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
Scarcity by Sendhill Mullainthan and Eldar Shafir
This book will help you understand how we react to scarcity of resources, such as money and time. It is a fascinating read and one that will change the way you think about time management forever.
Nine Lies About Work written by Marcus Buckingham
Defy by Dr Sunita Sah
This is a really interesting book that helps you reset your approach to defiance. It helps you understand why compliance is often our “go to” response and how it is ok to defy on occasions, in fact important to defy on occasions. It helps the you understand the difference between defiance and disobedience and how defiance can lead to positive change.
The Making of a Manager written by Julie Zhuo
The Fearless Organisation written by Amy Edmondson
The Collective Edge - Colin M Fisher
There are a lot of books out there about teamwork etc but I found this one to be the most practical and insightful that I have ever read. It challenges the traditional ideas and focuses on four foundational elements; Composition, Goals, Tasks and Norms.
Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
This is a very practical and useful book focusing on the skills and techniques and mentality needed to lead with courage and humility. Brown provides so many examples of how the techniques and approach work, it is immediately “useable” in the live environment.
Why we do what we do by Edward Deci
The book to read if you want to develop your knowledge of intrinsic motivation. If you manage a team and struggle to understand why they aren’t motivated this is the one to read.
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
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