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What books have made the most significant impact on your career?
Personally, I have always enjoyed reading so I want some inspiration that could also have an impact on me. Please share, I am willing to explore!
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Daniel’s Answer
Hi David!
The two books I would suggest that have made the most impact on my career are:
1. Love Works by Joel Manby
2. The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling
I have read a little more than 30 business books and the two above are the best in my opinion!
The two books I would suggest that have made the most impact on my career are:
1. Love Works by Joel Manby
2. The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling
I have read a little more than 30 business books and the two above are the best in my opinion!
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Veronica’s Answer
The Bed of Procrustes by Nassim Nicholas Taleb - It's both witty and wise. An easy read with major impact for both career and personal life.
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Robert’s Answer
The "Extreme Future" is great. I read it 20-years ago and most of it came true. I would strongly suggest taking a look at it.
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Eric’s Answer
Robert Cooper's book 'The Other 90%: How to Unlock Your Vast Untapped Potential for Leadership and Life' inspires and instructs its readers how to effectively tap into those parts of our brain (cerebral, heart and gut) that will open up new reservoirs of potential and inspiration. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to unleash such untapped potential within each of us.
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Mark’s Answer
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, written by Stephen Covey. Seems to be a popular choice here.
One valuable tip from the book that I continue to use is focusing on tasks that are important but not urgent. Occasionally, it's necessary to dedicate 20 or 30 minutes to a task due next month, because it may be more important than one due today or next week. We often procrastinate on challenging and important tasks that aren't urgent, opting for easier tasks due sooner. In short, this requires discipline.
One valuable tip from the book that I continue to use is focusing on tasks that are important but not urgent. Occasionally, it's necessary to dedicate 20 or 30 minutes to a task due next month, because it may be more important than one due today or next week. We often procrastinate on challenging and important tasks that aren't urgent, opting for easier tasks due sooner. In short, this requires discipline.
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Carlos’s Answer
Joseph Campbell: The Power of Myth
This was the very start of seeing the world in a different way. It led me to understand that when you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change as well as storytelling is a true art. In business all we do is tell the narratives we would like others to share in and help find a common ground shared beliefs to move the business forward....
This was the very start of seeing the world in a different way. It led me to understand that when you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change as well as storytelling is a true art. In business all we do is tell the narratives we would like others to share in and help find a common ground shared beliefs to move the business forward....
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Juney’s Answer
These allowed me to explore & reflect on myself in support of enabling others to be their best selves. Critical for any lifelong learner with a growth mindset in pursuit of innovation through excellent collaboration & teamwork.
Mindset, by Carol Dweck
The Culture Map, by Erin Meyers
Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman
The Fearless Organisation, by Amy C. Edmondson
Mindset, by Carol Dweck
The Culture Map, by Erin Meyers
Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman
The Fearless Organisation, by Amy C. Edmondson
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Zoila’s Answer
Throughout my career so far I've thought about my career progression and different paths to explore. These are some books that helped me navigate my career journey and make important decisions on what to pursue next.
1. Leaders Eat Last, by Simon Sinek
2. Lean In, by Sheryl Sandberg
3. Thrive, by Arianna Huffington
4. Blink, by Malcolm Gladwell
1. Leaders Eat Last, by Simon Sinek
2. Lean In, by Sheryl Sandberg
3. Thrive, by Arianna Huffington
4. Blink, by Malcolm Gladwell
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EDNA’s Answer
I love reading. Three books that have made great impact are;
1. The gift of Therapy by Irvin D. yalom.
2. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
3. On the Couch( a series) by Alma H. bond.
The Alchemist is good for everybody who seeks motivation and desire to follow passion while the other 2 are better suited for psychotherapists and other mental health practictioners.
1. The gift of Therapy by Irvin D. yalom.
2. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
3. On the Couch( a series) by Alma H. bond.
The Alchemist is good for everybody who seeks motivation and desire to follow passion while the other 2 are better suited for psychotherapists and other mental health practictioners.
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Melanie’s Answer
These books not only helped me in my career, but life in general. :)
Atomic Habits
13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
The Magic of Thinking Big
Atomic Habits
13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
The Magic of Thinking Big
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Briana’s Answer
As someone who works in Healthcare, these books were very impactful: My Left Foot, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down, Thirty Million Words, Never Let Me Go, My Own Country: A Doctor's Story, Girl Interrupted, Another Kind of Madness, and The Color of Law.
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Roberto’s Answer
Hello David,
I'll recommend just a few out of many, I also want to say that audio books are a great way to learn while doing activities where our hands and eyes would be otherwise occupied.
1- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, By Stephen R. Covey
2- Think Again, By Adam Grant
3- The Infinite Game, By Simon Sinek
4- Principles, by Ray Dalio
Good Luck !!!
I'll recommend just a few out of many, I also want to say that audio books are a great way to learn while doing activities where our hands and eyes would be otherwise occupied.
1- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, By Stephen R. Covey
2- Think Again, By Adam Grant
3- The Infinite Game, By Simon Sinek
4- Principles, by Ray Dalio
Good Luck !!!