must reads for Leaders
The Power of Habit
In his bestseller, Charles Duhigg examines the routines that drive our daily decisions. The author concentrates on studies that reveal the realities of habit formation and how we might “hack” them. Habits possess tremendous power. But how do they come about? Do we ever really have our habits under control? Charles Duhigg describes why some people manage to quit smoking overnight (and others don’t), why the secret of athletic peak performance lies in trained automatisms, and how Alcoholics Anonymous games the “Power of Habit”. He also explains how good habits hold a society together – and how we can break with bad ones.
The One Thing
How do you manage to apply structure into daily chaos and concentrate on the essentials? In The One Thing, New York Times best-selling authors Gary Keller and Jay Papasan reveal how to reduce stress and get things done – with a clear focus on the essentials.
While both authors support the idea of forming habits, they also speak out against the myth of a balanced life. “The reason we shouldn’t pursue balance is that magic never happens in the middle; magic happens at the extremes.”
This guide contains valuable tips and lists that will help you become more productive, achieve better results, and smash your goals.
21 Lessons for the 21st Century
Yuval Harari, in his usual writing style, provides us with a considerable amount of information on current issues such as artificial intelligence, big data, global issues, fake news, and other modern challenges we face as humanity. With his book, the well-known historian sets an urgent global conversation in motion.
This fascinating book compiles a series of essays, some of which have also been published in newspapers such as the NZZ or the NY Times, and confronts the fears of the present day. In 21 chapters, Harari deals with topics such as new work, nationalism, religion, education, and immigration. Here and there he gives advice, including tips for dealing with fake news and the fight against terrorism.
Grit – The Power of Passion and Perseverance
In her book, Angela Duckworth examines the quality of “Grit” as the true measure of success over talent. “Grit” is a mixture of perseverance and passion. It is not IQ, starting conditions, or talent that determine a person’s success. After explaining the meaning of “grit”, Duckworth shows how we can foster it in our lives and thus become more passionate and resilient people. With numerous examples that anyone can apply to their own situation, Angela Duckworth explains the concept of motivated perseverance. This book is a great read for leaders and all those who want to achieve more in their lives.
The Power of Self-Dependence: Allowing Yourself to Live Life on Your Own Terms
“No one can do for you what you can do for yourself,” writes Jorge Bucay. The autonomy of the individual, their encounter with love, their confrontation with pain and loss, and the search for happiness. These are the four decisive paths that lead to the fulfillment of our existence. Following a self-determined path is the first step for anyone who wants to develop an independent personality. How can I perceive myself? How do I manage to free myself from the wishes and projections of others? Jorge Bucay tells us how dependencies arise and how we can differentiate ourselves from others. Only through self-love can we achieve autonomy in harmony with others.
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