Getting to YesNegotiating an agreement without giving in Authors: Roger Fisher, William Ury, Bruce Patton amazon.plempik.com I’ve often heard about the “Harvard Negotiation” method, but I hadn’t read Getting to Yes until recently. To my surprise, much of the content felt familiar - not because I had read it before, but because I had already been using many of its principles, unknowingly picked up from other sources. ...
The Man Who Broke CapitalismHow Jack Welch Gutted the Heartland and Crushed the Soul of Corporate America and How to Undo His Legacy Author: David Gelles amazon.comempik.com David Gelles’ The Man Who Broke Capitalism resonated with me on multiple levels, as both an employee and an investor. Working in a company recently acquired by private equity funds, I see firsthand the same profit-maximizing tactics Jack Welch pioneered at General Electric. The relentless drive to squeeze margins, cut costs, and justify layoffs under the guise of efficiency feels eerily familiar. Having just survived my company’s first round of layoffs - an unprecedented event in our history - I can’t help but notice how our use of the vitality curve external link mirrors the logic Welch popularized. What once seemed like a system for rewarding performance now feels like a mechanism priming us for workforce reductions. ...
Turn the Ship Around!A True Story of Building Leaders by Breaking the Rules Author: L. David Marquet amazon.comamazon.plempik.com If you’re too lazy (or busy 😉) to read the book, check video below: It provides the core information, that in depth is described in the book. ...
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. ...
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: ...
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…
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. ...
Lider w trampkachCzyli jak być przywódcą w zgodzie ze sobą Author: Małgorzata Jakubicz empik.com