Karthik RamamurthyAuthor, Say YES to Project Success| Founder KeyResultzChennai, Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu, India
What are the best Leadership books you've read, and been able to apply successfully for Project Management success?
Background: PMI's "Pulse of the Profession In-Depth Report" on the topic "Navigating Complexity" featured results of a very important study on the most critical skills to manage complex projects to success.
Not surprisingly, "Leadership" was the #1 skill with 81% responses.
The next closest were each at just 9%: "Technical Project Management Skills" and "Strategic and Business Management Skills." Saving Changes...
Karthik RamamurthyAuthor, Say YES to Project Success| Founder KeyResultzChennai, Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu, India
Dec 21, 2018 8:58 AM
Replying to Dr. Deepa Bhide
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"What Got You Here Won't Get You There" by Marshall Goldsmith
@Deepa Bhide: Thanks a ton for sharing your book recommendation with our PM community. I too have read this Marshall Goldsmith book and benefited tremendously from reading it! Saving Changes...
Karthik RamamurthyAuthor, Say YES to Project Success| Founder KeyResultzChennai, Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu, India
@Michelle Venezia: Thank you very much for sharing "The Startup Way" by Al Ries.
While I've read Ries' books on Marketing, this is one I've missed.
It's now been added to my wish-list of books to read in 2019! Saving Changes...
Karthik RamamurthyAuthor, Say YES to Project Success| Founder KeyResultzChennai, Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu, India
Dec 06, 2018 11:31 PM
Replying to Deepesh Rammoorthy
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Currently reading "Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success". extremely interesting take on people who give and get back manifold in return vs takers and matchers. Interesting perspective on Human psychology . Is most relevant to Leadership as well.
Quoting from Amazon the following words
In Give and Take, Adam Grant, an award-winning researcher and Wharton’s highest-rated professor, examines the surprising forces that shape why some people rise to the top of the success ladder while others sink to the bottom. Praised by social scientists, business theorists, and corporate leaders, Give and Take opens up an approach to work, interactions, and productivity that is nothing short of revolutionary.
@Deepesh Rammoorthy: Thanks a million for sharing this book for the benefit of our PM community here. I had bought this book on Amazon around a year back, but had not gotten around to reading it yet.
Your description of the book has kindled my interest in reading it this in the next few months! Saving Changes...
Karthik RamamurthyAuthor, Say YES to Project Success| Founder KeyResultzChennai, Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu, India
Dec 05, 2018 11:15 PM
Replying to Alankar Karpe
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First break all the Rules
@Alankar Karpe: Thanks a ton for recommending this book.
While I've heard a lot of good things about this book, I haven't gotten around to buying or reading it.
It is now on my list of books to read in 2019! Saving Changes...
Karthik RamamurthyAuthor, Say YES to Project Success| Founder KeyResultzChennai, Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu, India
Dec 03, 2018 11:44 AM
Replying to Bill Morgan
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Vital Smarts series
- Crucial Conversations
- Influencer
Survival of the Savvy by Rick Brandon and Marty Seldom
@Bill Morgan: Thank you very much for sharing these Leadership books for the benefit of our PM community here.
I look forward to reading these soon. Saving Changes...
Karthik RamamurthyAuthor, Say YES to Project Success| Founder KeyResultzChennai, Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu, India
Dec 03, 2018 11:23 AM
Replying to Anish Abraham
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There are so many, "Leadership on the Line"
@Anish Abraham: Thanks a ton for sharing this title for the benefit of our community here.
Are you referring to the book whose authors are Ronald Heifetz and Marty Linsky? Saving Changes...
Karthik RamamurthyAuthor, Say YES to Project Success| Founder KeyResultzChennai, Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu, India
Dec 03, 2018 10:47 AM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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The Monk who sold his Ferrari - It shows you how effective communication can be in a story.
@Rami Kaibni: Thanks a million for sharing details of this book by Robin Sharma for the benefit of our community here.
That book is indeed a classic. It prompted me to buy and read all of Robin Sharma's motivational books. Of these, I particularly liked "The Leader Who Had No Title," and "Who Will Cry When You Die?" Saving Changes...
Karthik RamamurthyAuthor, Say YES to Project Success| Founder KeyResultzChennai, Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu, India
Dec 03, 2018 3:36 AM
Replying to Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
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So many, um Drucker's books.
@Sante Vergini: Thank you very much for adding Peter Drucker's books to this already impressive list.
Please do keep contributing for the benefit of our PM community here! Saving Changes...
Karthik RamamurthyAuthor, Say YES to Project Success| Founder KeyResultzChennai, Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu, India
Dec 03, 2018 3:04 AM
Replying to RAJESH K L
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Lots of books on leadership are available.
@Rajesh KL: Thanks for your contribution.
It will be great if you can share a few Leadership books that have inspired you! Saving Changes...
Karthik RamamurthyAuthor, Say YES to Project Success| Founder KeyResultzChennai, Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu, India
@Henry Hattenrath: Thanks a million for adding this book to the already impressive set of Leadership books for PMs!
Please do keep contributing for the benefit of our community here. Saving Changes...
