Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink (Author) Drive is based on a wealth of research and psychology experiments which explain the driving factors for motivation, and how most business incentive systems are actually counter productive. Basing your organization on Autonomy, Master, and Purpose will improve team engagement and performance. For […]
Inside the Magic Kingdom : Seven Keys to Disney’s Success
Inside the Magic Kingdom : Seven Keys to Disney’s Success by Tom Connellan Based on Disney’s old management tours, the book follows a set of participants who discover several key lessons to Disney’s park success. The lessons are easy to apply and will change your outlook on business, positioning, and operational excellence. Rating: Must read
best practices, business operations, operational excellence, operationsLeadership Secrets of Attila the Hun
Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun Paperback by Wess Roberts (Author) This book is a great introduction or supplement to leadership development. The historical stories provide a nice background for the leadership tips presented. It’s a fast read, and great gift for interns. Rating: Recommended
leadership, management, professional developmentThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable 1st Edition by Patrick Lencioni (Author) Lencioni does an amazing job explaining why teams collectively fail, even though individually they are achieving their goals. The book is primarily told as a fictional story which helps make the points more tangible. This is one of the books […]
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