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...
Bill MorganProject Manager| Epic Management L.P. Redlands, CAMoreno Valley, Ca, United States
Vital Smarts series
- Crucial Conversations
- Influencer
Survival of the Savvy by Rick Brandon and Marty Seldom
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Jan 27, 2019 4:34 AM
Karthik Ramamurthy
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@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.
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Alankar KarpeProject and program management, Speaker and mentor | WiproBangalore, India
First break all the Rules
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Jan 27, 2019 4:32 AM
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@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!
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Karthik RamamurthyAuthor, Say YES to Project Success| Founder KeyResultzChennai, Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu, India
That's a great set of suggestions so far!
To make it easier for everyone, I will summarize in a list shortly and post.
If or your coworkers hear of any great Leadership books, please keep the conversation going! Saving Changes...
Deepesh RammoorthyICT Project Manager ( PMP®AgilePM®Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®))| Australian Red Cross Blood ServiceTarneit, Vic, Australia
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.
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Jan 27, 2019 4:31 AM
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@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!
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Michelle VeneziaExecutive PMO Leader| BAE Systems, Inc.Hilton, Ny, United States
"The Startup Way" by Eric Ries is a great one if you are trying to lead your organization on an Agile transformation journey. Saving Changes...
Karthik RamamurthyAuthor, Say YES to Project Success| Founder KeyResultzChennai, Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu, India
Dec 02, 2018 9:01 AM
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Nice thread. Karthik, it would be greatly helpful if you kept a consolidated list in the topic section. Though I too am not surprised by the results, I am by the drop-off.
Andrew: Thanks a million for the excellent suggestion which has now been implemented. Saving Changes...
Karthik RamamurthyAuthor, Say YES to Project Success| Founder KeyResultzChennai, Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu, India
Here's a list of all the books posted so far, plus a few of my own favorites. I'm also posting as part of the topic discussion as suggested by
Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins
Decisive by Chip and Dan Heath
Dream Wth Your Eyes Open by Ronnie Screwalla
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
Excellence in Engineering by WH Roadstrum
First Break all the Rules by Marcus Buckingham
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-free Productivity by David Allen
Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success" by Adam Grant
Human Factors in Project Management by Paul C Dinsmore
Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
Leadership on the Line by Martin Linsky and Ronald Heifetz
Leading by Alex Ferguson
Start With Why by Simon Sinek
Survival of the Savvy by Rick Brandon and Marty Seldom
The Dance of Change by David Senge
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
The Monk who sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People ny Steven Covey
The Startup Way by Eric Ries
The Three Laws of Performance by Steve Jaffron and Dave Logan
The Wisdom of Crowds by James Surowiecki
Unlocking Potential by Michael K Simpson
Vital Smarts Series - Crucial Conversations
Vital Smarts Series - Influencer
Who Will Cry When You Die by Robin Sharma
Wings of Fire by Abdul Kalam
Winners by Alastair Campbell
"What Got You Here Won't Get You There" by Marshall Goldsmith
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Jan 27, 2019 3:15 AM
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@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!
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Jason KaiserIT Project Manager| Oregon Department of TransportationOr, United States
Great question! An interesting and enlightening read is "Contagious Culture". Project Managers are Leaders who inspire, mentor, and promote an environment that cultivates and sustains innovation, team work, and passion. This book helped build numerous skills that I use daily as a PM.
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Jan 27, 2019 3:13 AM
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@Jason Kaiser: Thanks a million for sharing details of "Contagious Culture."
I've added it to my wish-list for 2019!
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Karthik RamamurthyAuthor, Say YES to Project Success| Founder KeyResultzChennai, Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu, India
Dec 21, 2018 5:09 PM
Replying to Jason Kaiser
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Great question! An interesting and enlightening read is "Contagious Culture". Project Managers are Leaders who inspire, mentor, and promote an environment that cultivates and sustains innovation, team work, and passion. This book helped build numerous skills that I use daily as a PM.
@Jason Kaiser: Thanks a million for sharing details of "Contagious Culture."
I've added it to my wish-list for 2019! Saving Changes...
