My goal this year is to read 10 books. I am trying to diversify from fiction only to memoirs and books on leadership and organizational improvement.
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
If you are a leader building or managing teams you have encountered one or more of these team dysfunctions:
– absence of trust,
– fear of conflict,
– lack of commitment,
– avoidance of accountability and
– inattention to results
This book written as a fable helps you address these dysfunctions. While overly simplistic and cheesy it is still a good quick read.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
A re-read at a time when I needed to find my inner strength and not succumb to fear.
Lately I have been gravitating towards books on leadership and female empowerment and this has long been on my list. While not revolutionary, some of the messaging resonated with me, while the rest seemed trite.
The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates
Not the most exciting writing. While her work is commendable – I found it to be a dry read.
Men Without Women by Haruki Murakami
A collection of seven short stories that capture the sadness and harsh realities of human experience. I loved “Scheherazade” – especially because of the way it weaved in the titular storytellers tale into the story. For me some of the stories ended too abruptly but the sense of melancholy was pervasive.
All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Prose that reads like poetry. This is a long but beautifully written book.
Nothing To See Here by Kevin Wilson
A quick read without any substance. Possibly a beach or travel book but nothing to write home about.