Management

Escaping the Build TrapHow Effective Product Management Creates Real Value Author: Melissa Perri This was the first book on Product Management I’ve ever read, and I’m glad I started with such a solid one. In my daily work, I collaborate closely with product owners, and I wanted to better understand their role: How do they work? What are their priorities? And how can our collaboration be more effective? What I appreciated most about this book is how clearly it structures the profession of Product Management and breaks down its many facets. ...

Discover the most influential management and productivity “laws”—from Murphy’s Law to Conway’s Law—that shape decision-making, leadership, and organizational behavior. Learn practical applications and scientific backgrounds to boost your effectiveness at work.

Psychologia szefaSzef to zawód Authors: Wojciech Haman, Jerzy Gut I’ve read many books about leadership, but none quite like this one. The first two chapters followed a familiar pattern—a brief introduction to a manager’s responsibilities followed by guidance on planning your approach. Then came the third chapter: Punishment! I was surprised the authors began with this topic rather than motivation or engagement. ...

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 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 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 Culture MapBreaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business Author: Erin Meyer “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 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: ...

Working BackwardsInsights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon Author: Bryar Colin Still reading…

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. ...

Praca głębokaJak odnieść sukces w świecie, w którym ciągle coś nas rozprasza Author: Cal Newport Deep Work is a book written by Cal Newport that explores the concept of deep work and how it can be leveraged to achieve professional success and lead a more fulfilling life. Newport argues that in an increasingly connected and fast-paced world, the ability to focus and produce high-quality work is becoming increasingly valuable and rare. He provides practical strategies and tools for developing the discipline of deep work, including minimizing distractions, optimizing your work environment, and training your mind to focus. ...