Compassionately written, but downplaying that uneducated, scared anti-intellectuals are often ruthlessly mean towards anyone who is not part of their clan.
Naomi Klein – No is not enough
Solid analysis of politics and mass communication ends in a disappointingly polarized plea for “us v. them”-thinking.
Philip Fernbach and Steven Sloman – The Knowledge Illusion
In a world that is both complex and polarized, progress (which is fueled by sharing knowledge) is in serious danger of reversal.
The concept is almost trivial (which makes for a boring 1st half of the book), but the examples (partizan politics, fake news, pseudo science, etc.) are convincing and entertaining.
Clayton M. Christensen – Competing against luck
Good thought starter and a great tool to point out failures afterwards, but usually hard to get “the job” right before launch
Adam Grant – Originals
If you want to change the world, apply creative, unconventional thinking in a strategic way.
Surprisingly practical advise on how to drive change (make it safe for others, build coalitions, pick the right moment, be courageous yet receptive).
Simon Sinek – Leaders eat last
Go for servant leadership: it’s in line with the chemistry of our brain.
NIcely crafted narrative around Endorphins, Dopamine, Serotonin and Oxytocin to support a well established concept.
Simon Sinek – Start with why
Live by Covey’s 2nd habit: ‘Begin with the end in mind’
Energizing expose of a well known leadership truism.
Liz Wiseman – Multipliers
Most corporate cultures stifle learning and cross-fertilization of ideas.
Useful archetypes of desireable (‘multiplier’) and undesireable (‘diminisher’) behaviour.
Dan and Chip heath – Switch
Just remember the metaphor of the elephant, the rider, and the path.
Salim Ismail et. al. – Exponential organizations
Prioritize long term accelerating growth over short-term gains.
Diamandis’ Abundance concept applied to companies. The book peaks early on: the howto guide is not sufficiently specific.
David Maister – The trusted advisor
Trust = (Credibility + Reliability + Intimacy) / (Self orientation)
Much needed message in this age of voxpop: you need to earn the right to share your opinion.
Stanley McChrystal – Team of teams
Background: the US couldn’t win the war in Iraq in 2003 because the compartmentalized army organization could not react adequately to changing circumstances and an agile enemy.
Erin Meyer – The culture map
All too recognizable national archetypes dissected. Valuable guide to international collaboration.