Leadership and motivation Books

This book champions the unique knowledge, skills and behaviours of Early Years (EY) practitioners, and shows how they can exercise individuality in response to the diverse needs of children and their families.It is an essential resource for the new Early...

This groundbreaking book challenges conventional management wisdom by arguing that mismanagement and disorganisation are not failures but endemic features of organisational life in turbulent times.

This is 'do or die,' and if you understand that in time and act accordingly by following a robust, comprehensive, data-driven approach to survival, your company stands a good chance of weathering the storm.

Illustrated with real-life examples from interviews with board chairs, board members, CEOs, and investors, The Next Board explains how boards can master the dual challenge of implementing the best practices of today and also futureproofing an...

What if high performance wasn't about working harder, but about working right?In The PerFormula, Dr. Joshua Nelson unveils a strategic framework that helps professionals, leaders, and ambitious individuals unlock sustainable performance without burnout...

Like a jar of rich, slow-simmered tomato paste-made with a time-tested system refined over generations - true business growth isn't just about working harder or scaling fast. The best results come from a foundation of values, wisdom, and continuous...

NOW is the time to get back to why you became an entrepreneur in the first place: for freedom, no income limits, and to do work you love with people you like.Learn from experts like Steve Sims, author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen;...

Momentary Leadership is a fresh take on leadership and followership that emphasizes leadership is not something you learn from a book - it's a skill developed through intentional practice in everyday moments. This thought-provoking guide challenges...

The central theme of the book is that cybersecurity is not just an IT issue but a critical business imperative that requires involvement and oversight at the highest levels of an organization.

The Thrive Factor: Unlock Your Effortless Success ZoneEver questioned how to be your best self? Experience challenges that leave you feeling frustrated or overwhelmed? In business do you feel there is something more you could do to make things easier,...

FROM A SLAVE TO A KINGWe are born into this world we adopt low-quality laws and expect a high-quality return.Laws have no respect for no one, you have to respect them.Laws don't care about the colour of your skin, if you take them serious they will...

Claim the Lead: The Leadership Playbook for Insurance Adjusters Navigating Pressure, Performance, and PeopleIn an industry driven by urgency, complexity, and constant change, leadership is no longer optional-it is essential. Claim the Lead is the first...

This book draws from the insight and creativity of Frank Agin, founder and president of AmSpirit Business Connections-an organization that helps entrepreneurs, sales reps, and professionals become more successful through meaningful networking and quality...

Systematic Security: A CISO's Playbook by Timur Qader offers a groundbreaking guide to building a resilient and scalable security practice from the ground up. Blending real-world experience with practical insights, this book lays out a phased approach to...

Culture Before Strategy - How the Invisible Shapes the InevitableBy Dr Leticia LilleströmWhat if the real engine of success isn't strategy, but the culture that shapes it?In this thought-provoking exploration of organisational life, Dr Leticia Lilleström...

Becky Margiotta is the cofounder of the Billions Institute and host of the podcast Unleashing Social Change. She has trained thousands of people the world over on how to design and lead large-scale social change. Margiotta directed the 100,000 Homes...

The Business of Thinking in Nature"Take me out, use me, get me grubby, fill me with leaves, flowers and scribbles."To call this a book is far too formal; it's more of a field guide. One that allows you to reflect, refine and reinvigorate your practice,...

Billionaires Club: Pure Love in Action is more than a book-it's a movement. A visionary exploration of wealth, consciousness, and the limitless potential of human evolution, this groundbreaking work unveils a new paradigm where prosperity and pure love...

According to leadership expert, Karen Morley, leaders who coach can double their engagement score. Even more importantly in today’s technology-driven, fast-paced world, they can lighten their load and reduce the pressure on themselves.Coaching...

In this Open Access Publication, we present four chapters that provide a holistic view of the critical steps in a family firm’s decarbonization journey. Achieving the EU's climate targets relies heavily on German family firms, given their pivotal...

 Remote but Not Alone: Navigating the Challenges of Working from Home is an honest, down-to-earth guide for anyone who's found themselves overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply exhausted by the realities of remote work. Whether you're juggling...

Are you a leader feeling overwhelmed by AI's rapid advancement? In a world where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, you need to navigate ethical challenges, reimagine work, and evolve your leadership style. But where do you start, and how...

How to develop young people's leadership potential and ambitions though a three-stage coaching model that is simple, effective and measurable.

In this book, management experts Brian Sutton and Robina Chatham describe six management techniques to help you develop your leadership capabilities and deliver benefit to your customers, team and organisation. With real life examples, tips and mini...

This concise overview of the theories and practice of leadership in the African context is the first of its kind. Essentials of Leadership in Africa introduces leadership as an art and science to inspire confidence and support among the people who need...

This book provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by businesses striving for survival during the COVID-19 pandemic. It presents the grave issues encountered during the pandemic, highlighting the threats and the strategies adopted to seize...

Your business isn't broken. It's just not built to scale.If you're still the most capable person in your company, you're the bottleneck. The Apple Effect gives you the playbook to fix that.Built for founders, CEOs, and operators scaling service-based or...

Navigate Your Path to Success speaks to those passionate about personal growth. It was created by Allegheny County Judge Ron Arnoni (a former mayor, councilman, and GM of a multi-million-dollar environmental company) and national speaker Mr. Brad...

What really happens in those split-second decisions that can change the course of a college football game? As an SEC football official and successful business leader, Chris Garner gives readers an unprecedented look inside the high-pressure world of...

In einer dynamischen und unsicheren Unternehmenswelt, in der Planbarkeit oft an ihre Grenzen stößt, wird die Fähigkeit zur Improvisation zu einer unverzichtbaren Managementkompetenz. Dieses Buch zeigt, wie sich Improvisation auf allen Ebenen - von der...

Forget everything you think you know about failure. The most successful people don't avoid failure - they transform it into their greatest competitive edge.Are you tired of feeling like one misstep could expose you-or set you back for good?If you're a...

Show Up and Lead is your guide to leading with self-awareness, values, and purpose!Do you ever wonder how others really see you at work? Are you showing up as the kind of leader you think you are-or the one your team actually experiences?In this book, Dr...

This transformative book has helped people all over the world to not only envision and create success but also build a truly visionary business: one that supports its employees, the community, and the environment.We meet Marc Allen's mentor Bernie, an...

Safety Theater shows how our desire for perfection drives compliance clutter, inauthentic relationships with work-as-done, and new kinds of accidents. This hopeful, forward-looking book is the final instalment of a three-part series on the effects of...

The Secret of Success; or, How to get on in the World, by W. H. Davenport Adams, offers timeless advice on achieving success and making the best use of life. Originally published in 1880, this book explores the nuances between true and false success,...

Wealthbound to the Wyrm Below is an underground manifesto for those who are done chasing surface-level success. Beneath every market, system, and ego slithers a force older than currency, more intelligent than any algorithm-the Wyrm. This book isn't...

Imagine having a network of trusted friends and colleagues who:Rave about your work to others. Refer tons of clients to your business. Support you during difficult times. Open doors that would otherwise be closed to you. Genuinely...

Live Well. Serve Strong.In high-stakes domains like frontline professions, we have to be intensely driven about what we do. Yet, sometimes, the demands and our passion burn so brightly that it leaves us feeling drained, agitated, and distracted. This...