Books

1. Gung-ho!

It is an invaluable management tool that outlines foolproof ways to increase productivity by fostering excellent morale in the workplace. It is a must-read for everyone who wants to stay on top in today's ultra-competitive business world.

1.The Spirit of the Squirrel (Doing Worthwhile Work) Likened to a Squirrel because they work with purpose and therefore dedication

2.The Way of the Beaver (In control of achieving the goal) Likened to a beaver as Beavers do their work their own way. They work freely and get the job done at the same time.

3.The Gift of the Goose (Cheering each other on) Likened to Geese as they cheer on fellow geese during flight. Refer my previous post named Leadership lessons from geese

Quote: 

"One of the fastest and surest ways to feel good about yourself is to understang how your work fits into the big picture" 
 
It speaks about the understanding that what we do makes the world a better place. It’s how the work helps others, not the amount of work done or targets met. The result? Self-Esteem. Self Esteem makes individuals feel good about themselves and the work they do.



 
 2. High Output Management

 

This is a user-friendly guide to the art and science of management from Andrew S. Grove, the president of America's leading manufacturer of computer chips. Groves recommendations are equally appropriate for sales managers, accountants, consultants, and teachers—anyone whose job entails getting a group of people to produce something of value.

Quote: 

“The art of management lies in the capacity to select from the many activities of seemingly comparable significance the one or two or three that provide leverage well beyond the others and concentrate on them.” 

Your team’s performance, not your own output, is what you are judged on. If you are spending significant time doing things outside of those five key areas, it might be worth rethinking your schedule.This is something  that has the power to revolutionize the way we work.

3. The Alchemist

 

Life is a journey. Each one of us should be trying to follow our own personal legend (that is, what you have always wanted to accomplish). The tale of Santiago, a shepherd boy, reveals what happens when we pursue our own legend: “the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”

Quote:

"The Soul of the World is nourished by people's happiness. And also by unhappiness, envy, and jealousy. To realize one's destiny is a person's only real obligation. All things are one.. And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it."

This is an example of  leadership lessons that entrepreneurs can learn from, especially ones about fulfilling our own personal destiny.  There is a new community of social entrepreneurs who are breaking down the barrier between business and social good, also face incredible odds of failure. It is important to follow our dreams and keep fighting to get what we want, always with a lot of effort and perseverance.