David Dotlich & Peter Cairo Why CEOs fail
isbn 978-0787967635
The 11 behaviors that can derail your climb to the top. Today, for a leader, it's easier than ever before to go from 'admired' to be seen as an 'idiot'. 55 - 75% of all leaders is likely to derail at some point in their career. This books looks at the dark side of personality. Because if you are more aware of the weak spots in your personality, we all have them, you can start working to increase your odds for having a meaningful career. We have the Hogan Develpment Survey (a.k.a. Hogan Dark Side Assessment) available to get more scientific insight into which of the 11 behaviors you're vulnerable for.
Deepak Chopra, The Soul of leadership
isbn 978-1846042706
You cannot separate a leader from what he or she is like on the inside and what their foundation is because out of that flows their decisions and actions. In this book, Deepak Chopra brings it all together in his very pragmatic style. Concise, yet deep.
Deepak Chopra with our partner Paul Donkers in Dublin, Ireland
Olivia Fox Cabane, The Charisma Myth
isbn 978-1591844563
Charisma is not a characteristic, it's a skill and it can be mastered for anyone seeking improved executive presence. Potentially a life changing read. Written in a very straightforward style. It comes with exercises. The book probably could be more compact. But still, highly recommmended!
Malcolm Gladwell, The Tipping Point
ISBN 978-0-316-34662-7
The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend or social behavior crosses a threshold and spreads like wildfire. Gladwell disects with surgical precision what is actually happening here. And how you can use this dynamic to the advantage of the company that you are leading.
