Complex Ideas For A Competent You
I read this book so you don't have to! The Present: The Gift for Changing Times by Spencer Johnson, MD can be largely summarized by the quote, mostly known from Kung Fu Panda and often attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. That's why they call it… Continue reading “The Present” Book Review: An Attempt To Look Beyond Utility
The book I am reviewing today is the first book on change management you must read. It is very short. It is so short, in fact, that in this article I will combine its review with a deep dive. The book's name is Who Moved My Cheese? It is quick, easy to read, somewhat on… Continue reading “Who Moved My Cheese?”…And Why It Does Not Matter
This is my short and sweet review of Chief of Staff by Tyler Parris. But as usual (even more than usual, to be honest), this review will have an inquisitive edge to it. All because my first deep dive into this book went somewhat viral on LinkedIn and the second one quite underperformed. I drew… Continue reading Book Review: “Chief Of Staff: The Strategic Partner Who Will Revolutionize Your Organization”
If you think all the way back to this book's introduction, you'll recall that it's been described as "a book of hope, masquerading as a job-hunting manual." Given how much time we spend at work, and how demoralizing the wrong job can be, that hope is less of a masquerade and more of a shift… Continue reading Book Review “What Color Is Your Parachute?”
Everyone has hidden potential. This book is about how we unlock it." Published in 2023, Hidden Potential is the latest book by a renowned organizational psychologist, public speaker, educator, and bestselling author Adam Grant. Adam is very good at weaving insights into the stories—this talent lets his lessons stick in your memory long after you… Continue reading Book Review: “Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things”
So, should you read Time Off? I say, yes - but with caution. This book is beyond useful to shift the mindset from "I'm too busy to take a break" to "I need a break so I can live (and work) better". It left its long-lasting mark on me, and I already see some positive… Continue reading “Time Off”: Away From Burnout – Back To Noble Leisure
There are books and there are Books. In strategic management (and management overall), Strategy Safari is one of those Books that you read once in a lifetime, and everything that you knew, thought you knew, and wish you had known falls into place. Then you give a sigh of relief... Only to realize that there… Continue reading Book Review: “Strategy Safari: A Guided Tour Through The Wilds Of Strategic Management”
This isn't a book on management and leadership. But as we see a rise in demand for authenticity in leaders and managers, this is a wonderful book to start with. Authenticity is a journey, not a destination - and this book is definitely worth being on your bookshelf and revisited occasionally.
Taking a sharp turn from the philosophical conclusion of "Management of the Absurd" , here is a short and sweet review / summary of the book’s key ideas.
Knowledge In Action 