Publications > Themes : Leadership

Leadership

What are the qualities and skills required to lead individuals or organizations towards their goals? More generally, how to train and engage teams?

Firms of Endearment

Firms of Endearment

Rajendra S. Sisodia, Jagdish N. Sheth, David B. Wolfe

This book gives companies rather unexpected advice in the management field, i.e., to care less about their shareholders… in order to treat them better!

see an introduction to the book

The Opposable Mind

The Opposable Mind

Roger L. Martin

A book that lays the foundation for the concept of integrative thinking.

see an introduction to the book

Micromessaging

Micromessaging

Stephen Young

Being aware of the impact of poorly managed instinctive behaviors on everyday interactions.

see an introduction to the book

Covert Persuasion

Covert Persuasion

Kevin Hogan, James Speakman

A range of techniques to win the trust of others.

see an introduction to the book

The Manager as Mentor

The Manager as Mentor

Michael J. Marquardt, Peter Loan

The authors invite managers to act as mentors in their organizations in order to inspire and encourage employees to learn.

see an introduction to the book

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

Robert Cialdini

This book presents six mechanisms that underpin most manipulation, i.e. reciprocation, commitment and consistency, social proof, liking, authority, and scarcity.

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Influence Without Authority

Influence Without Authority

Allan R. Cohen, David L. Bradford

A clear and effective approach of how to influence people in the absence of formal authority.

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The 5 Paths to Persuasion

The 5 Paths to Persuasion

Robert B. Miller, Gary A. Williams

How to adapt a suitable persuasion strategy according to the decision-making style of others.

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Power Mentoring

Power Mentoring

Ellen A. Ensher, Susan Elaine Murphy

This book sings the praises of a form of mentoring that is designed not only to train potential successors in the mentor's image, but also to accelerate the development of a larger population in the company.

see an introduction to the book

The World Café

The World Café

Juanita Brown, David Isaacs

This book presents the World Café methodology, structured into seven key principles, each of which is covered in a separate chapter: set the context, create hospitable space, explore questions that matter, etc.

see an introduction to the book

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