Posts tagged Leadership
Love What You Do and Do What Sustains You
Love What You Do and Do What Sustains You

Mentee Reading | The path to satisfaction is not linear. Hopefully, along the way you’ll discover the crucial intersection between what you love to do and how you contribute it to others. Fulfilment doesn’t come from one-off peaks, but from many consistent good days. So how do we sustain performance, foster deeper connections, know ourselves, find more in life and do what we love?

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Conversations That Matter, Continuous Learning, Future Focus, Leadership, Problem Solving, Reading Circle, Questions, Stimulating Ideas, The Long View, Think Differently!, C-Suite, Coach-Mentor, Mastery, Disruption, Risk, Transformation, New Business Leader, High-Performance, Hidden Potential, Executive PromotionsDianne JacobsIdeas, Leadership, Imagination, Outside-In Thinking, Problem Solving, Outside-In Questions, Excellence, facing the future, Business Leadership, Lost Leaders, Future Choices, Future Self, Strengths, Breakthrough, Thrive, Love + Work, Do What Sustains You, Working Identity, Sustain Excellence, Love What You DoComment
Lost Leaders
Lost Leaders

Mentee Reading | When life and work don’t go as planned, sometimes under challenging and confronting circumstances, there can be a painful sense of being unable to find the way. Rather than staying lost or being stuck in ‘not knowing’ or making mental mistakes about the future, look for that breakthrough.

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Conversations That Matter, Continuous Learning, Future Focus, Leadership, Problem Solving, Reading Circle, Questions, Stimulating Ideas, The Long View, Think Differently!, C-Suite, Coach-Mentor, Curiosity, Mastery, Disruption, Risk, Transformation, New Business Leader, Flux and Failure, High-Performance, Hidden PotentialDianne JacobsDiverse Thinking, Future, Ideas, Leadership, Imagination, Connection, Invention and Innovation, Outside-In Thinking, Problem Solving, Outside-In Questions, Excellence, facing the future, Business Leadership, Lost Leaders, Future Choices, Future Self, Strengths, Breakthrough, ThriveComment
New Kind of Business Leadership
New Kind of Business Leadership

Mentee Reading | As the business environment is transforming a new kind of business leadership is emerging. Contemporary organisations are seeking solutionists, activists, relationists, imperfectionists all with the curiosity and a mindset necessary for a fragmented, uncertain and non-linear future.

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Conversations That Matter, Continuous Learning, Future Focus, Leadership, Problem Solving, Reading Circle, Questions, Stimulating Ideas, The Long View, Think Differently!, Boardroom, C-Suite, Coach-Mentor, Curiosity, Mastery, Disruption, Risk, Strategy, Sustainability, Transformation, New Business LeaderDianne JacobsCuriosity, Diverse Thinking, Future, Ideas, Leadership, Imagination, Connection, Invention and Innovation, Outside-In Thinking, Problem Solving, Outside-In Questions, Excellence, design-thinking paradigm, ideas-informed society, facing the future, Business LeadershipComment
Storytellers and Powerful Stories
Storytellers and Powerful Stories

Mentee Reading | Powerful stories. Storytellers. Right story. What can storytelling do for you? Which stories do you need to tell, and how do you tell them? Do you worry about holding people's attention? Are you unsure where to start when faced with writing a report? Are you preparing for a discussion and wondering how to get all your points across? What are the four stories that form your narrative and how will you utilise them?

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Conversations That Matter, Continuous Learning, Future Focus, Leadership, Problem Solving, Reading Circle, Questions, Stimulating Ideas, The Long View, Think Differently!, Boardroom, C-Suite, Coach-Mentor, Curiosity, Mastery, Powerful Stories, New Business LeaderDianne JacobsCuriosity, Diverse Thinking, Future, Ideas, Leadership, Imagination, Connection, Invention and Innovation, Outside-In Thinking, Problem Solving, Outside-In Questions, Excellence, design-thinking paradigm, ideas-informed society, facing the future, Storytelling, Powerful StoriesComment
Strategy and Future Choices
Strategy and Future Choices

Mentee Reading | What is strategy and why is it so difficult? This reading series will help answer these questions. Strategies are fundamentally about choice, difference and advantage. It is as much about deciding what not to do and being alert to signals or noise, as it is about what will be done. It incorporates a systems perspective, it is intent-focused, level shifting, opportunistic and timely.

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Conversations That Matter, Continuous Learning, Disruption, Future Focus, Leadership, Problem Solving, Reading Circle, Questions, Stimulating Ideas, The Long View, Think Differently!, Transformation, Boardroom, C-Suite, Coach-Mentor, Strategy, Significance, New Business LeaderDianne JacobsCuriosity, Diverse Thinking, Future, Ideas, Leadership, Imagination, Connection, Invention and Innovation, Outside-In Thinking, Problem Solving, Outside-In Questions, Strategy, Transformation, Excellence, design-thinking paradigm, ideas-informed society, facing the future, Future Choices, Strategy and Systems, Emergent Strategy, Play To Win, Connected StrategyComment
Adventures In Thinking
Adventures In Thinking

Mentee Reading | Adventures In Thinking looks at collective thinking and the creative mindset, design paradigm and ideas-informed society needed to face the future including the coming wave of powerful technologies.

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Artificial Intelligence, Conversations That Matter, Continuous Learning, Curiosity, Disruption, Future Focus, Human AI Interaction, Leadership, Problem Solving, Reading Circle, Questions, Responsible AI, Stimulating Ideas, The Long View, Think Differently!, TransformationDianne JacobsArtificial Intelligence, Curiosity, Diverse Thinking, Future, Human - Digital Interaction, Ideas, Leadership, Imagination, Connection, Invention and Innovation, Outside-In Thinking, Problem Solving, Outside-In Questions, Strategy, Transformation, Excellence, design-thinking paradigm, ideas-informed society, facing the futureComment
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
A High-Performing Board
A High-Performing Board

Mentee Reading | A high-performing board is a function of good governance with the capability to lead through the future changes and current challenges of the external environment, guided by a skilled Chair and CEO, with competent people who know what they are doing and a clear organisational purpose. These are the underlying messages of the six books chosen. 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 IdeasDianne JacobsDiverse Thinking, Boardroom Dynamics, CEO, Excellence, Future, Ideas, Strategy, Outside-In Thinking, Outside-In Questions, Conversations That Matter, Leadership, Decision Leadership, Problem Solving, High-Performing Boards, Board Chair, Board EffectivenessComment
Questions and Inquiry
Questions and Inquiry

Mentee Reading | Great questions make for better solutions and good conversation. Staying open to possibilities, intellectual curiosity and a ‘coach-not-tell’ style are key aspects of leading at the next level. Ask more, hold back on advice giving, use better questions and change the way you lead is what links these book choices. Happy reading and stay curious!

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Boardroom, C-Suite, Coach-Mentor, Continuous Learning, Conversations That Matter, Curiosity, Executive Promotions, Future Focus, Leadership, Reading Circle, Stimulating Ideas, The Long View, Think Differently!, Questions, Problem SolvingDianne JacobsDiverse Thinking, Boardroom Dynamics, CEO, Creativity at Work, Curiosity, Excellence, Future, Ideas, Strategy, Outside-In Thinking, Outside-In Questions, Questions, Humble Inquiry, Conversations That Matter, Leadership, Decision Leadership, Problem SolvingComment
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