Working Backwards
Colin Bryar
An inside look at Amazon's unique principles and practices that have driven its extraordinary success. Based on the authors' combined 27 years at Amazon, this book reveals the key elements of the 'Amazonian' way of thinking, managing, and working, offering practical advice for building a high-performing organization.
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.
Leadership
Henry Kissinger
A masterful study of leadership and statecraft by legendary diplomat Henry Kissinger, examining six leaders through the lens of Kissinger's own experiences: Konrad Adenauer, Charles de Gaulle, Richard Nixon, Anwar Sadat, Lee Kuan Yew, and Margaret Thatcher.
Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time
Jeff Sutherland
Discover the revolutionary Scrum framework and how it can transform the way you work, create, plan, and think. From its origins in the Toyota Production System and combat aviation to its successful implementation in Silicon Valley and beyond, Scrum offers a radical approach to project management that embraces uncertainty, fosters teamwork, and delivers exceptional results.
The Advantage
Patrick Lencioni
Discover the single greatest advantage any company can achieve: organizational health. Patrick Lencioni argues that a healthy organization, characterized by minimal politics, minimal confusion, high morale, high productivity, and low turnover, outperforms even the smartest and most innovative companies. Learn how to build a cohesive leadership team, create clarity, overcommunicate that clarity, and reinforce it through key processes. Transform your organization and unlock its full potential.
The Advice Trap
Michael Bungay Stanier
Discover how to break free from the 'Advice Trap' and become a more effective leader by taming your 'Advice Monster'. Learn to stay curious, ask better questions, and empower others to find their own solutions, leading to more motivated teams and impactful change.