Book Summaries and Project Management
Month: August 2018
Audible Channels currently has this version available for free for members, look under channels in the Celebrity Voices section, running time 1 hr and 7 mins. Insights for warfare and generals with applications to many fields including leadership, management, psychology, business strategy, and politics.
Part biography and part business story with insights into leadership and management practices. From Publisher's Summary: Mulally and his team pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in business history. As the rest of Detroit collapsed, Ford went from the brink of bankruptcy to being the most profitable automaker in the world. American Icon is the compelling, behind-the-scenes account of that epic turnaround.
Ideas and general concepts for accepting and embracing change in all aspects of life. Presented in story form this is a fun and enjoyable book that can be read in a couple of sittings.
Practical advice and action steps for pursuing your dream career and starting a side hustle. At the end of the summary are action steps that I put into practice after reading.
This book sparked more curiosity in me. It gave me the motivation to write more and think about what legacy I am leaving. As the quote below mentions, 500 years later we are still learning from Leonardo's notes. I like the list of lessons to learn in the conclusion.
A short but enjoyable book, especially if you like reading about military training and SEALs. Each chapter starts with one of the ten principles and an accompanying quote, followed by an anecdote related to Navy SEAL training.
Simple, profound and actionable advice on all aspects of relationships. Useful for everyone including leaders, managers, supervisors and anyone that desires better friendships and relationships.
Written by the head of Google's People Operations. One of the best books I have read on company culture and hiring practices with a lot of practical and actionable advice included.
One of my favorite books read in 2017. Advice on tidying, discarding and organizing your home and life. The true goal is to establish the lifestyle you want most once your house has been put in order.
In depth look at nine masks men wear to hide themselves and avoid being authentic. Each chapter includes practical step-by-step advice on how to take off each mask and be authentic and vulnerable.