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How to be a Productivity Ninja
by Graham Alcott

Importance and value of the book:

In the age of information overload, traditional time management techniques simply don’t cut it when it comes to overflowing in boxes, ever-expanding to-do lists and endless, pointless meetings.  Thankfully there is a better way.  The Way of the Productivity Ninja

Who should read this:

Every person who finds themselves challenged in their attempts to gain control over their responsibilities and allocation of their time due to ever-emerging ‘advances’ that can become all-consuming.  “Worry Less … Achieve More … Love What You do”.

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Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
by Simon Sinek

Importance and value of the book:

Sinek makes you see how often corporate leaders get caught up is the “what” & the “how” & forget about or ignore the “why”. The “Why” is the central question & without it, a company eventually becomes directionless. For the market to care about your product/service, for your employees to be fully engaged in their role in product/service delivery and for your customers to actually buy the product/service, you must be clear on WHY. What is the reason we are making this particular thing? What problem will it solve? What current hot issue will it address? What is the purpose? Why should I as a customer or employee care about this “thing”? Sinek is really saying you have to dive in to the passion for the “thing” first. Then the “how” & the “what” will flow with ease.

Who should read this:

This book is a must read for any executive or leader in an organization as well as anyone leading a team.

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Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well
by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen

Importance and value of the book:

We get feedback every day of our lives from friends, colleagues, customers, bosses, teachers, strangers, etc. We know that feedback is essential for professional development and healthy relationships, but we dread it and often dismiss it.  That’s because receiving feedback sits at the junction of two conflicting human desires, we want to learn and grow but we also want to be accepted and respected just as we are now.

Who should read this:

Thanks for the Feedback explains why getting feedback is so crucial yet so challenging and offers a simple framework and tools to help us take on life’s blizzard of offhanded comments, annual evaluations and unsolicited advice with curiosity and grace.  It is a road map to less defensiveness, more self-awareness, greater learning and richer relationships. This book should be required reading for anyone receiving a performance appraisal and anyone who is striving to improve.

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