Tag: book
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Leadership: A Contested Term
Leadership is a contested term. The Merriam Webster defines it as: Leadership is about influencing others towards achieving common goals. Understanding leadership is akin to exploring a vast and diverse landscape, where each theory and style offers unique insights into how we can inspire, guide, and evolve with our teams. The Multifaceted Nature of Leadership…
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The Art of Thinking: 25 Insights into Human Misjudgment from Charlie Munger
In “Poor Charlie’s Almanack,” Charlie Munger analyzes the psychological factors that lead to poor decision-making. Known as the 25 standard causes of human misjudgment, these principles provide invaluable insights into why people think and act the way they do. As a leadership coach, understanding these causes can be transformative in guiding teams and individuals toward…
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Impact Mapping
Making a Big Impact with Software Products and Projects by Gojko Adzic Software is everywhere today, but countless software products and projects die a slow death without ever making any impact. The result is a tremendous amount of time and money wasted due to wrong assumptions, lack of focus, poor communication of objectives, lack of…
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Work Together Anywhere
A Handbook on Working Remotely—Successfully—for Individuals, Teams, and Managers by Lisette Sutherland and Kirsten Janene-Nelson “An excellent guide on how teams can effectively work together, regardless of location.” —Stephane Kasriel, CEO of Upwork “Having thoroughly researched digital work life and virtual teamwork—and then practicing and perfecting what she’s learned—Lisette can teach you everything you need…
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A Journey of Transformation Begins with a Single Step (or Experiment!)
🚀 A Journey of Transformation Begins with a Single Step (or Experiment!) 🚀 Over the past few weeks, I’ve shared three powerful experiments from our book “I am a Software Engineer and I am in Charge”: These experiments are designed to empower, inspire, and transform how you approach challenges and opportunities in your professional journey.…
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Grab The First Chapter
Grab the First Chapter & Stick Around for the Fun! 🎉 Hey there! Fancy a sneak peek into our book? Subscribe to the Emerging Leadership newsletter and get the first chapter on us. And while we know the ‘subscribe-then-ditch’ dance is tempting, we promise our newsletter is more treat than trick. No spam, just value-packed…
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From Zero To 1,000
The Organisational Playbook For Startups by Anne Caron. The way we design and manage organisations is increasingly out of date. The recent pandemic crisis stressed out the need for empathic and flexible organisations even more acutely. A new shift in consciousness is happening and founders need more than ever to build purpose-driven and authentic organisations.…
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A Meeting Across Continents
The Story Behind “I am a Software Engineer and I am in Charge” In the heart of Paris, a city known for its rich history and culture, we, Alexis Monville and Michael Doyle, finally met in person after months of remote collaboration. The occasion? The launch of our book, “I am a Software Engineer and…
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The experiments
Welcome to the Experiments section, where we delve into actionable practices designed to elevate your professional and personal life. These practices are handpicked from our book, ‘I am a Software Engineer and I am in Charge,’ co-authored by Alexis Monville and Michael Doyle. Each experiment focuses on a specific area—be it goal-setting, self-awareness, team dynamics,…
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Radical Product Thinking
The New Mindset for Innovating Smarter by Radhika Dutt. Iteration rules product development, but it isn’t enough to produce dramatic results. This book, by Radhika Dutt, champions Radical Product Thinking, a systematic methodology for building visionary, game-changing products. In the last decade, we’ve learned to harness the power of iteration to innovate faster—we’ve invested in…