First Look: Leadership Books for August 2022

August 2, 2022

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First Look: Leadership Books for August 2022

HCHECK OUT some of the best leadership books coming out in August 2022. Be sure to check out our other great names is offered this month.

9781637741740 Unleash your potential: The Ultimate Guide for Creating Your Dream Life in the Modern World by Jeff Lerner

Is there an alternative to the “system of systems” we live in: school, college (debt), job, other job, more different jobs, 401k/retirement, retirement (hopefully but maybe not)? And if there is an alternative, can it really work for everyone, no matter where they are in the system now? Is there anything else that works equally well for an 18-year-old deciding whether or not to go to college, a 45-year-old with career doubts, a 65-year-old who is completely missing out on retirement , and is anyone else feeling overwhelmed and confused in today’s world? U Unleash your potential, author and entrepreneur Jeff Lerner answers these questions with a resounding YES! It shows readers how the flaws in our education, employment and pension systems have opened doors most people didn’t even know existed. And most importantly, it will show YOU how to walk through those doors – where they exist, how they work, what it takes to get through them, and what’s on the other side.

9780593418253 Wild problems: A guide to the decisions that define us Russ Roberts

Algorithms and apps analyze the data and tell you how to beat traffic, what books to buy, what music to listen to, and even who to date—often with great results. But what do you do when you encounter important life decisions – “wild problems” whom to marry, or to have children, where to move, how to build a good life – this cannot be solved either by measurement or calculation? U Wild problemsbeloved master EconTalk Russ Roberts offers puzzled rationalists a way to solve these wild problems. He suggests spending less time and energy on the path that promises the most happiness and more time figuring out who you really want to be. It draws on the experience of great artists, writers and scientists of the past who found creative ways to solve life’s most important questions. And he lays out strategies for reducing the fear and loss of control that inevitably arise when a wild challenge calls for a leap in the dark.

9781647821043 Both that and the other: Embracing creative tension to solve the toughest problems Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis

Life is full of paradoxes. How can each of us express our individuality while being a team player? How to balance work and life? How can we improve diversity while creating opportunities for all? How can we manage the core business while innovating for the future? For many of us, these competing and intertwined demands are a source of conflict. Because our brains like to make either-or choices, we choose one option over the other. We deal with uncertainty by asserting certainty. There is a better way. U Both that and the other, Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis help readers deal with multiple, intertwined tensions at once. Drawing on more than twenty years of groundbreaking research, they provide tools and lessons for turning these tensions into opportunities for innovation and personal growth.

9781523000975 I would like to know that: 6 Career Acceleration Secrets for Women Leaders Brenda Vencil and Kathryn Heath

Professional women face blind spots—obstacles that can minimize career potential, impact, or advancement. Some women end up drifting instead of leading their careers, going it alone instead of building a group, and leaving their “reputation” (that special thing we’re known for) to chance. Authors and executive coaches Brenda Vencil and Kathryn Heath have spent decades training more than 800 women and working with women executives, middle managers, and professionals in a variety of industries and age groups. In this book, they describe six challenges women commonly face in their careers and identify ways to accelerate them to a more rewarding career.

9781119886105 True North: Authentic Leadership in Today’s Workplace – Emerging Leader Edition by Bill George and Zach Clayton

U True North: Emerging Leader Edition, renowned leadership expert Bill George and Millennial tech entrepreneur Zach Clayton challenge emerging leaders—from Gen X to Millennials and Z—to authentically lead their organizations through endless crises to make this world a better place for everyone. The authors offer practical strategies and techniques to become a true leader, and show how you can navigate your own path to success. They draw on extensive information from a diverse collection of inspirational real-life leaders and combine it with invaluable advice on everything from personal values to crisis leadership and self-awareness. The Emerging Leader Edition filled with dramatic stories of how successful leaders like Microsoft’s Satya Nadella and Merck’s Ken Fraser, PepsiCo’s Indra Nooyi and General Motors’ Mary Barra, as well as emerging leaders like OneTrust’s Kabir Bardai and Rent the Runway, have overcome great difficulties to create highly successful organizations.

9781400233113 The art of fairy tales: Engage your audience, elevate your organization, and share your message through storytelling Stephen James and Tom Morrissey

Unleash the power of storytelling to transform your talks, speeches, and presentations—whether your audience is an executive boardroom, a student classroom, or an audience full of eager listeners. Everyone, regardless of background or education, can improve their storytelling skills. But what is history? How can you tell it in a way that entertains and informs your audience? Embark on a journey to the keys to great storytelling with two of the country’s top storytelling and speechwriting experts. U The art of fairy talesexpert storytellers Stephen James and Tom Morrissey team up and use their life experiences to show you how to prepare great presentations, tell stories in your own unique way, adapt your material to different audiences, and gain confidence in your speaking abilities.