A leadership responsibility is to keep learning. How? Reading.
Book recommendations! We’ve got three leadership books to decode conflict, one to make you more calm and wise, one that inspires, plus a fun one and Netflix suggestions too.
Why you should listen: we can all get better at the critical leadership skill of managing conflict
Some conflict arises due to embedded social constructs based on invisible cultural norms; this book reveals eight scales to help make sense of these differences
Some arguments seem impossible to fix: this book by Buster Benson gives us a leadership framework to work with so we can turn disagreements into productive growth conversations.
Work from home versus being told to go back to the office? This book on polarities will definitely help.
We explore uplifting leadership journeys
Joyful Wisdom by Yongey Mingyar is a gentle introduction to Buddhism and better awareness that brings peace and joy
The All Blacks leadership journey is a delight in this beautiful book by James Kerr
Andy Weir’s latest novel, Project Hail Mary is a fun romp
Netflix shows of American Crime Story: the stories of O.J. Simpson, Gianni Versace, and Jeffrey Epstein
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About your host, Canberra leadership expert Zoë Routh:
Canberra based leadership expert Zoë Routh recommends leadership books for decoding conflict
Zoë Routh is one of Australia’s leading experts on people stuff - the stuff that gets in our way of producing results, and the stuff that lights us up. She works with the growers, makers, builders to make people stuff fun and practical.
Zoë is the author of four books: Composure - How centered leaders make the biggest impact, Moments - Leadership when it matters most, Loyalty - Stop unwanted staff turnover, boost engagement, and build lifelong advocates, and People Stuff - Beyond Personalities: An advanced handbook for leadership. People Stuff was awarded Book of the Year 2020 by the Smart WFM Australian Business Book Awards.
Zoë is also the producer of The Zoë Routh Leadership Podcast.