6 min read ⌚ In 1978, Alfred North Whitehead wrote that “the safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato.” And here we have the summary of his most famous work: “The Republic.” Who Should Read “The Republic”? And Why? This question has rarely seemed […]
Category: Leadership
The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership Summary
4 min read ⌚ A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success There are two types of leaders: conscious and unconscious. If you want to be the latter one – you don’t need this book; but, also, probably, not many of your employees like you. If you want to be the first one – then, here’s your manual. […]
Thank You for Arguing Summary
4 min read ⌚ What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion Aristotle, Lincoln, Homer Simpson… a curious bunch! But, Jay Heinrichs says that you can learn a lot about the art of winning an argument from each of them. What else is there left to say, but: “Thank You […]
Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe Summary
3 min read ⌚ What describes a one-of-a-kind leader? The incentive to guard against any external factors that may jeopardize the stability of the company and as a result put the employees in a difficult position. About Simon Sinek Simon Sinek is the author of “Start With Why” and “Leaders Eat Last”; and he is also […]
Extreme Ownership Summary – Available in PDF
4 min read ⌚ How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win You think that you have the team capable of winning, and now you only need some good leadership skills? What you need is probably no more than few lessons from two U.S. Navy SEAL officers – Jocko Willink and Leif Babin – in “Extreme Ownership”! […]
The Power of Servant Leadership Summary
3 min read ⌚ The empowerment of servant-leadership brought several new possibilities for the organizations to exploit and understand. “The Power of Servant Leadership” provides valuable insights for people in need of reforms, regarding management and leadership. About Robert K. Greenleaf Robert K. Greenleaf is an ex-director at AT&T and a visiting lecturer at Harvard University […]
The Next Level Summary
3 min read ⌚ What Insiders Know About Executive Success The influence of executives is off the question. The magnitude of their decision-making is felt on all organizational layers. “The Next Level” pinpoints what an average executive must do to keep its authority and stabilize its position. About Scott Eblin Scott Eblin is a management and […]
Laying Ghosts to Rest Summary
3 min read ⌚ South Afrika’s only way to change is “Laying Ghosts to Rest”. About Mamphela Ramphele Mamphela Ramphele is an author, the former vice chancellor of the University of Cape Town, the former managing director of the World Bank and is a chairman of Circle Capital Ventures in South Africa. “Laying Ghosts to […]
Team of Rivals Summary
3 min read ⌚ The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln “Team of Rivals” offers a look at the history of Abraham Lincoln’s legendary governance. About Doris Kearns Goodwin Doris Kearns Goodwin is a Pulitzer-winning author. “Team of Rivals Summary” In May 1860, while the US was battling the issue of slavery in the South, while […]
The Price of Politics Summary
3 min read ⌚ “The Price of Politics” is a look behind the curtains in the operations of the US government. About Bob Woodward Bob Woodward has written a number of books on the US government. “The Price of Politics Summary” Watergate reporter Bob Woodward gives an inside look at the way that Republicans in Congress […]
