Picking out the best business books from the books available is a daunting task. But someone has to do it. Right? These management books are my current favorites for managers, supervisors, and Human Resources professionals. Management topics are often boring; these books offer new, useful ideas in readable formats. These books won't put you to sleep. I promise! These book reviews tell you why.
1) Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... And Others Don't
What does it take to make a company great? Jim Collins launched a five year study to answer this question. You need a hedgehog strategy, a passion for the work, and a corporate culture that rigorously selects and promotes disciplined people who think and act in a disciplined manner. You need the right people on the bus first. This readable book tells you how to create and sustain greatness. Audio Version.
What does it take to make a company great? Jim Collins launched a five year study to answer this question. You need a hedgehog strategy, a passion for the work, and a corporate culture that rigorously selects and promotes disciplined people who think and act in a disciplined manner. You need the right people on the bus first. This readable book tells you how to create and sustain greatness. Audio Version.
2) The Human Capital Edge: 21 People Management Practices ...
Want to know which human resources practices will positively impact your organization's bottom line? Hire people who can hit the ground running, provide a great place to work, and link rewards to performance. Recognize that senior leadership and your benefits package do matter. Find out why 360 feedback is dangerous. My book review rates this information from Bruce Pfau and Ira Kay top notch.
Want to know which human resources practices will positively impact your organization's bottom line? Hire people who can hit the ground running, provide a great place to work, and link rewards to performance. Recognize that senior leadership and your benefits package do matter. Find out why 360 feedback is dangerous. My book review rates this information from Bruce Pfau and Ira Kay top notch.
3) The Perfect Store: Inside eBay
A dynamite, page-turner by Adam Cohen tells the story of the founding and growth of eBay. Co-founder Pierre Omidyar, known as its heart and soul, believed current staff could select the right people who would thrive in the eBay culture. If the right people are onboard, they will know what to do for company success, including building community with customers. This book is worth your time.
A dynamite, page-turner by Adam Cohen tells the story of the founding and growth of eBay. Co-founder Pierre Omidyar, known as its heart and soul, believed current staff could select the right people who would thrive in the eBay culture. If the right people are onboard, they will know what to do for company success, including building community with customers. This book is worth your time.
4) Getting Things Done
Sick of tired, old time management tomes? Think again when you review this book. David Allen offers new insights into time and productivity management while covering basics. His workflow diagram is especially useful. Find out how to create the "ready state." Discover the power of focus and clarifying outcomes. Overcome feeling overwhelmed here. Buy this book for a staff discussion book club.
Sick of tired, old time management tomes? Think again when you review this book. David Allen offers new insights into time and productivity management while covering basics. His workflow diagram is especially useful. Find out how to create the "ready state." Discover the power of focus and clarifying outcomes. Overcome feeling overwhelmed here. Buy this book for a staff discussion book club.
5) Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done
If you can take one more book that says a critical success factor is hiring the right people, this is an easy read filled with stories. Why do some organizations stop when the goal is set or the decision made? The book reviews the companies that achieve their targets. Their success secret is "execution." They develop an achievement culture and utilize their Human Resources talent. You can, too.
If you can take one more book that says a critical success factor is hiring the right people, this is an easy read filled with stories. Why do some organizations stop when the goal is set or the decision made? The book reviews the companies that achieve their targets. Their success secret is "execution." They develop an achievement culture and utilize their Human Resources talent. You can, too.
6) The 21 Indispensable Qualities Of A Leader
This is a simple, yet powerful book, that summarizes the twenty-one characteristics of leaders. The secret to leadership is to find people who will follow you. Developing the character, vision, and qualities that are "followable" is the key. John Maxwell sums up who you need to become if you want to be a great leader: responsibile, secure, self-disciplined, teachable, and more.
This is a simple, yet powerful book, that summarizes the twenty-one characteristics of leaders. The secret to leadership is to find people who will follow you. Developing the character, vision, and qualities that are "followable" is the key. John Maxwell sums up who you need to become if you want to be a great leader: responsibile, secure, self-disciplined, teachable, and more.
7) Primal Leadership: Realizing the Power of Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence has been a tough sell to me. I'm really tired of consultants and professors hawking their latest theories. More so, I'm tired of watching organizations implement the latest fads to the detriment of their credibility and success. I'd recommend you read this book, however; it puts EI in action and expands my thinking on the topic.
Emotional intelligence has been a tough sell to me. I'm really tired of consultants and professors hawking their latest theories. More so, I'm tired of watching organizations implement the latest fads to the detriment of their credibility and success. I'd recommend you read this book, however; it puts EI in action and expands my thinking on the topic.
8) West Point: Character Leadership Education
This is the only book I have not read on this page, but it was recommended by readers of every other book I recommend. Perhaps we should take a look? The juxtaposition of Thomas Jefferson - my favorite since I read "Lewis and Clark" - and leadership and West Point is intriguing. The book personifies the author's research into character, leadership, education and more.
This is the only book I have not read on this page, but it was recommended by readers of every other book I recommend. Perhaps we should take a look? The juxtaposition of Thomas Jefferson - my favorite since I read "Lewis and Clark" - and leadership and West Point is intriguing. The book personifies the author's research into character, leadership, education and more.
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