The first in a series of: what books should leaders read?

What books should leaders read?

It is always difficult to decide what books you should read about leadership.  There are just so many!

So before, I list my own favorites, I thought I would  begin by sharing the list of a Max Bazerman, a business psychology professor at the Harvard Business School:

http://www.businessinsider.com/7-books-every-leader-should-read-2014-3

In a subsequent post I will let you know what the 10 best books I have on my own bookshelf.

 

 

 

How to build a cohesive team

Start with the correct mind set

It all starts with your mind set.  In the Royal Marines we approach problems with the Commando Mindset

“Be the first to understand; the first to adapt and respond; and the first to overcome”

Next comes the values

The Commando Values are:

• Excellence.  Strive to do better.
• Integrity.  Tell the truth.
• Self-Discipline.  Resist the easy option.
• Humility. respect the rights, diversity & contribution of others

Finally in the Royal Marines we have the Commando Spirit

• Courage.  Get out front and do what is right.
• Determination.  Never give up.
• Unselfishness.  Oppo first; Team second; Self last.
• Cheerfulness. Make humour the heart of morale

By following this approach individually and collectively it is possible to build a cohesive team.

How to become “Top Talent”

The 5 top traits

Beth Kuhel over at the Personal Branding Blog suggest 5 traits that will help anyone become a “Top Talent”.

You need to be:

• Adaptable
• Collaborative
• Adept at solving problems
• Humble
• Lead

The full article is found here and is worth a read:

http://www.personalbrandingblog.com/get-known-as-top-talent-using-these-five-traits/