Books

Why Should Anyone Be Led by You?What It Takes to Be an Authentic Leader Authors: Rob Goffee, Gareth Jones amazon.comamazon.plempik.com The book explores the concept of “authentic leadership” across different levels of personal and professional development. Unlike many leadership books that focus solely on top-level executives like CEOs or CTOs, this one avoids glorifying their paths, which often stem from unique circumstances or luck—factors that are difficult to replicate....

The Art of Being Right38 Ways to Win an Argument Author: Artur Schopenhauer amazon.comamazon.plempik.com “The Art of Being Right” by Arthur Schopenhauer is an interesting exploration of rhetoric and the art of winning arguments. In this work, Schopenhauer outlines 38 stratagems for convincing opponents and prevailing in debates, often irrespective of the truth. His analysis is rooted in the belief that people are more interested in winning arguments than seeking truth....

The Culture MapBreaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business Author: Erin Meyer amazon.comamazon.plempik.com “The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business” by Erin Meyer is a highly insightful guide that explores how cultural differences impact international business interactions. Meyer presents a framework for understanding and navigating cultural complexities by examining various dimensions of communication, leadership, and etiquette across different countries. Let me explain first high and low context communication, as it’s required to understand the idea....

RewiredThe McKinsey Guide to Outcompeting in the Age of Digital and AI Authors: Eric Lamarre, Kate Smaje, Rodney Zemmel amazon.comamazon.deamazon.pl I’ve heard a lot of strange things about McKinsey, starting with this parody commercial: Then few more facts, but still provided in an amusing way by the John Oliver: It’s not just jokes than worry me, but also some news I’ve read: they had no issues to consult both companies and their regulators at the same time1, they work with tobbaco companies and health industry suggesting ways to profit companies, that might be bad for their clients2, they’re behind OxyContin (opioid) sales turbocharge, which resulted in hundreds of people dead of overdose3, having relationships with authoritarian regimes and more....

Błękitna kropkaCzłowiek i jego przyszłość w kosmosie Author: Carl Sagan amazon.comempik.comamazon.de I love science and I’m passionate about cosmos since I was 5. One of my favourite books from the childhood was the one about Universe - with color pictures. This one is a sweet reminder of those ancient times and have even better pictures! There is an interesting reference to the deities and their relation to the planets. Their impact on humanities history, then a swift dive into the place of the God in “our” universe....

BlindsightAuthor: Peter Watts amazon.comamazon.plempik.com Still reading…

Extreme OwnershipHow U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win Authors: Jocko Willink, Leif Babin amazon.comamazon.pl The book is a compelling and practical leadership guide co-authored by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, both former Navy SEAL officers. The book revolves around the central theme of taking absolute responsibility for every aspect of one’s life and leadership role. Through gripping combat stories from their SEAL experiences, the authors illustrate key principles such as accountability, decisiveness, and humility....

Working BackwardsInsights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon Author: Bryar Colin amazon.comamazon.plempik.com Still reading…

The 48 Laws of PowerAuthor: Robert Greene amazon.comamazon.plempik.com Still reading…

How to Win Friends & Influence PeopleAuthor: Carnegie Dale amazon.comempik.com The book is written in a typical American style - “do this and that, and your life will change forever…” 😄 Applying the book’s rules too bluntly may come off as manipulative, and our conversation partner will sense it. However, it’s worth considering certain mistakes that make it difficult for us to interact with people, such as when we talk too much and don’t let others get a word in....