A deeply insightful and helpful read that has helped me understand my own diagnosis and mental health better. I feel equipped with more tools to handlA deeply insightful and helpful read that has helped me understand my own diagnosis and mental health better. I feel equipped with more tools to handle it as well as a new kindness towards myself and new expectations that I need to get more comfortable with over time. I appreciated the authors authenticity and honesty and although we had vastly different experiences a lot of what she experiences were hugely relatable. It felt good to not be alone in that. I will leave it there. A bit emotional and lots to unpack but I am glad I read it. ...more
I loved this Easter challenge of reading through the Bible throughout the period of lent. Often my greatest struggle is making it through the books ofI loved this Easter challenge of reading through the Bible throughout the period of lent. Often my greatest struggle is making it through the books of the law such as Leviticus and Numbers. Reading them so close in time to the New Testament teachings of Jesus allowed me a new perspective on God’s love within the law and His heart for His people. The Bible is an incredibly powerful book with foundations within that set the basis for how we can and should live our lives but, more importantly, the relationship we were created to have with God and the journey and long suffering He has undertaken in order to bring us back to Him. The NIV study Bible is a fantastic translation that is easy to read and does not block the reader with the terminology and language used while also unraveling the message of the words intended by their authors. ...more
Beginning this book I had incredibly high hopes. From the reviews to the TED Talk (to be linked at the bottom of the review) by the author, Simon SineBeginning this book I had incredibly high hopes. From the reviews to the TED Talk (to be linked at the bottom of the review) by the author, Simon Sinek, I felt confident this would be a winner of a leadership book packed with inspiration.
The book starts well with the story of Johnny Bravo: military pilot who saved his team through providing cover from above and putting himself in danger in order to do the right thing. An incredible and motivational story of bravery and a brilliant example of how leadership and decisive action can impact a team to unite and work together to overcome impossible odds.
Unfortunately this first chapter is the best part of the book and the remainder of the read felt like a chore to drag myself through. It was all written in a similar style to that of the first chapter with examples and case studies over extended into lectures that could have been better summarised in fewer words with a more profound overall effect.
My overwhelming feeling having finished this book is that one would be better off watching and enjoying Simon’s TED Talk. There is very little additional content or wisdom to be gained from this drawn out literature than in the video where he first inspired me and lead me to read this book in the first place. Sadly I need to therefore resolve to give this book a 2 star review but with the recommendation that the TED Talk by the same author is absolutely worth listening to in order to glean the same information in a much more enjoyable and engaging way.
This was a pretty short read and certainly felt more like an overview and reminder of facts about what it is to be a manager and leader as opposed to This was a pretty short read and certainly felt more like an overview and reminder of facts about what it is to be a manager and leader as opposed to much structure around how to actually go about doing that or actions to take to help get to that point. It was somewhat frustrating and condescending to read through. The obvious was laid out and then left at that without much else given to inspire or teach. The other missing element for me was the lack of examples that could have been used as a great teaching tool. Examples of how different scenarios can look or be handled or what happens when certain behaviours are put in place would have fit in really well and been super useful. Despite all this, and the reason for the 2 star review rather than 1, it was still a useful reminder, and, as another reviewer called it, a bit of a “pep talk” to start off the working week. Not a book I will rush to recommend though....more
I highly recommend this book to all aspiring leaders, whether you aspire to be in management or a leader in your own field. It has so many insights anI highly recommend this book to all aspiring leaders, whether you aspire to be in management or a leader in your own field. It has so many insights and pieces of wisdom embedded in its pages. Some are obvious, others good reminders, others yet are totally new ways to look at things. The combination together is a book with a wealth of excellent advice no matter where you are on your journey and great encouragement to be yourself. It is a refreshing take on how to be a leader, not by fulfilling a list of requirements, but by being yourself but the best version of yourself you can be. ...more
This is without a doubt the best leadership book I have read to date. So much so that I have every intention of going out and buying this book that I This is without a doubt the best leadership book I have read to date. So much so that I have every intention of going out and buying this book that I had originally borrowed from the library so I can highlight the heck out of it to refer back to all the absolute gems of wisdom Kim Scott has to offer based on her history of management in companies such as Google and Apple.
Kim provides a vulnerable, honest and utterly refreshing view of management and the lessons she has learnt along the way. Newly into management myself, hearing her experiences as a female leader in the tech space gave a lot of really helpful insights and ways to think about my interactions with other members of my team, as well as sometimes harsh reminders of what it takes to be a manager and how there always has to be a balance between praise and giving radically candid feedback in a direct and forthright manner. This doesn’t come naturally to me after so many years of being told as a woman to be quieter or to not come across as bossy etc etc. Often words used to describe women in a way their male counterparts would not be. But the advice Kim gives for counteracting this is beautifully given and a real reminder of what is needed and respected.
I love the way this book is written in two halves. There is the first section which is more general and discusses Kim’s experiences, lessons, and the definition of “Radical Candor” and how it can and should be used in your every day life. The second half of the book gets really practical with excellent advice for a whole variety of situations, from peer review to performance review to how to go about managing the opposite gender and things to consciously be aware of.
I honestly think this book should be read by not just every manager, but also those who are part of a team and want to improve the honesty, trust, and output of the team and those around them. The front of the book has a quote from Sheryl Sandberg stating this book “Will help you inspire teams to do the best work of their lives” and now, having read the book, I can wholeheartedly agree....more
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