More than 11,000 business books are published every year—an overwhelming choice for busy professionals. Therefore, in partnership with getAbstract, Training brings you March’s top three business books recommended to our readers.
“Becoming the Boss. New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders” by Lindsey Pollak (HarperBusiness, 2014, 303 Pages, ISBN: 9780062323316; $13.59)
Lindsey Pollak, an expert on Millennials, tells members of the latest working generation how to manage their careers and how to make the difficult transition from employee to supervisor. Millennials (also known as Generation Y, born between 1982 and 2000) approach work differently than many older workers. Millennials regard technology as integral to their lives. They understand promoting and “branding” themselves, especially online. Pollak’s leadership readiness advice includes developing essential skills—listening effectively, managing time, running meetings, delegating, networking, and more. Her comprehensive manual, which follows her first book, “Getting from College to Career,” is a handy resource, but it runs long and could use more perspectives from young managers. getAbstract recommends her advice to current and aspiring Millennial managers and to managers from other generations who want to understand them better.
Rating (out of 10): 6
Applicability: 8
Innovation: 5
Style: 6
“The Culture Map. Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business: How People Think, Lead, and Get Things Done” by Erin Meyer (Public Affairs, 2014, 288 Pages, ISBN: 9781610392501; $18.67)
In fewer than 40 pages, this valuable report offers a high-level overview of global workforce trends. It addresses topics more complex and nuanced than a brief paper really can digest properly, but it makes a noble effort. While the work unfortunately has numerous typos, its research pegs the major issues confronting workers, corporations, organizations, and governments worldwide. getAbstract suggests this quick read to executives, policy makers, workers, educators, and students seeking a solid, if surface-level, understanding of global workforce trends.
Rating (out of 10): 8
Applicability: 9
Innovation: 8
Style: 8
“Overworked and Overwhelmed. The Mindfulness Alternative” by Scott Eblin (Wiley, 2014, 288 Pages, ISBN: 9781118910665; $20.44)
Many professionals feel burned out due to increased responsibilities at work, a corporate downsizing or restructuring, the constant onslaught of technology, or other aspects of modern life. Leadership coach Scott Eblin shows busy executives how to develop mindfulness through awareness and intention. He created the “Life GPS” model to teach managers and professionals how to bring out their best at home, at work, and in the community. He suggests routines to improve your physical, mental, and spiritual health and your relationships through exercise, meditation, reading, connecting with others and thinking about the big picture. The benefits of being fully present include improved health, decreased stress, and stronger relationships. getAbstract recommends his advice to harried people seeking better work-life balance.
Rating (out of 10): 8
Applicability: 9
Innovation: 7
Style: 7
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