Best Practices from a 450-Year-Old Company That Changed the World
Author: Chris Lowney
Polish title: Heroiczne przywództwo. Tajemnice sukcesu firmy istniejącej ponad 450 lat
Recommended by: Józef Kącki
How to become a good leader who wisely and effectively manages a team? How to develop your greatest strengths and awaken the energy to motivate yourself and inspire your co-workers? Chris Lowney finds answers to these questions with the Jesuits. I in 1540 by Ignatius of Loyola, became one of the best-functioning corporations that ever existed.
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Leadership Secrets from the Special Forces
Author: Art Middleton, Colin Maclachlan, Matthew Ollerton, Jason Fox
Polish title: Odważni wygrywają. Lekcje życia i przywództwa od członków sił specjalnych SAS
Recommended by: Wojtek Wereszko
The British SAS special forces are an elite unit with an unrivaled reputation, bringing together versatile soldiers – trained to fight, perform risky tasks under pressure, but also stop conflicts using cunning and diplomacy. The best of the best. This guide is a lesson in life and leadership straight from specialists hardened in the most demanding environments. However, many of their action techniques can be successfully transferred to everyday life, which is why the book primarily describes situations that each of us encounters, and proposes thoughtful solutions inspired by SAS training and battle experiences.
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Inspirujące doświadczenia i refleksje wybitnych liderów
Author: Leaders Island
Recommended by: leaders
What is the most important thing in being a good leader? How to overcome encountered crises? What price do you have to pay for success?
The Light Book consists of two volumes, each containing 52 stories describing the experiences of leaders from around the world in the form of short (1-2 pages) columns with exercises for the reader. It helps to stop for a moment of reflection on the questions asked by the authors and put your conclusions into practice to follow the path of development and conscious leadership.
The list of authors includes: Philip Zimbardo, Chris Lowney, Marshall Goldsmith, Robert Cialdini, Mark Gallagher, as well as many other leadership practitioners. “In a world that is increasingly unstable, confusing and convoluted by changes, great leadership is at a premium like never before, and at the same time it has never been so difficult – regardless of whether it is about leading a large company, a small team, or your own family”.
“The Light Book encourages deep reflection on one’s own skills and values in the area of leadership”.
“The essays contained in this book are a valuable source of knowledge helpful in becoming a more effective leader”. Chris Lowney – Chairman of the board of CommonSpirit Health and author of the bestseller Heroic Leadership.
Author: Andrew Grove
Polish title: none
Recommended by: Dawid Ostręga
In this legendary business book, which is the foundation of Silicon Valley, the former president and CEO of Intel shares his perspective on building and running a company. A practical guide to navigating real-world business scenarios and a powerful management manifesto that can revolutionize the way we work. Grove discusses techniques for creating highly productive teams, demonstrating motivation methods leading to maximum efficiency.
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Decoding How People Think, Lead, and Get Things Done Across Cultures
Author: Erin Meyer
Polish title: Mapa kulturowa. Jak skutecznie radzić sobie z różnicami kulturowymi w biznesie
Recommended by: Krzysiek Raś
The Culture Map is a must-read for anyone who works in an international team. It is a book for leaders, managers, consultants, and specialists who have discovered that you can know the language perfectly, but still remain misunderstood. Erin Meyer, based on research and her own practice, presents step-by-step how to understand the communication difficulties resulting from cultural differences that most often occur in business, and provides practical tips on how to deal with them effectively.
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The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business (and in Life)
Author: Thomas Erikson
Polish title: Otoczeni przez idiotów. Jak dogadać się z tymi, których nie możesz zrozumieć
Recommended by: Ania Gawlikowska
“Should I have told him this and that, maybe then he would have understood”? Have you ever participated in a meeting where you were unable to understand any person’s train of thought? Does it frustrate you that no one understands your very clear reasoning? Idiots are everywhere and unfortunately we somehow have to live with them. We can remain convinced that we are surrounded by idiots, but in reality, we are surrounded by people with four different personality types.
All you have to do is be able to identify them, and working, living, and cooperating with them will be a piece of cake. And how much unnecessary stress this will save us!
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The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
Author: Greg McKeown
Polish title: Esencjalista. Mniej, ale lepiej
Recommended by: Ania Gawlikowska
The book presents the concept of an “essentialist”. Being an essentialist is not about doing more in less time, but about doing only the right things. Essentialism is more than a time management strategy or a productivity-boosting technique. It involves systematically and methodically identifying the things that are most important to us, and eliminating everything else so that we can deal with the most essential matters in the best possible way. By forcing us to apply stricter criteria for considering various matters important, essentialism allows us to regain control over the choices we make regarding how we allocate our precious time and energy. You do not have to silently agree to let others choose for you.
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Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention
Author: Reed Hastings, Erin Meyer
Polish title Gdy regułą jest brak reguł. Netflix i filozofia przemiany
Recommended by: Krzysiek Raś
Remember that the company is a team, not a family. And never, ever try to please your boss. These are some of the basic rules that apply to Netflix employees. The operation of this enterprise is a cultural experiment that ended in spectacular success: the company dealing with mail-order DVD rentals became a streaming powerhouse. It currently has 182 million subscribers and a market capitalization at the level of Disney. Reed Hastings – president and CEO of Netflix – for the first time shares the secrets that revolutionized the entertainment and technology industry. Together with Erin Meyer, a professor at INSEAD Business School, he reveals his leadership philosophy rejecting the beliefs according to which most companies operate. From unlimited holidays to giving up employee expense approvals – Netflix is a completely different way of running an organization that best fits a changing world.
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A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
Author: Mark Manson
Polish title: Subtelnie mówię F*ck! Sprzeczna z logiką metoda na szczęśliwe życie
Recommended by: Ania Gawlikowska
People’s lives nowadays are increasingly transparent (at their own request), and therefore they succumb to the temptation to present themselves well against the background of their friends. If you want new gadgets, a great car, a modern house, and an athletic figure only to not look worse in company, it is high time to put an end to it. Thanks to this guide, you will learn to respect your own needs and pay attention to what is truly important to you. The author proves that acting in accordance with the title phrase requires courage, but provides freedom, liberty, and the ability to focus on priorities. This is a book for those who have gotten lost in their pursuits or have so far deliberately tried to lead a seemingly perfect life against themselves.
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A Leadership Fable
Author: Patrick Lencioni
Polish title: Pięć dysfunkcji pracy zespołowej. Opowieść o przywództwie
Recommended by: Józef Kącki
In the book, Patrick Lencioni tells a fable about leadership, extremely instructive and engaging for the reader. It focuses on the fascinating and complex world of human teams. During the story, Lencioni reveals to us five dysfunctions that are at the very core of the causes of frequent difficulties experienced by human teams. The author outlines a model and stages of actions for us, thanks to which we will be able to overcome these obstacles and build cohesive and effective teams. Lencioni created a captivating plot with a seemingly simple message addressed to everyone who strives to become exceptional leaders.
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