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Communicate To Connect
Communicate To Connect

Mentee Reading | Conversation is communal. The goal of any conversation is to connect. There is a very real human need to be included, to belong, to be heard, to share and to relate to experiences that resonate. There is strength in any conversation that enhances community and meaningful connections.

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Choices, Clarity, Coach-Mentor, C-Suite, Conversations That Matter, Executive Committees, Leadership, Powerful Stories, New Business Leader, Questions, Reading Circle, Stimulating Ideas, The Long View, Think Differently!, Communicating, ConnectingDianne JacobsSupercommunicators: The Power of Conversation and the Hidden Language of Connection, Charles Duhigg, Connect: How to Inspire, Influence and Energise Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime, Simon Lancaster, Making Numbers Count: The art and science of communicating numbers, Chip Heath and Karla Starr, You're Invited: The Art and Science of Connection, Trust, Jon Levy, Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less, Axios, Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, and Roy Schwartz, How To Know a Person:The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen, David Brooks, Connection, Communicating, C-Suite, Future, Mastery, Powerful Stories, Questions, Human, Dianne Jacobs, The Talent Advisors, The NED Advisors, BelongingComment
Conflict and Reflection
Conflict and Reflection

Mentee Reading | Conflict is inevitable and at times even desirable if those differences result in the design and delivery of coherent, effective strategies. The issue becomes how to turn tensions arising from diversity of thought, personality and experience into an advantage.

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Coach-Mentor, Conversations That Matter, Continuous Learning, Executive Committees, Leadership, Multiply Your Impact, New Business Leader, Reading Circle, The Long View, Think Differently!, Turbulence & Uncertainty, ConflictDianne JacobsPossible: How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict, William Ury, Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People), Amy Gallo, Making Things Right at Work: Increase Teamwork, Resolve Conflict, Gary Chapman, Jennifer Thomas and Paul White, Everything Is Workable: A Zen Approach to Conflict Resolution, Diane Musho Hamilton, The Two But Rule: Turn Negative Thinking Into Positive Solutions, John Wolpert, Experiments in Reflection: How to See the Present, Reconsider the Past, and Shape the Future, Leticia Britos Cavagnaro, Build TrustComment
Multiply and Shape Your Impact
Multiply and Shape Your Impact

Mentee Reading | As an executive, the legacy you craft depends on how you empower others, lead or build something that is smarter or better, nurture the right culture, work with impact on what matters, prefer influence to authority and create a multiplier mindset.

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C-Suite, Coach-Mentor, Continuous Learning, Conversations That Matter, Effort, Executive Committees, Executive Promotions, Future Focus, High-Performance, Leadership, New Business Leader, Reading Circle, Stimulating Ideas, The Long View, Think Differently!, Women's Leadership, Multiply Your ImpactDianne JacobsReal-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High, David Noble and Carol Kauffman, Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything Is Changing – Including You, Brad Stulberg, Coachability: The Leadership Superpower, Kevin Wilde, Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact, Liz Wiseman, Collective Intelligence: How to build a business that’s smarter than you, Jennifer Sundberg and Pippa Begg, Influence Without Authority, Allan Cohen and David Bradford, Shapers, Multipliers, Impact PlayersComment
Grit For Turbulent and Uncertain Times
Grit For Turbulent and Uncertain Times

Mentee Reading | Does it take grit, determination and persistence to succeed, irrespective of good or bad times? Can you turn adversity or turbulence into advantage? What does it mean to lead wisely? What goes through your head when confronted with challenging and uncertain situations? Do you know how to navigate extreme change? How do you protect your psychological well-being and those of others?

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C-Suite, Coach-Mentor, Continuous Learning, Conversations That Matter, Disruption, Flux and Failure, Future Focus, Executive Committees, Leadership, Problem Solving, Reading Circle, The Long View, Think Differently!, Grit and Resilience, Turbulence & UncertaintyDianne JacobsAngela Duckworth, Graham Winter, Martin Bean CBE, Gabriella Kellerman, Martin Seligman, Amanda Ripley, Manfred Kets de Vries, Mary C Gentile, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, Toolkit for Turbulence: The Mindset and Methods That Leaders Need to Turn Adversity to Advantage, Tomorrowmind: Thriving at Work with Resilience, Creativity, High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out, Leading Wisely: Becoming a Reflective Leader in Turbulent Times, Giving Voice to Values: How to Speak Your Mind When You Know What's Right, Dianne Jacobs, The Talent Advisors, Connection-Now and in an Uncertain FutureComment
Learn To Love The Problem
Learn To Love The Problem

Mentee Reading | Having problems is *not* the problem. Can you find the opportunity and build a better or novel solution? What do you do when you're faced with a big decision? How can you Work Creatively! to be more effective as a strategist, innovator or problem-solver? What do you do when a wild problem requires a leap in the dark? How can you seek viewpoints, be open minded, question your own judgement or conclusions, look for novelty, adopt integrative thinking and look for what you can learn?

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Coach-Mentor, Conversations That Matter, Problem Solving, Reading Circle, The Long View, Think Differently!, C-Suite, Boardroom, Continuous Learning, Curiosity, Executive Committees, Future Focus, Leadership, New Business Leader, Stimulating IdeasDianne JacobsAchieving, Breakthrough, Business Leadership, CEO, Emergent Strategy, Future Choices, Get The Right Things Done, Ideas, Risk, Loonshots, Imagination, Connected Strategy, Outside-In Thinking, Problem Solving, Questions, Strategy, Diverse Thinking, Work Creatively, Excellence, Love The Problem, How To Decide, Solving Problems, Test Business Ideas, Creativity, Uri Levine, Russ Roberts, Tony Fadell, Annie Duke, Charles Conn, Robert McLean, Decisions That Define, Dianne Jacobs, The Talent Advisors, To Solve a Tough Problem, Reframe It, Julia Binder and Michael D. WatkinsComment
Future-Proof The Organisation
Future-Proof The Organisation

Mentee Reading | Future proofing the organisation is the focus of this reading list selection, exploring how you can go beyond disruption for a thriving and enduring organisation. Purpose, people, customers and creativity are key. Happy reading and stay curious!

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Boardroom, C-Suite, Coach-Mentor, Continuous Learning, Conversations That Matter, Curiosity, Future Focus, Leadership, Reading Circle, Stimulating Ideas, The Long View, Think Differently!, Disruption, Transformation, Human AI Interaction, Strategy, Executive Committees, Flux and Failure, Problem Solving, New Business LeaderDianne JacobsDiverse Thinking, Disruption, Transformation, Boardroom Dynamics, Rebel Ideas, CEO, Curiosity, Excellence, Future, Ideas, Conviction, Work Creatively, Strategy, Transform, Outside-In Thinking, Digital, Artificial Intelligence, Human - Digital InteractionComment
Flux, Failure and Risk
Flux, Failure and Risk

Mentee Reading | We face flux, change and difficult situations all the time. We may succeed or we may fail. It helps to both fail well and to learn from our success - to understand how we make decisions and our reasoning abilities. We can also learn from ‘risk-takers’ about why they do what they do, how they prepare, and how they’ve handled things going wrong. Happy reading and stay curious!

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Boardroom, C-Suite, Coach-Mentor, Continuous Learning, Conversations That Matter, Future Focus, Leadership, Reading Circle, The Long View, Think Differently!, Problem Solving, High-Performance, Disruption, Transformation, Stimulating Ideas, Curiosity, Executive Committees, Strategy, Risk, Flux and FailureDianne JacobsThe NED and Talent AdvisorsDiverse Thinking, Boardroom Dynamics, CEO, Excellence, Future, Ideas, Strategy, Outside-In Thinking, Outside-In Questions, Conversations That Matter, Leadership, Decision Leadership, Problem Solving, Flux, Failure, Risk, Invention and Innovation Comment
Disruption and Transformation
Disruption and Transformation

Mentee Reading | What is the relationship between growth and transformation? Why are some of the world’s most successful companies adopting and implementing innovative strategies, while others struggle? How do smart companies involve each and every stakeholder? What mindset is needed for perpetual innovation and relentless experimentation? Happy reading and stay curious!

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Boardroom, C-Suite, Coach-Mentor, Continuous Learning, Conversations That Matter, Curiosity, Executive Committees, Executive Promotions, Future Focus, Leadership, Reading Circle, Stimulating Ideas, The Long View, Think Differently!, Strategy, Disruption, Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Human AI InteractionDianne JacobsDiverse Thinking, Disruption, Transformation, Boardroom Dynamics, Rebel Ideas, CEO, Creativity at Work, Curiosity, Excellence, Future, Ideas, Loonshots, Conviction, Work Creatively, Strategy, Transform, Outside-In Thinking, Human - Digital InteractionComment
Clean Energy and Regeneration
Clean Energy and Regeneration

Mentee Reading | What are the greatest leverage points for reducing emissions? What are the human choices and alternatives? What do we need to do now? Can we build a better future? This series will assist you understand the clean energy supply chain, the implications of climate and carbon and the options of electrification, community involvement and the circular economy. Happy reading and stay curious!

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Reading Circle, Leadership, C-Suite, Boardroom, Executive Committees, Think Differently!, Strategy, Curiosity, Continuous Learning, Stimulating Ideas, Conversations That Matter, Future Focus, The Long View, Coach-Mentor, Executive Promotions, SustainabilityDianne JacobsCEO, Leadership, Behaviour, Loonshots, Imagination, Creativity at Work, Transformation, Outside-In Thinking, Work Creatively, Curiosity, Catalysts for Understanding, Coach-Mentor, Executive Promotions, Change Makers, Decision Leadership, Merit, Cultural Diversity, Talent Management, Sustainability, Energy, Climate, Planet, Circular Economy, Alan Finkel, Saul Giffith, Paul Hawken, Walter Stahel, Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Owen Gaffney, Jayati Ghosh, Johan Rockström, Per Espen Stoknes, Jørgen Randers.Comment
Rebels and Dissenters
Rebels and Dissenters

Mentee Reading | Change and creative problem-solving never comes easily. For ideas to evolve and societies to progress, it's vital to cultivate rebels who are committed to challenging and improving conventional wisdom. And it is not just individuals. Dissent, deviance, difference and defiance can be a normal and healthy aspect of group life. Happy reading and stay curious!

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Reading Circle, Leadership, C-Suite, Boardroom, Executive Committees, Think Differently!, Strategy, Curiosity, Continuous Learning, Stimulating Ideas, Conversations That Matter, Future Focus, The Long View, Coach-Mentor, Executive Promotions, Rebels and DisssentersDianne JacobsCEO, Leadership, Behaviour, Loonshots, Creativity at Work, Transformation, Outside-In Thinking, Work Creatively, Curiosity, Catalysts for Understanding, Coach-Mentor, Executive Promotions, Change Makers, Decision Leadership, Rebels, Dissenters, RBG, Rebel Ideas, Diverse ThinkingComment
Leading and Organisations
Leading and Organisations

Mentee Reading | Managerial leadership happens within multiple contexts and multiple moments - the organisation, the coaching and mentoring of and with people, the sustainable future and volatile environments. These six books will help you navigate what it means to be a next-level leader. Happy reading and stay curious!

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Reading Circle, Leadership, C-Suite, Boardroom, Executive Committees, Think Differently!, Strategy, Curiosity, Continuous Learning, Stimulating Ideas, Conversations That Matter, Future Focus, The Long View, Coach-Mentor, Executive Promotions, New Business LeaderDianne JacobsCEO, Leadership, Behaviour, Loonshots, Imagination, Creativity at Work, Transformation, Outside-In Thinking, Work Creatively, Curiosity, Catalysts for Understanding, Coach-Mentor, Executive Promotions, Change Makers, Decision Leadership, Merit, Cultural Diversity, Talent Management, Kirstin Ferguson, David Clutterbuck, Henry Mintzberg, Clarke Murphy, Jacqueline Brassey, Aaron De SmetMichiel Kruyt, Manfred F. R. Kets de VriesComment
Responsible Artificial Intelligence
Responsible Artificial Intelligence

Mentee Reading | How is AI shaping our ourselves, our humaness and our societies? What are the next big positive breakthroughs? How will AI change the way we govern, learn, heal, work and live? How ethical and responsible will it be? How can we make AI a partner in shaping a better world?

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Reading Circle, Leadership, C-Suite, Boardroom, Executive Committees, Think Differently!, Strategy, Curiosity, Continuous Learning, Stimulating Ideas, Conversations That Matter, Future Focus, The Long View, Coach-Mentor, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Human AI InteractionDianne JacobsLeadership, Behaviour, Loonshots, Imagination, Creativity at Work, Transformation, Outside-In Thinking, Work Creatively, Curiosity, Catalysts for Understanding, Coach-Mentor, Change Makers, Decision Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, AI, Human, Future, Tom Davenport, Nitin Mittal, Dr Sam Kirshner, Prof Richard Vidgen, Dr Catriona Wallace, Kate Crawford, Dr Catherine Ball, Kavita Ganesan, Eric Schmidt, Danial Huttenlocher, Responsible AI, Human - Digital Interaction Comments
Gaining Insights
Gaining Insights

Mentee Reading | Curious about gaining insight, idea flow and management effectiveness? Ask the right questions, see what others don’t, develop new ways of thinking, learn from indigenous thinking and find better ways to meet challenges.

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Reading Circle, Leadership, C-Suite, Boardroom, Executive Committees, Think Differently!, Strategy, Curiosity, Continuous Learning, Stimulating Ideas, Conversations That Matter, Future Focus, The Long View, Coach-Mentor, Executive PromotionsDianne JacobsCEO, Leadership, Behaviour, Loonshots, Imagination, Creativity at Work, Transformation, Outside-In Thinking, Work Creatively, Curiosity, Catalysts for Understanding, Coach-Mentor, Executive Promotions, Change Makers, Decision Leadership, Merit, Cultural Diversity, Talent Management, Gary Klein, Hal Gregersen, Roger L Martin, Tyson Yunkaporta, Russ Roberts, Jeremy Utley, Perry KlebahnComment
The Merit of Different Leaders
The Merit of Different Leaders

Mentee Reading | Exploring the traps of meritocracy, culturally diverse leadership, bamboo ceilings, bridging differences. bias, changing minds, the quietly powerful and different generations.

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Reading Circle, Leadership, C-Suite, Boardroom, Executive Committees, Think Differently!, Strategy, Curiosity, Continuous Learning, Stimulating Ideas, Conversations That Matter, Future Focus, The Long View, Coach-Mentor, Executive PromotionsDianne JacobsCEO, Leadership, Behaviour, Loonshots, Imagination, Creativity at Work, Transformation, Outside-In Thinking, Work Creatively, Curiosity, Catalysts for Understanding, Coach-Mentor, Executive Promotions, Change Makers, Decision Leadership, Merit, Cultural Diversity, Talent Management, Daniel Markovits, Karen Loon, Lisa Z Fain, Lois J Zachary, Jessica Nordell, Megumi Miki, Tim ElmoreComment
Change Makers and Decision Takers
Change Makers and Decision Takers

Mentee Reading | Exploring how to lead positive change, collaborative change and innovation, stories of purpose-driven change, creative tensions, thinking for change, empowering others to make better choices.

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Reading Circle, Leadership, C-Suite, Boardroom, Executive Committees, Think Differently!, Strategy, Curiosity, Continuous Learning, Stimulating Ideas, Conversations That Matter, Future Focus, The Long View, Coach-Mentor, Executive PromotionsDianne JacobsCEO, Leadership, Behaviour, Loonshots, Imagination, Creativity at Work, Transformation, Outside-In Thinking, Work Creatively, Curiosity, Catalysts for Understanding, Coach-Mentor, Executive Promotions, Change Makers, Decision LeadershipComment
Executive Promotions
Executive Promotions

Mentee Reading | Exploring power, dead-end work, careers in uncertain times, why there is no such thing as the ideal executive, how successful people become even more successful and strategies for shaping a working identity.

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Reading Circle, Leadership, C-Suite, Boardroom, Executive Committees, Think Differently!, Strategy, Curiosity, Continuous Learning, Stimulating Ideas, Conversations That Matter, Future Focus, The Long View, Coach-Mentor, Executive PromotionsDianne JacobsCEO, Leadership, Behaviour, Loonshots, Imagination, Creativity at Work, Transformation, Outside-In Thinking, Work Creatively, Curiosity, Catalysts for Understanding, Coach-Mentor, Executive PromotionsComment
Sustainability, Climate, Planet
Sustainability, Climate, Planet

Mentee Reading | Exploring sustainability, climate, circular economy, food production, zero-carbon, regeneration, landscapes and the environment.

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Reading Circle, Leadership, C-Suite, Boardroom, Executive Committees, Think Differently!, Strategy, Curiosity, Continuous Learning, Stimulating Ideas, Conversations That Matter, Future Focus, The Long View, SustainabilityDianne JacobsCEO, Leadership, Boardroom Dynamics, Behaviour, Loonshots, Imagination, Creativity at Work, Transformation, Outside-In Thinking, Work Creatively, Curiosity, Catalysts for Understanding, Coach-Mentor, Sustainability, zero-carbonComment
Catalyst for Understanding
Catalyst for Understanding

Mentee Reading | Exploring fixed and changing mindsets, why people think in certain ways, understanding others and the world around us.

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Reading Circle, Leadership, C-Suite, Boardroom, Executive Committees, Think Differently!, Strategy, Curiosity, Continuous Learning, Stimulating Ideas, Conversations That Matter, Future Focus, The Long View, Coach-MentorDianne JacobsCEO, Leadership, Boardroom Dynamics, Behaviour, Loonshots, Imagination, Creativity at Work, Transformation, Outside-In Thinking, Work Creatively, Curiosity, Catalysts for Understanding, Coach-MentorComment