Why Managers Matter
Nicolai J. Foss
An insightful exploration into the crucial role of managers in today's business world. Challenging the popular narrative of the 'bossless' company, this book delves into the benefits of traditional hierarchies and effective leadership, offering a compelling case for why managers matter more than ever.
Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work . . . and What Does
Susan Fowler
Discover the new science of leading, energizing, and engaging your team. Learn why traditional motivational techniques fail and how to cultivate a workplace where people flourish, achieve meaningful goals, and experience positive energy and well-being.
Widgets
Rodd Wagner
Discover the 12 new rules of employee engagement that will transform your workplace. Learn how to motivate and manage your employees as individuals, fostering a culture of reciprocity, transparency, and meaning. This book challenges traditional HR practices and offers a fresh perspective on creating a thriving and engaged workforce.
Winners
Alastair Campbell
An exploration of what it takes to win in politics, business, and sports, drawing on interviews with leading figures such as José Mourinho, Anna Wintour, and Floyd Mayweather. This book distills the mindsets and modus operandi of winners, offering lessons that can be applied to any field.
Wiring the Winning Organization
Gene Kim
Discover how to create a high-performing organization by liberating human ingenuity. "Wiring the Winning Organization" provides a framework for leaders to design social circuitry that enables people to work easily, solve difficult problems, and achieve outstanding results. Learn how to move from the danger zone to the winning zone through slowification, simplification, and amplification.
Working Together
Michael D. Eisner
An exploration of successful partnerships, examining the dynamics and characteristics that make them work. Michael Eisner reflects on his own experiences, particularly his partnership with Frank Wells at Disney, and delves into other notable partnerships across various fields, from business and entertainment to sports and fashion, to uncover the secrets of their success.
Accelerate
Nicole Forsgren
Discover the key capabilities that drive improvements in software delivery performance and organizational success. Based on years of rigorous research, this book provides actionable insights for technology leaders and practitioners looking to build high-performing teams and accelerate their technology transformations.
Disrupting the Game
Reggie Fils-Aimé
From his childhood in the Bronx to becoming the president of Nintendo of America, Reggie Fils-Aimé shares the lessons he learned on his path to success. Discover the strategies and insights that propelled him to the top, and how you can apply them to your own journey.