Leadership Bookshelf

Oct 7

This month we look at three books that discuss how to succeed for three different audiences: those transitioning into a new manager/leader role, company founders, and early in career achievers.

The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter, Watkins.

This is a great read for any leader about to transition into a new role, addressing the challenges and pitfalls of job transitions and best practice strategies and tips for the first 90 days for early wins and to set yourself up for success.

Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don't, Harnish

How founders and leaders can create a company that grows and scales successfully. Full of practical tips and best practices, including chapters on People, Strategy, Execution and Cash plus the latest edition features a series of new One-Page tools, including a One-Page Strategic Plan and Rockefeller Habits Execution Checklist.

The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right, Ng

Based on over 500 interviews with successful employees, this book offers practical tips and strategies to succeed early in your career, which is even more relevant in the hybrid work of work where time in the office is limited. The book is full of easy to navigate frameworks, checklists, and talking points, and includes topics such as managing time and priorities, navigating conflict, and building effective relationships.

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MaryBeth Sigler (ICF-PCC, EMCC-Master) is a certified leadership coach, consultant and coach-educator with more than 25 years’ experience working with executives and their teams. She coaches founders, board-level, C-suite, and senior leaders to improve their effectiveness in complex, fast-changing environments. She has designed and delivered large-scale leadership development programs, and supervises and manages teams of coaches to provide comprehensive coaching services to larger organizations.

MaryBeth is an adjunct professor of leadership coaching at New York University and has educated and supervised hundreds of students.

She provides group coaching and facilitation for Chief, and leads coaching circles for the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

MaryBeth has a MBA (Finance) from University of Chicago and coaching certification from New York University. Prior to becoming a professional coach, she had a career in management consulting, corporate finance, and HR/leadership development.

https://pranacoaching.com

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