne offers a detailed, practical guide to help you understand and deal with a variety of difficult situations. It reveals effective techniques that can be used to neutralize tense moments, such as when you are accused, harassed, or falsely accused. The book also provides tips on how to express your thoughts at the right time, even if you usually need time to think. "Talking on Eggshells" will become your reliable guide to help you develop independent thinking, earn respect, and show sincere respect for others. This book will help you become the person you want to be, even when others have a different opinion.
