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Extreme Ownership

Extreme OwnershipHow U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win Authors: Jocko Willink, Leif Babin 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. ...

2024-02-05 · 1 min · Tom
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Working Backwards

Working BackwardsInsights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon Author: Colin Bryar This book is all about the “Amazon Leadership Principles”  external link . They are the core values that drive the behavior of leaders and, consequently, all employees in the organization. They were built when the company was scaling rapidly and it was no longer possible to rely on the CEO as the sole source of values and direction. Other leaders had to adopt the same behaviors and set the same expectations to keep the company cohesive. ...

2024-01-23 · 5 min · Tom
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The 48 Laws of Power

The 48 Laws of PowerAuthor: Robert Greene The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene is a controversial yet widely read book on strategy, influence, and manipulation. It presents historical examples to illustrate how power operates in different settings, from politics to business and beyond. While some readers treat it as a guide for personal success, others see it as a cautionary analysis of how power-hungry individuals operate. ...

2023-12-26 · 2 min · Tom
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How to Win Friends & Influence People

How to Win Friends & Influence PeopleAuthor: Carnegie Dale 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. ...

2023-12-14 · 6 min · Tom
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Lider w trampkach

Lider w trampkachCzyli jak być przywódcą w zgodzie ze sobą Author: Małgorzata Jakubicz

2023-10-22 · 1 min · Tom
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Taka praca nie ma sensu

Taka praca nie ma sensuCzyli jak zarządzać swoją energią Author: Tony Schwartz To ciekawa książka, którą o dziwo przeczytałem do końca. Miałem wrażenie, że trochę przeskakuje z tematu na temat, ale pasuje mi to. Czytałem wiele książek szczegółowo opisujących “ten jeden sposób” by rozwiązać wszystkie problemy świata. Ta kompletuje różne pomysły i idee, miksuje i całkiem przyjemnie uogólnia. ...

2023-10-21 · 1 min · Tom
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Collaborating with the Enemy

Collaborating with the EnemyHow to Work with People You Don’t Agree with or Like or Trust Author: Adam Kahane In this book the author, Adam Kahane, presents several key concepts to help individuals navigate collaboration with people they may not agree with, like, or trust. Here are some of the main concepts from the book: Embracing Discomfort: Kahane emphasizes the importance of stepping outside one’s comfort zone when working with people with differing perspectives. Embracing discomfort allows individuals to open up to new ideas and find common ground. ...

2023-10-09 · 2 min · Tom
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Legendarna obsługa klienta

Legendarna obsługa klientaTroska jest najważniejsza Authors: Blanchard Ken, Halsey Vicki, Cuff Kathy

2023-09-15 · 1 min · Tom
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The Effective Manager: Second Edition

The Effective Manager: Second EditionCompletely Revised and Updated Authors: Mark Horstman, Kate Braun, Sarah Sentes The Effective Manager by Mark Horstman is a practical guide to great management at every level. Based on the author’s experience and the world’s number-one business podcast, Manager Tools, the book teaches four critical behaviors and four major tools that every manager should use. Here are some of the main concepts presented in the book: ...

2023-08-17 · 3 min · Tom
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The Effective Manager

The Effective ManagerAuthor: Mark Horstman I’ve borrowed this one and I liked it so I bought Second Edition . Look for summary there.

2023-05-23 · 1 min · Tom