Friday Books and Talks 05/16/2014

Friday Books and Talks 05/16/2014

Multipliers
by Liz Wiseman, Greg McKeown

Are you a genius or a genius maker? A diminisher or a multiplier? In this executive book summary, you will learn the difference between these two leadership styles, how to become a multiplier of talent and people and how multiplying can have a resoundingly positive and profitable effect on your organization.

A thought-provoking, accessible, and essential exploration of why some leaders (“Diminishers”) drain capability and intelligence from their teams, while others (“Multipliers”) amplify it to produce better results. Including a foreword by Stephen R. Covey, as well the five key disciplines that turn smart leaders into genius makers, Multipliers is a must-read for everyone from first-time managers to world leaders.

 

What it takes to be a great leader
By Roselinde Torres

There are many leadership programs available today, from 1-day workshops to corporate training programs. But chances are, these won’t really help. In this clear, candid talk, Roselinde Torres describes 25 years observing truly great leaders at work, and shares the three simple but crucial questions would-be company chiefs need to ask to thrive in the future.

 

The key to success? Grit.
By Angela Lee Duckworth

Duckworth, the recipient of a 2013 MacArthur Foundation “genius” grant, may be most known for her work in studying the role of grit, rather than intelligence, in predicting success in students. But this talk is also a worthy reminder for leaders of the attributes they should look for in people — perseverance, self-control and sustained interest in long-term goals — as well as that they should work on in themselves.

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