14 min read ⌚ A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who Want to Write Them Want to write better? Well, it all starts with reading better. And Francine Prose is here to teach you how you can start: Reading Like a Writer Who Should Read “Reading Like a Writer”? And Why? Reading […]
Category: Human Resources
Powerful Summary – Patty McCord
9 min read ⌚ Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility At Netflix, Patty revolutionized the concept of efficiency by challenging the conventional methods of doing business. She should undoubtedly be accorded the status of policy-changer, due to her efforts. In this summary, we try to share the most critical findings. Stay with us! Who Should […]
The Ideal Team Player Summary
6 min read ⌚ How to Recognize and Cultivate the Three Essential Virtues: A Leadership Fable If you know anything about Patrick Lencioni, you probably didn’t need that subtitle: of course, it’s a leadership fable, possibly one of your favorites! This one’s about “The Ideal Team Player.” Who Should Read “The Ideal Team Player”? And […]
Towards a Reskilling Revolution Summary
6 min read ⌚ A Future of Jobs for All Are you afraid that robots may take your job? If not, unfortunately, you should be: it’s only a question of time before that happens. But, where does that leave you? Can you do something to adapt? It turns out you can. The World Economic Forum – […]
Lose the Resume, Land the Job Summary
6 min read ⌚ Almost Everyone Gets It Wrong. This Is How You Can Get It Right. Experiencing problems while looking for a job? Even more when trying to find the job? Gary Burnison says: “Lose the Résumé, Land the Job.” Who Should Read “Lose the Resume, Land the Job”? And Why? The way you know […]
The Four Lenses of Innovation Summary
6 min read ⌚ A Power Tool for Creative Thinking Want to become an innovator? The trick is to look at the world a bit differently. And Rowan Gibson says that all you need to do that are “The Four Lenses of Innovation.” Who Should Read “The Four Lenses of Innovation”? And Why? There’s an innovator […]
Make Mentoring Work Summary
5 min read ⌚ The very core of creating value for your community revolves around the idea of having someone to teach you and gear you up for the unavoidable clash. Each organization requires a person with expertise to handle the toughest challenges! In this book summary, we turn our heads towards finding the secret recipe […]
Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work… and What Does Summary
6 min read ⌚ The New Science of Leading, Energizing, and Engaging The good old carrot-and-stick method doesn’t work anymore? Well, times have changed! And there’s a new science of leading, energizing, and engaging! Time to find out “Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work… and What Does.” Who Should Read “Why Motivating People Doesn’t Work… and What […]
Want to Get Great at Something? Get a Coach Summary
6 min read ⌚ Nothing new on the program today: once again, we talk about coaching and mentoring. Or, rather, the necessity of it. However, this time we’ll leave the subject where it’s most safe: in the hands of a surgeon, Atul Gawande. Unsurprisingly, he’s pretty precise and straightforward: Want to get great at something?” he […]
The New Financial Order Summary
5 min read ⌚ Risk in the Twenty-First Century Over the course of thousands of years, people did everything in their power to minimize the risks. Consciously or unconsciously, we strive to create a better living space, in which we can then indulge in leisure activities. To do so, you have to take every potential financial […]
