Manfred Kets de Vries, professor at INSEAD, takes a bold step beyond traditional management theories. In “The Leader on the Couch”, he uses psychoanalytic lenses to explore how childhood experiences, hidden fears, and unconscious motivations shape leadership behavior. “Leadership begins in the mind — long before it reaches the boardroom.” 🧠 A Psychoanalytic Approach to Читати далі...
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Delivering Happiness — Tony Hsieh on Building a Business with Soul
The book “Delivering Happiness” by Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, was recommended to me during my MBA program at the International Institute of Business as a case study on entrepreneurship and the power of corporate culture. It’s not a manual about management — it’s a story about meaning. About building a company that doesn’t just sell — it inspires. 📖 What It’s Читати далі...
The 5 A.M. Miracle — Early Hours or Sharpened Focus?
Jeff Sanders’ book “The 5 A.M. Miracle” caught my attention as a guide for those who want to reclaim their mornings. But let’s be honest — there’s no magic pill inside. I’ve been waking up at 6:00 a.m. for over a decade, so early mornings aren’t a problem for me. Still, I wondered: what if I used my mornings for creative work instead? 🕔 The Early Wake-Up Читати далі...
The Five Temptations of a CEO, by Patrick Lencioni
This book helped me uncover my personal growth zones — the areas where I needed to work not on others, but on myself. It’s no secret that ambitious people often climb the career ladder faster, but those same traits can become their greatest temptations. Successful leaders share certain qualities — drive, ego, assertiveness, and a readiness to compromise for results. Читати далі...
Work Rules! by Laszlo Bock
At first glance, this book feels like three in one — a guide to building culture, mastering recruitment, and boosting performance. Laszlo Bock, former Google VP of People Operations, combines deep research, case studies, and candid lessons showing what worked in theory vs. what worked in practice. Here’s a summary through his own “rules” 👇 💡 For Future Founders Start Читати далі...