Michael McKinney

JUNE 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in June 2023 curated just for you. Merging mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy into a user-friendly model—the first non-academic book of its kind— The Choice Point grants us control of the decisions that define us. Absolutely!

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This time each year, I select from all the leadership books I read during the year my pick for the best new leadership book of the year. It was a tough choice, so for 2022, I'm picking two books: Both books are timely, highly relevant, full of great teachings and well worth reading for leaders at any stage of their careers.

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Accounts Benefits Manager Compliance 63

Peter Winick

APRIL 8, 2024

Joining him is Anton Skornyakov, the Managing Director and co-founder of Agile.Coach, who brings a wealth of knowledge from his diverse background in mathematics, physics, and teaching Scrum methodologies. Anton’s journey from training to writing his book reflects his commitment to validating ideas through real-world applications.

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Software Nonprofit Manager Government 301

Michael McKinney

MAY 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2023 curated just for you. This book helps managers understand the postmodern worldview held by generation Z and younger millennials, how it influences their behaviour at work, and how they want to be led in the workplace.

Education 71

Education Operations Manager 71

Get Lighthouse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

When you take the leap from individual contributor to managing a team, a lot changes. That's because great ICs aren't necessarily great managers. Unfortunately, many of the skills you learned in being great at your own job do not translate to being a great manager. 4 Key Mindsets of Great Managers (and how you can learn them).

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Andrew Chen

JANUARY 15, 2024

(above: Me in Sep 2023, a happy author, finding the Japanese translated version of my book at the wonderful Daikanyama Tsutaya Books in Tokyo) Dear readers, As many of you know, 2 years ago I published my first book THE COLD START PROBLEM. Nevertheless, I swear I will never write another book again. (I First book outline.

Marketing 66

Marketing Operations Metrics Media 66

Monday Task Management

JUNE 16, 2022

As a small business owner or manager, you’re already familiar with the grit and creativity it takes to stay relevant and reach new customers. Now you might be ready to explore digital growth efforts via direct sales or marketing, but managing all of it can be a task of its own. How do task management tools support digital growth?

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Mike Griffiths

JUNE 9, 2019

As software becomes more critical to business operations and product offerings we are seeing that software projects do not end. This is where product development books can help. Where did all the project managers go? Allan’s book was the first I read about switching to continuous product development. October 2018.

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Software Metrics Digital Transformation Project Management 75

Zenefits

AUGUST 17, 2022

Every time you turn around, someone is probably suggesting a company culture book you should read. So, every smart business owner and leadership team could benefit from a company culture book that tackles “the culture question.”. 7 books to inspire culture change. 7 books to inspire culture change. Work-life balance.

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Culture Change Employee Engagement Staffing Retention 59

Peter Winick

MAY 8, 2024

In this episode of the Thought Leadership Leverage podcast, host Peter Winick sits down with Robert Hargrove, founder and CEO of Masterful Coaching, co-founder of the Harvard Leadership Project, and author often influential books, including “Masterful Coaching.”

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Get Lighthouse

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Fortunately, being a manager gives you plenty of ways to love your job: Encouraging and supporting others Seeing your people work together as a team and thrive Watching and helping your people grow Helping solve problems others were struggling with Working daily with quality people you hired And I'm sure you can think of others.

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15Five

DECEMBER 7, 2023

But too many leaders aren’t actually serving their people — they’re managing job descriptions. They’re thinking about how best to manage salespeople, engineers, and HR specialists, instead of considering Sandra, Bryan, and Mohinder, the individuals. That’s the core of managing people versus managing roles.

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Manager Sales Sales Engineering 74

Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The 12-Week MBA offers an alternative way to learn business essentials by focusing on the skills and knowledge required to succeed as both a manager and a business leader. In addition, the book provides an excellent glossary of most used terms within business. When we're in a book club, we get that social validation.

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Benchmarking Manager Metrics Leadership Development 92

Liquid Planner Collaboration

MARCH 8, 2023

Recently, it’s felt like my work as a project manager has been all about making sure the right people are lined up to do their tasks at the right time. Only 26% of organizations always use project resource management to estimate and allocate resources. Here are seven tips to improve resource management across your complex portfolio.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

Administration 93

Administration Operations Accounts Manager 93

Monday Task Management

JUNE 16, 2022

As a small business owner or manager, you’re already familiar with the grit and creativity it takes to stay relevant and reach new customers. Now you might be ready to explore digital growth efforts via direct sales or marketing, but managing all of it can be a task of its own. How do task management tools support digital growth?

Manager 98

Manager Small Business Workflows Project Management 98

Get Lighthouse

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

"I manage one way; it either works for them or they probably won't be working for me very long.". "I On one end, a manager is being way too rigid in their approach, which causes you to have an non-diverse team that may be afraid to be creative around you if it doesn't fit "your way." Priority management. The example you set.

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BCW Institute

MAY 2, 2022

“How an Entrepreneurial Operating System Produces Greater Outcomes”. Intro: Does your organization have an operating system that links your vision down to your employees’ daily and weekly actions? I’ve managed people for 30 years, but I really respect what they’re doing, and I’d love to help them. May 2, 2022.

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Michael McKinney

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in November 2022 curated just for you. This book reveals the Tao of Alibaba—the company’s “secret sauce”—a consciously cultivated ethos and spirit that has enabled Alibaba to weather tough times and setbacks, and persist toward a common mission. Gardner and Ivan A.

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15Five

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Below, each member of our leadership team hand-picked their top leadership book and wrote a review to share some of their biggest takeaways. Through this book, I learned that each of us has a unique intersection of the things that we’re passionate about and naturally talented at. The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhuo.

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Manager Engineering Revenue Performance Management 68

Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The book, What a Unicorn Knows , offers a field-tested approach to delivering superior customer value and reaching unicorn status by removing the potential inhibitors to organizational scale and speed. Thank you to the book’s publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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15Five

APRIL 4, 2024

Some businesses lean on their HR Information System (HRIS) to fulfill all of the needs of HR leaders, including gathering insights into employee performance… but an HRIS on its own is ill-equipped to manage the demands of effective performance management. HRIS platform vs. performance management system: what’s the difference?

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Performance Management Manager Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) Performance Review 57

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 7, 2024

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. Particularly useful is the book's section that teaches readers how to be a collaborative leader. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

Administration 82

Administration Operations Accounts Manager 82

Tanveer Nasser

OCTOBER 5, 2022

No matter which industry your organization operates it, there’s a pretty high chance that you’re grappling with how to motivate and engage your employees in the daily work they do. Steve Curtin is an expert on customer service management and leadership. Steve Curtin is an expert on customer service management and leadership.

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Human Resources Operations Employee Engagement Sales 145

BCW Institute

MAY 2, 2022

Does your organization have an operating system that links your vision down to your employees’ daily and weekly actions? Well, find out how many entrepreneurial companies and ministries are discovering how an effective operative system can lead to improved outcomes and impact. Now here’s your host, BCWI CEO , Al Lopus.

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Operations Nonprofit Cash Flow Manager 52

Liquid Planner Productivity

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Are you thinking about introducing agile processes to your project management methodology? If you are trying to make the move to agile project management in your development group, telling people that work will be organized differently might not go down so well. But now it’s time to dive into the details and decide.

Project Management 108

Project Management Manager Deliverables Metrics 108

Michael McKinney

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

O NE OF the most important books you’ll read this year is Why Managers Matter: The Perils of the Bossless Company by Nicolai Foss and Peter Klein. The purpose of the book is to dispel the notion that hierarchy and managers are on their way out. And in times of great uncertainty, we need managers. “It

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Peter Winick

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Kim is the Chief Innovation Leader and National Managing Director of Deloitte Greenhouse Experience, where they work to spark new thinking, accelerate decision-making, and build long-term business development. She’s chief innovation leader and national managing director at Deloitte Greenhouse Experience.

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AIHR

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The hiring manager is a key figure in any organization’s recruitment process. In this article, we’ll explore the role of the hiring manager, the difference between hiring managers and recruiters, why it is important to cultivate a strong relationship between the recruiter and hiring manager, and how to build one.

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Manager Recruitment Onboarding Sales 69

Peter Winick

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In addition, she is the bestselling author of “Purposeful: Are You a Manager or a Movement Starter?” The book provides invaluable resources for leaders who want to step up and make a difference. Jennifer shares useful information on taking ideas to scale and leveraging a book to create a deep impact on your audience.

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Scaling Nonprofit Revenue Marketing 293

Peter Winick

MAY 13, 2024

Science, Space, and Why It’s Not So Simple to Build a Colony on Mars A conversation with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith about the reasons, research, and humor that went into writing their book. ” —a book that raises tough questions about the feasibility and ethics of colonizing new worlds.

Engineering 167

Engineering Government Scaling Operations 167

Peter Winick

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Putting scientific solutions into a book for the general audience. With a better understanding of the issues, they proceeded to write a book that would make a big impact in both chemistry and management. She’s the author of the recent book The Sustainability Scorecard How to Implement and Profit from Unexpected Solutions.

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AIHR

JULY 7, 2022

With the labor market in an unpredictable state and technology rapidly changing the way businesses run, HR requires tools to help them hire, manage and retain employees—the success of an organization depends on it. Contents What is HR project management? What is HR project management? HR project management examples.

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Project Management Manager Recruitment Benefits 117

Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Extreme Teams is a fascinating book by Robert Bruce Shaw , where he takes you inside top companies and examines not just great teams (your more “conventional” teams), but extreme teams. This requires clarity on the part of group’s senior management on the business environment in which they operate.

Operations 88

Operations Benefits Manager 88

Michael McKinney

JUNE 1, 2022

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in June 2022. This groundbreaking book shows how to identify your own Unfair Advantages and apply them to any project. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. The Power of One More : The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success by Ed Mylett.

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Organizational Change Education Operations Manager 42

Get Lighthouse

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

“ The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People ” by Stephen Covey is one of the most influential self-help and leadership books ever written. At the core of the book are seven habits that will improve your life and leadership. Let’s take a closer look at each of these powerful 7 Habits, and how you can apply them as a manager.

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Vantage Circle

JULY 4, 2022

It's possible that managers are feeling overburdened by the procedures. Conversely, they might be implementing the wrong change management approach as a whole. That is why selecting the appropriate change management model is a must to help them stay focused and dedicated. Top 13 Change Management Models For Your Business.

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