Whether you are shopping for your boss, colleagues, family members for yourself, books always make a wonderful present. For those in fields related to business, leadership, consulting or coaching, the issue of which books is more problematic.
The following books have served this author, business executive, consultant and leadership coach well.
“Winning”
By Jack Welch with Suzy Welch
Whether you love or hate his management style, there are nuggets that anyone can take away from this book and apply daily.
“Tough Choice: A Memoir”
By Carly Fiorina
A well written book about an amazing business leader, who rose through the ranks at AT&T, helped created Lucent Technologies and led Hewlett-Parkard. As a side note, one of my more brilliant career moves was to turn down a job offer to work on her staff at Lucent.
“Patton on Leadership”
By Alan Axelrod
While you should read a biography of General George S. Patton is you want the history, this book serves as an excellent resource for leaders at all levels and in all fields.
“Blink”
By Malcolm Gladwell
An argument for the effectiveness of snap judgment from the author of “The Tipping Point”.
“The Portable MBA”
Bruner, Eaker, Freeman, Spekman and Teisberg (The
While there are many MBA summary resources for day-to-day reference, this slim volume has served my well and is easy to use.
“Making a Living without a Job:
By Barbara J. Winter
The title says it all. Highly recommended.
“Now, Discover Your Strengths”
By Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton, Ph. D.
A tool for “develop(ing) your talents and strength – and those of the people you manage”.
Buy it. Try it.
“Good to Great”
By Jim Collins
A classic. You will read it again and again. Just on of the best books on business – and more – written in years.
“Leadership Secrets of the Rogue Warrior: A Commando’s Guide to Success”
By Richard Marcinko
Everybody talks about U.S. Navy SEALS. Learn how to be a more effective leader from one of the greatest former SEALs.
“The
By Ethan M. Rasiel
“McKinsey, McKinsey, McKinsey”. Stop complaining about them and start learning from them.
“Napoleon: How to Make War”
By Ediciones La Calavera
He conquered a large chunk of the world. Learn the principles that Napoleon lived by on a day-to-day basis.
“One Christmas in
By David Bercuson and Holger Herwig
Power leadership at the highest levels with the greatest stakes. A fascinating book.
“Live Rich: Everything You Need to do to Be Your Own Boss, Whoever You Work For”
By Stephen M. Pollan and Mark Levine
As the title states, a resource about how to work for yourself – regardless of where you work.
George F. Franks, III is the founder and President of Franks Consulting Group, a
No comments:
Post a Comment