Books
Longer-form ideas, frameworks and reflections on judgement, leadership, growth and the changing world of work.
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't
Jim Collins
One of the defining books on how organisations move from competence to sustained excellence. Jim Collins asks a deceptively simple question: why do some companies make the leap from good to great while others do not? Built on a five-year research project comparing companies that achieved long-term outperformance against those that did not, it became highly influential in discussions of leadership, discipline, and organisational effectiveness.
Format: Hardcover, Ebook, Digital Audiobook
Pages: 320
Published: 16 October 2001
Key concepts: Level 5 Leadership, the Hedgehog Concept, and the Flywheel
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How to Win Friends and Influence People
Dale Carnegie
The enduring classic on human relations, influence, and practical interpersonal leadership. A clear guide to building trust, handling people well, and becoming more persuasive without sounding manipulative.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
The essential modern book on judgement, bias, and why intelligent people still make poor decisions. Explores the two systems that shape how we think: fast and intuitive, slow and deliberate.
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
Cal Newport
One of the strongest contemporary books on concentration, cognitive performance, and serious professional focus. Argues that deep focus is becoming rarer and more valuable in an age of distraction.
The First 90 Days, Updated and Expanded
Michael Watkins
The leading practical guide to succeeding in a new role, promotion, or leadership transition. Focuses on accelerating learning, securing early wins, and avoiding mistakes in the first three months.
Themes Explored
Ideas and frameworks that traverse all my work
Judgement
The irreplaceable human capacity for discernment, context-aware decision-making, and strategic foresight.
Leadership
Authority grounded in clarity, integrity, and the ability to navigate complexity with confidence and conviction.
Ambition
How meaningful aspirations drive growth, and the alignment needed between personal and organisational ambition.
Performance
Sustainable excellence achieved through authentic alignment between values, capabilities, and strategic focus.
Technology and Change
The intersection of human-centred leadership and technological transformation in rapidly evolving organisations.
Praise and Recognition
What leaders and thinkers say about the work
"A rare combination of intellectual rigour and practical wisdom. Essential reading for leaders navigating transformation."
"This work articulates what many of us feel but struggle to express. It is a map for those seeking clarity in an uncertain world."
"Frameworks that challenge conventional thinking while remaining grounded in real-world leadership challenges."
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