Peter Thiel’s war on Gawker Media shows that money is a decisive factor in the US legal system.
Every visonary entrepreneur needs an integrator to assure his/her ideas materialize
By far the more readable book on org structure that I have come across.
Nowadays almost everyone is in Sales, but that does not mean what it used to mean
Daniel Pink – To sell is human
A charming plea for a compassionate approach to influencing.
Everytime you win an NBA championship is different
A surprisingly ‘zen’ view on creating a high performing team.
Take full responsibility, keep it simple, ensure the team believes in the mission, and act decisively
Extreme ownership – Leif Babin and Jocko Willink
A no-nonsense approach to leadership, accompanied by an overdose of war stories.
Jesus of Nazareth was ‘just another sect leader crucified for high treason against Rome’ (which is down-played in the gospels to make Christianity more socially acceptable)
Convincing and elegantly developed argument, building on limited historical evidence and close reading of biblical texts in historical context.
Build safety, share vulnerability, and establish purpose
Daniel Coyle – The culture code
Rich collection of cases that jointly convey an important message – even if the individual annecdotes may be somewhat over the top.
Adam Grant – Give and take
In order to be successful, ‘givers’ have to be smart about how they direct their giving.
Remarkable how social environment and incentives can shape giving/taking behavior of individuals.
Ben Horowitz – The hard thing about hard things
Comfortingly desillusional perspective on entrepreneurship, with reassuring insights like: “No one cares.”
Laura Stack – Doing the right things right
The ideas of Peter Drucker (“The Effective Executive”) explained in jargon-filled platitudes.
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.