The Supply Chain Dialogues - Podcast

S02E16 - People - Sharpen the Saw II or: Seven brilliant functional page-turners and one book on dysfunctional teams
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S02E16 - People - Sharpen the Saw II or: Seven brilliant functional page-turners and one book on dysfunctional teams


Henry Ford once stated: "Anyone who ceases to learn becomes old, whether at twenty or eighty."
During his era, he played a role similar to what Steve Jobs did in recent decades. He had to continuously acquire new knowledge because nothing he embarked upon was predetermined - learning was the only constant he could rely on.
One can even trace this concept further back, as exemplified by Socrates: “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.”
Or, in the words of the brilliant B.B. King: "The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you."
In this segment, we have curated seven outstanding functional books encompassing IT, operations, quality, and procurement, alongside one book discussing dysfunctional teams.

Enjoy!

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S02E15 - People - Sharpen the Saw or: Ten (minus one) perennial leadership books
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S02E15 - People - Sharpen the Saw or: Ten (minus one) perennial leadership books

In the world of books, movies, and plays, certain gems have the power to shift our perspectives and deeply resonate with us. As for books, over the years, I've come across a number of works that have stopped me in my tracks, causing me and countless others to re-evaluate our choices and actions. I've been an avid reader of business books, often devouring 2-3 per month during my global travels. I've made it a point to share the most impactful ones with my direct reports, hoping to encourage a different perspective. Let me share the books I felt most helpful as a global executive. In the first instalment of two, I talk through my leadership and cultural awareness favourites.

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