Thoughts & Recommendations
Recommended Reading
Below are a just a few of the books we’ve enjoyed recently. We’re always looking to deepen our knowledge so if you know of any other books you think we’d enjoy then please drop us a line – info@phoenix-training.co.uk
Drive written by Dan Pink
Multipliers by Liz Wiseman
This book explores how some leaders drain energy and talent from their teams, while others, called ‘multipliers,’ amplify performance. It offers practical ideas for becoming a multiplier and avoiding behaviors that weaken team performance.
Nine Lies About Work written by Marcus Buckingham
Jerks at Work written by Tessa West
The Making of a Manager written by Julie Zhuo
The Fearless Organisation written by Amy Edmondson
The wisest one in the room – Thomas Gilovich & Lee Ross
This is a fascinating book – It examines and describes why we behave the way we do and why some people seem to be wiser than others. I found it intriguing and definitely thought provoking.
The righteous mind – Jonathan Haidt
This is a brilliant book. It examines why people have such differing views and beliefs and why we find it so hard to see why anyone would hold such opposing views to our own. It helps you understand where our own moral foundation and moral judgements come from. Ultimately it helps you understand humans better and that can’t be a bad thing!
The Answer is a Question by Laura & Dominic Ashley-Timms
Cultures of Growth written by Mary C Murphy
Relevant Podcasts
Podcasts are good for learning, entertainment, personal growth, and connecting with communities, all while fitting seamlessly into busy lifestyles. Here are a few that we’ve listened to lately and would recommend.
A slight change of plans
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFU-2tDWJzg-oJ6JPjig0aasSHP7fhc_S&si=xdLGSBWIwQwfvobxWe not me
https://share.transistor.fm/s/35c2cc72You are not so smart
https://www.davidmcraney.com/podcastThe learning hack
https://youtu.be/8GKItQMT7gE?si=6KHoUCI0Yulb8BLwLatest Posts
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Phoenix – Looking back on 25 Years
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Developing leaders across the world
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How L&D can help initiate cultural change
Traditional training tends to focus on a relatively small group of people within any organisation. The best example of this is to provide specific training for the sales team. Logical, sure, but effective? - not always. The training understandably focuses on the...
