CHAPTER ONE: WHAT IS MANAGEMENT? A MANAGER’S JOB IS TO build a team that works well together, support members in reaching their career goals, and create processes to get work done smoothly and efficiently. The One-Line Definition of a Manager’s … [Read more]
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni (8/10)
Dysfunction 1: Absence of Trust Trust lies at the heart of a functioning, cohesive team. Without it, teamwork is all but impossible. In the context of building a team, trust is the confidence among team members that their peers’ intentions are … [Read more]
The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin 6/10
PrefaceThe "Dichotomy" in leadership: the need for leaders to balance contrasting behaviors and qualities. Leaders often struggle because they lean too far in one direction:If a leader imposes too much authority, the team becomes reluctant to … [Read more]
The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed (9/10) by Jessica Lahey
Introduction: How I Learned to Let GoToday’s overprotective, failure-avoidant parenting style has unintentionally weakened an entire generation's competence, independence, and academic potential. By removing setbacks, mistakes, and challenges from … [Read more]
Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High 2nd Edition (10/10)
By Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler Chapter 1: What's a Crucial Conversation? Crucial Conversation: A discussion between two or more people where (1) stakes are high, (2) opinions vary, and (3) emotions run … [Read more]
What Every Body is Saying by Joe Navarro – 8/10
One: Mastering the Secrets of Nonverbal Communication Commandment 1: Be a competent observer of your environment. Commandment 2: Observing in context is key to understanding nonverbal behavior. Commandment 3: Learn to recognize and … [Read more]
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