{"id":157,"date":"2020-07-30T14:22:59","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T14:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vayomar.com\/?page_id=157"},"modified":"2020-10-10T19:39:22","modified_gmt":"2020-10-10T19:39:22","slug":"must-read-books","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vayomar.com\/must-read-books\/","title":{"rendered":"Must Read Books"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Aside from the glamour of getting an inside view of one of the world’s most successful companies, this book contains powerful insights and statistics on hiring – as a process as well as a ultra-strategic area of focus (which sadly too many organizations today still ignore or under appreciate). It\u2019s also a very interesting read about issues around employee recognition and compensation and generally how to manage expectations in a way that drives happiness and productivity. Although my professional focus in the world of HR hardly ever touches on the art and science of talent acquisition and employee assessment, I found myself making bookmarks in the book every few pages. Like with Patty McCord\u2019s book (\u201cPowerful\u201d), here too I found an intriguing approach to the area of employee training and development which I must confess was not easy for me given by professional background as a founder of a training and consulting firm. If anything, learning about Google is a must in today\u2019s day and age, whether from this book or others. A valuable read.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Like many, I am a fan of Yuval Noah Harari. His book, SAPIENS<\/a>, had a material influence on my own work and understanding of the models and methodologies I teach in the fields of interpersonal communication, persuasion, and influence without authority. He (along with thought leaders such as Ray Kurzweil, Sam Harris and others I reference on this site) has influenced my general focus in recent years, looking beyond today and tomorrow and into an unknown yet eminent future\u00a0\u2013 trying to figure out how to do that which has enabled us to prosper on this planet as a species: anticipate and adapt. A worthy read.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t This book did more than simply deepen my understanding of a topic of interest – it fully tapped my imagination and opened my mind to new possibilities that changed the way I see the world and try to live my life. Granted, there is yet much work to be done in this field and much of what he describes will surely benefit from additional and rigorous scientific evaluation. Nonetheless, if you are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of how our brain works and the power we have to use it and thus shape the quality of your life, as well as that of others, I expect you will enjoy this book very much. Another one to add to the \u201cOptimistic books” stack.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t If anything, this is a good book for testing your traditional paradigms on management and human resources. I confess that I found some of her insights and recommendations too definitive and binary, and yet, some key ideas in this book really grabbed my attention: (a) the radical operational freedom from the traditionally heavy authoritarianism of senior management and generally hierarchical organization, which she promotes; (b) the unapologetic rejection of trending approaches to employee satisfaction and HR success metrics; and the insistence on open, direct and candid communication. I found all of these ideas refreshing and even inspirational. If you are aspiring to succeed in a leadership position, I believe this book should be part of your education\u00a0\u2013 regardless of how many of her ideas you decide to adopt.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Humanity has entered\u00a0 a new age. The exponential age. Linear progress will not suffice in this age of hyper-rapid change. We can no longer simply try to out work our targets. The world is moving too fast for that. We must outsmart our targets, by adopting exponential managerial and operational guidelines – such that are so clearly presented in this wonderful book. It has dramatically shaped my approach to management and decision making in my own company as well as with those I whom I consult.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\tWHAT THE YEAR 2050 HAS IN STORE FOR HUMANKIND<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
THE BRAIN'S WAY OF HEALING: REMARKABLE DISCOVERIES AND RECOVERIES FROM THE FRONTIERS OF NEUROPLASTICITY<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
POWERFUL: BUILDING A CULTURE OF FREEDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
EXPONENTIAL ORGANIZATIONS<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t