In this great classic Kline gets behind the truism that time is the scarcest commodity for senior leaders - time to think most scarce of all. It is, of course, a very thoughtful read - but also a very practical one.
Most leaders know Collins’ masterpiece, ‘Good to Great’. Far fewer have come across his accompanying monograph which critiques what makes leadership in the non-profit world great - and why it differs from other sectors.
Another classic, Gallway borrows from sports coaching to show us how far our mental processes can inhibit or liberate peak performance. A brilliant short read.
Less known because newer, this is a really well-structured guide to leadership relevant far beyond the world of marketing. Look no further than the contents page and you will see that it’s all about mobilising your team, colleagues, boss - and yourself.
Meyer brilliantly navigates her reader through the elephant traps of working with people from other cultures.
Subtitled ‘Unconventional Strategies for Reinventing Your Career’, Ibarra offers the best guide I know to how to go about looking for a career - or even a job - change.